I suggest that the Ministry…

I suggest that the Ministry refrain from implementing any change to the season dates on the heels of the questionable change in baiting distances. This would allow an assessment of the impact of the latter before committing to a change for the former. Surely a one year delay would not cause any major disturbance to economic benefits, if any at all.

As I missed the comment period for the change in baiting distances, I can only say that the Ministry was correct:: "Individuals and groups concerned with: the use of bait for black bear hunting; and hunting in general, are likely to oppose the proposal." It might be interesting if the Ministry were to reveal the identities of the "individuals and groups" who approached on these subjects.