Although I am no longer an…

Although I am no longer an Ontario resident - at present - I still have an interest in the hunting regulations and am dismayed that the spring bear hunt may become permanent in Ontario (including
the Bruce Peninsula).

As a member of the South Okanagan Sportsmen's Association I have always opposed the spring bear
hunt as it goes against all the principles of conservation of wildlife that we have pledged to support.
Many hunters still shoot females who have cubs, resulting in many unnecessary deaths. I understand
that one of the reasons for the bear hunt is to address the concerns of the local (human) population.
We too have bear/human conflicts in British Columbia but this was reduced by 95% when the residents were not allowed to leave garbage outside overnight.

I hope that in the interest of conservation you will eliminate, or severely reduce, the spring bear hunt. Particularly since bear cubs are most vulnerable at this time of year.