Only during the last few decades has the concept of ecosystem services become important. The value of the ecosystem services of the entire biosphere is possibly greater than the global Gross-Domestic Product (GDP). This realization has led to a shift from unplanned exploitation to conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources. Wild animals also enjoy protection through various laws and conventions. Tourist trophy hunting began in Kenya in the twentieth century and later spread throughout Africa. There is no evidence to suggest that it is essential as a management strategy or that it reduces human-wildlife conflict. With increasing awareness, public opinion is generally against trophy hunting. But since trophy hunting is a hobby of the rich, many justifications are put forward by those involved in this industry. However, these justifications are not supported by facts and scientific studies. The governments of various countries need to develop an exit policy to put an end to this practice of trophy hunting which is based on a colonial mindset. For the well-being of humanity, existing forests and natural ecosystems must be managed with a global vision to combat climate change and ensure the continuity of ecosystem services. An ecosystem manager has a multifaceted task—preserving and maintaining ecosystem services, involving people in the sustainable use of usufruct rights, managing human-wildlife conflict through an integrated strategy, creating awareness of nature through a non-lethal ecotourism program, running programs and activities for generating livelihood and other benefits to local population, creating a sense of serenity in the wild animals, etc. Trophy hunting has no place in a responsible ecosystem management.