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Hunters killed more than 150 grizzly bears in B.C. — one-third of them females — during the time it took the newly elected NDP government to make a decision to ban the hunting of grizzlies for trophies or food.

NDP leader John Horgan, with help from the Green party, formed a minority government after the May 9 provincial election that led to the resignation of Liberal leader Christy Clark.

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On August 14, the NDP announced a B.C.-wide ban on trophy hunting of grizzly bears, while allowing hunting to continue for meat outside the Great Bear Rainforest.

That ban took effect on Nov. 30, which meant the fall trophy hunt continued as usual.

Then, on Dec. 18, after hearing from the public and stakeholders, the NDP announced a policy reversal, immediately implementing a total ban on hunting of grizzlies for trophies and food.

That government announcement came too late for 159 grizzlies killed during the fall hunt, including 53 females.