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That is VERY interesting. I'll try to find that book. They are monsters, for sure. One of the coolest animals on the planet!

@ The books are free online. Also Man Eaters of Kumaon. Both books (easy reads) by Jim Corbett.

Conservation is expensive, only the wealthy people can afford a safari like this, so if possibly he's a millionaire, good for him, he probably worked hard to get there and employ a few people. I think you need to do more research on the benefits of controlled hunting to understand it's not disrespect you see, it's a way to save so many others from being killed in inhumane ways that will give you sleepness nights should you stumble on footage or a documentary on the subject. Thát you can call disrespectful or any other bad name you want because then you will be spot on.

Good question! I've seen it a thousand times. At the range, most people reload quickly and are on it, but being out there, in the moment, everyone reacts differently. It's an awesome experience, I hope someday you can do it also.

True, custom equipment always make ones work easier!

You've clearly been to Africa! When did you visit?

In most of Africa, we have sustainable utilization programs like these designed to fund conservation. They protect the land and habitat where thousands of animals live and breed.

Hi Gordian. I'll have to go back to the full video and check on that, or hopefully the hunter will reply also. Thank you for watching!

@@THEHuntingChannel Okay, thanks

Yes it was! Thank you for the view.

Thanks for watching!

Very good! Amazing taste but a bit fatty. And there's lots of it.

Indeed! Imagine how little, of any, would have been in Zim if we didn't have these programs. Even WWF agrees that sustainable utilization programs are beneficial to wildlife. They did actual research AND came here to see for themselves. What are your opinion based on? When last did you visit Africa to see the facts, or are you basing your comments on emotion only?

@@THEHuntingChannel are u from zimbabwe or a foreign hunter

I'm from South Africa. I spend 250 days a year out in the wild. How about you?

@@THEHuntingChannel well i come from a country where we do not interfere in nature. Here even kil*ling a dove is prohibited under wildlife protection act of 1972.. we respect nd love animals unlike u exploiters.

Great, I'm happy your country has a different conservation plan in place. If that works for you, go ahead. It doesn't work here, though.

India and Africa all very different places, different animals, different people. This calls for different types of conservation. I'm not surprised that you have the highest population of tigers in the world, that's where they occur. Africa has the highest population of African lions AND everywhere we run these sustainable utilization programs we have an increase in numbers. Our conservation is working. We even have a surplus of animals. India imported Cheetah from Africa. You let all of your Cheetah die, every single of of them so you took some of ours AND THEN YOU LET THEM DIE ALSO! You should not be giving conservation advice at all.

@ hahahaha…………….post colonisation programmes in india are commendable….cheetas got extinct before india’s independence. We imported it and we are conserving it. On the other hand people like u make sure that africa’s beautiful lion numbers are reduced to thousands only when 80 yrs ago they were abundant there….and i m sure not even a single penny goes in conservation…who keeps account of this money…..???? these huntings are reckless and shameful acts…nothing else…..

@ zimbabwe is a poor nation…..people are simple and innocent there…..but some people like you use your money to fool people there on the name of these sinful so called “sustainable conservation programmes”

Only 2000 lions remain in zim😅😅and u keep justifying,,,,hahahahah

@akhleshkotwal-fn1cb Indeed! Imagine how little, of any, would have been in Zim if we didn't have these programs. Even WWF agrees that sustainable utilization programs are beneficial to wildlife. They did actual research AND came here to see for themselves. What are your opinion based on?

Leopard aren't cowards!

@ you re such a old coward. You r family should be shameful of you.

Dudu, you don't even know me and you sure don't know how conservation works here in Africa. You should stick to mountain biking, you need the practice....

Si prestas atención al viento, todo irá bien. A veces, todo sale perfecto así. ¡Gracias por ver el vídeo!

In many African countries lion meat is a delicacy. It's not for everyone, though!

Yes. The other white meat.

Relocation had limited success in the past but it had more epic failures than successes. It's a very expensive process and only help a few animals. It does nothing for the original habitat and it doesn't help to fight poachers. Seeing that habitat loss and poaching are the two biggest problems we need to address those first, and controlled hunting programs does both. Lions are easier to relocate than leopard, that's why there are shows about it. Take the Cheetah relocation project in 2023 as an example. 12 Cheetah was moved to India, today only 2 are still alive and still kept in enclosures. It was a horrible death for those cats and the two remaining ones now live a horrible life. Sometimes the method that seems the least humane are the ones that saves entire species.

@@THEHuntingChannel Ok understand your point of view but cheetah example doesn't convince me since we are talking about relocation to the historical habitat. We both know that India has changed a bit since 1947.

