Arguments Against Trophy Hunting

Trophy hunting, whether for deer, bears, or even lions, is viewed as a major sport in the world, yet it should not be allowed. This “sport” can be cruel and unfair to the animals. Other reasons include that the revenue made from trophy hunting can be misused and that the rules are also broken and unregulated.

To begin with trophy hunting should be illegal because in many cases it can be cruel to the animals. In 2015 Cecil the lion was shot and killed by an american hunter. In the article “Africa’s uneasy neighbors” by Alessandra Potenza it states that “In July hunting guides lured Cecil out of a protected area in zimbabwe. An american dentist who paid $50,000 to kill a lion got his chance. When he found Cecil he first shot him with a crossbow wounding him then tracked him for two days then shooting him fatally with a shotgun.” It goes on to state that “Trophy hunting can make a valuable contribution when it’s done sustainably”. This shows that trophy hunting should not be allowed because it’s not always a fair hunt. For example in the case

The article “Africa’s uneasy neighbors” by Alessandra Potenza it states that Cecil was a huge tourist attraction which brought in money. This proves that if you keep certain animals that only exist in that area you can make money from tourists coming to see these animals in action. The article “Trophy hunting fees do little to help threatened species” by JADA F. SMITH also contributes to this claim by stating “Advocates of trophy hunting have justified the killing of protected wildlife in africa. But a new report shows that there is little evidence that the money is being used properly. It concludes that trophy hunting may be contributing to the extinction of certain animals instead of preserving them.” This proves that trophy hunting revenue can be misused and there is other ways to make