Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has relaxed conditions relating to the hunting of buffaloes by allowing the use of specific bows and arrows as part of efforts to diversify options for professional hunters and boost revenue from the sport.

The bows and arrows, however, need approval from the relevant authorities.

Parks and Wildlife Management Authority spokesperson Mr Tinashe Farawo confirmed the development, saying hunters were now allowed to use specific types of bows and arrows to hunt the buffalo.

“There are specifications for the bow and arrow. These type of bows and arrows kill instantly. Before this, hunters would use big rifles. We have been advocating for this and we welcome the new development,” he said.

Mr Farawo said there are categories of…