Proposal to Extend Hunting Season on Denman and Hornby Islands

environment · January 19, 2020 · Denman and Hornby Islands

BC Fish and Wildlife proposed extending the hunting season on Denman and Hornby Islands by one month starting September 10 and introducing a bow-only season for bucks from August 25 to September 9. The deadline for public comments is January 19, 2020. Local residents and associations have expressed opposition due to safety, ecological, and community concerns.

Sources

• “This Sunday, Jan 19th, is the deadline to respond to two proposals from BC Fish and Wildlife... The issue was extensively discussed at the Denman Island Residents Association meeting on Tuesday, Jan 13.” — The Islands Grapevine – January 16th, 2020 (January 16th, 2020)

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