Please do not bring back the…

Please do not bring back the spring bear hunt. It is a barbaric and irresponsible activity.

- Baby bears are orphaned,
- It does not improve human safety
- Bears have low reproduction rates - and the survival of adult females is vital for the species
- It does not serve any positive economic impact

This is an exceptionally brutal practice baiting bears coming out of hibernation - not knowing if they are male or female before they are mercilessly gunned down.

The provincial government needs to spend its energies on humane and environmentally beneficial activities and should not be supporting this type of animal cruelty.

Animal protection is important and the Province of Ontario should be working with animal protection groups to protect animals - not legalize animal cruelty.