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1 April, 07:59

Kwame Appiah

Ghana Court Sentences Man to Three Years for Illegal Hunting in Ankasa Conservation Area

A district court in Nkroful, Ghana, has sentenced a 48-year-old rubber tapper to three years in prison for illegally hunting animals inside the Ankasa Conservation Area in the country’s Western Region. 📍 The Offence and Conviction The man was convicted on charges of unlawful entry and hunting w...

Ghana Court Sentences Man to Three Years for Illegal Hunting in Ankasa Conservation Area

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25 February, 14:13

Kwame Appiah

Ghana Repeals Mining Law: Verified Forest Data for Outdoor Communities

Ghana repealed mining law L.I. 2462 in Dec 2025. Verified: 9M+ hectares forest reserves protected, 60,000 ha mining deforestation (2001-2020), 140 tons gold output 2025. Key insights for hunters and outdoor advocates. 🌳 Verified: Forest Reserves Protected On December 10, 2025, Ghana revoked Legis...

Ghana Repeals Mining Law: Verified Forest Data for Outdoor Communities

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8 January, 21:06

Kwame Appiah

Forestry Officer Killed in Kalakpa Forest: Ghana Mourns Fallen Conservationist

Forestry officer Raphael Ganyo was fatally shot by a poacher in Ghana’s Kalakpa Forest Reserve. The Forestry Commission condemns the killing and vows stronger action against poaching. 🕊️ Tragic Incident in Volta Region On January 6, 2026, forestry officer Raphael Ganyo was killed during a patro...

Forestry Officer Killed in Kalakpa Forest: Ghana Mourns Fallen Conservationist

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5 September, 20:47

Hunting Laws and Seasons in Western North: General Hunting Rules, Permits, Restrictions & Time-Honored Events

General Hunting Rules and Timings in the Western North Region The Western North Region maintains Ghana's most structured hunting calendar, operating from November 10th to April 15th for terrestrial game, with special provisions for rodent hunting until May 30th. The Wildlife Division coordinates wi...

Hunting Laws and Seasons in Western North: General Hunting Rules, Permits, Restrictions & Time-Honored Events

Ghana: All About Hunting and Fishing, News, Forum.

5 September, 20:46

Hunting Seasons of Western: Exploring General Hunting Rules, Legislation and Permits, Hunter Events and Cultural Experiences

General Hunting Rules and Timings in the Western Region The Western Region's hunting season officially runs from October 1st to March 31st, with strict closures during the heavy rains (April-September). The Wildlife Division coordinates with local timber companies to adjust dates based on logging a...

Hunting Seasons of Western: Exploring General Hunting Rules, Legislation and Permits, Hunter Events and Cultural Experiences

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5 September, 20:45

Hunting in Volta: Understanding Hunting Calendar, Legal Permits and Restrictions, Local Hunting Traditions

General Hunting Rules and Timings in the Volta Region The Volta Region operates a dual-season hunting system: November 15-January 31 for forest zones and December 1-March 15 for savannah areas, reflecting its unique ecological diversity. The Wildlife Division coordinates with local chiefs to adjust...

Hunting in Volta: Understanding Hunting Calendar, Legal Permits and Restrictions, Local Hunting Traditions

Ghana: All About Hunting and Fishing, News, Forum.

5 September, 20:43

Hunting Calendar in Upper West: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

General Hunting Rules and Timings in the Upper West Region The Upper West Region maintains a controlled hunting season from November 1st to March 31st, aligning with the dry Harmattan winds that reduce vegetation cover. The Wildlife Division sets these dates based on annual wildlife censuses, parti...

Hunting Calendar in Upper West: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

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5 September, 20:42

Hunting Calendar in Upper East: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

General Hunting Rules and Timings in the Upper East Region The Upper East Region observes a strict hunting season from November 15th to April 15th, coinciding with the Harmattan period when reduced foliage improves visibility. The Wildlife Division adjusts dates annually based on ecological surveys...

Hunting Calendar in Upper East: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

Ghana: All About Hunting and Fishing, News, Forum.

5 September, 20:41

Hunting Laws and Seasons in Savannah: General Hunting Rules, Permits, Restrictions & Time-Honored Events

General Hunting Rules and Timings in the Savannah Region The Savannah Region’s hunting season officially runs from November 1st to April 30th, aligning with Ghana’s dry season when wildlife concentrates around dwindling water sources. The Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission strictly enforc...

Hunting Laws and Seasons in Savannah: General Hunting Rules, Permits, Restrictions & Time-Honored Events

Ghana: All About Hunting and Fishing, News, Forum.

5 September, 19:10

Hunting Seasons of Oti: Exploring General Hunting Rules, Legislation and Permits, Hunter Events and Cultural Experiences

General Hunting Rules and Timings in the Oti Region In Ghana’s Oti Region, hunting seasons are strictly regulated to balance wildlife conservation and sustainable hunting. The primary hunting period typically runs from November to April, coinciding with the dry season when animal movements are more...

