Thread: Cecil the Lion

Hunters as well as guide held accountable in illegal big game hunt here.

http://www.tbnewswatch.com/News/374512/Illegal_big_game_hunt_nets_three_men_$5,500_in_fin es

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Hunters as well as guide held accountable in illegal big game hunt here.

http://www.tbnewswatch.com/News/374512/Illegal_big_game_hunt_nets_three_men_$5,500_in_fin es

Bob

Sadly enough those penalties are nothing. Someone from out of country get pinched and he is not allowed to hunt in Ontario for one year and has to pay a little chump change. That is almost encouraging the illegal hunting. I think I am embarrassed for the Canadian Judicial system.

Originally Posted by RezDog

Sadly enough those penalties are nothing. Someone from out of country get pinched and he is not allowed to hunt in Ontario for one year and has to pay a little chump change. That is almost encouraging the illegal hunting. I think I am embarrassed for the Canadian Judicial system.

Yup, almost like the fines in industrial accidents, chump change. Oth it does show that both hunter and guide are responsible to know the law.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

held accountable

I don't think so

Originally Posted by Raol

I don't think so

As accountable as it gets here but they got off far too lightly with the fines as far as I am concerned.

Bob

I agree with Kees. That kind of trophy hunting disgusts me.

Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad

I agree with Kees. That kind of trophy hunting disgusts me.

Yea, a lot of people share that sentiment, my wife included.

Bob

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I just don't know where to start

Let's just say that anyone that doesn't hunt should REALLY do some research because so many statements here are really off the cuff and just not true... Not just hunt but trophy hunt there is a distinct difference..

For instance the things that the media reported that set people off

Luring the animal
Hunting with a spotlight at night
Tracking a wounded animal for days
Skinning and taking the head
Leaving the carcass after a 40 hour track
Hunting with a guide being mandatory

These are all legal / common, even here in the US, You can find this info easily

I personally don't trophy hunt but I understand the realities of why it is needed to perpetuate those species
This is especially true in poor countries.. You can find all this info easily if you chose..

As to guilt, I wasn't there, but I do know that most of the guilt if any will go against the PH ie: the Guide as that is his job and his license that are in jeopardy..


ps: I could fill this page with multiple links to back up everything I am saying, but honestly I doubt anyone really cares

I told you so

Zimbabwe will not charge Walter Palmer in Cecil hunt - StarTribune.com

Makes you wonder what went on when the decision was a surprise to the Safari Operators Association of Zimbabwe's President who was quoted in the same article. Apparently they seemed to be under the same impression as a lot of members in this thread. That is that he should have been charged.

Bob

It is a big money industry perpetuated by people with tons of money and often connections as well. I am not shocked at all that illegal stuff goes on and without much in the way of penalties. It is all about people with tons of cash that get to do what they want Rich people make the rules and it is their play ground so you cannot expect them to make rules that would make it uncomfortable for them.