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  • A man in camouflage standing next to a bear.
    Investigate and inform

    NHLer’s BC grizzly kill offside?

    2013 September 302024 July 8

    Raincoast has asked the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to investigate the trophy killing of a grizzly on the central coast…

    Read More NHLer’s BC grizzly kill offside?Continue

  • A man in camouflage standing next to a bear.
    In the media

    CFAX Interview with Raincoast’s Brian Falconer about the trophy hunt

    2013 September 242024 July 8

    CFAX interviews Raincoast’s Brian Falconer about our call for an investigation into Clayton Stoner’s killing of a grizzly bear using a “BC resident” license…

    Read More CFAX Interview with Raincoast’s Brian Falconer about the trophy huntContinue

  • A man in camouflage standing next to a bear.
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    NHL player’s trophy kill under investigation

    2013 September 232024 July 8

    Vancouver Sun
    Raincoast calls for investigation into NHL’s Clayton Stoner’s killing of a grizzly bear using a BC resident issued license…

    Read More NHL player’s trophy kill under investigationContinue

  • A bear swimming in the water with birds around it.
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    Saving Great Bear Rainforest is Island man’s mission

    2013 September 232024 July 8

    Times Colonist
    Raincoast’s Brian Falconer discusses our call to investigate Clayton Stoner, the Minnesota Wild’s NHL player who killed a grizzly bear using a ” BC resident” grizzly hunt tag…

    Read More Saving Great Bear Rainforest is Island man’s missionContinue

  • 3 smiling trophy hunters kneel behind the dead grizzly they have killed.
    In the media

    It’s not real hunting, but a revolting sport

    2013 September 62024 July 8

    Vancouver Sun columnist Stephen Hume says B.C. needs to end disreputable practice and promote the more lucrative ecotourism industry that leaves these magnificent beasts alone…

    Read More It’s not real hunting, but a revolting sportContinue

  • A black and white photo of a grizzly bear and its cub.
    Films and videos

    Bear Witness

    2013 September 42024 October 23

    Coastal First Nations have released their excellent film on the coastal grizzly hunt. It’s a must watch…

    Read More Bear WitnessContinue

  • A black and white photo of a grizzly bear and its cub.
    Raincoast updates

    In 2012, is a bear worth more living or shot dead?

    2012 September 302024 October 8

    By Kevin Smith, Times Colonist
    For a moment, I want you to put aside your feelings around trophy hunting of bears. Instead, I want you to think about the business case…

    Read More In 2012, is a bear worth more living or shot dead?Continue

  • A white bear and a black bear.
    Backgrounders

    Raincoast secures ‘Spirit Bear’ trophy hunting territory

    2012 September 142024 October 8

    On the heels of coastal First Nations’ declaration opposing the grizzly and black bear hunts, Raincoast has purchased the commercial hunting rights to a large portion of the Great Bear Rainforest

    Read More Raincoast secures ‘Spirit Bear’ trophy hunting territoryContinue

  • 3 smiling trophy hunters kneel behind the dead grizzly they have killed.
    In the media

    Grizzly hunt begins – Global TV

    2012 April 22024 July 8

    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…

    Read More Grizzly hunt begins – Global TVContinue

  • A brown bear is swimming in the water.
    In the media

    Grizzly Bear hunt begins again: Groups want event banned

    2012 April 22024 July 8

    Global News:
    The grizzly bear hunt started April 1st, and groups such as the David Suzuki Foundation and Raincoast want the annual trophy hunt to be stopped…

    Read More Grizzly Bear hunt begins again: Groups want event bannedContinue

  • Brian Falconer at the helm.
    Notes from the field | Raincoast updates

    Isn’t there a better way to manage bears?

    2010 April 112024 July 8

    SPRING HUNT 2010 By Chris Genovali A new decade has dawned, but this month yet another year of grizzly bear hunting will commence in British Columbia. The B.C. grizzly bear hunt has been a source of unrelenting controversy. Both sides are stuck in a continual expert-driven argument in which each camp claims science supports their…

    Read More Isn’t there a better way to manage bears?Continue

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