Christopher Comer has a Ph.D. and is the Director of Conservation in Safari Club International, which is primarily a pro-hunting organization.
We talk about:
- What are some common myths people have about hunting?
- What does hunting teach you?
- Is poaching getting better or worse?
- What is rural sprawl?
- What can we do to augment the wildlife population in Africa?
- Should we optimistic or pessimistic about the future of wildlife in Africa?
- Why does West Africa have fewer safaris and hunting areas than East and Southern Africa?
- Is hunting more or less popular nowadays than in the last century?
- Does declaring a species "endangered" or "threatened" help or hurt the species?
- Even if hunting is pragmatic, is it moral?
If you want more of the same subject
If you found this podcast interesting and thought-provoking, you'll want to listen to my interview with the most controversial hunter of 2018.
Here is a funny and educational video about the subject
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