I don't know what the deer population is down there, but if it's anything like it is here up in ontario (out of control), I would think your Department of Natural Resources would have a real problem without the help of the hunters. There is a strong counter argument.

Peta has been agressively attacking the seal hunt in Newfound land, and while i think they have won the hearts of alot of animal rights activists in the states, they've really polarized most Canadian's with their campaign.

The worst part about it is the lies these guys are spreading, there using photos of white coat seal pups to win over the public, when the pups aren't involved in the hunt. They've always been illegal to kill.