HUNTERS CONTRIBUTE R13.6 billion ($909 million) TO SA ECONOMY IN 2016/2017

Research conducted by Prof Peet van der Merwe of North West University found that trophy hunters and hunters for meat, contributed a combined R13.6 billion ($909 million) to the South African economy in 2016/2017 season. This is only the direct contribution.

The research found that hunters (consumptive wildlife tourist) spend double and more the amount than non-consumptive wildlife tourists. Non-consumptive wildlife tourism refers to bird watching, game viewing (safari’s) and trails, to name a few.

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