Grizzly hunt ban poll
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Why would we ban grizzly hunting? Because they're cute? Anyone have any valid scientific reasons to ban hunting?
I'm all for sustainable hunting, conservation and preservation. If the animal population can't be sustained, or there's some other good reason for it,then pull the hunting. But if it's just because a liberal special interest group doesn't want them hunted, or some folks don't like teddy bears getting slaughtered, well tough cookie on that I say.
I'm all for sustainable hunting, conservation and preservation. If the animal population can't be sustained, or there's some other good reason for it,then pull the hunting. But if it's just because a liberal special interest group doesn't want them hunted, or some folks don't like teddy bears getting slaughtered, well tough cookie on that I say.
I took a drive to check out a potential Moose hunting spot a few weekends ago (actually more of an attempt to find a possible launch for my riverboat) and ended up seeing more Grizzly Bears than Moose....I really doubt there is any reason to think these bears need protection from hunters. Not only am I seeing a LOT more grizzlies but these bears are NOT frightned in the least by my presence. I attempted to chase one bear off my intended path, with a yell and a short charge towards it, the only reaction I got was for it to stand and stare me down for a few minutes. It then nonchalantly, went back to feeding on berries.
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YEA BEYOTCH? is what it was thinking
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07blackwater
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The poll on cknw is Bull crap. They call it trophy hunting. Lots of people eat the damn things too.
I eat black bear every year, but I know of nobody who's eaten grizzly.
Remember that hunting is one of the legally accepted reasons to own a gun in Canada; it must be supported.
07blackwater
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I totally understand what you are saying, it's just 'trophy hunting' is frowned upon by some and, I think, that including that in the poll question is probably skewing the results to some extent.
Grizzlies live a long time and are primarily carnivorous, especially near salmon spawning rivers. Heavy metals accumulate in the meat making it unsafe to consume, trichinosis is also prevalent in grizzly bears.
Like wolves, cougars, coyotes, seals, sharks, et cetera they are a predator which must be managed in the same manner as other wildlife to maintain a natural balance and in order to sustain a healthy population and harvest of herbivorous species, carnivores must be kept in check by the same measure.
Trophy hunting in this case is not necessarily true and definitely not unique; while the largest animals are generally sought, they are harvested for the same reason as any other fur-bearing animal - for the rich, thick, insulative fur and hide they grow. This is no different from most other carnivores, and truth be told, most trophy hunting is undertaken in ungulates such as moose, deer, elk, caribou, bighorn/thinhorn sheep, mountain goat where the size of the animal and especially the horns or antlers are the basis for harvest in order that they be mounted as a trophy.
07blackwater
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Trichinosis is prevalent in black bears as well. Thorough cooking takes care of that.
Just because they are an apex predator doesn't mean they are unsafe to eat. Lots of people eat cougars too BTW.
Just because they are an apex predator doesn't mean they are unsafe to eat. Lots of people eat cougars too BTW.
^ I didn't know, but I'll look into that and start cooking my bear meat better.
I still don't understand how a grizzly bear rug is different from a black-bear rug or a coon skin hat or a beaver hat or wolverine trim on a parka or a mink coat or a leather belt. Animal hide is the best clothing and furniture available, and it's even better that the owner has personally contributed to its creation. It's the same as choosing and cutting the tree to make your shelves out of.
I still don't understand how a grizzly bear rug is different from a black-bear rug or a coon skin hat or a beaver hat or wolverine trim on a parka or a mink coat or a leather belt. Animal hide is the best clothing and furniture available, and it's even better that the owner has personally contributed to its creation. It's the same as choosing and cutting the tree to make your shelves out of.
07blackwater
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Bear and pork need to be cooked the same way because they get infected by similar parasites. If you can cook pork you can cook bear.
And yeah, grizzly bears are no different than any other animal. What the difference is, is that like most other animals people around the world have killed off most of theirs and feel that we need to protect ours because they didn't.
Game management in BC and Canada as a whole is usually pretty good. Our game numbers are strong and can support ongoing hunting.
And yeah, grizzly bears are no different than any other animal. What the difference is, is that like most other animals people around the world have killed off most of theirs and feel that we need to protect ours because they didn't.
Game management in BC and Canada as a whole is usually pretty good. Our game numbers are strong and can support ongoing hunting.
