Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications

Safari Club International, a nonprofit organization representing hunters, supports the issuance of import permits for sport-hunted bontebok from South Africa. They argue that regulated hunting provides essential economic incentives for the species' conservation, habitat protection, and genetic diversity.

The commenter requests that the Fish and Wildlife Service deny several permit applications for importing dead animals, specifically citing concerns over trophy hunting, hybridization, and animal welfare. They argue that these permits do not benefit the species and suggest that animals intended for zoos should instead be moved to accredited sanctuaries.