Hunting – Natshoot

Beyond the Bullet: Why Sustainable Trophy Hunting is Vital for South African Communities and Conservation

Hardus Fourie — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:10:45 +0000

A new study in Biological Conservation (Vol. 309, September 2025) suggests that communities near Kruger National Park largely reject trophy hunting and favour alternative incomes. WRSA counters that the findings lean more animal-rights than real-world conservation science. Ethical, regulated trophy hunting remains vital. It sustains both rural economies and wildlife protection. Alternatives underperform in delivering equivalent socio-economic impact. The piece argues that trophy hunting anchored in proper science and regulation is a necessary pillar—not a luxury—for conservation and community welfare.

Debunking myths about hunting: Separating fact from fiction

marcel-admin — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:20:14 +0000

Debunking Myths About Hunting: Separating Fact from Fiction

Facts on Trophy Hunting do not cease to exist just because they are ignored

marcel-admin — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:07:11 +0000

In recent discussions surrounding trophy hunting, various myths have been perpetuated, often leading to misconceptions about its impact on wildlife conservation, local communities, and ethics. SUCo-SA (Sustainable Use Coalition Southern Africa) aims to shed light on the realities of trophy hunting by debunking these myths with evidence-based truths.