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Studies by Parks Canada and Dr. Martyn Obbard, formerly with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, show black bears on the Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula are in- danger of extinction within the next fifty years. The study estimates there are approximately 100-316 bears on the peninsula.
Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula black bears are an isolated population, genetically distinct from other Ontario black bears and possibly the only black bears in North America that use crevices for denning.
Any human-induced mortality (ie-spring or fall bear hunt) will only act to reduce the genetic diversity of this isolated population that is known to be in decline. All seasons should be closed completely on the Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula.
In closing, I urge the ministry to abandon both the fall and spring bear hunt on the Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula.
I acknowledge that Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 recognizes and affirms Aboriginal and Treaty rights. I trust that OMNRF has been consulting with Saugeen Ojibway Nation on this issue and will make every effort to accommodate affected First Nations.
Soumis le 13 février 2020 11:24 PM
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Modifications proposées aux règlements sur la chasse à l'ours noir
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