Animals losing fear of humans, reduced hunting blamed

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In a statement issued recently, Jim Lawrence, spokesman for the Canadian Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA), the first and only national organization committed to protecting Canadian’s right to hunt, fish, and trap, said that the man found killed by wolves in Saskatchewan on November 7, of this year, comes as no surprise.
“Right across Canada, hunting of large predators has been reduced by governments listening to the naïve demands of the animal rights organizations,” Lawrence said. “Wolves, bears, and cougars are major predators that are opportunistic in their feeding habits. When they lose their fear of humans, we become nothing more than just another part of their wilderness menu.
“There is no scientific proof that the populations of these predators need extra protection yet animal rights organizations have pressured vote-hungry governments to reduce hunting seasons and hunting opportunities for legal hunters to help control predator numbers.
In Ontario, the black bear population has grown out of control and poses a serious threat to northern Ontario residents, yet the government continues to exclusively listen to the demands of those who live in southern Ontario and refuses to reinstate the spring black bear hunt, in spite of the fact a spring bear hunt has been scientifically proven to be a sustainable and effective method of controlling bear populations.
“As well this year, for no scientific reason, the Ontario government moved to limit the hunting of wolves and coyotes due to pressure from special interest groups.
“This year, across Canada, there have been increased numbers of attacks and killings of humans by bears, and now a 22-year-old Oshawa man has been found killed by wolves, 450 kilometres northeast of La Ronge, Saskatchewan, disproving the claims of those who put the lives of dangerous predators ahead of the safety of human beings.
Lawrence concluded by saying, “The Canadian Outdoor Heritage Alliance has pleaded with governments across Canada to disregard the garbage biology and misinformation of the special-interest, animal rights groups. Wildlife management must be done using scientific and biological studies to control predator populations. Governments must take responsibility for the safety of their citizens. Controlling the populations of dangerous predators such as bears, cougars and now, wolves, must become a priority.”
For more information about the Canadian Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA) and its position on wildlife management: <www.coha.net>.