Botswana’s Largest Elephant Hunt Raises Concerns | Wildlife News

Conservationists are alarmed by Botswana’s decision to increase its annual trophy-hunting quota for elephants, sparking debate over elephant population management in the country. With over 130,000 elephants, Botswana is home to nearly one-third of Africa’s elephant population. The government’s decision to raise the quota to 430 elephants in 2026 has raised concerns about the long-term health of elephant populations and human-wildlife conflict. While the government argues that trophy hunting helps control the elephant population and generates revenue, critics warn of the negative impact on individual animals and the broader ecosystem.

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