Shouldering the Season

CONTENTS

- Something in the Wind -
- Latest from the Crosshairs -
- Of Beasts and Men -
- Top Stalker -
- A Hunter's Pen-
- Chapters of Grace -
- Fresh Tracks -

Something in the Wind

The disease has brought livestock movement and all animal markets to a standstill, resulting in enormous economic pressure on farmers across the country. For operations like ours at Uitspan Ranch, these restrictions affect not only livestock sales but also the broader agricultural economy on which many rural businesses depend.

During the Covid years, we diversified our ranch operations by establishing a meat-processing business serving private clients. What began as a small side-line venture steadily grew into an important part of our operation, providing valuable income during drought periods and times when livestock prices were low at auctions and local abattoirs.

We registered as an abattoir with the Namibian Livestock and Livestock Products Board and have since taken pride in supplying families with clean, professionally processed and carefully packaged mutton, game meat, and beef tailored to their individual requirements.

When FMD restrictions were implemented, we were fortunate to have several hundred kilograms of meat already processed, packaged, and stored in our freezers. Because we are a registered abattoir, we have been permitted to transport this processed meat. For this opportunity, we are extremely grateful, as it has helped provide some financial stability during an uncertain time.

At this stage, Jan-Hendrik and Jeanette and their family, are thankful for the income of camelthorn wood which may continue to be exported to South Africa.

Like many farmers, we do not yet know what the coming months will hold. Our hope and prayers are that the disease will be contained, that no further spread will occur, and that restrictions can gradually be eased so that normal farming and meat-processing activities may resume.

At the same time, we remain optimistic about the future.

Hunting continues to be permitted, and the support of our hunting friends has never been more important. Hunting contributes significantly to the sustainability of our ranch, helping us maintain wildlife populations, conserve habitat, employ staff, and navigate difficult economic conditions.

As we look ahead to the next hunting season, we are hopeful that many of our returning hunters and new guests will choose to visit Uitspan Ranch.

Your support does far more than provide a memorable hunting experience; it helps sustain a family farming operation during one of the most challenging periods the Namibian agricultural sector has faced in years.

We sincerely thank all our hunting friends for their loyalty, encouragement, and continued support.

Together, we trust that we will weather this challenge and look forward to welcoming you back to Uitspan Ranch in the seasons ahead!

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Uitspan Hunting Newsletter October 2026

Latest from the Crosshairs

Millar & Anderson Families

What a joy it was to spend more time with the Millar family and to get to know the Andersons! As fellow farmers, we immediately connected with Heath and Rebecca, and even though farming in the USA and Namibia differs greatly, the shared soul of agriculture remains the same. We quickly felt that we understood one another’s hearts.

Read the rest of the Millar's Hunt's News on page 3 and 4 of the Newsletter.

* The Venter Father and son with Grandpa Kobus from Swakopmund
* Bob and Jeremy from Arizona, USA
* WEST from South Africa

Legacy Hunters of the Kalahari

It honours the hunters and families whose loyalty and ethical hunting helped shape Uitspan Hunting Ranch and strengthen conservation in Namibia.

The Kalahari remembers people, and every hunter who has walked these red sands leaves a trace — not only in footprints, but in the wildlife and landscapes that continue to flourish because of their commitment.

Over many years, certain families returned again and again, investing in responsible hunting that restored species, supported rural communities, and protected the land we call home.

Have a look at Legacy Hunters of the Kalahari. Since Bryce Millar and his family hunted with us again this year, we began by sharing the Millar Family's Hunting Legacy with Uitspan Hunting Safaris, dating back to 2010.

More legacies will follow - watch this space in the months ahead!

Enjoy all the special pictures and moments of the Millar Family's History with Uitspan Hunting Safaris.

Of Beasts and Men...

and the case of conscience

The underlying principle to the question is human cruelty. Doesn’t it say something about a person when they get a thrill from tracking, stalking, and then taking the life of such majestic creatures? Is it a matter of finding satisfaction in dominance?

But if you’ve taken the time to get to know a hunter and talk it out with him or her, you will find that almost 90% of the time, their appreciation and love for nature and the animals stretches far deeper than the norm. This seams quite contrary - love of the hunt and love of the life - does it not?

Read the rest of the article in this newsletter, page 5

Top Stalker

A Hunter's Pen: Diary of a Kalahari Kid

As the daughter of a Professional Hunter (PH), I often found myself on the periphery during the times when Uitspan Hunting was the destination for trophy hunts. I would watch other hunters as they pursued trophies destined to grace homes across the oceans, each one a lasting memento of their African hunting experience in Namibia, capturing the joy it brought them.

I was fortunate to shoot my first animal at a young age and even took down a giraffe a few years ago, an experience I consider one of the highlights of my life.

However, hunting on foot is an entirely different endeavor compared to shooting from a vehicle, which was typically how I hunted when given the opportunity. This is why I feel compelled to share my perspective on this experience, striving to present it as objectively as possible, so I can truly convey what it was like.

Read the rest of this Kalahari Chronicles here.

Chapters of Grace

This Day's Daily Bread

Get your Daily Bread of Life on page 8 of our Newsletter!

Fresh Tracks

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