Press release [via Ammoland.com]: Considering that the practice of the captive breeding of lions for the purpose of hunting has doubtful value to the conservation of lions in the wild, and considering that such hunting is not consistent with Safari Club International’s criteria for estate hunting, the Safari Club International Board has adopted the following policy:
Safari Club International opposes the hunting of African lions bred in captivity.
This policy takes effect on February 4, 2018 and applies to hunts taking place after adoption of this policy and to any Record Book entry related to such hunts.
Safari Club International will not accept advertising from any operator for any such hunts, nor will Safari Club International allow operators to sell hunts for lions bred in captivity at the Safari Club International Annual Hunters’ Convention.
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