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July 8, 2022April 5, 2024

A Wave Of Legislative Proposals Throughout Europe To Restrict The Legal Import Of Hunting Trophies Threatens The Rights And Livelihoods Of African Communities Involved In Conservation, And The Wildlife Itself

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It’s a form of colonialism to tell us Africans what to do with our wildlife – Maxi Pia Louis, Daily Mail June 29 2022

“As a parliamentary committee calls for an end to trophy hunting, leading conservationist MAXI LOUIS argues that far from protecting big game it will guarantee its destruction.”

UK trophy hunting import ban not supported by rural Africans – Mongabay Commentary

While a UK bill to ban the import of hunting trophies enjoys popular support there, rural Africans directly affected by such decisions are voicing opposition.