The decline in the George River herd is even more drastic, down 99 per cent from its peak in the 1990s. "The status of the George River herd ... it was sort of a red flag. "The George River caribou herd's situation therefore remains fragile," said the release. A series of population increases will be needed before any conclusions can be drawn regarding the survival of the George River herd. For Saganash, a complete hunting ban for the George River herd will be needed for the next few years at least.

Source: CBC News November 18, 2020 12:56 UTC