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Province-./ of British Columbia Ministry of HUNTING Environment Hon. Anthony J. Brummet, RCGUTRTIOn' tVnOPflt Minister logt-1084 GENERAL INFORMATION APPLYING TO ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
' , :'' ": IMPOHTAI{T BEGULATIOIS NOTICE$ 1983/M.,: ,:,:':':,.- ttrisis n*a resum6of all changes in the regulations foi this year. Wildlile Administrai;vFi Major,,changes : fr-om last, .y,ear's regulalions' afe..,$hownr::in ReEicns in British Columbia coloured type, in the following pages. A new British'Oolumbla Wildlife Actcame intat effe4Al;i.9,f19.(l; '1r. ..-. :, 1982which, hes made necessary severalchanges,'i{ithf,}$l.is .,, brochure, parlicularlyJo deflnitions ar,rd lisence ', fglBlirernents. .'...lgre6hinthelollowihgpages...:...:..':::...'Pledse take:flote'of 'the changes:wtiich are hlghllighJ$g ..2: A continuiltg decllne in the size ot norlhern caribou.h€rds:.has : made.rtecessary a shorter Opeir season forii€tibou]n€keelia Begion,this year, Further restriction in subsequent yedrsinay be required. 3. Elk numbers in the Kootenay Region contihue'lojnAI$Fe. Limited Entry Hunting Authbrizations for airtlerless elk in Region 4 have been iicreased accordingly io prdvlde more hours of hunter recreation and should result in a higher success rate.
Bait means anything, including meat, cereals, cultivated crops, re- strained animal or any manufactured product or material, that may PAgE TABLE OF CONTENTS attract wildlife and includes plastic or other imitation foods but does not lmportant Regulation Notices 2 include a decoy as described under these regulations. ... . 2 Definitions...... '. B.C, Resident means a person who maintains a permanent residence Special Request 3 Special Restriction: in the Province, and who has been in actual residence therein for six (6) It 4 is unlawful in the previous twelve (12) months prior to any application under 4 months l-icence Requirements the Wildlife Act. Licence Fees.. . 5 goat, caribou, elk, Open Seasons (General information) 5 Big Game means any mountain sheep, mountain mammal Bag Limits and Possession Limits. 6 mobse, deer, grizzly bear, black bear, cougar, wolf or Possession and TransPort. 6 designated by regulation. Evidence of Species and Sex 6 Bolt means a shaft or missile designed to be shot from a crossbow or Compulsory Reporting 7 catapult. Hunting Methods. 8 Borg rr-reans * l':lclilout or a cr,lssL:ow, Limited Entry Hunting 8 males the deer family who are antlered Highway No Shooting Areas, . 9 Bucks and Bulls are of animals. Observe, Record, Report . 10 11 Region 1 Calf means a moose, elk or caribou less than twelve (12) months of age. 18 Region2...... means a *i;i:iies iir:*nc'; thi:! h;l:; L:een 23 Cancelled Specie$ Lieence Region 3 altered accoid!nE to the cancellatiot-r r-',r*i:etj'-iie jir.jirateo cn it The 4 28 Region Species Licence must be cancelled immediately upon killing the animal. Region 5 37 vriih gi'l;c'r+ fot' the Region 6 42 Crcssbow means a bow fixed acrcg:: :, ::lrlr.k a .;iilng. Region 7 50 arrow or bolt and a mechanism fni i*l0ir;r;;r+ ie;ail$!l-rfi iilf permitted Bow and Arrow Region I 59 (Note: The use of crossbows is during special regional schedules.) Ministry of Environment and District seasons unless otherwise indicated under the Conservation Officer Addresses . . . 64 Decoy means any malerial or manufactured product that simulates the appearance or has the form of wildlife. Deer Family means moose, caribou, deer and elk. DEFINITIONS !t;f.r:r!ir:Br$ inciudes tf iv {Jtvifr:) tir:ri i.,;t'i,t'i:r * *ir..rjec;rle fo'; 111;;; 1 :. I Animal means a member of the deer family over one year of Antlered B,ii.'rli:,jit, cofiriliilii:;gt l-Jii:a ci:iii!irL.i:znej inciucies:t aif!*. SrltQlrl, age bearing visible bony antlers. h{:ir{,iarin oi sr:lir;! :iuii !.r!l il:ir'tri |r*i i,.ir;il.:1i,,: * hr:'n. Antlerless Animal means a member of the deer lamily bearing no Full Curl Bighorn Ram means any male bighorn mountain sheep visible bony antlers. The small skin or hair covered protuberances of which has attained the age ol eight (8) years as determined by the horn fawns and calves do not constitute antlers. annuli or whose horn tip extends upwards beyond a straight line drawn Arrqw means a slender shaft, which may be pointed at one end and between the centre of the nostril and the lowest hindmost portion of the may be teathered at the opposite end, for shooting from a bow. base of the horn. t" t I GENERAL INFORMATION APPLYING TO ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
3/4 Gurl Bighorn Ram means any male bighorn mountain sheep which Fur-bearing animal means any fox, badger, beaver, black bear, has attained the age of six (6) years as determined by the horn annuli or marten, fisher, Canada lynx, bobcat, mink, muskrat, land otter, raccoon, whose horn tip, when viewed from the side, extends beyond a straight skunk, red squirrel, sea otter, weasel, wolverine, wolf or coyote. line drawn through the centre of the eye and at right angles through a Game Bird means any grouse, partridge, quail, pheasant, ptarmigan, line drawn between the centre of the nostril and the lowest hindmost migratory game bird, or bird designated by regulation. portion of lhe base of the horn. Game includes all big game, small game, game birds and furbearing Full Curl Thinhorn Ram means any male thinhorn mountain sheep animals. which has attained the age of eight (8) years as determined by yearly horn growth annuli or whose horn tip extends upwards beyond the Hunt and i""Eunting rncludes shootin! ar. aitractinq, searching for, pursuing, forehead-nose bridge. chasing, following after ,lr on tne traai of, stalking, or lying in wait for any wildiife or attempting to do anv of those lhings, whelher or not the wildlife i$ then or subsequently wonndeci, killed cr eaptured; FULL CURL BIGHORN (a) while in possession oi a firea!'m or other weapon; or (b) with intentian to capture tl:e wiidlife.
Licence Year means the period from April 1 to March 31 of the following yeat. Loaded Firearm means any firearm containing live ammunition in either the breech or the magazine. A clip containing live ammunition, when attached to the firearm in an operating position, is considered as the magazine. Migratory Game Birds for which there is an open season in B.C. and for which a Canadian Migratory Bird hunting permit is required are waterfowl (ducks and geese, including brant), coot, common snipe, band-tailed pigeon and mourning dove. No Hunting Area means a designated area in which hunting (see 34 CURL BIGHORN definition) is prohibited. No Shooting Area means a designated area in which the discharge of firearms is prohibited. NOTE: No Shooting Areas as prescribed under the {viiciiile Acl are open to the use of bows and arrows and crossbows unless specifically restricted under hunting regulations. Power Boat means any boat, canoe or yacht powered by electric, gasoline, oil, steam or other mechanical means, but not a boat powered by oars or by an outboard motor which has been detached or removed from its operating position. Small Game includes fur-bearing animals (except black bear) and game birds. Reference points ( + ): use the centre of the nostril and the Spike Buck means a male deer having antlers that are composed of a lowest hind-most portion of the base of the horn. main beam from which there are no bony projections, greater than 1 inch in length. CURL THINHORN Wildlife means game and other species of vertebrates designated by regulation.
SPECIAL RESTRICTION ln Regions 1,3,4,5,6 and I there are no open seasons on female or other grizzly bear in the company of two year old or
l younger grizzly bear or on two year old or younger grizzly bear.
." ln Begion 7 there is no open season on female or other grizzly : bear in the company of one year old or younger grizzly bear or on one year old or younger grizzly bear. grlzzly Legal Do..not shoot any bear when observed in a farnily rams cannol be identilied unless viewed at right unit, angles from the side. Horn annuli do not constitute a good field I guide for aging sheep. These field definitions adequately con- SPECIAL BEOUEST form to legal detinitions, copies of which are available at Ministry Hunters are encouraged to select male mountain goat when ol Environment offices. hunting. Males tend to be larger lhan temales. Females usually exhibit a noticeable curvature at the tip of the horns. ln addition, males not groups. lend to be Jound in nannylkid ,
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bird killed or IT IS UNLAWFUL o for a hunter to waste or wantonly dispose ol a migratory retrieved by him or in his possession. o statement to a Conservation Officer or Constable' to make a false . to kill wildlife (with the exception ol grizzly bear, cougar and . to hunt game animals at any time throughout the year except during furbearers) and fail to remove the edible portions of the carcass to a the open ieason, or by authoiity of a permit issued under the Wildlife place of consumption or to a cold storage locker or meat cutting plant. Act. i to place bait for the purpose of attracting a migratory game bird, . to use any other person's licence or permit, or to loan or transfer any except under permit. licence or permit under any circumstances' o to use live birds as decoys, or recorded bird calls to hunt game birds, . to be in possession ol a big game animal without a properly cancelled . to discharge, dump, discard or dispose of litter on any land or fresh species licence or otherwise by licence or permit' water. o for a hunter to continue to huht game species on any day in which he o to enter onto private property without the owner's permission. has taken his daily or seasonal bag limit of that species of game. . . to shoot or capture any hawk, falcon, owl or eagle. . to hunt moose, dlk, mountain sheep, mountain goat, caribou or grizzly, . to deface any notice posted under authority ol the Wildlife Act' bear with a shotgun. (Shotguns may be used only for lhe hunting of deer, black bearicoular, c6yote, w6[, game birds and small game)' person using a for hunting deer, black bear' cougar NOTE: a shotgun PENALTIES and wolf must: (a) use a bore size ol 20 gauge or larger; and (b) use (1) cancellation of a migratory game bird hunting shells of shot size SG, or larger. There is an automatic grouse ptarmigan. upon conviction of an otfence under the Migratory Bird Conven- . to hunt game birds with a ritle, except and . fermit . to hunt irigratory game birds using: a iifle, or shotgun loaded with a tion Act. cancellation of licence upon single bullet; or any weapon other than a bow and arrow or a shotgun (2) There may be a suspension or under the Wildlife Act. larger than number 10 gauge. conviction of an offence o t6 use, while hunting higiatory game birds, more than one shotgun, unless each shotgun in exdess oiohe, is disassembled or unloaded and encased. LICENCE REOUIREMENTS o possess set gun, machine gun, or any gun larger to use or any swivel, No person under 10 years of age may hunt or carry a firearm in B.C. than a 10 giuge, or podsess a pump, repeating or auto-loading shotg.un No person 1O years of age or older may legally hunt wildlife unless they without a magazine incapable of holding more than two shells. !lug!ed first the required licence(s). . to use iull-metal jacketed, non-expanding, tracers, incendiary or have obtained persons under'19 years explosive bullets for hunting game. There are Special licensing requirements for all issuers. . to use rimfire cartridges for hunting big game. ol age - particulars may be obtained from any licence . to carry loaded firearms in or on or discharge same from an tndians as defined under the lndian Act (Canada) are not required to automobiie, snowmobile or other vehicle either on or off a highway' or obtain any type of hunting licence. lndians are not exempt from the from an aircraft. requirements of the Limited Entry Hunting Regulatlons. . to discharge a firearm on or across the travelled portions of an arterial or secondary highway. . to hunt or iransport hunters or wildlile by helicopters. CERTIFICATE . to shoot from any sailboat, power boat, aircraft or motorized vehicle, FIREARMS ACOUISITION or any vehicle to which a draught animal is attached while hunting All persons are required to obtain a Firearm's Acquisition Certificate wildlife. before taking possession of a gun whether you plan to buy, borrow or . to use a sailboat, power boat, aircraft, motorized vehicle or any trade to obta-in it. Application forms are available at firearms dealers or vehicle to which a draught animal is attached to disturb game for the from local police. The price of a certificate is $10.00' purpose of driving them towards another hunter. i td nunt wildlife, while in possession of a firearm, by the use of a light from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise' NOTICE TO NON.RESIDENT HUNTERS . to hunt, take, wound or kill big game while it is swimming unless it has game must be accompa- been previously wounded. Non-residents of British Columbia hunting big hunt . to have in poSsession, place or set poison for the taking or killing of nied by a licenced B.C. guide. On the completion of the from their any wildlife. non-residents must obtain a completed form ol declaration part of the hunter . to possess or keep in captivity any wildlife without a permit. guide. Failure to do so constitutes an offense on the Canada may . to possess or wantonly take, iniure or destroy a bird or the nest of a ind the guide. A non-resident of B.C. who is a resident of place B'C. guide, bird except the nest and eggs of crows, English sparrows, magpies' be accoirpanied by a resident of B.C. in ol a licenced has also Rock doves or European starlings as designated by regulation' provided ifre e.C. iesident holds a Canadian citizenship and the Ministry ot . to buy or sell migratory birds or their eggs or nests. botained the required permit from the Regional Ofiice of A non-resident o tor ariy person to buy, sell, trade, or barter any fur-bearer pelt unless Environment of ihe Region in which he intends to hunt' procedure providing that he (a) he is the holder of a valid trapping licence or permit or of Canada may also be eligible under this (b) he is the holder of a valid fur-traders licence or qualifies under one of the required relationship categories' (c) he has taken a fur-bearer under a valid hunting licence, in a Side-arms prescribed open season. There are special side-arm restrictions in Canada. Please contact the R.C.M.P. for details before bringing a side-arm into Canada. (NOTE: See Royalty Fees Section on Page 5) indicated under Re- i to buy, sell or'barter or offer to buy, sell or barter any wildlife meat Special restrictions on non-resident hunting are except as authorized by Permit. gional schedules. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLYING TO ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
HUNTING LICENCE FEES HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND The following fees apply province-wide. Additional licence requrre- The $3 surcharge on all hunting, angling, trapping and guiding licences ments are indicated under certain regional schedules. provides revenue to be used for the enhancement of fish and wildlife. ln A person to carry a firearm $ 2.00 1982-83, this revenue amounted to 1.37 million dollars. A resident of British Columbia Since 1981, a totalof 29 projects for wildlife have been completed or are To hunt all game and carry firearms 17.00. underway in all regions of the province. Enhancement projects for To a person 65 years of age or over to hunt all game and wildlife include use of prescribed fire to rejuvenate winter ranges for carry firearms 1.00 sheep, elk, deer and moose; wetland improvement to establish productive breeding and resting areas for waterfowl and other upland A resident of Canada (not B.C.) species; thinning and planting techniques to increase forage for elk and To hunt all game and carry firearms 17.00. grizzly bear; and introduction of mountain goat, elk and burrowing owl to A non-resident repopulate historic ranges. To a person not a resident in Canada to hunt game birds These projects complement enhancement projects for fisheries, and only and carry 43.00. firearms the acquisition of habitat for both fish and wildlife. To a person not a resident in Canada to hunt all game and carry firearms 93.00 For further information please contact the nearest office of the Ministry of Environment or write: A person (required to hunt with bow or crossbow in Habitat Conservation Fund, Fish and Wildlile Branch, Ministry of addition to a regular hunting 6.00 licence) Environment, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X5 Duplicate Hunting and Species Licences To a person who can satisfactorily prove his hunting and/or NEW DEER LICENCES species licences have been lost or destroyed (an affidavit is New species licences for deer have been introduced this year to required). For 4.00 each: improve the enforcement of regional and provincial bag limits. A hunter Canadian Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit 3.50 may purchase: When hunting or transporting migratory game birds, you must carry with . one two-part Deer Species Licence for use throughout the prov- you a valid Canadian Migratory Bird hunting permit in addition to any ince, required provincial hunting licence. The permit is available at the Post . one Extra Deer Species Licence for use only where the bag limit Office. exceeds two deer, .lncludes $3.00 surcharge for the HABITAT CONSEBVATION FUND. . and Special Area Deer Licences, which may be used only on the Saanich Peninsula and the Queen Charlotte lslands. Be careful to keep your options open if you expect to hunt in more than one area. The Extra Deer Licence is valid Vancouver SPECIES LICENCE FEES Species only on lsland, Texada lsland, the Queen Charlotte lslands and for taking an Species licences are required for the hunting of the following big game antlerless deer in the Okanagan Region under the authority of a Limited animals and are required in addition to the basic licences listed above. Entry Authorization. Licences B.C. Resident Non-8.C. Resident lf, for example, you take two deer on Vancouver lsland and cancel both Black Bear 8.00 50.00 halves of your two-part Deer Species Licence, you will not be able to Caribou 20.00 120.00 obtain a third species licence to hunt deer in a different area that has a Cougar 20.00- 120.00 two deer bag limit. However, if you were to cancel your Extra Deer Deer 8.00 60.00 Species Licence and only one part of your ordinary Deer Species Etk 20.00 120.00 Licence to cover the two Vancouver lsland deer, the second part of the Grizzly Bear 70.00. 320.00 Deer Species Licence would still be available to take a deer in a two Moose 20.00 120.00 deer limit area. Mountain Goat 30.00. 130.00 Please remember, whenever you hunt deer you must carry with you all Mounlain Sheep 50.00" 300.00 the deer licences you purchased Wolf No Licence Required 100.00 species have for the cunent licence year. .Resident licences for these species are not valid until the second day after the date of issue. ROYALTY FEES Every Any person who kills any of the above big game species must holder of a valid hunting licence who kills a fur-bearing animal is exempt trom paying prescribed pelt immediately cancel the appropriate species licence. All hunting and the royalty unless he offers the for current Trapping species licences expire March 31. sale. See Regulations Synopsis for royalty fees. Payment of a royalty fee is required only upon the initial sale of the pelt. Furbearers may only be hunted where an open hunting season is declared. REFUNDS Refund requests which must be accompanied by the appropriate OPEN SEASONS supporting documents, i.e. doctor's certificate, licenced guide's confir- For the purpose of defining the open seasons for big game, small game mation of non-hunt, etc., will only be considered if received at the Fish and game birds the province is divided into Management Units (M.U.'s) and Wildlife Branch, Victoria, within two months of the last day of the under B.C. Regulation 415175. For the purpose ol these hunting proposed hunt. regulations, A and B parts of a Management Unit shall be consideied as
