After the completion of his studies in Animal Production Hannes joined the Agricultural Research Council of South Africa in Irene. The basic foundation of the experience gained while involved at the ARC is what today still governs Hannes’ game breeding strategies.

In 2001 Hannes established a breeding heard of Nyala’s on his game farm near Gravelotte. In the same year he also bought his first Sable genetics. He diversified his breeding species to include Cape Buffalo on the farm Kapiri Ranch in Limpopo.

After acquiring the farm Doornfontein in Vryburg Hannes also introduced various colour variants including Red and Golden Oryx.

While researching the phenotypical characteristics of the animals being bred Hannes realised that all animals with exceptional horn measurements share the same phenotypical markers. Therefor animal selection criteria is strictly based on these markers.

Hannes believes that the 60” mark for Sable bulls can be achieved within the next 15 years, through successfully combining efforts in the game farming industry.

Hannes Maree is a widlife rancher in the Limpopo and North West Province of South Africa. Hannes Maree is well known and respected for the exceptional sable female genetics he has bred and offered to the market on various game auctions. Stud game breeding is the most important and largest part of Hannes Maree Wild Game operation. He is a proud member of the Benchmark Game Breeders group.

Hannes Maree breeds with Sable antelope, Cape buffalo, Golden and Royal Oryx, Kudu, Nyala, Impala and all four Springbok colour variants.