Ask the Namibian Guides: Detailed Information on Big-Game Hunting in Namibia from the Professional Guides

by Diana Rupp

Overview

In the course of writing her new book about one of Africa’s most popular hunting countries, author and Sports Afield magazine editor-in-chief Diana Rupp interviewed dozens of highly experienced professional hunters from Namibia, asking for their insights on how to choose an outfitter, what types of rifles/ammunition/gear to bring, and how to practice and prepare for a successful safari. Ask the Namibian Guides will leave the reader with an excellent overview of what to expect from a safari in Namibia and how best to prepare for a hunting adventure in this magnificent country.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781571573643
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	12/03/2013
Pages:	182
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Diana Rupp is the editor-in-chief of Sports Afield, America's premier hunting adventure magazine since 2002. Previously she served as editor of Wing & Shot and Wildfowl and was also a contributing editor of Sports Afield. She resides in California with her husband and favorite hunting partner, Scott.

Table of Contents

Foreword viii

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Chapter 2 Meet the Guides 16

Chapter 3 Why Namibia? 29

Chapter 4 Selecting a Safari Guide 53

Chapter 5 Rifles and Gear for a Namibian Safari 68

Chapter 6 Preparing for a Namibian Safari 84

Chapter 7 Arriving and Departing 94

Chapter 8 What to Expect 110

Chapter 9 Hunting Areas in Namibia 134

Chapter 10 Parting Thoughts 156

Chapter 11 Stories from the Safari Guides 165