Darlene Rowden

Rowden supports issuing limited depredation permits for farmers to kill elk causing significant crop and property damage, despite being unhappy about the killings; she insists carcasses be harvested for meat and says action is necessary to stop elk 'causing havoc.'

As Environment Minister, Rowden supports issuing depredation permits allowing farmers to shoot elk outside hunting season to disperse and permanently remove large herds that damage crops and feed, helping producers protect land until fencing can be installed and requiring meat be used.