“We manage the hunt based on the best available science,” Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations."

Unfortunately, BC Liberals have not funded "science".  Note Mr. Thomson's reference to "available science".  BC has a woefully insufficient number of "conservation" officers, stretched 'way too thin, who are basically killing animals when there are human interactions.  Sort of by-laws officers.

Hunting brings in about 4.8 million dollar per year, while the viewing industry is bringing in nearly 13 million dollars per year and growing.  Furthermore the viewing industry is sustainable, while a hunted bear is a dead bear and so is the revenue stream it created.