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Wildlife Defence League

NDP promises to end trophy hunt for grizzly bears in B.C. if elected in May

British Columbia's New Democrats are promising to ban trophy hunting for grizzly bears in the province. But NDP Leader John Horgan stopped short of an outright prohibition on the hunt, saying the...

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.
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.
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.