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<blockquote data-quote="ProHunter" data-source="post: 42075" data-attributes="member: 2781"><p>Dear Mr King, </p><p>Well done. Being a man of integrity, I have to come clean on this one.</p><p></p><p>Yes, you're quite right, I have been a bit rough on the guys, but on the other hand, </p><p>Having considered the replies to the simple question of what the hunter expects of an outfitter, I thought it would be good to throw a cat amongst the pigeons.</p><p></p><p>I must have achieved my objective, as with few exceptions including yourself, no-one have really replied to my baiting.</p><p></p><p>The point is that, in reality, each and every hunting region in the world has its own special character, and as such, one cannot really compare and generalise. Having said this, I don't think that there is any argument that southern Africa, with all its uniqueness, must rate as the best hunting destination on offer. If this is so, and it is, I wish that every sport hunter, could, somehow or other make it to this part of the world, as above all else, it provides the supreme hunting experience. Any full-blooded hunter will, at the end of his days, surely regret it, if he has not hunted here.</p><p></p><p>However, there are some issues which I would like to air, not as an outfitter, and not as a PH, but as a lover of this great sport.</p><p></p><p>Firstly, there are great concerns as to the lack of competitiveness in the southern African hunting tourism industry compared to other destinations world-wide. The pressing questions related to competitive pricing MUST be addressed in the near future if the collective industry wishes to increase its slice of international hunters.</p><p></p><p>Second, the industry will have to revisit its marketing strategies as the fundamental principle to underpin and contribute towards common interests and prosperity. The promotion and packaging of southern Africa as a hunting destination of distinction is diffused and fragmented, as it is conducted solely on the basis of self-interest.</p><p></p><p>Thirdly, in a modern commercial environment, the short-comings which I mention above primarily create an environment which permits fraudulent practices. This is a major concern, not only with the majority of service providers within the industry, but primarily amongst the most important group sustaining that industry, i.e. international hunting clients.</p><p></p><p>In defence however, I must say that the industry has excelled in the upgrading and delivery of "export-quality" infrastructure. There is no doubt that in the process, excellent hunting destinations have been developed that comfortably compete with the best in the world.</p><p></p><p>Equally, there has been a noticeable improvement in client services delivery, in both travel and tourism, and in the hunting tourism industry. The warm hospitality and traditional African friendliness has been raised to a level where it has become world-renowned. </p><p></p><p>On that note, I wish to extend an invitation to hunters world-wide to make the effort to come to southern Africa, for what I'' sure would prove to be their ultimate hunting experience. Maybe, just maybe, I will have the privilege of meeting all of them, at which opportunity I will beg forgiveness in person for my initial "rudeness".</p><p></p><p>To you Dave, there is a special invitation, as you make no secret of your desire to hunt this magnificent land. I too think we'll get on just fine. </p><p></p><p>And you don't have to worry about the running; I'm a big man, and the only thing that puts a spring in my step these days, is a wounded buffalo rising at my feet, in which case, I'm sure you'll be right beside me <img src="http://images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Wombat--I'm afraid my reply to you must wait till after the weekend, perhaps I'll have to eat humble pie, and perhaps you will.</p><p></p><p>Regards</p><p>PH</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ProHunter, post: 42075, member: 2781"] Dear Mr King, Well done. Being a man of integrity, I have to come clean on this one. Yes, you’re quite right, I have been a bit rough on the guys, but on the other hand, Having considered the replies to the simple question of what the hunter expects of an outfitter, I thought it would be good to throw a cat amongst the pigeons. I must have achieved my objective, as with few exceptions including yourself, no-one have really replied to my baiting. The point is that, in reality, each and every hunting region in the world has its own special character, and as such, one cannot really compare and generalise. Having said this, I don’t think that there is any argument that southern Africa, with all its uniqueness, must rate as the best hunting destination on offer. If this is so, and it is, I wish that every sport hunter, could, somehow or other make it to this part of the world, as above all else, it provides the supreme hunting experience. Any full-blooded hunter will, at the end of his days, surely regret it, if he has not hunted here. However, there are some issues which I would like to air, not as an outfitter, and not as a PH, but as a lover of this great sport. Firstly, there are great concerns as to the lack of competitiveness in the southern African hunting tourism industry compared to other destinations world-wide. The pressing questions related to competitive pricing MUST be addressed in the near future if the collective industry wishes to increase its slice of international hunters. Second, the industry will have to revisit its marketing strategies as the fundamental principle to underpin and contribute towards common interests and prosperity. The promotion and packaging of southern Africa as a hunting destination of distinction is diffused and fragmented, as it is conducted solely on the basis of self-interest. Thirdly, in a modern commercial environment, the short-comings which I mention above primarily create an environment which permits fraudulent practices. This is a major concern, not only with the majority of service providers within the industry, but primarily amongst the most important group sustaining that industry, i.e. international hunting clients. In defence however, I must say that the industry has excelled in the upgrading and delivery of “export-quality” infrastructure. There is no doubt that in the process, excellent hunting destinations have been developed that comfortably compete with the best in the world. Equally, there has been a noticeable improvement in client services delivery, in both travel and tourism, and in the hunting tourism industry. The warm hospitality and traditional African friendliness has been raised to a level where it has become world-renowned. On that note, I wish to extend an invitation to hunters world-wide to make the effort to come to southern Africa, for what I'’ sure would prove to be their ultimate hunting experience. Maybe, just maybe, I will have the privilege of meeting all of them, at which opportunity I will beg forgiveness in person for my initial “rudeness”. To you Dave, there is a special invitation, as you make no secret of your desire to hunt this magnificent land. I too think we’ll get on just fine. And you don’t have to worry about the running; I’m a big man, and the only thing that puts a spring in my step these days, is a wounded buffalo rising at my feet, in which case, I’m sure you’ll be right beside me [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] Wombat--I'm afraid my reply to you must wait till after the weekend, perhaps I'll have to eat humble pie, and perhaps you will. Regards PH [/QUOTE]
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