BRITISH COLUMBIA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS HUNTING POSITION STATEMENT

The BC SPCA is opposed to the hunting of any animal for trophy or sport,
including canned hunts, whether or not any of the meat is consumed.
Where hunting is practised for subsistence purposes, it must be carried out in a
humane, responsible and sustainable manner by qualified and experienced
hunters, abiding by applicable laws and regulations.

Hunters should make every effort to minimize the infliction of pain or suffering by
using techniques that cause instant death. Bow hunting is not condoned by the
BC SPCA as it does not meet these criteria. The BC SPCA is also opposed to
the hunting of all animals using dogs or other animals (e.g. falconry), due to the
stress it imposes on the hunted animal and the risk of injury to the animals
involved.

Approved by the Board of Directors – February 7, 2009