Trophy hunting and perceived risk in closed ecosystems: Flight behaviour of three gregarious African ungulates in a semi-arid tropical savanna

Muposhi, Victor K.; Gandiwa, Edson; Makuza, S. M.; Bartels, Paul

doi:10.1111/aec.12367

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“…Trophy sizes below minimum SCI score suggest the harvesting of young bulls which has negative impacts on population structure and future breeding patterns [41]. Over time, there is loss of trophy hunting induced behavioural adaptation by older African elephant bulls such as avoidance of risky hunting areas [11,42] which tends to affect social cohesion and survival of breeding herds.…”

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Trophy Hunting and Possible Source-Sink Dynamics in Protected Areas: Insights from Trophy Size and Offtake Patterns in Southeast Zimbabwe

Jeke

Chanyandura

Muposhi

et al. 2019

International Journal of Zoology

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Developing harvest management strategies in designated hunting areas requires systematic and robust monitoring. We assessed the trophy size, quota utilization, and distribution of kill sites of African elephant, Cape buffalo, greater kudu, and leopard for the period 2007-2014 in Malapati Safari Area, southeast Zimbabwe. Trophy sizes for African elephant significantly increased over time albeit being below the expected minimum Safari Club International (SCI) score. Cape buffalo trophy sizes declined significantly over time but were not different from the SCI minimum score. However, greater kudu trophy sizes were higher than the SCI minimum score despite being constant over time. Leopard trophy sizes were higher than the SCI minimum score and increased with time. Quota utilization for African elephant and Cape buffalo increased while that of greater kudu and leopard did not change between 2007 and 2014. Some kill sites, in particular, for the African elephant and Cape buffalo, were within the buffer area with the state protected area, i.e., Gonarezhou National Park. Increased hunting pressure likely leads to poor trophy quality and hunting within the protected buffer areas. In contrast, effective adherence to hunting ethics and scientifically and conservatively set quotas largely does not compromise the trophy quality of harvested species. The observed trophy size patterns and kill sites distribution suggest the possible existence of source and sink dynamics of trophy species occurring in a protected area complex within the Zimbabwe’s component of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park. To ensure sustainable trophy hunting in the study area and similar ecosystems the following are recommended: (i) scientifically robust, adaptable, and participatory quota setting process, (ii) enhanced adherence to good practice in terms of ethical hunting conduct, and (iii) development of a robust hunting monitoring system covering all elements of hunting for adaptive wildlife management.

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Trophy Hunting and Possible Source-Sink Dynamics in Protected Areas: Insights from Trophy Size and Offtake Patterns in Southeast Zimbabwe

Jeke

Chanyandura

Muposhi

et al. 2019

International Journal of Zoology

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“…The extent to which a gun-hunter can target individual species may be mediated by animal behaviour as well as by hunter skill, and this factor can interact with the choice of method to determine selectivity (Holmern et al 2006;Mysterud 2011). For example, species differ in the ease with which they may be approached (Altmann 1958;Blumstein et al 2003;Fernández-Juricic et al 2004); the distance at which an animal typically flees a human observerthe 'flight initiation distance'will determine how often it will be within range of a projectile weapon, and may change in response to disturbance, including hunting pressure (Marealle et al 2010;Tarakini et al 2014;Kiffner et al 2014;Muposhi et al 2016). Yasuoka et al (2015) hypothesised that blue duiker were more vulnerable to gun-hunters than Peter's duiker (C. callipygus) because they were less wary of humans, responded to hunters' bleating calls, and tended to 'freeze' when caught in a flashlight beam.…”

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A Framework for Assessing Impacts of Wild Meat Hunting Practices in the Tropics

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Terrestrial wildlife is being hunted for consumption by humans in the tropics at an unprecedented rate, and the often unsustainable nature of this harvest has profound implications not only for biodiversity and ecosystem function, but also for human livelihoods. Whilst the nature and impacts of this practice have been studied in numerous contexts and localities, a comprehensive treatment of the social, economic, and environmental determinants of both hunter decision-making and hunting outcomes has been lacking. In this review we discuss influences of hunting methods and effort on the types of animals caught, the efficiency of harvest, and the implications of these factors for sustainability. We highlight gaps in current understanding, and identify the most important data requirements. Our approach provides a framework for the design of future studies into wild meat hunting and its impacts, promoting the efficient targeting of priority areas of research.

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“…However, there are concerns that over time trophy hunting may lead to loss of species if not properly regulated [17]. Some researchers argue that, by its nature, trophy hunting is meant to remove only a few individuals, mostly those that have past their prime reproductive time and as such should not compromise the viability of wildlife species [18][19][20]. Trophy hunting may contribute immensely to wildlife conservation and rural development if proper institutional and governance structures are in place to uphold the founding principles [3].…”

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Trophy Hunting, Conservation, and Rural Development in Zimbabwe: Issues, Options, and Implications

Muposhi

Gandiwa

Bartels

et al. 2016

International Journal of Biodiversity

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Trophy hunting has potential to support conservation financing and contribute towards rural development. We conducted a systematic review of the Zimbabwean trophy hunting perspective spanning from pre-1890 to 2015, by examining the following: (1) evolution of legal instruments, administration, and governance of trophy hunting, (2) significance of trophy hunting in conservation financing and rural development, and (3) key challenges, emerging issues in trophy hunting industry, and future interventions. Our review shows that (i) there has been a constant evolution in the policies related to trophy hunting and conservation in Zimbabwe as driven by local and international needs; (ii) trophy hunting providing incentives for wildlife conservation (e.g., law enforcement and habitat protection) and rural communities' development. Emerging issues that may affect trophy hunting include illegal hunting, inadequate monitoring systems, and hunting bans. We conclude that trophy hunting is still relevant in wildlife conservation and rural communities' development especially in developing economies where conservation financing is inadequate due to fiscal constraints. We recommend the promotion of net conservation benefits for positive conservation efforts and use of wildlife conservation credits for the opportunity costs associated with reducing trophy hunting off-take levels and promoting nonconsumptive wildlife use options.

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Trophy hunting and perceived risk in closed ecosystems: Flight behaviour of three gregarious African ungulates in a semi-arid tropical savanna

Cited by 22 publications

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Trophy Hunting and Possible Source-Sink Dynamics in Protected Areas: Insights from Trophy Size and Offtake Patterns in Southeast Zimbabwe

Trophy Hunting and Possible Source-Sink Dynamics in Protected Areas: Insights from Trophy Size and Offtake Patterns in Southeast Zimbabwe

A Framework for Assessing Impacts of Wild Meat Hunting Practices in the Tropics

Trophy Hunting, Conservation, and Rural Development in Zimbabwe: Issues, Options, and Implications

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