Interesting point. Apparently, there was a court case about the cheetah in India. Initially, it was decided that Cheetah didn't naturally occur there, but that was changed later. I have no idea what is true, but it seems there was some type of cheetah

That would be a big mistake. If you care about wildlife, why would you stop the most successful conservation program in the world?

That would be a big mistake. If you care about wildlife, why would you stop the most successful conservation program in the world?

Good day and thank you for your comment. I can see you deeply care for wildlife, as do I. I agree with you that we need a different method to conserve wildlife, sustainable utilization isn't perfect but it works. Currently there are no more effective way to fund conservation than controlled hunting. If you find another way, please help us implement it. Until then we'll have to continue our current programs, which include controlled hunting. These hunts aren't about bravery or cowardice. If you focus on the person you miss the whole point. You have to focus on wildlife as a whole. You need to understand that you cannot compare Africa and India. Africa is 9 times bigger and have totally different conservation needs. What works in India might not work in Africa. Interestingly is that many of our African wildlife are relocated to India to restore what you have already lost. During 2023 twelve Cheetah was relocated to India, today only two are still alive and kept in an enclosure. I believe India shouldn't shouldn't be an example of conservation, definitely not better than Africa. WWF even agrees that a well managed sustainable utilization program is beneficial to wildlife as a whole, so who are we to argue?

​@@THEHuntingChannel India’s last wild cheetahs were tragically shot in 1947 by Maharaja Ramanuj Pratap Singh Deo of Surguja, marking the extinction of the species in the country. Interestingly, this happened the same year India gained independence in August 1947, meaning cheetahs were gone from the wild before the nation could fully chart its own course. It wasn’t until 1972 that India passed the Wildlife Protection Act, learning from past mistakes and taking steps toward conservation. Today, India is moving beyond protection to reintroduction efforts, demonstrating a renewed commitment to preserving biodiversity. However, while the focus is on safeguarding wildlife, traditional forms of generating revenue through hunting are no longer part of the equation. Organisations like WWF do not mention hunting, highlighting the shift in global perspectives on wildlife conservation. Instead, there are numerous sustainable and ethical ways to generate revenue, Wildlife Safaris - Charge visitors for guided safaris in wildlife reserves. Photography Tours - Offer permits for wildlife photography. Tourism Taxes - Add small conservation fees to tourist visits. Eco-Tourism - Develop nature trails and eco-friendly tourism activities. Taxidermy Sales - Sell taxidermy of naturally deceased animals for museums and collectors. Corporate Wildlife Adoption - Let companies sponsor and "adopt" animals, with naming rights. Photography Contests - Organise wildlife photography contests with prize money, funded through crowd-sourcing. Wildlife Naming Rights - Allow companies to name animals in exchange for donations. Conservation Souvenirs - Sell wildlife-themed merchandise to raise funds. Film Permits - Charge production teams for filming in wildlife areas. Luxury Eco-Lodges - Develop eco-lodges near wildlife zones for responsible tourism. Virtual Tours - Host online wildlife tours and experiences for a global audience. Though discussing this may seem like a small step, every conversation contributes to shaping a future where wildlife thrives, and nations benefit from the rich natural heritage they protect. The below are the successful conservation of wild life in India without using hunting as means. 1. Project Tiger (1973) Goal: Protect the endangered Bengal tiger. Success: Tiger population increased from 1,411 in 2006 to over 3,000 in 2023. India now hosts 75% of the world’s wild tigers. 2. Project Elephant (1992) Goal: Protect elephants and their habitats. Success: Elephant populations are stable, and India has around 30,000 wild elephants, the largest population in Asia. 3. Asiatic Lion Conservation (1972) - Gir National Park Goal: Save the Asiatic lion, once on the brink of extinction. Success: The population rose from 180 in the 1970s to over 674 in 2020. 4. One-Horned Rhinoceros Conservation (Kaziranga National Park) Goal: Protect the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. Success: Numbers increased from fewer than 200 in the early 20th century to over 2,600 today. 5. Snow Leopard Project (2009) Goal: Preserve snow leopards in the Himalayas. Success: Population estimates indicate stable numbers, with increased protection through community involvement. 6. Vulture Recovery Programme (2006) Goal: Prevent the extinction of vulture species due to Diclofenac poisoning. Success: Populations of critically endangered vulture species like the Indian white-rumped vulture show signs of recovery. 7. Cheetah Reintroduction (2022) Goal: Reintroduce cheetahs to India after their extinction in 1947. Success: Eight cheetahs were successfully translocated from Namibia to Kuno National Park in 2022, with plans for further reintroduction. 8. Gharial Conservation (1975) Goal: Save the critically endangered gharial (fish-eating crocodile). Success: Gharial numbers in the Chambal River rose from around 200 to over 1,600. 9. Great Indian Bustard Conservation (2013) Goal: Protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Success: Captive breeding and habitat protection efforts are ongoing, with signs of stabilisation in population decline. 10. Olive Ridley Turtle Conservation (Odisha) Goal: Protect mass nesting sites of Olive Ridley turtles. Success: Nesting numbers have improved, with Odisha beaches hosting one of the largest nesting events globally.

