A Facebook advertisement for a so-called "wolf whacking contest" has sparked a coalition of 54 environmental groups and adventure tourism operators to call out the practice. The Wildlife Protection Coalition says it's aware of three separate contests in British Columbia, where hunters are invited online to kill predators — like wolves, coyotes or cougars — and win points or a prize. No wolf bounty in B.C. The Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club is advertising a 'predator tournament' on it's Facebook page where hunters can win cash prizes for killing wolves, cougars, coyotes, and raccoons. offered a wolf bounty was in 1955.

Source: CBC News March 12, 2019 00:22 UTC