Hunting Central African Republic

Hunting Central African Republic - CAR is a prime big game hunting country with Lord Derby's Eland heading the trophy list. The hunting is demanding so make sure that you are in good shape.

Central African Republic Hunting Season

  • 1st January until 31st May

Central African Republic Weather

  • The temperatures range between 21°C and 34°C
  • Dry from April to November

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Central African Republic Game Laws

  • All trophy hunting to take place between 6 am and 6 pm
  • No hunting is allowed at night
  • No hunting is allowed with artificial light.
  • Minimum number of days for a hunting safari based upon the species being hunted.
  • Hunting of female, young and/or immature animals is not permitted.
  • If a female or young animal is shot, double the trophy fee must be paid.
  • The trophy fee is payable if an animal is wounded and lost or used as a bait.
  • Shooting from a vehicle is not permitted, though the vehicle can be used to reach the area from where hunting on foot can begin.
  • Clients are only permitted to hunt animals for which a permit is issued.
  • All animals are subject to quota availability.
  • Hunt permits must be issued prior to the hunt commencing.
  • A separate permit must be issued for each individual hunting client.
  • There is a tax on fired cartridges payable on departure at the airport.

Central African Republic Hunting Species

Please note: Leopard is available to hunt in CAR with a 40 animal 2010 CITES quota but the US Fish & Wildlife Service 'has never issued a permit for leopard from Northern or Central Africa.'

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