Questions about the Golden Wildebeest

[375Fox]

Well, they are blue wildebeest, in every genetic sense, other than a small color variation. While I can appreciate their beauty, the whole scheme of "making" designer animals to meet demand runs counter to my perception of hunting wild animals in their natural state, in their natural environment. Admittedly, lots of other parts about hunting encroach on that ideal too (high fence, selective breeding for horn size, put/take operations, mineral supplementation, predator removal, and the list goes on). Some parts of it are more palatable (to me) than others.

Those are my thoughts too. I’m fine with a fence if it’s used to create/protect natural and sustainable conditions inside, but seeing a golden wildebeest, kings wildebeest, black impala, saddle back impala etc especially large numbers of them is just an immediate sign it’s unnatural conditions to me and would lessen my experience. I’m glad the craze never migrated to Namibia.

 

[BryceM]

Guess I wasn't following the situation that closely. I've done all of my Africa hunting in Namibia. Started there many years ago and haven't had a reason to change. Seems a bit like the tulip craze all those years ago in Holland.......

 

[hoytcanon]

So I submitted the photo of me with, what is clearly, a Golden Wildebeest to SCI and asked for a Photo Medallion Plaque. The attached paperwork says Blue Wildebeest. They said this is not a problem and this is how it is to be entered. So there is our final answer. Golden Wildebeests DO get submitted to SCI as Blue Wildebeests.

Of course... that is what they are.

 

[Anbessa Gedai]

Those are my thoughts too. I’m fine with a fence if it’s used to create/protect natural and sustainable conditions inside, but seeing a golden wildebeest, kings wildebeest, black impala, saddle back impala etc especially large numbers of them is just an immediate sign it’s unnatural conditions to me and would lessen my experience. I’m glad the craze never migrated to Namibia.

"I’m glad the craze never migrated to Namibia."