Ontario Trapping Restrictions: Based on Science?

Recent hunting and trapping restrictions have hindered many Ontario, Canada residents near Algonquin National Park.  Some argue that the decision to restrict these activities (particularly the pursuit of wolves and coyotes) in areas around the Park is based on scientific research, but opponents claim that the research is terribly flawed.

Huntsville, Ontario resident Ron Stinson wrote a convincing rebuttal to the new restrictions in the Huntsville Forester.  Hopefully his letter sheds some light on the subject, and encourages others to look deeper into the science behind the restrictions.

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