I appreciate the effort that you put into your reply, and I truly wish all those suggestions will work here in Africa. I will send them on to a few contacts and hopefully we can make it work, but I've tried to do this before with little success. India and Africa are so very different in habitat, size and people that it's extremely hard to get everyone to work together and let's face it: One country alone can't do enough. A few notes on your suggestions: Wildlife Safaris and Photography tours - Charge visitors for guided safaris in wildlife reserves. We do that already but this only works in certain areas. Many areas are deemed too dangerous for tourists and they just don't go there. Other areas are flooded with tourists and actually have a negative impact on wildlife. The few areas where this plan works are normally OK, but different problems have sprung up, like extremely high poaching and over population of certain species. Tourism Taxes - Add small conservation fees to tourist visits. - This is already done but most of the money is lost due to corruption. Africa is prone to extreme corruption. Eco-Tourism - Develop nature trails and eco-friendly tourism activities. Done and successful in some areas, other areas are too dangerous or hard to reach, so tourists won't go there. Taxidermy Sales - Sell taxidermy of naturally deceased animals for museums and collectors. - Great idea. IF you can find the dead animals in time to save the skin and find a buyer to pay the huge costs involved for this. Corporate Wildlife Adoption - Let companies sponsor and "adopt" animals, with naming rights. - Already in place BUT this only protects the one specific animal, not the species or habitat as a whole. Photography Contests - Organize wildlife photography contests with prize money, funded through crowd-sourcing. - Interesting idea, I'll look into it to see which crowd-funding website operate in Africa. I tried to start a non-profit organization to save orphaned rhino, but none of the big companies supported Africa. I used a more unknown website and received $0 because nobody used the small website. Wildlife Naming Rights - Allow companies to name animals in exchange for donations. - Same problem as adoption. Conservation Souvenirs - Sell wildlife-themed merchandise to raise funds. I doubt the profit will be nearly enough to cover all of Africa. Film Permits - Charge production teams for filming in wildlife areas. - Already in place, most of the money goes towards the people organizing it, the actual game reserve doesn't get much, and even if they did it will only benefit the one specific reserve, what about the thousands of others across Africa? Most of Africa is only visited by hunters. Most people are too scared to travel deep into Africa, this includes filming crews. Luxury Eco-Lodges - Develop eco-lodges near wildlife zones for responsible tourism. - Already in place. Some are beneficial but again only the ones in easy to reach, safe places. The bulk of Africa receives nothing except when hunters go there. Virtual Tours - Host online wildlife tours and experiences for a global audience. - I doubt that will work, there are too many free alternatives already available. It might seems that I'm negative about all of these plans, and I am because I've seen people try these before but Africa is just too big for this to work. And yes, WWF does mention that sustainable utilization, including hunting, can be to the benefit of wildlife as a whole. They have only 10 offices in all of Africa, which consist of 54 countries and multiple regions. Although India have many successful conservation programs, as does Africa, you also have many problems. I know the government is moving people out of certain areas and destroying habitat to do huge development, including mining. Luckily your government is trying to do some good also.

That's very rude, and also wrong. If you know the animal's anatomy and your rifle, then you can hit the heart from any angle. The lion went a few yards and was stone dead, perfect shot. I accept your apology in advance.

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Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for your support and thank you for watching!

Luckily, we don't need everyone to support/trust us. At the end of the day, the best way to know if your conservation efforts are successful is to go out in the bush and see for yourself.

Unfortunately, not all my hunters want to do those talks. Maybe for next season, I'll work it in with photos and text.

I prefer Pnuma. Great stuff! Thanks for watching.

We were very quiet. Professional outfitters make it look easy, but it's a real challenge. Thanks for watching!

We are not born only for hunting wild animal, we do many other things as well, like hiking, sightseeing, fishing, canoeing, many many other outdoor stuff...

It's all about balance. I agree, too many over react, and it's mostly due to misinformation on their side. Thanks for watching!

What kind of balance😂😂 how many hunters kill leopard in a day​@@THEHuntingChannel

A working balance, where wildlife have a future. How many? I'm not sure. Some countries, none, others, a handful.

All the hunts I film are part of sustainable utilization programs designed to increase wildlife numbers as a whole.

