John Bergenske of Wildsight on concerns about new B.C. wildlife management plan

Revelstoke Mountaineer Podcast

Last week, the B.C. government announced the creation of a new wildlife management agency that would steer hunting licence revenue into wildlife management activities. In statements sent in the government media release, the announcement was applauded by hunting organizations like the B.C. Wildlife Federation, Guide Outfitters Association of B.C., And the B.C. Trappers Association. However, environmental conservation group Wildsight is expressing concerns about the new agency, and a potential step away from science-based conservation to a new model. We spoke with Wildsight's conservation director John Bergenske to hear more about their concerns.