VOICED : African game hunters defend the right to shoot

The video discusses the role of hunting in conservation, focusing on Audrey, a director at the Professional Hunters Association of South Africa. It covers the ethical and economic aspects of hunting, highlighting the financial benefits for local communities and the sustainable practices employed. The video also addresses the challenges posed by international regulations on trophy imports and emphasizes the importance of factual debates over emotional arguments in conservation efforts.

What is one reason Audrey finds hostility towards her hunting difficult to understand?

• She hunts endangered species.

• Hunting is illegal in her region.

• Animals in abattoirs suffer for days.

• She receives financial support from the government.

How do professional hunters justify the high costs of lion hunts?

• By claiming it funds private wildlife farms.

• By stating it is a luxury sport.

• By arguing it is a form of pest control.

• By saying it is a traditional practice.

Why is it important for African communities to benefit financially from wildlife?

• To increase the population of endangered species.

• To ensure wildlife conservation is sustainable.

• To attract more tourists to the region.

• To reduce the number of hunters.

What is a rule followed by hunters to ensure responsible hunting?

• Using only traditional weapons.

• Hunting only during specific seasons.

• Targeting older males who no longer reproduce.

• Avoiding hunting in protected areas.

What impact do foreign bans on hunting trophies have on the hunting industry?

• They create business constraints.

• They increase the number of hunters.

• They lead to more illegal hunting.

• They improve conservation efforts.