Blockade Updates
The BC Wildlife Federation has been informed that anti-hunting groups are raising money to finance a trip to Northern B.C. with the objective of blocking resident hunters’ access to moose hunting areas.
The BCWF took proactive steps to address the possibility of illegal blockades and to find solutions by discussing the problem with the Tahltan First Nations, government, and by seeking legal expertise.
It became apparent that government had no plans deal with illegal blockades, leaving the BCWF to deal with the issue on its own.
The BCWF believes maintaining public access to shared resources is a principal upon which this organization was founded.
The BCWF is prepared to support our membership and resident hunters and ensure that access to wildlife is maintained.
The first step for anyone encountering a blockade is to follow our protocols for documenting any illegal action taken by protestors.
Without being confrontational, hunters are encouraged to take photos and notes of any blockades to submit to the RCMP, Conservation Officers and the BCWF.
Should a blockade materialize, BCWF is prepared to file a legal injunction if other solutions are not successful.
A legal injunction comes at a significant financial cost, but the BCWF will not stand down from supporting our members.
The BCWF would appreciate donations to the Action Fund to help deal with this issue.