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I dont hunt bears and I have no problem with anyone who does, I could care less what the green party says or any other political party says, its not a political issue and I really dont understand what the problem is.
Take the meat if you shoot a grizzly, lol, its not a skunk or a mouse.

Of those 3, which have you eaten, and if not, why not?

I taught my son many things which he ignored, the one that seems to have stuck best is don't kill something unless you are going to eat it.

The darn guy wouldn't kill ground squirrels until they stripped a fruit tree in a single day, and he feels like rattlesnakes should be relocated or put on the BBQ. He doesn't like venison so wouldn't hunt deer until his kids told him they liked it.

I've never eaten grizzly but eating what you kill is basic hunting ethics. Coyotes, bobcats and ground squirrels that I've shot don't get eaten but I wish they were as tasty as quail so we wouldn't be wasting the meat.

so you don't practice what you preach either?


personally I don't care for bear meat. shot one old bruin in my life, likely won't shoot another. meat tasted like crap and the trophy thing isn't my bag.
however I realize there are those who do like trophy hunting. I choose not to participate.

it's called freedom, we used to have a lot more of it.

None... The reason is I have never killed a grizzly nor skunk, I have killed a mouse and didn't feel bad about it.
Considering that it takes years for a resident hunter to get drawn for a grizzly, common sense would suggest that its not a common experience to kill a grizzly unless you were a guide/outfitter, this is the only hunting community that would be ruffled about the potential new law.
If it makes you feel better,,,, I will take you on a guided hunt for mouse, if/when you get one we can leave the meat for the birds, it will be a tough hunt as were not allowed to bait here.

On that note, I'm out of here.

I have always felt it would be a good idea to take the CO to the carcass, have him point out the edible portions, then give it to him. I'll pack it out but he can eat it.
In all seriousness, I think a mountain grizzly would be pretty good eating. However, trichinosis is always a concern, especially in a mountain bear, so treat it accordingly. I know a lot of people who prefer grizzly to black bear for which the same cautions apply. Likewise, if you eat marmot, cook it well and avoid eating the entrails (most will have no problem following these instructions). GD

Always wondered why I never read of getting grizzly meat out and have been disturbed by the waste. Really dont like any hunting for the sole purpose of a trophy to brag about. It cheapens the whole deal. However I dont like baiting, tree stands... but as long as you do not break the law or harm someone, it is not my business. Heck I am in a different country and will probably never hunt your bear. None of this is my business.

Think again!

Just leave it the way it is. If the meat looks good take it out, if not leave it. IT should be your call not the rat politicians and tree huggers.

"Should Canibalism be grounds for leniency in murder, as it is less wasteful?"

A question of compelling logic. Let's hope these legislators do not read "Calvin and Hobbes".

Jordan smith
Too quote a few words out of context does not make for a dialogue.
It is not an election year, the green party has 1 seat...if the NDP get elected then you can forget ALL grizzly hunting because they have already promised that.
This is quite simple...hunters are not in agreement with taking only the hide from such a animal, they are concerned with how that is perceived by the general public, and are distancing themselves from the (trophy hunting perception) and they are guided by their own moral culture.
As I said earlier the only hunters who are in a static over this proposed law are the guiding community, and thats why I dont understand what the big deal is.

That's exactly my point! Grizzly hunting very much IS a political issue. Keep in mind that an elephant is eaten one little bite at a time. I'm vehemently opposed to this law, and I'm not currently a guide or outfitter. I'm opposed for one reason- I don't want to see the "elephant" of hunting end up being nothing more than a pile of bones picked clean by the vultures in a couple of decades! I have no personal opportunity to hunt grizzly in BC, but I DO have the opportunity to stand up for maintaining our freedoms, and the integrity of personal choice in our country, and judgement-based decisions when out in the field. These are things that the NDP, Green Party, and many others that are opposed to hunting would take from us in a heart beat, if possible, and they are trying to do so one little bite at a time.

I understand your point...What do you say when resident hunters also want the meat packed out?

They are free to do so if they wish. But if they shoot one, find that the meat is totally inedible, they should have the freedom to make that judgement call and leave the meat for other wild animals to eat.

How would a hunter know if the meat was inedible?
I have shot rutting mule deer that were unedible, I'll gladly have you over here to bc and I'll make you a mule deer steak on the barbi and if you can eat it all then your a better man than me, I'll buy the beer.
I have hunted grizzly before, my buddies hunt and kill them too, and at least they take some of the meat, backstraps etc

Exactly.

This may have been mentioned but I saw a show on the food network where at least one Russian Chalet Type restaurant they were featuring served brown bear burgers...

Seems like a lot of judgment in this here thread by some who probably never spent time in brown bear country or have seen what a high bear population will do to moose calves.

Last browny I shot, I was determined to be "ethical" and salvage meat with the hide and skull. First cut I made nicked the gut and a ball of tapeworms the size of a softball came rolling out at my feet. That carcass fed the birds and scavengers. Curious how many of you guys would take that meat home and feed it to you families? Or your dogs? I did save at least a couple moose calves so I could more likely put some moose meat in my freezer the next year.

That explains why they're always pounding down the shots of vodka......