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a single unit except for Units 6-17A and 6-178 which are considered as No Person while in the field either actually hunting or returning from separate units. The open seasons for the hunting of each species of hunting shall have in his possession game birds in excess of three times game are shown in regional schedules on the following pages. All dates the dirily limit. For possession limits on migratory game birds see mentioned therein are inclusive. regional schedules. possession (10). Unless seasons are indicated there are no open seasons on any game The daily bag limit for all geese in aggregate is 5, animal. Where open seasons do not apply to the entire Management PROTECTED MAMMALS Unit relerence is given to detailed maps showing the area and Sportsmen are reminded that the lollowing mammals are protected by describing the pertinent regulations. The open seasons declared by regulation under the Wildlife Act. these regulations shall cease to be in effect in any area covered by a 1. Yellow Badger closure order issued by the Forest Service of the Ministry of Forests and 2. Mountain Cottontail (tound in the Similkameen and Okanagan shall continue to be ineffective during the period covered by such lorest Valleys) closure order. Dates for huntlng seasons may be changed by order White-tailed (confined Valley) of the Minlster only in unusual conditions. Such changes wlll be 3. Jackrabbit to the South Okanagan glven local publicity. RARE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES The following species are designated as rare and endangered in B.C. and may not be killed for any reason. BAG LIMITS AND POSSESSION LIMITS 1. Vancouver lsland Marmot Season bag limits for big and small game and daily bag limits for game 2. Sea Otter birds for each Management Unit are shown in the regional schedules on 3. White Pelican the following pages directly lollowing the date of the open season. 4. Burrowing Owl Where special restrictions exist as to species, sex or age, they are shown on detailed maps. POSSESSION AND TRANSPORT These bag limits are printed in bold type, e.g. 3. Detailed information is available at Ministry of Environment offices. Where no bag limit is in effect, the abbrevialion NBL appears. Evldence ol Species and Sex An entry such as "2(1)" for ungulates in the schedules means the Big Game: season bag limit is two animals ol that species in the aggregate, one of Anyone who possesses or transports the carcass or part ol the carcass which may be antlerless. ot elk, moose, mule (black-tailed) deer, white-tailed deer or lallow An entry such as 10(20) for upland game birds and migratory game deer must leave attached to one portion of the carcass: birds in the schedules means the daily bag limit is 10 while the . to identily the species; a readily identifiable part of the hide which is not possession limit is 20. less than 6 square centimeters (1 inch by 1 inch) in size, and Sublect to exceptions in the regional schedules or below, the maximum . to identify the sex, eilher number of each species of small game and big game which a hunter o a testicle or part of the penis may take in the province in one licence year (the season bag limit) is or one. Provincial bag limits may be achieved by hunting in one or more o a portion of the udder or teats regions provided the regional bag limits are not exceeded. or (1) Deer: the maximum number which a hunter may take in one licence . the antlers year is two of which one may be antlerless. Anyone who possesses or transports the carcass or part of the carcass The provincial bag limit ol two for deer may only be exceeded up NOTE: of carlbou or grizzly bear must leave attached to one portion of the to the regional bag limit by hunting in Region 1, on Texada lsland in carcass: Region 2, in M.U.'s 6-12 and 6-13 in Region 6 and in the limited entry . to identify the species, a readily identifiable part of the hide which is at antlerless deer season in Region 8. least 6 square cenlimeters (1 inch by 1 inch) in size, and (2) Black Bear: The maximum number which a hunter may take in one . to identify the sex, either licence year is two (2). . a testicle or part of the penis NOTE: For black bear, the provincial bag limit may be exceeded in or portions of Regions 3 and 7. . a portion of the udder or teats (3) Cougar: The maximum number which a hunter may take in one Anyone who possesses or transports only the hide of elk, moose, mule licence year is two (2). (black-tailed) deer, whlte-tailed deer, fallow deer, caribou or gtizzly NOTE: For cougar, the provincial bag limit may be exceeded in a portion bear must leave attached to the hide: of Region 3. . a testicle or part of the penis (4) Wolf : The maximum number which a hunter may take in one licence or year is three (3). . a portion of the udder or teats NOTE: For wolt, the provincial bag limit may be exceeded in Regions 6 Game Birds: and7. Anyone who possesses or transports a game bird must leave attached (5) Coyote, Raccoon, Skunk and Fox: There is no maximum number to the carcass one wing and the plumage thereof year. (No NBL). which a hunter may take in one licence bag limit - Note: (6) Wolverine and Lynx: The maximum number which a hunter may Leaving evidence of species and sex on the carcass will not spoil or in take in one licence year is one (1) ot each species. any way contaminate the meat. (7) Bobcat: The maximum number which a hunter may take in one Evidence of species and sex may be removed from the carcass or the licence year (the season bag limit) is five (5). hide of game GENERAL INFORMATION APPLYING TO ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
. when it is taken to a place of consumption MOt,INTAIil GOAT MOUNTAIN SHEEP or o when it is taken to a cold slorage locker or meat cutting plant Anyone who possesses or transports big game within the Province of British Columbia must possess: . the species licence under which the animal was taken or . a record of receipt of the wildlife showing . the date and place of receipt, CARI BOU WOLF . the name and address ol the person who killed the animal, . the B.C. Resident Hunter frlumber of the person who killed the animal, . the species licence number under which the animal was taken, and . the species and sex of the animal taken. Anyone having a carcass butchered and packaged should obtain from the butcher a receipt which indicates: GRIZZLY BEAR COUGAR . the hunter number o species licence number . species and . sex of the animal taken
Game Check The Minishy of Environment operates numerous checking stations throughout the province. lt ls mandatory lor all hunters to stop at all Parts required for compulsory inspection checking include: stations and report. o for caribou: Export Permlts o the hide or part of it bearing a testicle or part of the penis All hunters (resident and non-resident) in order to export game from the o the lower jaw province, must obtain a permit for this purpose unless the export permit . the antlers for all caribou taken in Region 5 is included in his species licence or his compulsory inspection data o for grizzly bear: sheet. the hide or part of it bearing: in the case of males a testicle or part of Compulsory Reportlng the penis and in the case of females a portion of the udder or teats The following species of game must be reported at a designated o the skull with the lower jaw (preferably skinned out) compulsory reporting centre: cougar: o caribou, 'for . the skull with the lower jaw (preferably skinned out) o grizzly bear, o . cougar, for mountain sheep (i.e. Dall's, Stone's, California and Rocky Mountain) . mountain sheep, o the portion of o mountain goat, and the skull including nasal bones, the eyesocket, the horns and the associated connective r wolf taken in M.U.'s 1-1 to 1-13 and Region 4. bone structure . for mountain goat: Compulsory reporting centres are open during working hours (8:30 a.m. o the horns and the lower jaw to 4:30 p.m.) Monday to Friday unless otherwise specified. Designated centres are listed in the regional schedules on the following pages. o for wolf taken in M.U.'s 1-1 to 1-13 and Region 4: o the skull with the lower jaw lf two or more animals are to be checked, 24 hour notice (by phone) o the hide or part of it bearing: (Region 4 should be given to the staff of the centres. only) . in the case of males, a testicle or part of the penis All compulsory reported species must be submitted to an official of the . in the case of females, a portion of the udder or teats Ministry of Environment for the purpose of taking measurements or lnformation required for inspection parts of the animal required for management (i.e. tooth) within ten (10) compulsory includes: (a) the location where days of the kill except: the animal was killed, (b) the date the animal was killed and (1) Persons who gain the written approval from a Conservalion Officer, (c) the number of days the licencee hunted before killing the animal. Wildlite Biologist, Wildlife Technician game or Ofiicial at a check station The head portions required to be submitted for inspection are shaded of the Ministry of Environment prior to hunting can submit such animals gray in the diagram above. for inspection within ten (10) days after the last day of the hunt; or (2) Persons who use the services of a licenced guide for the purpose of CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE killing grizzly a caribou, bear, mountain goat or mountain sheep can The "Convention on the lnternational Trade of Endangered Species" submit such animals tor inspection within ten (10) days after the last day (C.I.T.E.S.) requires that a special Convention exfort peimit be of the continuous season in which the anirnal was taken (i.e. fall killed obtained for the export from Canada of all Flocky Mountain and grizzly bear must be submitted after the end of the fall season), or California bighorn mountain sheep, grizzly bear, cougar, lynx, bobcat j (S; eersonswhokill agrizzlybearin Region4mustsubmitsuch animals and wolf or parts of these animals. Such permits for animals or parts for inspection within four (4) days of the date of kill. thereof, leaving Canada direct from British Columbia may be obtained
Btitish Columbia Fish and Wtldlife Brcnch, Hunting Regutations Synopsis lgg3/84 GENERAL INFORMATION APPLVING TO ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA only at certain offices during normal working hours. Check the regional Retrieval schedules lor the location of these centres. It is lawful tor a person to retrieve a dead or injured game animal with the assistance of a power boat provided no person in the power boat is in possession of a loaded firearm. No person shall kill, cripple or wound HUNTING METHODS game without making all reasonable efforl to retrieve and include it in his in Specific restrictions on the use of firearms for a given management unit bag limit. The retrieved game shall be killed immediately and included are outlined under the detailed maps on the following pages. the hunter's bag limit. Alchery Huntlng Recreational Atlas Bows and arrows and crossbows and bolts (quanels) may be used for The Ministry of Environmenl has produced the Provincial Recreational hunting all big game, small game and game birds except a crossbow is Atlas which depicts the administrative and management unit bounda- prohibited to hunt migratory game birds. The following restrictions apply ries. to the use of bows and crossbows province-wide. Check regional Special Note: Hunters should note that the "M.U. 4-2l" designation on schedules for open seasons and additional restrictions. Page 23 of the B.C. RecreationalAtlas (1st edition) is in error and should be"M.U.4-27". Grossbows (1) No person shall hunt big game, other than deer, with a crossbow Topographic Maps having a pull of less than 68kg (150 lbs.) or a bolt (quarrel) weighing less Detailed maps of various parts of the province may be obtained lrom a than t6.2 grams (250 grains). Government Agent or the Director, Surveys and Mapping Branch, (2) No person shall hunt deer, small game, or game birds with a Ministry ol Environment, Victoria, B.C. crossbow having a pull less than 55kg (120 lbs.) or a bolt (quanel) weighing not less than 16.2 grams (250 grains). Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas (3) No person shall hunt big game with a crossbow having a bolt Hunting and/or the discharge of firearms is not permitted in any Class (quanel) other than one having a broadhead of alleasl2.22centimeters "C" park, nature conservancy areas, nor in the majority of Class 'A'or (% ot an inch) at the widest point. "B" Parks and recreation areas. Only those parks and recreation areas listed in the following regional summaries are open to hunting and/or the Bows and Arrows discharge of firearms. These parks and recreation areas are only open No person shall hunt big game with a bow having a pullof less than tS kg during the legal hunting season as described in the regional summaries. (40 lbs.) within the archer's draw length and an arrow other than one having a broadhead at least 2.22 cenlimeltes (% ol an inch) at the When a park or recreation area is closed to hunting or there is no open widest point. season for any species, the possession as well as the discharge of a No person shall hunt small game with a bow having a pull of less than firearm is prohibited by Park Act Regulation, except by Letter of 18 kg (40 lbs.) within the archer's draw length. Authority, Park Use Permit, or when the firearm is canied unloaded in a vehicle that is in transit to or from a lawlul hunting area. Muzzle Loaders A muzzle loader containing powder and shot in the barrel but Ecological Reserves UNPRIMED (i.e. no powder in the pan of a flint lock or no cap on the Hunting, trapping or fishing is not permitted in any ecological reserve in nipple of a percussion lock) does not constitute a loaded firearm. B.C. A complete list of reserves is available from: Ecological Reserves Dogs Division, Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing, Parliament Buildings, Victoria V8V 1X4. The use of dogs is permitted in the hunting of all game except mountain sheep, mountain goat and caribou. Municipalitles and Regional Districts Dogs must be on leash when used to hunt mule deer, black-tailed deer, Most municipalities have local by-laws restricting and controlling the white-tailed deer, lallow deer, elk and moose. firearms within their boundaries. Consult municipal clerks and Any person may train dogs by allowing them to pursue game birds use of Regional Districts for details of closures. The Ministry ot Environment under supervison from Aug. 1 to April 30. publishes the Fraser Valley Special Area brochure which depicts Falconry provincial and municipal firearm regulations in the Fraser Valley. Licenced falconers may hunt game birds (migratory and upland) by the use or with the aid of raptors throughout the province during the regular Bear Meat open seasons subject to the applicable bag limits as indicated in the To prevent possible infection by trichinosis, bear meat should not be regional schedules. consumed unless it is thoroughly cooked or adequately frozen for a Baiting period of time. Throughout the province the hunting of black bear and grizzly bear by the placing of bait is prohibited.. No person shall hunt migratory game birds within one quarter mile of LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING any baited area where bait has been deposited solely to attract Announcemenls of limited entry hunting seasons have been made migratory game birds (see lt is unlawful . . . Page 4). through the news media. Hunters are remlnded that announc€ments given year. information is Shooting Hours are generally ln May ol each Further Ministry of Environment offices. Hunters should note that Shooting hours during which the hunting of game is permitted, except available at all within those areas designated as limited entry for migratory game birds, are from one hour before sunrise, to one hour special restrictions apply hunting Please check regional schedules in the following pages. after sunset. Exceptions are noted under the open season maps on the areas. following pages. No person shall hunt migratory game birds earlier than Beginning this year all lndiang are required to hold a Limited Entry one-half hour before sunrise or later than one-half hour after sunset. Hunting Authorization while hunting in a Limited Entry Hunting Area. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLYING TO ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
HIGHWAY NO SHOOTING AREAS The discharge ol firearms is prohibited within .4 km (% mile) of either BRITISH COLUI,4BIA side of the centreline ot the following highways: Highway 3: between Manning Park and Princelon Highway 6: between Bench Creek and Banting Creek Highway 16: between Prince Rupert and B.C./Alberta border Highway 20: between Young Creek campsite and Lot 1360 Highway 25: between Kitimat and Terrace Highway 29: between Chetwynd and Highway 97 (northeast of Fort St. John) Highway 35: between between Francois Lake and Burns Lake Highway 37: between Kitwanga and B.C.A/ukon border Highway 97: between the Cottonwood River and Lower Post The discharge of firearms is prohibited within 50 metres of either side of the center line ol the following highways: Dishict Road 33: From Masset to Sandspit District Road 51 : From Masset to Tow Hill
HUNTERS, WATCH YOUR IMAGE Your game will have less chance to spoil and your public image will suffer less if you remember to transport your game properly and in good taste. Other hunters may be impressed, but openly displayed- big game carcasses can be ofiensive to some people, so give some consideration to others, and watch your image! CROWN RANGES Range areas provide valuable habitat for both wildlife and cattle. Some areas have been improved with fencing, trail development and pre- HARVEST DATA CARD scribed lire to benetit wildlife, and to better manage use by domestic Hunters are requested to remove and mail to the Minister of Environ- stock. Hunters are reminded to respect this investment in resource ment, a lower front tooth from deer, moose and elk taken in several management, and strive to leave gates and fences as they are found. Regions of the province. Special Harvest Data Card envelopes (postage paid) will be provided at the time of licence purchase, or will be mailed with limited entry hunting authorizations. PUBLIC CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE FUND The Public Conservation Assistance Fund makes available $50,000 per RECORD OF HUNT year for grants wishing implement to clubs and other organizations to Many hunters are interested in recording their hunting experiences. The projects conservation in their areas. Grants may be issued, in modest Ministry of Environment is also interested in such information and each amounts, to cover up to one-half the initial capital expenses of approved year mails out Hunter questionnaires and requires compulsory checks projects. Conservation, as detined for the purposes of lhis fund, and reports on certain harvested game. We, therefore, recommend includes any activity which maintains or enhances fish and wildlile and each hunter keep a record of his hunts as indicated below, and that he their habitats, or contributes to public access or awareness of our keep this brochure until April 1984 as an aid to completing his Hunter natural resources. Questionnaire. Applications and further information may be obtained by contacting your regional Ministry of Environment office or by writing to: Public Conservation Assistance Fund, Fish and Wildlife Branch, Ministry of Environment, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X5.
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British Columbia Fish dnd Wildlila Branch, Huntng Rsgulations Synopsis 1983184 GENERAL INFORMATION APPLYING TO ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
(4) Evidence at the scene (head or viscera of animal, empty carvidges' etc.). Help Maintain Our Wildlife Resources (5) Actibn of the violato(s) (number of shots' btc')' OBSERVE Report: As soon as possible to the nearest Conservation Officer or to police or RECORD ieiepnone z'enith 2235 toll{ree. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to investigate the violation. your REPORT Always give youi name, address and phone number to verify that Fish & Wildlife violations intentions are serious.
The unethical hunter is a threat to both wildlite and the hunting OBSERVE, RECORD' REPORT populations, recieation. Regulations are set lor the protection of wildlife has been develoPed in andthosewho"Violatetheseregulationsdamagethewildliferesources hunter. co'operation with the of our province. The first result ii a loss of game to the legitimate F EDER AT IO N But other wildlife users suffer as well, and otten tend to blame all hunters B.C. W'LDLIF E tiine actions of a tew. ln this way, the unethical hunter can damage the puOii" lt"g" of hunting, resulting in a loss as well ol hunting The B.C. Wildlife Federation pays rewards up to $500 for information to wildlife' opportunities. feaOing to the conviction of persbns doing.wanton $a.mage or individuals who allow The conservation ofiicer is responsible lor the enforcement of wildlife *itOtit""naOit"t or the property of companies property control' reoulations. but the iob is an enormous one. British columbia is a large hunters and fishermen access to they tugg"d ptovince, and many hunting activities take place in remote "n"d teans that offencei may be committed, and damage done' GAME CHECK STATIONS "r"""1"niswithout the offenders always being apprehended' When this happens' Eaci year the Ministry ol Environment operates game check both wildlife and the sport of hunting suffer the consequences stations on well travelled roads in order to contact a large with or An important goal of enforcement is the prevention.of violations before number of sportsmen returning from hunting. All hunters' in" JJrag; i;done. This is where you can help' The watchful eyes of without game, are required by law to stop and.report Sporlsmen sportsmei throughout theFrovince can provide a strong deterrent to will be isked about their hurlting activity,'including the location potential violatorJ and stop wildlife ofiences before they happen' ind species hunted, time spenfhunting and success' Animals be checked 1o determine sex, age and What can you do? taken'by hunters will condition. Biological samples may be taken, e'g', a lower Jront to Observe, Record, RePort tooth. The colledted data are used to set hunting seasons and etfect good land management in cooperation witli other private NOT confront a suspected violator' You cannot make a Remember: Do and government agencies. "citizen's arrest" or seize private property as evidence Only a to ask questions about, or comment Conservationofficeroraconstableislegallyauthorizedtodothis. Sportsmen are encouraged hunting regulations and wildlife management We need to lnstead: on, know youi requirements' At certain locations, sportsmen are wildlife and firearms Observe: check6d to determine their compliance with laws. Familiarizeyourselfwithcurrentregulations.Somecommon'violations The game check usually takes only a few minutes' but provides are: valuible information t-nat will be used for many years in (1) Killing game during a closed season. developing better wildlife managemenl. Please assist us in f-emale or young animals during a male only season' . izi xilting protecting-your wildlife and your recreational opportunities' (3) Exceeding the dailY bag limit. (4) Angling in closed areas. the isi F oi"iiv damage (shooting powerline insulators, roadsigns, indus- Hunters are reminded that the onus is on them to clearly identify trial eqiripment). species and sex of their target before shooting. (6) Night hunting or PitlamPing. Everv oerson who has a lirearm in his possession or under his control inatt e'xercise due care for the safety of other persons and property' Record: Point firearms at game only and never use a scope sighted rifle to you Carry a pencil and record your observations in note form as soon as observe another human being. these can.'Fhotographs proviile an extremely useful addition to Please report any tagged bird or mammal to the Fish and Wildlife Take observation6 if they can be taken without alarming the violator. Branch, Pirliament Buildings, Victoria, B'C' officer in his noiJof f"ature6 that will be of use to the enforcement Accidenlally killed big game must be reported to a Conservation investigation."nV These include: Oflicei. (1) TimL. date. location and weather conditions. izi roeniitv o.'"ccurate description (size, clothing, hair colour, etc ) of the violator and his comPanions' (3) Vehicle lieence and description.
