This is a very necessary…

This is a very necessary action, I applaud the government for recognizing the need for this regulation change, in a period when we are increasing black bear hunting opportunities across the province. The last report I read put the Bruce Peninsula black bear population at around 300 animals with the capability of replacing approximately 30 animals annually. With open spring and fall hunting seasons. The 2012 barb-wire hair trap population estimate put the annual harvest at 28 animals, this number does not including protection of property dispatches or vehicle collision numbers. These are not sustainable numbers. Now 2020 is a far cry from 2012 but you got there eventually. Thank you for recognizing the need to help protect this dwindling population. I am looking forward to a reduce black bear hunting season on the Bruce Peninsula in 2020 an moving forward.