Overview

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.

Additional Resources

• Boone and Crockett Club


• News Miner story about Alan scoring a record sheep