Controversies and Conservation: The Role of Trophy Hunting

The chapter explores the controversial topic of trophy hunting within conservation strategies, discussing its potential benefits in providing economic incentives for wildlife preservation but also raising concerns about selective hunting and revenue distribution. Examples from Pakistan and Namibia illustrate successful trophy hunting models with community involvement, while emphasizing the need for careful regulation and consideration of local impacts. The emotional and ethical complexities of trophy hunting, along with challenges relating to racism and global ownership sentiments in wildlife conservation efforts, are also addressed in the discussion.