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Proposed changes to black bear hunting regulations

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The idea of any sort of hunt during birthing season is abhorrent. There is no way for a hunter to tell if an animal is a male or a female, or if they are lactating, from a shooting distance. Orphaned cubs starve to death every spring because of killed mothers - this is cruelty at its most blatant. Read more

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I am against the proposal to make the spring bear hunt permanent. Hunters will struggle to distinguish between male and female bears even at close range. This challenge all but ensures the issue that prompted the cancellation of this hunt in the first place is bound to surface again. Read more

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I am shocked to learn that the Doug Ford government is once again proposing reopening the spring bear hunt. Ontarians worked long and hard to bring this ban into effect . Obviously the Hunters and Anglers lobbied for this and the PC's are fulfilling a campaign promise. Shame on you. Read more

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1. The notice is misleading. The notice says the changes will affect Bruce Peninsula but the proposed changes include WMU 82A, and 84 which are not on the bruce Peninsula, and covers a significant area larger than the Bruce Peninsula. Read more

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I don't agree with " hunting" bears at all. Bears are attracted to baits and then summarily executed by a so-called "hunter", like shooting birds at a feeder. Wildlife should be enhanced and appreciated especially nowadays with so much of nature at risk . Read more

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Please stop this barbaric practice. These innocent animals are only killed for sport, not food. Let the man go unarmed hand to hand combat if he wishes to kill a bear. We know who would win. These creatures are in their own territory and man goes after him invading his space. Read more

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I fully SUPPORT the return of the spring bear hunt in all areas of Ontario. This will help to reduce the over crowding of bear territory and maintain a population of healthier bears as less population results in more food per bear and should assist in reducing nuisance bear sightings in towns. Read more

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As a long time hunter and hunter education instructor I support the biological sustainability of the spring and fall bear hunts as opposed to the political rhetoric and misinformation of the anti hunting crowd that cost the demise of many outfitters and jobs. Read more

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Reinstating the spring bear hunt is backwards. We are going into a phase where mass extinction is expected due to climate change. All wildlife should be protected. Animals are not for making money. They are for contributing to the ecosystem and keeping our environment healthy. Read more

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Hi there, I fully support the passing of the proposed spring bear season as it addresses past criticisms of the original season that was abolished in 1999, as well as provides certainty to the guides and outfitters that rely on the hunt's stability. Read more

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