In 1968, mouflon sheep were released on Hawaii for trophy hunting; within 36 years, more than 2,500 were trampling and stripping native forests

In 1968, eleven mouflon sheep were brought to Hawaii Island, leading to an explosive population growth that threatened local ...
Phys.org

Trophy hunting – can it really be justified by 'conservation benefits'?

Killing animals for fun is an activity which divides opinion. It can also be a highly emotive issue, with high profile cases like the death of Cecil the lion sparking global media coverage and outcry.
Phys.org

Banning trophy hunting can have a detrimental impact, experts say

Experts have outlined "compelling evidence" that suggests banning trophy hunting can negatively affect conservation—arguing that unregulated killings are far more prevalent in non-hunting zones. More ...
CBS News

Ending Trophy Hunting Could Actually Be Worse For Endangered Species

(CNN) -- I am a lifelong animal lover and vegetarian for whom the idea of killing animals for fun is repellent, and have committed my career to African wildlife conservation. You might, therefore, ...
Wall Street Journal

A Trophy-Hunting Ban Could Hurt Animals More Than It Helps

Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Kyle Peterson and Mene Ukueberuwa. Image: Jakub Porzycki/Zuma Press Congress is again considering a ban on importing hunting ...
American Songwriter

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Supporting Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting with Special T-Shirt Designed by the Metal Legend

He may have a dubious reputation for biting the heads off bats and doves, but Ozzy Osbourne is an animal lover, and he and his wife, Sharon, are passionate supporters of a U.K. campaign calling for a ...
CNN

Ending trophy hunting could actually be worse for endangered species

Amy Dickman is the founder and director of Tanzania’s Ruaha Carnivore Project, part of Oxford University’s WildCRU. She has worked in African conservation for over 20 years. All views expressed belong ...