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Originally Posted by Cornstock
I don't think a lot of people understand the concept of conservation when it comes to big game hunting or hunting in general. First of all, a distinction needs to be recognized between illegal poachers and lawful hunters. Permits are granted by the government, which can cost upwards of 50k for certain animals. Older animals are selected that have been cast out of their herds and are exceedingly aggressive posing a threat to the herd in general. They are past their mating prime and endanger younger bulls and cows that still have a long life of mating potential ahead of them. The proceeds are used for further conservation efforts to prevent poaching of the healthy members of the herds, and stimulate otherwise stagnant economies. There is no doubt that big game hunting preserves endangered species. Poachers, on the other hand, can burn.
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Yeah, that's certainly how it's supposed to work. But due to the lack of regulation and amount of potential profit to be had, there's also a huge amount of bribery and paid poaching that still happens as well. The conservation aspect is very important. But the problem is that in many of the locations where this kind of hunting happens, the right amount of money will allow you to do just about anything regardless of legality or conservation efforts. And lots of rich idiots take advantage of that.