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EEFORE YOUR HUNT Special Limited Entry Hunts Applications ...... 25 MajorRegulationChanges2004-2005 ..' ..'.'7 {new} tiI Definrtions .. ' ' '.... '.3 lmportant Notice - to all Mountain Goat Hunters . . . . .26 Federal Firearms Legislation 6 Safety Guidelines for Hunters in Bear Country ,40 HunterEducation .. '...6 Habrtat Conservation Trust Fund 4t BCResidentHunterNumber'...... 6 Badger Sightings Notice (new) . .52 OpenSeasons..., ...... '6 Threatened Caribou Listing . .63 WaterfowlerHeritageDays...... '6 Wildlife Permits & Commercial Licences {new) . . ., . . . .77 Change of AddressiName Notiflcation (Form) .77 rl Aboriginal Hunting '..' '7 Wildlife (new form) .77 Limited,Entry Hunting . ' ' ' ' ' ' '7 Record of Receipt forTransporting .85 Licences (incl.Bears,Migratory Birds,& Deer) ... ' ' '....8 Muskwa-Kechika Yanagement Area .....86 Non-residentHunters '.. '... '9 ReportaPoacher/Polluter(new) LicenceFees.. '."...10 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGIONS DURING YOUR HUNT Region I Vancouverlsland ...... 27 TI Site&Access Restrictions ... '...... 11 Region 2 Lower Ma,nland ...... 34 NoHuntingorshootingAreas...... 13 Region3 Thompson...... '42 What is "Wildlife''? ' . .14 Region4 Kootenay ...... 47 lllegalGuiding '...... 14 Region 5 Cariboo 57 It's Unlawful .t4 Region6 Skeena ...... 64 Penalties .....t. IA RegionTA omineca..,.. :... : :..,. : :.... .,,,,,..7) .16 RegionTB Peace , ,...... 78 r$ Hunting Methods and Provincial Bag Limits Addrtional Hunting Method Restrictions .tB RegionB Okanagan...... ,,,87 AFWR YOUR HUNT TRAPPING REGUUTIONS Royalties '....20 B.C,'s FurManagementProgram ...... 92 PossessionandTransportation.. 20 General Regulations & lnformation 9) Export frorn the Province ' ' '70 Definitions .,..,.....92 Compulsory lnspection and Reporting .'...... 21 Trapline Registration, Use & Relinquishment...... 93 c"r.rE.s. . ...2) Other Restriqtions & lnformation ...... 93 TaxidermyTanning an{ Meatcutting " , 22 Compulsory lnspection & Reporting (Trapping) ...... 93 SubmittingYour Hunter Sample Questionnaire " . . . .' .23 LicenceFees., ...... 94 FurRoyalties ...... 94 Articles Er Forms TrapperEducationProgram ...... 94 Messagefromthe Minister .... '.. '..,2 FisherNotice ...... 94 WildlifeHe_alth_i,ravr), ll fegatTrappingtYethods ...... 95 LeadshotBanNotice I LyitManagJ*entlnformation,...... 95 BullMooseAntler Regulations .....,.19 6punf.upping Seasons ...... 96

