The economics of grizzly bear hunting and viewing in B.C.

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As the debate around trophy hunting in British Columbia continues, a new poll suggests more British Columbians are opposed to it.

In a new online survey conducted by Insights West, 91 per cent of British Columbians said they opposed hunting animals for sport.

The trophy hunting of grizzly bears in particular has been a hot topic this year, with a number of wildlife organizations around the province calling for a complete ban.

According to government numbers, the current population of grizzly bears in B.C. is estimated at about 15,000 and Premier Christy Clark insists the population is very healthy.

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Yuliya Talmazan – Globalnews.ca – October 7, 2015.

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