Sustainable Hunting - Feeding an African Village With a Problem Hippo Bull

As more people expand into areas in Africa that was primarily wild lands there is the inevitable conflict with dangerous game. The caprivi strip of Namibia provided the backdrop for a real life human wildlife conflict situation during our quest for a man eater crocodile. We got the call that a badly injured rogue hippo bull was harassing the local fishing village at night and bedding in the thickets of a small island across from them. We immediately got to the area to talk with the village elder on how we can help. With the assistance of the local fishermen we tracked the hippo into a dense thicket were it was bedded during the middle of thr day. As we crawled to about 25 yards, it was not possible to confirm it was the injured bull. My professional hunter made some noise to get it up. In one motion the big bull came towards us closing the distance to 13 paces at which point a precise strike under some duress dropped him in his tracks. A backup was also put in for insurance. Walking up on the big bull confirmed some serious injuries and scars from a recent fight. It was only a matter of time before people from the village would have been injured or killed by this hippo coming into there crops. The substantial meat harvested went directly to the village, and the local community was very happy the bull would no longer pose a threat to them. It was a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in making a positive impact in a very real human/wildlife conflict. A Hunter's Quest is honored to this very important reality rural Africa and look forward too having along on our next adventure!!!
The future of wild animals across the globe is dependent on our ability to sustain their constantly shrinking habitat. So the question remains. How does this help sustain and preserve the wild lands? It’s very simple, the local communities depend on the revenue generated from sportsmen. They also greatly benefit from the meat harvested during the safaris that take place on their land. Because of this, the game is protected and the habitat preserved.
In this video, we highlight how sustainable hunting makes a positive impact on the game, the wild lands, and local communities. Amazing people, unforgettable views, and an epic journey lie ahead.
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[@pamtnman1515]

explaining how wildlife has value when people are willing to pay good money to hunt it equals conservation is a big help, thank you

[@AHuntersQuest]

Thank you for the question. In most parts of the world, especially in africa and Asia, game that has no monetary value is poached aggressively. Due to sustainable hunting, the game has value to the local communities beyond a meal. It brings in much needed revenue, employment and in addition all meat from the game taken in the local areas. The money spent protects the wild lands and the game that call it there home. That is why sustainable hunting is a important part of conservation. Appreciate the comment

[@AHuntersQuest]

I appreciate you asking the question. Most people unfortunately are not aware of how game conservation works in the real world. Without sustainable hunting, there are alot Of species that would not exist

[@vcrudelejr]

Well done. An excellent example of a hunter doing good for the locals while on safari. This reminds me of the great stories of Peter Capstick's amazing books of life in Africa.

[@AHuntersQuest]

Thank you my friend. The local communities in africa are dependent on safaris For revenue, employment as well as game meat from the animals taken on safari. The future of wildlife in the wild lands around the world are counting on sustainable hunting to protect them. A great honor to take the problem hippo and also provide meat to the local village.

[@samuel4568]

I’ve hunted caprivi as well brother! Brought back memories watching your video! God bless you friend!

[@AHuntersQuest]

Thank you my friend for the comment. It is such a special place. Hope you enjoyed the video. Check out the kwando croc video which was the reason I was there !!! Great to sustainable hunting saving the great wild lands around the globe. Good hunting!!!

[@RusticRefinery]

Very cool, I think this is your best video yet. It's great to see something good done for the world

[@AHuntersQuest]

Glad you enjoyed it. It was a closer encounter than expected and all the experience I had was helpful. Most importantly the bull that harassed that village provided they with a lot of game meat for many people. Thanks for the comment and hope you get a chance to check out some of our other adventures as well.

[@austinklein4623]

What caliber are you shooting? That was a great video and a great shot 👌

[@38dd]

All the amazing camera and drone angles I’m so shocked how you don’t have millions of subscribers definitely sharing your content with my friends ❤

[@AHuntersQuest]

Thank you my friend. Appreciate you sharing the channel. We are just getting started. We have some incredible adventures coming up and hope you check out some of our other great hunts.

