Nature Reviews Biodiversity
Challender, D.W.S., Dickman, A. Winners and losers from trophy hunting bans. Nat. Rev. Biodivers. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44358-025-00070-9
View Journal Article / Working PaperBans on trophy hunting or the movement of trophies are increasingly proposed as ‘wins’ for conservation. However, trophy hunting is a complex and contentious topic, and proposed bans involve considerable trade-offs — including conservation and welfare risks. Here, we briefly outline some of the trade-offs that deserve deeper consideration.
