Dallas, Texas (CNN) -- The Dallas Safari Club auctioned off a black rhino hunting permit in Namibia for $350,000, according to the club's public relations firm.
Wealthy hunters gathered Saturday evening inside the Dallas Convention Center to bid on the rare chance to hunt one of the world's most endangered animals.
The Safari Club says the auction was done in the name of conservation, to save the threatened black rhinoceros. All proceeds will be donated to the Namibian government and will be earmarked for conservation efforts, club officials say.
Animal conservationists estimate there are only about 5,000 black rhinos in the world, 1,700 of which are in the southern Africa nation. They are considered a "critically endangered species" by wildlife organizations around the world.
"This is the best way to have the biggest impact on increasing the black rhino population," said Ben Carter, executive director of the Dallas Safari Club.
Question, is there a bigger mogul move than dropping a bullpen catcher salary to go hunt a wild offensive lineman in the African Savannah? There can't be. I honestly can't fathom a more absurd use of 350k.
By the way LOVE the director's explanation for handing out permits to go hunt an endangered species, 'this is the best way to preserve the species.' Letting people kill them is the best way? Go kick rocks bro. Stop pussy footing and just say that you're accepting an absurd amount of money to let rich lunatics go hunt a horned Mama June.
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