Fort Francais Times, 12/06
B.C. aboriginals are celebrating what they call a victory after a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that natives can hunt at night.

In a 4-3 decision, the court overturned the convictions of Ivan Morris and Carl Olsen of the Tsartlip band on Vancouver Island on charges of violating the B.C. Wildlife Act.

Morris says he doesn’t expect everyone to understand the decision but it will change the way native people provide for their families.

Louise Mandell, legal counsel for the Tsartlip band, said many native people prefer night hunting because more animals come out after dark.

Meanwhile, Dale Drown of the B.C. Guide Outfitters Association said the ruling is a further definition of aboriginal rights and won’t lead to a surge in night hunting in Canada.

But Paul Adams of the B.C. Wildlife Association isn’t so sure, saying he’s concerned the narrow decision will be broadened and there could be problems with poaching." (Source fftimes.com)