2 thoughts on “IRF Statement on Hunt of Namibian Black Rhino”
Andrew:
Simply not a good example in the name of conservation. Hunting is already under the “gun” by different groups. I fully support hunting for consumption but not to kill an animal to hang its head on a wall. Our freezer has venison in it much of the year. My son is the hunter in the family. But he also pointed out to me last night the situation about the black rhino and was heavily critical of it. Many times, image is everything.
Andrew:
Simply not a good example in the name of conservation. Hunting is already under the “gun” by different groups. I fully support hunting for consumption but not to kill an animal to hang its head on a wall. Our freezer has venison in it much of the year. My son is the hunter in the family. But he also pointed out to me last night the situation about the black rhino and was heavily critical of it. Many times, image is everything.
Elliott
Elliott ________________________________
I appreciate your point Elliott, but check out this opinion piece from IUCN Chairman Mike Knight: http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/21/opinions/rhino-hunt-is-conservation/index.html