Animal bounties are payments made by governments or other organizations to hunters in exchange for killing specific animals. The animals targeted by bounties are typically those that are considered pests, such as wolves, coyotes, and rabbits. In some cases, the bounty is paid for each animal killed, while in others, it is paid for each animal pelt or carcass brought in. Bounties have been used for centuries as a way to control populations of predators and other unwanted animals. In recent years, however, there has been increasing debate over the ethics of bounties, with some arguing that they are inhumane and ineffective. Nonetheless, bounties remain a popular means of managing wildlife populations in many parts of the world.