I expect better of Canadians

[Anonymous]

Perhaps Canadians will come to realise that protecting animals is a human responsibility.

We do protect animals. You can't just go shooting critters unless they are on your land.

[Bricktop]

Well, this dick did. I presume it wasn't his land the cougar was on.



Not good, Canada. Not good.

[Angry White Male]

But, so far no consequences for Steve Ecklund.

What consequences are you expecting?  Unless he broke the law somehow (which it doesn't appear that he did), what do you want?



If you want this practice to end, write your M.P.

[Angry White Male]

You can't just go shooting critters unless they are on your land.

Uh, no.



I'll assume you have limited knowledge of our hunting laws, which can also change Provincially also.

[Angry White Male]

Cougar hunting is legal in Alberta from Sept. 1 to the end of February for residents, and from Dec. 1 to the end of February for non-residents.

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[Anonymous]

But, so far no consequences for Steve Ecklund.

What consequences are you expecting?  Unless he broke the law somehow (which it doesn't appear that he did), what do you want?



If you want this practice to end, write your M.P.

Perhaps Cabela's might end their relationship with him.

[Angry White Male]

Why would they?  Cabela's business isn't based on selling things to anti-hunters, and anti-gunners.

[Angry White Male]

Imagine the fail of that round-table meeting?:



CEO:  Drop his show, to appease the left wing anti-hunters and anti-gunners!



CFO:  Do you think that's a good idea?  Do you think these left wing clowns will then come in and buy guns, knives, and hunting gear from us?



CEO:  You make a good point...



SHAREHOLDERS:  ...busy replacing CEO...

[Bricktop]

Hey, Ace.



Do I look like a "left wing" supporter to you?



Animal preservation and anti cruelty advocate are from all sides. This is why they have been most effective, and why this asshole is in a world of shit at the moment.



Most people do not like beautiful wild animals killed by psychopaths, bucko.

[Angry White Male]

These aren't endangered animals.  Hunting is controlled.  No different than taking down a deer, which happens here all the time.



Write the Premier of Alberta, if you think the laws should be changed.

[Angry White Male]

Brick, when you were a cop, your job was to enforce the laws in place at the time, whether you liked them or not, right?



The problem with people is, is that they have a hard time separating emotion from their thoughts and opinions.

[Bricktop]

I have not referenced the animals as "endangered", nor does it make any difference. Any animal in the sights of a psycho is "endangered".



If your hunting laws permit the killing of animals for entertainment, then they do need changing. On the other hand, perhaps you seal clubbers could review your attitude to the animals under your care.

[Angry White Male]

I am not a hunter.  I do not personally care for the practice, but many others do.



They are expected to hunt legally under the laws, and the vast majority do.



I sense misdirected anger at one individual, doing what he is legally permitted to do.



I then tell the people:  If you want change, then put pressure on the current laws, Provincially and Federally.

[Angry White Male]

Left wing idiots will find that they are the ones criminally charged with a crime, by sending this guy death threats.  It has happened many times in the past.



Even online, death threats are a punishable offense under Canadian Criminal Code, and people are charged more often than you may think.

[Anonymous]

You can't just go shooting critters unless they are on your land.

Uh, no.



I'll assume you have limited knowledge of our hunting laws, which can also change Provincially also.

Herman's not wrong. He's posted about shooting animals that cause harm to private property including livestock. Most province allow land owners to kill certain problem wild animals.