[@AHuntersQuest]

👍🙏

[@mikeburnside470]

Great shot, and great way to provide excellent protein for the village. I puckered up a little bit when he started coming out!

[@AHuntersQuest]

Was a tense situation mike for sure. The speed it happens at is incredible. A lot of live action had me prepared. He feel at 13 paces. Great to provide protein for the village from the hippo that had been harassing them.

[@odindaasvann]

Thats an epic shot! con grats.

[@gokhanoktay6564]

Perfect hunt congratulions

[@AHuntersQuest]

Thank you my friend. Got alittle dangerous but the team got it done. Very glad to share this with everyone. Appreciate the comment and please share and like the video. Some great videos coming up!!!

[@atilabraz]

What was the Rifle and caliber used in that slaughter, Congratulations, high quality videos…

[@AHuntersQuest]

The rifle is a 375 Jarrett that is very effective on dangerous game

[@stevewaggoner8237]

What caliber and bullet you use?

[@AHuntersQuest]

The caliber 375 h&h and a 300 grain bullet does the trick. Check out some of our other videos as well.

[@Nj-xl9cw]

Awesome hunt

[@AHuntersQuest]

Thank you my friend. It was a close call in thick stuff. Glad it worked out well and the local community got all the meat. Helped take out a problem bull and help the local community.

[@Nj-xl9cw]

@@AHuntersQuest hunt and social work for local Villergers great, Please hunt Gorilla.

[@AHuntersQuest]

Thank you my friend. A bit more exciting than planned but a great outcome and the locals that suffered got the meat from the hippo. Please like and share our Content. We are spreading the message that hunting is a important tool of conservation.

[@Nj-xl9cw]

@@AHuntersQuest you are doing a great job God bless you bro.

[@hasnainqureshi3773]

Congratulations. What does hippo taste like According to you what animal taste the best Have you eaten blackbuck

[@AHuntersQuest]

Great question. I have tried it and as a very unique taste to it. The locals are quite fond of it. My very favorite game is is axis deer. It is the very best .

[@hasnainqureshi3773]

@@AHuntersQuest we have both blackbuck and axis deer in india but can't hunt or farm them

[@AHuntersQuest]

@@hasnainqureshi3773 a absolute shame with the axis deer coming from India. Best protein you can find and also the best tasting. We will be having a great hunt from Hawaii after free range axis deer.

[@hasnainqureshi3773]

@@AHuntersQuest hunting is banned in india since 1972 brother. That decision was purely based on emotions

[@buckrussel3808]

@@hasnainqureshi3773that’s strange. But everyone is free to treat animals with appalling welfare standards and contempt.not to mention strays on the streets. Horrid country.

[@RBaca]

he dropped with one shot I shot an oryx with an 8mm double lung pass though and it ran about 1/2 a mile. Great Shot awesome harvest.

[@AHuntersQuest]

thank you my friend. it was close range and his head was down as he came but but the bullet in the right spot and he went straight down. holding my nerve was the hardest part. have had some close encounters with dangerous game but that was exciting to get on film.

[@NoriLovesBlackpink]

Plz be careful! I don't mind you hunting but I just don't want them to go extinct

[@AHuntersQuest]

thank you my friend. it was definitely a close call with that bull. glad it worked out well.

[@jonasabucay8124]

How about hunting sigbin in the Philippines sir☺️

[@AHuntersQuest]

Thank for the comment and my plan is to hunt in the Philippines one day!!!

[@marcuspierantozzi]

Yes... bok skieter.. approach a downed dg animal from the front... typical!

[@AHuntersQuest]

Indeed

[@ericmeder6664]

shooting fish in a barrel almost

[@AHuntersQuest]

i don’t know what your talking about but that was one scary moment after a very problem bull!!