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30 5O mi % 100 km REGION 1, VANCOUVER ISLAND - OPEN SEASONS hunters are asked to collect these abnormalities (freeze il REGION 1 _ VANCOUVER ISLAND animals, possible)anddeliverthemtothenearestDistrictconservationofficer. Regional Headquafters Nanaimo Snootng Areas: Hunters should nole the Highway No - Rivel Courtenay, Duncan, Gold River, Port ig) lo oiitrictOlfices-Campbell Shooting Areas as oullined on Page 9. Alberni, Port HardY, Victoria tLijiinJ'riJ ol iaicons {or hunting is perrritted in Reqion 1 drrr"ing a1l bow and arrow seasons. L-icenced falconers may hunt watertowl' .IIAJONREGULATIOil:C}IANGES' pheasant anc! quail on the Saanich Peninsuia durin(; th* regular open ,,,,t,r,Btacf g€ai'trunting wiU:be open !r6-m Sepl' 3 lo June 15 I seasons for M.U. 1-1 . throughout Region 1' (1 1)Hunting is prohibited on James lsiand in fvl.U i-i lsland , ,':2r.''i;;dtirine ni'.eroseo seasonJorwbll on vancouver beginning SePt. 3. PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS The following Parks and Recreation Areas are only open to the discharge of lirearms from Sept. 6 to June 14 during a lawful game ENTRY HUNT]NG LIMITED hunting season. limited entry There are special restrictions for areas which support Beaumont Marine Park (shotguns only) (M.U, 1-1) page about limited entry hunting seasons. Please consult 17 for details Cape Scott Park (M.U. 1-13) hunts. Chemainus River Park (M.U. 1-5) China Beach Park (shotguns with shot only) (M.U. 1-3) BAG LIMITS Fosselli Park (M.U. 1-7) Deer: Unless otherwise indicated the bag limit for mule (blacktailed) Gibson Marine Park (shotguns only) (M U. 1-8) deer is three (3) of which one (1) may be antlerless. Gold River Park (M.U. 1-9) Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for blue, spruce (Franklin) and Koksilah River Park (M.U. 1'4) ruffed grouse is ten (10). Morton Lake Park (M.U. 1-10) Mount Maxwell Park (shotguns with shot only) (M'U. 1-1) (shotguns only) (M.U. 1-15) COMPULSORY REPORTING Octopus lsland Marine Park lslands Recreation Area (shotguns only) (M..U' 1-15) It is mandatory for all mountain sheep, mountain goat, grizzly bear' Octopus Princess Margaret Marine Park (shotguns only) (M.U 1-1) cougar and woif (taken in M.U.'s 1-1 to 1-13) to be inspected' Designated Sandy lsland Park (shotguns only) (M.U. 1-6) com"pulsory check centre is Nanaimo. Animals may be checked at any Schoen Lake Park (M.U. 1-10, 1-11) Conservation Officer Service otfice by appointment only' See Page 7 for Spit Marine Park: closed to all hunting except for waterfowl using those portions of an animal which are required. Sidney shotguns with shot only. (M.U. 1-1) HuntTng and the- discharge of firearms is prohibited on Transport NOTICE TO HUNTERS Canadi lands loiated within the exterior boundaries of the park' Trade Export permits will be issued (1) Convention on lnternational Sooke Mountain Park (M,U. 1-2) grizzly bear, cougar,- lynx, botcat and wolf from the ioi Oignotn sheep, Spectacle Lake Park (shotguns with shol only) (M'U. 1-2) Environment office. An appointment is t1ana-imo oftice oi ifie tttinistry of Tirurston Bay Marine Park (shotguns only) (M.U. 1-15) necessary at the Campbell'River district office. See Convention on Parks and recreation areas not listed above are closed to hunting and lnternational Trade section on Page 7' closed to the discharge of firearms. (2) Sooke No Hunting and No Shooting Area: Hunters.should take note ihat hunting or the diicharge of firearms is prohibited in those areas as outlined on MaP 47. (3) The use of rifles for hunting is prohibited in M.U. 1-1 excepl on Valdes island, Sidney lsland (outside the exterior boundaries of Sidney Spit OPEN SEASONS Marine Park), and except by permit elsewhere. Saanich Feninsula Spei:iit Oeer Hunting Area Hunters should 141 - MULE (Black-tailed) DEER iake note that unless otherwise indicated there are no open seasons on - *itOtif", except deer, on the Saanich Peninsula. lnformation is provided ffi Bucks: Sept.3-Nov-,27 _^ 3 (1) on detailed Map A3. Antlerless: Nov.S-Nov. 13 (5) Qualicum Niational Wildlife Area Hunting, trapping, tishing and - - prohibited in this ini, possession of any firearm (Canada Wildlite-Act) is Bucks: Sept.3-Nov.27 3 area. For further details contact the Ministry ol Environment in Nanaimo f] or the Canada Wildlile Service office in Delta (Phone 946-8546)' Bow and Arrow Only Season protected and should not be (6) The Vancouver lsland Marmot is Management Units: 1-1 to 1-15 disturbed in its natural habitat. to Bucks: Aug.2}-SePt.2 3 (7) Nanaimo/Qualicum Bays - Waterfowl hunters will be required iiney special access restriciions while hunting in these areas. Additional There is no Bow and Arrow OnlY season enforcbment will be carried out by the Conservation Officer Service on the Gulf /s/ands in M.U. 1-1 or in zone B during the open season. of M.U.1-5. (8) Bi-g Game All hunters are requested to note and report any that- may appear near the lips and mouth of any bi9 99m9 ibnor-malities Area maPs. animat tat 12 T l: REGION 1, VANCOUVER ISLAND OPEN SEASONS t. li - MULE (Black-tailed) DEER COUGAR Management Units: 'l-1 to 1-15 Management Units: 1-8 to 1-15 t1 -Nov. 28-Dec. '11 3 Nov. 1-June 30 2 .Open only for deer having 2 or more prongs (each of which Management Units: 1-1 to 1-7 is 8 cm. in length) on one antler. Dec.12-Jan.31 1 March 1-April30 Pursuit Only The antlers must accompany the species licence. Hunters are requested not to shoot female cougar in the company of kiftens. FALLOW DEER and MULE (Black-tailed) DEER WOLF On Sydney lsland in M.U. 1-1 , the open season is: Sept.10-Dec.11 3(3) Management Units: 1-1 to 1-13 Sept. 3-March 3 Hunters are reminded to obtain permission from landowners 31 before hunting on Sydney lsland. Management Units: 1-14 to 1-15 Deer hunting is prohibited within the exterior boundaries of Aprill-March 31 3 Sydney Spit Marine Park which extends for some distance See map A5. offshore. All wolf taken in M.U.'s 1-1 to 1-13 must be checked at a compulsory check center within 10 days of the date of kiil MOUNTAIN GOAT COYOTE Management Units: 1-14, 1-15 Management Units: 1-14, 1-15 Sept.3-Nov.27 1 No Closed Season NBL See map 46. RACCOON, SKUNK GRIZZLY BEAR Management Units: 1-1 to 1-15 No Closed Season NBL Management Unit: 1-14 April 1, 1984-May 31, 1984 Management Unit: 1-15 FOX Aprill, 1984-May 1, 1984 1 Management Units: 1-1 to 1-13 No Closed Season NBL BLACK BEAR Management Units: 1-1 to 1-15 BOBCAT Sept.3, 1983-June 15, 1984 2 Management Units: 1-14, 1-15 Bow and Arrow Only Season Dec.1-Feb.29 2 *Management Units: 1-1 to 115 Aug.20-Sept.2 2 -There is no Bow and Arrow Only LYNX, WOLVERINE season on the Gulf /s/ands in M.U. 1-1 or in zone B of M.U.7-5. See map A2. No Open Season Btitish Columbia Fish and Wildlife Brcnch, Hunting Regulatiors Syropsls 1983/84 13 REGION 1, VANCOUVER ISLAND - OPEN SEASONS GROUSE BLACK BRANT Blue, Spruce (Franklin) and Rufled No Open Season Management Units:1-1 to 1-15 Aug.27-Dec.31 10(30) *Bow and Arrow Only Season BAND.TAILED PIGEONS 1-1 1-15 Management Units: to Management Units: 1-1 to 1-15 10(30) Aug.20-Aug.26 Sept. 1-Oct. 23 10 (20) *There is no Bow and Arrow Only season on the Gulf Islands in M.U.1-1 or in zone B of M.U.7-5 (see map A2). PTARMIGAN REGION 1, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED Management Units: 1-14, 1-15 AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS Aug.27-Nov.27 5(15) land CALIFORNIA QUAIL lHgt.of J.=- I izoneel Management Units: 1-1 to 1-5 I \- R. ' "l"."'* r{anaimo Oct. 8-Nov. 13 5 05) i ! No open season on mountain quail ^l. PHEASANT (Cocks Only) 8.C, Hydro 138 KV "".Lll,JT-u Management Units: 1-1 to 1-9 and 1-11 to 1-13 Oct. 8-Nov. 13 2 (6) Map A2 Nanaimo River Special Area (situate in M.U. 1-5). Mule DUCKS, COOTS, COMMON SNIPE, Map Al Courtenay-Campbell Deer open seasons: SNOW GEESE, ROSS'GEESE Rlver Special Area (situate in Zone A M.U.1-6). 1. Bucks (no antler restrictions): Management 1-13,1-15 Units:1-1 to The discharge of rifles or shot- Sept. 3-Nov.27. Oct. 8-Jan.22 guns with single projectiles is 2. Bucks with 2 or more prongs prohibited, of (each of which is at least 8 cm Management Unit: 'l-14 with the exception those hunting under the authority in lenglh) on at least one ant- Sept. 15-Dec.15 of a Limited Entry Hunting Autho- ler: Nov. 28-Dec. 11. Zone B Bag Limits: Ducks: 8 (16) Snow geese: 5 (10) rization during the lawful Limited Bucks with 2 or more prongs Coots: Ross'geese: 5(10) Entry Elk hunting seasons. The 10(20) special season for anterless (each of which is at least 8 cm in 10 (20) Common snipe: Mule (Black-tailed) Deer shall be length) on at least one antler: Please take note of the provincial daily bag limit for geese on from Oct. 31 to Nov. 15: Bag Sept.3-Nov.27. page 6. Limit:3(1). Hunters are reminded that the antlers must remain attached to the carcass. Antlerless deer are only open lo CANADA GEESE, WHITE FRONTED GEESE limited entry hunting. Management Units: 1-1 to'l-10, 1-12, 1-13, 1-15 Oct.8-Jan. 22 5(10) Management Unit:'1-14 Sept.1S-Dec.15 5(10) Please take note of the provincial daily bag limit for geese on page 6. 14 REGION 1, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS M.U.1-15 bdry (hgt.ot land) Wadd ing ton ,'M U 1-1s Kingcome R. Map A3 Saanich Peninsula Map A4 Whlte River Antlerless Map A5 Nimpkish Valley Wolf Map AO Klinaklini Mountain Special Deer Hunting Area Deer Closed Area (situate in Closed Area (situate in M.U. Goat and Grlzly Bear Closed (M.U.1-1). M.U.1-10). 1-11). Area (situate in M.U. 1-15). The open season for resident There is no open season on bow hunting only is August 15 to Antlerless Mule (Black-tailed) February 29 in North Saanich, Deer. Central Saanich and Saanich Municipalities by special permit only. Permits may be obtained from Municipal Police Stations, the R.C.M.P. in Sidney, and the Fish and Wildlife Branch in Victo- Alberni ria. The permit is required in Johnston addition to all hunting and ls I and species licences, M U 1-7 2 68m. C) NO SHOOTING and NO HUNTING S luggett Pt, Al berni O NO SHOOTING AREA (2 sxorcurs wrrH sHor oNLY a 1 Humpback Rd. Map A8 Shoemaker Bay - No 2 Sooke Rd. Hunting Area, November 1 to 3 Kanga.oo Rd. June 30 (situate in M.U. 1-7). 4 Rocky Pt. Rd. 5 E. Sooke Rd, E & N Mun icipa I bdry Hafbour Nanaimo city Bdry De Mamiel Cr. Mat heson. Lake Park 2 Transmission L. Line Aush Cr Map A7 Sooke - Metchosin - 6 cillespie Rd Highlands No Shootlng, No 7 Young Lake Rd. 8 Otrer Point Rd, Hunting and shotguns with Map Ag Nanaimo Special Area 9 Kemp Lake Rd. (situate in M.U. 1-5) shot only area (situate in 3OO m. (1,OOO f t.) Shotguns M.U.'s 1-1, 1-2). trom hish water mark with shot only. Btilsh Columbia Fish and Wildlite Btanch, Hunting Regulations Synopsis 1983t84 REGTON 1, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS REG Mu 'ilu Strait of Georgia gl 1-s r1-1 lyv1A I uu 1-5 l',''7 Parksville IA -.-:--,--- I /cape eeate - r"u- r-.rzs I 'i,':l:.^..,,Highwayz fi'P -. I I paciti w oce I Map 410 Decourcey and Map A11 Ganges No Shooting Map A12 Protection lsland No Map A13 Engllshman River No Map A Mudge lslands No Shooting Area (situate ln M.U. 1-1). Shooting Area (situate in M.U. Shooting Area (situate in M.U, Park Area 1-5). 1-5). Shooti 1-3). rE-"'?.J::'w { \"1 t'J'\ 13 km. MU \\ 1-4 Lneh{ r1-Hwv :r'"Ht 1 I;4i"""; Harew6-od t.\ ( MU1-4 '.. I l* ttlu 1-5 r.. \ I I No No Map Nanaimo N. Map A14 Cowlchan Bay No Map A15 Cowichan Lake Map A16 Cherry Point At7 il; I Shootlng Area (situate in M.U. Shootlng Area (sltuate in M.U. Shooting Area (situate in M.U. ing Area (situate ln M.U. 1-5). 14). 1-4). 1-4). Map Ai Limite( (situate Mu 1-5 'annen Lake ') Nanaimo Mun. Mayo L. I Rd.---J \ (14km) ot' Tu.ret l. Pacific' Skutz Falls Oc ean Map A18 Nanalmo No Shoot- Map A19 Mayo Lake No Shoot- Map A20 Pacillc Rlm National Map A21 Paclfic Rim National ing Area (sltuate in M.U. 1-5). ing Area (situate in M.U. 1-4). Park No Hunling and No Park No Hunting and No Map A Area (situate in M.U. Shooting Area (sltuate ln I Shooting Grizzly 1-8). M.U.'s 1-3, 1-8). tuate in grizzly I fall limil 16 ",r.*, -- EE9!9X 1, SPEC|AL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTTNG AREAS .gkm (.5n Pacilic Port Rent Ocean Map 422 West Coast National Map A23 Mayne lsland No Map A25 Vancouver lsland Elk Park No Hunting and No Hunting and No Shooting Area Map A24 Vancouver lsland Elk Limited Entry Hunting Area Shooting Area (situate in M.U. (situate in M.U. 1-1). Limited Entry Hunting Area (situate in M.U.'s 1-9, 1-10). 1-3). (situate in M.U. 1-6). Ruv Map A27 KnighvKingcome ln- lets Grizzly Bear Limited Entry Map A28 Knight/Kingcome Hunting Area (situate ln Map A26 Vancouver lsland Elk M.U.'s Grlzzly Bear Closed (si- 1-14,1-15). Area Limited Entry Hunting Alea tuate in M.U. 1-14). Closed to (situate in M.U.'s 1-11, 1-12, 1-13). grizzly bear hunting during the fall limited entry season. LIiIITED ENTRY HuNTING The lollowing is a synoptic list of limited entry hunts in Region 1. The accompanying maps show limited entry hunting areas which are comprised of partial management units. Mule (black-tailed) deei M.U. 1-5, Zones A & B, see Map A2. Hunting of antlerless deer in Zones A & B is only by limited entry hunting authorization. Hunting of spike buck deer in Zone B is only by limited entry hunting authorization. Elk All elk hunting in Region 1 is only by limited entry hunting authorization. The areas open to limited entry hunting of elk are shown on Maps A24, Map A29 Knight/Kingcome A25 and 426. Grizzly Bear Closed Area (si- Grizzly bear tuate M.U. in 1-14). Closed to Fall grizzly bear hunting in M.U.'s 1-14 and 1-1 S is only by limited entry grizzly bear hunting during the hunting authorization and non-resident quota. See Ma-ps A27, A2ti, fall llmited entry season. 429. Btitish Colunbia Fish and Wildtite Btanch, Hunting Rogutations Synopsis 7983/A4 17 RE( REGION 2, LOWER MAINLAND OPEN SEASONS - G; COOTS, COMMON SNIPE I east COUGAR DUCKS, | Units: 2'2 to 2-10, 2-121o 2-15 Management Units: 2-2 to 2-15 Management ""nn 22 | *o., No Closed Season 2 Oct.8-Jan. ln, Management Units: 2'11 Sept.22-Dec.26 I WOLF Bag Limits: I Ducks: 8(16) Management Units: 2-5, 2-6, 2-11 to 2-15 L- Coots: 10 (20) l-N. l No Closed Season 3 Common snipe: 10 (20) lss See maps. t.' coYoTE, RACCOON, SKUNK Map ment Management Units: 2-2 to 2'15 Hunt No Closed Season NBL CANADA GEESE surel menl 5 (10) I Sept. 22-Dec.26 Area BOBCAT Oct. 8-Jan.22 5 (10) onlY) ffi Shotl Management Units: 2-2 to 2-15 ffiOct.8'Jan.22 2(41 perm Nov. 1-March 31 5 SunC P/ease take note of the Provincial also daily bag limit for geese on Page 6. PHEASANT (Cocks OnlY) See maps. Management Units: 2-4, 2-8 (6) Oct. 8-Nov. 13 2 SNOW GEESE, ROSS'GEESE Hunting permitted from one half hour before sunrise to one Management Units: 2-4, 2'5 See fhe provincial dailY half hour after sunset. Oct.8-Nov. 27 bag limit for geese. See map 814. and 5(10) See maps. Jan.2'l-March 10 PTARMIGAN lsr Management Units: 2-2, 2-3,2-11 BAND-TAILED PIGEONS lo I c", (15) I Sept. 10-Dec. 11 5 Management Units: 2-2 to 2-15 Management Units: 2-5 to 2-10, 2-121o 2'15 Sept. 1-Oct. 23 10 (20) Map Sept.10-Dec.4 5(15) Clos GROUSE REGION 2, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED Blue, Spruce (Franklin) and Rufled AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS Management Units: 2-2, 2-3,2-11 Sept.1O-Dec.11 10(30) lxluz-r 'Management Units: 2-4 lo 2-10, 2'12 lo 2-15 loath sr. (G Sept.10-Dec.4 10(30) audy Rd. ) BLACK BRANT Please take note of the dailY Map Bl BoundarY BaY No Management Units: 2-4 provincial bag limit for geese Hunting and No Shooting Area March 1-March 10 3 (6) on page 6. (situate in M.U.2-4). Mal the discharge ol fire- rernat ional Hunting or Got 7 to Due to the dectining status of the brant population, this ilaiker arms is prohibited from Nov. M.l. season is tentative and witl be reviewed in February of 1984' Feb. 29. Btiti 20 REGION 2, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS Closure extends to east side of dYke c\i.am \\*r,: Rd. UBC Resea rch Forest MU 2-8 sutrby/ Lansley I Abbotslord No Hunting +No Shooting MU/ usA Mir"qui Nl year round closure Meadows 2-4 I open during waterJowl d€s toreshore areas a Map 82 Pitt Wildlife Manage- Map 83 Pitt Polder No Shoot- Map 84 Bowen lsland No Map 85 Fraser Valley Special ment Area No Shooting and No lng Area (sltuate ln M.U. 2-8). Shooting Area (situate in M.U. Area (situale in M.U.'s 2-4,2-8). Hunting Area (year round clo- The use of shotguns with shol 2-5). All persons hunting within those sure). Pitt Wildlife Manage- only is permitted from Sept. 1 - Special Bow and Arrow Season portions of M.U.'s 2-4 and 2-B ment Area Public Shooting Jan. 31 . See also Map 82. (Crossbows prohibited). Bucks: known as the Municipalities ol Area (lrom Oct. 8 - Jan. 22 Sept. 1 0to Dec. 1 1 ; Jan. 7to Jan. Richmond, Delta, Surrey (includ- only). On Bowen lsland hunting is pro- 22. ing offshore areas), Langley, Ab- Shotguns with shot only. Hunting hibited within 150 meters of any Anterless: Oct. 1 to Dec. 11; Jan. botsford, Matsqui, Chilliwack, permitted only on Saturdays, public highway, school building, 7 to Jan. 22. Bag Limit: 2(1). Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Mis- Sundays and Wednesdays. See school yard, public park, play- sion, Coquitlam and elecloral also Map 83. ground, church, workshop, place area A of the Central Fraser of business, dwelling or farm Valley Regional District (Sumas building. Mtn. and Huntingdon) are re- quired lo purchase a Fraser Val- ley SpecialArea Hunting Licence ($10.00) in addition to other Pro- vincial licences and tor hunting migratory game birds, the Migra- tory Bird Licence. Evidence of $100,000 Public Liability and t Property Damage insurance Je; rr. REGTON 3 Keats l.' valid while in the field for the TX.l'"4 regular hunting season will be tr $heakamus Strait MU 2-5 required. Hunters are reminded of to obtain a Fraser Valley Special Georgia Map B8 Yale Mountain Goat Licence Hunting Area Brochure Closed Area (situate in M.U. prior to entering the field. The Map 86 Keats lsland. 2-101. brochure provides notification of Closed to discharge of rifles )r a'^ closures, hunting boundaries. rmqL amR.\ I etc.. not shown in this synopsis. HU I 2-A Map 87 Garibaldl Park (situate in M.U.'s 2-6, 2-7, 2-8, 2-91. S{ayra_raug. Within the Park the discharge of 'R. firearms and hunting is prohibi- ted within the watersheds of Hgt. of land Green River (including Wedge Creek and Fitzsimmons Creek), Howe Cheakamus River, Cheekeye I' Creek and Mamquam River and I Sound within the Black Tusk Nature r Conservancy Area. Within the I remainder of the Park, the dis- Map 89 Goat lsland Mountain charge of firearms is prohibited Map 810 Howe Sound Moun. Map 811 Ashlu - Squamish - Goat Closed Area (situate in between January 1 and August tain Goat Closed Area (situate Ryan Rivers Goat Closed Area M.U.2-12r. 31. in M.U. 2-8). (situate in M.U.'s 2-6,2-111. Btitish Columbia Fish and Wildlile Brcnch, Hunting Regulations Synopsis 1983184 REGION 2, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS lr 1l MU 2-3 MU I MU2-9 I .8 km either side of road(---) I (l2mil 2-'t2 Gaol Servibe CamP Hot ot Chilliwack Lake U SA Map B12 Stave - Mt. Judge Map 813 Lois River Mountain Map 814 Fraser Valley Pheas- Map 815 Provincial Gaol Howay Mountain Goat Closed Goat Closed Area (situate in ant Closed Area (situate in Camp No. 1. No Shooting Area Area (situate in M.U. 2-8). M.U.2-12). M.U.'s 2-4, 2-8). (situate in M.U. 2-3). North----'-'---- NorthThormanby Vancouver MU 2-8 M unicipal ity r::T** MU 2-8 Elbow La lnstituti li*9 ."+A .8 km(.5 mi.) c(o"- eithers t Sflth Thormanl Map 816 Buntzen Lake No Map B17 Elbow Lake No Map B'18 Addington Marsh No Map 819 North Thormanby ls- Shooting Area (situate in M.U. Shooting Area (situate in M.U. Shooting and No Hunting Area land No Shooting and No (situate M.U. 2-8). 2-s). (situate in M.U.2-8). Hunting Area in 2-s) LIMITED ENTRY HUNTINb The following is a synoptic list of limited entry hunts in Region 2. The accompanying maps show limited entry hunting areas which are comprised of partial management units. Mule (black-tailed) deer Hunting of antlerless deer in M.U. 2-3 is only by limiled entry hunting authorization. Grizzly bear Hunting of grizzly bear in thatportion of M.U. 2-13 shown on Map 821 is only by limited entry hunting authorization. Mountain goat Hunting of mountain goat in that portion of M.U.2-3 shown on Map B20 Map B20 Cheam Ridge Moun- is only by limited enky hunting authorization. tain Goat Limited Entry Hunt- Map 821 Toba River GrizzlY Hunting ing Area (situate in M.U. 2-3) Bear Limited Entry Area (situate in M.U.2-13) REGION 3, THOMPSON.NICOLA REGION 3 n s !a Region ,.-it.4 Region 2 - HARBISON LAKE ) ANCOUVER Btitish Columbia Fish and Witdtite Bnnch, Hunting Regulations Synopsis tgilg/g4 REGION 3, THOMPSON-NICOLA - OPEN SEASONS REGION 3 THOMPSON-NICOLA (M.U's 3-12 to 3-20, Spahats Creek Park (M.U. 3-40) - 3-26 to 3-46) Wells Gray Park (M.U. 3-46): Open to the discharge of firearms {rom Sept. 22 to May 31 during a lawful game hunting season. Regional Headquarters 1959 E. Trans Canada Highway, Kamloops and Di;trict Otfices Clearwater,- Clinton, Lillooet, Merritt, Salmon Arm Parks and recreation areas not listed above are closed to hunting - closed to the discharge of firearms. OPEN SEASONS MAJOR REGULATPN CHANGES ,, r'.1r;'iBuck,deer seasqns-rhave,,beon',langthsned foil{h6,r'1981184',,. MULE (Black-tailed) DEER season. and WHITE-TAILED DEER . g: g I g29,wjil moose ftorn r ": : ,t' be OFen to the,hufling oJ anflerlg$i 'r Ocl.27 to Oct. 30. ! Bucks: Sept. 1-Dec. 18 f Bucks: Sept. 22-Dec. 18 LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING ffiBucks: Sept.22-Dec.4 There are special restrictions for areas which support limited entry See map C1. hunting seasons. Please consult page 26 for details about limited entry hunts. See regional bag limit for deer on this page. BAG LIMITS Deer: The bag limit for male deer is one (1) (either a mule (black-tailed) MULE (Black-tailed) DEER deer or a white-tailed deer). The bag limit for antlerless deer is one (1) and WHITE-TAILED DEER (either a mule (black{ailed) deer or a whitetailed deer). Management Units: 3-12, 3-14 to 3-20,3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 COMPULSORY REPORTING Antlerless: Nov. 5-Nov. 20 mountain goat, grizzly bear, It is mandatory for all mountain sheep, . cougar and caribou to be inspected. Designated compulsory check No open season for antlerless deer in that portion of centre is Kamloops. These animals may be checked at all other district M.U. 3-29 as shown on map C1 . otfices by appointment only. See regional bag limit for deer on this page. SNOWMOBILE RESTRICTION The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife is prohibited in M.U.'s 3-28 and MOOSE 3-46. ! Bulls: Sept. 22-Oct. 31 1{11 NOTICE TO HUNTERS Cow or Calf : Oct. 27-OcL30 (1) Hunting is prohibited in M.U. 3-45 (Murtle Lake Nature Conservancy Area). n P!!l:,9:Pt;.2?-|o:;1^q .. 1(1) (2) Cbnvention on lnternational Trade Export permits will be issued Cow or Calf : Oct. 27-Nov. 13.^ ioi oigf'orn sheep, grizzly bear, cougar,- lynx, bobcat and wolf from the Kamloops Ministry of Environmenl office. See Convention on lnterna- ffiBulls:Sept. 22-Oct. 31 1 tional Trade section on Page 7. 22-Sept. 1 (3) Hunting, trapping and the discharge of firearms is prohibited within I Bulls:Sept. 26 the Tunkwa Lake Wildlite Sanctuary. The area designated is the largest island in Tunkwa Lake (M.U. 3-18). (4) Yellow badger are protected under authority of the Wildli{e Act' (Hunting is prohibited.) ELK (Bulls only) Management Units: 3-13, 3-14, 3-37, 3-41, 3-42 PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Sept.22-Sept.28 1 The following Parks and Recreation areas are only open to the discharge of lirearms from Sept.22 to April 15 during a lawful game hunting season. MOUNTAIN SHEEP (Rams only) 3/4 curl or greater Big Bar Lake Park (M.U.3-31) Full curl or greater Cinnemousen Narrows Park (M.U. 3-26, 3-36) Management Unit: 3-31 Niskonlith Lake Recreation Area (M.U. 3-27) Management Unit: 3-17 Sept.22-Oct.4 1 Pennask Recreation Area (M.U. 3-12) Sept.22-Oct.4 1 Roderick Haig-Brown Recreation Area (M.U' 3-37: See Map CO) Management Unit: 3-32 Shushwap Lake Marine Park (M.U.'s 3-36, 3-26) Sept. 1-Oct.25 1 REGION 3, THOMPSON.NICOLA - OPEN SEASONS BLACK BEAR FOX Management Units: 3-12, 3-16, 3-20, 3-26, 3-27,3-29, 3-30, Management Units: 3-33 3-12 to 3-18, 3-26 to 3-28 and 3-30 to 3-41 No Closed Season 5 Nov.1-Feb.29 1 Managemenl Units; 3-17, 3-31, 3-32, 3-34 to 3-40, 3-43, 3-44 No Closed Season 2 SKUNK Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20 and 3-26 to 3-44 BLACK BEAR No Closed Season NBL 1-.Dec.3,1:1-e,83 I 9"q1. 2 April 1-June 15:1984 RACCOON ffi Sept.1-Dec.31;1983 2 2/De9.13:-1e83 Management Units: 3-14 to 3-17, 3-32 and 3-33 % ?"p.!. 2 No Closed Season NBL April 1-May 31:1984 BOBCAT Management Units: 3{2 to 3-20, 3-261o 3-44 GRIZZLY BEAR Nov.1-Feb.29 5 To be announced. LYNX COUGAR Management Units; 3-12 to 3-20 and 3-26 lo 3-44 Management Units: 3-26, 3-27, 3-29,3-34 to 3-37,3-421o Nov.1-Feb.29 1 3-44 No Closed Season 1 Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20, 3-28, 3-30 to 3-33 WOLVERINE No Closed Season 2 Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20 and 3-26 to 3-44 Management Units: 3-38 to 3-41 Nov.1-Feb.29 1 No Closed Season 3 WOLF GROUSE Blue, Spruce (Franklin) and Rufled Mangement Units: 3-12 to 3-15, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-31, Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20, 3-261o 3-44 15-Oct. '15 (15 3-38, 3-39 and 3-41 Sept. '11 5 of each of each) No Closed Season 3 Oct. 16-Dec. 10 ol each (30 of each) Management Units: Management Unit: 3-46 3-36, 3-40, 3-43 and 3-44 Sept. 22-Oct. 15 5 of each (15 of each) Sept.22-Feb.29 1 Oct. 16-Dec. 11 10 of each (30 ol each) Management Units: 3-16, 3-32 and 3-33 PHEASANT (Cocks only) Sept.1-Feb.29 1 Management Units: 3-12 to 3-15, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-31 and 3-34 to 3-37 COYOTE Oct. 8-Nov. 15 2 (6) Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20 and 3-26 lo 3-44 Hunting of pheasant is permifted only between the hours of Nov. 1-June 15 NBL I a.m. and 4 p.m. Bitish Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch, Hunting Regulations Synopsis 1983t84 REGION 3, THOMPSON-NICOLA _ OPEN SEASONS PARTRIDGE - HUNGARIAN REGION 3, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED Management Units: AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS 3-12, 3-13, 3-17 to 3-20 and 3-26 to 3-31 Oct.1-Dec.18 3(9) LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING The following is a synoptic list of limited entry hunts in Region 3. The accompanying maps show limited entry hunting areas which are PARTRIDGE _ CHUKAR comprised of partial management units. Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20 and 3-26 to 3-33 Moose in portion M.U. 3-46 shown on Map C1 3 is only Oct.1-Dec. 8(241 Hunting of moose that of 18 by limited entry authorization between the dates of January 14 and January 20, 1 984. Elk PTARMIGAN Hunting of antlerless elk in M.U.3-14 is only by limited entry hunting authorization. Management Units: goat 3-13 to 3-'17, 3-31 to 3-39 and 3-41 lo 3-44 Mountaln goat is by limited entry hunting 5(15) All mountain hunting in Region 3 only Sept.1-Dec.11 authorization and non-residenl quota. The areas open to limited hunting Managemenl Unit:3-46 ol mountain goat are shown on Maps C14, C15 and C16. Sept.22-Dec.11 5(15) 3-29 ;,, /Ttanquillel R. SHARP'TAILED GROUSE ,r,"/J",,,"j Management Units: """u\;'..'\ \ r f- 3-12, 3{3, 3-17 to 3-20 and 3-26 to 3-31 Sept.15-Dec.11 5(15) t'' 'l' c,ooo rt./ ;";;.;;' i -l DUCKS, COOTS, WHITE.FRONTED Hwy 97/ I GEESE, SNOW GEESE, ROSS'GEESE, CANADA GEESE, COMMON SNIPE Moun- Lake Speclal Area (sF Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 Map C1 Dewdrop/Mara C2 Gun tain Recreatlon Area (sltuate tuate ln M.U. 3-32). 26 Sept.22-Dec. in M.U.3-29). The open season for antlered Bag Limits: Mule (Black-tailed) Deer and mule (black-tailed) deer and to Ducks: 8(16) Ross'geese: 5(10) White-tailed Deer. white-tailed deer is SePt. 22 Bucks only. Dec. 18. 10 (20) Canada geese: 5 (10) Coots: Season: Sept. 22 to Nov. 5. White-fronted geese: 5 (10) Common Snipe: 10 (20) Bag Limit: one. Snowgeese:5(10) Please take note of the provincial bag limit for geese on hartrand Cr. page 6. La ke M U 3-36 Kamloops 40km (2 5mi) S c otch Creek /7/ Logan /----.- MOURNING DOVES Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20 and 3-26 to 3-44 ,-"'[ uu Sept.1-Nov.30 10(20) \\MU3-2 BAND-TAILED PIGEONS \*Sorrento Management Units: 3-13 to 3-17 Map C3 Blind Bay No Shootlng Map C4 Logan Lake No Shoot- Sept. 1-Oct. 23 10 (20) Area (situate in M.U. 3-26). ing Area (situate in M.U. 3-19). REGION 3, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS Recreation Area bdry ---- M U 3-40 Squilax -Eng {- 3.6 km, ___--______} r mont Rd, I I I I I Lot 45OO '\----". ]- l<- Kgmloops 16 km i | \sp"n.r" croek pa.k rl \omi) Map C5 McQueen Lake No Map C6 Roderlck Halg-Brown Map C7 Spahats Creek Camp Map C8 Tranquille Farms No Shooting Area (sltuate In M.U. Recrealion Area (situate In No Hunting and No Shooting Shooting and No Hunting Area 3-28). M.U.3-37). Area (situate in M.U. 3-40). (sltuate in M.U.3-29). No Hunting and No Shooting Area. M U 3-26 M U 3-12 j1Y.'i MU 3-34 Thompson R. White bdry ol S.Thompson w.14 ol Kamloops Shuswap Lake 24,1p / Junction 10. 1 boundary Roadr-., , TransJCanada Wharl I Semapho.e ^{ Hishwa' .b Pt' € H)rt gac o '- ---Satmon qf Arm .4t-Hwy 97 Map C9Salmon Arm No Shoot- Map C10 Sicamous No Shoot. Map C1 'l Mlnnie Lake No Map C12 Kamloops No Shoot- ing and No Hunting Area (si- ing and No Huntlng Area (si- Shootlng and No Hunting Area lng and No Huntlng Area (si- tuate in M.U. 3-26). tuate in M.U. 3-26). (situate in M.U. 3-12). tuate ln M.U.'s 3-19, g-20,3-27 and 3-28). Map C13 Wells Gray Park Map Gl4 Kamloops Goat Lim- Map C15 Kamloops Goat Lam- Map C16 Kamloops Goat Lim- Moose Limited Entry Hunting ited Entry Huntlng Area (si- Ited Entry Hunting Area (sl- Ited Entry Hunting Area (si- Area (sltuate ln M.U. 3-46). tuate an M.U.'s 3-15,3-16,3-33). tuate ln M.U.'s 3-35, 3-36). tuate in M.U.'s 3-43,3-44,3-46). Bitish Columbia Fish ild Wildlife Btanch, Hunting Regulations Synopsisl983tg4 REGION 4, KOOTENAY _ OPEN SEASONS \z EGION 4 *"""u'n,* ( Alberta I REGION 4, KOOTENAY - OPEN SEASONS REGION 4 KOOTENAY (M.U.'s - 4-1 to 4-9 and 4-14 to 4-40) the hunters' responsii:ility io recognize lhe closures whether lhe sign is Regional Headquarters 310 Ward Street, Nelson in place or not" District Offices Cranbrook,- Creston, Fernie, Golden, Revelstoke, a) Kishinena and Akamina Creeks in M.U. 4-1, lnvermere, Kimberley,- Nakusp, Nelson and Trail b) Middlepass Creek in M.U.4-1, c) Malde, Goodeve, Morris and Shepard Creeks in M.U. 4-9, '.,', llAJO-R,BEGULAilOil CHANGES d) Baribeau Creek in M.U. 4-20, 1. The late season from Oct. 21-Nov. 10 tor bull elk in the east e) The easterly headwaters of Coyote Creek in M.U.4-Zt, I lron Creek in M.U.4-22, ..r.: rr,.l_-([email protected] u,ill be lor elk.with al leaqt.6 points on, one antler. f) :r2riPJe..ase.take carelul note (below),ol Rew areas which,are g) Quinn Creek in M.U.4-22, . .i'.cis!ed:tO'the uge oJvehiCles for the purcose of hunting. h) Chauncey Creek in M.U.4-23, ::rgiriA.,.$e${.Nq Hunling and No Shooting area has been,eslab- i) Todhunter Creek in M,U. 4-23, :l;, I ,'i' {ibhrid'.-rnrM.U.'s a,7 and 4:8 for the piotection of endanger€d j) Elk Creek in M.U. 4-24, ii'] .i.i':r:mountain carlbou. See,Map D 22. . . k) Fenwick Creek in M.U.4-24, l) The middle lork of the White River in ' ,,4r. llhe,open season lol nountain goat has been extended lor M.U.4-24, .rr ..,'On6,morith and wi{ now close Nov. 30: m) Albert River in M.U.4-25, n) Cross River in M.U. 4-25, LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING o) i"Jpper Beaverfoai fiiver, Moose Creek and Dainard Creek in M.U. 4-35. There are special restrictions for areas which support limited entry p) lnlet and Blackfool Creek in M.U.4-24, hunting seasons. Please consult Page 35 for details about limited entry q) Dutch Creek in hunts. M.U. 4-26 r) Little Sand Creek above the Galloway logging road and Big Sand BAG LIM]TS Creek above Whimpster Creek in M.tJ.4-22. Burntbridge Creek in M.lJ, 4-22, Grizzly Bear: No person shall hunt for or take more than one (1) grizzly s) t) The ur;named creek iocaily kncwn bear in any five (5) year period commencing on the year ol his last as Fontaine creek in M.U. 4-22, reported grizzly bear kill. Swanson Creek in l!,1.U. 4-22, Deer: The (black-tailed) '"-t) aggregate bag limit for mule deer and v) Haynes Creek in M.U. 4-22, white-tailed deer is two (2); botn which of may be antlerless, but only w) Big lower Creek in M.U. 4-22 and one (1) antlerless animal of each species (mule (black-tailed) and x) Little Tower Creek in M.U. 4-t2. white-tailed deer) may be taken under the authority of a Limited Entry Hunting Authorization or a permit. Licenced trappers are exempt from (1) above during the legal trapping Moose and Elk: The aggregate bag limit for moose and elk is one (1). season and respecting fur-bearing animals only. Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for grouse (blue, spruce (2) Convention on lnternational Trade Export permits will be issued (Franklin), and ruffed) is ten (10). for bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, cougar,- lynx, bobcat and wolf from the Cranbrook and Nelson Minishy of Environment offices. An appointment COMPULSORY REPORTING is necessary at the Creston district office. See Convention on lnterna- It is mandatory lor all mountain sheep, mountain goat, grizzly bear, tional Trade section on Page 7. cougar, caribou and wolf to be inspected. Designated compulsory (3) Creston Special White-tailed Deer Season Area See Map D3. check centres are Nelson and Cranbrook (mornings only). These (4) Holders of a "Cow or Calf only" elk Limited Entry Hunting- Authoriza- animals may be checked at all other district offices by appointment only. tion are prohibited from taking any other elk in Region 4. See Page 7 for those portions of an animal which are required. (5) Holders of a Limited Entry Hunting Authorization for moose in Region4 are prohibited from taking any other moose in Region 4. SNOWMOBILE AND VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS (6) No Shooting Areas: Please take note of the highway no shooting 1. The use of snowmobiles or snow vehicles to: areas as outlined on page a) hunt wildlife b) transport wildlife, or PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS c) transport hunters to or from the location of wildlife is prohibited in The following Parks and Recreation Areas are only open to the Region 4. discharge of firearms from Sept. 6 to June 15 during a lawful game 2) The operation of all vehicles is prohibited in the following areas: hunting season. Contact local Ministry of Environment offices for details. Brilliant Terrace Park (M.U. 4-15) prohibited a) West of Canal Flats from Dec. 1 to Mar. 31 Bugaboo Glacier Park (M.U. 4-34) South-east - prohibited b) of Elko from Dec. 1 to Mar. 31 Bugaboo Alpine Recreation Area (M.U. 4-27, 4-34) - prohibited .1 c) North-east of lnvermere from Dec. to Mar. 31 Cody Coves Park (M.U. 4-18) d) East side of Columbia Lake- prohibited from Dec, 1 to Mar. 31 - Drewery Point Park (M.U. 4-7) Elk Lakes Park (M.U. 4-23) NOTICE TO HUNTERS Elk Valley Park (M.U. 4-23) ' (1) Hunters should take note of the following areas where the operation Fry Creek Canyon Recreational Area (M.U. 4-19) of all motor vehicles to hunt wildlife, transport wildlife or transport Hamber Park (M.U. 4-40) hunters to or from the location of wildlife is prohibited. lnformation signs Kikomun Creek Park (M.U.4-22) See Map D16. posted potnts are at the of closure for the benefit of hunters - but il is Kokanee Glacier Park (M.U. 417, 4-18) See Map D4. Btitish Columbia Fish and Wildlile Branch, Hunting Regulations Synopsis tgg7t84 29 REGION 4, KOOTENAY _ OPEN SEASONS Marl Creek Park (M.U. 4-36) ELK Mount Assiniboine Park (M.U. 4-25) .Bulls:Sept.10-Oct.20 All persons using horses in this park are required to obtain a Letter of | **Bulls: 1 Authorily from the E. Kootenay District Park office, Box 118, Wasa, Oct. 21-Nov. 10 B.C. (Ph. 422-3212). Bulls:Sept. 10-Oct.31 1 Nancy Greene Recreation Area (M.U. 4-9) ffi Norbury Lake Park (M.U. 4-22) See Map D17. VZ: Bulls'. Seot. 10-Nov. 10 Premier Lake Park (M.U. 4-21) See Map D18. Antlerless: Oct.2o-Oc1. 25 Ryan Park (M.U. 4-4) Sl. Mary's Alpine Park (M.U. 4-20) *ffi Bulls: Sept. 10-Nov. 15 I Top of the World Park (M.U. 4-21,4-22') Antlerless: Oct. 20-Nov. 5 Valhalla Park (M.U. 4-16) Whiteswan Lake Park (M.U.4-24) Parks and recreation areas not listed above are closed to hunting and "Bulls with at least one branched antler. A branched antler closed to the discharge of firearms. is one with at least 3 tines (points) each of which is af /easl 8 cm. in length. ** OPEN SEASONS Bulls with at least one 6 point antler, each point (tine) being at least 8 cm. in length. The antlers of elk the licence. MULE (Black-tailed) DEER bull must accompany specles and WHITE-TAILED DEER See Noflce to Hunters on page 29. .! Bucks: Sept. 10-Nov. 30 2 See map Dl. ffi Bucks: Sept. 1O-Dec. 10 2 ELK See maps Dl, D3. Management Unit: 4-18 **Bulls: Sept. 10-Nov. 10 I 6l Antlerless: Oct. 20-Oct. 25 '\'' ** Bulls with at least one 6 point antle4 each point (tine) being at /easf 8 cm. in length. The antlers of bull elk must accompany the species licence. MOOSE 15 cm .! Bulls: Oct.20-Nov. 10 1 brow "ffi Bulls: Sept. 1O-Oct.31 1 l'""S @Bulls: Sept.10-Nov.20 | I Antlerless: Oct. 1S-Oct. 25 Head down front view *Bulls with at /easl one palmated antler, the longest antler being longer than 30 cm. and from which protrudes a brow tine or brow palm whichis at /easf 15 cm. in length. The antlers of bull moose must accompany the species licence. See Noflce to Hunters on page 29. MINIMUM LEGAL BULL MOOSE_REGION4 I REGION 4, KOOTENAY - OPEN SEASONS I BLACK BEAR Antler tines Management Units: must be at 4-1 to 4-5, 4-19 to 4-22, 4-Z4lo 4-3O, least 8 cm 4-341o 4-37, 4-4O in length Sept. 10-Nov. 30, 1983, April 1-June 30, 1984 Management Units: 4-6 to 4-9,4-14 to 4-1g, 4-25,4-31to 4-33,4-38,4-39 No Closed Season 2 COUGAR Management Units: 4-1 to 4-7, 4-i8 to 4-30, 4-33 to 4-37, 4-40 Dec.'l-Feb.29 1 Management Units; 4-8, 4-9, 4-14 to 4-17 , 4-91 , 4-92 Dec. 1-March 10 1 Hunters are requested not to shoot lactating cougar, cougar in the company of lactating cougar or cougar kiftens. See map D7. MOUNTAIN SHEEP (Rams Onty) Full greater curl or WOLF Management Units: 4-1, 4-211o 4-25,4-gs -Sepl.'10-Oct. Management Units: 4-25, 4-26,4-g4to 4-4O 25 1 Oct.1-Feb.29 1 Management Unil:4-2 ..Sept. All wolves harvested in Region 4 must be checked at a 10-Oct.15 1 co.mpulsory check centre in Region 4 within 10 days of the -ln kiil. that portion of M.U. 4-25 east of the Kootenay River, the season is from Sept. l)-OcL gI. *"ln that portion of M.u. 4-2 south of the Wigwam River, the season is from Sept. 10-Oct. 25. See map D35. COYOTE Management Units: 4-1 lo 4-9,4-14 to 4-40 cARlBOu (Bulls Only) Sept. lo-March 31 10 Management Units: 4-37 lo 4-40 Sept. 10-Oct.5 1 RACCOON, SKUNK MOUNTAIN GOAT Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Management Unit: 4-40 No Closed Season NBL Sept.10-Nov.30 1 ln that portion of M.lJ. 4-37 north and west of Windy Creek, lhe season is from: Sept. 10-Oct. g1 . Btitish Columbia Fish and Witdlite Branch, Hunting Regulations Synopsis 1g83t84 31 REGION 4, KOOTENAY - OPEN SEASONS BOBCAT, LYNX, WOLVERINE CANADA GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE Management Units: 4-1 lo 4-9,4-141o 4-40 Management Units: 4-6 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19,4-27 to 4-33, Nov.1-Feb. 29 4-38,4-39 Oct. 1-Dec. 31 5 (10) Bag Limits: Bobcat: 5 Management Units: 4-1 lo 4-5, 4-20 lo 4-26, 4-341o 4-37, Lynx: 1 4-40 Wolverine: 1 Sept.1-Nov.30 5(10) Please take note of the provincial daily bag limit for geese on page 6. RAVEN See map D5. Management Units: 4-6, 4-7, 4-19 lo 4-22, 4-251o 4-3O, 4'34, 4-35 No Closed Season 5 MOURNING DOVES Hunting of raven is limited to private land only. Management Units: 4-1 lo 4-9,4-14 to 4-40 Sept.1-Nov.30 10(20) PHEASANT (Cocks Only) Management Units: 4'6, 4-7 Oct.1S-Nov.15 Daily Limit: 3 REGION 4, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED Possession Limit: 6 AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS Season Limit: 12 The special pheasant licence (no fee) and additional information are available at the Creston, Nelson, Trail and Cranbrook offices of the Ministry of Environment. GROUSE Blue, Spruce (Franklin) and Ruffed Management Units: 4-1 lo 4-9,4-14 to 4-40 Sept.1O-Nov.30 10(30) PTARMIGAN Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept.1O-Nov.30 10(30) DUCKS, COOTS, COMMON SNIPE, SNOW GEESE, ROSS'GEESE Management Units: 4-6 lo 4-9,4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 lo 4-33, 4-38,4-39 Oct. 1-Dec.31 Management Units: 4-1 lo 4-5, 4-201o 4-26,4-34 to 4-37,4-40 Sept.10-Dec.15 Bag Limits: Elk and Ducks:8(16) Snowgeese: 5(10) Map D1 Special Archery Pre-season Areas lor Whlte-talled deer. (Regular aeasons also apply). Coots: 10 (20) Ross'geese: 5 (10) Bow and anow only seasons: Either sex elk: Sept. 1 to Oct. 10. 10 (20) Common snipe: White-tailed deer; bucks only: Sept. 1 to Sept. 9. P/ease take note of the provincial daily bag limit for geese on page 6. 32 REGION 4, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS t, MU MU 4-17 r 4-18 Creaton - From eaat to west - lncludas .ll wbters. 4-7 1 sand and gravsl bars, Map D2 Creston Valley Wildllfe Map D3 Creston Special Map D4 Kokanee Glacier Pro- Map D5 Kootenay River Can- Management Area. (situate in White-tailed Deer Season Area vincial Park (sltuate ln M.U.'s ada Goose Closed Area (sl- M.U.'s 4-6, 4-7). (situate in M.U.'s 4-6,4-7r. 4-17,4-18). tuate ln M.U.'s 4-3, 4-20, 4-21, Open seasons for mule (black- Seasons: Dec. 10 to Jan. 10. The carrying or possession of 4-221. tailed) deer, white{ailed deer Jan. 1 1 to Feb. 10. firearms is prohibited except and elk in this area commence Bag Limit: one of either sex pro- from Nov. 1 to Dec. 1. Oct. 8 and end on the closing vided thatthe Regional Bag Limit date as indicated in M.U.'s 4-6 is not exceeded. and 4-7 for these species of Permits: 300 permits are availa- wildlife (e.9. Mule deer buck sea- ble per season tor issuance "on son is trom Oct. 8 to Dec. 10). demand" during regular working hours from the Creston Ministry of Environment office starting Dec.1. ./'- r:rl I ::i:L,l Map D8 Revelstoke No Shoot- Map D9 Elizabeth Lake No ing Area (situate in M.U.'s 4-38, Shooting Area (situate in M.U, 4-39). 4-3). MU l.\-rf- , Mu\ 3-s4 \Hwyqa-sz Map D6 Jordan River Caribou Map D7 Upper Elk Valley Cou- zGolden Mun. bdrY Closed Area (situate M.U. gar (situate in in Closed Area .nTu' 4-3e). M.U.4-23). \t- L--- C.P.R MU 4-3s Cataract Cr. Map D10 Reflection (Mirror) Map Dl 1 Fording Coal No Lake No Shooting Area (sl- Shooting Area (situate in M.U. tuate in M.U.4-35). 4-231. British Columbia Fish and Wildlile Branch, Hunting Regulations Synopsis 1983184 REGION 4, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS lkm. closura around ---s'o' ri minrral lick )r " \. _- /-':"" tsL.A 2A I {h (2O k m) tT*Ulcrave -.t.)P"6fl M.U.4-4 Map D12 B.C. Coal No Shoot- Map D13 Skookumchuck Pulp Map D14 Crows Nest Re- Map D15 Freeman Creek No ing Area (slluate in M.U. 4-23). Mill No Shootlng Area (situate sources No Shooting Area (si- Hunting Area (situate in M.U. in M.U.4-20). tuate ln M.U.4-23). 4-41. teHwY \rM u c-2 2 ---r,lOad 1.il870 it _ \ i $-\\t-\\ t\ ',.-{, ;. - Peckhams \ [ (eeott') - Lake F;;il'i'' tst+ I Nor b ur Lake l ------Park bdry 6 km (3,6 mi.) Map D16 Kikomun Creek Park Map D17 Norbury Lakes Park Map D18 Premier Lake Park No Map D19 Mount Assiniboine No Hunting and No Shooting No Huntlng and No Shootlng Hunting and No Shooting Area Park No lluntlng and No Area (situale in M.U. 4-22). Area (situate ln M.U. 4-22). (sltuate ln M.U. 4-21). Shooting area (situate in M.U. 4-25r. d(ffils h€l Blazed cEd( Lot Bdrda.y lRoad d\. MU 4-1 ri> 6/b ql9''6"' o io -t- I ?\e rfro ins 6i rMtn. D,, I t I .::^iur"ro McDougall Mur. r' Wildlife SanctuatY Map D22 Selkirk No Hunting Map D20 Fordlng Rlver No Map D21 McDougall Wlldlile and No Shootlng area. This Map D23 Walter Clough Wild- Hunting and No Shootlng Area Sanctuary No Huntlng and No closure has been established life Management Area No (situate in M.U.4-23). Shooting Area (situate in M.U. to protect endangered moun- Hunting and No Shooting Area 4-1). tain caribou. lncorporates (situate in M.U.4-17). Stagleap Park (situate in M.U.'s 4-7 and 4-8). 34 REGION 4, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS lncludes all: KootenayiLake MU I MU 4-t l-e .4km (il0mi)'l ba rs \ MU 4- -offshbre Hwy I MU 4-25 Columbia R MU 4-34 Six ilile Slough Map D24 Argenta Marsh Wild- Map D25 Columbia Lake and Map D26 Shaw Creek Witdlife Map D27 Bergenham and life Management Area No River Wildlife Mo- Sanctuary (si- Sanctuary (situate in M.U.4-7). berly Marsh Wildlife Sanc- Hunting and No Shooting Area tuate ln M.U.'s 4-25, 4-26). No hunting, trapping or dis- tuaries (situate in M.U. (situate in M.U.4-19). No hunting, 4-36). trapping or dis- charge of firearms. No hunting, trapping dis- charge or of firearms. charge of firearms. stn. -Wasa Fairmont Columbia Lost Dog Cr.' Mather crri Map D28 Wasa Stough Wildlife Map D29 Creston Elk Limited Sanciuary (sltuate in M.U. 4- Entry Hunting Area (situate ln 211. M.U.4-6). No hunting, trapping or dis. charge of firearms. Hgt Zone Z ot/ of 4-3 Land Itlap D31 Kootenay Elk Early Limited Entry Season Zones (situate in M.U.'s 4-3, 4-2O,- 4-21, 4-22, 4-2Sl: Holders of "Cow or Calf Only" or "Calf Only,, limited entry authorizations for M.U.'s 4-03, 4-20B, 4-21,4-22 and 4-25 may participate in an early season for elk as specified on their authorization from September 10 to October 9 in that portion of the M.U. for which they were drawn. Map D30 Kootenay Elk and Map D32 Kootenay Mountain Moose Limited Entry Hunting Goat Limited Entry Hunting Areas (situate in M.U.'s 4-20, Area (sltuate in M.U.'s 4.34, 4-23,4-261. 4-35, 4-36,4-37). Etitish Cdumbia Fish and Wildlife Branch, Hunting negulations Synopsis lgggi|4 35 REGION 4, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS Map D33 Kootenay Mountain Map D34 Kootenay Mountaln Map D35 Kootenay Mountaln Map D36 Kootenay Mountain Goat Limited Entry Hunting Goat Llmited Entry Hunting Goat Llmited Entry Hunting Goat Limited Entry Huntlng Area (situate in M.U.'s 4-21, Area (situate in M.U.'s 4-38, Area (situate in M.U.'s 4-30, Area (situate in M.U. 4-25). 4-22,+23,+241. 4-3e). 4-3',t,4-32). H!1, ol u.s.A. Map D37 Kootenay Mountain Map D38 Kootenay Mountain Map D39 Mt. Assinlboine Park Map D40 Phillips Creek Moun- Goat Limlted Entry Huntlng Goat Llmited Entry Huntlng Mountain Sheep Limited Entry tain Sheep Limited Entry Hunt- Area (situate in lll.U.'s 4-19, Area (situate ln M.U.'s 4-1,4-2). Hunting Area (situate in M.U. ing Area (situate in M.U. 4-2). 4-2O,4-26,4-27). 4-251. LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING The lollowing is a synoptic list of limited entry hunts in Region 4. The entry hunts are made through the news media in December ol each accompanying maps show limited entry hunting areas which are year for a special draw held in January. partial oomprised of management units. Mountain goat Mule (black talled) deer and whlte-talled deer Hunting of mountain goat in M.lJ;s4'1,4-2,4-9,4-14,4-19 to 4'31' 4-33 All hunting of antlerless deer in Region 4 is only by limited entry to 4-36, Zone A ot 4-37 ,4-38 and 4-39 is only by limited entry hunting authorization. The areas open to limited entry hunting of antlerless deer authorization and non-resident quota. See Maps D32' D33' D34' D35' are management units 4-1 to 4-9 and 4-14 to 4-35 for antlerless mule D36, D37, D38. (black-tailed) deer and 4-1 to 4-9 and 4-14 to 4-36 for antlerless white-tailed deer. Moose Hunting of cow, calf and spike bull moose is only by limited entry hunting Mountaln sheep authorization and non-resident quota in M.U.'s 4'1 to 4-5, 4-2O' 4'22, Mount Assiniboine Park: Hunting of mountain sheep in that portion of 4-23zone A,4-24,4-25,4-26, Zones A and B and 4-34. See Map D30. M.U. 4-25 shown on Map D39 is only by limited entry .hunting authorization and non-resident quota. Etk Phillips Creek: Hunting of mountain sheep in that portion ol 4-2 shown Creston: Hunting elk between the dates of November 15 and February on Map D40 is only by limited entry hunting authorization and 15 in that portion of M.U. 4-6 shown on Map D29 is only by limited entry non-resident quota between the dates of November 1 and November authorization and non-resident quota. 30. Kootenay:-4-36 Hunting of antlerless elk in M. U.'s 4'1 lo 4-5, 4'20 lo 4-26 and Grlzzly bear 4-34 to is-only by limited entry hunting authorization and All grizzly bear hunting in Region 4 is only by limited entry hunting non-resident quota between the dates of October 1 0 and November 30. authorization and non-resident quota. Announcements of spring limited See Maps D30 and D31. REGION 5, CARIBOO ,eForest ," Road roo Mib 'ss REGION 5 _ CARIBOO Regional Headquarters - 540 Borland Street, Williams Lake Rabbit: There is no closed season nor bag limit for rabbit. District Offices Alexis Creek, Quesnel, Bella Coola, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake - COMPULSORY REPORTING It is mandatory for all mountain sheep, mountain goat, grizzly bear, cougar and caribou to be inspected. The designated compulsory check centre is Williams Lake. These animals may be checked at alL district offices by appointment only. See page 7 for those portions of an animal which are required. Special Note: All hunters must present the anflers of caribou, harvested LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING within Region 5, to a compulsory check centre, as listed above. There are special restrictions for areas which support limited enlry hunting seasons. Please consult page 40 for details about limited entry NOTICE TO HUNTERS hunts. (1 ) The operation of all vehicles to transport wlldlife or hunters lo or from the location of wildlife is prohibited BAG LIMITS on the Clusko-Thunder Mountain Forest Road (No. 7365) from a point 5 km (3 miles) north of the junction Deer: The bag limit for male mule (black-tailed) deer is one (1 ). The bag of the Clusko-Thunder Mountain Forest Road and the Clusko River. limit for anterless mule (black-tailed) deer is one ( l ). (Situate in M.U. 5-13). British Colunbia Fish and Wildlile Branch, Hunting Fegulations Synopsis lggg/94 37 REGION 5, CARIBOO - OPEN SEASONS (2) The hunting of big game (see definition) is prohibited within .4 km (% MULE (Black-tailed) DEER mile) of either side of the centre line of the lollowing roads. Bucks: Sept. 10-Nov. 13 (8.C. I a) Cariboo River Forest Development Road Forest Service Antlerless: Oct. 20-Oct. 21 Project No. 6142): Northerly and easterly from the junction of the Cariboo River Development Road and Ladies Creek, and all ffi Bucks: Sept. 10-Nov. 13 branch roads leading from said Development Road (Situate in Antlerless: Oct. 1g-Oct. 21 M.U.5-15). b) Spanish Lake Road:Northerly and easterlyfrom the junction of the Q Bucks: Sept. 10-Oct. 31 Spanish Lake Road and an unnamed creek which llows westerly into the eastern end of Spanish Lake, and all branch roads leading ffi Bucks: Sept. 10-Nov. 13 lrom said road. (Situate in M.U. 5-15). c) Michelle Creek, Michelle-Baezaeko and Michelle-Coglistiko Please take note of the regional bag limit for deer on page 37. Roads (B.C. Forest Service Project No. 7672): Southerly and westerlyfrom the junction otthe Michelle Greek Road and Michelle Creek, and all branch roads leading from the Michelle, Michelle- MOOSE Baezaeko and Michelle-Coglistiko roads. (Situate in M.U. 5-13). (B.C. d) Alex Graham-Palmer Lake Road