Is trophy hunting beneficial for animal conservation?

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I would never kill an animal for fun. But while I can't imagine myself enjoying fishing or hunting, I recognize that many people do. That includes a small number of people involved in trophy hunting, one of conservation's most divisive issues. It is often argued that trophy hunting does more good than harm by ensuring better protection of land and animals…