Alberta's Ministry of Forestry and Parks raises female cougar hunting quota from 32 to 72 for 2023-24 season, sparking conservationist concerns.
Alberta's Ministry of Forestry and Parks increased the female cougar hunting quota in the 2023-24 season from 32 to 72, causing concern among conservationists. The initial quota for the 2022-23 season was 42 female cougars. Devon Earl, a conservation specialist with Alberta Wildlife Association, raised concerns with the Minister Todd Lowen about the factors and evidence supporting this decision.
June 10, 2024
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