CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
1.1 Illegal hunting
Illegal hunting is any activity that directly results in the illegal removal of wildlife from the population (including shooting, trapping, poisoning, theft and animal cruelty against wild animal laws) (Bischof 2015) , through the use of traditional hunting methods such as bow and arrows, snares, pitfalls, driving on to wetlands, catapult, dogs, spears, fire, machetes, gathering by hand, blow pipes, gin-traps net drives, crossbows and dazzling by torchlight(Tumusiime, Eilu et al. 2010, Gandiwa 2011, Gandiwa, Heitkönig et al. 2013) and modern hunting methods such as the use of poisons.
2.2 Global origin of illegal hunting
Illegal hunting is a serious issue that has detrimental effects around the globe on wildlife conservation and management (Gavin, Solomon et al. 2010, Ayling 2013). It dates back to the middle Ages. It actually started in Europe by 1700s by poor people as
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In Uganda, massive illegal hunting reduced large mammal populations by over 90% in the 1970”s(Lamprey and Mugisha 2009). In Tanzania, illegal Hunting has dramatically reduced populations of Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), giraffe (Giraffe camelopardalis), Impala (Aespyceros melampus) and Topi (Damiliscus korrigum)(Campbell and Borner 1995). Threat from illegal hunting is different amongst species due to size and availability of the species(Clarke and Cornish 2001). For example, high proportion of impala being poached may be attributed to its smaller body size and their availability in disturbed habitats as well as easy handling by illegal hunters relative to big animals like zebras and wildebeest(Clarke and Cornish
While hunting there is a fine line between legal and illegal the eastist and the most common mistake made while hunting is trespassing. To be able to hunt on a piece
This is known as poaching. A Fish and Game Warden also works like a police officer, they get people for drunk driving and
Everyone wants something in their life. A new phone, new clothes, jewelry, toys, and other luxuries. But did you realize the price tag does not show the full price? “Saving The Worlds”, and “The Race to Save the Elephants” by Mary Kate Frank believes that because of our negligence and cupidity, animals and environments are the ones actually paying for your decisions. Mankind are incessantly ruining their lives by obliterating their habitats, overfishing, poaching, producing pollution, and other nefarious methods.
Big game hunting should NOT be allowed. It can cause extinction, and can leave some animals with no habitats due to humans taking over their land. Big game hunting causes many different negative things to happen, but on of those negative things is that it can cause extinction. Currently, elephants are endangered because humans are selfish and want to take their ivory tusks. Humans have also depleted the tiger population down to less than 2,500 tigers in the whole world.
Although some countries have banned trophy hunting, they continue to allow “canned hunting” in which animals are bred to be hunted. Big game hunting takes a turn for the worse when it becomes canned hunting, or when it can be linked to poaching. People all over the world are voicing their opinion on the sport, legal or illegal. Big game trophy hunting is an unethical game, and this sport should be banned in more countries.
Pro-Hunting Argument To hunt or not to hunt, many see it as a negative and its being cruel to animals. Other think if humans keep hunting, animals are going to go extinct. But what many don’t know is how much hunting helps animals and the conservation of animals. People that don’t know what really is going on they always head toward the negative. I’m Going to explain how hunting helps wildlife and how Hunting permits are good because they help maintain animal conservation.
Hunting Hunting is a topic that is argued frequently. Some say it is cruel and unsafe. Others say it is safe and provides meat for food. In my opinion, I think hunting is safe and isn’t cruel because the animal has time to get away from the hunter. I do not support unethical hunting practices such as baiting, canned hunting, trophy hunting, and hunting of stocked animals.
Hunting has been a part of our society since the first man set foot on this continent, but animal rights movements have become popular in our society recently that has questioned the necessity of hunting in our modern times. Because of this, animal populations are left freely to where they can multiply at an alarming rate. Hunting is a great means of controlling animal populations’ growth, although greatly opposed by many. While hunting is a very controversial topic in our society, there are great points for being for and against it. Hunting is a way that humans see to keep balance of the ecosystem.
Due to poaching, your favorite animals might be getting killed each day slowly decreasing their population, even though there are laws that are supposed to prevent this. Studies show that thousands of animals are getting killed each year and the hunters are not getting enough discipline for their actions. Though, they should not get the death penalty, they should at least get some type of restraint. Although many people think poachers should not get extreme punishment for their crimes, poaching laws should become harsher because killers are not getting enough retribution, people are wearing animals as clothes, and species are getting endangered.
Hunting is defined as the act of killing or taking down a creature. Killing is a synonym of murdering, and murdering is a crime. Some may say that hunting can provide food, which is a necessity for humans, or that is one way for them to make money. Despite these facts, some people are selfish enough to exceed their wants and hunt down animals for pleasure. That is why, sport hunting should be made illegal because hunting destroys animals ’wildlife habitats and hunting contributes to their extinction.
Thesis: Hunting for the purpose of decorating your wall rather than putting me on the table has become a favorite pastime of many hunters today. I. ” According to Stuart Pimm, a professor of conservation ecology at Duke University, in the last five decades alone, lions alone have declined rapidly. A. In the 1960 's there are were 100,000 across the continent to as few as 25,000 today. ”
Also innovative drone technology and advanced technology in general will help rangers and others to find out where the poachers are and stop them before they kill off an innocent animal just for money. Solution Name Disadvantages: Improved Security Disadvantages In order to improve security the whole world and most if not all countries will need to pitch in to make an effort. Not everyone will be willing to put so much time, effort, and money. It will take a lot of time and effort and poachers will still have the chance of getting away.
One of the best days of my life was when we went deer hunting in South Dakota with my dad, brother, uncle and two cousins, but before I tell you about my trip let me tell you how it started. We left early in the morning to head to South Dakota where my cousin Jacob, who had just got a job as Game warden in Custer State Park, was taking us deer hunting. We got as far as Fargo, North Dakota when my cousin Keith asked my dad where our license were. Then to our surprise we forgot them back at home. We were lucky enough to have my two aunts and mom bring us the license because they were going to Fargo that day anyways for a girls shopping day.
There are more than 7,500,000,000 Billion humans on earth. And Two-Thirds of the animal species are being wiped out. IN the past 2 or 3 years 100,000 elephants had been killed, numerous species with once robust populations now condensed to a few thousand, a few hundred or even
Unfortunately, poaching is a desirable industry for many organized crime groups because wildlife crime sentences are lenient, and probationary