I would like to encourage the site to think about publishing a book based on the wisdom in the many posts. The members of this site have so much experience and it would be great to have a book, or two, that has curated and organized some of the key themes. I know the information is already on the site, but so much of what I read is because of the top trending topics, or searching for something, but there is so much good stuff on the site that I am sure that I always missing something. I have a book under my belt, still in print, and have helped a friend edit/rewrite another. Happy to help on this one, too.
Lest say for beginner?
People have no idea about African species. What can be legally hunted?
Make break down of most important huntable species.
After that, make break down of huntable animal groups. Big 5, DG 7 (with aquatics). spiral horns, tiny ten, premium and exotics. Bird hunting, often neglected.
Then make breakdown of hunting countries, of above list, huntable species per country, and hunting regulations and licensing procedures.
Once doing that, it would be good to make differences between ranch or farm hunting in most visited countries, and concession hunting, or campfire areas hunting in other countries.
pricing to be expected in various countries.
DIY hunt options in some countries. maybe somebody would like to try it.
How to choose reputable outfitter? References and questions to ask?
Specifics.
CBL hunting must be addressed. it is political issue today.
Rhino hunting as well. Rhino is specific, iconic species, also because it is mostly hunted on the ranches.
Then rifles, calibers - at least basic orientation.
Ammunition to be used.
Rifle import rules per country.
Shot placements
Trophies.
Field prep, and procedures for shipping. Is any country specifically complicated for this?
taxidermy shops in Africa?
Cites, and trophy import regulations for home country. (pls take a look at Europe, to keep research international)
Airline travel, firearms rules, friendly airlines.
Travel insurances.
Safari organizations, SCI, DSC, national PH organizations. What do they offer?
Conservation systems in Africa, and hunters dollars. ranches, concession, campfire areas, communal land hunting. antipoaching efforts
Non - hunting countries
It wouldn't hurt to list non-hunting countries where hunting is banned. To be crosschecked by drop in number of animal populations for some species.
