Guest guest Posted August 3, 2000 Report Share Posted August 3, 2000 Call to arms: Ottawa wants kids to hunt Gun control advocates rail at attempt to reverse decline in number of hunters Paul Waldie National Post The federal government is introducing regulations to encourage children as young as 12 to shoot ducks and geese because it is concerned that not enough young people are hunting. Officials want to institute Waterfowler Heritage Days, during which children can hunt some birds without a permit. The children must have completed a hunter safety program and will be accompanied by a " mentor " who is at least 18 years old. " The number of individuals who participate in hunting has been declining in recent years. Given the significant contribution made by hunters to conservation goals, this decline is cause for concern, " say the regulations, which were made public this week. Hunters help keep the populations of migratory birds under control. The number of hunters has fallen to 197,000 from 500,000 in 1989, mainly because of increased restrictions and fees, according to the government. http://www.nationalpost.com/home/story.html?f=/stories/20000803/361642.html -- Free email services provided by http://www.goodkarmacafe.com Powered by Outblaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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