Irked by widespread local and international opposition to its decision to reopen elephant trophy hunting Botswana’s government has become increasingly strident and populist in defence of its actions
. “….we offer a model to guide future research that supports long-term solutions for sustainable land management decisions and promotes peaceful coexistence of humans and elephants”.
So determined were the Botswanan authorities to allow hunters to shoot the animals that they ignored an offer from the EMS Foundation, a South African based non-governmental organisation, to buy the permits “with the express intention that the elephants in these packages are not hunted should our bid be successful” and that any money paid would “be appropriately distributed in a way that benefits conservation.
Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe see trophy hunting as a means of raising money for their increasingly cash-strapped economies and despite their public attacks on “outsiders” opposing their pro-use wildlife policies they are strongly influenced by large international hunting organisations such as the American-based Safari Club International , the world largest hunting organisation.SCI also supports ICG, , to encourage pro-hunting opinion in Botswana.
“The president of Botswana [Mokgweetsi Masisi] has posted our content to his personal Facebook page. We continue to provide and amplify capability to the people of Botswana to stand up against the global elite.” The elephant trophy hunting issue has caused ripples of discontent throughout the tourism industry, although few are willing to discuss the matter publicly for fear of offending the government.
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