Wildlife capture, essential for conservation and wildlife ranching, has long been plagued by stress and risk to the animals. However, a groundbreaking solution is available that is transforming the way animals are captured, relocated, and managed. Introducing the Eko Wild Passive Capture Boma – a cutting-edge system that leaves nothing to chance and is designed to minimize animal stress, maximize efficiency, and improve the overall success of wildlife capture operations.
A Legacy of Wisdom
Dr Wilhelm Schack, a leader in wildlife management and conservation for over 40 years, is the visionary behind this innovative system. With qualifications in biology, veterinary science, ecology, and wildlife management, Dr Wilhelm’s expertise has driven him to rethink traditional wildlife capture methods, creating a system that is not only safer for the animals but also more effective for wildlife ranchers and conservation efforts.
His company, Eko Wild, has developed the Eko Wild Passive Capture Boma – a system that promises to revolutionize the industry. “Wildlife capture plays a critical role in maintaining balance on game ranches, reserves, and national parks,” explains Dr Wilhelm. “Our new system ensures that wildlife is captured with minimal stress, preventing injuries and fatalities while providing ranchers and reserve managers with an effective management tool.”
Traditional methods of capturing wildlife – such as using helicopters, vehicles, motorbikes, or on-foot chases – often result in high levels of stress for the animals. This stress can lead to injury, death, or even costly financial losses for reserves and ranches. The Eko Wild Passive Capture Boma, however, is a gentler approach that utilizes feeding stations, water, or salt licks to lure animals into a well-designed structure where they can be safely managed without the need for aggressive chasing techniques.
Once the animals enter the boma and the entrance gate has closed, the system works seamlessly to guide them or entice them to move into handling corridors where they can be treated, sorted into desired groups, transported, or released as needed – all with minimal stress.
Wildlife capture plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, managing wildlife populations, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of reserves, ranches, and national parks. Whether you’re managing the carrying capacity of your land, conducting genetic selection, isolating injured animals for treatment, or attaching monitoring devices for research, conservation and security purposes, passive capture is the answer to the challenges faced by modern conservationists.
Eko Wild’s passive capture systems consists of both permanent and mobile units, ensuring maximum flexibility and effectiveness across different terrains, from forests, bush, marshes, to mountainous regions. The mobile structure is made up of a lightweight, steel framework lined with tarpaulins, creating a capture funnel that leads the animals into a handling corridor where they are safely contained. The permanent or fixed structures consist of wooden and steel materials and are designed according to the species specific requirement, bigger animals like buffalo needing a stronger and larger structure than those for the various antelope species.
What sets this system apart is its smart design, which considers environmental factors such as topography, vegetation, wind direction, and water flow. This ensures that the entire process runs smoothly, keeping animals relaxed while minimizing the risk of injury.
One of the key features of the system is its innovative long distance gate-locking mechanism, which ensures the entrance gate shuts quickly and securely to prevent animals from escaping. “When animals are stressed, they can become unpredictable, making it difficult to recapture them,” Dr Wilhelm explains. “Our system eliminates this risk.”
Once the animals are in the capture funnel, strategically placed sliding gates and curtains guide them into the handling corridor. Here, the animals are safely restrained without the need for force. Trained operators monitor the entire process from an elevated platform, allowing them to trigger the trap gates at the perfect moment. Sedatives can be administered via overhead walkways if needed, ensuring minimal disturbance to the animals.
Dr Wilhelm’s innovative system isn’t just about stress reduction; it’s about efficient long-term wildlife management. By using the Eko Wild Passive Capture Boma, ranchers and conservationists can achieve crucial management goals such as:
“We’ve perfected the layout and structure of this system after years of testing,” says Dr Wilhelm. “It’s designed to handle a wide range of species, from antelope to buffalo, with ease. Whether you need to capture one animal or a large group, the system can be adapted to meet your specific needs.”
What sets this system apart is the integration of advanced technology. The Eko Wild Passive Capture Boma is equipped with a long-distance control system that uses cameras, WiFi connections, smartphones, and solar-powered batteries to monitor animal behaviour. The system allows the operator to remotely activate the gate at the perfect moment, ensuring optimal timing for the capture.
“You don’t need to sit and wait in the shelter all day,” says Dr Wilhelm. “With our monitoring system, you can track the animals’ movements from a distance (in fact from anywhere around the globe), ensuring their safety and reducing the labour-intensive aspects of traditional wildlife capture.”
Wildlife management is a year-round responsibility, but preparation is key. By ordering your passive capture boma now, you can guarantee that your equipment is ready to go before the next wildlife management season kicks off. Additionally, Eko Wild offers a range of wildlife management courses, enabling you and your team to get hands-on experience with passive capture methods, animal handling, and long-term conservation strategies. These courses are invaluable for wildlife managers, veterinarians, and anyone involved in conservation efforts.
Success Proven Over Time
Dr Wilhelm is proud of what Eko Wild has achieved with the Eko Wild Passive Capture Boma. His extensive case studies show that the system reduces the long-term wildlife capture costs on game ranches by up to 50%. “Yes, there is an initial investment, but from the second to fourth year, the system practically pays for itself,” he says. “This system allows for efficient, stress-free wildlife capture, ensuring that every animal, especially endangered species, is handled with care and precision.”
With the winter capture season of 2025 fast approaching, now is the time to prepare. Don’t wait until the last minute – ensure your wildlife management strategies are ahead of the curve by investing in the Eko Wild Passive Capture Boma today. Whether you’re managing a private game ranch, a national park, or a wildlife reserve, this system will provide you with the tools needed for sustainable wildlife management and conservation success.
Additionally, Eko Wild offers comprehensive wildlife capture and management courses designed to train ranchers and conservationists in the use of the Eko Wild Passive Capture Boma. Learn from the best in the industry and equip yourself with the knowledge needed to make a real difference in the wildlife sector.
For more information on the courses, quotes or to place an order for your Eko Wild Passive Capture Boma, contact Dr Wilhelm Schack at (+27) 83-301-8119 or email wilhelm@ekowild.co.za. Visit www.ekowild.co.za for further details on the system and to explore other wildlife management programs.
Don’t let the next wildlife capture season catch you unprepared – take action now and invest in a system that guarantees success while ensuring the well-being of the animals.
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