To the MNRF Fish and…

To the MNRF Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch, Wildlife Section,
Public Input Co-ordinator

ERO # 019-3685

Proposed changes to Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
to to allow for the issuance of licences of new dog train and trial areas, and to allow the transfer of licences.

If the original intention of the FWCA and supporting Ontario Regulation 668/98 (Wildlife in Captivity) was to eventually phase out the dog train and trial operations
then that should not be changed.

What has changed since 1997 when train and trial operations were last approved ?

The MNRF’s message needs to continue to be one of respect and care for wildlife and their habitat.
Wildlife are not a commodity and deserve humane treatment.

Therefore, I am absolutely against the use of captive wild animals as lures for sport training dogs because it causes extraordinary stress and suffering to them as they are killed.

At one time Bear Baiting was a common form of sport and was abolished because it causes suffering. Let’s not go backwards.

MNRF has a duty to promote husbandry for wildlife and responsible ways for people and wildlife to coexist.