I’m a lifelong hunter. I have hunted Africa and taken game there. I hunt within the law at all times. I am exactly what most hunters are, legal and ethical.
About this poacher? I wish this happened to each and every poacher.
Hunting laws and quotas are made and set by the wildlife biologists who manage wildlife per a scientific wildlife management plan. In all states in the US hunters fees fund the majority of these scientific plans.
In Africa the fees hunters pay are very high. These fees fund most of the wildlife management plans as well as the private sanctuaries that are allowing the herds to recover and restock.
I hunted until about ten years ago, when I turned 70.
My Dad taught to me be licensed and only kill what was in season.
Then, you had to field dress it and finish the butchering at home. Then you shared the blessing with family and friends.
Our sons are like you and I. Grand kids are the same.