Hunting Rules

  1. Hunters to take a minimum of 2 nights accommodation.
  2. Hunting takes place during week days and Saturdays – No hunting on Sundays.
  3. Rifles will be shot- in the day before or the morning of hunt under supervision of the hunting guide.
  4. 4 x People (including observers) will be allowed on hunting trip. Rifles in the field must be limited to four.
  5. Hunting is only allowed under the supervision of the guide. (No children)
  6. The breech of your gun must be open at all times, except after the animal hunted, is identified and ready to shoot.
  7. Game will only be shot by caliber rifle that is legal in terms of the rules of Cape Nature of the Western Cape.
  8. For your information, Cape Nature requires that small game can only be shot by a caliber of .243 or bigger and bigger game by a caliber of .270 or bigger.
  9. The hunter must never move from his hunting point unless agreed to by the Guide.
  10. NO fires in the field are allowed.
  11. No firing of rifles outside the hunting time slot except on the Shooting Range.
  12. Hunter to only shoot in the direction shown by the Guide.
  13. Always ensure that the animal which you shot at is not injured by going to the spot where it stood and checking for blood.
  14. Liquor is strictly prohibited while hunting, and no person under the influence of liquor will be allowed to engage in a hunting trip.
  15. No rifle may be loaded with rounds except if an agreement has been made by Management and all who are present have been made aware, and animal to be shot has been identified.
  16. Hunting hours are from sunrise to 5pm.
  17. Hunting from vehicles is prohibited unless the Guide is present and agrees to this. No hunting within 200m of the vehicle is permitted.
  18. Please ensure that cartridge shells, paper and litter are removed and only footprints remain.
  19. If an animal had been wounded, all other hunting activities will cease until the wounded animal had been culled. The guide will determine whether an animal is wounded or not. If determined as such and the animal cannot be found, the hunter will be responsible for payment of the replacement value of such an animal.
  20. Injured animals will be shot dead by the Guide.
  21. Shooting of birds, reptiles and species not on the hunting list, is not allowed. Any hunter shooting any of the above will be penalized with a 100% on top of the replacement value inclusive of transportation fees of such an animal.
  22. No dogs are allowed on the farm.
  23. Abattoir and butchery facilities are available. Please liaise with Management.
  24. Indemnity form to be signed prior to any hunting activities.
  25. All guests must complete, sign and deliver the indemnity form to Elandspoort Management or upon arrival at the Farm before any hunting activities commence. Guests are to note that entering the farm is done at entirely their own risk as indicated on this form and by entering the premises of Elandspoort, comply with the indemnity. Minors will sign the indemnity form, supported by their custodians.
  26. All guests are to sign the Species Hunting List.
  27. The premises are entered and activities are undertaken at own risk. The owners and/or employees accepts no responsibility for any injuries, mistakes, negligent acts, damage and/or death of any visitor/or property caused by the negligence or negligent act of any person. The owner/s and/or employees accept no responsibility for any hunting expedition, including accommodation, transport, vehicles and guides, that are entirely or partially unsatisfying or not happening.
  28. Ownership of the game stays with the owner/s and may not be removed from the farm until all fees have been paid. No cheques will be accepted. It is suggested that hunters make provision to pay hunted game in cash, as we do experience power cuts on the farm. In that case no Internet Transfers can take place. Cash can be kept in safe at the office. Receipt for cash will be issued.
  29. Should any member of the hunting party (guests included) not cancel his/her confirmed booking dates one month in advance of arrival date, full accommodation fees will be payable for amount of days booked.
  30. Any monies due to Elandspoort will accrue interest at a rate of 15,5%, as well as damage suffered by the owner and costs that occurred in respect of recovery of outstanding amounts.
  31. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON HUNTING TRIP.
  32. RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVED.