The other operator is Peter Holbrow of Holbrow Hunting Safaris. He says, "Obviously it is very sad for me not to be hunting in the Delta anymore, but I feel privileged to have been able to operate there for such a long time. My partner secured the Chobe Enclave (CH1/2) Community Trust area last season, well known for its huge elephant population. Elephant and buffalo hunting, as can be expected in this area, was very good in 2009. I am hoping that 2010 will be even better."
I am told that the plains game quota in numerous areas was increased for 2010, and there is hope that the government will approve a proposal for hunting in some new areas that are not conducive to photo safaris. I don't have any more details than that, but if it's approved I will pass on the news....
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