Kill to Save?

[flatsghost]

The animal in question does not need protection from hunters, it needs protection from poachers. $350K in Africa will provide much needed habitat and enable anit-poaching efforts to be stepped up to protect the species. The vast majority of anti-poaching $$ in Africa comes from the hunters who visit there. Placing a monetary value on the animal it shows the worth of the animal to its habitat.

Same goes for any of the Big 5. Lions and Leopards more often targeted with traps and poisons, by placing high trophy fees and daily rates, this gives the rancher a viable option of calling an outfitter in to take care of the animal. The same can be applied to Elephants as well who repeatedly raid crops.

If I had an extra 350K lying around would I place a bid? Probably not, Ive never had an interest in Rhino, but since this effort was put forth by the Dallas Safari Club (who has an outstanding record in conservation) I trust that monies spent will go into the right hands.

[ShredLikeRed]

Popcorn with a can of worms on top.
Backbutton, not worth arguing.

[Charles]

Please educate yourself before spewing your opinion! Especially around here.

[Sackett]

Consider your source. Consider ALL encompassing actions without the guise of an agenda.

[dallascowboys]

These are all good points, but for me, I just love the way an animal sounds when they hit the ground. That's why I do it.

its all about the THUD!! huh lmao

[trophy8]

These are all good points, but for me, I just love the way an animal sounds when they hit the ground. That's why I do it.

You should shoot them far away with a large suppressed rifle. The thud sound the bullet makes is awesome as it blows out both shoulders

[TexasBear]

I think Henry just wanted to stir the pot and see how many replies he could get. LOL!

[rubydog]

Far and away more examples of hunting conservationist saving a species from extinction than there are liberal anti hunters saving them.

Example: Dama Gazelle, Scimitar Horned Oryx, Elds Deer, Perre Davids deer and many more

[az2tx]

or the smack of the bullet

[kspike]

This could escalate quickly

[TexasBear]

It has already started to slow down.

[denowt]

The animal in question does not need protection from hunters, it needs protection from poachers. $350K in Africa will provide much needed habitat and enable anit-poaching efforts to be stepped up to protect the species. The vast majority of anti-poaching $$ in Africa comes from the hunters who visit there. Placing a monetary value on the animal it shows the worth of the animal to its habitat.

Same goes for any of the Big 5. Lions and Leopards more often targeted with traps and poisons, by placing high trophy fees and daily rates, this gives the rancher a viable option of calling an outfitter in to take care of the animal. The same can be applied to Elephants as well who repeatedly raid crops.

If I had an extra 350K lying around would I place a bid? Probably not, Ive never had an interest in Rhino, but since this effort was put forth by the Dallas Safari Club (who has an outstanding record in conservation) I trust that monies spent will go into the right hands.

One of the best explanations I've read so far.

[docmay]

An animal with no value gets no protection. Many examples of this. I believe the Namibian government offers 5 hunts a year and there are 5000 black rhinos. Poaching for rhino horn will be a much bigger threat than sport hunting 5 older males. Trust me, the guys in Africa know how to age animals and will only shoot the most mature.

[Atfulldraw]

These are all good points, but for me, I just love the way an animal sounds when they hit the ground. That's why I do it.

I completely disagree.



my favorite sound is the THWACK!

[coonazz]

Popcorn anyone?

No thanks, but I could go for some rhino jerky.