Kaapjag - Cape Hunt

07/09/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Frans Basson! 🎉

Today we celebrate Frans Basson, who is responsible for Trophy Measuring at Kaapjag.

Frans, thank you for the important role you play in supporting accurate, fair and professional trophy measuring within the Kaapjag community. Your knowledge, attention to detail and commitment help uphold the standards and traditions that matter to our members.

We appreciate the time, dedication and expertise you bring to this portfolio.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year ahead filled with good health, happiness, success and many memorable moments in the veld.

From all of us at Kaapjag — happy birthday, Frans! 🦌🎂

05/09/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Evan Lategan! 🎉

Today we celebrate Evan Lategan, one of Kaapjag’s dedicated Sport Shooting Co-ordinators.

Evan, thank you for the important role you play in supporting Kaapjag’s sport shooting activities, assisting with events, encouraging participation and helping to create safe, well-organised shooting opportunities for our members.

Your commitment, time and contribution behind the scenes are truly appreciated.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year ahead filled with good health, success, great days on the range and many memorable moments.

From all of us at Kaapjag — happy birthday, Evan! 🎯🦌

04/09/2026

🎯 CHASA Centerfire and Rimfire Baanskiet – Weskus 🎯

Join us on 12 September for the CHASA Centerfire and Rimfire Baanskiet at Grootrug Skietbaan, Velddrif.

This event promises a great day on the range for shooters who enjoy testing their skill, improving accuracy and spending time with fellow enthusiasts in a safe and well-organised environment.

Whether you enjoy the challenge of centerfire or rimfire shooting, this is a great opportunity to sharpen your technique, build confidence and enjoy the camaraderie that makes these events so worthwhile.

📅 Date: 12 September
📍 Venue: Grootrug Skietbaan, Velddrif

Bring your focus, your discipline and your passion for the sport.

03/09/2026

🎯 AfriForum Youth Day – Rimfire Shoot 🎯

Join the Wes-Boland branch for the AfriForum Youth Day Rimfire Shoot on 12 September at Moorreesburg Skietbaan.

This event is a great opportunity for young and developing shooters to spend time on the range, build confidence, learn safe firearm handling and enjoy the discipline and focus of rimfire sport shooting.

Youth development plays an important role in the future of responsible firearm ownership, hunting and sport shooting. By creating safe, structured opportunities like this, we help young people learn the right values from the start.

📅 Date: 12 September
📍 Venue: Moorreesburg Skietbaan
🌿 Branch: Wes-Boland

Come support the next generation of responsible shooters.

02/09/2026

🎯 Kaapjag at the CHASA Nationals 🎯

Kaapjag was proud to send a team to the recent CHASA Nationals, hosted by the Free State Hunters Association just outside Bloemfontein.

Over two days of competition, our members took part in a challenging line-up of events, including Big Bore, Rimfire Gong Shoot, Rimfire Vlakteskiet and Centrefire Baanskiet — with tricky wind conditions adding an extra test of focus, skill and consistency.

The weekend was not only about scores and medals, but also about teamwork, camaraderie, sportsmanship and representing Kaapjag with pride on a national stage.

Kaapjag achieved strong individual and team results, including podium finishes across several categories, and proudly finished 2nd overall in the Best Association/Club category.

A big congratulations to every Kaapjag member who competed, supported and represented the association. Your dedication, preparation and commitment to the sport are truly appreciated.

Read the full article for all the highlights, results and behind-the-scenes moments from the CHASA Nationals.
https://zurl.co/HM7zQ

Kaapjag - Cape Hunt. Cape Hunters and Game Conservation Association. Cape Hunters and Game Conservation Association is an affiliated association of CHASA. Kontak: info@​kaapjag.co.za of 0219756324.

31/08/2026

📖🦌 The September 2026 Edition of WILDLAND is Now Available Online 🦌📖

Be sure to look out for the Kaapjag article on page 152.

📍 Read the full September 2026 edition here:
https://zurl.co/W50jk

Enjoy the read and stay connected with the latest from the hunting and conservation community.

30/08/2026

🎯 Rimfire Silhouette Shoot – Overberg 🎯

Join us on 5 September for the Rimfire Silhouette Shoot at Sandhoogte Shooting Range in the Overberg.

This event is a great opportunity to test your consistency, sharpen your rimfire shooting skills and enjoy a well-run day on the range with fellow Kaapjag members.

Whether you are joining to compete, improve your technique or simply enjoy the challenge, the Rimfire Silhouette Shoot promises a rewarding day of focus, discipline and camaraderie.

📅 Date: 5 September
📍 Venue: Sandhoogte Shooting Range
🌿 Region: Overberg

Come and be part of the action — every shot is a chance to learn, improve and enjoy the sport.

29/08/2026

⚠️ Compliance Alert: Fi****ms in Deceased Estates ⚠️

SAGA has issued an important reminder to firearm-owning families following reports of SAPS members in the Western Cape contacting families and visiting addresses linked to deceased firearm owners to trace fi****ms and check compliance with the Fi****ms Control Act.

When a licensed firearm owner passes away, the firearm does not automatically become the lawful possession of an heir or family member. There are specific requirements around possession, storage, administration, transfer or disposal.

Families are encouraged to confirm:

🔸 Where is the firearm?
🔸 Who currently has possession or control of it?
🔸 Is it being lawfully and securely stored?
🔸 Has the executor dealt with the required SAPS/DFO notifications?
🔸 Is there a documented plan to transfer, sell, store, surrender or deactivate it?

SAGA’s message is clear: do not wait until SAPS arrives at the door. If there is uncertainty, deal with it now.

Responsible firearm ownership includes planning for what happens to fi****ms as part of an estate. Families should ensure proper documentation, secure storage, and contact with the local DFO where required.

SAGA has also produced Factsheet 401 – Fi****ms in a Deceased Estate, which provides practical guidance for executors and heirs. Members who need a copy can contact SAGA at [email protected].

Plan it. Document it. Deal with it before it becomes a problem.

****msControlAct

28/08/2026

🌼 Boesmanland “Veldblom” Shoot 🌼

Join us on 5 September for the Boesmanland “Veldblom” Shoot at Ramskop Skietbaan, Calvinia.

This event is a great opportunity to enjoy a day on the range, connect with fellow members and take part in another exciting Kaapjag shooting event in the Boesmanland branch.

Whether you are there to test your skill, enjoy the atmosphere or simply spend time with like-minded shooters, the “Veldblom” Shoot promises a memorable day.

📅 Date: 5 September
📍 Venue: Ramskop Skietbaan, Calvinia

We look forward to seeing you there.

25/08/2026

🎯 The 10 Commandments for Hunters 🎯

The principles that guide every responsible hunter in the field.

1️⃣ Don’t step on anything you can step over.
2️⃣ Don’t look for game, look for movement.
3️⃣ Always approach against the wind.
4️⃣ The best camouflage is stillness and silence.
5️⃣ Take only the gear that helps you hunt longer, harder, and smarter.
6️⃣ A rainstorm isn’t a reason to leave — it’s a reason to stay.
7️⃣ Camouflage your appearance, your sound, and your scent.
8️⃣ Be sure of your shot — nothing is more costly than regret.
9️⃣ Hunt where the animals are, not where you think they should be.
🔟 Respect the hunt. Honour the responsibility.

These principles remind us that hunting is about patience, discipline, and respect — for the environment, the animal, and the responsibility we carry.

📝 Adapted from the “10 Commandments for Hunters” by Fred Bear, as shared by Louisiana Bowhunter.