I am writing today to oppose…

I am writing today to oppose making the spring black bear hunt a permanent event.

It is too easy, even for seasoned hunters, to shoot a female bear thinking it is a male. This leaves cubs who just emerged from hibernation and are too small and young to care for themselves extremely vulnerable.

Such a decision to make a spring bear hunt a permanent event needs to come from science, not economics. It also needs to include the opinions of scientists, conservationists and First Nations peoples.

Let’s do the right thing by our wonderful wildlife. Human encroachment on their habitat is pushing the boundaries of their said habitats constantly. We need to make informed, scientifically sound decisions and protect animals that are part of our ecosystem.

Thank you.