Applauding Grizzly Bear Foundation inquiry
Media Statement: September 8th, 2016
Weaver applauds Grizzly Bear Foundation inquiry
For Immediate Release
Victoria B.C. – “I welcome the Grizzly Bear Foundation’s inquiry into the status and future of grizzly bears in British Columbia and am supportive of the critical lens through which they are looking at this complex issue,” says Andrew Weaver, the MLA for Oak Bay – Gordon Head and Leader of the B.C. Green Party.
“Expanding our focus beyond trophy hunting is essential. While it is certainly an important factor, both morally and symbolically, and one I do not support, talking about trophy hunting alone is not enough. If we fail to also address poaching and threats to grizzly habitat and food supplies — especially with climate change further compromising essential salmon and huckleberry stocks — we will fail to protect grizzly bears in the long term.
“I am thrilled the Grizzly Bear Foundation shares this view and is so dedicated to the long term survival of grizzly bears in British Columbia, as well as the respectful inclusion of all stakeholders.
“The protection of wildlife and biodiversity for future generation is an issue that is of great importance to me. My research staff and I have worked on this file since I was first elected; we will continue to do so into the upcoming election. Combined with the Auditor General’s report, this new inquiry will lead to positive changes in how we manage and respect grizzlies and other wildlife in B.C.
“I look forward to attending the public hearing in Victoria this October.”
Media Contact:
Mat Wright – Press Secretary, Andrew Weaver MLA
mat.wright@leg.bc.ca
1 250 216 3382
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I am not sure where the bear count numbers come from. I live and enjoy the outdoors around mu 4-23 and the bear numbers are way up from even 5 years ago. The reason there are more getting hit by vehicles trains and so on are because there are a lot of them. People interaction and mailings are way up. Again due to the increase in numbers. I have had several interactions with griz bears in the last few years and feel uneasy about fishing and hunting around my area. I will protect myself and my young ones and continue to do what we have always enjoyed.
Concerned outdoorsman
Have u got a ranchers opinion.