Groups say new wildlife plan prioritizes hunters over scientists

Dozens of wildlife groups are speaking out against the creation of a new provincial agency dedicated to wildlife management, saying the B.C. government prioritized the views of hunters over scientists.
Announced by the Liberal government before the start of the election campaign, the stand-alone agency was to be formed in the fall with $5 million in government funds. In following years, it would be supported by hunting licence revenue of up to $10 million annually.
The use of hunting revenue to