BCBusiness
In China, gun ownership is strictly controlled, and there are few opportunities to hunt. Now it is becoming popular with wealthy Chinese prioritizing experiences over activities like shopping when they travel. Tour companies offer trophy hunters the opportunity to shoot animals ranging from wild boar in Texas to bears in Russia and polar bears in Canada. One operator claims buying the right to hunt polar bears from locals helps them financially and doesn’t hurt the numbers of the overall polar bear population.
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