Mopani Hunters host Lim team challenge
The event was not only about competition, but also about camaraderie, skill-sharing, and promoting responsible hunting practices.
PHALABORWA – The SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association, Mopani Branch (Phalaborwa), hosted the Limpopo regional inter-branch team challenge on Saturday, August 23, at the Phalaborwa Shooting Range.
The event drew nine teams from across the province, each made up of four members, who tested their marksmanship on hunting targets set between 25 metres and 200 metres.
The challenge was designed to replicate real hunting scenarios, requiring participants to adapt quickly between distances and shooting positions.
Mopani Hunters chairperson Tyrone Cass said the event was not only about competition, but also about camaraderie, skill-sharing, and promoting responsible hunting practices.
After a full day of tense but friendly competition, the Mopani Odds and Ends team emerged as the overall winners. Team members Tyrone Cass, Jaco Swart, Eugene Troskie, and Pieter Coetzer showcased consistency and precision that kept them ahead of the pack.
Second place went to the Mopani Bakkiejagters, a determined team comprising Gavin Meredith, Heila Meredith, Otto van der Star, and Rudolf Jankowitz.
Their performance was marked by steady accuracy and teamwork, earning them a well-deserved podium finish.
Third place was claimed by the Mopani Outcasts, made up of Kobus van Wyk, Leon Thom, Johan Roets, and Jurie Gouws, who impressed with a strong performance across the different shooting stages.
Branch officials commended all participants, highlighting that the competition continues to grow in popularity each year. “It’s not just about hitting targets; it’s about discipline, safety, and the values of ethical hunting,” said Cass.
