So what does trophy hunting in the context of community conservation really mean for conservation, especially for carnivore conservation? But hunting proponents found the sudden backlash over Cecil’s death unsubstantiated. All I ask is that you read the article with an open mind. After years of guiding, outfitting and hosting outdoor programming, I've had ample opportunity to defend trophy hunting and the hunters' role in wildlife conservation, always surprised at how often poaching is confused with trophy hunting. Cecil the lion roams on the plains in Hwange National Park on Nov. 18, 2012, in Zimbabwe. When hunters do hunting, they are paying taxes to the government. It’s claimed that trophy hunting is a good conservation tool, but after many decades trophy hunting has done nothing to solve the causes of poaching in Africa. Why trophy hunting is a good conservation tool Feb 15, 2016 | Zim Latest In the wake of the recent controversy surrounding the death of Zimbabwe’s regal and famous lion, Cecil and elephants at Matusadona National Park near Zambezi River, the sport of trophy hunting has been a … But Why Hunting is Good? Trophy hunting has an image problem that needs to be addressed because far from being evil, it can be highly beneficial for everyone, says Tinashe Farawo, of Zimbabwe’s national parks operator. It seems as if the killing of an animal – especially an endangered one – for sport is directly contradictory to the goal of ensuring the survival of a species. Benefits Of Hunting… A. Bradshaw , University of Adelaide , Enrico Di Minin , University of Helsinki But many also acknowledge that it can be, if executed properly and with oversight and strict quotas, a useful wildlife management tool. Ever since the death of Cecil the lion, the world's been looking at trophy hunting a bit more closely.While many people have condemned the practice as cruel, ardent big game hunters have stood up to defend it, arguing that it's a selfless act of conservation and that both animals and local people benefit from the … I am a lifelong animal lover and vegetarian for whom the idea of killing animals for fun is repellent, and have committed my career to African wildlife conservation. In this article, I’m going to explain why hunting is good for wildlife and show how the benefits of trophy hunting actually end up protecting wildlife populations from both poaching and habitat loss. The International Fund for Animal Welfare studied the literature on the economics of trophy hunting and found only 3 percent of trophy hunting revenue actually makes its way to the local community. Trophy hunting fees help fund conservation. Furious debate around the role of trophy hunting in conservation raged in 2015, after the killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe, and a critically endangered black rhino in Namibia. Can trophy hunting ever be a useful tool in the conservationist’s toolbox? Hunting isn’t good just for the environment and controlling wildlife population. This article reviews 27 reasons why hunting is good for the environment. I understand if you’re skeptical at first. This article reviews 27 reasons why hunting is good for the environment. I call BS on every single one of these people who say that trophy hunters pay for each kill, make only one or a few per year, and any other sadly out of date and incredibly hard to believe excuse they want to make. Often, the animal being hunted is a rare or endangered animal, but even trophy hunting for wolves, moose, and bears is unpalatable to many people.