Which of the big 5 can legally be hunted in SA with bow and arrow? Do you need to get a specific permit?In terms of the TOPS Regulations bow hunting of leopard, elephant and rhino is completely prohibited.
Bow hunting of lion is not prohibited in terms of the TOPS Regulations, but a TOPS permit is still required for the hunting thereof. Buffalo is not regulated in terms of the TOPS Regulations at all. Therefore the hunter needs to find out from the province where the hunt will take place, whether they require a permit for bow hunting of lion and buffalo in terms of the provincial legislation.
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