For. more information on the hunting and trapping regulations, call a MWLAP Regional Offlce, Fish and Wildlife Recreation and Allocation Branch (FWft{) HQVi6oria, orthe Conservation Offcer Service using the numbers listed on the regional maps of each region. Enquiry BC can provide tolf free access to provincial government telephone numbers. Simply call Enquiry BC and request a transfer to the number you wrsh to call: . Enquiry BC fromvancouver '.. """'660'2421 fromVictoria ...... 387-5121 elsewhere in BC' . . .l'800-663'7867 . Report a Poacher/Polluter (see page 86) , . . . .l'800'663-9453 (WILD) British Columbia's diversity of wildlife portions special Limited Entry Hunts for Edible ofwildlife - It is the provides not only incredible hunting and Roosevelt Elk and Mountain Sheep -. policy ot MWLAp that maximum usage be trapping opporlunities for residents of this Applications for these draws are availabte on .uA" of Wf Af iL ;.[;;"d"; il e Witdtife Aa. greal province but also for visitors from .:' Hunters are required to bring out the around the world. ln the 2002-03 season, the l:". edible New centralized Permitting Process - portions of Ministry ofWater; Land and Air Protedtion mogc species krlled by hunting, or MWLAP now has a consolidatei permrtting in case issued almost 86,000 hunting licences to the of mod furrrearers, the hide. An and commercial licencrng residents and another 6,200 to non- Process. See article, amendment to the regulation clarifies that naoe 77 residents, [ach year; hunters and lrappers r*o_ . .. meatthat has been damaged and made gl00 inedible by the method spend more than million in British Badger Sightings - Report sightings- of this oitakrng does not Columbia, a significant contributron to the endangered specres. See page 5). have to be brought out. provincral economy, Even more importantly The Synopsis has a New Look - As part Electronic Calls -The use of electronic calls hunting and trapping have an hjycorical role of MWLAPs commitment to improve the is now permrtted for huntrng predators (wolf in many regional economies. readabilrfy ofthe synopsis,the synopsis has a coyote. couga; lynx and bobcat). Every year; the ministry develops a hunting new layoul, FWM Branch wishes to thank Compulsory lnspection - Hunters now and trapping synopsis that outlines the the Guide Outfrtters Association of BC, the have 30 days (up from 15 days) to submit kill current regulations that govern these BC Wildlife Federation, the BC Trappers information and the specified parts of the ani- activitres.This publication, which is also Association, the Tradrtional Bowhuniers of BC, mal to a Compulsory lnspector: Mountarn available on the ministry's website, is a and MWLAP staffwho provided input forthis Goat, Mountain Sheep and Gnzly Bear valuable tool that allows us to communicate must new look be submitted for the rules used to achieve wildlife conserva- compulsory inspection wrthin tion oblectives and provide wor,d-renowned Spotted Cougar or Couga.r in its 30 days of the kll or by December 5, recreational activities to resident and non- Company - A new regulation to prohibrt whichever occurs firsl, in order for the resident alrke. open seasons for spotted cougar krltens or Ministry to receive timely harvest information for these species. Using the best available science, ministry any cougar accompanyrng it has been imple- biologists and wildlife managers determine mented. BC joins other jurisdictions that Tooth forTruth Program -Tooth samples the health and habitat of our {lsh and wildlife, restrict the harvest of cougar krttens or female can not be accepted by mail, and theTooth for From that data, decisions are made on cougars with dependent young. Truth Program has been temporarily discon- where, when and how hunting and trapping tinued for this year: opportunities can be provided,As the ;ncredible princ'pal steward of this natural Hunters & troppers are advised to be awore of hazords in areos heritage, the ministry has two obligations: to hurned by tast yeafs wildfires. protect and enhance our wildlife and to provide recreational and economtc opportu- nities to hunters, trappers and anglers. The ministry. however, can not do this alone. rhrough ongoing consultations, hunters, trappers and their associalions provide rnvaluable information to the ministry's con- servation and recreation goals and to the development of this synops:s, lt is a very successful and rewarding partnership. While travelling on forest roads in British Columbia, remember: Another varuable tool rs the Habitat . Watch road hazards Conservalion Trust Fund (HCT F). Funded for and industrial traffic. Not all hazards are signed. through licence surcharges, the HCTF has . Road conditions change. A road you expect to be open may be difficult provided more than $75 million to support to negotiate, deactivated or otherwise impassable. enhancement and educational programs . Roads nol actively used for timber harvesting may be maintained to a across rhe province.This yeal we expect wilderness standard or deactivated. Expect rough surfaces, potholes prolects worth more than $5 million will be and cross ditches. Roads may be closed for safety'reasons. undertaken. . lf a road is deactivated, it is done to prevent erosion and protect stream It is through partnerships, unique init,atives and wildlife habitat. and sound scientific practices that British Exercise care and caution to ensure your Columbia will continue to be known world visit is safe and enjoyable! wide for:ts wildlife and exemplary _B managerent strategies. By continu.ng lo Co*T,S6,^ Ministry of Foresrs work together; we will see these parlner- l ships and efforts continue and strengthen. 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2 ... DEFINITIONS Cow Moose - Shoulder heighl 6 feet; Elk -Three Points or Greater Bull - means Weight 500 800 lbs (live) any bull having at least three tines on one arrtlen Accomoanv - means to remain in the - Calf Moose - Shoulder height less than 5 company ofthe other Person, able to see the other person without the aid of any : 300 - 400 lbs (live) device otl-rer than ordinary corrective lens- es and able to communicate by unamplified voice with that person. AllTerrainVehicle orATY - means a wheeled vehicle or tracked vehicle pro- pelled by motorized powen and capable of travel on or off a highway, including motor- cycles but not including a snowmobile or motor vehicle that is licensed for highway travel under the MotorVehicle Ad. Antler tines rnust be at least 2.5 cm in length. Antlered Animal - means a member of the deer family over one year of age bear- Calves are much smaller and show a distinctly Firearm - includes a device that propels a ing visible bony antlers. "stubby''face. Not all moose in the accompani- prolectile by means of an explosion, com- AntlerlessAnimal - means a member of ment of a larger moose are necessarily calves. pressed gas or spring and includes a rifle, the deer family or young animals of the Be sure of your target. shotgun, handgun, pellet gun, "BB" gun or deer family bearing no visible antlers,The spring gun but does not include a bow. small skin or hair covered protuberances of Cancelled Species Licence - means a FunBearingAnimal - means a fox, antlers. fawns and calves do not constitute Species Licence thathas been cancelled as beaver; black bear; marten, fisher; lynx, bob- Arrow - means a slender shaft, which may indicated on the licence.The Species cat, mink muskrat, river otter; raccoon, be pointed at one end and may be feathered Licence must be caricelled immediately striped and spotted skunk northern flying at the opposite end, for shooting from a bow. upon killing the animal. squirrel, red and Douglas'squirrel, ermine, Bait - means anything, including meat, cere- Caribou - 5 Point Bull - has one antler weasel, wolverine, wolf or coyote. als, cultivated crops, restrained. animal or which bears at least 5 tines (points), includ- Game Bird - means any grouse, par- any manufactured product or material, that ing the tip of the main beam above the tridge, quail, pheasant, ptarmigan, m igratory may attract wildlife and includes plastic or rear point. lf rear point is missing, the first game bird, or wild turkey. other imitation foods, but does not include a reanfacing point will be used as the rear point Game - includes all big game, small game, decoy as described under these regulations. game birds and fur-bearing animals. B.C. Resident - means a Person Handgun - is a flrearm that is designed, whose only or primary residence is Caribou altered or intended to be aimed and fired in British Columbia and who has by the action of one hand or that has a been physically present in BC for the barrel less than 305 mm ( l2 in.) in length. calendar greater portion ofeach of 6 Hunt and Hunting - includes shooting calendar months out of the l2 at, attracting, searching for; chasing, pursuing, a months immediately before doing following after or on the trail of stalking, or thing under the Wildlife Act, or if not for wildlife or attempting to do permanent lying in wait a Canadian citizen or any of those things, whether or not the resident of Canada, has been PhYsi- greater wlldlife is then or subsequently wounded, cally present in BC for the killed or captured: portion of each of the I 2 calendar doing a Comoound Crossbow - means a cross- (a) with intention to capture the wildlife, or months immediately before runsthrough the Act. "Only or ffiring (b) while in possession of a firearm or thing under Wildlife pulleys, primary residence" means permanent resi- other weapon. - means a bow fixed across a dency identified by drivers licence, income Crossbow LicenceYear - Hunting and Guide stock with a sroove for the arrow or bolt tax retum, health care card, vehicle registra- Licences - means the period from April I and a mechaiism for holding and releasing tion, etc. to March 3l of the following year: Trapping crossbows is the string. (NOTE:The use of and FurTrading Licences - means the period Big Game - means any mountain sheep, permitted during special bow only seasons from I to June 30 of the following year: mountain goat, bison, caribou, elk moose, unless otherwise indicated under the July any firearm deer, grizzly bear; black bear; cougan wolf regional schedules.) Loaded'Firearm - means containing live ammunition in either the bobcat, lynx, wolverine or other animal des- Decoy - means any material or manufac- breech orthe magazine.A clip containing ignated by regulation. tured product that simulates the appear- live ammunition, when attached to the Bolt - means a shaft or missile designed to ance or has the form of wildlife. firearm, is considered as the magazine, be shot from a crossbow or catapult. Family - means moose, caribou, Deer Muzzle loaders - see page 17. Bow - means a longbow or crossbow. deer and elk. MisratorY Game Birds - for which BrowTine - means the {irst tine prolect- Edible Portions - with respect to big there may be an open season in B,C. and ing forward or upward in the lower l/3 of garrlErerchrdlng g.izzly bear, tougar: wolf, for which a Canadian Migratory Game Bird the antler of a moose, caribou, elk or deen liznx, bobcat an-d wolverine, means the edi- 5le portions ofthe four quarters and the hunting permit is required are: waterfowl Buck or Bull - with reference to deerj loins of the animal and with respect to (ducks and geese, including Brant); coot: moose, or elk means one bearing visible game birds, means the edible portions of snipe: band-tailed pigeon and mourning bony antlers. Buck or Bull - w'rth reference both breasts ofthe bird. dove. to caribou, means a male I year of age or or Greater Bull - means over; bearing visible bony antlers. Elk - Six Points any bull having at least six tines on one antlen Calf - means a moose, elk or caribou less than twelve ( l2) months of age. Moose - Spike-fork Bull - means a bull Moose -Tripalm Bull - means a bull moose most portion of the horn base. lf the skull moose having no more than two tines on having at least one antler with a brow palm and horns are presented for examination, one antlen (lncludes tines on main antler bearing three or more points (tines).The when viewed squarely from the side with and brow palms). brow palm is separated from the main both horns in alignment, at least one horn palm by the deepest antler bayThe deep- tip extends beyond a straight line through f-**Sp,'k" - F".k B"llM."* est bay is the bay whose vertex (deepest the back edge ofthe eye socket and at location) is the shortest distance from the right angles to a line drawn through the antler base, when measured along the sur- lowest hindmost portion of the horn base face of the antlen and the lowermost edge of the eye socket, Motorcycle - means a motor vehicle that runs on 2 or 3 wheels and has a saddle or seat for the driver to sit astride. MotorVehicle - means a device in, on or l-*#* by which a person or thing is being or may be transported or drawn, and which is designed to be self propelled, and includes

an ATV or snowmobile, but does not . include a device designed to be moved by Lg--M Reference points (+): use centre of the nostril and the Moose - l0 Point Bull - means a bull human, animal or wind power; a device lowest hindmost portion of the base ol the horn moose having at least one antler with a designed to be used exclusively on station- minimum of ten points (tines), including the ary rails or stationary track; or a boat pro- tlnes on the brow palm. (See diagram on p. pelled by motorized power: 3/4 Curl Bighorn 4 and tine definition on p.5.) Mountain Sheep - Full Curl Bighorn Ram 10 Point Eull Tripalm Bull - means any male bighorn mountain sheep, Minimum ol a total ol Minimum a ten ol total oltfiree the head of which, when viewed squarely from the side, has at least one horn tip extending upwards beyond a straight line drawn through the centre of the nostril and the lowest hindmost portion of the horn base. lfthe skull and horns are pre- sented for examination, when viewed squarely from the side with both horns in Note: Hunters must reler to the delinition of a tine. The rounded tines atthe top ol the main palm alignment, at least one horn tip extends on some moose may not constitute a point. upward beyond a straight line drawn through the lowest hindmost portion of the horn base and the lowermost edge of the eye socket, Mountain Sheep - 314 Curl Bighorn Ram - means any male bighorn mountain sheep, the head of which, when viewed squarely from the side, has at least one horn tip extending beyond line a straight drawn Mountain Sheep - Mature Bighorn Ram through the back ofthe eye opening and at means any bighorn ram mountain sheep right angles to a line drawn between the - poinb palm that has attained the age of 8 years as evi- at least 3 on brow centre of the nostril and the lowest hind- denced by true horn annuli as determined HUNT SASI(ATCHEWANfANADA 3 Day Hunt o Guaranteed Success Elk, Bison, Whitetail Deer & Fallow Deer BEAVER VALLEY HUNT RANCH 1-306-839-2225 email: ed.ansell@ sasktel.net http://eansell.sasktelwebsite.net