Forest Service Project No. I Bulls:Sept.t10-Orct. 23 i (1) 5265): Northerly and westerly from kilometre 46. Antlerless: OcL27 e) Clusko-Thunder Mountain Road (B.C. Forest Service Project No. 7356): westerly and norlherly from the junction of the Clusko- ffi Bulls: Sept.10-Nov.13 1 Thunder Mountain Road and the Alex Graham-Palmer Lake Road, 10-Nov. 13 to the junction of the Clusko-Thunder Mountain Road and the @ Bulls: Sept. 1 (1) Clusko River. Antlerless: Oct. 26-Oct. 28 f) Cunningham Pass Forest Road: easterly and southerly from Bulls:Sept. 10-Oct. 1 Tinsdale Creek (situate in M.U. 5-15). ffi 16 (3) There is no hunting permitted in M.U. 5-16 (Bowron Lake Provincial Park). See map E14. (4) The hunting of any wildlife species in the Rainbow Nature Conser- vancy Area is prohibited. See Map E15. MOUNTA|N SHEEP (Rams Only) (5) Convention on lnternational Trade Export permits will be issued greater 3/4 curl or greater for bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, cougar,- lynx, bobcat and wolf from the Full curl or Wlliams Lake Ministry of Environment office. See convention on Management Unit: 5-3 Management Unit: 5-4 lnternational Trade section on Page 7. Sept.1-Oct.16 1 Sept.1-Oct.16 1 (6)Between March 1 and August 31, hunting, trapping and the discharge of firearms is prohibited within the Stum (Pelican) Lake Wildlife Sanctuary. The area includes all of Stum Lake below the high MOUNTAIN GOAT water mark including all of the islands (M.U. 5-13). Mountain goat are sensitve to harvest. Hunters are (7) No Shootang Areas: Hunters should note the Highway No requested to select male mountain goat when hunting. Shooling Areas as outllned on Page 9. Management Units: 5-4 to 5-9, 5-11 PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Sept.1-Oct.30 1 The tollowing Parks and Recreation Areas are only open to the dischargeolfirearms from Sept. OJune l5during a lawtulgame hunting Management Unit: 5-15 season. Sept. 1-Sept.30 1 (M.U. Bull Canyon Recreation Area 5-13). Seemaps El, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E19. Horsefly Lake Park (M.U.5-2). White Pelican Park (M.U. 5-13). Tweedsmuir Park: (M.U.'s 5-10, 5-11, 6-1, 6-2) See maps E12, E15. Parks and recreation areas not listed above are closed to hunting and CARIBOU closed to the discharge of firearms. Caribou are being managed as a trophy species. Hunters are requested to select large male caribou when hunting. Management Unit: 5-12 Bulls: Sept. 10-Oct.23 1 The antlers and lower jaw of all caribou taken in Region 5 must be submitted to a Ministry of Environment office in Management Unit:5-15 Region 5. Bulls:Sept. 1-Oct. 16 1 T REGION 5, CARIBOO _ OPEN SEASONS l GRIZZLY BEAR LYNX ! Aprill-May 31, 1984 1 Management Units:5-1 to 5-15 Dec.1-Feb.29 1 10-Nov. 2O tr 9eq!. _1983 1 April 1-May 31, 1984 Announced GROUSE ffi7oBe Blue, Spruce (Franklin) and Ruffed See rnaps E7,818. Management Units: 5-1 to 5-15 Sept. 10-Nov. 13 10 of each (30 of each) BLACK BEAR SHARP.TAILED GROUSE Management Units: 5-1, 5-2 No Closed Season 2 Management Units: 5-3 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-14 Sept.10-Nov.13 6(18) Management Units: 5-3 to 5-15 Sept.1-Dec.31,1983 t April 1-June 30, 1984 PTARMIGAN Management Units: 5-3 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-12, 5-15 Sept. 1-Oct. 31 10 (30) WOLF Management Units: 5-'l to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 PHEASANT No Closed Season 3 Management Unit: 5-3 _ Management Units: 5-10, 5-1 1 Sept.1O-Nov.13 Sept. 6-March 31 3 Daily Limit:3 (only t hen) Possession Umit: 9 (only 3 hens) COUGAR Management Units: 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 ixurln PARTRTDGE No Closed Season 2 Management Unit:5-3 Sept.10-Nov.13 8(241 COYOTE BAND-TAILED PIGEONS Management Units: 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 Management No Closed Season NBL Units: 5-7 to 5:9 Sept. 1-Oct. 23 10 (20) Management Units: 5-10, 5-11 Sept. 6-March 31 NBL DUCKS, COOTS, SNOW GEESE, ROSS' GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, CANADA GEESE, COMMON SNIPE FOX Management Units: 5-1 lo 5-15 Sept.1S-Dec. 15 Management Unit: 5-8 Oct.24-Nov. 20 NBL Bag Limits: Ducks: 8(16) White-fronted geese: 5 (10) Coots: 10 (20) Canada geese: 5(10) Snowgeese: 5(10) Common snipe: 10 (20) BOBCAT Ross'geese: 5 (10) Management Units:5-1 to 5-15 Please take note of the provincial daily bag limit for geese on Dec.1-Feb.29 2 page 6. Bitish Columbia Fish and Wildlile Branch, Hunting Begulations Synopsis 1983184 REGION 5, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING Y20 Lia Tweedsmuil The following is a synoptic list of limited entry hunts in Region 5. The S-9 \,.,Trj M U s-12 accompanying maps show limited entry hunting areas which are partial management units. comprised of vlr\5<1 I \ ol Mule (black-talled) deer t. o-r c Hunting of antlerless deer in M.U. 5-3 is only by limited entry hunting t: tt authorization. t-- ^"): Hunting of 4 point or better bucks between the dates of November 26 roJin c r Bluff and December 1 is only by limited entry hunting authorization and ffii IMU t ".F"'i"ir,'"Y. non-resident quota. See Map E17. i^! :( Moose J-g ;,U,!"\ Hunting of antlerless moose in M.U.'s 5-2 and 5-13 is only by limited \Mosrev entry hunting authorization. Map E1 Bella Coola Mountain Map E2 Perklns Peak Mountaln Grlzzly bear Goat Special Season Area (si- Goat Closed Area (situate in Hunting ot grizzly bear in that portion of M.U. 5-B shown on Map E18 is tuate in M.U.'s 5-8, 5-9). M.U.'s 5-5,5-6). only by limited entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota. Special Season: Mountain goat Sept.1-Sept.17. Hunting of mountain goat in that portion of M.U. 5-4 shown on Map E19 Bag Limit: one (1). is only by limited entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota. Mountaln sheep Hunting of mountain sheep in that portion of M.U. 5-14 shown on Map E20 is only by limited entry hunting authorization. 'r M u\s-Xnuir MU \\ MU i 5-15 5-16 Mtn.t Mt.Tom iratthew \. ca riboo Taseko L akes Horsefly L. Lo rd Crooked Ll Handiix L. r hgt. ol land Crooked L. Rd. - MU M u s-2 \ou.""",L"t uu-.7- s-92 MU 5-2 2-'t4 ! ,/ Map E3 Goose Range Moun- Map E4 Taseko Lakes Moun- Map E5 Eureka-Deception Map EG Potatoe Mountain tain Goat Closed Area (situate tain Goat Closed Area (situate Mountain Goat Glosed Area Goat Closed Area (situate in in M.U.5-15). in M.U.5-4). (situate in M.U. 5-15). M.U.5-5). M iocene MU 5-2 M.u. 5 -2 /' Hwy 97 ,/ / /\/ I 'L-r--z \\ W ill ia ms l. R.-- ...-\- Lake_-- ,-::r--.--- :,(TIFAI L+ city \, bdry MU 5-2 Map E7 Dean-Kimsquit Grizzly Map E8 Rose Lake No Shoot- Map E9 Ocean Falls No Shoot- Map E10 Williams Lake No Bear Closed Area (situate in ing Area (situate in M.U. 5-2). ing Area (situate in M.U. 5-9). Shooting Area (situate in M.U. M.U. s-9). s-21. 40 I I t REGION 5, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS ot 289 .4 km. (1r4mi.) either willow B..-+\\ 5fi t-otlsr side of highway lone ,HwY 20 MU s-ls r.|)?e$ Hwy 26 '31'\J MU Garbage Tl,' Dump '- aarkeivitte Jack-\ ot Lake Clubs Hanceville HU 5-15 Map Ell Gibraltar Mines No Map E12 Tweedsmulr Park Map E13 Wells No Shooting Map El4 Highway20 Big Game Shooting Area (situate in M.U. (Hwy. 20) No Shooting Area Area (situate in M.U.5-15). No Hunting Area (situate in 5-21. (situate an M.U.5-11). M.U.'s 5-13, 5-14). M U' Arkari 5-2 Lake /l Road Map E15 Rainbow Nature Con- Map E16 Riedemann Sanc- Map E17 Cariboo Mule (Black- Map E18 Kwatna Grizzly Bear servancy Area (situate ln tuary (situate in M.U. 5-2). tailed) Deer Limited Entry Limited Entry Hunting Area M.U.'s 5-10,5-11). No hunting, trapping or dis- Hunting Area (situate in M.U. (situate ln M.U.5-8). The hunting of any wildlife spe- charge of firearms. 5-3). cies is prohibited. Map E19 Yohetta Mountain Map E20 Junctlon Mountain Goat Llmlted Entry Hunting Sheep Limited Entry Hunting Area (situate in M.U. 5-4). Area (situate in M.U.5-14). Bitish Columbia Fish and Wildlife Brcnch, Hunting Regulations Synopsis 1983184 REGION 6, SKEENA - OPEN SEASONS t?0 ?; q} :t'\2 lfiXl--{ .'.\ rC\ \ "-",. Y \r \ * \ t--< )rr( Ll,/ / i it i IEGION 6, SKEENA OPEN SEASONS ti - NOTICE TO HUNTERS (1) The hunting of big game (see definition) is prohibited within .4km (t7o mile) of either side of the centreline of the following roads: a) Equity Mine Road southerly and easterly from Houston to the Equity Mine site; - b) Topley-Babine Lake Road northerly from Topley to Babine Lake at Topley Landing; - (2) B.C. Railway Conidor Vehicle Closed Area Hunters should take note that, except by permit, the use of all motor- vehicles to transport wildlife or hunters to or from the location of wildlife while engaged in a hunting expedition is prohibited in the area parallel to and 2 km perpendicular distance from the mid line of the B.C. Railway right-of- way from the confluence of the Skeena and Mosque Rivers in the south to the intersection of the B.C. Railway right-of-way with Highway 37 in ENTRY HUNTING the north (see Map F18). (3) are special restrictions for areas which support limited entry The use of motorized vehicles to hunt wildlife, transport wildlife or transport hunters to or from the location of wildlife is prohibited I seasons. Please consult Page 48 for details about limited entry beyond .4 km (% mile) f rom any lerry landing site within: a) M.U. 6-2, b) that portion of M.U. 6-6 north and east of Babine Lake, LIMITS c) that portion of M.U. 6-8 east of Babine Lake, ,Deer: (4) White (Kermode) (Glacier) The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) deer is one except in M.U.'s and blue colour phases of the black bear 6-12 and 6-13 where the season bag limit is ten (10). are closed to hunting throughout Region 6. (5) Hunters should take note of the NO HUNTING AREA in the vicinity turouse:]Grou"e' Therne datrydaily aggregate bag limittimit fofor grouse (blue, spruce of Sewell near Port Clements on the Queen Charlotte lslands. Contact (Franklin), ruffed and sharp-tailed) is ten (10). the Ministry of Environment for further details. (6) Hunters are requested to submit for aging one lower incisor tooth of moose SNOWMOBILE AND SNOW VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS and deer killed to the Ministry of Environment. Special Harvest Data Card envelopes will be provided for this purposeat the time of The use of snowmobiles or snow vehicles to: licence issue. (1) hunt wildlile, (7) The use of motorized vehicles to hunt wildlife, to transport wildlife or (2) transport wildlife, or to transport hunters to or from the location of wildlife is prohibited within (3) transport hunters to or from the location of wildlife is prohibited in the Gosnell Creek drainage. (see Map F1). M.U.'s 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 6-15 and except 6-178, as authorized by (8) Convention on lnternational Trade Export permits will be issued permit by the Ministry of Environment, for bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, cougar,- lynx, bobcat and wolf from the Smithers, Terrace and Cassiar Ministry of Environment office. See VEHICLE RESTRICTION Convention on lnternational Trade section on Page 7. (9) Lucy lsland (in the vicinity ol Langara lsland, Charlotte The use of tracked vehicles, other than snowmobiles, and/or vehicles Queen lslands) is a Wildlife Sanctuary and hunting, trapping with more than four (4) driving wheels to: and the discharge of firearms is prohibited (M.U. (1) hunt wildlife, 6-13). (10) No (2) transport wildlife, or Shooting Areas: Hunters should note the Highway No Shooting Areas as outlined on Page g. (3) transport hunters to or from the location of wildlife is prohibited in M.U.'s 6-19, 6-20,6-21 and 6-23. PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS The following Parks and Recreation Areas are only open to the COMPULSORY REPORTING discharge of firearms during a lawtul game hunting season. It is mandatory for all mountain sheep, mountain goat, grizzly bear, Atlin Park (M.U.6-25, 6-26,6-27) See Map F15. cougar and caribou to be inspected. The designated compulsory check Atlin Recreatlon Area (M.U. 6-27) See Map F15. centres in Region 6 are Smithers and Terry Lake (Hwy.37). Compulsory Mount Edziza Park (M.U.6-21). checks may be carried out at all district offices by appointment only. See Mount Edziza Recreation Area (M.U. 6-21). Page 7 for those portions of an animal which are required. Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park (M.U. 6-20) See Notice to Hunters above. Special note: Resident hunters wishing to transport a carcass, or See Map F17. Tweedsmuir (M.U. portions thereof, through the Yukon Territories (and back to B.C.) must Park 6-1 , 6-2) See Map F22. Note: obtain an export and transporting permit. This permit is available from Naikoon Park (M.U. 6-13) No person shall hunt or discharge firearms the Smithers Regional ofiice and Terry Lake otfice and may be procured from April 1 to September 5. prior to the hunt. For full information contact the Ministry of Environ- Boya Lake Park (M.U. 6,23) No person shall hunt or discharge firearms ment, Bag 5000, Smithers, B.C, VOJ 2N0 or phone 847-4411. from May 1 to September 5. The Teny Lake game check may not operate during the 1983/84 Parks and recreation areas not listed above are closed to hunting and season. Please check with the Smithers or Cassiar ofiice. closed to the discharge of firearms. British Columbia Fish and Wildlite Branch, Hunting Regutations Synopsis 1gB3tA4 REGION 6, SKEENA - OPEN SEASONS I (Rams MULE (Black-tailed) DEER MOUNTAIN SHEEP Only) B Full curl or greater Management Units: 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-18 Bucks:Sept. 1S-Oct. 26 1 Management Units: 6-17A, 6-18 to 6-27 and 6-29. I Aug.1-Oct.26 1 Management Unils: 6-12, 6-13 Bucks: 1-Feb. 29 See Noflce to Hunters on page 43. June 10 (10). Antlerless: oct. S-Feb. 29 See Specra/ A rea maps. Please note: the possession limit for deer in M.U.'s 6-12 and 6-73Is 3. See Nofice to Hunters on page 43. MOUNTAIN GOAT Management Units: 6-1 to 6-4, 6-'11, 6-14, 6-16 Aug.1S-Oct. 19 1 I (1) Management Units: 6-17A, 6-18 to 6-29 Aug.1-Oct.15 1 1(1) See Notice to Hunters on page 43. vl 12. See Specla/ Area maps. N 1 (1) 6 t\ *See Notice to Hunters on page 43. CARIBOU t\ See map F21. N Management Units: 6-18 to 6-20, 6-221o 6-24,6-26 to 6-28 Bulls:Sept. 1-Oct.4 1 It tl See Noflce to Hunters on page 43. E MOOSE See maps. Hunters are requested to submit antlers of caribou killed in Bulls:Sept. 1S-Nov. 15 ! Region 6 to an office of the Ministry of Environment in c Region 6 to be photographed. ffi Bulls: Oct.18-Nov.15 1 t\ C Bow and Arrow Only Season I ( Management Unit:6-9 GRIZZLY BEAR Sept.1O-Sept. 14 15-Oct. 26,Je83 and 1 I 9eq!. 1 April 1-June 1, 1984 Nov.15-Nov.20 F Sept. 15-Oct. 26, 1983 ffi 1 April 1S-June 15, 1984 ffiSept.1-Oct.26,1983 1 All persons participating in the above bow and arrow only April 1S-June 15, 1984 season must report to an office of the Ministry of Environment in Region 6 after hunting regardless ot ffi Aprill5-June 15 1 success, within 10 days after hunting. See Notlce to Hunters on page 43. See Specla/ Area maps. ELK (Bulls Only) Management Unit: 6-13 Sept.1S-Nov.15 I REGION 6, SKEENA - OPEN SEASONS BLACK BEAR SPRUCE (Franklin) and RUFFED GROUSE I Sept. l-Nov.15,1983 Management Units:6-1 to 6-11,6-14 to 6-29 April 1S-June 15, 1984 Sept. 15-Nov. 15 10 (30) ffi Sept.1-Nov. 15,1983 April 1-June 1, 1984 SHARP-TAILED GROUSE ffiSept.1-Nov.15,1983 Management Units: 6-19 to 6-29 AprillS-June 15, 1984 Sept. 1S-Nov. 15 10 (30) PTARMIGAN Management Units: 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-29 Aug.15-Feb.29 10(30) WOLF BLACK BRANT Management Units: 6-1 to 6-3, 6-7, 6-'10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-16, Management Units: 6-12, 6-13 6-17A, 6-18 to 6-29 Dec. 21-Jan.21 2(4) No Closed Season 5 Please take note of the provincial daily bag limit for geese on Management Units: 6-4 to 6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 6-15, 6-178 page 6. No Closed Season 10 ln that portion 6-1 Tweedsmuir Park, of M.U.'s and 6-2 being BAND-TAILED PIGEONS the open season for wolf is Sept. l-March 31 . Bag limit:5 Management Units: 6-3, 6-1 1 to 6-14 Sept. 1-Oct. 23 10 (20) COYOTE DUCKS, COOTS, COMMON SNIPE, Management Units: 6-1, 6-2,6-4 to 6-6, 6-8, 6-9 CANADA GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, Sept. 1-March 31 10 SNOW GEESE, ROSS'GEESE Management Units: 6-3, G7, 6-10, 6-11, 6-14 to 6-29 I Sept.1-Nov.30 Sept. 1S-March 31 10 f, Oct.'16-Jan.16 ffiOcLZ-Jan.2 RACCOON Bag Limits: Management Units: 6-12, 6-13 Ducks: 8 (16) No Closed Season 20 Coots: 10 (20) Common snipe: 10 (20) Canada geese: 5 (10) WOLVERINE White-fronted geese: 5 (10) Management Units:6-1 to 6-11,6-14 to 6-29 Snow geese: 5 (10) Sept.15-Nov.15 1 Ross'geese: 5(10) Please take note of the provincial daily bag timit for geese on BLUE GROUSE page 6. Management Units: 6-1 to 6-29 Sept. 15-Nov. 15 10 (30) Bitsh Columbia Fish and Wildlite Brcnch, Huntng Regulatons Synopsis 1983184 REGION 6, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS i z'\ re.race r{ul*") l'(erm.) e Lot g42g f,""lll":.: tsum ka lu m I km. closu re trom mean u hig h water Hou ston mark (6O km.) 2km on either side of road is L. Kitimat Francois L1 Morice (3O km.) closed- Te r race Map F1 Gosnell Creek Special Map F2 Lakelse Lake Shot- Map F3 Nadina Valley Moose Map F4 Maroon Creek Grizzly Area (situate ln M.U.6-9). guns Only Area (situate in M.U. Closed Area (sltuate in M.U.'s Bear Closed Area (situate in The use of motorized vehicles to 6-e). 