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One of the largest private game ranches in South Africa

500 square km single unit ranch

Vast diversity of wildlife, unique and exclusive, unrivalled hunting experience.

Finely balanced ecosystem

Hunters Moon is situated in the Karoo region of South Africa which host an astonishing variety of fauna and flora. From picturesque wild flowers, astounding birdlife and interesting insects to mammals, reptiles and big herds of antelope Hunters Moon is teaming with life.

Every single specie play an integral part to the healthy ecosystem on the ranch.

Fair chase hunting

We are committed to fair chase hunting. Pursue world class trophy game on over 500 square km of land.

Stalking is done on foot where you are accompanied by an experienced Professional Hunter and Tracker who will point out mature trophy quality game and share their knowledge of the land and animals along the way.

Due to the extensive size of the land Hunters Moon offers a vast diversity of habitat types and species. The sheer number of game and strict hunting quotas ensure excellent trophy quality.

Hunters Moon is home to over 12 000 head of game including:

(Common, Black, Copper & White)

Extract from the journal of great explorer

Sir andries stockenstrom.

The first thing that struck me with astonishment was the incredible amount of game that literally covered the country: When we descended into the great plains bordering on the Seacow River, the endless droves of Wildebeest, Quaggas, Hartebeests, Gemsbok, Blesbok and Springbok were indeed astonishing.

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See photos of October’s full hunter’s moon. It will brighten the skies through Thursday

The first full moon of fall in the Northern Hemisphere illuminated the skies on Wednesday. But it has appeared full each night since Monday, and curious onlookers will have the chance to catch a glimpse of it again later this evening.

Following the Harvest Moon that came before it in September — the first full moon to rise nearest to the date of the autumnal equinox — the Hunter’s Moon is the first full moon of astronomical autumn .

The earliest use of the term “Hunter’s Moon” can be traced back to 1710, when it was first cited in the Oxford Dictionary, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac .

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The name is believed to have originated from the time when hunters would view this particular full moon as a signal to stock up in preparation for the blustery and frigid season ahead, according to the Almanac . Since farmers had already cleaned out their fields under the Harvest Moon, they were easily able to see the fattened deer and other animals roaming through.

But other names for the moon are tied to early Native American roots , including the Travel Moon, the Dying Grass Moon, the Falling Leaves Moon, the Freezing Moon, and the Sanguine or Blood Moon. The latter two, according to some sources , are associated with either the “blood from hunting or the color of the changing autumn leaves.”

Fitting for the spooky season, the moon may appear both larger and more orange in hue as it drifts over the horizon near sunset. The annual Orionid meteor shower also peaked on Wednesday night . Typically, those gazing up at the sky can “count around 20 meteors per hour during the Orionids,” but the light from the Hunter’s Moon washed out many of the dimmer meteors, according to AccuWeather .

In Boston, the moonrise will occur at 6:34 p.m. on Thursday , and city residents will have the chance to see the moon at its peak fullness at that time. The next full moon will take place on Nov. 19, and is known as the Beaver Moon .

See photos of the moon from around the world:

Check out the #HuntersMoon over Boston this morning! pic.twitter.com/rRTtZP7oqJ — Liam Martin (@LiamWBZ) October 21, 2021

Full Hunter's Moon at 99.6% over St. Louis. The crows kind of make it creepy. Full moon is technically on Wednesday at 9:57 am #STL pic.twitter.com/j0mybwPC66 — David Carson (@PDPJ) October 20, 2021

The Hunter's Moon rises at 99.6 percent in size behind the Statue of Liberty and 9 Dekalb Avenue on the skyline of Brooklyn as the sun sets in New York City, Tuesday evening. #newyork #newyorkcity #nyc @statueellisnps #statueofliberty #moon #huntersmoon @agreatbigcity pic.twitter.com/3VwMssulTW — Gary Hershorn (@GaryHershorn) October 19, 2021

I mean… 😍 If you have a chance tonight, catch a glimpse of the Hunter's Moon. The nearly full Moon is seen here as it rises from The Observatory at America’s Square in Washington, DC on Oct. 19, 2021. https://t.co/0BzhKXrAde Credit: @NASAHQPhoto pic.twitter.com/izSM0pK3xF — NASA (@NASA) October 20, 2021

October's Hunters moon just after moonrise. #HuntersMoon #FullMoon pic.twitter.com/pHtvTRdUft — Jamie Reynolds (@jaythegrumpy) October 20, 2021

Seen from Melbourne, Florida: That's @AmericanAir flight 751 (a Boeing 737-823) flying at 38,000ft from CLT to MIA passing in front of the nearly Full Hunter's Moon. (📷: me) pic.twitter.com/Z46FUznLcb — Michael Seeley (@Mike_Seeley) October 20, 2021

Tonight's moonrise caught between downtown Raleigh buildings One Progress Plaza and Two Hannover Square (BB&T sign is gone!) pic.twitter.com/UH833Ms2yo — Matt Robinson (@metroscenes) October 19, 2021

Spooky “Hunter’s Moon” over #Tampa . 📷 Jackie Sparrow 🌕 pic.twitter.com/IpRCRVMrAI — Paul Dellegatto⚡️FOX (@PaulFox13) October 21, 2021

This morning's Hunter's Moon / full moon nestling into Maryland's Chesapeake Bay Bridge at moonset #fullmoon #huntersmoon #huntersmoon2021 #ChesapeakeBayBridge #Maryland #ChesapeakeBay #MDinFocus #BayBridge @capitalweather @spann #ThePhotoHour #stormhour #potw #NikonNoFilter pic.twitter.com/L7MsL9naZ6 — Dave Lyons (@insiteimage) October 20, 2021

