I don't understand how you…

I don't understand how you can continue a spring bear hunt, while at same time, acknowledging that you also need to reduce the bear hunt for the Bruce - you even acknowledge 'particularly for females'. Human intervention has already taken it's toll. I understand the law that says females with cubs are off limits, but that can be difficult to administer, and not every hunter will be able to tell with certainty that the bear has no cubs. Once a mistake of that nature is done, it cannot be taken back - the cubs will be orphaned. I am concerned about this proposal and I would ask that you reconsider, else these other areas may well be in the same position as Bruce, where you eventually have to limit the hunt, because the population is declining too rapidly. We all know spring is a time for babies, and black bears are no exception, please consider the possibility of mistakes being made at this crucial time of year for those young bears, who need their mothers. thank you