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www. D E tu rEwAt [rE ilrs. c0ilt r-nril: prrry @drlrrrmlllrnls.orn frr r fio lnchrr plur crllr 2r0 704-25?4 pellets then in the plane of the palm) at a location by the regional manager or designate, or Non-toxic Shot - means shotgun 2.5 cm inch) from the tip of the whose horn tip, when viewed squarely from consisting ol by weight, not more than one at least (l the side extends uPwards beyond the fore- percent lead. tine, and head-nose bridge. No Shooting Area - means a designated (b) the length of the tine is measured from the midline of the pro- Mountain SheeP - Full CudThinhorn area in which the discharge of firearms is its tip end, following tine, and following the natural Ram - means any male thinhorn mountain prohibited. NOTE: No Shooting Areas as file of the of the tine, to the midpoint of sheep whose horn tip extends upwards brescribed lrnAu. tn" W/dlife Aa'are open curvature line along which the breadth is beyond the forehead-nose bridge when io the use of bows (including crossbows) the slraight measured. viewed squarely from the side or which has unless specifically restricted under hunting attained the age of 8 years as evidenced by regulations. Trafiic orTrafiicking - means to buy sell, yearly horn erowth annuli as determined by Power Boat - means a boat, canoe or trade or distribute for gain or consideration tne d.egionaiVanager or designate. Do not yacht powered by electric, gasoline, oil, orto offerto do so. use veirlv horn growth annuli to determine steam or other mechanical means, but does Vehicle - means a wheeled or tracked the ige 6f .attiin the field, because "false" not include a boat powered manually nor a device in, on or by which a person or thing annuli may "present. boat with an outboard motor provided the is or may be transported or drawn on a Mule (Black-tailed) Deer - Four Points motor is tilted or otherwise disengaged so highway. or Greater Buck - means any buck having as not to be ready for immediate use. White-tailed Deer - Four Points or at least four tines, excluding the brow tine, Raptor - means a bird of the order Greater Buck - means any buck having at on one antlen Falioniformes known as vultures, eagles, fal- least four tines, including the brow tine, on cons and hawk or ofthe order one antlen Strigiformes known as owls and includes the eggs ofthese birds. Road Allowance - see definition, page 13. Shot - means a cartridge manufactured so that it contains 8 or more roughly spherical projectiles. Small Game - includes fox, raccoon, coy- ote, skunk snowshoe hare and game birds. Snowmobile - means a vehicle designed primarily or ice, having No HuntingArea - means a designated for travel on snow steering skis, self propelled area in which hunting (see definition) is one or more belts or prohibited. and using one or more endless track driven in contad with the ground' Non-resident - means a who Person - a male deer having is not a BC resident but who is a Soike Buck means Wildlife - means raptors, threatened main beam Canadian citizen or a antlers that are composed of a species, endangered species, game and Permanent no bony projections resident of Canada, or a Person who from which there are other species ofvertebrates prescribed as is not a BC resident but whose onlY greaterthan 2.5 cm in length. wildlife by regulation. or orimarY residence is in Canada Tine or "Point" - means a branch of an h". tetid.d in Canada for the l2 antler which is longer than its breadth and =', "nimonth period immediatelY before is at least 2.5 cm (l inch) in length, and for rntwsreO,in tavefiiping ln.Ure'"."' doing a-thing under the Wildlife Act. the purpose of determining the length of a iiipping ne$rhibnCi tine .$,,,Hum[.*, Non-resident alien - means a Person '..'' ' who is neither a BC resident nor a non-resi- (a) the breadth of the tine is measured (if PhnC250'480'3244.,, ' dent i>foending from a palmation of an antlen

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RESIDENT open season, or by authority of a perm'rt able standards of knowledge and skill for NUMBER safe and ethical participation in hunting.As HUNTER issued under the Wildlife Aa. > A B.C. resident (see definition, page 3) of March l, 1998, the BC Wildlife ) To define open seasons for big game, may only have and use one hunter numben Federation (BCWF) accepted the responsi- small game and game birds, the province is lf you lose your hunter number card, con- bilrty for the delivery of the program and divided into lYanagement Units (MUs). tact a government agent in your area or graduate record keeping. C.O.RE. graduates Hunting seasons are shown in regional the FWM Branch,Vicloria to obtain a who are not a BCWF or affiliated club mem- schedules on the following pages.All season duplicate. DO NOT obtain a new hunter ber are entitled to apply for a BCWF direct dates shown are inclusive. membership at half-price, including the Out- numbe[ as this violates the Wildlife Act ) Where an open season does not apply door Edge magazine and liabiltty insurance. Regulations. to the entire Management Unit, a reference ) lt is important that the FWM Branch ) Although not compulsory, classroom is given maps showing the area and maintain accurate records of hunter to instruction in C.O.R.E. is recomrnended and describing the applicable regulation. may be obtained through courses in adult addresses and hunter numbers particularly Published seasons in Synopsis cease education, community colleges, rod and gun as they relate to Limited Entry Hunting, ) this in in area closed by the clubs or course advertisements.The written wildlife harvest and hunter effort data to be effect any Ministry Forests are in effea for the examination is based on: Outdoor Ethics requested from hunters through reporting, of and and Game Care, Firearm Handling and inspection and surveys. duration of the forest closure order: Archery Equipment, Hunting Regulations, ) lf the holder of a'hunter number card ) Hunting season dates may only be Animal and Bird ldentiflcation, Outdoor changes his or her legal name, residential changed in season by order of the Minister Survival, First aid and Field Craft, and address or ceases to be a resident, he or in unusual circumstances. Such changes will Hunter Heritage, Conservation and Wildlife she within 30 days of the address or name be given local publicity Management chapters found in the change or date at which they cease to be a C.O.R.E. manual.There is a $ 10.00 fee for resident, must notify the Director of the \^/ATERFOWLER each of the practical {lrearms handling and FWM Branch of the address change, pro- HERITAGE DAYS written examinations payable to the exam- vide a document evidencing the legal name ) Waterfowler Heritage Days $//HDs) for iner: There is also a graduate fee of $30.00 change or on ceasing to be a resident, sur- the hunting of ducks and geese continue in payable to the examiner at the time of render their hunter number card to the Regions I to 6 and 8. Only young hunters program completion used for BCWF pro- Director of the FWM Branch. lf a person between the ages of l0 and I 8 who have gram delivery support. who holds a BC resident hunter number met all provincial requirements are permit- ) The course requires about 2 I hours of card ceases to be a BC resident, the hunter ted to hunt, and they must be accompanied self study and firearm handling practice number card is suspended as long as the by a licensed adult huntenThe adult hunter based upon the C.O.R.E. manual. person is not a resident. For correspon- can accompany a maximum of 2 youth lnformation on how to obtain the C.O.R.E, dence, please inform us of changes by writ- hunters.The adult hunter can guide and manual and a list of certifled C.O.R.E, ing, quoting your Resident Hunter Number: advise the young hunter but is not permit- examiners is available from Access Centre at Fish and Wildlife Recreation and ted to hunt. See individual regions for sea- offices, MWLABthe BCWF office in Surrey, Allocation, |4WLAB PO Box 9374, Stn Prov son dates. General open seasons in the at l-800-533-2293 or the IYWLAP web Govt,Victoria BC V8W 9M | . See page 77 affected regions may be reduced by 2 (or page at http://wlapwww.gov.bc.calfir for name and address change form. I ) days so that the overall number of hunt-

