NDP Leader John Horgan says his party will stop the practice of grizzly bear trophy hunting in the province — if it comes to power in the next provincial election. End to trophy hunting but not huntingHorgan said his party has been in talks with hunting stakeholders to make sure they understand the NDP is not proposing a sweeping hunting ban. "This is not about being opposed to hunting — this is about being opposed to the grizzly bear trophy hunt and only the grizzly bear trophy hunt." Flanked by members of his caucus, BC NDP leader John Horgan said the people of British Columbia have spoken and they don't support the practice of grizzly bear trophy hunting. "They're going to be looking at alternatives on the ballot, and I want people to know that New Democrats stand united against grizzly bear trophy bear hunting."

Source: CBC News November 24, 2016 22:04 UTC