Botswana Issues 400 Elephant Hunting Licenses, Drawing Fresh Opposition

Gaborone, Botswana — Botswana has issued 400 elephant hunting licenses amid fresh opposition from conservationists. International hunters pay up to $50,000 to obtain a license in order to hunt an elephant.

In a recent notice from the Wildlife and National Parks department, the elephants are among other wildlife species that will be offered to hunters.

Botswana’s hunting season runs from April to November, attracting enthusiasts from abroad.

However, a group of local and international…