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Mar 1, 2023 · A hunter gets within 12 steps of a massive bull elephant in Botswana with Chris Dorsey and PH Jeff Rann backing him up ...more.
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- Chris Dorsey's Outdoor World
- Why A Hunting Ban Was First Issued
- How The Hunting Ban Got Lifted and Its Political Implications
- Who Is For A Hunting Ban?
- Who Is Against A Hunting Ban?
- What’s Next?
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To protect these creatures from trophy hunters and ivory poachers, former President Ian Khama imposed the hunting ban in 2014. An ardent conservationist, he also introduced a highly controversial “shoot to kill” policy for stopping poachers, which included arming anti-poaching units with military-grade weapons and approved shooting known poachers o...
Soon after taking office, Khama’s successor President Mokgweetsi Masisi tasked a committee with re-evaluating the ban. A committee of local authorities, affected communities, non-profits, tourism organizations, conservationists and other so-called “stakeholders” was created to assess the ban’s status. In February, the committee released its recomme...
Those in favor of a hunting ban are led largely by conservationists, arguing that legalized hunting will exacerbate threats posed to the already vulnerable species and transforming the one refuge left on the continent into an active danger zone. Some members of this group also cite ethical concerns. As elephant expert and WildlifeDirect CEO Paula K...
Proponents of lifting the ban point to the elephants’ negative impact on Botswana’s human communities. According to the IUCN, close human-elephant interaction in limited territory finds the towering behemoths killing local farmers’ livestock; stomping over crops; damaging grain stores; houses and water supplies; and even injuring or killing those w...
According to the World Wildlife Foundation, agriculture and land development have driven African elephants into an increasingly smaller area over the past several decades. Between 1979 and 2007 alone, the species’ range shrank from three million square miles to just one million. Factor in competition for and conflict over land and resources, not on...
Botswana, home to the world’s largest African elephant population, has reinstated elephant hunting after a five-year suspension. The move has sparked controversy among conservationists and locals, who face different challenges from the land giants.
Nov 17, 2015 · Trophy hunting of elephants is a controversial practice that aims to generate revenue and incentives for conservation and local communities. However, the benefits are often limited by corruption, poaching, and unequal distribution of funds.
May 22, 2019 · After a five-year suspension, sport hunters can kill elephants in Botswana, home to about a third of Africa’s savanna elephants. The decision sparked controversy among conservationists, communities, and the U.S. government.
Jul 8, 2015 · The World Bank funds sport hunting of elephants and lions in Mozambique, where poaching has decimated their populations. The article explores the pros and cons of this controversial conservation strategy and the ethical dilemmas involved.
Experience the thrill of hunting African elephants with experienced professional hunters and guides. Choose from trophy or unexportable elephant hunts, and enjoy all-inclusive packages with luxury accommodations and safari excursions.
Apr 2, 2021 · Botswana has granted permission for 287 elephants to be hunted as it gears up for its first trophy elephant hunting season since the ban was controversially lifted two years ago. With Covid-19 restrictions disrupting last year’s hunting season, 187 existing elephant licences have been tagged onto this year’s 100 licences.
