gbrownlee
10-25-2007, 02:09 PM
Got this in an email today. Really sucks for the outfitters in botswana...
PRESS RELEASE
SUSPENSION OF THE HUNTING OF LIONS
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks would like to inform the public that it is concerned by the number of lions killed in defence of livestock in certain areas of the country. As a precautionary measure, the Department has taken a decision not to issue any lion hunting quota until further notice.
The Department further wishes to assure the public that appropriate measures are being put in place to reverse the current trends.
PRESS RELEASE
SUSPENSION OF THE HUNTING OF LIONS
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks would like to inform the public that it is concerned by the number of lions killed in defence of livestock in certain areas of the country. As a precautionary measure, the Department has taken a decision not to issue any lion hunting quota until further notice.
The Department further wishes to assure the public that appropriate measures are being put in place to reverse the current trends.