Conservationists cry over hunting quota

• 410 elephants up for grabs in 2025 hunting season, starts April  • 2024 quota covered 16 species, for 2,606 animals (400 elephants)  • 2024 hunting season generated P81.5million, P42.8 million for community trusts

By Solomon Tjinyeka

 

The Botswana government has defended its decision to allocate a 410-elephant hunting quota for the 2025 season, despite mounting criticism from conservation groups both locally and internationally. The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) insists the quota aligns with sustainable wildlife management and benefits local communities economically. 

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