As an avid archery bear…

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As an avid archery bear hunter, and successful in the last 4 spring bear hunts, I fully support the decision to make the spring hunt a regular season. I would like some more clarification on who all will require a “licence to provide black bear services”. I live in Northern Ontario, and due to the fact that hunting and fishing camp owners had their bear hunting tags significantly reduced in the last year, most choose to only provide bear hunts in the fall. Spring time is very busy for camps with walleye and pike fishing open and it is not feasible for a camp to guide bears with such limited amount of tags. I live in an area around several hunting and fishing camps that do NOT offer the spring bear hunt. As a resident I set up my bear stands near my home, which is also in someone’s BMA. I have 3 bear stands and baits that I actively use for myself, my family and close friends. Does this now mean that I will require a “licence to provide black bear services”? My friends and family come help me bait, so it is not a guided hunt. I do not agree with this proposed change.