Hello! I'm a researcher; would anyone here be willing to help me out...?

[Wolverine67]

Meera
I think if were suddenly in your shoes and starting your research project today, I would read a lot of Shane Mahoney's columns that appear in Sports Afield magazine. I think he really gets to ethics of the hunt. I think you could hang a lot of stuff of his framework.

I think Mr. Mahoney could be a wonderful resource for you in many ways.

From his bio "Born and raised in Newfoundland, Shane Mahoney is a biologist, writer, hunter, angler, internationally known lecturer on environmental and resource conservation issues, and an expert on the North American Conservation Model."

I don't know how to contact him other than through Sports Afield-maybe he has facebook or a website?

Maybe trough here:

Conservation Force

Meera, that looks like a good idea.

 

[Breaker Morant]

Meera

I ran across a book reviewed in Sports Afield that will be necessary reading for you.

It is called "Game Changer:Animal Rights and the Fate of Africa's Wildlife." It touches on many things we have talked about in this thread. Appears to focus on Kenya's non-hunting policy and compares it to Tanzania, among other places.

Furthermore, I think it will show the dark side of some Animal Rights NGO's.

Game Changer: Animal Rights and the Fate of Africa's Wildlife: Glen Martin: 9780520266261: Amazon.com: Books

 

[iona]

Hi!

Thanks for the links and suggestions as always. Breaker Morant I've ordered that book; it looks like it could be very useful.

And Wolverine67 thanks - the link you sent has an email address for conservation force that I could use.

For the next few days I will (like many of you I'm sure) be off for Christmas so I'm sorry if I don't respond to any posts very quickly over the next two weeks. Hope you all have a good festive season.

Meera

 

[spike.t]

have a good one meera, and your AH name doesnt have anything to do with where you live does it ?

 

[Wolverine67]

A merry Christmas to you too Meera.

 

[Wolverine67]

Meera

I ran across a book reviewed in Sports Afield that will be necessary reading for you.

It is called "Game Changer:Animal Rights and the Fate of Africa's Wildlife." It touches on many things we have talked about in this thread. Appears to focus on Kenya's non-hunting policy and compares it to Tanzania, among other places.

Furthermore, I think it will show the dark side of some Animal Rights NGO's.

Game Changer: Animal Rights and the Fate of Africa's Wildlife: Glen Martin: 9780520266261: Amazon.com: Books

By now I have almost finished this book, and I can only say that its an eye opener. Not only to the mindless animal rights and antihunter, but it also point out some facts wich we as hunters should reflect upon among other things when we choose an outfitter for our next hunt. And it enlightened my wiew upon the complexity between wild game and the rural Africa.

Highly recommended!

 

[iona]

Hello everyone!

I hope that you've all had an excellent Christmas and new years. I've stockpiled a huge amount of books and articles thanks to your recommendations and my aim for the next couple of weeks is to read them all (though it will probably take much longer than a couple of weeks!)

Keep them coming though! I shall be in touch in due course regarding the survey, I have a couple of preliminary tasks to do first so it will be a while.

Best wishes

Meera

 

[Grady]

Meera,

As a first time hunter to South Africa (2013, and according to my 13 year old daughter, it will not be my only time), but a lifetime hunter your topic sounds very interesting. I know there are a lot of strong feeling on both sides of the fence (Hunting and Anti), but like others here, I feel you need to know both sides of the story to make better informed conclusions. With that, I am willing to take part in your research if needed. You can PM me if you would like.

 

[Cliffy]

Meera Welcome back

 

[Bos en Dal SAFARIS]

Hi Meera

Seems like your research for your final thesis is going to be a breeze with all the reply's and advice you are receiving. Good luck with that! i will surely take part in your survey should you require that.

Regards

 

[RickB]

Since I have been gone for a while, I wonder what happened on her report? any updates?

 

[Bobpuckett]

I never did hear from her maybe she changed her major.

 

[RickB]

Or her day job??

 

[observe]

Animals have NO RIGHTS in nature at all.
It is a simple dynamic of predators and prey. Now if animals have NO RIGHTS in nature why do some people continue to assert that wildlife must be given rights similar to humans?
Which anti-hunter is going to say "bad hyena"

?
Why do people continue to impose their delusional views on hunters?

Hunters that actually conserve massive areas of habitat that host huge wildlife populations?
Humans actually are predators as well by the way

 

[Excessexpress]

Epic thread revival!

Interestingly, I went for a look at whether the OP did complete her study and discovered that Firefishhunt’s concerns were indeed valid. The Dr Cochrane referenced was the supervisor of her study and it would appear did indeed greatly influence the outcome.

Nevertheless, it appears that the objective has been completed, the OP is now employed as an academic.

 

[firehuntfish]

Epic thread revival!

Interestingly, I went for a look at whether the OP did complete her study and discovered that Firefishhunt’s concerns were indeed valid. The Dr Cochrane referenced was the supervisor of her study and it would appear did indeed greatly influence the outcome.

Nevertheless, it appears that the objective has been completed, the OP is now employed as an academic

Interesting, but certainly not surprising. Thanks for the follow up..

I'll spare everyone the "I told you so" cliché. ..LOL..