Scotland has pledged to review its hunting laws amid massive public outcry after an American hunter slaughtered some of the nation’s iconic wildlife and posted trophy photos on social media.
Hunter Larysa Switlyk hosts a hunting show called ‘Larysa Unleashed’ on Canadian television and has more than 79,000 followers on Instagram. The trophy hunter visited Scotland over a month ago, following up her trip by posting a handful of photos where she poses with the animals she has murdered with high-powered firearms.
One of the photos shows the woman smiling beside a dead Royal Scottish stag, with the caption “can’t wait to bring it back to the castle for the chefs to cook it up!”
She also posed with the corpses of a wild goat and ram, describing the experience as a “fun hunt.”
Although hunting these animals is legal in the UK, the ensuing public backlash has reached as far as the Scottish government, with many politicians vowing to reconsider the hunting laws.
“We fully understand why so many people find these images of hunted animals being held up as trophies so upsetting,” said Roseanna Cunningham, cabinet secretary for environment, climate change, and land reform in Scotland. “…we understand the concerns raised by these images and, in light of them, the Environment Secretary will review the situation and consider whether any clarification of or changes to the law might be required.”
Switlyk’s social media accounts have blown up, with thousands of users now attacking the self-proclaimed huntress, who says she is even receiving death threats.
If there is one good thing to come from the murder of these innocent animals, it’s that the issue of trophy hunting is now at the forefront of media and political agendas in Scotland. Here’s hoping this cold-hearted killer has triggered a change that will eventually see trophy hunting banned in the nation.
“Yet again, instead of celebrating Scotland’s magnificent wildlife, we are seeing these beautiful animals exploited in the name of sport,” said Moyes. “This is not the kind of tourism we should be encouraging in Scotland, let alone allowing to happen in the 21st century.”
This is what the world needs. A real acknowledgement of this problem. A real problem in real life that threatens these animals, some of which are endangered and peaceful. Scotland and the UK could really take an approach many other places would not, and join leadership is these efforts, making a strong example. What is satisfying in killing these animals? The end of the post says it all, mentioning modern day. This broad is really showing off in these pictures, taking in the moment. It’s sick and menacing. And is it necessary for a high powered gun? I don’t like hunting of any kind. Now, if you do hunt and knew what you were doing, then you wouldn’t need that. Many places have to start showing compassion and setting standards. Maybe the rest of the world will wake up and follow a lead, finally realizing it’s what’s right.
Such a travesty to selfishly take the life of any living creature ……these animals were magnificent ….some of the finest of their species ….shot down for no good reason except pride and entertainment …..bout’ time we rethink what we consider to be entertainment I’d say …..STOP THE KILLING
How disgusting. She needs a new hobby. Hurting and killing animals is not okay. Sick evil person.
I hope karma gets her!
They prosecute this bitch to the fullest extent of the law!
Larysa needs to be leashed. A very, very short stranglehold leash.
This revolting woman makes her living from trophy hunting. A moral and emotional bankrupt, she should be banned from all countries with wildlife. I can’t think why Canada let her get away with her disgusting and murderous behaviour.This TV show needs to be banned from the airwaves.
What we need is a petition to cancel the TV show because it glories the killing of innocent creatures and promotes the blood thirsty sport of trophy hunting. Not only should hunting animals for trophies be outlawed across he globe, no creature killed in one country should ever be able to be exported out to the hunter’s home country – basically eliminate the ability of the hunter to take their prize head home to hang on the wall. I would also like to see hunting permits only be granted for people needing to hunt in order to feed themselves like Alaskan Natives in impoverish areas. The average Joe here in American where I live can afford to go to the market and buy meat. There is no need to stalk and kill a animal for fun. The more we promote hunting and fishing and allow trophy hunting, the more we destroy wildlife and the environment.
Right on, totally agreed! Where is the petition, to boycott the TV show?
