Kinew Urges Bloodvein First Nation to Reconsider Turning Moose Hunters Away
The federation says five hunters have been turned away, reviving a court dispute over access to Crown land during the moose season.
- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urged Bloodvein First Nation on Friday to reconsider turning away licensed hunters at their Rice River Road checkstop, warning the move could incite "backlash" and hatred toward Indigenous people.
- The community established the checkpoint last year to prevent drugs and alcohol from entering, while also citing declining moose populations to restrict hunting access on their traditional territory.
- Since the moose hunting season began on Monday, the Manitoba Wildlife Federation reported five instances of hunters being turned away, contradicting previous assurances that licensed hunters would be permitted access.
- Provincial officials sent a cease-and-desist letter on Sept. 19, and the RCMP confirmed on Friday they are working with the province and other stakeholders to address the issue.
- Misipawistik and Pimicikamak Cree Nations are also restricting hunting to protect moose, prompting the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to call on the province to meet with all groups to address conservation concerns.
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Manitoba premier asks Bloodvein First Nation to allow moose hunters access
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a checkstop set up near a First Nation could incite backlash toward Indigenous people amid allegations licensed moose hunters are being turned away from accessing public land.
The Toronto Star
Kinew urges Bloodvein First Nation to reconsider turning moose hunters away
SELKIRK - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is urging a First Nation to reconsider turning away licensed hunters this season, saying the move could incite "backlash" and lead to hatred toward
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Hunters again report being turned away at Bloodvein checkstop
The Manitoba Wildlife Federation says licensed hunters are once again being denied access to public Crown lands at a checkstop near Bloodvein First Nation.
‘Extremely disappointed’: hunters being turned away near Bloodvein First Nation, Manitoba Wildlife Federation says
The Manitoba Wildlife Federation says hunters are again being refused access to land near Bloodvein River First Nation, a year after leadership told court it would let them through. The […]
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