Hunting

The hunting community of the Erongo Mountains played a decisive role in the founding of this unique nature reserve, and responsible hunting remains an important part of the conservation success story of the EMNS. To ensure that hunting continues to support biodiversity and habitat protection, the Erongo Verzeichnis for African game animals was established through the Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary. As the official organ of the Trust, the Erongo Verzeichnis promotes the preservation of pristine, spacious wilderness areas that support natural, indigenous game populations.

Its guiding principle is clear: to protect native wildlife—including predators—in their natural habitats, while maintaining large, undisturbed landscapes that allow for natural migrations and provide wildlife with the freedom to move, thrive, and escape hunting pressure. Through this approach, hunting becomes a tool for long‑term conservation rather than exploitation.