My family came from Scotland. Stop the killing now so my children and grandchildren can see the beauty of their ancestors’ home!
Hope Karma catches up with anyone who does this for so called sport! Disgusting people
i hope the weapon you use backfires and blows our fuking head off you dumb bitch
Stop all cruelty, horrific.
Shoot the cruel bitch!
BRAVO! ALTHOUGH i AM A SHOOTER, I DO NOT HUNT. IF YOU KILL AN ANIMAL AND DON’T EAT IT, YOU’VE TAKEN SOMETHING PRECIOUS FROM THE WORLD!
KILL THE HUNTERS
I really really hope that someone follows through with the death threat!!!! Make it a reality!!! PLEASE!!!!! EVIL VILE FILTHY BITCH!!! I forgot UGLY TOO!!!!
She is a serial killer & says she gets death threats?
I say let the ruthless hunter be hunted!
Let her know what it feels like to be hunted & fearing for life! She is a
Cold hearted calculating psychopath!
Larysa Switllyk is a Trophy Hunter – a very dangerous woman who should be imprisoned for crimes against animals.
It is time for Scotland to shout and scream about this despicable behaviour by an evil, sadistic woman with no empathy – who enjoys killing animals. Because she has dyed blonde hair and smiles, does not mean that she is a nice person. She wears the mask of sanity.
You need to do more than just review your policies. There should be a massive outcry from Scotland. It is imperative for the safety of all animals that this is done. There should be no hesitation as immediate action is vital for the preservation of wild animals in Scotland.
Larysa Switlyk’s name must be put on Animal Abuse Registers around the globe and she must be blocked from travelling to different countries to kill our precious animals.
Ban Larysa Switlyk from entering Scotland and the rest of Britain. She is a threat and a dangerous enemy to all wild animals because she is addicted to killing them and she will never change because she is a set personality.
Totally agree with this suggestion and add that all known trophy hunters should be included in these bans.
Someone should drop her off in the jungle and let her try to survive with no rifle,knife,just water and food enough for maybe 7 days to find herself back before something kills her.
I’d happily drop her off anywhere with NOTHING….not a stitch! Preferably off the edge
of a very high cliff…good for nothing bitch. I hate anyone killing animals. Goddamn her’
and ALL her kind. They must be given the death penalty. There’s no other answer!
Truely heartless to murder these beautiful animals. If nothing is done about this, before we know it others like this evil woman will travel to Scotland thinking it is OK to murder these animals. BUT IT NEEDS TO STOP NOW !!!!!!
Such an evil coward. I hope she and everyone like her get what they deserve.
The pain and suffering they cause these beautiful animals is so hard and unfair to the rest of us who love them
This lady’s violent ways should be put to a complete stop!!!
Hunting for survival is acceptable. But anyone who hunts for fun or for profit deserves to die.
Agreed!
I only hope something good comes out of this horrific killing of majestic animals. STOP THE INSANITY STOP THE KILLING NOW!!
We should shoot and kill you!
F*cking ugly-a$$ c*nt. I hope she dies a horrible, long, agonizing death.
This is truly heartless and as a teacher in today’s society, we have many kiddos that act out violently agains each other and animals. When you lack empathy, you lack so many positive qualities that equate to helping our society become more humane.
Why anyone would think this is something to be elated about never fails to confuse me… I just don’t get it. This magnificent creature was a threat to you? It was invading your space? It was a threat to your health or welfare? For me, a trophy is something awarded to you after playing a game. The only other people who take “trophies” from their victims are psychopaths. Think about that before you next post a picture. Alternatively, reattach your “leash” Larysa and allow yourself to become someone else’s so-called trophy.
This totally disgusts me. I agree, how the hell can you smile after killing these animals.
Heartless!
Evil and sick, go back to America, your kind are not wanted over here
Revolting beyond words!
Revolting beyond words!
