A reliable witness in Kimberley, who watched the process, was definitely impacted by it. Many others feel that if it were ever to be shown to the general public there would be outrage from animal lovers the world over. The deer were trapped in the clover traps for many hours. By the time the contractors arrived at 6 a.m., the exhausted deer were lying down inside the traps, and ‘went ballistic’ when they collapsed the trap on top of them, instantly realizing it was humans that had pinned them down. They were ‘bear hugged’ by the contractors and then killed by the penetrating bolt gun. The observer is a seasoned hunter, but said it certainly was not for the squeamish.
In Kimberley and Cranbrook, many fawns, around 5 or 6 months old, were killed along with does and bucks. As prey animals, they obviously would experience great terror and stress, awaiting death, not to mention the close human contact in the last few seconds of their lives. This may not matter to an often uncaring public in this province, but it has disturbed many residents of the Kootenays, not just the so-called ‘bleeding hearts.’ Even many avid sport hunters there are dead against it, and have encouraged Kootenay civic leaders to investigate non-lethal methods of population control for ensuing years.
In Kimberley and Cranbrook, many fawns, around 5 or 6 months old, were killed along with does and bucks. As prey animals, they obviously would experience great terror and stress, awaiting death, not to mention the close human contact in the last few seconds of their lives. This may not matter to an often uncaring public in this province, but it has disturbed many residents of the Kootenays, not just the so-called ‘bleeding hearts.’ Even many avid sport hunters there are dead against it, and have encouraged Kootenay civic leaders to investigate non-lethal methods of population control for ensuing years.
A reliable source says that this is one of the most controversial issues in the Kootenays in over fifty years. It has caused great division and contention among neighbours in these communities, and the damage and fallout will continue, until such time as other methods are explored.
The does being killed in Invermere this month are carrying fetuses that would have been born in May or June. It is surprising that so many ethical hunters find this unacceptable and cruel, and yet folks here callously continue to call for it. The pro-kill CRD directors and residents should see what they are sanctioning, and without question, be there to witness it for themselves, and then have to explain it to their children and grandchildren.
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