Date Time Conservation paradox – pros and cons of recreational hunting Recreational hunting is frequently suggested as a way to conserve nature and support local people’s livelihoods. However, recreational hunting, especially hunting of charismatic species for their trophies, raises ethical and moral concerns. In a new article published in the journal One Earth, scientists from the University of Helsinki in Finland and Flinders University in Australia have reviewed more than 1,000 studies on recreational hunting. This is the first attempt to summarize the scientific literature examining the biodiversity and social effects of recreational hunting globally. “We used automated approaches to investigate and summarize the main topics surrounding recreational hunting. This also allowed us to determine the geographic spread and diversity of species hunted around the globe”, says Professor Corey Bradshaw from Flinders University.