NORTH WEST PERMIT APPLICATION

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The correct management and conservation of our wildlife is of paramount importance throughout South Africa. To better manage leopard in North West Province, we require a fast and efficient way of accessing all permit applications to hunt leopard. Please use the map at the bottom of the page to find your correct GPS co-ordinates (in decimal degrees).

Step 1 - Read through the information on this website so that you thoroughly understand the process.
Step 2 - Complete the online application form (you will receive an automated response via email on completion). 
Step 3 - Prepare your hard-copy documents in case you win your zone (these forms can be downloaded from the Downloads page within Resources).
Please direct queries to: NLester@nwpg.gov.za
Important points to remember:
  • Only male leopard may be hunted.
  • Permits are awarded to landowners, not hunting outfitters.
  • Only ONE hunting zone can be applied for per application (i.e., all GPS co-ordinates must fall within ONE zone).
  • GPS co-ordinates (centre point of each property) must be in decimal degrees (please use the map below).
  • Hard copy applications are no longer required. Only when an applicant is allocated a permit in a particular zone will they have to provide hard copy documents (e.g., hunting rights).
  • Hunt return forms must be fully completed and submitted online within 15 days.
  • Hunt return forms must be submitted, even for unsuccessful hunts.
  • After completing the application form, you will receive an automated response via email.
  • The hunting of female leopard is prohibited.
  • Export permits will be withheld if a female is hunted, or if hunt return forms are not fully and correctly completed online.

Your application could be rejected on the basis of any of the following:
  1. If information on your application is found to be untruthful.
  2. If your GPS co-ordinates fall on more than ONE hunting zone.
  3. If you fail to provide all registered property names.
  4. If you fail to provide all GPS co-ordinates.
  5. If you fail to provide GPS co-ordinates in decimal degrees.
  6. If you submit more than ONE application (however, if you submit an application in error please email the SA Leopard Hunting team).
  7. If you fail to provide hard-copy documents after winning your zone.
  8. If your combined properties are found not to border one another.

Further explanation of hunting zones:
Please take special care when deciding which properties you wish to include on your application. If your group of properties fall into more than one hunting zone your application will be disqualified. To the left is a simple explanation of how the system works. 
  • GPS co-ordinates (red dot) from the center of the property (white circle) must be provided.
  • If your property is near to an adjacent hunting zone, make sure you understand which zone it is in.
  • Notice the top figure - the property is in ZONE_B since the GPS co-ordinates fall within the blue area.
  • Notice the bottom figure - the property is in ZONE_A since the GPS co-ordinates fall within the green area.
  • Important - provided their application was successfully drawn, an applicant is eligible to hunt on the ENTIRE property/properties that they applied for. For instance, using the top figure as an example, an applicant can hunt on the property in ZONE_B and also the small section of the property that extends into the green area. The ENTIRE property is available to hunt. 

HOW TO USE THIS INTERACTIVE MAP

  • Step 1 - Once the map is loaded, zoom into the approximate location of the properties you wish to hunt on.
  • Important – the leopard hunting zones are highlighted on the map.
  • Step 2 – Add a marker by clicking on the map with your curser in the approximate centre of the property you would like to hunt. You may select multiple adjoining properties within a single hunting zone.
  • Important – selected properties must be within only one hunting zone. Markers cannot be placed in multiple zones or outside of zones. If any markers are placed outside of a hunting zone your application will be automatically disqualified.
  • Important - to delete markers, click the ‘Reset Markers’ on the Control box.
  • Step 3 - Once all markers are placed on your desired properties, highlight the GPS coordinates on the Controls box, right click with your mouse and select ‘Copy’
  • Important - this will copy all the GPS co-ordinates to your computer's memory.
  • Important - place only one marker per property.
  • Step 4 - Paste the GPS co-ordinates into the required form field above.
  • Optional - you can toggle between satellite imagery and street map view by clicking on the layers button at the top right corner of the map.
  • Optional - use the Search Bar to search for places, addresses, and GPS co-ordinates (co-ordinates must be in decimal degrees and separated by a semi-colon; e.g., -27.345 ; 28.123).
Please notify SA Leopard Hunting of any errors on the map. The most important aspect of this process is to provide accurate GPS co-ordinates.