BC's $10M Wolf Cull Draws Criticism as Caribou Decline Persists

British Columbia has spent nearly $10 million on a decade-long wolf culling program intended to help recover declining caribou populations. However, wildlife experts argue that habitat destruction — not wolf predation — is the root cause of the caribou's vulnerability. The provincial government is now weighing an extension of the controversial program by another five years. Critics say the cull fails to tackle the underlying issue of habitat degradation. Stakeholder consultations are currently underway to determine whether the program will be prolonged.