I am very opposed to the…

I am very opposed to the proposal of a permanent bear hunting policy in the spring. I have great difficulty in understanding how pleasure can be derived from killing such magnificent wild creatures for no good reason at any time of the year. Do we have to pander to the minority of Ontarians who consider destruction of wild animals a pastime? Economic factors should not be a consideration in decisions that impact the well-being of our natural resources, specifically wildlife. Also, the fact that hunters cannot reliably differentiate between between male bears and females with cubs, makes the spring hunt proposal incomprehensible. Eco-tourism has proved to be more financially profitable to local economies than hunting in many parts of the world. I encourage the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Government to pursue an eco-tourism initiative. I sincerely hope that the Ontario government makes the right decision and projects a forward-thinking and responsible mindset to the rest of country and the world. Thank you.