Thread: the OFF TOPIC to Stags shot 21 (discussion of wild animal management)

Originally Posted by gimp

Antler quality for trophy hunting is not a good sell to the general non-hunting public as a reason for game animal management. It's a non-starter. The words "Trophy Hunting" bring to mind all the worst connotations of hunting.

In the early days of our wild deer herds many well heeled hunters traveled here to hunt. As the trophy potential of herds decreased so to did interest in hunting here. Overseas hunters and their money saved the Tahr. Overseas fishers ensure a non deserved protection of trout over indigenous fauna. Improving the trophy value of herds improves their value and subsequent preservation IMO ( not withstanding all the sensible comments made around balancing population with habitat). Wolves anyone ?