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https://abcnews.go.com/US/texa...on/story?id=56243840 Link has 9 minute 45 second video, article and photos concerning big game hunting in Texas including African game. Kathi kathi@wildtravel.net 708-425-3552 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." | ||
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The last comment on the article, about having breeding stock to repopulate the world, reminds me much of a comment made by a tour guide at the San Diego zoo. We passed a herd of scimitar oryx, which the guide said they breed in hopes of being able to return them to their native habitat, but only when that area is deemed safe. Feel good moment for the people listening, but in my head, I’m thinking “when will that day ever come.” The guide did go on to say they tried once, but locals killed them all. She also said they limit the population here as they could only support a certain number. My assumption is selling excess stock to ranches where they may ultimately be hunted was not palatable, or at least something they wanted to avoid associating with the famed San Diego zoo. ____________________________ If you died tomorrow, what would you have done today ... 2018 Zimbabwe - Tuskless w/ Nengasha Safaris 2011 Mozambique - Buffalo w/ Mashambanzou Safaris | |||
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Sevens, As you may know, Oryx do well in Texas and more than one exotic ranch have more than they want and sell them at discount prices. Like many antelope, they are good to eat and not just "trophy" game. I do suggest that you DO NOT attempt to ride one as did a friend of mine once. He was sore for days, but had no serious injuries. NRA Life Benefactor Member, DRSS, DWWC, Whittington Center,Android Reloading Ballistics App at http://www.xplat.net/ | |||
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There is an interesting market in excess exotic animals from zoos sold and traded to individuals who can acquire them under the condition they are not hunted. If you have fenced land in Florida or Texas and $$$ to spend feeding them you can have a very nice collection of really exotic animals. Mike | |||
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There are ways around the "Not To Be Hunted" stipulations. The original animals that are purchased can be kept for breeding stock and their offspring can be sold to hunting operations. Even the rocks don't last forever. | |||
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Oh, well aware. Already had one hanging on my wall at the time. Got it when the greenies decided scimitar should be protected so hunting ranches decided they wanted them gone to make room for other animals you could shoot. What an idiotic move that was - glad it got amended. ____________________________ If you died tomorrow, what would you have done today ... 2018 Zimbabwe - Tuskless w/ Nengasha Safaris 2011 Mozambique - Buffalo w/ Mashambanzou Safaris | |||
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