Crucially, the economic incentives generated by regulated hunting play a vital role in wildlife conservation. These revenues are often reinvested directly into anti-poaching initiatives, habitat preservation, and community-based conservation programs. By eliminating this financial lifeline, SB 62 could inadvertently undermine the very wildlife populations it intends to protect, potentially leading to increased poaching due to a lack of economic value for these animals within their native habitats. Without the revenue generated by trophy hunting, conservation efforts will likely face severe funding shortfalls, making it more challenging to combat poaching and protect critical habitats.
