Not only is the resignation a mockery but knowing such a disrespectful person lives in Idaho with such a high 'job title' is frightening. https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdo...ing-with-animals-he-killed-during-africa-hunt
I wonder if African law Authorities are looking for him... If Africa doesn't care about their wild life which is more of a blessing than a curse, then maybe Africa should be noted for not giving concern to the wild animals. What a shame to have such wonderful beautiful creatures killed all for sport. But what's going on in the dating scene? Anyone know??
"I recently made some poor judgments that resulted in sharing photos of a hunt in which I did not display an appropriate level of sportsmanship and respect for the animals I harvested," Fischer wrote. "While these actions were out of character for me, I fully accept responsibility and feel it is best for the citizens of Idaho and sportsmen and women that I resign my post. I apologize to the hunters and anglers of Idaho who I was appointed to represent and I hope that my actions will not harm the integrity and ethic of the Idaho Fish & Game Department moving forward." https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdo...ing-with-animals-he-killed-during-africa-hunt The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority is entrusted with the task of managing the “entire wildlife population of Zimbabwe, whether on private or communal land.” This includes the management of Zimbabwe’s 11 national parks, including the Hwange National Park, recreational parks, safari areas and sanctuaries. While the Authority permits controlled hunting in some of the parks and wildlife estates under its jurisdiction, it does so “through a comprehensive quota system that allows for sustainable and non-destructive hunting.” Following the recent killing of Cecil and another incident involving an illegal hunt, the Authority has suspended the hunting of lions, leopards, and elephants near the Hwange National Park and has began “an industry wide investigation to crack down and weed out any illegal hunting activities.” It has also suspended bow hunting. Zimbabwe had put in place a similar ban on lion trophy hunting in 2005, which it lifted in 2008. It is unclear how long the suspension will last. The Parks and Wildlife Act lists a number of “specially protected animals,” which cannot be hunted for sport. These include cheetahs, black and square-lipped rhinoceros, and pythons. (PWA sec. 43.) A hunting permit for this category of animals may be issued only for good reason, including for educational and scientific purpose or management of the animal population. (Id. sec. 46.) Lions are not listed as specially protected animals and can be hunted. However, a number of restrictions do apply to the hunting of lions. Hunting of any wildlife, including lions, requires a permit and whether one is issued largely depends on the location of the wildlife. For instance, unless authorized to do so, which is possible only in limited circumstances, it is prohibited to “hunt any wildlife . . . . in a national park.” (Id. sec. 24; PWRs sec. 17.) In this instance, a hunting permit may be issued only if the animal is injured or sick, causing damage to property, or considered to be a danger to humans. (PWA sec. 23.) Strict hunting restrictions also apply to sanctuaries and safari areas. Hunting in these areas may take place only for limited purposes (including scientific and educational purpose, to protect human life or property, or “any other purpose, in the opinion of the Authority, is in the interests of the conservation of animals”) and with proper permits. (Id. secs. 34 & 38.) Although not as restricted, hunting in areas outside of national parks, sanctuaries or safari areas, may take place only with a permit and in accordance to the terms of the permit. (PWA sec. 59.) It appears that only male lions may be hunted. Although none are said to exist at this time, restrictions regarding the age of a male lion that may be hunted are under consideration in order to limit the impact of hunting on the lion population. Hunting in the Parks and Wildlife Estate (including national parks, safari areas and sanctuaries) is permitted only during day time. (PWA sec. 17; PWRs sec. 18.) When a non-resident person applies to go on a hunting safari, the person must be accompanied by what is known as a professional hunter who must be duly licensed. (PWA sec. 66; PWRs secs. 55-57.) Whenever a professional hunter intends to take a person who is not ordinarily a Zimbabwe resident on a hunting safari, he is required to give the Authority notice of intention to conduct the safari. (PWRs sec. 59.) The Authority may then issue a permit including specific conditions. (Id.) The professional hunter is required to “supervise and control the hunting by everyone who hunts during safaris conducted by him in terms of his license.” (PWA. sec. 66.) In addition, a professional hunter must “take all reasonable steps” to make sure that a person whom he accompanies in a hunting safari understands all applicable conditions and to “prevent any unlawful hunting.” (Id.) According to the country’s law, where a person “does or omits to do anything which is an essential element of a crime in terms of any law” and at the time was mistaken about (had an “erroneous impression” regarding the nature of the law) or ignorant (had no idea of the law’s existence) of the law, he or she may have a valid defense only if the mistake or ignorance was the result of advice provided by “an administrative officer . . . he had reason to believe was charged with the administration of the law concerned and was familiar with its contents.” (sec. 236) Outside of this, mistake or ignorance may be a consideration in sentencing: the law states that “genuine mistake or ignorance as to the relevant provisions of a law on the part of a person charged with a crime shall merely be a factor to be taken into account in the assessment of sentence.” 8. Where can I find more information about the wildlife laws in different countries in Africa? https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2015/08/falqs-laws-related-to-hunting-lions-in-zimbabwe/ In addition, the Regulations prohibit the use of “any rifle or shot-gun capable of firing more than one cartridge as a result of one pressure on the trigger . . . or . . . a pistol or revolver.” (PWRs sec. 53.) While the use of a bow and arrow was previously prohibited only in places other than communal land, in 1999 Zimbabwe introduced additional restrictions on this particular weapon. It amended the Regulations and restricted bow hunting to “alienated land.” This includes private land, state land held under the terms of an agreement of purchase or lease, or trust land held under terms of an agreement of lease. (PWA sec. 2.) The amendments also imposed an absolute prohibition on the use of the following:
