This conversation with Don and Steve discusses the current hunting regulation proposals in British Columbia and the process of developing these recommendations.

It highlights the importance of public participation and the need for a longer consultation period and the evolution of hunting regulations from game management to sustainable wildlife management is explored.

The contentious proposals on Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) and the arguments surrounding hunter density and hunt quality are examined. The concerns of First Nations communities and the lack of specific data and science in the decision-making process are discussed.

The insufficient funding for wildlife management and the need for clear recovery objectives are also addressed. The conversation highlights the lack of trust and accountability in wildlife management, as well as the insufficient funding and resources allocated to it.

The discrepancy in budget allocation between different regions is also discussed. The importance of transparency and balancing wildlife management objectives is emphasized.

The conversation also touches on recommendations for moose and mule deer management, as well as the need for compulsory reporting and inspection.

The need for improved data collection and reporting is highlighted, along with the importance of addressing other legislation points.

The conversation concludes with a call for collaboration, compromise, and continued dialogue in wildlife management.