Crocodile

Most of the crocodile work we are involved in requires the capture of problem crocodiles. These are animals that have moved into farm dams or too far up the river systems and pose a potential threat to humans and live-stock.

Trap Captures

The easiest way to catch a crocodile is to set a cage with bate. 99% of the time the crocs will enter the cage at night, either the first or second night after being set.

These are extremely instinctive animals and just can -not resist the temptation of a free meal. Once caught the crocs are sedated with a pole syringe injection to be able to safely work with these animals to determine exact size, sex, condition and weight. Within any given summer season, from about October to March, the Wildlife Management team recover approximately 50 problem crocodiles. They are all stored in holding dams at a MTPA facility from where they are put out on tender for sale, to recover the capture costs. Most of the younger crocodiles are released into protected areas where the population needs to be supplemented.

Vision

We aim to raise money by means of membership fees, lectures, exhibitions, sales, donations, etc. for the purpose of furthering the aims and objectives of the Association.

Supporting sustainable wildlife management

FOWM is a non-profit organisation dedicated to assist and support wildlife conservation in general but with specific focus on Mpumalanga and assistance of the Wildlife Management Department of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency.

You can make a real difference by donating funds to our cause. This will enable us to continue providing sustainable wildlife management for years to come.