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LEH seasons public Game Bird Hunting Permit when padicipat- with hunting regulations related to and open seasons may coincide for some where ing in WHDs. Provincial regulations have health and public safety ln situations species in some management units if a) the particular species is of been amended to exempt young hunters conservation of a class of animal (sex, age, etc.) is different, or hunting regu- from having to purchase the provincial concern and compliance with b) a portion of the management unit is avail- belonging to a hunting licence or the junior hunting licence lations is required by lndians able for LEH only be prior con- when participating in WHDs' ln addition, First Nation group, there will ) Species licences are required in addition youth between the ages of 14 and I 8 are sultation with the affected First Nation in to an LEH authorization. proce- also exempt from the requirement to com- accordance with Ministry policy and ) Maps showing LEH zones for seasons the plete hunter safety training (CORE) prior dures.These restrictions may include that coincide with open seasons are includ- Hunting to participating in WHDs. NOTE:Youth requirement. for Limited Entry ed in this Synopsis for reference. Hunters undertaking who wish to hunt duck and geese outside (LEH) authorizations. Prior to should refer to the Limited Entry Hunting should of designated WHDs or who wish to hunt any hunting activity individuals Synopsis published each spring for specific First Nation for any other species of game, must pur- inquire with their appropriate LEH maps, chase the appropriate licence and, if l4 ofticials or with the MWLAP Regional years of age or older; must comPlete Offce with respect to any specific require- CORE. ments that may aPPIY to them. ) lndians who are residents of BC and ABORIGINAL HUNTING wish to hunt outside their traditionally-used H&HGUNS ) The first priority of the Ministry of areas must do so in accordance with the & SPORTING Water; Land and Air Protection is to ensure Hunting Regulations. This includes making SUPPIJES long-term conservation of wildlife pop- the application for a LEH authorization via the . HuntinlFishing licenses ulations and their habitats. The Ministry LEH draw lf an individual is in doubt .Ammunition also recognizes that lndian people have regarding a traditional hunting area or prac- . Camping EquiPment aboriginal rights to harvest wildlife for sus- tice, they should be in contact with the . Fishing Gear pur- tenance (food, iocial and ceremonial appropriate First Nations offcials and the Guy ond Sheilo Horfs,hom uses ooses) in their traditional areas. Such regional Wildlife Program staffto discuss 19 South Shore Road, lake 6wichan. B.C VoR 2G0 !f *ititif" must be sustainable, and harvest- specific situations 749-4102 ing methods must not jeopardize safety or the use and enjoyment of property Any M6tis Hunters hunting of wildlife species for sale or barten A reminder that all M6tis individuals in part, is not legal, excePt as intending to hunt in the uPcoming .Spedalizing in whole or \"r*-.. - in quatiry is under the authorized by regulation or where there season are required, iffH#,}"5;i'5'"^ a demonstrated aboriginal or treaty right to Wildlife Act, to hold a valid hunting kd- Y{au,z \ , r.fit4: 44': ' Forest mdagemeht *Nices do so. licence and comply with all appropri' \ '.,-.:; .,,i..Yi:"frrl*i i\ includes ) Under the Wildltfe Act'lrdian' means a ate hunting regulations.This qi;ffii*1ttr# sPecies Derson who is defined as a status lndian obtaining appropriate complying with Limited cett Z5O'877 -2407 under the lndian Aa (Canada). licences and Entry Hunting Regulations Todegln Hod$n E-mdl infro@redwillowstlc.@ Web \M redwillowrustic @ ) lndians who are residents of British Sa!6 tuager Columbia are not required to obtain any type ofhunting licence underthe HUNTERS DON'T LET FLIES SPOIL YOUR MEAT PORTABLE MEAT HOUSE . 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However; during a hunting sea- be eligible to obtain a resident hunting offices for a fee of $ 10.00. A Statement son, a licenced junior hunter may accom- licence, a person must produce a document of Loss is required. DO NOT purchase pany and hunt with an adult holding a evidencing that he/she makes his/her home another original licence from a sporting - valid Limited Entry Hunting authorization in British Columbia and has had their per- goods store or similar non-government and a valid species licence. manent residence in the Province for seven licence issuer; as this will automatically show months in the l2 months immediately 4. Non-residents'qualifications for a Junior on our records that you have been issued before applying for the licence. A member Hunting Licence are the same as in (3.) more than the legal limit of current licences, of the Canadian Armed Forces enrolled in with the exception that they may not which is an offence under the Wildlife Act. continuing full-time military service is eligible hunt for a species for which a Limited DEER LICENCES to obtain a resident hunting licence after Entry Hunting authorization has been ) A person must not possess more than I5 making his/her permanent residence in BC issued to the accompanying aduh. of any current year deer Iicences.The com- for 30 days immediately before applying for ) For lnformation regarding Aboriginal bination of deer licences may include a max- the licence. Hunting, refer page 7. to imum of 3 mule deer and/or 3 white-tailed > A B.C. resident 14 years of age or older ) All licences issued under the Wildlife Ad deer licences. must produce a B.C. Resident Hunter are non-transferable and non-refundable. ) There are special deer licences (Queen Number Card to purchase a Resident Charlotte lslands Deer Licences) which Hunting Licence. BUYING LICENCES allow hunters to exceed the I deer bag ) B.C. Resident Hunter Number Cards are ) Resident hunting licences are available at limit forthe Skeena Region and the 3 deer available only at government agents'offces, all Government Agents' Offices, and other provincial bag limit up to a maximum of l5 or selected MWTAP Regional offices. commercial outlets and sporting goods deer when hunting on the Queen Charlotle l. A Hunter Number Card may only be stores. Non-resident hunting licences lslands (MUs 6-12,6-13). Up to 3 regular obtained by an applicant who produces a are available from Government mule deer.licences can'be used on the document issued by a province or state Agents and the FWRA Branch in Queen Charlottes, bLrt they will count evidencing the successful completion of Victoria (4th Flr,2975 Jutland Rd). toward the regional and provincial bag limits. the C.O.R.E. (Conservation and Ouldoor Non-residents may also obtain their (For example, if a mule deer licence is used Recreation Education) examinations in licences by mail from FWRA Branch in MU 6- 12 or 6-13, a hunter will be pre- B.C. or another Norlh American govern- (PO Box 9374 Stn Prov vented from pursuing deer elsewhere in the ment sponsored hunter safety training Govt,Victoria, BC VBW 9M l). Skeena Region, and it will count towards the provincial program completed while resident in that 3-deer bag limit). state or province. 2. A person 14 years ofage and under 19 ROCKY MOT]NTAIN EtK must apply for a hunting licence in per- FOUMATION CANADA son in the presence of a parent or guardian, who must sign an The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation together "Acknowledgement of Responsibility'' for brings wildlife enthusiastsrsiasts from all walks of life: his/her son, daughter or ward. Hunters photographers, hunters, biologists, artists, you under the age of I 9 must be accompa- name it" As RMEFC members, these individuals nied and closely supervised while hunting share a common interest in conserving North Arnerica?s prtcious wildlife heritage. by a person who is l9 years of age or older and who holds a hunting licence. There is a growing sense of urgency in conserving elk and other wildlife and their .No one underthe age of l0 may hunt.A habitat as we are losing this habitat at an person who causes or allows a person- alarming rate. Too many places permanently ' under the age of l0 to hunt wildlife com- change the lands ability to support wildlife. Be a part of the solution and help RMEFC mits conserve an offence. those pristine areas in Canada to'?ass It On" to .When a B,C, resident who is 10, I l, 12, future generations. l3 years old or older completes Big Game Banquets are held throughout Canada C.O.RE., he or she is entitled to a B.C. each year and aie a major source of fundraising for RMEFC conservation. Local chapters, Resident Hunter Number Card, and to organized by volunteer members, host annual have a bag limit of his or her. own, to banquets nationwide, providing good food, purchase a hunting licence, and to enter camaraderie and fast-paced benefit auctions, the limited entry hunting draw. The proceeds help enhance and protect elk country and other wildlife arras fmm BC to 3. A Junior Hunting Licence can only be Ontario issued to a parent or guardian on behalf Call one of our regional directors to find out the of his/her child or ward who is l0 years banquet nearest you or how to become a ofage or older and underthe age of 14. memben The junior hunter need not have com- Cliff Heppner Jim Pearse Len McRitchie pleted a huntertraining program but 2s0-372-7633 780,432-3683 70s-737-1197 must be accompanied and underthe close personal supervision of an aduk Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation who carries the proper licences.Wildlife Canada Headquarters P.O. Box 940 I 4!N7 44Street taken by the junior under this licence is - ROCKY MOIA{TAIN HOUSE,AB T4T IA7

