I disagree with the bear…

I disagree with the bear hunt. People should take steps to protect rather than kill. Bear season should be changed to June 1 to protect moms and cubs. Baiting should never be allowed. Dogs should never be allowed. I do not believe this is done for public safety. I was in Alaska where they had coexisted with grizzlies for over 20 years with no bear shootings. Their answer was treating the bears with respect. People are the problem. We feed them and then shoot them if they come back for food. We enter their territory with no respect. I am sick of animals being killed for no reason other than inconvenience. I want more study done by the government to ensure bear safety and harmonious living with people. It can be done with little or no bloodshed. Give it a fair try. Thank you. Elizabeth Maloan. Ottawa Ontario.