1996-10
Mainstreet, Crawford Bay, BC
by
Susan Hulland
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This initiative is part of a larger global process called the BET�R
Campaign. Launched in 1995 and founded by an Asian named Anthony Marr�
The really interesting thing about this initiative is that there�s more at
stake here than first meets the eye. Some hunters believe this is the
first step in the total ban on all hunting�
Understandably� the big guns will be coming out of the bushes representing
all sides of the issue. Also, the gallery is filling up quickly with
interested parties who stand to lose or gain in some way depending on the
final result.
Hunters and hunting support groups such as guides, outfitters and
taxidermists are lining up on one side with lots of ranchers and pro-gun
lobbyists. Supporters of the hunting ban are being joined by numerous
scientists concerned for species diversity, animal rights proponents, and
pacifists of all kinds.
You can be darned sure the bad guys are watching, too. Irrespective of the
final outcome..., heightened public awareness about bear hunting issues
will affect their way of doing business. This will reverberate throughout
the community of those who prosper from both the legal and illegal killing
of bears, from our local community poachers to the sophisticated
international criminals who deal in the animals parts commodities market.
You can also be sure the politicians are watching this process. And� also
lots of other public advocacy groups�
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