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Proposal to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting

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Changing bait locations to being only 30m from a road or trail is a very large decrease from current regulations. As the average person walks 1m per second, this would mean that bait would be a 30 second (on average) walk from trails or roads. Read more

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Proposal to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting

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I support this proposal. I believe the current distance is too restrictive and that having a lesser distance (30m) will not pose any problems with the public. Read more

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Proposal to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting

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I think reducing the distance would be beneficial. The current requirement can be very restrictive in areas with a higher density of roads, trails and private properties.

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Proposal to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting

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27818

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I strongly support this change for the safety benefit of both outfitters and hunters. It especially is a benefit to older or handicapped hunters and will aid in possible bear conflicts carrying bait into stands.

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Proposal to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting

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27915

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This is a major issue for access on foot. Hunting parry sound way... ridge top too ridge top is 100m! I have to cross to Ridges, on foot with stands, bait and then a bear. Im in my early 30’s and it takes a lot out of you someday. Read more

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Proposal to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting

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27944

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Why would MNRF consider reducing the distance from a road for the purpose of bear baiting? Thirty meters from a road or trail is way too close to said road or trail. The potential for hunter/non-hunter interaction is greatly increased. Read more

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Proposal to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting

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27960

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I live in Northwestern Ontario and have hunted black bear for many years. These restrictions make it almost impossible to set up a proper stand with the number of old unused logging trails that could be considered a usable trail. Read more

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Proposal to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting

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27961

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As a forester, I am slightly concerned by the proposed change. I believe the new proposal has potential to result in an increase in safety issues on forest access roads. Read more

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Proposal to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting

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27965

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Olive the Lake Lodge, Marten River, ON.

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I am in favour of reducing the distance from 200m to 30m. As an outfitter I have had several clients who have had difficulty walking in to baits that are set 200m from the road. This is usually due to a health issue and always makes me nervous when walking them to or from the stand. Read more

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Proposal to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting

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27974

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I agree with the change of distance on baiting bears too (30m) for a couple reason as it’s too dangerous walking that far in dark after a hunt , way too far too bait , unsafe for ppl that are older and can not walk as far ! Please go ahead and change the distance please and thank you !

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Proposal to reduce the minimum distance requirement for placement of bait from rights of way and trails for black bear hunting

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I own and operate an outdoor recreation outfitting business in the Temagami region of north-eastern Ontario. The proposal to reduce the distance restriction to 30 meters from 200 meters for the placement of bear baits in proximity to recreational trails is outrageous! Read more

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