01/09/2026
⚠️ HAIR SLIP – A HUNTER'S NIGHTMARE
What every hunter should know.
Hair slip occurs when bacteria attack the skin, causing patches of hair to fall out.
And the critical period starts almost immediately after the animal is down.
That's why proper field handling matters.
Some species are particularly susceptible, including waterbuck, gemsbok, klipspringer, black impala and other colour variants, as well as cats, warthog and zebra.
The guide recommends that animals are skinned as soon as possible, with vulnerable areas such as the lips and ears properly fleshed, followed by thorough salting.
The condition of your trophy starts in the field – not at the taxidermist.