Round Canda Ep 38 – Baiting Bears and Hunting with Dogs in Alberta Wildland Parks with Matt Besko
In this episode Mark is joined by Matt Besko, Director of Wildlife and Licensing for the Province of Alberta. Matt provides some thoughts and perspectives on the recent Parks policy update clarifying hunting in Alberta Provincial Parks and Recreation...
The Hunter Conservationist Podcast
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Show Notes
In this episode Mark is joined by Matt Besko, Director of Wildlife and Licensing for the Province of Alberta. Matt provides some thoughts and perspectives on the recent Parks policy update clarifying hunting in Alberta Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas. Matt explains the alignment between the Park’s policy and the Wildlife Act. Topics Matt and Mark discuss include asymmetrical antipathy, public perceptions of protected areas, history of hunting in Alberta Parks, the use of bait for bear hunting, GPS collars on hunting dogs, whether hunting dogs chase non-game animals, whether bating might cause black bears to become food habituated, fair chase and ethical hunting practices.
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