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    BCWF- Wildlife Funding statement

    For immediate release

    Kelowna, B.C.

    The BC Wildlife Federation congratulates the Provincial Government for committing to a new wildlife management model today. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations announced it will form a new wildlife agency in late fall 2017 backed by $5 million in start up funds. The agency would be supported by $9 to $10 million collected each year from hunting licence revenues.



    President Jim Glaicar said, "The BC Wildlife Federation commends the Province for its commitment to dedicate hunting licence revenues to a stand-alone agency to enhance wildlife management. The BCWF, on behalf of our 50,000 members, is pleased to have our call for greater investment in fish, wildlife and habitat realized through this investment."



    A dedicated funding model is a concept the BCWF has been promoting intensively for the past two years. This announcement is a validation of the BCWF’s diligence on this file. We look forward to working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to address dwindling fish, wildlife and habitat.



    The new governance model must set specific measurable objectives to recover and increase habitat sustainability, as well as fish and wildlife populations. Currently there are no set population objectives for fish, wildlife and habitat.



    Fish and wildlife in British Columbia are in trouble. That’s why the BC Wildlife Federation is taking action to ensure the future of fish, wildlife and wild spaces. We are holding Town Halls around the province to discuss these issues and share our passion for what makes BC special.



    Please visit: www.bcwf.bc.ca to find out more about theTown Hall meetings we are holding in communities across British Columbia.
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    Re: BCWF- Wildlife Funding statement

    Why a "New Wildlife Agency" when there is a BCWF? Can the BCWF not take this money for their "wildlife Initiatives"?

    If not, why not?

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    Re: BCWF- Wildlife Funding statement

    Again, this is great news....

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    Re: BCWF- Wildlife Funding statement

    It's happening !...We will see as this moves to fruition ...It's about time ..Dennis

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    Re: BCWF- Wildlife Funding statement

    Let's not forget that this was first proposed by the NDP last year, and is 100% on the table if they get elected in May.
    The measure of a man is not how much power he has, it's how he wields it.

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    Re: BCWF- Wildlife Funding statement

    Good news

    As for NDP it will be a cold day in hell before I vote for them. Really only piss poor options available for BC voters

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    Re: BCWF- Wildlife Funding statement

    Agreed... I just do not wish to see people making election decisions based on ignorance.

    Quote Originally Posted by Wild one View Post
    Really only piss poor options available for BC voters
    The measure of a man is not how much power he has, it's how he wields it.

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    Re: BCWF- Wildlife Funding statement

    Quote Originally Posted by Whonnock Boy View Post
    Agreed... I just do not wish to see people making election decisions based on ignorance.
    Fair enough we all have the right to pick our poison

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    Re: BCWF- Wildlife Funding statement

    Quote Originally Posted by Whonnock Boy View Post
    Let's not forget that this was first proposed by the NDP last year, and is 100% on the table if they get elected in May.
    Like everything else in the "carrot" budget " after the election and only if we get elected.

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    Re: BCWF- Wildlife Funding statement

    For sure. I read that the Liberals have promised 6 billion in funding. Would be nice to get a good read on the totals "promised" from all parties. I'm sure it will happen as there's still lots of time left in this dog and pony race we are calling an election.

    Quote Originally Posted by Spy View Post
    Like everything else in the "carrot" budget " after the election and only if we get elected.
    The measure of a man is not how much power he has, it's how he wields it.

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