As MD said in post 2, do the BC Enviroment ministry survey first.
This is what I sent:
Thank you for inviting comments from the public. This is true democracy at work.
As a hunter, I welcome the opportunity to comment.
--I am comfortable with the current pricing structure for resident permits, although the new hunter and under age 18 are welcome.
--I would like to see a separate muzzle loader season re-introduced. I used to take part in the muzzle-loader season (one week prior to centrefire) back when you had it.
--For small game, and upland game birds, could you have a reciprocal dael with other provinces, where if I have a BC license, I can hunt in Alberta, and vise versa?
--Could the CORE course be a high school elective subject? As such, there would be no cost for the course itself (although the license fee would still apply)
--I would very much like to see a handgun hunting season introduced. Yes, I am well aware that Federal law would have to be changed to allow the carrying of a handgun in the bush. Perhaps start with single shot only handguns ("wrist rifles") such as the Thompson Center Contender. In spite of what some un-informed will say, HGH is very possible, and many countries have a HGH program.
--No doubt you will hear from many that say we should not have any hunting at all. Be sure to ask them if they are willing to put their money where their mouth is. In other words, are they willing to accept a $50 Outdoors fee, simply to go hiking or wildlife photographing, in order to make up the loss of hunting revenue? It is easy to say others should give up something, the real test is how much is someone willing to give up themselves.
Thank you.
