Trophy hunting is Mindless and Barbaric.

Trophy hunting is a crime against humanity and the world. The people pulling the trigger are obviously devoid of self worth and blind to the consequences and the responsibility of what they are doing.

Do they think that by killing the largest and the most magnificence of a specie and then hanging it’s head on a wall that those traits and strengths are passed on to them? I believe that in reality the opposite is true.

If anyone is so inclined and has the money, the patience and the right guide it’s a no brainer, you can kill anything that you want. No real skill, talent or courage required.

Unfortunately by doing this mindless act you did not just kill one animal you deplete the future gene pool of the whole herd. By killing the strongest and most fully matured animals you are destroying the survival genes that should be passed on to future generations. If they really want an ego boost they should try volunteering at a local animal shelter, or assist humans that are in need.

Believe it or not this is an issue right here on Vancouver Island. Bear carcases are far too often found here with their heads and paws cut off. The heads to be mounted, sold and hung on somebody’s wall; the paws are turned into ashtrays. Plus some bears are found with just their gall bladders removed, again to be sold and turned into mystic potions for human consumption. Be aware.

Roy Summerhayes.