6-4,6-9). M.U.6-15). hunt wildlife, to transport wildlife, The discharge ol rifles or shot- or to transport hunters to or from guns with rifled slugs is prohibi- the location of wildlife is prohibi- ted. ted. Map F5 Khutzeymateen Griz- Map F6 Shelford Hllls Moun- Map F7 Cameron Mountain Map F8 Alice Alm No Shooting zly Bear Closed Area (situate tain Goat Closed Area (situate Goat Closed Area (situate in Area (situate in M.U. 6-'14). ln M.U.6-14). in M.U.6-4). M.U.6-27). ddont-enajon MU \+Hwy 16 "*"-rra- 1319Ci,.-Hwy3z 6-20 \,t u o-s Lake ^-\ Kat hl yn .. f'tt'"" ),u Sm ithe rs 6 km(3.6mi Map F9 Braun's lsland No Map F10 Kathlyn Lake No Map Fl1 Port Clements No Map F12 Todagin Mountain No Shooting Area (situate in M.U. ShootingSrea (situate in M.U. Shooting Area (situate in M.U. Shooting Area (sltuate in M.U. 6-10). 6-e). 6-1 3). 6-20). REGION 6, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS Delkatla Slough MU7-40 o/ ) e /i 1km.(,6mi.) ,_ sset\ Lot 233 \ " 348 \ " 987 \4\o ".t759 ' ATLTN Prnx r e /e-r1-.u;:; Johan{on L. Map F13 Ecstall River No Map F14 Masset No Hunting park Shooting Area (situate Map Fl5 Atlin No Hunting Map F16 Omineca in M.U. Area. Area (situate Road Gorrl- 6-1 1 in M.U.'s 6-25] dor No Hunting Area (situate ). The hunting of any wildlife spe- 6-271. in cres is prohibited. M.U.'s 6-18,7-39). No Shooting Ar€a Map F17 Spatsizi (Cotd Fish - Map Fl8 British Columbia Map Gladys Lake) Ecotogical F19 Kitimat No Hunting Map F20 Delkatla Slough Re- Railway Corridor No Hunting Area (situate Wild- serve (situate in in M.U. 6-3). life Sanctuary (situate M.U. 6-20). Area (situate in M.U.,s 6-17B1 in M.U. No Hunting 6.13). Area. 6-1 8, 6-1 9, 6-20). Cold Fish Lake Camp No British Columbia No hunting, trapping or dis- Shooting Railwav Cor- Area. ridor Vehicle Closed Arei. charge of firearms. The discharge of firearms is pro_ See Notice to Hunters, page 43. hibited within 1 km of Cold Fish Camp. MU 6- PARK Bdry- nd""r L.tllErk Mu s-e \r'1t7./ MtJ\s-1 fff Notunting lrea', , A I eutsur t.t"tu.e con\er"an"flr.a Map F21 Mosquito Hills Moose Map F22 Tweedsmuir park and Map F23 Kawdy Caribou Lim- park $pecial Area (situate in M.U. Eutsuk Nature Map F24 Spatsizi Gari- Conservancy ited Entry Hunting Area (si- bou, 6-4). No Hunting Area (situate Grizzly Bear, Moose and Moose in tuate in M.U. 6-25). Mountain hunting in this area is only M.U.'s 6-1, 6-2,6-,41. Sheep Limited Entry by Limited Entry Hunting authori- Hunting Area (situate in M.U. zatron_ 6-20). Btitish Columbia Fish and Witdlile Brcnch, Hunting Regutations Synopsis lgigtg4 REGION 6, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS Stonelbuse Ct. MU 6-29 Map F25 Mt. Edziza Grizzly Map F26 Atlin Mountain Sheep Map F27 Tatshenshlnl Moun- Map F28 Meziadin Grizzly Bear Bear, Mountain Sheep, Moun- Limited Entry Hunting Area tain Sheep Limited Entry Hunt- Limited Entry Hunting Area taln Goat Limited Entry Hunt- (situate in M.U.'s 6-25, 6-26 and ing Area (situate in M.U.'s 6-28, (situate in M.U.6-16). ing Area (situate in M.U. 6-21). 6-271. 6-2e). ALASKA E.Tutshi R. Map F29 Bear Pass Mountain Map F30 Tagish Highlands Map F31 Atlin Park Mountain Goat Limited Entry Hunting Mountain Goat Limited Entry Goat Limited Entry Hunting Area (situate in M.U.6-14). Hunting Area (situate in M.U.'s Area (situate in M.U.'s 6-25, 6-27,6-281. 6-26 and 6'27). LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING The following is a synoptic list of limited entry hunts in Region 6. The accompanying maps show limited entry hunting areas which are comprised of partial management units. Spatsizi Park Hunting of mountain sheep, mountain goat, caribou, grizzly bear and moose is only by limited entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota in the area shown on Maps F24 and F33. Caribou Hunting of caribou in M.U. 6-25 and those portiong of M.U.'s 6-1 and 6-2 outside the boundaries of Tweedsmuir Park is only by limited entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota. See Map F23. Map F32 lskut Mountain Goat Map F33 Spatsizi Mountain Grizzly bear Limited Entry Huntlng Area Goat Limited Entry Hunting Meziadin: Fall hunting of grizzly bear is only by limited entry hunting (situate in M.U.'s 6-20, 6-21). area (situate in M.U. 6-20). authorization and non-resident quota in M.U. 6-16. See Map F28. Mount Edziza Park: Hunting ol grizzly bear in that portion of M.U. 6-21 shown on fr4ap'fzs is onl/by iimiteil entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota. REGION 6, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS Map F34 Skeena Mountaln Goat Llmited Entry Huntlng Area. Moose Mountain goat Hunting of bull moose between the dates of September 15 and October Hunting of mountain goat in those portions of M.U.,s 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 to 17 is only by limited entry hunting authorization in M.U.'s 6-1 to 6-10, 6-11,6-14,6-15,6-178, 6-20,6-21,6-25 to 6-28 shown on Maps F25, 6-15 and 6-178. F29, F30, F31, F32 and F34 is only by limited entry hunting auihoriza- Mountain sheep tion and non-resident quota. Hunting of mountain sheep in those portions of M. U.'s 6-2.1, 6-25, 6-27, 6-28.and 6-29 shown on Maps F25, F26 and F27 is onty by limited entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota. Btitish Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch, Hunting Ragutations Synopsis lg\gt$4 49 I I REGION 7, OMINECA-PEACE REGION 7 --\'\ ! pA---/I G; / -tr{ \*\ \ \ryi<)./ 7 /1. / __) I i-_A^ \ .,^-r.\\5idd I ^ € ,{ a-'t \ i,t:Ya D ;r.]il'-^*g8l \5 \/ '{ . \M" Hishway \ s, v \ -*,-i-r J--sozs1oo6 ry'-: ---lg.-Joo km /::; REGION 7, OMINECA.PEACE - OPEN SEASONS REGION 7 _ OMINECA. PEACE tl9fe.: A licenced trapper is exempt from (2) above within g plaza the area for Re ion al H e ad q u arte rs 400, 1O1 1 - prince 4th Avenue, George which he is authorized by licence to tiap, and only respecting Sub-Regional Office - - Fort St. John fur-bearing animals during the legal trapping season. Disttict Offices Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Mackenzie, Valemount and Vanderhoof- PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS The. following Parks and Recreation Areas are only open to the discharge of firearms during a lawful game hunting Je"son. MAJOR REGULANON CHANGES Carp Lake Park (M.U 7-24) See Map G33. :, The harvqsl of rnule _?1 Gwillim Lake Recreation Area (M.U.7-21) deer in M. U,b 7-1 9 to 7 -22, 7 lo Z -36, 7 - 42 . Kwadacha park ,.' to7.47,,7-49 to,7-52 and 7-54 is,restricted to buckSwilh.atleast4 Wilderness (M.U. 7-41 , i-42,7-SO) antler tines on one antler. Mount Robson Park (M.U.7-1) Muncho.LakePark (M.U. 7-51 ,7-54) See Map G27. Stone Mountain Park (M.U. 7-50,7-51 ,7-54) Stuart Lake Park (M.U. 7-25) LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING Tatlatui Park (No open season for mountain sheep) (M.U. 7_39) There are special restrictions Jor areas which support limited entry Parks and recreation areas not listed hunting seasons. prease page above are closed to hunting and consurt 5g for d"t"iri-"oort rimiteo eniry closed to the discharge hunts. of firearms. BAG LIMITS Deer: The bag limit for mule.(black-tailed) deer is one (1). The bag limit lor white-tailed deer is one (1). OPEN SEASONS 9rou:g: The daity bag timir for grouse (blue, spruce (Franktin), ruffed, sharptailed and ptarmigan) is ten ltOi of each ipe"ies in Region i.--' NOTICE TO HUNTERS MULE (Black-taited) DEER and MOOSE (1.) No. Shooting Areas: Hunters should note the Highway No Bow and Arrow Only Season Shooting Areas as outlined on page g. (2) The operation of ail vehicles to transport wirdlife or hunters to or f rom .Bulls:Sept' 1-Sept 14 1 qf witdtife is prohibited in rhat portion ot M.U. 7_3 being ih; Management Units: 7-1S orarnageff,!^.9!"l ' Bucks: Sept. 1-Sept. between East Twin and Fleet Creeks (See Vap dOO;. 14 1 (Vehicular access boundary signs will be posted). *Open only to buils having no more than (3) 2 tines on one convention on rnternationar rrade Export permits wiil be issued antler. for bighorn - sheep, grizzly bear, cougar, lynx, boOcat and wolf from the The antlers must Hnnce accompany the species licence. ceorge and Fort St. John Ministry of Environment. An appoint- menr is necessary at Fort Nerson. see Notice to Non-Residenr Fiunters section on Page 7. MULE (Black-raited) DEER COMPULSORY REPORTING Management Units; 7-2 to 7-15 It is mandatory for all mountain sheep, mounlain goat, grizzly bear, Bucks: Sept. 1S-Nov. 15 1 cougar and caribou to be inspected. Designated dompu-isorycheck George, Forr St. John, Fort Netson and Teiry Lake Management Units: 7-19 ::If:_3r:lrince(Hrghway to 7-22,7-31 to 7-96, 7_4Z to 7-47, 37). Animars may be checked at ail other oistrict om6esoy 7-49 to 7-52,7-54 appointment -Bucks: only. See Page 7 for those portions of an animal which are required. Nov.S-Nov.20 1 .Apen only fcr bucks SNOWMOBILE RESTRICTIONS with 4 or niore tines points) on ane antler" Antler fnes musf The use be at least B cm. in leiEth. fhe of snowmobiles to: (1) hunt wildlife, antlers must accampany ' (2) transport wildtife, or the specles liceici (3) transport hunters to or from the location of wildlife is prohibited in M.U.'s 7-1 to 7-18, 7-231o7-30,7-37 andT_gg. The use of snowmobiles, WHITE-TAILED DEER motorcycles or other unconventional off_ highway motor vehicle to: Management (1) hunt wildlife, Units: 7-2, 7-3,7-4 Bucks: Sept. 1S-Nov. (2) transporr witdlife, or 15 1 (3) transport hunters to or from the location of wildlife is prohibited in Management Units; 7-20 to 7-22,7-3.1 to 7_gS, 7-44 to 7_46 M.U.'s 7-38 and 7-39. Bucks: Nov.S-Nov.20 1 -' British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Brcnch, Hunting Regutations Synopsis 1gg3t84 51 REGION 7, OMINECA-PEACE - OPEN SEASONS MOOSE .lmmature | Bulls: Sept. 1S-Nov. 15 r ttt **Calves: Oct. 8-Oct. 30 .lmmature [ Bulls:Sept.1S-Nov. 15 r trt **Calves: Oct. 8-Oct. 23 ffiBulls: Aug.1S-Nov. 15 l-'-i rll Antlerless: Oct 1-Oct. 31 'Open only for bull moose having no more than 2 tines on one antler. LEGAL IMMATURE BULL MOOSE- REGION 7 Antlers must accompany the specles licence. *"Open only for calf moose /ess than 12 months of age. ELK See Specra/ Area maps. Management Units: 7-42, 7-49, 7-5O Bulls: Aug. 15-Nov.6 1 Management Unit: 7-54 Bulls:Sept. 1-Sept. 10 1 MOOSE Management Units: 7-19, 7-21 Bulls:Aug.15-Nov.6 1 ! Bulls:Sept.'l-Oct.31 1 Bulls:Aug. 15-Oct. 1 ffi 1 .Open Oct.16-Nov.6 only for bulls with at least one branched antler. A branched antler is one with at /east 3 fines (points) each ol See map G25. which is at least I cm. in length. Antlers must accompany Limited entry hunts for fhe species licence. anflerless moose may be introduced in M.U.'s 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-43 to 7-46 for the 1984185 season. Etk 3 point antler Antler tines must be at least 8 cm in length REGION 7, OMINECA.PEACE - OPEN SEASONS MOUNTATN SHEEP (Rams Only) GRIZZLY BEAR Full curl or greater ! Sept 1S-Nov. 15:1983 Management Units: 7-37, 7-391o 7-41 April 1S-June 15:1984 Aug. 1-Oct. 15 1 ffi Sept.1S-Nov.15:1983 Management Units: 7-36, 7-42,7-43,7-50 to 7-52,7-54 April 1S-May 31:1984 Aug.1-Oct. 23 1 @ Sepl.1-Nov. 15:1983 Management Units: 7-18, 7-19 April '1S-June 15:1984 Aug.1S-Sept.30 1 ffi Sept.1-Oct.26:1983 See Special Area maps. April 1S-June 15:1984 See Specral Area maps. MOUNTAIN GOAT Management Units: 7-2 lo 7-5,7-17 to 7-19, 7-21,7-27 lo 7-31,7-37 lo 7-41 Aug.1s-Oct. 15 1 BLACK BEAR Management Units: 7-36, 7-42,7-43,7-50 lo 7-52 ! Sept.1-Nov.15,1983 2 Sept.1-Sept.30 1 April 1S-June 15, 1984 See maps. ffi AprillS-Nov. 15, 1984 2 Mountain goats are sensltiye to harvest. Hunters are 1983 Q Oct.1-Nov.5, 2 requested to select male mountain goat when hunting. April 15-May 30, 1984 OARIBOU (Bulls Only) I nrS.23-Oct.15 1 ffi AuS.23-Sept.15 1 % AuS.l5-Sept. 23 1 ffi nug.15-Oct. 15 1 WOLF See Specla/ Area maps. I Aug.'l-May 31 3 ffi No Closed Season 10 % Au1.1-March 31 3 Etitish Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch, Hunting Regulations Synopsis 1983/84 REGION 7, OMINECA.PEACE - OPEN SEASONS COYOTE DUCKS, COOTS, SNOW GEESE, ROSS' GEESE, CANADA GEESE, Management Units: 7-2 to 7-56 WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, COMMON SNIPE Sept. 1-March 31 NBL Management Units: 7-2 to 7-56 Sept. 1-Nov.30 LYNX Bag Limits: Management Units: 7-2 to 7-56 Ducks: 8(16) White{ronted geese: 5 (10) Oct.15-Jan.15 1 Coots: 10 (20) Canada geese: 5 (10) Snowgeese: 5(10) Common snipe: 10 (20) Ross'geese: 5(10) WOLVERINE Please take note of the provincial daily bag limit for geese on page 6. Management Units: 7-3, 7-17, 7-18 and 7 -37 1o 7 -41 Sept.15-Jan.15 1 Management Units: 7-19 to 7-22,7-31to 7-36 andT-42 to 7-56 Oct.15-Jan.15 1 BLUE GROUSE Managemeni Units: 7-2 lo 7-7,7-17,7-18,7-21 lo 7-23,7-27, 7 -28, 7 -3O, 7 -31, 7 -36 to 7 -43, 7-50 to 7 -52, 7 -54 Sept.1-Nov.15 10(30) COW: Shoulder height: 6 ft. Weight:600 lbs. SPRUCE (Franklin) and RUFFED GROUSE CALF: Shoulder height: 5 ft. Management Units: 7-2 to 7-1 8, 7 -23 1o 7 -30, 7 -37 1o 7 -41 Weight: 300-450 lbs. Sept.8-Nov. 15 10 ol each (30 of each) Management Units: 7-19 lo 7 -22, 7-31 to 7 -36, 7 -42 to 7-56 Sept. 1-Nov. 15 10 of each (30 ol each) SHARP.TAILED GROUSE Management Units: 7 -20 lo 7 -22, 7 -32 to 7-35, 7 -44 to 7 -49 and 7 -52 lo 7 -56 Sept.1-Nov.15 10(30) PTARMIGAN Management Units: 7-2lo 7-6,7-17 lo 7-19,7-21 lo 7-23,7-27 lo 7-31 7-36 to 7-43 and 7-50 to 7-55 Aug.15-Feb.29 10(30) ,i ?1 t!i 'rd* -h Hunters are requested to select the calf when encounterlng a cow-calf pair REGION 7, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS,,NO SHOOTING AREAS / Map Gl Stewart Lake Special Map G2 Edozadelly No Hunt- Map G3 Tabor Mountain Map G4 Holmes Rlver No Hunt- Weapons Area (situate in M.U. ing Area (situate in M.U. 7-39). Moose No Hunting and No ing Area (situate in M.U. 7-3). 7-321. Hunting of any wildlife species is Shooting Area (situate in M.U. Hunting of any wildlife species is Muzzle loaders, long bows and prohibited. See Map G37. 7-e). prohibited. cross bows only are permitled for the hunting of Moose during the special season. , Special Season: Nov. 27 - Dec. 12. b, Bag Limit: Moose 1 (1). All partic- ipants of this hunt must report to ,^{;,, the Ministry of Environment in Fort St. John before hunting and after hunting if successful. t \Murray R, lpasture nJ Map G5 Mount Robson Park Map G6 Moose Marsh No Hunt- Map G7 Groundbirch Re- No Hunting and No Shooting ing and No Shooting Area (s1- stricted Hunting Area (sltuate Area (situate in M.U. 7-1). tuate in M.U.7-1). in M.U.7-21). From June 1 to October 31 hunt- ing is restricted to the use of shotguns with shot only and Sunsel Road--- bows and arrows. , Govsrnment Cofrmunity -l Rese.ve M 7 -33 I Pasture I Kiskatinaw --- rf River\ rL-L uri r-"r- i M u 7-4 o lslr4 113 1A 117 t6 l5 14 l4L3l2lll6lsla -i-*\titl- :tLa I S€ct ions LJ : J" i*Roads- cooo ro*l I mut-ss Map G8 Goodlow Restricted Map G9 Sunset Prairie Re- Map G10 Farrell Creek Fire- Hunting Area (situate in M.U. strlcted Hunting Area (situate arms Restricted Hunting Area m0--l 7.33). 7-3I in M.U.7-32). (situate in M.U.7-35). r L. From June 1 to October 3'l hunt- From June 1 to October 31 hunt- From June 1 to October 15 hunt- ing is restricted to the use of ing is restricted to the use of ing is restricted to the use of Map Gl1 Omineca Road Corri- shotguns with shot only and shotguns with shot only and shotguns with shot only and dor No Huntlng Area (situate in bows and arrows. bows and arrows. bows and arrows. M.U.'s 6-18, 7-39). Bitish Columbia Fish and Wildlife Brcnch, Hunting Regutations Synopsis lg\gt84 55 REGION 7, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS ) ?Mt Ogdon f"t" 4 r'se t!r'..-xu tT" ttt ut. Gorma n aen Landing tI Landing N. Fraset (6okm.) c 12or...1 j Logging Rd. Map G12 Olsson Creek No Map G13 Chalco Mountaln Map G14 Mt. Ogden Mountain Map Gl5 Canoe Reach Gtizzly Hunting Area (situate ln M.U. Goat Glosed Area (situate in Goat and Caribou Closed Area Bear Closed Area (situate Jn 7-16). M.U.7-3). (sltuate in M.U.7-38). M.U.7-2). Turnag?in R. McBride ll u 7-3 JJ. -.'^ '\'", Fraser R. Ju o't" Va lemoun I Raush R.t u 7-4 llu -f ; s-rs,' nu .. | 3-46 ' Map G16 East Twin Creek Map G17 Turnagain River Cari- Map G18 Kiwa Greek Mounlain Map G19 Dunster - Castle Mountaln Goat Closed Area bou Closed Area (situate in Goat Closed Area (situate in River Mountain Goat Closed (situate in M.U.7-3). M.U.7-52). M.U.7-4). Area (situate in M.U. 7-4). Also See Vehicle Restrictions, Page 51. Valemount A \,u 'J:' L , \z-z B I E laska R Hwy T A Gwillim L. ,n, lr/ nv ! uu of tand 7-51 ; 7-5 O M@$l llt, 8..q Map G20 Mount Thompson Map G21 Racing River Caribou Map G22 Trapper - Gwillim Map G23 Wapiti - Belcourt Mountain Goat Closed Area Closed Area (situate in M.U. Mountain Goat Glosed Area Mountain Goat Closed Area (situate ln M.U.7-2). 7-51). (situate in M.U.'s 7-21 and 7- (situate ln M.U.7-19). 221. 56 REGION 7, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS Dun€din R. MU Map G24 Aylard Stone Sheep Map G26 Closed Area (situate Dunedin River Moun- in M.U. taln Sheep 7-36). Closed Area (si- tuate in M.U.7-54). loom(rrovds)eitnej I : t6u side of the | ; ;T;"J*..t\ rt' flver lr. ' M u 7-51 il"- \\ Map G25 Sikanni - Muskwa \.