Survey shows opposition to grizzly trophy hunting in BC
Trophy hunting of grizzlies was ended in 2017 and survey shows residents want it to stay that way
October 5, 2023
Tag: Trophy Hunt
The Fur-Bearers joins call to ban trophy hunting imports
Worldwide effort sees 137 organizations support HSI / Europe-led initiative to end importation of trophies.
July 13, 2022
VICTORY: Grizzly bear hunt to end in British Columbia
Province says that hunting of grizzly bears is not in line with values of British Columbians.
December 19, 2017
Our letter to the government on grizzly hunting in BC
Read our submission to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, then send your own to speak out for the grizzlies.
October 27, 2017
449: Inside The Grizzly Poll
Mario Canseco of Insights West discusses what his company’s poll on grizzly bear hunting shows, why professional surveys are a valuable tool, and why advocates should be looking to the numbers.
October 11, 2017
Majority of British Columbians oppose grizzly bear hunt – including hunters
Insights West poll indicates 74% of residents support banning grizzly hunting, including 58% of self-identified hunters.
October 4, 2017
ACTION ALERT: Government accepting comments on grizzly hunt policies
The province wants to hear what you think about the hunting of grizzly bears – and we want you to help you be loud and clear.
October 4, 2017
Ep. 442: Shoot To Thrill
There’s more than one way to shoot a grizzly – but only one can be our future.
August 22, 2017
Victory? BC NDP announce end to trophy hunt
Hunting of grizzlies still allowed outside of Great Bear Rainforest.
August 15, 2017
Poll: Rural residents oppose grizzly bear trophy hunt, too
Opposition to the contentious grizzly bear trophy hunt is high in rural areas, despite claims from hunting lobbyists and some politicians. A new poll from
March 30, 2017
Tourism board stands against trophy hunt, wants non-consumptive tourism
Opposition to the grizzly bear trophy hunt in BC continues to grow as the Bella Coola Valley Tourism (BCVT) board made their stance clear at
March 28, 2017
Review of grizzly management a warning, not a win, for government
An unannounced, and ironically non-transparent, report on the policies and science used by the government of British Columbia to support their grizzly bear trophy hunt
October 20, 2016
Trophy hunt of grizzlies continues, despite government announcement
A bold statement from the Minister of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resources Steve Thomson in January left many British Columbians believe an end had come
April 6, 2016
Episode 316: The Trophy Hunt Begins
Today the infamous trophy hunt of grizzly bears in British Columbia begins – and it’s no April Fool’s prank. Hunters from around the world will
April 1, 2016
Thriving grizzly watching businesses hurt by trophy hunt
It’s a bit hard to figure out why exactly BC Premier Christy Clark continues to stand behind the wildly unpopular grizzly bear trophy hunt: urban
November 9, 2015
Poll shows how unpopular trophy hunting, fur trapping is in BC
Not only does 91 per cent of British Columbia oppose trophy hunting, but those in typically pro-hunting jurisdictions oppose it just as strongly as those
October 5, 2015
Grizzly killers: reward increased to $3,500
A generous donor has come forward to offer $1,000 of their own money to increase our reward in the now infamous “grizzly video” to a
September 15, 2015
Identifying grizzly killers a priority: reward offered
Yesterday we told you to not watch the now infamous video of a grizzly being shot and tortured by two unidentified killers. Today, we’re telling
September 11, 2015
Trophy hunt video goes viral, reminds residents that their voices are needed
If you saw the trophy hunt video this week, it will forever be burned into your mind. If you didn’t, you can see it below
September 10, 2015
ACTION ALERT: BC’s trophy hunt begins – and the bears need your voice
On April 1, 2015, the killing will begin. The infamous trophy hunt of British Columbia’s grizzly bears is moving forward, despite the lack of scientific
March 31, 2015
Essay: Commercialization in wildlife management and its significance
This essay was submitted to The Fur-Bearers by Natural Resource Protection student Lynnea Parker. It has been republished with her permission. Commercialism in Wildlife Management
March 26, 2015
Grizzlies at greater risk than previously thought
A unique, First-Nations led study is shining light on dwindling grizzly bear populations in southern British Columbia. In a report on science website Phys.org, it
July 18, 2014
Study: BC’s grizzlies at risk
A study out of SFU and University of Victoria is pointing to scientific uncertainty as a warning that the current lethal practices of grizzly bear
November 7, 2013
