re: Big game hunter dies when shot elephant falls on him

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The money is supposed to go to preservation causes but rarely does. Yes, they can shoot old or sick elephants or Lions but of course they want the trophy Bull Elephant and Alpha Male Lion so just like everything it has its price. Money is rarely if ever seen by villagers or preservations causes but is kept by the corrupt government officials. Money can be made by just having sight seeing tours and safari's you don't have to kill something that is just chilling grazing on some grass.

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This is 100% true, having lived in Kenya I saw the corruption there, and in Tanzania where game hunting was allowed. Regulations are meaningless if you get the necessary money to the right person. Most actual wildlife management and anti-poaching activities were done by private entities. The corruption within the government was one the biggest obstacles faced in wildlife preservation, with little money collected for hunting activities ever being used for its intended purpose.