Wildlife, and Habitat in British Columbia Leads to the Formation of a New Coalition

[Ride Red]

We are at a cross road and a huge collective voice is what’s needed now more than ever. The only way to drive government change is through court or mass of voters as they don’t care about the little guy. Hopefully this large representation can stick together and see positive change for all, not just one group.

[J_T]

Thanks for taking the time to post this Andrew.

Minute I saw Wildsight on the list you lost me.

Yep, and Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

I can understand the hesitation or opinion regarding 'strange bed fellows'. Having been involved in this process I can assure you, wildlife, fish (unless it pertains to water) and habitat is not at all on the radar of the current Government. With varying future objectives, I can tell you staying focused on 'what is best for fish and wildlife' to turn the declining populations around is a challenge. The meetings are often slow and feel like they don't make progress.

At the end of the day, only one thing matters. That Government realize there are a lot of voters outside of the major population areas, who have strong opinions about the state of wildlife and these 'voters' are demanding action. Budget allocation, re organization, regional operations management, actual f-ing work on the ground. And being held accountable to the objective of healthier wildlife populations.

Having worked with some of these people that I know we tend to hesitate shaking hands with, they are good, well meaning people with the same agenda. More wildlife. We can fight about what to do with more wildlife once we see some populations turn around.

[Arctic Lake]

If this new coalition increases wildlife and more opportunities for hunting in the future I’m for it !
Arctic Lake

[adriaticum]

Maybe this bunch can fight the government and timber companies to change their practices.
Bring fish and wildlife to the forefront.

[wildcatter]

"The Fish, Wildlife, and Habitat Coalition recognizes and respects the constitutionally protected rights of Indigenous peoples and the collective commitment to advancing reconciliation."
I guess without this announciation you can not start/decide/announce anything these days, is this some kind of new religion that everybody have to kowtow?
Not a word about protecting the rights and access to natural resources for the rest of the population.
In my books reconciliation has to work both ways!

[Deer_Slayer]

Get the bear viewing people out of this. These people are huge enemies of hunting and hunters. These people think anyone who wishes to ever experience seeing a grizzly bear or any bear have to go through them.

[Deer_Slayer]

First step is eradicate the NDP and have a majority Conservative government in BC. Don't ever allow socialist rainbow losers to control our fate in BC again.

[huntingfamily]

If this new coalition increases wildlife and more opportunities for hunting in the future I’m for it !
Arctic Lake

I see a token funding increase for habitat improvements and wildlife monitoring.
I doubt there will be more hunting opportunities for the majority of us. Maybe even less...

[HarryToolips]

Exactly. We're in a new reality now and the only path forward is to have a broader coalition that will include groups that might not be 100% aligned with hunting rights, but still share the ultimate goal of protecting/enhancing habitat and seeing more animals on the landscape.

Yup...we need to put aside our differences, educate the majority including bear viewers as Deer Slayer alluded to that hunters are important in conservation, & work together & band together for a stronger, more influential voice...Now that coalition I would put $ toward, as I am sure every hunter on here would..

[wildcatter]

Yup...we need to put aside our differences, educate the majority including bear viewers as Deer Slayer alluded to that hunters are important in conservation, & work together & band together for a stronger, more influential voice...Now that coalition I would put $ toward, as I am sure every hunter on here would..

You got to be kidding, the "bear viewers" will always be anti-hunting.