Why Hunt Exotics?
Hunting exotics, not only hunting on a preserve is often a controversial subject, and misunderstood. many people are against this type of hunting, because they have never hunted or visited one, only heard or drawn their own negative conclusion on hunting game that is restricted with a fence, or a species that is endangered in its homeland.
The preserve: A good hunt preserve should not be judged on its size. But what the difference in terrain and cover. With quality terrain and cover the animals quickly become accustomed to the terrain, the fence, and the layout of the land. Fences do not diminish the animals natural instincts when hunted, they are very smart at using the hills, cover, and hollows to elude the hunters. So size really is the least quality one should be looking at in a quality hunt preserve. On our hunt preserve even though our main goal is to help the hunter take his game, on many occasions we finish the day with no game. I don't know if it is a testimony to the game, the property, or my guiding abilities. But it does prove that Silvertine is not a "shoot" but a real hunt.
The Exotics: Exotics game animals come from all over the world, and after many years of management by Canadian breeders, they are getting plentiful enough to offer our sportsmen exciting hunting without the cost of leaving their country. I believe our exotic hunts are some of the finest in the world. So why go halfway around the world when you can hunt the same animals right here at home. Many of these animals have limited to no hunting in their native habitat, but thanks to dedicated breeders their numbers are larger in captivity than in their homeland. Many non-hunters do not realize that hunting gives most of these exotic species economic incentive for us to ranch and continue to breed them, it's for this reason is why hunting reduces the threat of most of these species from extinction As well the trophy potential and health of these animals is greatly improved. So many of these species it's through special markets like hunt preserves, is what continues to give these species value and continues their existence. Sportsmen do not need to travel to far off corners of this world to hunt them anymore, be it time restraints, safety, physical limitations or age, the cost or travel, language barriers, the list can go on and on.
If you love to hunt as I do, expanding into exotics will open the door to some of the most beautiful exciting animals you have ever imagined. You can hunt long after the season closes and long before it opens.
It has just been the last few years that I have been introduced to hunting the exotics, and I have enjoyed hunting on preserves from Canada to Texas, and now in my ever quest to provide more to my guests I have started and built an exotic hunt preserve here in Saskatchewan Canada. With this background I would like to offer you my insight into this new exciting sporting opportunity in Canada.
Another benefit is it is a place to start young hunters. When I was young I was inexperienced and impatient, and my marksmanship was quite poor. It was a long wait for that first successful moment. On a preserve young hunters will be able to see lots of animals, will get more opportunity, and hopefully that "successful moment" much sooner, not because it's easy, but because the fences keep the animals in and other hunters out. This opportunity will allow the parent to observe the young hunter in action, and suggest or correct on shooting, stalking, and gun safety. The young hunter will eventually settle down, and make his shot and kill on a big game animal, thus obtaining the confidence and experience necessary and we will spend an exciting day hunting as family, were they finally becomes successful in the ranks of being a hunter: a day he will treasure for the rest of his life.
Now we have the other polarity: the veteran Hunter who has been all over and taken all kinds of big game animals. Does he maybe wants a change of routine, or something new?. It's time for him to try exotics hunting. He will find a new experience where the fences will not diminish the challenge of the hunt, or the animals instincts, plus he'll have many new and exciting game species to pursue.
So, back to my original question, Why hunt exotics? Hopefully I have answered your question and gave you a reason to try it. I know at Silvertine you will find an exciting hunt, where we combine exotics, Fair chase, and the fence. You will be cheating yourself if you condemn this type of hunting without trying it.
The preserve: A good hunt preserve should not be judged on its size. But what the difference in terrain and cover. With quality terrain and cover the animals quickly become accustomed to the terrain, the fence, and the layout of the land. Fences do not diminish the animals natural instincts when hunted, they are very smart at using the hills, cover, and hollows to elude the hunters. So size really is the least quality one should be looking at in a quality hunt preserve. On our hunt preserve even though our main goal is to help the hunter take his game, on many occasions we finish the day with no game. I don't know if it is a testimony to the game, the property, or my guiding abilities. But it does prove that Silvertine is not a "shoot" but a real hunt.
The Exotics: Exotics game animals come from all over the world, and after many years of management by Canadian breeders, they are getting plentiful enough to offer our sportsmen exciting hunting without the cost of leaving their country. I believe our exotic hunts are some of the finest in the world. So why go halfway around the world when you can hunt the same animals right here at home. Many of these animals have limited to no hunting in their native habitat, but thanks to dedicated breeders their numbers are larger in captivity than in their homeland. Many non-hunters do not realize that hunting gives most of these exotic species economic incentive for us to ranch and continue to breed them, it's for this reason is why hunting reduces the threat of most of these species from extinction As well the trophy potential and health of these animals is greatly improved. So many of these species it's through special markets like hunt preserves, is what continues to give these species value and continues their existence. Sportsmen do not need to travel to far off corners of this world to hunt them anymore, be it time restraints, safety, physical limitations or age, the cost or travel, language barriers, the list can go on and on.
If you love to hunt as I do, expanding into exotics will open the door to some of the most beautiful exciting animals you have ever imagined. You can hunt long after the season closes and long before it opens.
It has just been the last few years that I have been introduced to hunting the exotics, and I have enjoyed hunting on preserves from Canada to Texas, and now in my ever quest to provide more to my guests I have started and built an exotic hunt preserve here in Saskatchewan Canada. With this background I would like to offer you my insight into this new exciting sporting opportunity in Canada.
Another benefit is it is a place to start young hunters. When I was young I was inexperienced and impatient, and my marksmanship was quite poor. It was a long wait for that first successful moment. On a preserve young hunters will be able to see lots of animals, will get more opportunity, and hopefully that "successful moment" much sooner, not because it's easy, but because the fences keep the animals in and other hunters out. This opportunity will allow the parent to observe the young hunter in action, and suggest or correct on shooting, stalking, and gun safety. The young hunter will eventually settle down, and make his shot and kill on a big game animal, thus obtaining the confidence and experience necessary and we will spend an exciting day hunting as family, were they finally becomes successful in the ranks of being a hunter: a day he will treasure for the rest of his life.
Now we have the other polarity: the veteran Hunter who has been all over and taken all kinds of big game animals. Does he maybe wants a change of routine, or something new?. It's time for him to try exotics hunting. He will find a new experience where the fences will not diminish the challenge of the hunt, or the animals instincts, plus he'll have many new and exciting game species to pursue.
So, back to my original question, Why hunt exotics? Hopefully I have answered your question and gave you a reason to try it. I know at Silvertine you will find an exciting hunt, where we combine exotics, Fair chase, and the fence. You will be cheating yourself if you condemn this type of hunting without trying it.