Last night's Full Hunter Moon rising over the Grand Marais lighthouse. pic.twitter.com/7MgwPMFOIE — Bryan Hansel (@bryanhansel) October 19, 2021

WOW! The hunter's Moon seen Tuesday night from Mankato, MN. Photo courtesy of Bobby Duehring. #Moon #Space pic.twitter.com/BZr9ur0Zls — Mark Tarello (@mark_tarello) October 21, 2021

This month’s Full Moon takes place this Wednesday 20 October at 3:56pm BST. This Full Moon is named Hunter Moon but other names for it include ‘Travel’ and ‘Dying Grass’ Moon. 🌕🏹 📸: Matthew Avery [IG @mattaveryuk] pic.twitter.com/K6Bailsg1p — Tower Bridge (@TowerBridge) October 19, 2021

The Hunter's Moon rising this evening in Kilcoole #Wicklow #fullmoon #weather pic.twitter.com/d5lUZVH3Dc — craigophoto (@craigophoto) October 20, 2021

October's Hunter Full Moon reflecting in the river basin at low tide. #HuntersMoon #NaturePhotography #wetlands pic.twitter.com/jaKhrbIdNt — Therese O'Donnell (@TessOD52) October 20, 2021

Tonight’s Hunter’s Moon rises behind One World Trade Center #NYC #FullMoon pic.twitter.com/8CoitfOzmE — Dan Martland (@DanTVusa) October 21, 2021

The Hunter’s Moon rising over downtown Asheville, North Carolina this evening. pic.twitter.com/lFup9B3yi4 — AshevillePictures (@AshevillePictu1) October 19, 2021

On the hunt for a great Moon photo? 🏹 Tonight, be sure to check out the Hunter’s Moon, the full Moon that comes after the Harvest Moon. A full Moon is seen here rising over Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Santa Clarita, California, on June 24, 2021. https://t.co/k4HPdU0bWD pic.twitter.com/93LtrfO29D — NASA Artemis (@NASAArtemis) October 20, 2021

Tonight’s full moon, the Hunter Moon, rising over #Dublin city. I always find the rising full moon such an exciting experience… #FullMoon #HuntersMoon #Ireland pic.twitter.com/9kfLeUKEqH — Andy Sheridan (@jnrbaker) October 20, 2021

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What's the story behind the Hunter's Moon? And when can you see it?

By Adam Del Rosso

October 26, 2023 / 5:30 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — Peeking between the clouds at night over the weekend will be a full moon -- the Hunter's Moon. 

The name dates all the way back to the 1700s due to the increase in hunting during this time of year. But does the moon really impact hunting and how the animals behave?

"There are some strong held beliefs about that," said hunter and Minnesota DNR Big Game Program Coordinator Todd Froberg.

"I blame it a little bit. Maybe use it as an excuse whether it's a reason to sleep in or reason to blame I didn't get one or see one that year," Will DeGidio said.

However, Froberg said the science doesn't entirely back that theory.

"It does kind of dictate when the deer move, or if they move during the day or change movement patterns," he explained. "The main thing that determines the rut is the photo period, so the timing of the day or the day length."

"Every deer I've got has been at dusk or dawn. It's the first half hour you can shoot, or the last half hour you can shoot. Those are the critical times you're going to see them," DeGidio said.

Regardless of the weather or moon phase, if you'll be out this season, Froberg recommended having a plan for your hunt and focus on your safety.

"Using those safety measures is definitely important because just as important as a harvest is getting home safe," Froberg said.

In addition to being known as the Hunter's Moon, sometimes it's also called the Harvest Moon, Falling Leaves Moon, or Blood Moon.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, weather has been a passion for Adam for as long as he can remember! Whether it was thunderstorms or winter storms, Adam has always been geeking out. After earning his meteorology degree from Penn State, he made his way to the Ohio Valley to forecast for WTOV.

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Hunters Moon is situated in the Vumba, a small part of the long chain of mountains that define the eastern border of Zimbabwe. The location lies on the edge of Mutare which is the provincial capital of Manicaland and a favourite getaway for the Harare business and political elite.Hunters Moon is a large double-storey house with a double bedroom downstairs, a double bedroom upstairs and twin beds in the remaining upstairs room. The house has a large dining room, a separate lounge, a well-equipped kitchen and a family bathroom. The caretaker also lives on the premises.

Hunters Moon is situated in the Vumba, a small part of the long chain of mountains that define the eastern border of Zimbabwe. The location lies on the edge of Mutare which is the provincial capital of Manicaland and a favourite getaway for the Harare business and political elite. Hunters Moon is a large double-storey house with a double bedroom downstairs, a double bedroom upstairs and twin beds in the remaining upstairs room. The house has a large dining room, a separate lounge, a well-equipped kitchen and a family bathroom. The caretaker also lives on the premises. Vumba is a quintessential African highland environment with large expanses of open moor and grassland which are punctuated here and there by dense forests, thickly wooded gullies and water courses. Small outside braai area.

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All customers have to go to the central office, called Hivu Nursery to collect the keys and guests are then told in which direction their cottage is. All cottages are within a 5 km radius in the upper Vumba, the office is at the 27km peg on the main Vumba road and is 5 kms before Leopard Rock hotel.

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