This manual addresses this request and provides both technical and operational guidance on approaches and practices adopted by countries where regulated or sport hunting is conducted. This hunting industry brings considerable benefits, when and where well-managed, as documented in recent FAO publications (see FAO/CIC Technical series papers no. 7 & 8). However, like any sector, the hunting sector is in need of improvement in respect to (i) nature conservation, (ii) rural socio-economy and (iii) cultural livelihoods and lifestyles. By raising the level of professionalism in its administration, it is expected that the performances and quality of services of the whole sector will improve. Good administration is obviously crucial for promoting best practices and discouraging the others.