Message from John Firth
John Firth is the 4th generation family owner of Hillcrest Game Estates (a Firth Group subsidiary). …
John Firth is the 4th generation family owner of Hillcrest Game Estates (a Firth Group subsidiary). …
Author: Aderjan (Jan) Jacobus Botma Jan Botma was born and raised on a farm near …
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Author: John Firth John Firth is the 4th generation family owner of Hillcrest Game Estates (a …
For thousands of years mankind has been preserving food to prevent spoilage and to provide …
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Franco Joubert, founder and managing director of NWWT said that this is the 6th year …
Author: John Firth John Firth is the 4th generation family owner of Hillcrest Game Estates (a …
Short Q&A with Doctor Ian Firth on Firth Red Brangus and Firth Wagyu Dr Ian …
Announcing the March 2020 CWG auction — Short Q&A with Cape Wildlife Group Chairman, Johan …
Eloise Acx Year-end message from Eloise Acx, Chief Operation Officer. “The bad news is time …
Diphetogo crèche children visit Hillcrest Game Estates — As part of its corporate social investment …
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Pedro Vaz Pinto Pedro is a 51 years old Angolan PhD biologist and director of …
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NWU students visit Firth Red Brangus stud farm in Wolmaransstad Read More »
The Hillcrest Game Estates team is to be introducing its new roan bull DENGA We …
Author: John Firth John Firth is the 4th generation family owner of Hillcrest Game Estates (a …
On 11 September 2019, 16 students from the North-West University (NWU) found themselves sitting on …
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Author: Eloise Acx (Chief Operating Officer – WildlifeCampus) WildlifeCampus’ mission is to offer affordable and …
Dear Reader What a welcome wet-and-rainy Winter it has been for the Western Cape (and …
Introduction to Highlands Cycads Author: John Firth John Firth is the 4th generation family owner …
Farm Operations news (Winter 2019) — Photo Album ‘Picture News’ In this Winter edition of …
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Introduction to Cycads – Ancient Relics from the Dinosaur Age Author: Dr Andre Cilliers Dr …
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(Click on pictures to be re-directed to Wildswinkel Online bid registration website) UPCOMING Lot : …
Feature photo (caption): Principle Wildswinkel auctioneer Brandon Leer (second left) with sellers (from L-R): John …
Cape Wildlife Group: First quarter 2019 report back by Johan Meyer Read More »
Caption: Farm General Manager, Piet Botma with a handful of pecan nuts of Maquassi Spruit …
Dear Reader There is only one way for me to end this year—With an attitude …
2018 — Christmas year-end message from John Firth Read More »
Introduction The livestock industry has been breeding animals since the early 1700. George Mendel (1800) …
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It’s been a busy but exciting year at the Hillcrest Game Estates farm in Wolmaransstad. …
Ed. — Frans is well known to John Firth. John personally commissioned Frans to create …
About the author: A science-graduate from Stellenbosch University, in her capacity as social media manager at …
Author: Eloise Acx — Chief Operating Officer, WildlifeCampus As we bid farewell to 2018, we …
WildlifeCampus takes the positive from 2018 and carries it into 2019 Read More »
Caption: Guest speaker, Honourable Minister Anton Bredell with Cape Wildlife Group Chairman, Johan Meyer. — …
Cape Wildlife Group launched — What’s coming in 2019 Read More »
With some excitement, John Firth of Hillcrest Game Estates (Wellington) expressed his delight at the …
On the 7th of November, Diphetogo Créche (Wolmaransstad) visited Hillcrest Game Estates. This is the …
Diphetogo Créche visits Hillcrest Game Estates and receives R117 500 from Bona Bona Read More »
About the author: André Meyer, owner of Gamka Wilidlife is one of the principle founding-members of the newly …
Cape Wildlife Group is born—The beginning of something exciting and new Read More »
Author: John Firth — Owner & Managing Director, Hillcrest Game Estates Welcome to the third in our …
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Author: Dr Wilhelm Schack — Owner, veterinarian and ecologist at Eko Wild. Editor: Part 1 …
The passive game capture revolution — Part 2: An ancient but new look at the future Read More »
Author: Dr Dakwa has been a state veterinarian for 22 years. He is a husband to …
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Launching soon: Announcing something exciting and new on the wildlife-industry horizon… A new collaborative business …
Cape Wildlife Group Launching Soon—Interview with André Meyer from Gamka Wildlife Read More »
Author: John Firth — Owner & Managing Director, Hillcrest Game Estates Welcome to the second in our …
Hillcrest’s breeding projects: Roan, Oryx (Gemsbok) and Blesbuck Read More »
Author: Dr Wilhelm Schack — Owner, veterinarian and ecologist at Eko Wild. Historic context The …
The passive game capture revolution — Part 1: A new look at game capture Read More »
Jacobus Metheatau Jacobus was born on the 12th of November 1961. He has been married …
Introducing the Hillcrest Game Estates ranching-team Read More »
Author: Eloise Acx — Chief Operating Officer, WildlifeCampus WildlifeCampus is an established, fully endorsed and …
WildlifeCampus collaboration with Hillcrest Game Estates—All the details Read More »
Upcoming event: Passive Game Capture Course to be hosted at Hillcrest Game Estates Course date: …
On 5-6 July 2018, Hillcrest Game Estates is proud to be hosting an exciting Passive Game Capture course which will be facilitated by Dr. Wilhelm Schack of Eko Wild.
On 5-6 July 2018, Hillcrest is proud to be hosting an exciting Game Capture course …
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Welcome to the first in a series of articles presenting insights into the various breeding …
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As part of its corporate social investment (CSI) programme, Hillcrest Game Estates supports Diphetogo crèche. Jenny discovered …
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Water is an absolute necessity. At Hillcrest Game Estates arrangements must be made to ensure …
Hillcrest Game Estates proudly announces that On 14 March 2018 an inaugural three-way collaboration agreement …
Hillcrest Game Estates is proud to announce the impending November-arrival of roan breeding bull Pirate. …
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A fourth generation farmer in the Wolmaransstad area, John Firth is proud of the fact …
Every year, Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) rewards excellence amongst wildlife ranchers – this year, …