Trophy Hunting: Is it a 'Necessary Evil' for Conservation in South Africa?

In this video, we tackle the controversial phrase: "The hunting industry is a necessary evil." We explain how the conservation model in South Africa differs significantly from countries like Tanzania, focusing on private land ownership and fenced national parks.

In South Africa, private game farms, supported by hunting revenue, prevent vast areas of natural land from being converted into cattle or crop farms, thereby protecting countless herbivores and trophy game.

However, this system has a major drawback: it's often detrimental to predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.

Is there a better way? We discuss the challenge of creating a system that allows these smaller farms to remain natural, host a full spectrum of wildlife (including predators), and remain profitable, especially when tourism alone isn't enough to sustain them.

Join the conversation: What non-hunting economic model could allow these private game farms to maintain their natural state, make space for predators, and remain profitable for the owners and surrounding communities? Let us know in the comments below!

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