I ... documentation makes the transfer or the name of the permittee and the permit MIGRATORY BIRDS game issuance of a permrt much easier: lt will number when purchasing their big game birds, you ) When hunting migratory greatly assist I'4WLAP staff if, when a species licences. you a valid Canadian must carry with hunter sells a trophy the licences and other ) A non-resident who is not a resident of permrt in addr- Migratory Game Bird hunting documentation are transferred with the Canada and is not a Canadian citizen, may hunting licence. tioi to any required provincial trophy to the new ownen also be eligible under the permit to accom- The permit is available at the Post Offce. pany procedure providing that they qualify ) The Bird Banding LaboratorY in NON.RESIDENT HUNTERS under one of the required relationship cat- Marvland collates all North American bird Big Game Guided Hunts egories (ie, if accompanied by a father; find a banded migra- ban6ing records. lf you ) Non-residents of British Columbia hunt- brother; son, uncle, nephew grandson, it toll free tory biid, please report to their ing big game must be accompanied by a grandfather; mother; sister: daughten aunt, (2763)' number at l-800-327-BAND licEnced B.C. guide, When purchasing big niece, granddaughter; grandmother; spouse, same species licences, non-residents must father-in-law mothenin-law son-in-law, BEARS irovidd the licencing office with the name daughteein-law brother-in-law or sistenin- B.C.'s Bear PartsTrade Ban bf the guide outfltter: the guide's licence law but excludes cousins). numbei the management unit(s) in which ) To protect gnzly and black bears, the Handguns the hunt will take place and the dates of government imposed a ban on the B.C. the hunt. On completion of the hunt, non- ) lt is illegal to hunt with a handgun in BC. in certain bear parts commercial trade residents must obtain a completed form of See page 3 for definition. February l, 1993 which continues effective declaration from their guide. Failure to do ) There are special handgun restrictions in be an important step toward reducing to so constitutes an offence on the part ofthe Canada. Please contact the R.C.M.P for illegal killing of these animals. Many the hunter and the guide. details before bringing a handgun into jurisdictions in western North America Canada. have similar bans in place.. Big Game AccomPanied Hunts B.C. who is a resident ) The B.C. regulation forbids the posses- ) A non-resident of Small Game Canada or a Canadian citizen may be sion, trafficking, importing and exporting of of ) lt is not necessary for a non-resident of accompanied by a resident of B.C. who bear galls, including any part or derivative of British Columbia to be accompanied by a holds a Permit to Accompany. Only one the gall bladden and genitalia. lt also bans licenced guide when hunting for small game Permit to Accompany will be issued to a importing, exporting or trafficking in bear (includes game birds). person in a licence year: paws separated from the carcass or hide, ) The B.C. resident applying for this permit although possession of bear paws is still FEDERAL FIREARMS be a Canadian citizen or permanent permitted to allow for personal and cere- must resident of Canada who has held a BC LEGISLATION monial use. huntinq licence and a big game species ) For information on the Canadian Firearm if ) Hunters are not committing an offense licencJfor 3 of the 5 years preceding appli- Licence, contacl Canadian Firearm Centre they remove the gall bladder from the car- cation (or 2 of the 5 years preceding appli- at l-800-73 l-4000 or visit the website at cass and leave the gall bladder at the kill cation if the applicant has completed www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca. site, or: if they move the bear from the kill C.O.R.E).This person must obtain the site and within 48 hours gut the bear and required permit from at least one month dispose of the gall bladder with the gut Pile. pribr to hunting. Applications for permits are available it GovernmentAgent tnteresGd in afteniiing in iha KEEPINGYOUR LICENCES offices, the Permit & Authorization & RECORDS Bureau, or electronicallY from the BC Hunting &Trapping RegulCtionsl MWLAP website: ' ) lt is probably a good idea for hunters to , Phone 250;480.3244. documents under which an animal keep all tionshtrn. (See Wildlife Permits & was taken until the animal has been con- Commercial Licences article, Page case of a mounted trophy or sumed. ln the 77.) Only one Permit to Accompany will licence and Compulsory a tanned hide, the be issued to a person in a licence yean should be kept in a lnspection Data Sheet Permits to Accompany may not be available safe place indefinitely lf a person wishes to for all species and areas. trophy to someone else or transfer the ) The non-residents must show the Permit permit to move it out requires an export to Accompany or a copy indicating the of the province, production of the original tilNot^unonlLltgg - AIITTER MOU]ITING KITS - C.K ...,,BG*R - SKUtt BTEACHITIG KITS - GR IIZEY,,,,BEAR,,cr,,,Br OAK PTAQUES & DISPTAY BASES- less than two - There is no open season 1;lt any bear (grizzf bear or black bear) - HOBBY KITS FOR KIDS - not shoot any griuly bear or black years'- old or any bear in its company.Do - msTRucTloll MAiluALs - i""r *tt"n ouservea in a family unit Therc is no open senson on white COMPLETE LI/NE OF TN(DERMY FOR (Kerrrrrode) or blue (Glacier) colour of the black bear' FORMS AND SUPPUES ntrles HOBB'II,STS & PROFESS'OA'AI S bear, contact a MWLAP Ofiice lf you shoot an eaFagged or radio collaled DISTRIBUTOR 0F: y'RITTLE'S TAI{1llllc immediately for important inforrnation' PRODUGTS /MOHR JAU'SETS Hunters are requested to select a male grizzly bean /VAIIDYKE GTASS EYES t/T0HICK0I| GTASS EYES Algtidyb€!|r}xrrtiryborrLEH.SeeLEHSynopsisforinformation. r/JOl{AS EARIII|ERS / WASC0 MAIIUALS L,i€gn ce F geslt:,': ffiffi#.fffi gg$ifijf C;'luff;g6ggg,,:" '6.,W!9F,,' ":',,;,:":t' S'peui€s:iiitenies arc,,reculreO,fdi the hunting,'of the fol ioWin g f#s appff .lpioVince*id$,.,',,,,, Tc, ai,person,,,wtro ::ian satisfgctofily,i,piotrB,,,his liceh Cet have been, tfie, fo,[1wlp.g,,animals,,and,,Jie reculred in,addi- Add'rtional !lcence,i:e'quiir',em'ents',aie,,inditat" ,huntrng, an d/6-r $peC!-es (a of i'$,' :,, tiqniitb the,.ibasic h,unt-ing iiiences; i ed undei aer'tain'..regonal schediilei..,- ' lu#.,bfdbstroyed Sufement, ,Losi , ,,, i ... ,' G.s,T. Priiei do not includt;':Srs;T':::: : :..:'' i,r-equl[En)irfor: ,:..,.',: , ,],i,,,,, ,,. .ffirue,.ttCTfi,iurclrarge;l but not --' - BIG GAME - x*A resident of British Columbia to hunt all Senior Citizens, Gulf lslands B.C Non-B.C...... $1.00 Resident Resident gameV ...... $32.00* andJunior AllOthers ... ,.$10.00 A BC:,Resi de nt whs,.i s a.,Canad ian,,citizen 65 Eiqp*.iii,li::iiii .ffiiffi:t;.Ii:.!rlffi$b, use another person's *ca ar- bver io.t+.!'nt.ufi sifrd..,l'i', It is unlawful to Black Bear $ r 80.00 g permit, or to loan or $20.00 ffi . licence or j:$*iffi transfer any licence or permit under ii il';11.;'.'.,$;s'ou A resident of Canada (not BC), or a tlfiiffiiii any circumstances. Caribou {t $20.00 $230.00 Canadian citizen to hunt all game $75.00* .,,tr j$i$0jffi o *iit'1!.ef6*l*i***,, Licence Cancellation €"6$iir#i ii:ri^ii$t$nr:HCI i . ll'1i Deer A "::*1f It is unlawful to be in possession of a big A person to hunt in the FraserValley (mule and white-tailed) $ 15.00 $ 125.00 game animal without a properly cancelled Special Area (See Region 2) . . , .$ 10.00* species licence or otherwise by licence, per- Eiltii+itiiUi.gttii:l'iiiri:i:::-::irllii.#$iffi 1;ii11;111,$[g0's0, A p-er.so'n torhunt !n the,Gutf ;lslands SPetlal; mit, or as provided by regulation,Any per- Gridy Bear $ 1,030 00 * $80,00 r,rreh, Al!,,,islandsr i:n MU' i+i[..bxCep!,, ,:,1,:,:::,,,,, , son who kills any of the above big game jon V-anrouvCl r,r.:, i.,;t ; it.r'' .'i.,1,.,,;.,1 .$!i00 . irffi *;if $11111rliiiiu$;iiiiiiiirif tui$gffi i iiiiiiiiiiirlF 1s1inU.,,, species must immediately cancel the appro- junior hunting licence - to a person lO l'1oose $25.00 $200 00 A priate species licence. years of age or older and under All hunting and species licences $diifri,Hir$j#sa$*iirltil+lriilri:$$$.ffi iiri : : : :ii :$ffi i t4y .. .$7,00* 'CIfi expire March 3l 2005 Mountain Sheep * $50.00 $620 00 t u"" * ' *-, oil,., $s-i:ittii$ .iilitiry lli[F$cpiii'tririr$$Hron ffi "**, 11f ,,rtffi Wolverine {. $8.00 $40.00 Queen Charlotte Island (QCl) Deer ...... $10.00* liXiii:i:i:#,ii+iilrtiiiii;$lliiiliil ti*: :ii:l*,::iiii:ir:::iiiri:: ; ffi No1.1jR#idHntii$e,lirB.gg'iiimiiiuir,ii$,ffi #*ii ,:! ,.r ,.: B,C.;r:" Non-B.C. , *includes surcharge for the Habitat , .,1 ,,,, Resident ReSde-nt Daun 'tll Dus* , :,j .:, :!!! :l I :. Conservation Trust Fund (HCTF). l.-}otand tuam€ .,, .''. ,,,. , i N.ot $50 00 fmldcnng :so,eciei A A youth hunting duck or geese during Liiente ,, , . Waterfowler Heritage Days does not Diane Montgomery ;,.,''.. ,, Aeluirec,: ;, " iii;il;; require a hunting licence or a junior hunting 3957 Shuswap Road ,ii$pmier:licenceq.for" theie specle*,'are not #ii licence orthe Canada Migratory Game Bird AuarilWinning Kamloops, B.C. i after;the,:date i.ri;atid untli.Z:.dali -o{ lsuer, Hunting Permit.The Acknowledgement of Tariilermy for the FhlFax: 250-573-3996 ; l':,tltrrlU' eeerililbntb also,v-a]il foi.utact<'tajtea Responsibility signed by a parent or ' Disrininating Cell: 250-319-0589 ii:i i:ii' :,,i: guardian, is still required. ancj,,filtAilideer:,i ,,,,, ',,' '::' Slortsman web: www.dawntildusk.com