I hope there is someone out there that murders her like This MONSTER does to innocent animals
i hope she gets murder die bitch
i hope she get murdered i hate you bitch
Females or children smiling next to their victims is a sight more disturbing than the usual male trog doing the same thing. There is no hope.
Gandhi said, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated.” If you accept this idea, then you must agree that clearly the country of Scotland is woeful lacking in moral progress.
MONEY ALWAYS TALKS, so boycott travel to Scotland, which will impact its tourism industry, and do not buy Scottish products, including alcohol that is produced there. [email protected]
do you mean if some wants to write comment they should also list out all kinds of animal abuse?
I do not agree with trophy hunting or hunting either, but to me trophy hunting is far worse. It shows a different mentality behind the act and I find it disgusting that someone can take pleasure and satisfaction from killing an animal just to kill it.
Of course, while I understand the outrage over trophy hunting I also found it hypocritical. Why the outcry over killing an animal this way when 56 billion farm animals are slaughtered every year for human consumption. Do you think of their misery, their fear and the abuse they suffer before they are killed? When you put meat or animal products in your mouth where is your outrage and anger then for them? Their suffering and death for your enjoyment is no different then a trophy hunters, so think about your own part you play in animal abuse and suffering before you get “outraged” over someone else’s.
Could not agree more.
People who eat meat should be made to spend a day at a slaughter house, bet a serious amount of people would stop eating meat.
ME TOO!!!!!!!
You mean when some one write comment, they should also include all kinds of animal abuses.
do you mean if some wants to write comment they should also list out all kinds of animal abuse?
I AGREE with this comment. Only a demon would smile after killing their victims. The animal agriculture tortures BILLIONS OF ANIMALS every day.in the name of food. People need the same outrage and stop supporting all animal cruelty. Cruelty is cruelty, period. It can never be justified in any form or for any reason. Also, we all need to stop buying from companies that test on animals and go cruelty free, I have made these choices for a kinder, healthier lifestyle and home.
Me too, Sarah. That is why I became vegetarian many years ago. Just the thought of eating an animal makes me sick.
Well said, Sarah! I am vegan/vegetarian so understand exactly what you’re saying which
is why I don’t eat meat, eggs or dairy..The factory farming and dairy industry is as cruel as
trophy hunting.
Do you not know that many thousands of people spend hours every day working against dreadful slaughter methods; middle east and far east, usa -it happens every where- live transport for fattening – not to mention whale slaughter, factory farming- birds raised for the fun of blasting them out of the sky, not necessarily for food-you would not believe how man is ruining the planet and the creatures which are meant to be part of it! I am petitioning, writing letters, emailing, facebook and more til after midnight every day. Also trying to get people to try a healthy life without ingesting the blood of others!
can she fight with them with bare hands?
I would love to see her take on any of these animals WITHOUT her high powered rifle with a scope on it!! Hey bitch why don’t you try taking on these animals on an even playing field!!! Then you would be the hunted and your head would be taken back to the animals home!!! Try that you worthless person!
What a disgusting, heartless, brutal woman. How could anyone want to be associated with her.
How can you smile after you kill. If she was pictured with animals she is helping..alive/well/healthy. Then she could smile. Very sad she gets pleasure out of hurting the few last animals in the wild.
This is very disturbing. Trophy hunting needs to be stopped immediately.
We need to pull all TROPHY HUNTER PASSPORTS AND IF THEY LIVE IN YOUR PART OF THE WORLD–HAVE AT THEM. THIS IS A NEW WORLD AND TROPHY HUNTING SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED.
Good idea Susan.
I hope they also ban her and her sick friends from hunting in the country at all. Her and her hunting buddies IG accounts needs to be taken down.
Esa mujer es una criminal.
Agree with all other comments-the wildlife are beautiful-the “person” is not. Wealthy people like this horrid person, do need to find themselves a new hobby that doesn’t involve killing the world’s beautiful wildlife. Hard to keep angry feelings under control-