B.C. government extends wolf cull despite nearly 60% opposition
The extension of the aerial wolf reduction program, which impacts 12 of the province's 54 herds and is meant to help threatened caribou populations recover across the province, was confirmed to Glacier Media by a spokesperson for the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Thursday afternoon.
"The science indicates that reducing wolf densities in caribou areas is one of few short-term options that will effectively reduce declining caribou populations to prevent their extirpation," wrote the ministry spokesperson.
"Having already lost multiple herds in the Southern Group, these measures allow us to prevent further losses."
The extension of the wolf cull, which had been up for renewal in 2020, was delayed for two years at the province's request.
A 2019 report from the province found the culls "will have to take place until habitat restoration and protection overcome the legacy of habitat loss."
The province has put forward parallel plans in an attempt to bring back caribou habitat. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Forestry announced it helped fund 14 grants worth over $1.6 million to block predators from reaching caribou and transplant lichen — caribou's preferred food. The money will also be used to plant trees affected by human activity and wildfires.
Reaction from environmental groups was swift.
https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/BC/358320/B-C-government-extends-wolf-cull-despite-nearly-60-opposition
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Can anyone buy wolf tags for people that want to hunt them? That would be fun…oh yeah…”environmental people” can go jump in the lake!
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In Canada, depending on what province, and where you are, or where you are willing to travel to in the province, yes you can buy a Wolf tag.Hillcountry wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:14 amCan anyone buy wolf tags for people that want to hunt them? That would be fun…oh yeah…”environmental people” can go jump in the lake!
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Glad to hear this…I’m from Ontario and have limited knowledge of BC but with an NDP government I am surprised they went ahead with this…pleasantly surprised…IronNoggin wrote: ↑Fri Jan 28, 2022 6:06 pmB.C. government extends wolf cull despite nearly 60% opposition
The extension of the aerial wolf reduction program, which impacts 12 of the province's 54 herds and is meant to help threatened caribou populations recover across the province, was confirmed to Glacier Media by a spokesperson for the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Thursday afternoon.
"The science indicates that reducing wolf densities in caribou areas is one of few short-term options that will effectively reduce declining caribou populations to prevent their extirpation," wrote the ministry spokesperson.
"Having already lost multiple herds in the Southern Group, these measures allow us to prevent further losses."
The extension of the wolf cull, which had been up for renewal in 2020, was delayed for two years at the province's request.
A 2019 report from the province found the culls "will have to take place until habitat restoration and protection overcome the legacy of habitat loss."
The province has put forward parallel plans in an attempt to bring back caribou habitat. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Forestry announced it helped fund 14 grants worth over $1.6 million to block predators from reaching caribou and transplant lichen — caribou's preferred food. The money will also be used to plant trees affected by human activity and wildfires.
Reaction from environmental groups was swift.
https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/BC/358320/B-C-government-extends-wolf-cull-despite-nearly-60-opposition
And the inevitable related poll:
https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-358323-11-.htm#358323
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You are FAR from alone in the surprise department!Ontario Savage wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:10 amGlad to hear this…I’m from Ontario and have limited knowledge of BC but with an NDP government I am surprised they went ahead with this…pleasantly surprised…
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Wish Wisconsin would follow suit! Way to many wolves killing deer and they are expanding their territory.
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