I would like to clarify some information for folks about the Spring Bear Hunt (SBH) which was cancelled in 1999 after much scientific review of the hunt. It was not as many claim driven strictly by Southern Ontario political reasons although that was a bonus for the politicians in some ridings.
It is expected that Ontario Minister of Natural Resources, David Orazietti will announce a re-introduction of the spring bear hunt imminently. This will be the third attack of the Wynne government’s War on Wildlife.
Tyler’s Warmth is a group that collects clothing and has a free clothing drive for anyone in need. This is their first year doing the drive in Niagara Falls and it’s happening this Saturday. Please friends help a family in need. It sure is cold outside! We know you care, so please share!
Let Sleeping Bears Lie… The Ontario government ended the spring bear hunt in 1999 with conservationists, including wildlife advocacy organizations and bear biologists, applauding the decision. Fast forward to 2013, consider the predicament we are in today. MPP Bill Mauro (Liberal, Thunder Bay-Atikokan) introduced a private members bill in the legislature to re-instate the spring
Today in Moncton New Brunswick a member of the RCMP killed a coyote with his vehicle. Yes. Premeditated. Without provocation. The officer deliberately, set out to kill… one… lone… song dog. Shocking move by highly trained members of Canada’s elite. Or is it?
If you love wolves, why not love coyotes too? Why not respect and advocate for all predators? The vital role acting as our “eco-thermometer” is critical to genetic diversity and healthy landscapes. Aside from their ecological impact; predators are fascinating, drive tourism dollars and keep us connected with a wildness so often misunderstood.
Thank you for stopping by to learn about peaceful coexistence and coyote living in Niagara. To those of you that filled out the Urban Wildlife research questionnaire circulated during the first two weeks of October- we thank you for your participation!
You may remember I posted an information blog last August about using wildlife cameras to collect images of coyotes. I’ve also created a survey as another part of my graduate research and would love to have you fill it out.
Be a part of an enlightening, dynamic and thought provoking evening with the renown Dr. Marker, the instrumental face and heart behind cheetah conservation.
With the support of the Ontario government, children ages 12 to 15 will be taught how to cruelly kill wildlife by two hunting and trapping lobby groups. In a press statement issued Wednesday, the Ontario Federation of Hunters and Anglers (OFAH) and the Ontario Fur Managers Federation....
