Video: Bear Hunting on the Queen Charlotte Islands

Video footage of black bear hunting on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Despite growing opposition, an outfitting company in the Queen Charlotte Islands vows to continue its lucrative bear-hunting operation. But with the protests escalation, the question that hangs on the air—like the scent and smoke of a freshly-discharged rifle—is, For how much longer?

Video footage of black bear hunting on the Queen Charlotte Islands.

Despite growing opposition, an outfitting company in the Queen Charlotte Islands vows to continue its lucrative bear-hunting operation. But with the protests escalation, the question that hangs on the air—like the scent and smoke of a freshly-discharged rifle—is, For how much longer?

The video below is actual footage of a black bear being shot by hunters in the Queen Charlottes (a.k.a. Haida Gwaii). Viewer discretion is advised.