SIBU: A total of 11 licensed crocodile hunters attended a briefing on human-crocodile conflict programme and crocodile hunting licence holders’ terms and conditions conducted by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) on Monday (Jul 6).
SFC said the briefing was aimed at providing licensed crocodile hunters with information on managing human-crocodile conflicts, strengthening their understanding of licence terms and conditions, and ensuring that all hunting operations are carried out professionally, safely and in accordance with existing legal requirements.
During the session, participants received detailed explanations on procedures for managing human-crocodile conflicts, reporting requirements for crocodile catches, the responsibilities of licence holders, operational safety measures, and the responsible use of social media to prevent the spread of content that could lead to misunderstandings or create negative perceptions of crocodile management activities.
The briefing by the Enforcement and Protection Division also provided an opportunity for licence holders to share their views, discuss their field experiences and seek clarification on issues relating to the implementation of licence conditions and the management of human-crocodile conflicts in their respective areas.
Also joining the session via Zoom were deputy general manager (Conservation) Madahan Kiflie, the officer in charge of the Crocodile Management Section, and representatives from the Permit, Licensing and Registration Division in Kuching.
SFC hoped that such briefings would further strengthen cooperation between the corporation and licensed crocodile hunters, ensuring that human-crocodile conflict management is carried out effectively, with integrity and in line with the objectives of wildlife conservation in Sarawak.
