High Fence Hunting: Is It Really Hunting?

About this episode

This episode discusses the differences and ethical considerations between high fence and low fence hunting in South Africa.

In this episode of PH Journals, we break down one of the most debated topics in the hunting world—high fence vs low fence hunting in South Africa.There’s a lot of misunderstanding around what these terms actually mean, especially from an international perspective. Is low fence really “free range”? Does high fence make a hunt unethical? And where does fair chase fit into all of this?In this episode, we unpack:The real difference between high fence and low fenceWhy “free range” isn’t always accurate in South AfricaWhat fair chase actually meansThe role of conservanciesHow hunting quotas workAnd why fence height doesn’t define the quality of a huntThis is an honest, grounded conversation from someone in the field—cutting through the noise and focusing on what really matters: ethical hunting and sustainable conservation.This weeks sponsor: https://sci-core.co.za/

People in this episode

Host: Dylan Love

Topics covered

• high fence hunting
• low fence hunting
• ethical hunting
• sustainable conservation
• fair chase
• hunting quotas

Keywords

• high fence hunting
• low fence hunting
• ethical hunting
• fair chase
• sustainable conservation
• hunting quotas

Sponsors

sci-core.co.za

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