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The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is demanding that the Province puts a full-stop end to wolf culls and unethical hunting

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Province must recall assault-style rifles issued to staff

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UBCIC Passes Resolution in Support for BC First Nations’ Territorial Management

2021 Pacific Herring Fishery

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Pacific Wild’s Recommendations for the Pacific Herring IFMP

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Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Letter of Support

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Protected: Open Letter: Wildlife Killing Contest

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Letter of Support for Oak Bay Resolution

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Cease and Desist Letter Issued to B.C. Government for Controversial Wolf Cull

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Open Letter Regarding “Predator Reduction for Caribou Recovery”

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A recent study out of Alaska shows that hunting wolves and bears did not improve moose or caribou populations over a four decade span. Between 2008 and 2020, 1,385 wolves were killed by various methods including predator control, sport hunting and trapping, this includes more than 3,500 brown and black bears that were killed as well.⁠
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The study documented no correlation between brown and black bear harvest and subsequent moose hunts and no change in moose harvests when predator control programs were in effect for wolves versus a prior period without them.⁠
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“Regardless of how we sorted the available data we were unable to detect a positive relationship between kill numbers of any predator species and subsequent moose harvests,” the study said. ⁠
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This supports Pacific Wild's position that the culling of wolves is not the answer to declining caribou herds in British Columbia and that habitat preservation is critically urgent.⁠
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Read the full article link in our bio.⁠
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#predatormanagement #wildlifekilling #caribou #wolves #bears⁠
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Thank you to our community of supporters who donated this #GivingTuesday. We have 14% left to reach our fundraising goal of $100,000 which is less than $15,000. ⁠
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We are extending our fundraiser so your gifts will continue to be multiplied by a generous donor for double the impact until December 23rd. Your donations help us continue to advocate for the lands, waters and wildlife in British Columbia and beyond.⁠
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We are so grateful for all your support! Link in our bio to give a gift.⁠
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#BCwildlife #CanadianWildlife #Donate #EnvironmentalConservation #MarineConservation

Allowing B.C. wildlife to be slaughtered for sport is a clear rejection of the values held by the vast majority of Canadians and blatantly disrespects the cultural values of many First Nations. ⁠
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“Killing contests” and “predator tournaments” are ongoing, with events by gun clubs and stores still being advertised this year. Promotional materials use language such as “predator control" or “ungulate survival” to promote contests and continue to award points and cash for killing. Engaging in these kinds of unethical hunting and culling practices under the guise of wildlife management is misleading and unscientific. ⁠
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The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) has described killing contests to be “in direct opposition to Indigenous traditional values, reciprocity with our animal relatives and our inherent Title and Rights Holders as the stewards of our lands [impeding] on our legal orders and jurisdiction over our territorial lands.”⁠
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Let your voice be heard! Click the link in our bio to sign onto our letter and #StopTheKill⁠
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#wildlifekillingcontests #predatormanagement #wildlifemanagement #smokeapackaday⁠
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November 30th, 2017 marked the end of the fall hunt and the last day killing grizzly bears for trophies in British Columbia. Five years ago, between 250-300 grizzlies were killed for trophies a year in British Columbia. After two decades of dedicated campaigning, leadership by Indigenous nations, and advocacy by many groups, businesses and ecotourism establishments, a ban was put in place to protect the iconic grizzly bears.

On December 18 in 2017, the Minister of Environment made a major announcement to further protect grizzly bears. Keep your eyes peeled for the release of our video #FiveYearsFree on the anniversary and learn more about how bears are fairing today.

#GrizzlyBears #TrophyHunting #Conservation

All donations received today for #GivingTuesday will be doubled by a generous donor, up to $100,000!⁠
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Today we need your support to advocate for wildlife and their habitat in British Columbia. We rely on the generosity and support of our community to protect wildlife, secure ecosystems, and continue to educate about conservation on Canada’s Pacific coast into the Great Bear Rainforest region. We have the power to create change and make an impact to share wildspaces with future generations of humans and wildlife.⁠
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Changing how we protect wildlife and their habitats requires unfaltering and united voices. It requires bold heroes, like YOU.⁠⁠

Link in our bio to donate.⁠
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#givingtuesday #greatbearrainforest #wildlifeconservation #beautifulbc

Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts will be DOUBLED up to $100,000 starting tomorrow!

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! Being a voice for wildlife and their habitats often seems daunting, but with your support, our voice is echoing across the province and into the ears of our government. Together we are heeding the wild’s urgent call for protection — and we have an opportunity for your impact to go even further.

This month marks the five-year anniversary of British Columbia’s trophy hunting ban on grizzly bears. Bold actions like this are not possible without supporters like you. It’s a reminder that if we raise our voices as one, we can bring about meaningful change.

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