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Episode 122 - I Think A Backbone Needs To Be Grown with Jen Shears
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Jen Shears joins the show to talk about Canada's management of seals and seal hunting, with a focus on the inspiration and motivation behind it. The conversation highlights the impacts of import bans on seal products and the challenges faced by hunters in Canada. It also discusses the population dynamics of seals, their changing diet, and the consequences of not managing their population. The conversation delves into the hunting process, including the three-step process for dispatching seals and the regulations and training required for seal harvesters. In this conversation, Jen discusses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the seal hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador. She emphasizes the importance of sustainable resource management and the need for public engagement and advocacy. Jen also highlights the economic and ecological opportunities that the seal hunt provides for coastal communities. She encourages listeners to take action by contacting their elected officials and participating in public consultations. The conversation concludes with a call to support and protect traditional ways of life.
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226 episodes
Manage episode 426594067 series 2520322
Jen Shears joins the show to talk about Canada's management of seals and seal hunting, with a focus on the inspiration and motivation behind it. The conversation highlights the impacts of import bans on seal products and the challenges faced by hunters in Canada. It also discusses the population dynamics of seals, their changing diet, and the consequences of not managing their population. The conversation delves into the hunting process, including the three-step process for dispatching seals and the regulations and training required for seal harvesters. In this conversation, Jen discusses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the seal hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador. She emphasizes the importance of sustainable resource management and the need for public engagement and advocacy. Jen also highlights the economic and ecological opportunities that the seal hunt provides for coastal communities. She encourages listeners to take action by contacting their elected officials and participating in public consultations. The conversation concludes with a call to support and protect traditional ways of life.
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