South Africa is soliciting public feedback, with a deadline of October 4th, regarding a national management plan for its leopard population. Currently, the country lacks a precise understanding of its leopard numbers, with estimates varying wildly from as few as 2,000 to over 23,000 individuals. This uncertainty complicates efforts to establish sustainable trophy hunting quotas. The plan aims to address this knowledge gap and create a more informed approach to leopard conservation. The initiative highlights the challenges faced in managing elusive predator populations in South Africa. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit comments to help shape the future of leopard management within the nation. The current lack of data is impacting decisions on allowing limited, regulated hunting of leopards.