183K views · 1K reactions | President Donald J. Trump called hunting elephants a “horror show” and seemingly supported a ban on importing trophies. But the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has quietly announced it will allow hunters to bring their prizes back to the U.S. after all. | HuffPost | Facebook

Trophy hunting in Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan is a regulated, community-based programme allowing a small number of big game hunts each year. It’s aimed at conservation through economic incentives, with international auctions setting some of the highest prices globally for hunting permits — especially for the markhor. #thekarakorumguides #karakorumguides #tropyhunting | The Karakorum Guides

Did you know that trophy hunting is already illegal in all states for most species and has been (depending on species) as early as 1918? Wanton waste laws make it illegal to kill animals like big game and game birds without taking the meat and using it for human consumption. It must be cared for and carried out of the field and processed into usable meat. Another interesting fact: hunters provide nearly 10 million pounds of game meat to food banks, shelters, and those in need ANNUALLY. That’s me