Trophy Hunting: How It Can Protect Africa's Wildlife - The Economist

[BRICKBURN]

 

[BourbonTrail]

That was very well done.

Good to see them giving a voice to locals instead of just the opinions of people living thousands of miles away.

 

[Shootist43]

This was very well done. I hope some of the nay-sayers get to see it, and that it opens their minds just a little. Thanks for posting.

 

[Tra3]

Just watched this with my wife. This was a well done report by a reputable organization.

 

[Tanks]

Very well done. Though passed it to a friend of mine that is anti-hunting. He said he was able to watch only a few minutes of it and still thinks the animals should be left alone and not be hunted. Still doesn't understand that if wildlife is not monetized then it will not exist.

 

[Cam Moon]

He said he was able to watch only a few minutes of it

Did you ask him why he was "able to watch only a few minutes"?

 

[Tanks]

Because like a lot of anti-hunters he is close minded. Most are forming their opinions based on emotions. A lot harder to use logic to sway their thinking. Needless to say he is not coming on a Safari with me.

 

[Cam Moon]

Yes, so he CHOSE to not watch it. I get so annoyed with people like that. I question them pretty hard. If you're going to have an opinion, shouldn't it be an informed one? How can anyone have an opinion on something they are ignorant of?
Does he oppose all hunting? Or just trophy? Or just in Africa?

 

[VertigoBE]

Excellent video, hopefully it will be shared a bit on social media, so lots of people get to see it.

 

[Tanks]

Does he oppose all hunting? Or just trophy? Or just in Africa?

All hunting. His comment about the video was that it and those similar to it were developed to rationalize the atrocity of hunters.

I usually ignore his comments about hunting.

 

[Cam Moon]

@VertigoBE I think it was a good video, and I'd love for a bunch of anti hunters to watch it. Social media may be a great idea, but then again, how many are going to be like @Tanks friend? A lot of them have their minds made up and will refuse to educate themselves. Still worth a try though, especially for anyone on the fence.
@Tanks does your friend eat meat?

 

[jpr9954]

Thanks for posting this. I watched the whole thing and it provided the basis for a blog post today.

 

[Hank2211]

I watched this with some trepidation. The Economist - a magazine I once respected - has turned into a rag - but I was gobsmacked by this. Well done and sensible.

I note, though, that they seem to see hunting as a temporary expedient until new forms of conservation are found. So good, but not all good.