Sadly, the UK Government announced that this year 2022, it will ban Trophy Hunted Imports, I believe, from around the globe. The reason is that they reject the killing of endangered species? And may go further in its tree-hugger-like ban. 

I am not aware of any “so-called” endangered species being hunted!

There you go, leftist governments and professors again, get in the way of scientific management.

In fact, if it were not for hunting, many species including non-game species would be either extinct or or endangered. Hunting is an essential management tool used by wildlife professionals around the world to manage and enhance species and populations. 

Safari Club International responds in the website below:

https://safariclub.org/sci-responds-to-uks-trophy-ban-hearing/

brief SCI quote :

“Question: What will the effect be if we ban trophy hunting as well as the import and export of animals into and out of the UK?

“SCI Answer: Although specific details of the bill have not yet seen published, one proposed approach would prohibit the import and export of ALL hunted animals, regardless of species and harvest location. This includes ducks, deer, elk, and many other common species that clearly need no protection. Implementation of this proposal would be detrimental to conservation efforts worldwide, including in the UK which has a robust hunting tourism industry, and utilizes hunting as an important tool for game management. Such a ban is not supported by any legitimate scientific literature.”

end quote

Hunting dollars world wide pay for land use and conservation agencies in the Trillions of dollars never mind the billions of pounds of lean organic protein rich meat by far exceeding photo-tourism could ever accomplish.

We humans, as a species, are genetically hunter-gatherers. As such we are predators, with eyes facing forward and are omnivores, consuming meat and vegetables, with the exception of a small vegan population. If you are not a predator, then you are prey. 

Hunters are conservationists, who respect the land, sustainable wildlife, both game and nongame and adhere to conservation practices. Trophies are a rememberance of the hunt and can become educational tools for future generations!

Good Hunting!