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Leader-Williams, N.
Conservation and hunting: friends or foes?
2009  Book Chapter

This chapter provides a brief introduction of the topic of recreational hunting. First, the chapter seeks a general understanding of the term "recreational hunting". Second, it raises some of the controversial debates that surround recreational hunting. Third, it outlines some of the scientific approaches that can underpin the biological sustainability of recreational hunting. Fourth, it discusses some of the debates over the contributions that recreational hunting can make to rural livelihoods. Fifth, it considers some contributions that recreational hunting makes to conservation. Finally, the chapter discusses some challenges that face those who wish to continue hunting for their recreation, and some of the opportunities now presented.

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