Thomas Dust Nyoni Ace on Natural Resources "Five years ago I paid P25 000 for a bull. About 20 minutes ago I received a call that the bull was killed by lions. Government compensation is P3 000. What can I do to make Government compensate me fully for the bull?" Sorry mate! In accordance with the provision of Section 87 (1) of Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act No 28 of 1992 "No liability shall attach to the State or the Minister or the Director or any Wildlife Officer or gate attendant for any loss of life or property or any damage or injury sustained by any person anywhere in Botswana by reason of the presence, action or depredations of any non- captive animal, whether or not such animal is within a national park, game reserve or sanctuary." What the cost of maintaining that 25K bull over a period of 5 years? Compensation is a “tsek” to farmers. Farmers should determine the market value of the bull There is emotional attachment to the bull Psychological treatment should be offered at the cost of the government Farmers are up in arms; The revenge will be great, don’t say we didn’t warn…