Canada target of latest anti-trophy-hunting campaign after 'disgusting' grizzly hunt

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Canada target of latest anti-trophy-hunting campaign after 'disgusting' grizzly hunt video surfaces

http://cnews.canoe.com/CNEWS/Canada/2015/09/10/22550487.html

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Canada joined in the shaming of a U.S. dentist who shot and killed Cecil the lion on a trophy hunt in Africa. Now the eyes of the world are on us -- specifically B.C.'s controversial grizzly bear hunt.

The Wildlife Defence League posted a video on its Facebook page of cheering hunters taking down a grizzly bear in B.C. from a quarter mile away. The kill took several shots before the wounded grizzly rolled down a mountainside, leaving a trail of blood in the snow as the hunters behind the camera laughed and cheered their success.

"WDL has joined the fight to defend bears and other wildlife against trophy hunting and overhunting. Help us return to the field this fall, in defence of wildlife from exploitation like that seen in this video," the group wrote under the posted video, which was filmed about a year ago.

It's been watched more than one million times and has had more than 31,500 shares since it was posted Monday.

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"The excitement in the hunter's voices is nothing short of utter perversion," one commenter wrote.

"As a hunter I want to voice my utter disapproval of this," wrote another. "First, there is absolutely no reason why it should ever take more than one (shot) to humanely kill an animal. Second, the fact that these hunters appear to be having 'fun' at the struggle that this animal is facing is absolutely disgusting."

The B.C. government sanctions the grizzly bear hunt, with limited tags based on bear populations in the province.
 
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"The excitement in the hunter's voices is nothing short of utter perversion," one commenter wrote.

"As a hunter I want to voice my utter disapproval of this," wrote another. "First, there is absolutely no reason why it should ever take more than one (shot) to humanely kill an animal. Second, the fact that these hunters appear to be having 'fun' at the struggle that this animal is facing is absolutely disgusting."

The B.C. government sanctions the grizzly bear hunt, with limited tags based on bear populations in the province.
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What ever please pass the :popCorn:
I certainly wouldnt be overly proud of that that one and the quick clip of the look on the guides face shows there is some serious work about to unfold.
The animal was taken in fair chase and harvested as best as could be licenses and guide fees and taxes all paid?
If so then its just another anti hunting video...
Rob

yodave makes a point and this is just a point.
wouldnt that be considered censorship?
Can one add a copyright to pictures and clips and follow up with legal action?
unauthorized users will be prosecuted...just spitballin and not disagreeing totally totally yodave.
 
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this is why hunters need to think before they turn the camera on, and if they do share the pic/video be careful of who and where you share it
 
So people that spent weeks of vacation, thousands of dollars in expenses and fees are excited to be successful. Go figure. Did not and do not intend to watch the video. Some anti stating that only one shot should be necessary, i am sure if we start a Grizzly from 1/4 mile away thread that we would have complete agreement on that...:popCorn:

Nature would give a much more humane ending for the Grizzly...not. If the bear hunt was to be cancelled, firstly it will not since it generates revenue for a government, the population of Grizzlies would explode. Negative interactions with Grizzly would increase right along with the population. People working in the bush such as ranchers, guides, and miners would simply be forced to shoot problem animals. Shoot and release, not reported, as every incident would likely lead to a prosecution and punishment by process.

What of the deer, and moose eaten by this bear...think of the fawns and calves.:kickInTheNuts:
 
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So people that spent weeks of vacation, thousands of dollars in expenses and fees are excited to be successful. Go figure. Did not and do not intend to watch the video. Some anti stating that only one shot should be necessary, i am sure if we start a Grizzly from 1/4 mile away thread that we would have complete agreement on that...:popCorn:

Nature would give a much more humane ending for the Grizzly...not. If the bear hunt was to be cancelled, firstly it will not since it generates revenue for a government, the population of Grizzlies would explode. Negative interactions with Grizzly would increase right along with the population. People working in the bush such as ranchers, guides, and miners would simply be forced to shoot problem animals. Shoot and release, not reported, as every incident would likely lead to a prosecution and punishment by process.

