Trophy hunting is the selective hunting ofwild game animals. Although parts of the slain animal may be kept as a hunting trophyor memorial (usually the skin, antlers and/or head), the carcass itself is sometimes used as food.
Trophy hunting has firm supporters and opponents. Public debate about trophy hunting often centres on the question of the morality of sport hunting and the question of the extent to which the money paid by trophy hunters benefits the population of game animals and the local economy.
Trophy hunting should not be confused withpoaching, the practice of taking game illegally.