Another twist - in countries where rich idiots can pay to slaughter an elephant, the game wardens have an incentive (and the resources) to manage the population

Another twist - in countries where rich idiots can pay to slaughter an elephant, the game wardens have an incentive (and the resources) to manage the populations (i.e. move problem elephants, and fight poachers). In countries without hunting permits, the whole system is underfunded, making it much easier for poachers to move in.