In The Bush

Observations from the field where conditions aren’t controlled and plans don’t always survive contact.
This is about preparation, patience, and the realities of working in the bush that rarely make it onto camera.

How to identify predator damage to your Farm.

Not all missing livestock was killed by a jackal. Not every carcass points to a caracal. And sometimes, the evidence tells a very different story. For livestock farmers, finding a dead animal is never a pleasant experience. Finding several can quickly become a serious concern. The first question is usually simple: What killed it? Getting that answer right matters, it completely changes your next steps and approach. South Africa has a wide range of predators and scavengers tha

Joshua Shepherd

Sep 219 min read