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Hence the expression "as greedy as a pig".
Looks like shoot-at-sight orders are working against poachers. >

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I hate them just as much as you but remember these people are often poor desperate and have little other options.
However, whatever incentives and laws that have been put in place are working wonderfully. >

Pirates also are "often poor desperate and have little other options." But I don't think that a lot of people would argue that we should treat them with kid gloves because of it.
Poachers are often kill park rangers and witnesses. So "shooting to kill" is also necessary for the ranger's safety and for the people under their watch.
Mind you. "shooting to kill" is not the same as summary executing poachers. If they surrender they should be imprisoned. Not executed.
But. Unless so. They should be treated as enemy soldiers and, as such, rangers should be able to engage them with armed fire.
Especially because. In many places where poaching are common. Poachers are also part of guerrillas and terrorist organizations. As they use poaching as a way to fund themselves.
Edit: Mind you. This should be accompanied with socio-economic programs that eliminate the necessity of poaching to make a living.
"shooting to kill" is a short-term solution to direct danger. socio-economic programs are a long-term and permanent solution to the social problem that causes poaching. >

Really these conversations are looking at two different angles of the problem, and the two angles are complementary, not opposed.
Poachers in the sanctuary are clearly heavily armed dangerous people. They do need to be dealt with as such.  However, the problem of poaching is not going to resolve by killing them. It will reduce rhino deaths, but also escalates violence and puts even more people at risk, because ultimately the poachers aren't doing it because they want to kill rhinos or because they don't fear the consequences, they're doing it because it is extremely lucrative in a place where making that kind of money can be otherwise impossible. The problem of poaching will only be resolved by not making people so desperate that they feel like the risks of poaching (or the risk of joining gangs that will fund themselves with poaching, which is ultimately a similar problem) are worth the rewards. >

No rhinos poached in Assam (India) in 2022 for 1st time in 45 years >

Not sure your point here. Do you understand what "the two angles are complementary, not opposed" means? >

Maybe because the problem of poaching seems to have been solved.
And, no poaching and poverty are not the same thing. >

You can just say "No, I didn't understand" and save yourself some time. There's no shame in not understanding things. >

tHe PrObLeM oF pOaChInG iSnT tHe PoAcHiNg!1!1
is just the lamest fucking line.
Grow the fuck up. >

Poach The Poachers >

Great job by rangers, locals and government! >

This is good news and a great start to 2023.  Well done India! >

Do they still allow rich people to pay to shoot one?
Did I hit a nerve? Because no country out there with these kinds of animals is infallible. >

Since the rest of the answers got derailed... Here's the actual answer to your question.
There are no game reserves in India any more. All former reserves were changed to sanctuaries over 2 decades ago.
No, you can't pay anyone to organize a private hunt. Not legally anyway. Note that gun control is also strict here. Hunting safaris used to be a thing. Not any more. It is deeply frowned upon, as is displaying hunting trophies. We have some deer antlers passed down from my great grandfather tucked away in storage somewhere.
Hunting is allowed in some areas. But only for people who have traditionally been hunting in their region for centuries. These areas are incredibly small and game type is heavily restricted. So, if you belong to a certain tribe in a certain part of the country, your village may be allowed to shoot and kill a deer once a year. >

I'm a fan of "if you can kill a rhino/lion/bear with your bare hands, you get to keep it. Poach away" >

What about a pig? >

A full grown pig will fuck your shit up. 2-3 can make sure you don't ever leave their pen. There is a reason old farmers used to avoid pigs eating meat at all costs, some pigs change with "the taste of blood in their mouths". People used to dispose of fresh murder by feeding the body to the pigs. They crunch bones into smaller pieces and eat the whole thing.