What of the deer, and moose eaten by this bear...think of the fawns and calves.:kickInTheNuts:
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I thought much the same. Excitement is normal after spending probably $50k for a grizzly hunt, climbing up those mountains. I can't comment on the shot placement or timing. The video doesn't give us enuf info. But one shot one kill in such a large animal? Yeah right.

As said above, just one more anti video.
 
I won't watch it either, I would given a different commentary probably..........One shot, one kill is a military term applied to professional snipers, on animals like grizzly, elephant, buffalo and the like, it is absolutely ludicrous and irresponsible to quit shooting after one shot regardless of lethality and placement. I also defy the commentator, who said this, to try it with wildebeest..........good luck buddy..........Also if I and my hunting entourage, didn't get excited upon harvesting a good animal, I'd hang it up and quit........which is of course what they want.
 
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I won't watch it either, I would given a different commentary probably..........One shot, one kill is a military term applied to professional snipers, on animals like grizzly, elephant, buffalo and the like, it is absolutely ludicrous and irresponsible to quit shooting after one shot regardless of lethality and placement. I also defy the commentator, who said this, to try it with wildebeest..........good luck buddy..........Also if I and my hunting entourage, didn't get excited upon harvesting a good animal, I'd hang it up and quit........which is of course what they want.
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Well, the antis would just say "stop hunting". The number of shots is irrelevant to them.
 
HD,

I never hunted grizzlies but have killed few black bears. They are one thought animal! I watched one get hit with three 12 gauge hollow-point slugs at close range. Lungs, heart, and one shoulder were blown and the bear bolted into the woods. The exit wound channel was big enough to push both of my fists in but it didn't stop him from running. I don't think people understand how unbelievably though they are. Based on blood hemorrhaging I believe those were good shots. It sucks and I agree with you the video is not pretty but it happens.


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I just watched it and if I wasn't a hunter I'd likely be an anti hunter now.
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Seemed to me like buddy was too far away and not using enough gun/ a good enough bullet. Guy is lucky he has that wide open space to miss his follow up shots in, this would have ended differently in cover.

Sure there is a lot of blood but it looks like a foul hit, watch the bears reaction to the first shot, it almost seems like it has been hit in the gut.
 
I just watched the video to see it for myself. Ideally we want to harvest the animal as quickly and humanely as possible. Sometimes that's not the case and an animal requires multiple shots. There is no point discussing firearm/load, shot placement, distance etc etc. What is done is done! No sense trying to diffuse a bomb after its already gone off! Social Media is the problem, I'm not saying not to post pics or videos just be aware that whatever you post could be easily used by others for another agenda.
 
GreenBob said:
HD,

I never hunted grizzlies but have killed few black bears. They are one thought animal! I watched one get hit with three 12 gauge hollow-point slugs at close range. Lungs, heart, and one shoulder were blown and the bear bolted into the woods. The exit wound channel was big enough to push both of my fists in but it didn't stop him from running. I don't think people understand how unbelievably though they are. Based on blood hemorrhaging I believe those were good shots. It sucks and I agree with you the video is not pretty but it happens.
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Not two weeks ago I watched Dogleg shoot a grizzly twice. On the first shot it fell and its head dropped to its paws, on the second it just stretched its legs and threw in the towel. That's marksmanship and a good hunter, the polar opposite of the video. In the video was horrible shooting, but more horrible was this hunter's asinine decision to put it online. #### happens, people get nervous and screw up, sometimes guides find out the hard way their client is useless, but you don't video it and then post the screw up and suffering for all to see. Bizarrely in this day and age stuff like this has the ability to close hunts and affect political decisions. When non-hunters hear "Grizzly hunt in BC" this is what they'll picture for years to come.
 
I've seen deer shot thru the heart still run over 100 yards before finally dying. I can't tell from the video I saw if it was a good first shot or not, but even if it was that's no guarantee of an instant kill on any animal.
 
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