The jaguar has always been my favourite big cat, followed by the tiger. Sadly in my life time I have seen both of those taken off the list of huntable species and the lion looks like it could be heading there as well. Sad situation.

I have talked to hunters and outfitters in several South American countries where there is no doubt that the jaguar could be hunted on a limited trophy basis........... and the funds would be well received for wildlife/habitat improvement. It just is not possible at this point in time due to CITES and the USESA.

At times all the good intentions are actually detrimental to the beast in question. I expect that from the well intentioned but misinformed masses. I do not expect it from wildlife agencies where science should be the determining factor. Politics, god how I hate politics.