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Game Fair 2025 : Guide gastronomique – le goût de la nature dans l’assiette
Du 13 au 15 juin 2025, Lamotte-Beuvron (Loir-et-Cher) accueillera la 43e édition annuelle du Game Fair, le plus grand événement dédié à la chasse et à la nature en France. L'une des surprises les plus agréables pour les visiteurs sera la présence de 12 restaurants en service continu proposant diverses spécialités pour tous les budgets.
Restaurants et caractéristiques des menus:
Restaurant de l’Entrecôte — Entrecôtes et frites fraîches.
Restaurant des produits Solognot — Produits locaux de la Sologne.
Pub Art & Brew — Pub à l'ambiance conviviale et à la cuisine anglaise revisitée.
Parfum Forestier — Spécialités omelettes – champignons.
Rochefort Burger — Burgers préparés à partir de produits fermiers locaux.
La Sandwicherie de la passerelle — Sandwichs rapides et goûteux.
Food Truck BBQ — Burgers de sanglier et cerf, accompagnés de frites fraîches.
Le Grill des Chasseurs — Grill-burgers et autres variantes de collations de chasse.
La Brasserie du Ring d’honneur — Point de restauration situé près de l’arène centrale.
Envie de Truffes — Truffes et autres délices.
Food Truck Ball-Trap — Food truck avec une décoration originale et un menu intéressant.
Planches et Saveurs — Planche de charcuteries, fromages et spécialités locales.
La Terrasse du Game Fair — Espace dédié aux boissons uniquement.
Food Truck Auberge de Clairefontaine — Plats traditionnels en version street food.
Bar à Champagne Pommery — Dégustation de champagne de haute qualité.
Bar à huître Gillardeau — Huîtres fines et fraîches, de renommée mondiale.
Le restaurant principal du salon
L'expérience gastronomique la plus exclusive sera le déjeuner au restaurant Game Fair, situé face à l'arène principale – le Ring d'honneur. Ouvert à tous entre 12h00 et 15h00 (vendredi et samedi), il propose un menu complet comprenant une entrée, un plat, un dessert et le vin à discrétion. Et cerise sur le gâteau: au cours du repas, des animations auront lieu sur le ring d’honneur.
(Il est préférable de réserver une table afin d’éviter la queue à l’entrée.)
Le Game Fair 2025 promet d'être un événement riche et diversifié alliant tradition, innovation et passion pour la nature. Ne manquez pas l'occasion de participer à cet événement unique!
Hunting in Zululand: Big Game, Bushveld Tracking, and Authentic Safari Culture
Geography and Natural Features
Zululand is located in northern KwaZulu-Natal, bordered by iconic conservation areas such as Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and Mkuze Game Reserve. The region encompasses vast stretches of acacia bushveld, sand forests, floodplains, river valleys, and mountainous terrain. These diverse habitats support one of the richest concentrations of game species in South Africa and create ideal conditions for traditional spot-and-stalk hunting safaris.
Hunting Demographics in Zululand
Zululand attracts both international safari hunters and experienced South African sportsmen in search of challenging, fair-chase hunts. Many clients return for multiple seasons to pursue different species or revisit favored concessions. Professional hunters (PHs), local Zulu trackers, and conservation-conscious outfitters form the backbone of the region’s hunting industry. Zululand also draws bowhunters, dangerous game hunters, and those seeking rare species like suni or oribi.
Hunting Characteristics
Hunting in Zululand is defined by its authenticity. Most safaris take place on large, free-range or low-fenced areas ranging from 10,000 to over 40,000 hectares. The emphasis is on ethical hunting, guided on foot with the assistance of experienced trackers. Spot-and-stalk tactics dominate, with hunts often lasting several days depending on target species and terrain. Hunting is immersive, intense, and rooted in bushcraft and traditional skills.
Types of Hunting and Game Species
Zululand supports a wide array of both plains and dangerous game species. Notable species include:
Plains Game: Nyala (regional flagship species), kudu, impala, bushbuck, warthog, blue wildebeest, zebra, red and grey duiker.
Dangerous Game: Cape buffalo, leopard (with CITES permit), crocodile, and hippopotamus (in river systems and dams).
Specialty Game: Suni, Livingstone’s suni, caracal, serval, reedbuck, oribi (on wetter terrain), and civet.
The diversity of terrain allows for both rifle and bowhunting, with specialized blinds available near water sources.
Hunting Seasons
The primary hunting season in Zululand runs from May through September, when dry winter conditions improve visibility and game movement. These months offer the best tracking and stalking conditions, with temperatures between 5°C and 25°C.
Summer months (October to April) bring rain, heat, and lush vegetation, which can hinder visibility but favor water-based hunting for crocodile and hippo. Bowhunting is viable year-round but more effective in the dry season.
Hunting Organizations and Clubs
While Zululand hunting is largely driven by professional outfitters, regional affiliations with organizations such as SA Hunters, PHASA (Professional Hunters' Association of South Africa), and KZN Wildlife ensure ethical standards, conservation practices, and regulatory compliance. Local hunting communities are often involved in land stewardship, anti-poaching, and biodiversity projects through hunting revenues and partnerships.
Hunting Regulations in Zululand
All hunting in Zululand must comply with KwaZulu-Natal provincial regulations and conservation requirements. Dangerous game hunting (buffalo, leopard, crocodile, hippo) requires special permits and quotas. International hunters must secure appropriate CITES documentation where applicable. Firearm permits and SAPS documentation are required for all hunters, and outfitters are typically well-versed in managing the paperwork. Ethical practices, including fair chase and humane harvesting, are strictly enforced.
Hunting Traditions
Zululand has a deep-rooted hunting culture linked to both Zulu heritage and modern safari outfitting. Local trackers bring generations of bush knowledge, and many outfitters emphasize storytelling, traditional fireside gatherings, and cultural integration. Trophies are handled with great care, and hunts often end with shared meals and meat distribution to local communities. This balance of modern professionalism and cultural depth defines the Zululand hunting ethos.
Appealing Facts
Nyala is the most sought-after plains game species in Zululand and is often cited as one of the most elegant antelope trophies in Africa.
Zululand supports one of South Africa’s few sustainable hunting opportunities for Livingstone’s suni.
Several concessions border protected areas, leading to exciting encounters with free-roaming game.
Many Zululand outfitters reinvest a portion of hunting revenue into anti-poaching patrols and community outreach programs.
Zululand was one of the earliest regions in South Africa to embrace conservation-through-hunting models that benefit both wildlife and local people.
