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Jeff's professional hunting career started in Zambia in 1977 on completing a 3 year appenticeship with Zambia Safaris and senior professional hunter Franz Coupe.
Jeff moved to South Africa in 1981 hunting the primarily Letaba Ranch in the Transvaal boarding the Kruger National Park for Limpopo Safaris and John Coleman.
Jeff joined Hunters Africa in 1983 and hunted Tanzania until 1985. He began hunting in Botswana during the 1984 season.
1989
Jeff began to operate predominately in the Okavango Delta.
1994
Jeff was awarded the lease on the community area, CH 1 and 2, known as the Chobe Enclave, which is surrounded by the world famous Chobe Game Reserve.
1995
The Botswana Government awarded Rann Safaris a 15 year renewable lease on a multi-purpose concession in the Okavango Delta.
1998
Saw Jeff as the major shareholder and Managing Director of Okavango Developments which purchased Safari South, the oldest operating safari outfitter in Africa today, which included the lease rights to the largest Okavango concession area.
2002
Jeff purchased the 777 Ranch in Texas. The 777 Ranch has more SCI record book entries then any other outfitter in the world. The 777 Ranch is the marketing base and offices for Rann Safaris, Safari South and 777 Ranch.
Jeff's professional achievements include:
1998
SCI International Professional Hunter of the Year
1995
guided client to SCI number #1 lion
1987
Hunter of the Year award Botswana Professional Hunters Association
Botswana has been Jeff's home and primary area of operation, although Jeff continues to operate professionally in Zambia, Tanzania, South Africa, Cameroun and Zimbabwe.
Jeff is a dedicated and conservation minded hunter, his passions include his 2 childern, Jared and Ashleigh, fly fishing, wing shooting, horse riding, jet boating, white water rafting, motor cycling and other outdoor activites. |
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