I oppose introduction of a…

I oppose introduction of a spring bear hunt because:

Bear cubs will continue to be orphaned if the hunt becomes permanent. While it’s currently against the law to kill cubs and mother bears accompanied by cubs, mother bears often leave their cubs in trees when searching for food. If a mother is killed, her cubs will likely die slowly of starvation or be eaten by predators.

Hunting bears doesn’t improve human safety. Stopping human-bear conflict is achieved by removing access to garbage, barbeques, and other attractants.

Bears have low reproduction rates, meaning the survival of adult females is vital for the species.
The government has disclosed a need to reduce black bear hunting in Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula due to population concerns, yet it is simultaneously proposing to allow the hunting and trapping of these bears in that region for one week each spring. This is irresponsible.

Even the economic argument for allowing the hunt is weak. The government has said the economic impact would be neutral or positive, but has provided no evidence to support this claim.

In addition hunting as a "recreation" is rapidly declining in support from the general public worldwide. The compulsion to derive pleasure from killing any sentinent being has been proven to be closely linked to the sociopath profile. Interacting with the natural environment via eco tourism where the Canadian Wildlife is observed and enjoyed is an economically lucrative and sustainable path forward for Canada.

All Canadian DMOs promote this country with images of bears thriving in their natural habitat. The perception that this is a nation of hillbillies running around slaughtering wildlife for fun would not do Canada any justice on the international stage.