B.C. First Nations ban moose hunt after wildfires destroy habitats

[East Van Ray]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...t-bc-1.4812605

Fires have also opened up more access for hunters, statement says

Two First Nations governments in the B.C. Interior are joining together to ban all limited-entry hunting for moose in their respective territories, while accusing the province of not taking effective action to protect the animals.The Tsilhqot'in Nation and Southern Dakelh Nation Alliance say in a joint statement that this year's record-breaking wildfires have made struggling moose populations in the region even more vulnerable.

• ​?Esdilagh First Nation partners with conservation officers to enforce ban on moose hunting

The fires have drastically reduced high-value habitat for the animals, while creating thousands of access routes for hunters and predators.


The First Nations say the situation is so dire that many locals are choosing not to exercise their Aboriginal rights to hunt moose and are going without their main source of winter food.
"When our moose suffer, our people suffer," Chief Betty Cahoose wrote in the statement.

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They say that while the provincial government continues to issue limited-entry hunting permits, they are asking all hunters to respect the ban they're imposing on their territories.

The provincial government could not immediately be reached for comment.

[Russell]

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/...ban-1.23422970


I'm still going moose hunting region 7 this year, might be the last with our gutless bunch of politicians running this gong show.

[srupp]

Talked with government of BC..moose hunt east of Fraser river STILL open.
Indians demand otherwise..grrr
Steven

[fozzy]

Where does a person find an accurate map of the area they propose to close?
will the BC wildlife branch send out notices of closures to those people who’s draws are affected?

[Sharpish]

They can't close it guys .. there are too many roads .. they might blockade a few easy target roads but most of the road network is used by all sorts of people and they can't stop people. Best they can do is an 'information session' type blockade.

[sumonda]

Moose? no I'm here for Mulies.

[IronNoggin]

I'm still going moose hunting region 7 this year, might be the last with our gutless bunch of politicians running this gong show.

Rolling in the morning to Region 7...
Two BC Rednecks, and two Hunter-Hosted Albertan Rednecks.
300 mags all round, and around half a bazillion rounds for them.
What could possibly go wrong??

Cheers,
Nog

[KimberKid]

Closed for all groups or can they still hunt Moose in the 'banned' region? If they are allowed to do this, all LEH Moose hunts from this point on are at risk..

[Jelvis]

Iron don't get too excited, I can feel the vibes over the line, whoa, your ready.
Jel -- When you step out, they'll fall to their knees brah --

[East Van Ray]

Not sure if this is accurate ... take a look ... https://cfjctoday.com/article/635521...moose-hunt-ban