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The scimitar-horned oryx is extinct in the wild, although a few thousand exist on private game reserves and zoos around the world.Addax antelope for $8,000, scimitar-horned oryx for $7,500 — both endangered species advertised as available to hunt at a private game reserve in Texas as of April 2024.
For some fans of unique hunting opportunities, pursuing rare species is an achievement on their “bucket list.” In contrast, for many traditional hunters, participating in the eradication of a threatened or endangered species violates established ethical hunting practices. Private game reserves in the United States should adhere to the protections afforded to domestic endangered species or at the very least, be required to advise hunters about which species are threatened or endangered. To avoid impairing the extensive efforts of wildlife biologists, conservationists, and other professionals working to help secure the fate of these species, individuals should hunt with discretion, and consider the conservation status of each species.
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