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Related: About this forumB.C. bans trophy hunting for Grizzly bears, total ban in Great Bear Rainforest
Killing grizzly bears for trophy will come to an end in British Columbia, but not before hunters get one more shot this season.
Natural Resource Operations Minister Doug Donaldson said the province is moving to ban trophy hunting for grizzly bears and will complete ban the hunt of grizzlies in the Great Bear Rainforest as of Nov. 30.
But the current season that begins in some parts of the province this week is set to go ahead, Donaldson said, because hunting permits were already issued months ago.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/b-c-bans-trophy-hunting-for-grizzly-bears-total-ban-in-great-bear-rainforest-1.3545828
Duppers
(28,127 posts)If they must hunt to feed their families, that's another story.
We have a guide industry that's geared to bringing wealthy people into the province from outside to shoot wolves, bears, bighorn sheep, etc. Total hunting licenses and guide fees pale in comparison to the tourist dollars brought in by people who just want to see the animals in their natural habitat. This segment of the economy is growing year by year. I'm hoping ending grizzly hunt is only the first step in outright banning of trophy hunting in the province.
Duppers
(28,127 posts)I did not know you live in BC, one of the most beautiful places in the world.
hatrack
(59,592 posts)Just wondering why it took so damn long.
OnlinePoker
(5,725 posts)16 years ago, the newly-elected Liberal (in name only) government, reopened the hunt. The NDP government has now reinstated the ban. Hopefully, if/when the Liberals get re-elected, they will keep the ban in place.