This post by Cheryl Semcer inspired me to start this page where we can expose the people and charities bought by the hunter safaris money. Name and shame. These lion research scientists have been identified by the Dallas Safari Club in the USA as supporting lion trophy hunting as a conservation measure. They have likely received financial support from the Dallas Safari Club, Safari Club International, other “Safari Clubs” in the USA and Conservation Force to promote lion trophy hunting as a conservation measure. Please take note of their names and organizations. Dr. Colleen Begg, project leader, Niassa Carnivore Project, Mozambique Dr. Luke Hunter, President, Panthera Foundation Dr. Craig Packer, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Department of Ecology, Evolution & Behavior, University of Minnesota; principal investigator, Serengeti Lion Project Paul Trethowan, WildCRU, Oxford University Dr. Paula A. White, director, Zambia Lion Project, Center For Tropical Research, University of California, Los Angeles Dr. Karyl L. Whitman, wildlife biologist, co-author, “A Hunter’s Guide to Aging Lions in Eastern and Southern Africa” “For several years, DSC has been funding scientific research on African lions. Understanding lion population dynamics is one of many projects supported by DSC grants to advance conservation, education and hunter advocacy worldwide.” Cheryl Semcer outdoorhub/.../ “Ideal Huntable Male Lion” Defined by Dallas Safari Club THE SECOND LIST OF NAME AND SHAME! These are those who signed the document sent to USFWS trying to prevent the listing of the lions as endangered. The lions are the Only Big Cats without any protection from hunters!!! URGENT AND COMPREHENSIVE REFORM OF TROPHY HUNTING OF LIONS IS A BETTER OPTION THAN AN ENDANGERED LISTING; A SCIENCE-BASED CONSENUS Conclusions The extremely high willingness of US clients to pay to hunt lions represents an opportunity for lion conservation in the context of severe funding shortages to protect and manage African wilderness. However, demonstrated negative impacts associated with the trophy hunting of African lions mean that significant changes to the management of lion hunting is urgently required. We believe that reforms are preferable to trade restrictions due to the collateral long-term risks associated with the latter. We urge the USFWS to grant African governments the opportunity to improve the management of lion hunting, acknowledging the important steps already made by some to improve its sustainability and contribute to conservation goals. The failure of African governments to adopt the necessary reforms in a rapid and reasonable time frame (for example, three years) would create a strong case for trade restrictions. Luke Hunter1, Peter Lindsey1, Guy Balme1, Matt Becker2, Colleen Begg3, Henry Brink4, Philippe Chardonnet5, Amy Dickman6, Charles Edwards7, Laurence Frank8, Paul Funston9, Philipp Henschel1, Dennis Ikanda10, Bernard Kissui11, Andrew Loveridge6, Pascal Mesochina5, Neil Midlane12, Paula White13, Karyl Whitman-Gelatt14. FOUR NAMES ON BOTH NAME AND SHAME LISTS: COLLEEN BEGG, LUKE HUNTER, PAULA WHITE, KARYL WHITMAN
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 11:05:29 +0000
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