Hunting Seasons of Oti: Exploring General Hunting Rules, Legislation and Permits, Hunter Events and Cultural Experiences

Ghana: All About Hunting and Fishing, News, Forum.

5 September, 19:09

Hunting in Northern: Understanding Hunting Calendar, Legal Permits and Restrictions, Local Hunting Traditions

Hunting Seasons and Legal Framework in the Northern Region The Northern Region observes a strict hunting season from 1st November to 31st March, timed with the dry Harmattan winds that drive wildlife to the White Volta and Oti river basins. The Wildlife Division coordinates with traditional chiefs...

Hunting in Northern: Understanding Hunting Calendar, Legal Permits and Restrictions, Local Hunting Traditions

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5 September, 19:08

Hunting Calendar in North East: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

Hunting Seasons and Legal Framework in the North East Region The North East Region maintains a tightly controlled hunting season from December 1 to March 15, coinciding with the Harmattan period when wildlife concentrates around the White Volta and Red Volta river basins. The Wildlife Division adju...

Hunting Calendar in North East: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

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5 September, 19:07

Hunting Calendar in Greater Accra: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

Hunting Seasons and Legal Framework in the Greater Accra Region The Greater Accra Region operates a highly restricted hunting season from November 1 to January 31, the shortest in Ghana due to urban encroachment and protected coastal wetlands. The Wildlife Division coordinates with Metropolitan Ass...

Hunting Calendar in Greater Accra: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

Ghana: All About Hunting and Fishing, News, Forum.

4 September, 15:26

Hunting Laws and Seasons in the Eastern Region: General Hunting Rules, Permits, Restrictions & Time-Honored Events

Hunting Seasons and Legal Framework in the Eastern Region The Eastern Region maintains a strictly regulated hunting season from October 1 to March 31, synchronized with the dry Harmattan winds that drive game to the Volta Lake and Densu River basins. The Wildlife Division adjusts dates annually bas...

Hunting Laws and Seasons in the Eastern Region: General Hunting Rules, Permits, Restrictions & Time-Honored Events

Ghana: All About Hunting and Fishing, News, Forum.

4 September, 15:25

Hunting Seasons of the Central Region: Exploring General Hunting Rules, Legislation and Permits, Hunter Events and Cultural Experiences

Hunting Seasons and Legal Framework in the Central Region The Central Region operates a controlled hunting season from 1st October to 31st March, carefully timed with the dry Harmattan winds that concentrate wildlife around the Densu and Ayensu river systems. The Wildlife Division coordinates with...

Hunting Seasons of the Central Region: Exploring General Hunting Rules, Legislation and Permits, Hunter Events and Cultural Experiences

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4 September, 15:24

Hunting in Bono East: Understanding Hunting Calendar, Legal Permits and Restrictions, Local Hunting Traditions

Hunting Seasons and Legal Framework in the Bono East Region The Bono East Region maintains a strictly regulated hunting season from November 15 to March 1, coinciding with the dry Harmattan winds that drive game to the Pru and Sene river basins. MINFOF adjusts dates annually based on water level se...

Hunting in Bono East: Understanding Hunting Calendar, Legal Permits and Restrictions, Local Hunting Traditions

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4 September, 15:23

Hunting Calendar in Bono: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

Hunting Seasons and Legal Framework in the Bono Region The Bono Region operates a dual hunting season from December-February and June-August, strategically timed around the region's unique intermediate climate patterns between northern savannas and southern forests. The Ministry of Forestry and Wil...

Hunting Calendar in Bono: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

Ghana: All About Hunting and Fishing, News, Forum.

4 September, 15:21

Hunting Calendar in Ashanti: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

Hunting Seasons and Legal Framework in the Ashanti Region The Ashanti Region observes a strict hunting season from 1st November to 28th February, timed with the dry Harmattan winds that drive game to water sources. The Wildlife Division coordinates with the Asantehene's Traditional Council to set d...

Hunting Calendar in Ashanti: The Thrill of Hunting Events and Traditions, Legislation & General Hunting Rules and Permits

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4 September, 15:19

Hunting Laws and Seasons in Ahafo: General Hunting Rules, Permits, Restrictions & Time-Honored Events

Hunting Seasons and Legal Framework in the Ahafo Region The Ahafo Region operates a controlled hunting season from 1st October to 31st March, coinciding with the dry season when wildlife concentrates around remaining water sources. The Wildlife Division of Ghana's Forestry Commission sets annual da...

Hunting Laws and Seasons in Ahafo: General Hunting Rules, Permits, Restrictions & Time-Honored Events

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31 July, 10:35

Kwame Appiah

Hunting in Western North: Exploring Geography, Examining Legislation, and Learning Interesting Facts

The Western North Region, created in 2019 from part of the old Western Region, is one of Ghana’s newest administrative areas. Rich in tropical forests, fertile soils, and rural communities, the region continues to uphold traditional hunting practices. In Western North, hunting remains a vital part o...