Tag: hunting ban
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England moves to ban hare shooting for most of the year under new welfare rules
Overview of the welfare reform England is introducing sweeping changes to animal welfare law that will prohibit shooting hares for the majority of the year. The move represents a shift from the long-standing practice of allowing hare shooting during the breeding season. Under the new rules, exceptions and transitional arrangements are expected to be minimal,…
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Revisiting BC’s Grizzly Hunt Ban: Aftermath of Bella Coola Bear Attack
New scrutiny on BC’s grizzly hunting ban The Bella Coola bear attack has rekindled a public and political conversation about whether British Columbia should revisit its ban on grizzly hunting. BC’s policy, enacted at the end of 2017, largely restricted grizzly hunting with a narrow exemption for First Nations communities hunting for food. As communities…
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BC Grizzly Hunt Ban Under Scrutiny Again After Bella Coola Bear Attack
Introduction: A renewed debate in British Columbia The recent bear attack on a school group in British Columbia’s Central Coast has intensified conversations about the province’s long-standing ban on grizzly hunting. Enacted at the end of 2017, the ban allows First Nations communities to hunt grizzly bears for food while prohibiting other commercial or sport…