The topic aired on CBC last night. The said the quota for this year is 325,000 to be killed out of 5 million. The manner the pups are killed is ugly, they are clubed and skinned right there on the spot. The mother seal hangs around the pup for days.
It taking place in Northern eastern Canada and is part of a cultural tradition. The skins are sold, providing income th the local economy. Why not just shoot them?
Anyway, its dispicable. greek39