Just can't form an opinion on that one - probly don't know enough of the issue.

Professional Hunters' Association of South Africa (PHASA) seemed to make a stand on captive bred lion hunts or a couple of years. Then, on this year's convention, it reverses its position and approves CBL hunts.

Lots of hunting organizations are unhappy with this decision, saying the CBL hunts are damaging the image of hunting industry, and are inethical anyway. Nordic Safari Club, BookYourHunt, Sports Afield/Rowland Ward are already withdrawing their support of PHASA, DSC to announce their decision shortly.

PHASA says they're as opposed to canned hunts as anyone else, but the captive bred lion hunts they support are NOT canned hunts, because the time lag between release and hunt is sufficient. Another argument is why everyone's OK with hunting captive-bred deer, antelopes, etc., how is CBL different?

Thoughts?