What is your definition of a "trophy" animal? Why are some hunters motivated by the size of antlers or horns on the animals that they pursue? In episode 8, I talk with Alan Jubenville, retired Professor of Natural Resource Management and official measurer for the Boone and Crockett Club, about trophy hunting. Alan has a fascinating background and has hunted extensively in Alaska and around the world, especially for sheep. Join us to hear many exciting hunting stories and Alan’s view of what constitutes a trophy animal…you might be surprised.
Show Notes
0:30 – Introductions 8:30 – Alan gives us his hunting resume 15:30 – We talk about Alan’s experience as a trophy scoring and what he views as a trophy 18:15 – I ask Alan why he mounts his “trophies”? 20:40 – What is Alan’s favorite hunt? 24:50 – I ask Alan why he hunts, which leads into a story about a hunt for a Marco Polo ram. 31:00 – I ask Alan how you research a trophy hunt, which also leads into several great hunting story. 38:35 – We return to questions about criticism of trophy hunting and hunting in genera 42:00 – Hear what Alan sees for the future of hunting and science? 46:40 – We revisit the story of Alan’s favorite hunt. 52:55 – I ask Alan about his final thoughts especially for young hunters. 55:15 – We finish with concluding statements about trophy hunting. 57:10 – Outro.