In memoriam - Garth Owen-Smith passes away

[Red Leg]

His is not a name known to most African hunters, but he probably did more to set in place a system that is likely to preserve African hunting for a long time to come than anyone else. He championed the then radical idea of having local communities "own" the wildlife in their area. Rather than simply housing poachers and hungry people, the local village suddenly had a stake in the value and success of a concession. The fruits of that vision are seen today across tribal areas of Namibia and beyond. His was a life well lived, and it is worth knowing a about it a just a little.

I am not allowed to link the specific article (or even the periodical site) from "African Hunting Gazette", but you can view and read it by googling their site. I should add, it is my favorite of the current periodic outdoor publications.

 

[enysse]

RIP Garth, thanks for your contribution to wildlife conservation.

 

[K-man]

Thanks for posting the information. His biography makes for interesting reading. Condolences to the family

 

[CAustin]

Thank you for posting

 

[Ridge Runner]

Thanks for posting.

My condolences go out out to his family and friends. May he Rest In Pease.

 

[Nyati]

Rest in peace.

 

[sestoppelman]

https://www.africahunting.com/threa...th-1944-2020-–-a-great-tree-has-fallen.56253/

 

[Red Leg]

https://www.africahunting.com/threads/in-memoriam-garth-owen-smith-1944-2020-–-a-great-tree-has-fallen.56253/

Thanks. Totally missed it. This article is far more detailed. A truly remarkable man.

 

[sestoppelman]

I had missed it also, only found it because I googled it and found it there.

 

[ve7poi]

Rest In Peace your labors of this life are done