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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>After two years of stringent restrictions, Eswatini\u2019s Big Game Parks (BGP) has officially lifted the national moratorium on hunting, culling, harvesting, and the export of wildlife. Effective from May 1, 2025, this decision marks the end of a temporary halt first imposed in April 2022 and later extended into 2023, in a bold move to safeguard the kingdom\u2019s treasured biodiversity.<\/b><\/p>\n

In a general notice dated April 30, 2025, the BGP\u2014Eswatini\u2019s National Wildlife Authority\u2014announced that all categories of game, including royal and common species, are now open to regulated utilization. The authority acknowledged the complexity of wildlife management and emphasized the need for \u201ccaution and scrutiny\u201d in processing any wildlife use applications.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile this is a blanket lifting of the moratorium, BGP will approach applications for utilization with an added measure of scrutiny to prevent the need for future moratoriums,\u201d stated M. Reilly, BGP\u2019s Conservation and Security Executive. \u201cSustainability of Eswatini\u2019s wildlife and the habitats they depend on remains paramount.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stakeholders, especially landowners and managers of game-rich areas, have been strongly advised to ensure any hunting, harvesting, or wildlife capture activities are executed ethically, legally, and sustainably. The authority emphasized that operations must be \u201cbeyond any ethical or other reproach,\u201d reinforcing Eswatini\u2019s long-standing commitment to conservation and responsible tourism.<\/p>\n

BGP extended heartfelt gratitude to wildlife stakeholders, notably members of the Eswatini Game Ranchers Association, for their patience and cooperation during the suspension period. Their collective resolve, the authority said, played a critical role in achieving this milestone.<\/p>\n

The lifting of the moratorium is expected to breathe new life into Eswatini\u2019s wildlife-based economy, particularly for communities and enterprises dependent on eco-tourism and game ranching. However, the road ahead demands heightened vigilance and collaboration to ensure that the country\u2019s rich biodiversity is protected for future generations.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us seize this opportunity not just to benefit from our wildlife resources, but to protect and preserve them with renewed purpose,\u201d the notice concluded.<\/p>\n

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