The Grizzly Truth (2017)

10/10

The best overview on the topic of grizzly hunting that I have seen

justiceforbcgrizzlies5 April 2017

First of all, this film is professionally presented and photographed, which makes it easy to watch. Stylistically, I thought that having the killing of the Grizzly Bear take place in segments was a really good choice that added to the impact, rather than having that piece of the film be shown all at once. I appreciate how each speaker was given time to put their thoughts together. It was very calm. With such a heated topic, it's a good choice by the filmmaker to have such a diverse group of people offering their views, all treated respectfully, but in a calm manner so that the viewing audience has space to process the different points of view. In this way, the film is very educational. I am adamantly opposed to intentionally killing Grizzly Bears for sport but I appreciate hearing the views of those who hold a different opinion so that I can feel confident in the strength of my own perspective. I bought my own copy of The Grizzly Truth as it is a film that I will watch more than once.

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10/10

Great information to share for those wanting to know about the Trophy Hunt

cranberrycoho6 April 2017

Thank you for creating this documentary! I do live in Northern BC and come from a hunting family, and have gone out moose hunting, grouse hunting, etc. I've shot a few grouse but looking back I am now thankful I never shot a moose as I have realized that I prefer 'hunting' with my camera only. In the past 5 years I have been working at various Grizzly Bear viewing businesses as well as a fishing lodge where we have bears around. I am also a wildlife photographer. I used to be quite fearful of bears and believed all the horror stories. I now understand that I don't need to be fearful but only respectful. I go and watch bears whenever and wherever I have the chance. I walk in the wilderness looking for them, and I use the tools I have learned regarding bear behaviour to stay safe to keep both of us out of trouble. My first job was working for an "ex-guide outfitter" who used to help others kill bears, and since learned what damage he was doing... and now he has a bear viewing operation where he is showing the world really what bear behaviour is about. I spent two months at this one location watching them fish, watching mothers bring their cubs by for us to babysit, watching mothers tell other subadult bears to get lost, watching male bears chase female bears around, watched subadults figuring out their pecking order and watching the old male bears who don't waste an ounce of energy like those silly 'teenagers'. It was amazing and that started turned my whole world around. I only wish everyone could go to one of these places and learn that the old colonialism beliefs are a scare tactic. That's where videos like this come in. I'm not saying there are no bears who won't attack, just like there are some people who would do the same. But if you know how to react properly in situations and how to be prepared, wow, amazing world out there! If I can turn around from thinking more bears should be shot so I feel safe in the backcountry... to trying to stop the bear and enjoying my experiences with them, so can we all! Thanks again, and let's stop this hunt!