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I just received an answer from ACA on the question of them supporting the ban. Yes, they were involved in discussions and put suggestions forward. Their suggestions NEVER included banning spear or atlatl hunting. So, Minister Phillips quote below was a bit misleading. Surprize surprize. She maybe should have said, " the change is happening despite extensive consultations with hunting associations".

Environment Minister Shannon Phillips said the change is a result of extensive consultations with hunting associations, the Alberta Conservation Association and the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association.