Reader, for the May/June 2023 cover vote, we are asking you to make a difficult choice. A choice between two iconic west coast mammals: the grizzly bear ... and the Vancouver Island marmot. We know you love bears; we love them too. This grizzly, photographed by Chase Teron, is truly majestic. But just look at that marmot! It's ready for its moment in the sun! Indeed, as Canada's most endangered mammal, it is deserving of greater attention, which is why we've chosen to feature it in the issue with a photo essay by Ryan Tidman.
We have quite literally spent hours debating this cover, and now, it's all up to you. Find the issue on newsstands starting April 17 to see who won.
