Zebra hunting in Zambia

Zebra hunting in Zambia takes place in game management areas (GMA) and private game ranch areas of the country. Hunting is highly regulated to ensure sustainability, with strict quotas and guidelines set by the Zambian government to maintain the country's wildlife populations. Three subspecies of Zebra originally occurred in Zambia. Today only two subspecies remain, the Chapman’s Zebra in the south and Crawshay’s Zebra in the east, primarily hunted in the Luangwa valley. Hunting zebras in Zambia presents a challenge due to their alert nature and the diverse terrain, ranging from open plains to woodlands. Revenue from zebra hunting supports Zambia's conservation efforts and benefits local communities. Funds from hunting help finance wildlife protection programs, and the resources from harvested zebras, such as meat, are often shared with nearby villages, contributing to local livelihoods. Zebra (Plains Zebra) is listed as a species of least concern by the IUCN and only a Zambian hunting licence is required to shoot a Zebra.