This would scupper demand for the centuries-old craft of stuffing hunters' quarry for display.
The bill, which bans the import of hunting trophies, could open the way for a deluge of similar legislation, Swart worries. The British legislation, which aims to help protect endangered animals, was approved by UK lawmakers in March. Trophy hunting - where hunters pay thousands of dollars for the right to kill usually big game animals like elephants and lions - has long been controversial.
Piles of skins, skulls, horns and bones lay in his workshop, waiting to be turned into rugs and ornaments.Most come from culling done by game reserves, while a smaller part is brought in by international hunters, says Swart.