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Synopsis for a specific road.A park road is permit is granted or notices to the con- ) Most ecological reserves are also referenced a road in a park or recreation area that is trary are posted. Blue signs depicting a loon in the BC Recreational Atlas,5th Edition. designated and developed for licensed mark the boundaries of NWAs and MBSs' motor vehicles. Contacl the regional office Municipal Restrictions the Canadian Wildlife Service in Contact for further information, or consult the Park ) Delta for more information (504) 940-4710. Most municipalities have local bylaws and Recreation Area Regulations' restricting and controlling the use of firearms Provincial Parks, Recreation Areas ) lndividuals hunting in a Provincial Park and bows within their boundaries. 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Permission firearms and bows, and only during the slatus unless specified in these regulations. must be obtained from the local lndian busi- legal hunting season as described in the ness ofllce in order to hunt on or across schedules. these lands.

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12... between Hope and of Firearms No Hunting Areas Hwv 5 (Coquihalla Highway) Hwy I l8 Discharge tire junction of Hi$ways I and 5 at Kamloops; Prohibited Area ) lt is unlawful to hunt or discharge a Bench Creek and Banting Creek ) The discharge of firearms is prohibited with- firearm within 100 metres of a church, Hwy 6 between in 400 m on either side of the road allowance school building, school yard, playground, Hwv l6 between the boundary of the Crty of Highway I l8 (Topley Landing Road) regional district park, dwelling house, or Pnnce Rupert and the Bnbsh Columbia - of the intersection of Highway I l8 and farm or ranch building that is occupied by Alberta interprovincial boundary between Highway l6 atTopley Landing and Granisle in persons or domestic animals. Owners and Hwv 20 between Bella Coola and the westerly the Skeena region. occupiers or their employees or agents are tJoundary of Tweedsmuir Park dwelling houses or farm or exempted near Hwv 27 from the junction with Route l6 ranch buildings in orderto protect crops ,, lntereiied in advertisin$ in fie fretlowhead) wesl ofVanderioof to Fort St. and livestock James; BC tlunting A Trapping Regulatibnsl HighwayAreas Hwv 29 between the intersection of Highway Higf'way 97 in the vicinity of the Phofle250.480.3244',,,,, ) lt is unlawlul to discharge a firearm or ll *'th :,, intersection of hunt within the road allowances of all Village of Chetwynd and the 97 in the vicinity numbered highways and any two lane or Highway 29 with Highway Land Districl; greater public road that is maintained by of Charlie Lake, Peace River the Ministry ofTransportation and their Hwy 35 between Francois Lake and Burns Lake; Contractors.The road allowance extends Hwy 37 between the intersection of Highway High*ay l5 and the boundary of (a) l5 metres on either side of the middle of i7 with a road with less than three lanes, or the District of Kitimat; Bridge at (b) I 5 metres from the edge ofthe paved Hwy 37 between the Skeena River (twanga surface of a highway with three lanes or Post Office, Cassiar Land District, more, or and the intersection of said highway with (c) to the boundary of private or cultivated Highway 37A at Meziadin Junction; land, whichever comes first. Hwv 37A between the intersection of said ) ln addition to the above universal restric- dign*ay and Highway 37 at Meziadin tion, several major or heavily populated Juhction and the boundary ofthe District of routes in the province have an additional Stewart at Bitter Creek 400m area bordering the road allowance in Hwv 39 from the iunction with Highway 97 which the discharge of a firearm using a sin- riorth of Mcleod Lake to its intercept with gle prolectile is prohibited.The discharge of the municipal boundaries of the City of i shotgun using shot only is permitted. Mackenzie; listed in the section "400m Theselreas are Hwv 97 those portions of the Caribou Single Proleclile Prohibited Areas". fiign*ay from Cottonwood River to Prince restrictions ) The major PurPose of these Gebrge, the John Hart Highway from Prince is to address the problems associated with George to Dawson Creek and the Alaska increasing public pressure for more closures Highway from Dawson Creekto Lower Posl roads, where the urban public is near ruril 520 between Hudson's Hope and the often at Road expanding residential Ploperties, WA.C. Bennett Dam; considerable distances from main urban between Road 520 and Dunlevy centres.The above restrictions, although Road 190 Creek perhaps initially are more than required for some parts of the province, will be univer- 400m Hunting and the Discharge of sal and, more importantly universally under- Firearms Prohibited Areas stood. ) Hunting and the discharge of firearms is ) lt is unlikely that these changes will prohibited within 400m (.25 mile) of the reduce any l-runters chances for a successful road allowance of the following highways: or fulfilling hunting experience.These changes will address the safety concerns ln all Provincial Parks that have been expressed by many resi- Hwv 3 (Crowsnesl Highway) between Hope and dents living in previously unrestricted rural Manning Park Manning Park and Princeton. areas.We hope that common sense will Hwv 97c (Okanagan Connecto[ Phase lll) prevail, and if in doubt, dont shoot! b'etween rts junciion wrlh Highway 97 near NOTE: Other closures that may be more Peachland and rts.iunction wrth Hi$way 5 near restrictive on some highways or roads are list- fupen Grove. ed below or under the Regional Schedules. Hwy 99 Discharge of Firearms Prohibited Area 400m Single Proiectile ) The discharge of flrearms is prohibited Prohibited Areas within 400m west of the road allowance ) The discharge of a firearm using a single and I km east ofthe road allowance of projectile is prohibited within 400m (0'25 Highway 99 between the northern bound- mile) on either side of the road allowance ary of the District Municipality ofWest of following porlions of the highways and Vancouver and the southern boundary of roads in British Columbia listed below: the District Municipality of Squamish. WHAT IS "WILDLIFE''? research purposes. lf you inadvertently kill a including, birt not limited to, the Wildlife ) All native species of animals in the collared, implanted or eantagged animal, Act. Examples would be wildlife taken contact the local MWLAP regional t province excluding invertebrates and flsh office while trespassing on private property or immediately because the meat may property ( have been designated as wildlife, giving may or on mine in violation of the them full protection under provisions of the not be frt for human consumption.The col- Mine Safety Code. lar ,'nust be returned. Wildlife Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 488.These l6.to intentionally feed or attempt to feed I dangerous wildlife (cougan coyote, species may not be hunted, killed, captured, wolf t ILLEGAL GUIDING and bear) except when lawfully engaged kept as pets or used for commercial pur- ( > fhe Wildlife Act deflnes "guide" as: "a per- poses unless specifically allowed by regula- in hunting or trapping where baiting is son who for compensation or reward I tion or by authority of a permit from authorised. received or promised, accompanies and MWLAPThe accompanying two schedules assists another person to hunt wildlife". PENALTIES of the Designation and Exemption lt is unlawful act as, offer as, a ) We will be tough with violators of our Regulation list the wildlife that may be con- ) to or to act guide for fish game compensation conservation laws and invaluable wildlife sidered as nuisances or pests. or for or reward unless licenced to do so. resource! ) Schedule "B" lists animals that may be ) A person must possess a valid ) lf you are convicted of an offense under captured or killed only forthe specific pur- Brrtish Columbia Guide Outfitter Licence or lhe Wildlife Act or regulations, or the pose of protecting property unless an open Assistant Guide Licence in order legally Migrotory Birds Convention Act, 1994 season is designated by regulation (see to guide hunters.The government licences (Canada), the Cdminal Code (respecting Regional Schedules for open seasons). guides to ensure that their activties can be the possession or use of firearms while ) Schedule "C" contains animals that may closely monitored and regulated. hunting), or another cause considered sufi- be captured or killed anywhere and at any > MWLAP intends increase cient by the Director; you may: time in the province.These mostly intro- to its enforce- ment efforts to stop illegal guiding.A per- your huriting duced species are detrimental to property ) ha,e and/orfre:rm licence(s) son who guides without the proper licence cancelled for an aurtomatic period and native wildlife. (Hunting these species minimum trat commits an offence.A person uses can fir,re years, requires a hunting licence if they are not who the range from one to and which services illegal guide party destroying property or you are off of your of an may as a to inrould run sequentially should there be more property). the offence, be charged and convicted of tharr one cancellation. the same offence. ) upon consideration by the Directorl Schedule B IT'S UNLAWFUL FWRA, for offences that do not carry an (a) Scapanus orarius - coast mole automatic licence cancellation, have your t. to make a false statement an Offlcen (b) Lepus americanus - snowshoe hare to hunting/firearm licence(s) cancelled for a Conservation Officer: Conslable. (c) all of the species of the sub family or period up to thirty years or suspended; 2. to capture, possess or keep in captivity Arvicolinae and lemmings, except ) be liable to a fine which for certain Ondonatra zibethicus - muskrat. any live wildlife without a permit. 