Proposal for 'green hunting' of elephants as an alternative to lethal sport hunting

Abstract

"Outlines a non-lethal hunting concept under which a 'hunter's' activity would be coordinated with veterinary staff of wildlife departments and whenever possible ongoing research requiring body measurements, biopsys, radio collaring etc. The chosen animal would be immobilized by a drugged dart rather than shot with a lethal bullet. Measurements, photographs etc of the 'hunt' could be taken, and all necessary research handling completed, while the elephant was under sedation. Initially given as paper at the AfESG meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 26-31 January 1998 under the title ""Concept for green hunting of elephants as an alternative to lethal sport hunting""."