THE ORIGINS FOUNDATION X Mike Currie Adventures
Location: South Africa
9 years as an active outfitter!
Operating in some of Africa’s more difficult to work in countries, has constantly reminded me of how dedicated some folks are in their quest to hunt Africa. It is not always easy, and things do not always go according to plan, but my dedication to show my clients a good time and experience Africa for what it is, will always see me with a smile on my face (and hopefully yours too!!)
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Future research programs:
“Seasonal migration patterns of waterfowl, currently undocumented in the study area.”
“Assess population and sustainable harvest of felids in Mpumalanga.”
30%
Conservative harvest quotas applied based on survey data
Self-imposing quotas abiding with government department quota
Upland birds – harvested below quota to increase population
Waterfowl – adequate quota
Operator Enforced
wildlife surveys
Pre-hunt censuses to establish baselines
Dams surveyed bi-monthly
Post hunt surveys
Multi year monitoring
Continuous camera trap monitoring tracks population trends for future management
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government use of data
250,000
total acres sustainably managed
AP
Early morning hunts contribute to regional security & stock theft prevention
(No goverment involvement)
20
huntable species
16 waterfowl
4 upland birds
20
waterfowl and upland birds per day. Doves/pigeons unlimited
12
months/year hunting season
250,000
acres managed. Privately leased wildlife areas sustainably protected over 9 years, operating under direct landowner agreements with no moratorium or delay to operations.
9 Years
of measured ecological gains. Annual pre-harvest population counts conducted since 2017, with increasing waterfowl numbers driven by improved habitat management and forage availability.
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governing authorities. Operations aligned with DFFE, NEMBA, and provincial ordinances, supported by daily landowner payments, protein provision agreements, and geese population management that delivers mutual agricultural and conservation benefits.
10
total employment provided
x4
40 Indirect livelihoods supported
Capacity Building
Additional skills provided like driving licenses, skinning taxidermy specifically with birds, and more
Community sports teams sponsored
Wildlife education courses
Community contributions 5-6/farm
Farm staff receive protein rations
Farmers keep their allocated share of meat, with surplus being delivered to villages and orphanages
Ethos
Landowners receive a daily rate and protein provisions, while we manage geese populations that impact soybean and maize crops, reflecting a mutually beneficial partnership. – Mike
Farm staff are engaged and understand the benefits of wildlife, including meat provision. They feel part of the community and take pride in welcoming hunters onto their land, reflecting a sense of investment and ownership in both the community and conservation efforts. – Mike
Staff/LANDOWNERS are proud to host hunters, benefit from wildlife, and feel invested in their community. – Mike
I want the areas to get better and better; I want to leave an area better after I have hunted it. – Mike
We love being out there. We love seeing sunrises and sunsets and show that to people from all over the world.
“If one can do what you love, one will never have to work a day in your life…” – Mike
