by Judith Lavoie, Times Colonist
A group adamantly opposed to trophy hunting of grizzly and black bears now controls hunting rights in a vast area of BC’s central coast…
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Grizzlies
Conservation group buys hunting rights
Salmon shortages leave grizzly bears stressed
New Scientist
Salmon shortages on Canada’s west coast may leave grizzlies more stressed than the average bear…
Protecting wildlife can sustain our future, too
Times Colonist
Raincoast says despite the knowledge that many species depend on salmon, humans have never managed fisheries with wildlife in mind…
Grizzly hunt begins – Global TV
Raincoast wants an end to the grizzly hunt. Global BC News Hour coverage includes interviews with Raincoast’s Dr. Chris Darimont and photographer Andrew Wright…
Chum bycatch discarding denies grizzly bears their quota
The Northern View
Grizzlies face a myriad of threats, from the habitat loss to trophy hunting. They also face fierce competition for wild salmon from commercial and sport fisheries…
By–catch deprives bears
Island Tides
The bycatch of chum in BC’s pink salmon fisheries means thousands of pounds of chum won’t make it to their spawning grounds or the mouths of hungry carnivores…
