Hunting May Have Increased During the COVID Lockdown

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12/03/2022

AATHIRA PERINCHERY

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  • We may have hunted more wildlife during the lockdowns of 2020, a new survey has found.
  • Hunting for household consumption increased, while the need for sports and recreation may have played a role as well.
  • Improving livelihoods and food security during periods of socio-economic upheaval could be crucial to minimise the impact on wildlife.


Palakkad: Wildlife experts feel that we may have hunted more wildlife during the pandemic-induced lockdowns of 2020, according to a survey. Hunting for household consumption increased during this time; sports and recreation were motivators for hunting as well, the online effort found.

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These findings suggest that steps to improve livelihood and food security during such periods of socio-economic upheaval could be crucial in minimising the impact on wildlife at…

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