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wildlife conservation

Tsilhqot'in, B.C. government reconciliation talks to focus on mill and moose

Talks began last year after the Tsilhqot'in won title in court to 1,750 square kilometres of its territorial lands in remote Nemiah Valley.
The Canadian PressOct 22nd, 2015

Here's a letter from my MLA defending the cruel practice of trophy hunting in B.C.

Here's a letter from my MLA defending the cruel practice of trophy hunting in B.C.
Hamish StewartSep 16th, 2015

Federal agency says walrus rafts are not needed for now to replace sea ice off Alaska coast

Rafts for walrus not needed yet even as climate change melts sea ice.
The Canadian PressSep 16th, 2015

Friendly urban deer boasting its own Twitter handle killed by car in Vancouver

Much loved Downtown Deer died at southern end of Lions Gate Bridge on Sunday evening, after young buck reached social media stardom in life.
The Canadian PressSep 14th, 2015
Trophy hunt, grizzly bear, B.C. hunting, open season, hunting season

B.C. animal rights group offers reward for tips on graphic video of grizzly bear hunt

This bear was likely killed in B.C., and one wildlife group is willing to pay cash to find out for sure.
Elizabeth McSheffreySep 11th, 2015
Trophy hunt, grizzly bear, B.C. hunting, open season, hunting season

VIRAL: Graphic footage of grizzly hunt infuriates thousands

As the fall hunting season for B.C. grizzly bears begins, conservationists aren't happy with the provincial government.
Elizabeth McSheffreySep 8th, 2015