I find it deeply disturbing…

I find it deeply disturbing that the current Minister of Natural Resources is pushing to make the spring bear hunt an annual ‘event’ to boost the economy and tourism in Northern Ontario.
Isn’t the Minister of Natural Resources mandated to preserve our natural wildlife and not sell it off?
Even third world countries in Africa don’t allow the hunting of their animals for profit.
As it is, the bears in Northern Ontario upon awakening in spring, are lured to a baited area where the hunters lie in wait with their firearms ready. The bears don’t stand a chance, but the hunters get their jollies watching an innocent animal die at their hands.
In addition, any cubs now orphaned in the den will die of starvation. How barbaric that we permit this and now want to extend it annually.
Surely our government can find more creative ways to boost the economy, that don’t involve killing off these beautiful animals.
I suggest photographic tourism camps be developed where the trophy is photos of the animals in their natural habitat.
This can be promoted as a positive economic driver that anyone can take part in.
No bears lose their life over this.