Why so many hunting dogs are needed: The hidden downside of the exam idyll

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Normalization of tracking dog exams perpetuates systemic animal suffering in hunting. | The article highlights a tension between two hunting practices: one that prioritizes immediate kills (Geneva's model) and another that institutionalizes prolonged animal suffering through reliance on tracking dogs. While Geneva's approach aligns with animal welfare and biodiversity goals, the normalization of tracking dog exams undermines these objectives by enabling and excusing poor hunting practices. The n