BC NDP on Grizzly Bear Trophy Hunt Ban- Questions Answered

[Whonnock Boy]

A sad fact of life is all politicians lie, cheat, and steal in the name of progress. There's only one guy on the planet who is currently fulfilling his campaign promises, and that's Trump. Who'da thunk??? Eventually though, he too will cross the line, if he hasn't already.

The NDP will also betray the BC residents when they are elected.

[1899]

What other reason is there to hunt grizzly bear? People don't hunt them to eat them do they?

Yes, they do. The government of the Yukon has an excellent publication out called Bear Bacon and Boot Grease, or something like that. My friend from Whitehorse says a root/berry eating grizzly is excellent table fare - just like a black bear.

[Rookie Hunter]

You guys are nailing it. Education and funding are key. Education for hunters that are struggling to find the truth through the BS; and the non-hunting environmentalists who don't understand that hunters are their 'natural partners' against politicians and corporations that would rather damage BC habitat/wildlife than miss out on an opportunity. Education for those caught up in the buzzwords like "trophy hunting".

Also agree that conservation should be approached in a non-partisan way, driven by science and sustainability.

Funding is required. Why don't our license dollars go directly to Conservation like fishing licenses do? Can we talk about increasing license fees for the sake of sustainability? $15 seems awful cheap for a Deer, $25 for an Elk? I say increase by 100% (most folks are spending $1000-10000 on optics. I'm sure we can all take a hit on the license fees with the caveat that the $ go to conservation directly). How about a wildlife tax on all firearm and bow purchases? This is where the compromise from us, as hunters, comes in. Some US states have already done this, and I believe Idaho hunters are pushing for increased license fees as well.

Final note, as hunters we all have a responsibility to treat each other, the land, the animals and non-hunters with respect. This is how we turn chairs around and start conversations. We are new to hunting (2-3 years), and have learned that most hunters do this and take pride in it. But there are many that don't, and they can ruin it for everyone.