Kevin Robertson is back on the show again today and gives us a glimpse behind the curtain when it comes to how to become a Professional Hunter (PH) in Zimbabwe, what the training is like to get that certification, and a look at the practical and business side of being a professional hunter and an outfitter in Africa.
Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).
I highly recommend purchasing a copy of Kevin's books: It Shouldn't Happen and The Perfect Shot II. You will not be disappointed with either book. Go to thebiggamehuntingblog.com/kevin to get copies of each one.
Benefits of Hunting – Article referenced in podcast
Best Africa Hunting Books – Kevin mentions many of these titles in this podcast
Previous Kevin Robertson appearances on The Big Game Hunting Podcast:
Ep 97: Africa Hunting Bullets 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 103: Africa Hunting Rifles 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 124: Cape Buffalo Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 125: Cape Buffalo Hunting 101 Part 2 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 154: Leopard Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 155: Lion Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 176: Elephant Conservation With Kevin Robertson
Ep 177: Elephant Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 178: Crocodile Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 179: Hippopotamus Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 205: Hunting Africa With A Lever Action Rifle With Kevin Robertson
Ep 206: Classic Africa Hunting Cartridges With Kevin Robertson
Ep 207: Hyena Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/become-a-professional-hunter/
Popular Podcasts
Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics
Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Bowen Yang (SNL, Wicked) and Matt Rogers (Palm Royale, No Good Deed) of Las Culturistas are back for a second season of Two Guys, Five Rings, a collaboration with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio. In this 15-episode event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Italian culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village.
iHeartOlympics: The Latest
Listen to the latest news from the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina are here and have everyone talking. iHeartPodcasts is buzzing with content in honor of the XXV Winter Olympics We’re bringing you episodes from a variety of iHeartPodcast shows to help you keep up with the action. Follow Milan Cortina Winter Olympics so you don’t miss any coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and if you like what you hear, be sure to follow each Podcast in the feed for more great content from iHeartPodcasts.