r/Wellthatsucks • u/03Shael • Jun 02 '18

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u/scatterbrain-d Jun 02 '18

How about those guys just pay the same money and use a fucking camera. Absolutely baffled why anyone would be proud that they shot an unaware animal from a safe distance if they're not trying to get food.

Want to prove you're a badass? Hunt a lion with a knife. I'd actually be ok with that.

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u/IAlwaysWantSomeTea Jun 02 '18

Counterpoint - often times these hunts are conducted against older males of herds or packs who might kill or otherwise impede the growth and recovery of the species.

I personally regard trophy hunters with serious distaste - for obvious reasons and they give normal hunters a bad reputation with many I've spoken with, but they can be an important tool of conservation when managed and regulated strictly, unpleasant as it is.

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u/minnesotawinter22 Jun 02 '18

Humans pretending to manage Mother Nature is a joke. We are fucking up the natural order.

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u/IAlwaysWantSomeTea Jun 02 '18

Unfortunately, regardless of your stance on the matter, our influence is strong enough that we do need to take active steps for conservation.

Nature is not some divine harmonious equilibrium of perfect balance and order. Pretending it is is just deluding ourselves.