Yes, their natural reaction is to run. But, when agitated I would be prepared for an attack. This lion was more than likely, not cornered, as I see only one fence line, but agitated. And to your second question, of how many lion hunts in RSA can be considered fair chase, well of course that would depend on your definition of fair chase. There are low fence operations in the Free State, of RSA that even some of you Hunting Gods would consider fair chase. And in other high non-electric fenced operations lions will often dig under and/or use warthog holes to move from one fenced location to the other. So whether you would consider that fair chase or not is up to you.


BigBulls, if I were you I'd probably cancel my trip to RSA if you are that against hunting on concessions. Some of the concessions I've been on have been as large as 60,000 acres, possibly more. I'd consider looking into other countries such as Zimbabwe or Mozambique if you are looking to get away from the commercialism and high-fences.