I was quite disappointed in the interview done on CHED today. The superintendent of Elk Island park was there to talk about the Elk problem and possible solutions. Off the hop the host started talking about Bison and their habits. Host asked about releasing wolves and was given a a simple no, and didn't like that. Then from some silly text about parking a truck on the side of the Hwy, and selling meat, host go's on to invent some sort of wild game restaurant idea, as if that were ever an option. Fellow from Elk Island must have thought he sure wasted his morning.
2 things did come out of the interview however.
... No case of CWD has been confirmed in Elk Island Park.
... There has been positive feedback from the Meti's and Treaty Indian people about a cull hunt. Go figure. Not one word about any prior meetings where AFGA might have put foreward the idea of resident Albertan's being allowed to hunt. Sounded a little like thats the way the authorities are leaning. I have a bad feeling that AB resident hunter's need not apply. Perhaps the meeting tomorrow will be more on point, and some intellegent questions will be asked and answered.
|