In a well-reasoned op-ed in the Aug. 6, Wall Street Journal, the authors quoted work of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe for perspective in the wake of news coverage generated by the taking of a named lion in Zimbabwe. “Lions are not in trouble because of responsible sport hunting. In fact, evidence shows that scientifically sound conservation programs that include limited, well-managed sport hunting can and do contribute to the long-term survival of the species.” Read the op-ed.