Wild Sheep Society re: Anti Hunting Push

[IronNoggin]

A group is attempting a ban on hunting of large carnivores and more - here’s the statement from the sheep society;

‘Thinly veiled under the guise of conservation, a concerted attack is now in place against ‘large carnivores’- specifically named are black bears, cougars, wolves and elk as they are mentioned as ‘trophy hunted only’. Noted in this same push by anti-hunting groups are bighorn sheep, part of our very life blood as an organization. We know firsthand that these sheep are so much more than the ‘trophy’ as claimed- that they are an icon of the hills that we care so passionately about. And that through our annual sheep counts as volunteers, know that there are no dangers of extirpation.’

Follow the link below to send an email and help out, sitting on our hands won’t assist us. It takes less than 3 minutes!

https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/actnow/

Slippery slope this one. They have already identified sheep and elk hunting as their next targets.

Hope a few from here realize what we're up against, and take the few minutes required to help.

NOTE: This action is not limited to BC Residents

Cheers,
Nog

[bdub]

Done.

[wildwoods]

Done

[Wolftrapper]

Thanks for the info.
Done.

[Ram94]

Done!

[coxy95]

Done!

[58thecat]

Done.

[The Cook]

Done

[buckbrush]

I wasn't aware of this. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Took about 30 seconds to complete.

[hilt134]

Elk are carnivores????

[IronNoggin]

Elk are carnivores????

No, but the anti's included it in their list for whatever reason. Also noted they will be targeting on sheep.

Nog

[oldgutpile]

Is there an actual proposal on the table or what is happening here. I am basically understanding that "they" are out to get us. What am I missing?
I'm all in for fighting the anti's but I'd like to know who the enemy is and all the details.
Dont get me wrong, I am sure if this is spear-headed by the Wild Sheep Foundation, there is merit to this, just want to know more of who I'm fighting with.

[marky_mark]

Is there an actual proposal on the table or what is happening here. I am basically understanding that "they" are out to get us. What am I missing?
I'm all in for fighting the anti's but I'd like to know who the enemy is and all the details.
Dont get me wrong, I am sure if this is spear-headed by the Wild Sheep Foundation, there is merit to this, just want to know more of who I'm fighting with.

First was the grizzly hunt
Now it’s this
Next maybe everything else

[marky_mark]

Don’t forget to support the class action lawsuit that is going on against the bc govt for closing the grizzly hunt

[marky_mark]

Wssbc is a top notch organization

Just because this is happening in bc
Doesn’t mean it won’t happen here next
Their problem will become our problem very soon

[hunterngather]

Done.

Who is the group trying to put this ban in place?

[RobTurbo]

Done and shared on all my social platforms

[LiegeRiver]

Done and donated.

[IronNoggin]

Is there an actual proposal on the table or what is happening here. I am basically understanding that "they" are out to get us. What am I missing?
I'm all in for fighting the anti's but I'd like to know who the enemy is and all the details.
Dont get me wrong, I am sure if this is spear-headed by the Wild Sheep Foundation, there is merit to this, just want to know more of who I'm fighting with.

I hear you, and will be digging into the matter. Suffice it to say that my trust in the Wild Sheep Society leads me to believe this is a real threat, and that we'd best be addressing it. Will report back with what I can determine...

For now, from HuntBC:

"This campaign is pretty easy to link to Raincoast's recent paper on Social License to Hunt. That paper dropped, then it was picked up by the media, then the wolf-trapping woman handed them an unforced error, leading the the livestream between Premier Horgan and the G&M, then the radio interview with Rebeka Breder and Jesse Zeeman. I know WSS and BCWF are responding, and while I'm sure GOABC and BHA are also probably doing something, I'm not sure what it is.

Steve Hamilton on BC Hunting Fishing FB group also makes sending MLA letters pretty easy (he has blanks in the files section of the Facebook group).

Visits, phone calls, emails and especially written letters in the mail to your MLA are really worth doing. The idea is that they'll demonize and outlaw trophy hunting of big carnivores, with the understanding that big carnivore trophy hunting includes everything down to shooting a grouse."

Cheers,
Nog

[PLOTT]

Done

[Stinky Buffalo]

Done and donated.

Same.

[marky_mark]

Bump

[waldedw]

Done

[IronNoggin]

The BC Wildlife Federation has stepped up with a similar program.

Good idea to hit it too...

Your Right to Hunt Is at Risk

"Over the past month, the anti-hunting movement has attracted headlines across the province. Now that grizzly bear hunting is closed, anti-hunting organizations are looking to close black bear, cougar and wolf hunting across the province. We expect this movement will continue to sheep and goat hunting as well as catch-and-release fishing. Some in the anti-hunting movement have recently suggested all hunting should be closed.

Recently, the BCWF has been in the media opposing the misinformed rhetoric villainizing hunters but more work needs to be done. The collection of interviews and articles can be found below.

The B.C. Wildlife Federation is working with the Wild Sheep Society of BC and other organizations to take a stand and fight back against the anti-hunting movement and we need your help. Our plan is to deliver at least 25,000 letters to the B.C. legislature by June."

https://bcwf.bc.ca/initiatives/your-right-to-hunt-is-at-risk/

[IronNoggin]

Here's an inkling of the mindset (don't watch if you get upset easily...)

https://www.vibby.com/watch?vib=QkI1ERvh5

Overdue for us to make a stand against this foolishness!

Nog

[59whiskers]

Done!

[Zuludog]

Here's an inkling of the mindset (don't watch if you get upset easily...)

https://www.vibby.com/watch?vib=QkI1ERvh5

Overdue for us to make a stand against this foolishness!

Nog

I shouldn't have watched. What a moron that dude is.