Tariffs and Trout: When Politics Taints the Wilderness The idea that American hunters and anglers may soon be barred from obtaining New Brunswick fishing licences is a stark reminder of how politics can sully even the most pristine pursuits.
For decades, the province has benefited financially from its popularity among U. S. sportsmen, who flock to Blackville and other rural towns to try their luck at catching salmon or bear.
Larry Adair, owner of Adair's Wilderness Lodge near Poley Mountain, estimates that 30% of his business comes from American clients, with some outfitters relying on them for nearly the entirety of their income.