While I not in favour of…

While I not in favour of this bear hunt and think it should be cancelled, I strongly believe certain parameters must be put in place if it is to continue.
1. For starters, females with cubs must be protected. Given that the cubs are frequently treed or kept away by their mother while she forages I’m not sure how you can maintain their safety. The current season of May 1 to June 15 should be changed to June 1 to June 30 to protect females with cubs as well as the cubs themselves.
2. I have yet to hear where culling and extended hunting have been successful in population control and most often they create undesirable and unanticipated outcomes. Evidence as to the accomplishments and milestones of the pilot project and the extended pilot project (not the original strategy written before the hunts) need to be released to the public.
3. Baiting should not take place under any circumstances to ensure everyone’s safety. Additionally the use of hounds/dogs to chase, tree and/or otherwise harass bears should be immediately halted.
4. A report should be created and released on efforts of the Ontario government to increase availability of non-consumptive ecotourism opportunities in the province alongside the limited spring bear hunt.