I very strongly oppose ERO…

I very strongly oppose ERO 019-0022 which reduces the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting.

Only 5-10% of ontarians hunt and less black bears, yet this ERO will endanger the majority of people with such hunting techniques. For example hikers, families, bird watchers and our dogs could come across black bears attracted to the bait.

There will be a larger risk of more vehicle collisions with large animals, causing serious harm to the driver and passengers, animals, and to the vehicles.

The majority of us use wild spaces for recreation so regulations should be put in place to protect us rather than to harm us as ERO 019-0022 would do.