\-;;\-j- Foothills Mountain Goat /=:11 M U 7-33 "1":J:,/'Lake' I \\Milepost park \ 435 Closed Area (situate in M.U.'s 1.6km(1mi.) 7-36, 742, 7-43) and Moose either side Speclal Area. of highway fuMountain Goat Closed Area. Map G27 Muncho Park Moun- I tne open season ior Dul Map taln Sheep and Mountaln G28 Peace River Duck, Goat moose is.August 15 to No- MU l. \ Coot, Snow Glosed Area (situate in M.U.'s 7-34 Goose, Canada vember 6. Goose, Whlte-fronted 7-51,7-541. H*v gz \ Goose and Common Snipe Closed Area (situate in M.U.7-33). Ft. St. John Map G31 Charlle Lake No Shootlng Area (situate in M.U. 7-33). T-l :::::I.,.., '-',,-f,F!F{ L7363,-L?361 \-/ | L 7364 L.'t643A' L.1643 1.164 Cedarside/ I L.16 Map G29 Robert W. Starratt Map G30 KI Valemount No Shoot- Hwy 27-+ 7 Wildlile Sanctuary (situate in ing Alea (situate-17366 in M.U.7-2). M.U.7-2). Map G33 Carp Lake Park (si- Map G32 Parren's Beach No No hunting, trapping tuate in M.U.7-241. or dis- Shooting Area (situate ln Hunting charge of firearms. and the discharge of M.U.'s 7-13,7-25). firearms is prohibited. Btitish Columbia Fish and Wildlile Branch, Hunting Regutations Synopsrs t983l84 REGION 7, OMINECA-PEACE - OPEN SEASONS Forest Service i telsantan Cr. ro seed orchard lo I t- Lawye.s Cr. I It happell. C.. ra. u. Lot MU 7-39 7- 10 /2o2 I Hw' lsz Bed Roc k Map 34 Red Rock Seed Or- Map G35 Holmes River Moun- Map G36 Russell Range Moun- Map G37 Edozadelly Caribou chard No Shooting Area (si- tain Goat Limited Entry Hunt- tain Sheep Llmited Entry Hunt- Llmited Entry Hunting Area tuate in M.U.7-10). ing Area (situate in M.U.7-3). ing Area (situate in M.U.'s 7-39, (situate in M.U.7-39). 7-401. See Map G2. LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING The following is a synoptic list of limited entry hunts in Region 7. The accompanying maps show limited entry hunting areas which are comprised of partial management units. Caribou portion p Hunting of caribou in that of M.U. 7-39 shown on Map G37 is M.U.7-20 only by limited entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota. Townshio Mule (black-tailed) deer 21 Hunting of antlered mule (black-tailed) deer in M.U. 7-1 and antlerless iia\ mule (black-tailed) deer in M.U ;s7-2,7-3and7-4 is only by limited entry |- iil 34 hunting authorization and non-resident quota. !-!-! Mountain goat Map G38 Bear Mountain Re- Map G39 McConnel Creek No Hunting of mountain goat in that area shown on Map G35 is only by stricted Hunting Area (situate Hunting Area (sltuate in M.U. limited entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota. in M.U.7-20). 7-39). lllountain sheep From June 1 to October 31 hunt- Hunting of mountain sheep in that area shown on Map G36 is only by ing is restricted to the use of limiled enhy hunting authorization and non-resident quota. shotguns with shot only. Moose Mt. Robson Park: Hunting ot moose in M.U. 7-1 is by limited entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota only. Hunting of cows or 3 point or better bulls in M.U.'s 7-2to 7-18,7-29 to 7-30 and 7-38 is only by limited entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota. Hunting of antlerless moose from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 in M.U.'s 7-10 and 7-12 andtrcm Dec. 3 to Dec. 8 in M.U.'s 7-13 and 7-1 5 is only by limited entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota. 'r'.- ' )t Map G40 North East Goal Re- Map G4'l Lay Creek No Hunl- stricted Hunting Area (situate ing Area (situate in M.U. 7.38). in M.U.'s 7 -22 and 7 -23). i I I L REGION 8, OKANAGAN REGION 8 VELSTOKE 8-25 Region tr .9 o) o : ''/$ CHRISTINA Btitsh Columbia Fish and Wildlile Brcnch, Hunting Regulatons Synopsls 1983/84 REGION 8, OKANAGAN - OP€N SEASONS REGION 8 - OKANAGAN (M.U.'s 8-'l to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26) PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS Regional Headquarters 3547 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton The following Parks and Recreation areas are only open to the District Offices Grand -Forks, Kelowna, Princeton, Vernon discharge of firearms from Sept.6 to April 15 during a lawful game - hunting season. Conkle Lake Park (M.U.8-12) See Map H9. Darke Lake Park (M.U. 8-8) Eneas Lake Park (M.U. 8-8) Keremeos Columns Park (M.U. 8-2) Nlckel Plate Park (M.U. 8-7) Okanagan Mountain Park (M.U. 8-9) Silver Star Recreation Area (M.U. 8-22,8-25,8-26) See Map H1. LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING The following park is open to the discharge of firearms from August 1 to April 15: There are special restrictions for areas which support limited entry Cathedral Park (M.U. 8-3) hunting seasons. Please consult Page 62 for details about limited entry hunts. Parks and Recreation areas not listed above are closed to hunting and closed to the discharge of firearms. BAG L]MITS Deer: The season limit for deer is one (1) mule (black-tailed) deer and one (1) whitetailed deer. This bag limit may be exceeded by 1 deer by OPEN SEASONS those hunting in special anterless Limited Entry Hunts. Mountain sheep: No person shall hunt for or take more than one (1) MULE (Black-tailed) DEER mountain sheep in any five year period commencing on the year of his and WHITE-TAILED DEER last reported mountain sheep kill. This regulation shall apply commenc- ing September 1, 1982. Bow and Arrow Only Season Grizzly bear: ln M.U.'s 8-12 to 8-15, no person shall hunt for or take f Either Sex: Sept. 3-Sept. 9 more than one (1) grizzly bear in any live (5) year period commencing Bucks Only: Nov. 16-Nov. 30 on the year of his last reported grizzly bear kill. Do not shoot any grizzly bear when observed in a tamily unit. There are no open fl Either Sex:Sept. 3-Sept. 9 seasons on female or other grizzly bear in the company of two year old or younger grizzly bear or on two year old or younger grizzly bear. ffi Bucks Only: Sept. 1O-Oct. 31 Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for grouse (blue, spruce (Franklin), and ruffed) is five (5). See regional bag limit for deer. COMPULSORY REPORTING It is mandatory for all mountain sheep, mountain goat, grizzly bear, MULE (Black-tailed) DEER cougar and caribou to be inspected. The designated compulsory check and WHITE-TAILED DEER centre is Penticton. These animals may be checked at all other dlstrict Bucks: 10-Nov. 15 offices by appointment only. ! Sept. Bucks: Sept.1O-Nov.9 SNOWMOBILE RESTRICTION ffi .Bucks: The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife is prohibited in Region 8. ffi Sept. 3-Sept. 9 Bucks: Sept. 1O-Nov. 15 NOTICE TO HUNTERS .Bucks: (1) The carrying of firearms in a motorized vehicle for the purpose ot ffi Sept. 3-Oct. 18 hunting is prohibited on the Kobau Mountain Road from the junction with .Open points Highway 3 to "Mile 12" at the summit. only for bucks having 4 or more (tines) on at least one antler (excluding brow line). Each point (tine) must (2) Convention on lnternational Trade Export permits will be issued for bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, cougar,- lynx, bobcat and wolf from the be at least 8 cm. in length. The antlers must accompany the Penticton, Grand Forks, and Vernon Ministry of Environment ofiices. specles licence. See Convention on lnternational Trade section on Page 7. See regional bag limit for deer. (3) White-tailed jackrabbit, mountain cottontail and yellow badger are protected under authority of the Wildlite Act (hunting is prohibited). (4) No Shooting Areas: Hunters should note the Highway No MOOSE Shooting Areas as outlined on Page 9. (5) The operation of all vehicles is prohibited from June 1 to Oct. 31 in Management Units: 8-4 to 8-8,8-11,8-13,8-23 to 8-25 the Galloping Hills Area. Contact your local Ministry of Environment Bulls: Sept. 1O-Sept. 26 'l office for details. Oct.1S-Oct.31 60 REGION 8, OKANAGAN - OPEN SEASONS ELK Management Units:8-1, 8-9, 8-10, 8-12 Bulls:Sept. 1O-Nov. 15 1 Antler tines Management Units: 8-4 to 8-7 must be at Bulls:Sept. 10-Oct.31 1 least 8 cm in length Open only for bulls with one branched antler. A branched antler is one with at least 3 fines (points) each of which is at /easf 8 cm. in length. The antlers must accompany the species licence. See diagram on this page. MoUNTAIN SHEEP (Rams Only) 3/4 curl or greater Management Units: 8-1, 8-9 Sept.1O-Sept.18 See regional bag limit for mountain sheep. FOX Management Units: 8-21 to 8-26 GRIZZLY BEAR Nov.1-Feb.29 1 Management Units:8-13, 8-14, B-15 April l-June 15, 1984 1 LYNX Do not shoot any grizzly bear when observed in a family unit. Management Units: 8-1 to 8-15, B-21 to 8-26 See regional bag limit for grizzly bear. Nov.1-Feb.29 1 BLACK BEAR BOBCAT Management Units:8-1 to 8-15, 8-21,to8-26 Sept. 10-Nov.30, 1983 Dec.1-Feb.29 1 2 f, April 1-June 15, 1984 f Nov.1-Feb.29 z ffiNov.1-Feb.29 4 COUGAR Management Units:8-1, 8-2, 8-8, 8-9, 8-10 Dec. 1-Feb.29 1 Management Units: 8-3 to 8-7, 8-11 to 8-15, 8-2't to 8-26 Dec. 1-Mar.31 1 GROUSE Blue, Spruce (Franklin) and Ruffed Hunters are requested not to shoot tactating cougar, cougar in the company of lactating cougar, or cougar kittens. Management Units: 8-1, 8-2, 8-8 to 8-15, B-21, g-22,9-241o 8-26 Sept. 10-Nov. 15 5 (15). Management Units: 8-3 to 8-7, 8-23 COYOTE, SKUNK, RACCOON Sept. 10-Oct. 31 5 (15) Management Units: 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 See page 60 for the regional daily No Closed Season NBL aggregate bag limit for grouse. Bitish Columbia Fish and Wildlite Branch, Hunting Regulations Synopsis lgggt84 61 REGION 8, OKANAGAN - OPEN SEASONS PHEASANT DUCKS, COOTS, WHTTE-FRONTED GEESE, SNOW GEESE, Management Units: 8-1 to 8-3, 8-8 to 8-12, 8-14, 8-15, 8'23 to ROSS' GEESE, COMMON SNIPE 8-26 Cocks only: Oct. 8-Nov. 15 2 (6) Management Units:8-1, to 8-11,8-21to 8-26 Sept.22-Jan. 5 Management Units: 8-4, 8-7, 8-21, 8-22 Cocks: Oct. 8-Nov. 15 Management Units: 8-12 to 8-15 Hens: Nov. 6-Nov. 15 Oct. 1-Dec.31 Daily Limit:2 (only t hen) Bag Limits: Possesslon Limit: 6 (only 3 hens) Ducks: 8 (16) Snow geese: 5 (10) Coots: 10 (20) Ross'geese: 5 (10) Hunting is permitted only White-fronted geese: 5 (10) Common snipe: 10 (20) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please take note of the provincial daily bag limit for geese on page 6. PTARMIGAN Management Units: 8-3 to 8-5, 8-12 to 8-15, 8-23 to 8-25 CANADA GEESE Sept.10-Nov.15 5(15) Management Units:8-1to 8-11,8-21 to 8-26 Sept.22-Jan.5 5(10) Management Units: 8-12 to 8-15 HUNGARIAN PARTRIDGE Oct. 1-Dec. 31 5 00) Management Units: 8-1 to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-10, 8-22,8-26 Please take note of the provincial Oct. 8-Nov. 22 3 (9) daily bag limit for geese on page 6. Hunting is permitted only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. REGION 8, SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED CHUKAR PARTRIDGE AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS Management Units: 8-1 to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-9 Oct. 8-Nov. 5 (15) 22 LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING Hunting is permitted only The following is a synoptic list of limited entry hunts in Region 8. The between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. accompanying maps show limited entry hunting areas which are comprised of partial management units. Mule (black-tailed) deer Hunting ot antlered mule (black-tailed) deer in M.U. 8-11 and antlerless OUAIL mule (black-tailed) deer in M.U.'s 8-21 to 8-26 is only by limited entry quota. Management Units: hunting authorization and non-resident 8-1 to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-11, 8-21,8-22 Etk Hunting of elk in M.U.'s 8-14 and 8-15 is only by limited entry hunting Oct. 8-Nov. 22 10 (30) authorization and non-resident quota. Hunting is permitted only Mountain goat between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Hunting of mountain goat in M.U.'s 8-12, 8-14,8-15, 8-23, 8-24 and portions of M.U.'s 8-3 and 8-7 is only by limited entry hunting authorization and non-resident quota. See Map H9. Mountain sheep MOURNING DOVES Hunting of mountain sheep in those portions of M.U. 8-3 shown on Map H10 is only by limited entry hunting authorization. Management Units: 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Sept. 'l-Nov. 30 10 (20) 62 il ,Lil REGION 8, OKANAGAN - SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS \ N.wco,n.. \ Lot 2164 " Lot 3s6s/A1 ".n,",on Y,:;l City Bd,y ""it--L McL..n I,=C.cck Ro.d Lot 551 Bound!.y Hwv' 3+1\\sign L.rt.r! ---ikr/.Hu,9t ; Map H1 Silver Star Recreafion Map H2 Okanagan Landlng No Map H3 Skaha Lake No Shoot- Map Area No Hunting H4 Simllkameen Mlnlng and No Shooting and No Huntlng Area ing and No Hunting Area (si- Co. Ltd. No Shootlng and No Shootlng (sltuate (siluate Area in in M.U.8-22). tuate in M.U.'s 8-1, 8-8, 8.9). Huntlng Area (sltuate ln M.U.'s M.U.'s 8-22, 8-25, 8-26). 8-4,8-5). Hunters can contact Ministry of Environment offices in Vernon and Penticton for details. Lot 4645 ally l5&16 tgncalina- I Wh ite marko. 9osts Closed area I \ I ,'.jwY I t97 I no.32&33 I I Peachland I I I | 500 ,o"lI Peachtand \-'-1 s.E. I ) No'8 I 16km(lOmi)\ - I Map H5 Swan Lake No Shoot- Map H6 Brenda Mines No Map H7 Conkle Lake Park No Map H8 Wards - ing Area and No Lake No Hunting Area Shooting and No Hunting Area Hunting and No Shootlng Area Shootlng, No Hunting, (situate ln M.U.8-22). (situate No ln M.U.8-8). (situate ln M.U, 8-12). Trapping Area. Map H9 Similkameen Moun- Map H10 Ashnola Mountain tain Goat Limited Entry Hunt- Sheep Limited Entry Hunting ing Area (situate in M.U.'s g-3 Area (situate in M.U. 8-3). to 8-7). Btitish Columbia Fish ild Wildlile Branch, Hunting Regutations Synopsis tggg/g4 63 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT REGIONAL OFFICES Region 1 Vancouver lsland 2569 Kenworth Rd., Nanaimo, V91 4P7,758-3951 Region 2 Lower Mainland 10334-152A St., Surrey, V3R 7P8,584-8822 Region 3 Thompson - Nicola 1259 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops , V2C 5z.5, 374-9717 Begion 4 Kootenay 310 Ward St., Nelson, V1L 5S4, 352-2211 Region 5 Cariboo 540 Borland St., Williams Lake, V2G 1R8, 392-6261 Region 6 Skeena Bag 5000, 3793 Alfred Ave., Smithers, VOJ 2NO. 847-3441 Region 7 Omineca - Peace Plaza 40O,101'l Fourth Ave., Prince George, V2L 3H9, 563-1181 Region 8 Okanagan 3547 Skaha Lake Rd., Penticton, V2A7K2,493-8261 CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES Region 1 -Vancouver lsland Region s-Cariboo Campbell R. 670 lsland Highway, VgW 2C3, 287-2241 Alexis Creek VoL 1A0, 394-4343 Courtenay Rm221,42O Cumberland Rd., VgN 5M6, 334-3281 Bella Coola Box 3, VoT 1C0, 799-5514 Duncan 238 Government St., VgL 1A5, 746-6183 100 Mile House Box 187, Kilgren Block, VoK 2E0, 395-4021 Nanaimo 2569 Kenworth Rd., VgT 4P7, 758-3951 Quesnel 350 Barlow St., V2J2C1,992-5591 Port Alberni 4515 Elizab€th St., VgY 6L5, 724-3268 Wiltiams Lake 150 - lst. Ave. North, V2G 1Y7,392-2564 Port Hardy Box 1290, VoN 2P0, 949-6272 Victoria 1815 Blanshard St., VBT5A4, 387-1724 Region 2- Lower Mainland Region 6-Ske€na Chilliwack 9365 Mill St., V2P 4N3, 792-7274 Atlin Box 180, VOW 1AO, 651-7501 Hope Box127O, VoX 1 L0, 869-9220 Burns Lake Box 285, 2nd Ave., VoJ 1E0, 692-7777 Maple Ridge 22725 Selkkk Ave., V2X2Y1, 463-9270 Cassiar Box 55, VoC 1E0,778-7342 Pemberton Box279, VoN 2L0, 894-6622 New Hazelton Box 309, VoJ 2J0,842-5319 Powell River #125 - 6953 Alberni St., VBA 288, 485-2554 Prince Rupert Rm 1 10, Court Hous€, VBJ 1B,8, 642-2121 Sechelt Box 535, VoN 3A0, 885-2004 O.C.C. Box 370, VoT 1S0, 559-8431 Squamish Box 187, VoN 3G0, 892-5971 Smithers Bag 5000, 3726 Allred St., VoJ 2N0, 847-4411 Surrey 10334 - 152A St., V3R 7P8, 584-8822 Terrace 4825 Keith Ave., V8G 1K7, 638-0211 Region3-Thompson-Nicola RegionT-Omineca-Peace Clearwater Box 490, VoE 1 N0, 674-3722 Chetwynd Box 473, VoC 1J0, 788-3611 Clinton Boxz20, VoK1K0,459-2341 DawsonCreek 1201-103rdAve.,V1GAJ2,782-5931 Kamloops 1259 Dalhousie U.,V2C525,374-9717 Fort Nelson Box247, VoC 1R0,774-3547 Lillooet Box22O, VoK 1V0, 256-4636 Fort St. John 10142-101Ave., VlJ2B3, 787-'1111 Merritt Box 1126, V0K2B0, 378-2814 Mackenzie Box 269, VoJ 2C0, 997-6743 Salmon Arm Box 123, VoE 2T0, 832-3726 Prince George 1011 Fourth Ave., V2L3H9, 563-1181 Valemount Box 39, VOE 220, 566-4398, Vanderhoof Box98,VN3A0,567-4467 Region 4- Kootenay Region 8- Okanagan Cranbrook 102-11th Ave. South, V1C2P3,489-3521 Grand Forks 116 S.E. 13th St., VoH 1H0, 442-8714 creston Box 1550, VoB 1G0, 428-7611 Kelowna 1923 Kent Rd., V1Y7S6,860-6291 Fernie Box 640, Court House, VoB 1M0, 423-7551 Penticton 3547 Skaha Lake Rd., V2A7j<2,493-8261 Golden Box 1313, VoA 1H0, 344-6114 Princeron Box 1000, VoX 1W0, 295-6343 lnvermere Box 233, VoA 1K0,342-9910 Vernon 5-4320-29th St., V1T588,542-8436 Kimberley 1565 Victoria Ave., VIA 3A2, 427-2461 Nakusp Box 183, VoG 1R0, 265-3522 Nelson 544 Stanley St., VIL 1N2, 352-2211 Trail 1525 Bay Ave., V1R 482, 364-2511 LICENCE AVAILABILITY Resident hunting licences are available at all Government Agents'Oftices and some Ministry of Environment Oftices and many sporting goods stores. Non-resident hunting licences are only available trom Regional Ministry of Environment Oftices, Government Agents, and the Fish and Wildlife Branch, Parliamenl Buildings, Victoria, VBV 1X4. Non-residents may also obtain their licences by mail. .t...g' THIS IS A SUMMARY OF THE LAW- FOR FULL DETAILS CONTACT THE "#*,,, FISH AND WILDLIFE BRANCH, VICTORIA, B.C,