This is a community effort here.
Anyone can contribute and we need to get this done.
If you have not been following the threads:
The first attack:
http://www.africahunting.com/thread...tract-and-cancels-african-hunting-show.24908/
The second attack:
http://www.africahunting.com/thread...s-is-under-attack-by-antis.24938/#post-234548
We anticipate a third and I WANT US to be out front of it.
Petitions on Change.org and letters to the hotel Executive and Chamber of Commerce etc.
I just got this EDIT by PM.
THANKS.
I have no Ego on this one guys and gals. This is a community effort to get this done properly.
I thought your letter was great and I am just suggesting some stylistic changes. I hope it helps:
The Coast Hotel is set to host an African Hunting Expo, which will promote the conservation of majestic African Wildlife through the various Outfitters that will arrive from across Southern Africa. Organized by African Hunting Gazette and African Events Canada, the expo will connect Canadians with African Safari outfitters and allow them to demonstrate conservation in action. Unfortunately, similar events across Canada have been cancelled due to the malicious actions of misinformed activists. We are writing to provide you with the information and resources you need to understand how this expo promotes conservation across southern Africa through the sustainable conservation of wild animals. The hunting industry in Africa directly benefits African wildlife, and the local communities. We are asking you to support this vital aspect of conservation and not be swayed by misinformation.
Endangered or threatened species are created through excessive, uncontrolled poaching and habitat loss. Legal hunting is recognized scientifically throughout the world as a sustainable use of wildlife resources. Much like our own Inuit that hunt in a sustainable manner and waste nothing. All hunting in Africa is controlled by strict laws and international treaties to which Canada is a party. Wildlife that may be hunted LEGALLY are always within a strict quota set through scientific agreement. CITES (https://www.cites.org/eng/app/index.php) .
Sustainable hunting in Africa, just like in North America, has accounted for a dramatic growth in the number of wild game. In South Africa (insert some stats here) and in Namibia (statistics). Similarly, iconic animal such as the elephant and Cape Buffalo are abundant where they are protected as a aspect of sustainable hunting activities. By contrast, countries such as Kenya do not allow hunting and their animal populations have been decimated (stat here)
On African safaris, hunters pay for the ongoing conservation of ALL animals through the fees they pay. Not just the most well known species. Nothing is wasted in Africa. Nothing. Meat and other products go into feed and house the surrounding community and provide ongoing employment in the poorest of nations, in places most won't even venture.
Unfortunately, the common carriers in the US that recently refused to accept legal shipments without basis have found themselves subject to costly litigation for their breach of duty. Ignorance and lack of information have facilitated this costly knee jerk reaction on their part and currently several of these same companies have quietly changed their positions after they have learned the facts about Conservation in Africa.
It is imperative that the Coast Hotel support and play a role in the conservation of African Wildlife and by doing so supporting Africa’s poorest people by facilitating those with feet on the ground. Those people that are working hard on the front line of wildlife conservation.
The Coast Hotel can demonstrate the strong leadership that has made them a respected company by understanding community needs and supporting them. As Past President Robert Platt, said during a local fundraiser for the Salvation Army. “Bringing our community together to support two exceptional causes is so rewarding,”
Africa’s people and Wildlife needs all of our help, and who better than the people who live and work on the ground every day to do so. Those going on Safari understand this imperative. African Wildlife needs our help before it's too late.
Please ensure the expo’s success and help African Wildlife Conservation! You can obtain further information from…..
Anyone can contribute and we need to get this done.
If you have not been following the threads:
The first attack:
http://www.africahunting.com/thread...tract-and-cancels-african-hunting-show.24908/
The second attack:
http://www.africahunting.com/thread...s-is-under-attack-by-antis.24938/#post-234548
We anticipate a third and I WANT US to be out front of it.
Petitions on Change.org and letters to the hotel Executive and Chamber of Commerce etc.
I just got this EDIT by PM.
THANKS.
I have no Ego on this one guys and gals. This is a community effort to get this done properly.
I thought your letter was great and I am just suggesting some stylistic changes. I hope it helps:
The Coast Hotel is set to host an African Hunting Expo, which will promote the conservation of majestic African Wildlife through the various Outfitters that will arrive from across Southern Africa. Organized by African Hunting Gazette and African Events Canada, the expo will connect Canadians with African Safari outfitters and allow them to demonstrate conservation in action. Unfortunately, similar events across Canada have been cancelled due to the malicious actions of misinformed activists. We are writing to provide you with the information and resources you need to understand how this expo promotes conservation across southern Africa through the sustainable conservation of wild animals. The hunting industry in Africa directly benefits African wildlife, and the local communities. We are asking you to support this vital aspect of conservation and not be swayed by misinformation.
Endangered or threatened species are created through excessive, uncontrolled poaching and habitat loss. Legal hunting is recognized scientifically throughout the world as a sustainable use of wildlife resources. Much like our own Inuit that hunt in a sustainable manner and waste nothing. All hunting in Africa is controlled by strict laws and international treaties to which Canada is a party. Wildlife that may be hunted LEGALLY are always within a strict quota set through scientific agreement. CITES (https://www.cites.org/eng/app/index.php) .
Sustainable hunting in Africa, just like in North America, has accounted for a dramatic growth in the number of wild game. In South Africa (insert some stats here) and in Namibia (statistics). Similarly, iconic animal such as the elephant and Cape Buffalo are abundant where they are protected as a aspect of sustainable hunting activities. By contrast, countries such as Kenya do not allow hunting and their animal populations have been decimated (stat here)
On African safaris, hunters pay for the ongoing conservation of ALL animals through the fees they pay. Not just the most well known species. Nothing is wasted in Africa. Nothing. Meat and other products go into feed and house the surrounding community and provide ongoing employment in the poorest of nations, in places most won't even venture.
Unfortunately, the common carriers in the US that recently refused to accept legal shipments without basis have found themselves subject to costly litigation for their breach of duty. Ignorance and lack of information have facilitated this costly knee jerk reaction on their part and currently several of these same companies have quietly changed their positions after they have learned the facts about Conservation in Africa.
It is imperative that the Coast Hotel support and play a role in the conservation of African Wildlife and by doing so supporting Africa’s poorest people by facilitating those with feet on the ground. Those people that are working hard on the front line of wildlife conservation.
The Coast Hotel can demonstrate the strong leadership that has made them a respected company by understanding community needs and supporting them. As Past President Robert Platt, said during a local fundraiser for the Salvation Army. “Bringing our community together to support two exceptional causes is so rewarding,”
Africa’s people and Wildlife needs all of our help, and who better than the people who live and work on the ground every day to do so. Those going on Safari understand this imperative. African Wildlife needs our help before it's too late.
Please ensure the expo’s success and help African Wildlife Conservation! You can obtain further information from…..
