 It is believed that the Clovis and Folsom cultures, ending around 8,000 BCE, were big-game hunters primarily, ending coincident with the extinction of Pleistocene megafauna.Big-game hunting is also a sport, pursued to collect specimens for museums, recreation, and as a hobby.Sharply rising in popularity during the Victorian Era, it peaked during the 20th century, and includes many famous big game hunters.