Campaign Launched Debunking Trophy Hunting Myths

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Internationally recognized conservation group Born Free USA has launched a 6 week campaign aimed at exposing some of the myths surrounding the trophy hunting industry. The campaign intends to raise awareness about the global impact of trophy hunting and expose some of the truths behind supposed trophy hunting facts.

Trophy hunting is one of my biggest triggers, I've repeatedly spoken out against it and have called out some of the hypocrisy surrounding it many times. Much like this campaign, I've exposed some of the misinformation surrounding trophy hunting and called out the hypocrisy of the sport at every opportunity.

Let's take a look at a couple "facts" surrounding trophy hunting and why they're simply inaccurate.

TROPHY HUNTING MONEY BENEFITS CONSERVATION & LOCAL COMMUNITIES

It is argued by the trophy hunting industry that trophy hunting actually aides in the conservation of endangered animals. They claim that the money spent to participate in these hunts is funneled into local conservation efforts and helps aid local communities. First of all, it's been repeatedly shown that very little of the money spent actually goes towards tried and true conservation. Most of the money is divided between organizers, government, and sponsors, with very little remaining actually being put towards local communities or conservation. It's a blatant lie used to cover up the horrific truths of the industry.

TROPHY HUNTING HELPS WILDLIFE POPULATIONS

Of all of the lies the trophy hunting industry spews out, this is by far the biggest hypocrisy of them all. Trophy hunters argue that these hunts somehow contribute to conservation efforts and help repopulate endangered species. Can someone please explain to me how going out and murdering the healthiest, strongest animals for their trophies contributes to a growing population? These people go out and shoot endangered animals and somehow have convinced enough people that this is benefiting these animals.
 Let me be clear, shooting endangered animals DOES NOT HELP WITH CONSERVATION. By shooting endangered animals, you are contributing to their demise while also contributing to the global wildlife trade that is endangering biodiversity & wilderness habitats.

TROPHY HUNTING IS A SPORT

This atrocity is marketed as a sport when in fact, it is nothing more than an excuse to kill that boosts perverted egos. Soccer is a sport, hockey is a sport, shooting and killing endangered animals is murder for fun. In almost every case, these animals are left in a vulnerable state making them easier to slaughter. They are lured out of protected areas with food or the cries of babies only to be shot dead. In some cases, they are bred solely for the purpose of being killed by trophy hunters. This is not a sport, this is legal bloodshed.


It's time for the trophy hunting industry to be called out for exactly what it is, an excuse to murder. Trophy hunting does not help conservation. Trophy hunting does not aid local communities. Quite simply, trophy hunting kills endangered animals, helps to destroy their already suffering populations, contributes to habitat imbalances, and ends the lives of animals that already face unprecedented perils in the wild.

We need to ban trophy hunting once and for all. End the hypocrisy, stop the killing, and stop pandering to wealthy perverts who get their thrills out of slaughtering endangered animals.

Learn more about Born Free USA's campaign through the link at the top of this page.

HAPPY VEG