Why ask the questions when you can google the answer? Stop getting emotional and do your research on this.

Well there are many Lions, and the population is no danger. I am sure they were allowed to hunt, the rules are very stricked and well regulated. Dont worry to much about it

​​@@THEHuntingChannelYou allways give the exact same answer to this type of question?

@@Kristian-k9q The people in here that are super sensitive haven't done there homework before watching the video

Buffalo are mean and nasty, but I won't call them assholes. Thanks for watching, though. I appreciate your support.

Don't use this font? But I like it.

I agree! The theory of evolution is a strange one. I can't fathom how all of this could come to be without a designer and creator.

100%

No, it's buffalo! Lol

This was in one of the Matetsi blocks, near Vic Falls. Thanks for watching!

Correct! By using a foreign to help with the control, we can raise the needed funds to protect thousands of animals. Thanks for watching!

@THEHuntingChannel you are Welcome Your doing Good for controlling them However a true poacher Will kill a bunch of animals for there Defense Mechanisms Like Rhinos Poachers Kill there for there Horns And also Not all hunters Are bad And Not all Poachers are bad Some hunters and Poachers Started doing that suff to support there Family and also Its basically the Individual And Since You guys Hit the spot thar Instantly Kills the animals They typically feel No pain Since it's not a,long and Painful death

They don’t need to be “controlled” you moron.

I hope that "moron" statement wasn't for me... Maybe you commented on the wrong video?

@THEHuntingChannel No it is not

Это не только для развлечения. Программы устойчивой охоты, подобные этим, являются частью самой большой и успешной программы по сохранению природы в Африке.

Buffalo forms an important part of sustainable utilization. It's well managed and needed. Tigers, on the other hand, are not part of African conservation.

They are very cute indeed! Your question is already answered, it's in the video itself. Please watch the movie in full and you will understand.

Not only the economy, but conservation. Hunting funds most of the conservation here in Africa.

I don't understand at all. Please explain why you feel this way.

Emotional as hell.

Indeed

All the hunts I film are part of sustainable utilization programs designed to increase wildlife numbers as a whole.

@@THEHuntingChannel if leopard were exotic liek black or clouded leopard would you still kill them ?

If it was part of a program that would ensure the species survived and increased in numbers, then yes, hunting should be allowed.

@@THEHuntingChannel how much is it allowed to shot a leopard

It depends on area, time etc. I have no idea, I only film.

They love success! They put in so much hard work. Without them, we will struggle.

Everything is used, even the stomach lining is cooked to a stew. One of my favorite meals are buffalo tail stew. We don't waste much here in Africa.

Das muß doch eine Selbstverständlichkeit sein, dass das Fleisch gegessen wird. Tiere sind kein Spielzeug/Objekte um sich als Person mit der Erlegung zu profitieren. Jagd ist Nahrungsabschöpfung aus der Natur.

Ich stimme zu und möchte hinzufügen, dass Tiere mehr sind als nur Nahrung. Alle Jagden, die ich filme, fließen direkt in den Naturschutz hier in Afrika.

Sorry, ich wolte keinerlei negativen Eindruck erwecken. Jagd unter Einbeziehung der örtlichen Bevölkerung und Dörfer ist immer zu befürworten. Nur begreifen das die ideologischen Jagdgegner und unsere Landesbeamten nicht. i​@@THEHuntingChannel

Kein Problem! Danke für die Antwort. Wenn die Jagd nicht der größte Teil unserer Naturschutzpläne wäre, würde ich mich auch nicht daran beteiligen.

It's 3,000 ha of hunting area. Thanks for watching!

No, we don't think that at all. Why do you assume that?

​@@THEHuntingChannelbecause he's a tree hugging idiot, nothing more and nothing less. What are we supposed to do? Go fisicuffs?? 😂😂

Haha, I agree with you! He's as wrong as his spelling 😆

Humans are over populating, true, but that does not mean we should let everything else go to waste. Left on their own there will be a lot of species added to the extinction list. Human action, protection and control prevents this. But it can also go the other way. Animals can also over populate their habitat if they are over bred and the straign on that habitat will cause the whole tribe to suffer. Just look at the conditions in over populated cities and countries, poverty and suffering. The animals are much better off in this conservation programs and it's caring humans that manage it. Not so stupid if you start thinking about it more.

Thanks for watching!

Those drop shots are the best!

I can't remember, it was a long time ago. At some stage I'll go throught the original footage and see if they mention it somewhere. Thanks for watching!

Dude, you are barking up the wrong tree here. Please move along.

And to do everything in your power to protect them and their habitit is also a mark of a civilized society. Thanks for your support.