April 15, 2021
Hunting, Trophy and Other–A primer for the non-hunter. It may—or may not—be what you think.
Our North American Editor’s take on a sometimes controversial subject. READ MORE
SUSTAINABLE USE
April 15, 2021
Cooperative Conservation–It’s what defines the hunting narrative
“There is almost nothing more integral to being human than this sharing”—of hunted or foraged food, and the cooperation behind it.READ MORE
April 15, 2021
Science + Celebrity for Conservation–A call for partnership based on knowledge, not opposition driven by emotion
This moving essay is a response to criticism that wildlife scientists don’t seem aware that “science isn’t enough.”READ MORE
April 15, 2021
The Truth: Conservation’s Biggest Weapon–Misinformation leads to devastating real-world impacts
Shutting down trophy hunting in Africa without viable alternatives—for income, land use, coexistence—would imperil wilderness and biodiversity and undermine local communities.READ MORE
April 15, 2021
Hunters and Wildlife Conservation in America–Will wildlife conservation survive the evolution of outdoor recreation?
Wilkinson, founder of Mountain Journal, and Sadler, its Washington, DC, correspondent, talk about the links between hunting and conservation in America and the impact of declining hunter numbers on wildlife management. Conservation Frontlines echoes MoJo’s sentiments in the introduction, below, about trophy hunting.READ MORE
April 15, 2021
The Story Behind Namibia’s Elephant Auction– Facts are important—and Namibian conservation could do with fewer critics and more supporters
The recent decision by Namibia to sell 170 elephants drew public outcry, confusion and unsubstantiated and accusatory media coverage. Instead of simply assuming the worst, consider history, facts and context. READ MORE
April 15, 2021
WSF Joins HuntFish30x30
The 30×30 Initiative seeks to conserve 30% of lands and waters across the globe by the year 2030. Recognizing the input of sportsmen and women, the Wild Sheep Foundation has committed to the program.READ MORE
April 15, 2021
Hunting + Fishing = Biodiversity–Amplifying the voices and impacts of American sportsmen and women through ‘30 by 30’ policy initiatives
The White House has signed on to the global conservation goal of protecting 30% of our lands and waters by 2030. Hunters and anglers have a key role to play.READ MORE
April 15, 2021
A Conservation Paradox–The pros and cons of recreational hunting
Scientists have reviewed more than 1,000 studies on recreational hunting in an attempt to summarize the scientific literature examining the biodiversity and social effects of recreational hunting globally. READ MORE
April 15, 2021
The Disappearing Giraffe–They were right there and then . . . they weren’t
The West African giraffe is now rarer than the black rhino and the mountain gorilla—but, thanks to unique partnerships and Operation Sahel Giraffe, help is on the way.READ MORE