Originally Posted by
huntingfamily
The 'hunters for bc' crew started a small splinter group off of the Hunting BC facebook group. I remember some posters being frustrated with people not supporting a personal ban on antlerless and smaller buck/bull hunting in BC. Even though it was lawful in the hunting regulations to do so. This is when the new group began.
There was a lot of ridicule and condemnation of anybody that attempted to say why they consider hunting of does and small bucks. There was a peer pressure factor to it. To me it was all about restricting hunter regulations, and subsequent hunter opportunity for older hunters and parents attempting
to help their kids experience the hunt and maybe even be successful. Practically anyone who doesn't hold out for 'the big one'.
They have since been marketing themselves on social media as the saviours to wildlife management in BC, primarily through more restrictive hunting regulations.
Unless I see more transparency in public communications, and suitable answers as to what exactly the agenda of the group has, I would not consider joining it.
I see the changes proposed by the BC government as a good way for all of us to have our say. Please ensure you do that prior to the January 17 deadline.
This is my opinion only.