Morally speaking, those that partake in hunting whether it be big or small, are supposed to ensure a one shot kill, therefore the animal isn't forced to suffer. Two days later Palmer and his guide found Cecil and proceeded to shoot, behead, and skin him. Cecil was a friendly/playful lion who had never attacked a human being before, so when the nation heard of this malicious act of violence, it sparked an uproar and led to further investigations. .
Palmer has just recently returned back to working as a dentist, and those mourning for Cecil hope that justice will be served soon. According to luxuryhunts.com, you can book a ten day trophy lion safari hunt which is all inclusive. They provide you with airport pickup, licenses, trophy fee on lion, taxes, food, lodging and all beverages, wine and beer for duration of stay, the services of a professional hunter, vehicles, trackers, skinners, cook, daily laundry, and the field preparation of trophies. With the cost total averaging over $50,000, it is apparent that big game hunting is exclusively for those who are of the upper-class, and is done merely for sport or as a hobby. Personally, I feel as if hunting for the pure satisfaction of taking another life to be considered unethical, especially if it's done purely for sport. .
I, myself, have never been hunting before and I have many friends that hunt regularly as a hobby, but a majority of them do it for ethical reasons such as to provide themselves or their family with food. Many people hunt on a regular basis but, I draw the line on big game hunting in the safari because it is unethical in the sense that it is done purely for sport and the self-satisfaction of taking another life. I encourage my audience to do some research on the topic to become more educated on why safari (big game) hunting is unethical.
The reason I chose this controversial topic was because, I want others to become more aware as to what's taking place when people are hunting in the safari.