Do I need a gun licence

[rob7mm08]

Hello from Australia.
I have been hunting and shooting for over 40 years,was living in New Zealand and have now shifted back to Australia.
With everything going on I don't know if I'll even be able to get a shooters licence any time soon
My question is can I still hunt in either South Africa or Namibia and use outfitters rifle.
I'll be hunting plains game.
Thank you

 

[Ryan]

Rental of an outfitters rifle there isn't an issue, it's done all the time, no license required. Your outfitter has one or more available, just ask. I used two different rifles of my PH's in the Eastern Cape on a hunt where I didn't want to bring mine. And on all of my other hunts I discussed possibly using one of theirs in case mine got misplaced by the airline. Never a problem.

 

[mark-hunter]

My question is can I still hurt in either South Africa or Namibia and use outfitters rifle.
I'll be hunting plains game.
Thank you

Under benefit of doubt:
Yes.
Few times I used rental rifles, they did not ask for my national licenses.

Dont trust us:

When booking the hunt, ask your outfitter what documents you need.
Generally, you will need: passport, and hunting contract, or invitation to hunt.

Welcome to the forum.
I hope with this first question, you are not a troll, who will next publish his discovery on some BLOG, like "hunters in Africa kill poor animals, without gun license."

It would help if you would give some more details about yourself and your hunting experience.

There is also an introduction sub forum:

Introductions & greets

New members start off here with a quick introduction of yourself so we can get to know you.

www.africahunting.com

 

[BRICKBURN]

In either country hunters would be covered by the Outfitters license.

You would be directly supervised at all times by the PH and that will allow you to be in compliance with the provincial and countries laws.
The Outfitter will arrange your local hunting license and permits.

Nothing required from your country of origin for hunting purposes.

 

[Hunter4752001]

G'day @rob7mm08 . Don't get your info from the media or the internet. What State you live in, what citizenship you hold and your residency situation will be important. The only State going along with the current nonsense is NSW (so far). Even with the new NSW laws, permanent residents who are New Zealand citizens are allowed to hold a licence. For most states I'd suggest contacting your local SSAA State office and getting the local info. If in Qld it maybe better to contact Shooters Union until the Qld SSAA mess is sorted out. If in WA maybe move to another State, ditto for NSW.

 

[rob7mm08]

I'm Australian and from nsw, I know I'll be able to get a licence in time, just wanted to know if I need one to hunt in Africa ( SA and Namibia).
It's a bucket list item

 

[CBH Australia]

I am also from
“The Rip off State”
Newcastle
Sydney
Wollongong

I was surprised that I was covered in South Africa by the outfitters license while using a hire rifle.

 

[rob7mm08]

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I am also from
“The Rip off State”
Newcastle
Sydney
Wollongong

I was surprised that I was covered in South Africa by the outfitters license while using a hire rifle.

I'm from Newcastle, when did you hunt in SA