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March 26, 2026Global Ecology and ConservationOpen Access

Bushmeat hunting practices by rural communities in the forests of Eastern South Africa: motivations, techniques, and perceptions

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VMVusumzi MartinsRhodes UniversityCSCharlie M. ShackletonRhodes UniversityAVAlta De Vos

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The study explores bushmeat hunting motivations and perceptions in rural communities, indicating limited livelihood impact and cultural significance.

Key Points

  • The aim is to assess the motivations, practices, and perceptions of bushmeat hunters in Eastern South Africa.
  • Conducted interviews with 147 hunters across 12 rural villages in Eastern Cape.
  • Data collected in 2019 and 2020 focused on hunter motivations and practices.
  • Examined demographic details of hunters, including age and occupation.
  • Only 12% of hunters consumed bushmeat with their families.
  • Bushmeat hunting primarily involves young, unemployed men as a cultural and recreational activity.
  • Limited trade exists, with only 5% of hunters selling bushmeat to local elderly men.

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Martins et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4ccaffdc3bde4489180b7https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2026.e04173
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