@Philip Glass is right, it is a shame.
First Let me say that Namibia does not allow hunting at night. Trophy hunting may take place from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset during the hunting season and no hunting is allowed with artificial light.
Caracal, Serval, African Wildcat, Brown Hyena, Aardwolf, Bat-Eared Fox, Honey Badger, Genet and African Porcupine requires Namibian outfitters to obtain the appropriate permits, some even require a motivation letter to Nature Conservation before any approval, which for a long time had no problem getting but a refusal from Nature Conservation in Namibia was always possible. Well over the last couple of years permits have been more and more difficult to obtain for most of these species and Namibian outfitters have not had much luck getting approval for some of these permits.
Nature Conservation in Namibia has been reluctant in giving hunting permits for some of these nocturnal species but you should communicate this with your hunting outfitter and find out what he can get.
Things can change rapidly in Africa, although better, Namibia is no exception and hunting permits can be granted or denied for no specific reason which is hard to comprehend but the possibility of you not receiving a certain permit is always there. You will be granted a certain permit with one officer and denied the same with another so as an outfitter it is difficult to offer any assurance on the permit situation at this time for the above mentioned species.
If these species are your priority I would recommend looking at South Africa in an area well suited for these species and an outfitter who specialize in nocturnal animals.
Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) Newsletter 8 March 2016
MET Regulations – Hunting of Nocturnal Animals
NAPHA cannot release an official statement as yet, as we are awaiting written confirmation of comments from MET. We have verbal communication that a ban has been instated on the hunt of all nocturnal animals, however, MET has invited us for discussion.
We have a meeting with the Permanent Secretary of MET on March 14 and hope to shed further light on this subject soon thereafter.
Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) Newsletter 18 March 2016
Nocturnal Animals
After our meeting with the PS this week, trying to obtain a written statement on current regulations in this regard, we are awaiting written feedback, but in the meantime can communicate the following:
Hunting Permit Applications may be submitted with inclusion of nocturnal animals. MET will decide whether a permit will be granted case by case.
NAPHA has requested that at least Brown and Spotted Hyena, as well as Caracal should be available for trophy hunting applications again. We have clearly stated that these animals - without a value attached to them – will be destroyed when posing a threat to livelihood.
MET expressed concern over illegal night hunting practices and we urge our members to adhere to MET’s regulations and requirements avoiding further consequences.
