The number of authorizations for the spring 2009 Grizzly Bear hunt in Management Units 4-01 (hunt code 3102) and 4-02 (hunt code 3103) has been decreased from 9 to 7 and 14 to 7 respectively.

The number of authorizations in Management Units 4-22 (hunt code 3111) and 4-23 (hunt codes 3112 to 3114) has been increased from 4 to 5 and 4 to 12 respectively. If you are directly affected by these changes and wish to change your application you may call (250) 356-5142 on or before February 11th, 2009.

For more info visit: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/news/

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Predator Hunting on the Manitoba Prairie
As a young lad growing up in any rural area can tell you, predators are a part of life, whether you like it or not. I was introduced to a form of predator control at an early age, my father always used to run a small trap line, nothing special, just a bunch of snares and a few foot traps set out on only the most popularly used predator trails. My old man was always on the lookout for a new spot to set up traps and was usually right on the money when he returned to see if his hunch was correct. His personal best was 8 coyotes and one red fox, which he managed to collect during a 2 - day period about 20 years ago, it seems the tradition is bred into our heritage. This is the story of how my brothers and I tied my dad's personal best.