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HERITAGE BRAAI DAY = SUPPORT FOR OPPRESSION AND SUFFERING
Date : 22 Sept 2008

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SCANDALOUS CANNED HUNTING STATISTICS REVEAL THAT MINISTER VAN SCHALKWYK IS GUILTY OF DOUBLESPEAK
Date : 17 Sept 2008

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SOUTH AFRICA’S CONTROVERSIAL SALE OF IVORY TO CHINA SPELLS TOTAL DISASTER FOR AFRICA’S ELEPHANTS Date : 16 July 2008

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The Myth of Trophy Hunting as Conservation

EXPOSING THE HUNTERS’ LIES

Hunters claim they are "conservationists", arguing that the only way that wildlife can survive is if it is given an economic value. There is no disputing that trophy hunting is a lucrative business. The question is could it really be more valuable than eco-tourism? And, even more importantly, does it earn income for the millions of poor people who will otherwise regard wild animals as nothing but a nuisance?


The Myth of Trophy Hunting as Conservation
A League Against Cruel Sports submission to Environment Minister, Elliott Morley MP December 2004

South Africa Lion Trophy Trade Factsheet