I promised a few new features to the podcast for 2025, and here is the first one: an Africa Hunting Quiz to test the mental skills of the Round The Fire listeners.

Here is how it's going to work:

- Each week, 10 questions will be released (most likely on a Friday)

- Respond via email with your answers to the 10 questions

- There will be 10 rounds of questions, so 100 questions in total for the year

- At the end of the year, the listener with the most correct answers, Wins A Prize! (It's not a free Safari, so chill)

Send your answers to the following e-mail: [email protected]

Good luck!

Always a hot topic. Labor Unions, you're either a supporter or do everything you can to avoid them.

Currently, there are no registered Unions in South Africa that directly represent Professional Hunters. Should there be? And will they be beneficial to PHs and the industry? Or will they simply cause division amongst Outfitters and those they rely on to guide their clients.

In today's topic, I try to answer those questions. Enjoy!

RATE & REVIEW or else you won't get that Kudu bull you have been dreaming of, it's a fact!

Firstly, I apologize for the poor audio quality on my side. It seems I forgot to change some settings, but hey, this is what you get from a PH trying to be a Podcaster.

Last year, John Richardson emailed me for a hunting outfitter recommendation. I passed him on to my good friend in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. A few months later, John, along with his brother-in-law, was on a plane heading to South Africa.

I invited John onto the podcast to share his experience and now you get to hear it too. I hope you enjoy!

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John's Contact Details

www.onlygunsandmoney.com

[email protected]

There is a dilemma facing the general hunting industry in South Africa. The first is the large number of young, experienced PHs being churned out by schools, and the industry is not able to accommodate them. The second is the dwindling farms and properties available to the everyday South African citizen hunter who is simply looking to fill their freezer for the year.

Well, I may have a solution to these two issues....and maybe others.

Enjoy the episode and remember to Rate & Review.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

I can honestly say that one of the things I am most grateful for is being a hunter and the incredible community that comes with it.

As hunters we all share a connection and love for the outdoors and an appreciation for one another, we enjoy swapping stories, meeting new hunters, seeing trophy photos and sitting round a fire talking absolute rubbish with a few cold ones.

When Alan contacted me to say he was enjoying the Podcast and that his hunting lease was just down the road from the ranch I work on, I asked him if he wanted to record an episode to share his experience of hunting in South Africa, and he said, "Sure!" That's why I am thankful for being a hunter.

Remember to Rate & Review the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

If you would like to share your stories on the podcast, then reach out to me by email: [email protected]

It takes a lot of planning when putting together your dream African hunting safari, and as much as we all like to believe that we have the bases covered, there will still be those unforeseen surprises that will throw a spanner in the works.

In this episode, I discuss a few surprises that you may not have accounted for, and hopefully, they will help you with the planning of your trip.

If you are interested in hunting the beautiful region of the Eastern Cape in South Africa, then send me an email and I will put you in contact with a very good friend of mine that runs a top-notch hunting safari operation. Send your query to: [email protected]

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Oh boy is this a tough discussion to have around the fire, when your dream animal ends up with a few unwanted bullet holes in it!

No one enjoys going after wounded animals, its every hunter's nightmare and when on a paid hunting safari it can certainly increase the pressure levels.

But who actually gets the final shot on a wounded animal? The hunter or the PH?

Remember to Rate & Review, plus share your hunting stories with me via email: [email protected].

It's all said in jest fellas so let's not take it too personally, however, should you tick many of the boxes that show you to be a Sh**ty client, then I suggest you go book another African Safari hunting trip and do better! ;) 

I hope you all enjoy the latest episode!

Jono

Today's episode is a little different from the usual content that I post on this podcast, but it is still one that I know will make for interesting listening.

If you have any thoughts on the podcast, opinions or suggestions, then feel free to reach out to me via email: [email protected]

It would also be great if you could take a few seconds to leave a Review & Rating of the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Enjoy!

Jono

This was an interview I really enjoyed recording. I was joined by Aaron Lassila, who recently picked up an African Hunting trip through an auction at a local Ducks Unlimited banquet.

Aaron and I discussed the process he is going through for planning the trip, his expectations and the preparations to ensure he has a great time.

I am sure many of you listening that have been to Africa can relate to what Aaron has to say and for those who are in his shoes may learn a thing or two. If you would like to contact Aaron to discuss his trip and get some advice you can contact me and I will pass on his email address.

Enjoy and please Rate & Review.

Jono