Bears like Russell will continue to be left to the fate of "Nature taking its course". Travis Ripley, executive director of Fish and Wildlife previously stated that "The goal is to have this protocol in place prior to the 2018 spring bear hunt". As of today, Alberta Environment and Parks has not completed protocols that are necessary in order to allow private rehabilitation of orphaned cubs. The latest statement from AEP is now: "The protocol is in the works and changes will be implemented as soon as possible". This is unacceptable, as the government has had months to prepare for this. Cubs WILL die during this trophy hunting season. There is a new Deputy Minister of Alberta Environment and Parks: Eric Denhoff....I have prepared another petition specific to the policies being written and completed so the government will allow for orphaned wildlife to be rehabilitated. Please take a moment to click on the link and sign. Orphans like Russell thank you. xo https://www.change.org/p/eric-denhoff-gov-ab-ca-allow-the-rehabilitation-of-orphaned-bear-cubs-left-behind-due-to-trophy-hunting