I submit my comments in…

I submit my comments in opposition to black bear hunting in Ontario Canada.

One thing that does not make any sense is why black bear hunting is even being considered in the first place when accurately numbers of this population have yet to be obtained.

What has yet to occur is a rational explanation in your literature as to why exactly black bear hunting is even necessary. This isn’t about securing food. No one hunts a bear for food or controlling the population. No. This is mostly about Trophy Hunting. Stalking and then committing lethal violence upon an innocent animal isn’t sport. It’s sick, unnecessary, cruel & vile. No living being should have to grow up with a bullseye on their back.

And what about the cubs? Have you stopped to think about what would happen to these babies if they become orphans? How they would survive if their mother is killed?

Regardless of the numbers, this black bear hunting needs to end. It’s 2020 not the 1900’s. It’s time to evolve & find better ways; *nonviolent* ways to address issues that impact the black bear & it’s population such as climate change & conflicts with humans.

Please have a heart and end black bear hunting. Thank you.