To Whom It May Concern: I am…

To Whom It May Concern:

I am shocked that the government would consider opening up a regular bear hunting season.

To begin with, bear cubs will be orphaned if the hunt becomes permanent; 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.
Secondly, hunting bears doesn’t improve human safety. Stopping human-bear conflict is achieved by removing access to garbage, barbeques, and other attractants.
Thirdly, bears have low reproduction rates, meaning the survival of adult females is vital for the species.You have disclosed a need to reduce black bear hunting in Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula due to population concerns, yet are simultaneously proposing to allow the hunting and trapping of these bears in that region for one week each spring. This is irresponsible.
Fourthly, the economic argument for allowing the hunt is weak; where is your evidence to support your claim that the economic impact would be neutral or positive.
Finally, condoning and encouraging people to kill animals for fun does not send a positive message about the kind of society we are or wish to be.