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Hunting Classifications

The classifications for hunters are divided into Biltong Hunters and Trophy Hunters . Biltong hunters are native to a particular area while Trophy hunters are mainly foreigners from North America or Europe. Biltong hunting is classified as a cultural activity where hunters kill the animals using bows, rifles or other similar weapons for their meat. Trophy hunting is classified as killing animals through the use of bows, rifles or other similar weapons in order to hunt an animal for their horns or skin to show off as the "trophy". Hunting as an activity has been recognized in several African countries as a benefit to surrounding communities because of the economic gain.

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Economic Impact

Multiple findings suggest that trophy hunting and game farming have the potential for larger economic growth and stability in countries where hunting is more prevalent. In order to determine that, an economic analysis would be ideal for measuring the success of tourist attractions, such as hunting. One such study did exactly that by creating an algorithm based off of a questionnaire that measured demographics, expenditures, hunting behavior and motivations. The study yielded results which demonstrated that on average an American hunter will spend about $26,000.00 USD per trip. This amount of income has demonstrated a snowball effect for economic growth, when the demand for the supply is significant, then the industry which provides the goods for the supply being demanded also increases and thrives. Being that more goods are produced, more people's incomes are being supplied through wages and salaries.

The results from this study also demonstrate that the economic impact of trophy hunting specifically on the South African economy is worth $341 million USD. The implications should this business cease to exist would be detrimental to the community of South Africa as a whole. Reactions from wildlife conservationists regarding activities such as canned hunting, could be reason enough to cause a decline because hunters might turn to other countries such as Namibia or Botswana where ethical game hunting is allowed.

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Wildlife Conservation

Wildlife conservation is a costly endeavor for most African countries. One of the more common forms of generating income to establish a sustainable economy to provide for wildlife conservation is known as wildlife viewing tourism. However, this attraction still does not generate enough to establish wildlife conservation. For regions that suffer political and economic instability; sustainable trophy hunting may be the only feasible source of income in order to generate the appropriate income. Once established, another aspect to consider is the management of the land being used for hunting. Naturally, wildlife decreases with the increase of human presence which puts a strain on the quality of hunting. Generally, leases for hunting concessions are set up to last for multiple years all at once in order to encourage hunting operators to continue to manage the land for hunting. However, as the quality of hunting decreases, leases are shortened and this creates an over all negative impact to the economy.

Many African countries benefit from community based conservation. This concept explores the relationship between wild life and people and the notion that conserving every animal is also not sustainable because certain animals threaten human lives and crops. One of the biggest arguments in support of community based conservation is that allowing people to gain economic benefits from wildlife, incentives for conservation are, in turn, provided. One such country that benefits from adopting this strategy is Zambia. The Zambian government established a wild life conservation fund to act as the responsible player for redistributing funds from the hunting industry into wild life conservation and community development.

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Ethical Problems

Using game hunting as a conservation tool has negative perceptions that impose harsh restrictions across several different countries in Africa. Some of the activities that promote hunting bans include canned hunting, shooting young or uncommon animals, shooting from vehicles, use of bait, spotlights and hounds are all hunting practices that bring into question many ethical problems.

Furthermore, on an international level, there are ethical issues such as the hunting and killing of Cecil the Lion. An american doctor, by the name of Walter James Palmer of Eden Prairie, Minnesota killed Cecil the Lion during a hunting trip in Zimbabwe. This news made international headlines as Cecil the Lion was a participant in a study that was being conducted by Oxford University in Britain, Cecil had also been outfitted with a GPS collar for this study. Eventually, Palmer was not charged in the slaying of Cecil due to his hunting permit and has been allowed back in the country exclusively as a visitor.

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Peer Review - Gamachch

I see that you have decided to add segments to multiple articles and thats awesome. Two things I'd recommend is to implement multiple sources for each addition so it gives it a bit of variety. More sources can equal more content depending on what you decide to do with it. The second thing I would recommend is to add pictures. In regards to your writing, I personally think it's fine as it is. Its direct and tells me what I need to know. The one thing I would take out is the in the "Hunting Classification" article where in the first sentence you state "according to this article". Rather than just stating what they think, just state the classifications for hunters and leave the citation after.