3. to possess or wantonly take, injure or offences will range between a) up to (d) Neotoma cinerea - bushy-tailed woodrat andlor 6 months imprisonment destroy a bird, egg, or the nesl of a bird $25,000 for (.) all species of the genus Peromyscus - majorrty except those designated by regulations, the of ofences under the Wildlife deer mice Act ($500 year (ie: crows. English sparrows, cowbirds, to $50,000 and /or I impris- (0 Erethizon dorsatum - porcupine onment for subsequent offences, magpies, Rock doves or European starlings b) up to (e) Thomomys talpoides - northern pock- and or their egg or nest). $50,000 /or 5 months imprisonment et gopher for offences that could harm the wildlife (h) Marmota fl aviventris - yellow-bellied 4. to buy or sell migratory birds (or their eggs or nests). resource or that reflecl serious unethical marmot practices related illegal 5. to traffic in live wildlife, wildlife meat or to hunting ortrap- (i) Marmota monax - woodchuck ping ($ 1,000 100,000 year offerto do so except as authorized by to $ and/or I (j) Spermophilus columbianus - imprisonment for subsequent offences) and Columbian ground squirrel per,mit. 6. to traffic in dead wildlife or a part of c) $ 1,000 to $ 100,000 and/or I year (k) Mephitis mephitis - slriped skunk imprisonment offences related wildlife except when the wildlife was for to the 0 Procyon lotor - raccoon illegal trade in live wildlife or killing endan- lawlully krlled in BC during an open sea- (m) Spilogale pr-rlorius - spotted skunk gered species ($2,000 son under the Wildlife Act or lawfully to $ 150,000 and/or months imprisonment for subsequent Schedule C brought into BC, or when trafficking in l8 (a) Rana catesbeiana - American bullfrog cast antlers gr when the wildlife or part offences) (b) all species of the fami| Chelydridae - of wildlife has been processed into a You should also be aware that: . snapping turtles product that no longer resembles the ) lfyou are convicted ofan offence under (c) Didelphis virglniana - North American original wildlife or part, the Migratory Birds Convention Ad, 1994 oPossum 7. to discha;ge, dump, discard or dispose (Canada), you will have your migratory (d) Sylvilagus floridanus - eastern cottontail of litter: game bird permit cancelled automatically; (e) Oryctolagus cuniculus - European rabbit 8. to shoot, hunt or capture any hawk fal- ) lf you are convicted of two wildlife or (0 Yyocastor coypus - nutria con, owl or eagle except under permit. firearm offences within a period of two (g) all species genus of the Sciurus - grey 9. to deface any notice posted under years, your hunting and {irearm licences will squirrels & fox squirrels authority of lhe Wildltfe Aa. be cancelled for an automatic minimum (h) all species of the genus Corvus - crows, 10. to damage or interfere with a law.fully- period ofone year; except Corvus corax - common raven set trap. ) lf you do not pay any fine(s) imposed for (i) Pica pica - Black-billed Magpie I l. to hunt a grizzly bear or black bear less wildlife offence(s), all licences, permits and 0 Passer domesticus - House Sparrow than 2 years old or any bear in its com- (k) Sturnus vulgaris - European Starling limited entry hunting authorizations issued Pany to you under the Wildlife Act will be auto- (l) Columbia livia - Rock Dove (Domestic I 2. to hunt trre whrte (Kermode) or blue p;^^^^\ F-h- matically cancelled, and you will be ineligible , ,5vv, ,./ (Glacied colour ohases ofthe black bea: to obtain new licences until the fine(s) (m) Molothrus ater - Brown-headed | 3 io hudt a spdtted cougar kitten or is/are paid; Cowbird and the nests or eggs of any cougar accompanying it. these bird species may be destroyed, | 4. to kill or wound wildlife by accident or to ) Persons who have had their hunting privileges COLLAREDWILDLIFE proted life or proper-ty and fail to licence suspended or cancelled promptly report are ineligible to apply for LEH. ) Please avoid shooting any collared, the killing to an Offlcer: 15. process implanted or ear-tagged wildlife. Collared to kill wildlife while in the of animals carry radio transmitters for committing offences against any statute 14... drooling and difficulty swallowing, increased Understanding animal health requires the West NileVirus drinking and urination, poor coordination or collection of information about the diseases Since l999,West NileVirus (WNV) has stumbling, trembling or depression.There is and parasites that occur in individuals and been detected in over 150 North no eviderrce to suggest that CWD can populations over tme.The Wildlife Health American wild and captive bird species as infect humans. As a precaution, the World Program rs interesled in reports olthese well as a number of mammals and even alli- Health Organization and other human occurrences.Videos, written or oral descrtp- gators. Signs of infection in wildlife can heahh experts recommend that all prod- tions or photographs can be valuable i"ng" f.Jt nonb, to severe symptoms of ucts from animals known to be infected sources of information. lf you would like to neurological illness. Commonly reported with any prion disease should not be used report an occurrence'of wildlife disease, signs in animals have included weakness, . for human food. Experts suggest that please use the form on the on-line Wildlife stumbling, trembling, head tremors, inabil ity hunter in areas where CWD has been Disease Manual to flylwalk, and lack of awareness that identified should avoid eating the brain, (1-rttp//rnruvwunbc.calnlu/wi ldlife-diseases-bd allows them to be easily approached and spinal cord, eyes, tonsils, spleen or lymph specimen.htm) to help collect the appropri- handled, Some game birds have tested notes of deer and elk, because the infec- ate information and/or samples, or contact positive forWNV. Howeve[ there is no evi- tious agent tends to concentrate in those the Biodiversity Br anch's Wildlife dence of humans infected by consumption tissues. At this time, CWD is not known to Veterinarian directlY at of properly-cooked infected game meat. lt occur in BC or in any wild cervids in neigh- wildl if@zictoria L gov,bc.ca. is recommended that hunters wear gloves bouring jurisdictions, and BC is considered when dressing dead birds to Protect against Avian lnlluenza &Wild Birds to be at low risk for thrs disease. MWLAP accidental injury and exposure to blood. Strains of Avian influenza (Al) virus have and the WildlifeVeterinarian are interested been found in at least 90 species of wild Ifyou find sick or dead wildlife,contoctyour in reports (and samples from) any cervid birds around the world,Wild birds have not closest A4W,4P offrce or theWildlife exhibiting signs of this disease for our been reported to be affected at any 2004 Veterinorion. CWD surveillance program. Please let us Al outbreak sites in domestic poultry in Chronic Wasting Disease know if you wish to help with information. is no evidence that Nor th America,There ChronicWasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal Please see the Wildlife Health webpage contracc avian influenza directly humans disease ofthe central nervous system that http:i/wl apwww. govbc.calwld/wldhealth.htm I birds or that consumption of from live wild affects mule deer: white-tailed deer and elk. for additional information on all of these games birds will cause Al in infected Signs of the disease include gradual weight subjects.Thank you for your interest, humans. loss and changes in behaviour: including

