Leopard hunting in Tanzania

Leopards are shy, nocturnal animals and a challenge to hunt. With highly adapted senses, it can be difficult to outwit a Leopard. Client’s often inquire about Outfitter's success rates and the success of a Leopard hunt often depends on numerous factors of which many are beyond the control of the professional hunter. These highly adaptable big cats are found in a variety of habitats. Leopards, both males and females are territorial with the male territories overlapping with the females. The size of the territories varies according to the availability of prey species. Generally, Leopard territories are bigger in the more semi-arid areas where game is not as plentiful. Leopards are found throughout Tanzania and can be successfully hunted in Masailand, Rungwa and some large Leopards have been hunted in the Maswa area. The Selous has one of the biggest Leopard populations in the country and several magnificent specimens have been hunted in Western Tanzania. The use of camera traps has made Leopard baiting much easier and a handy tool to use to identify the cats age and sex, as only males may be hunted in Tanzania. “Mr Spots” may also only be hunted during daylight hours. Classified as vulnerable by the IUCN, CITES permits are required prior to the commencement of your hunt and they may only be hunted with a minimum of a 21 day hunting license.