17 February 2016, 12:11
fairgameScientists - banning Trophy hunting a huge mistake.
http://outdoorbeasts.com/2016/...e-mistake-heres-why/“Understandably, many people oppose trophy hunting and believe it is contributing to the ongoing loss of species; however, we contend that banning the U.S.’s $217 million per year industry in Africa could end up being worse for species conservation,” Professor Bradshaw, Director of Ecological Modeling in the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute, explained in a news release. “Conserving biodiversity can be expensive, so generating money is essential for environmental non-government organizations, conservation-minded individuals, government agencies and scientists.”
17 February 2016, 13:05
Andrew McLarenThanks Andrew for posting.
The link "news release" provided in the article that Andrew draws attention too is itself very good reading: A bit less of a news item with a bit more science. Here: [URL=https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/01/160108134516.htm ]More Science & Less News[/URL]
I know we are preaching to the converted, but if just a few of us would send these to people or organizations which are not yet converted.....?
Andrew McLarenProfessional Hunter and Hunting Outfitter since 1974.
http://www.mclarensafaris.com The home page to go to for custom planning of ethical and affordable hunting of plains game in South Africa!
Enquire about any South African hunting directly from
andrew@mclarensafaris.com After a few years of participation on forums, I have learned that:One can cure: Lack of knowledge – by instruction. Lack of skills – by practice. Lack of experience – by time doing it.
One cannot cure:Stupidity – nothing helps! Anti hunting sentiments – nothing helps! Put-‘n-Take Outfitters – money rules!
My very long ago ancestors needed and loved to eat meat.
Today I still hunt! 17 February 2016, 20:50
Ackley Improved UserUnfortunately, often logic is pushed out-the-door, when emotions move it.
Sad but true.
This effect is especially prevalent in politics.
