GOSS ESTATES PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS ACADEMY
P.O BOX 411 Cell: 0832298662
PONGOLA TEL: 03441 41167
3170 FAX: 03441 41073
COURSE DETAILS: Course fully approved by S.A. Professional Hunters Committee (SAPHCOM) and recognized nationally.
DURATION: 12 days of which 10 days are lectures and practicals. The remaining days are practical examinations, evaluations and general theory and legal exams set by the Game Departments. The course is held at Goss Estates hunting camp.
COST: R 7700 This includes accommodation, meals and tuition. A deposit of R4000 is required as confirmation of your booking and the final amount to be paid one month before the course date. In the event of a cancellation, if we can’t fill your booking the deposit will be forfeited.
COMPULSORY READING
GAME ORDINANCE: - of whichever province you wish to qualify in. Available from:
KWAZULU-NATAL CONSERVATION SERVICE: Jean Wagner 033 845 1652
WESTERN CAPE: 022 931 3832 EASTERN CAPE: 042 741 1944
NORTHERN CAPE: 053 807 4800 FREE STATE: 041 400 9518
GAUTENG: 011 355 1280 MPUMALANGA: 013 759 5300
LIMPOPO 015 295 9300 NORTH-WEST: 014 592 7378
ROWLAND WARD’S SPORTMANS HANDBOOK.Rowland Ward (011 728252)
A HUNTERS HANDBOOK (KZN Hunters Association 031 7093904 Prospective students must learn the Ordinance and Rowland Ward and SCI minimum trophy measurements before attending the course. Caping of heads should also be practised, as this will allow time to be spent concentrating on other subjects.
RECOMMENDED READING
SAFARI RIFLES - CRAIG BODDINGTON
THE BEHAVIOR GUIDE TO AFRICAN MAMMALS by Richard Estes.
FIELD GUIDES FOR: AFRICAN MAMMALS, ANIMALS TRACKS, TREES, GRASSES, SNAKES ETC.. SHOP CAREFULLY SOME GUIDES ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS.*THE POCKET PHOTOGUIDE TO MAMMALS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA BY BURGER CILLIE.
ANY BOOKS ON MAMMALS OF THE WORLD.
SYLLABUS
1. FIREARMS: Sighting in - telescopic and open sights.
Firearm handling and safety...