As an Ontario Resident I…

As an Ontario Resident I support the continuation of the Spring Bear Hunt in Wildlife Management Units where there is already a fall bear hunt and the Black Bear Population is healthy.

I support a decrease in the Spring Bear Hunt duration in the Bruce Peninsula area. Maintaining healthy Black Bear population densities should be the primary goal and if the Bruce Peninsula Black Bear population doesn't meet this goal then adjustments must be made to hunting seasons.

I have concerns regarding the proposed changes regarding licenced or authorized Black Bear guides. As long as the process remains fair and doesn't negatively impact businesses and livelihoods, especially for small or family businesses.