's diamond mines, hunters are irresponsibly and illegally harvesting from vulnerable caribou herds at a rate unseen for decades, according to the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board (BQCMB). The people thrive on the caribou," Evans told CBC. The management board that protects the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq herds is warning that illegal hunting along the N.W.T. The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq herds' winter ranges extend into three provinces and two territories, and Dene, Inuit, Métis, and Cree communities depended on the herds for food. Evans said the majority of the hunters are acting respectfully, but those who aren't put other hunters, communities, and caribou herds at risk.

Source: CBC News March 09, 2021 11:01 UTC