News from Nyassa, Mozambique

[Luis Medina]

Just thought some of you might be interesred to read this article published today by national (trustworthy) media...not good news at all!

Management of Mozambique’s largest conservation reserve suspended - Watch

The Secretary of State in Niassa yesterday suspended the management of the Niassa Special Reserve (REN), Mozambique’s largest reserve, as well as the co-managin

clubofmozambique.com

 

[Doug3006]

Definitely sounds like concerning. Niassa has recently fixed its problem with terrorists, now this news? Could be a necessary response to a legitimate public issue….or a shakedown. It would be great to hear from some of our Moz outfitters. @DAVE LANGERMAN Safaris?

 

[Wildwillalaska]

WTF are “wildlife exploitation companies?”

Is what Moz government calls hunting operators? On one hand they seem to want more off-take, at least targeted community areas, but the exploitation language seems in conflict.

Is there much in Moz with their government that isn’t shady or driven by some cloaked interests?

Watching this thread for some informed input. @DAVE LANGERMAN Safaris and @JFdekoker, any info as to what this move means for operators and hunters?

 

[Wildwillalaska]

Definitely sounds like concerning. Niassa has recently fixed its problem with terrorists, now this news? Could be a necessary response to a legitimate public issue….or a shakedown. It would be great to hear from some of our Moz outfitters. @DAVE LANGERMAN Safaris?

Ha, beat me to it, sorry for redundant post.

 

[Doug3006]

About the term “exploitation.” It’s often used in a negative light by the media and leftists. You know, people who have a limited grasp of the English language. Its definition is…”the act of utilizing or taking advantage of something.” It is precisely what we do when we hunt…or mine…or timber…or harness the wind, the sun or the flow of a river. I suspect that the Mozambique official was translating from Portuguese to English and selected “exploitation” and rightly so. They don’t know that some English speakers have hijacked the word to mean something other that its literal definition. Remember, it wasn’t that long ago that people had a gay time on safari!

 

[Hunt anything]

It wil be nice to hear from some Mozambique outfitters.

It almost seems suspiciously like Kenya before their closure, kick out legitimate hunters to open up to govt sponsored poaching. On the other hand if the 3 organizations weren’t operating as their charter says they should then maybe they should be banned. I’ve never heard of them and I’ve tried to keep up with happenings in Moz.

 

[uplander01]

Could be a lot going on there in that area. Either way, isn't an action that will positively impact what guys like us do in Mozambique, if anything it's opening a window of chain reaction for the rest of the coutadas to end in the same fate. Or, maybe the terrorist got to this guy, and they want room to move into northern Mozambique without resistance or anyone around saying they are coming in.

 

[Beck]

It wil be nice to hear from some Mozambique outfitters.

It almost seems suspiciously like Kenya before their closure, kick out legitimate hunters to open up to govt sponsored poaching. On the other hand if the 3 organizations weren’t operating as their charter says they should then maybe they should be banned. I’ve never heard of them and I’ve tried to keep up with happenings in Moz.

I hope you're wrong regarding it becoming the next Kenya. Moz has become a Safari hot spot, and hunting has saved their buffalo population. I myself am dying to return to Moz.

 

[Hunt anything]

I hope you're wrong regarding it becoming the next Kenya. Moz has become a Safari hot spot, and hunting has saved their buffalo population. I myself am dying to return to Moz.

Me as well, I think of going back daily!

 

[Wildwillalaska]

I heard back from one of the operators who said they weren’t expecting anything of the change, that the couple operators affected were ones that were all but dormant the past few seasons and the conservation group was more of a green based entity that flat refused requests to assist the communities with animal conflict issues. At least appeared to think it was more likely a good thing for hunting interests.

 

[Beck]

I heard back from one of the operators who said they weren’t expecting anything of the change, that the couple operators affected were ones that were all but dormant the past few seasons and the conservation group was more of a green based entity that flat refused requests to assist the communities with animal conflict issues. At least appeared to think it was more likely a good thing for hunting interests.

That's great news

 

[Hunt anything]

That is good news!

 

[Rare Breed]

Could be a lot going on there in that area. Either way, isn't an action that will positively impact what guys like us do in Mozambique, if anything it's opening a window of chain reaction for the rest of the coutadas to end in the same fate. Or, maybe the terrorist got to this guy, and they want room to move into northern Mozambique without resistance or anyone around saying they are coming in.

I hear you. This is why I only hunt South Moz. While I know their is some good hunting in the north I will not hunt there at this time

 

[Killo]

Going there July 15th, I will try to reach my Outfitter tomorrow!!!

Going to hunt with Chapungo Kambako Safaris

 

[LivingTheDream]

Going there July 15th, I will try to reach my Outfitter tomorrow!!!

Going to hunt with Chapungo Kambako Safaris

Thats a good outfitter, you should have a hell of a hunt. Good luck!