By Fred Voltz, Boulder City

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | 2 a.m.

https://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2020/jun/16/trophy-hunters-disrespect-nature/

The June 14 editorial “Unregulated trophy hunting not only cruel but also bad for the environment” overlooked a salient point: How can self-described trophy hunters claim they are wildlife conservationists when their overriding objectives are trophies, self-aggrandizement and profit?

Oversight hunting and trapping has been for many decades been dominated by trophy hunters and trappers. They have zero concern for wildlife’s best interests, as shown by maximized killing quotas.

Many of the state Wildlife Department’s employees are trophy hunters. The nine-member state Wildlife Commission has a statutory majority represented by wildlife-killing promoters. The actions of both bodies tell a long-term story of carnage and destruction.

Hunting and trapping are readily allowed on supposed wildlife refuges.

Nevada has 96-hour trap inspection, the 47th-worst inspection interval in the country. Target and nontarget species are finished off…