[Pistolshot]

The animal fed over 500 villagers.

Fortunately for those of us who have been able to afford the hunt of a lifetime FOR SPORT, know going in the only thing we get out of it is the thrill of the hunt. The meat goes to a local village, ALWAYS. Everything is used, the ivory for trade, the skin for a number of things from roof material to luggage, bones are powdered for spackling, and so on.

I suggest before you post, you follow your own advice, THINK before you post.

[unspun]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1846909/posts?page=180#180

[New Perspective]

Pistolshot, I never in my wildest dreams ever thought that I would go to Africa, actually Tanzania, on a hunting safari. I am not a hunter though, I filmed the 3 1/2 week hunt for a client.

This was one of the most unbelievable experiences in my life. The people, their life styles, and their use of the land is absolutly incredible. I learned a great deal about what and how they hunt.

If another hunter wanted to hire me to film his safari I would do it again. The time away from my family was tough however the experience was remarkable.

For those on this thread who have not looked into how a hunting safari is set up and what happens to the animal after it is killed needs to educate themselves first. Then and only then will you fully understand why the local villages need this type of culling.