CONCLUSION

The current system by which the Director of Wildlife assisted by a small committee, controls the allocation of hunting blocks has failed miserably: Poaching has been on the rise, while contiguous communities have been excluded. While recognizing that that the Wildlife Department has a contribution to make in wildlife management, those who reject the need for a fundamental reform of the current system can only be motivated by self-preservation, job security and blatant self-interest. Limiting the discretionary power that the Director of Wildlife currently enjoys, and ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability through the implementation of one of the three options discussed above, will remedy one of the industry's most serious and long-standing problems. By introducing such reforms, Tanzania has an opportunity to pioneer a model of wildlife utilization capable of harmonizing revenue, equity, and conservation goals.