Alberta hosts wolf killing contest with $5,000 prize, sparking debate among conservationists and government.

A wolf killing contest in Alberta, Canada, offering prizes up to $5,000 and a $250 bounty per wolf, has sparked controversy. Conservationists, led by Canmore wildlife photographer John Marriott, argue the contest lacks scientific and ethical justification, claiming it does not effectively manage ungulate populations. The Alberta government supports the contest, stating it is within legal hunting and trapping parameters.

November 30, 2024
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