Carbon dioxide allegedly harming polar bears; for over 500 Canadian polar bears per year, rifle shots to heart/lung area probably not helping either

Inuit want greater say in polar bear management | Daily Brew - Yahoo! News

There are 13 subpopulations in Canada, of which four are said to be in trouble due to climate change but also over-hunting.

The Star noted that while the move won support in southern Canada, many northern communities worry the decision will mean further cuts to hunting - more than 500 bears are killed annually.