B.C. Forest Senrice ["gJ Campgrounds €.ffiffiffi*

Wherever you travel in B.C. you can be sure a Forest Service recreation site is nearby to provide a uniquely British Columbian camping experi;nce. To maintain the rustic setting of our campgrounds only basic facilities - such as fire .ringi, picnic tables and pit toilets - are provided'

A fee may apply at some recreation sites, depending on services Provided.

ltre Ministry of Forests works with partners to manage recreation sites to best meet the needs of nearby communities and the surrounding region. These partners include local recreation groups, forest companies, First Nations, regional districts, and others.

For more info visit the ministry website at: Firearms Rifles Shotguns-- o, Provinci.al Bag L Archery Note: Some hunts and o) t= Lrmtts areas have specific rt)I E U I restrictions. See region's for descriptions. E ]section = lBrc cAt{E lei;"n C, lt,l.n Yesr I BowA, D ".q' Yesl Bow B, C, D

Yes No Bow A, C, D .)rlt Yes Yesl BowA, C, D

Yes Yesl Bow A. C. D - Yes Y"tl Bow B, C, D 3* (see Deer Licences) Yes No BowA, C, D \el Yes No BowA. C. D 1 Bow B, C, D 1 Bow A, C, D 1 BowA, C, D BowA, C, D Bow A, C, D

Bow B, C, D

Turkey ...... 1 Upland Game Birds - see next pg Raccoon ....NBL* Skunk...... N81*

Duck,.....see next page* Geese . . ., ..see next pagex

NOTES ARCHERY Boy A (Grossbow)({oe; compound crossbow) - Must have a pull shotgun must have a bore size of 20 gauge or larger and 1gt,,in1lude of.noiess kg ( 150 lbs) or a bolt (quarrel) weighing no less than I 6'2 use shells of shot size No. I Buck or larger: lt.ri^S "--- -,- ---- g(250grains).Forbiggame,thebolt(quarrel)musthaveabroadheadofat 2 grouse' ptarmigan, or turkey, only EiJ z i .,-n (z/8 in) at the widest point. 3 grouse or ptarmigan only (aoes crossbow)- Must have pull of Bow- -;. B (Crosslowl not includL compound than non-toxic shot g 4 possession or use of shot other is dih;;-S! [g'( f 20 lbs) or a bolt (quarrel) weighing no less than I 6.2 prohibited, except for pigeons or doves, See p, 17, (250 grains). For 6ig game,the boh (quarrel) must have a broadhead of at be loaded with single projeclile or be lbast 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point. shotgun must not g targi than t0 gauge; musr not ,r" .1o." than I shotgun Boy j (!3mpound Crossbow) - Must have plPll"- ,::t",l.ltl peak weight or bolt weighing no less than l6'2 g (250 grains)' while hunting migratory game birds, unless each snotlun (100 ibt at a ior, big gal:' mYst have an arrow wrth a broadhead at least 7'2 cm (7/8 in) in excess of one rs disassembled or unloaded and at the widest Point' "..;;. t"l! bear may not be hunted by pracing bait or by using a ?r(h"oif;3V;f,m*:;f:',TfJi::hY:ljil""Lil ;i}";f:tf'. dead animal or part of h as bait. u.-fi, *,tf' a'broadhead at least 2.7 cm Q78 in) at the widest point. (does iStuAq ammunition to hunt bison must be constructed with Bow E (Bison only) - For bison, the bow 191 5ompound. a pull no less than (50. lbt within the archer's a I /5 grarn or larger Dull(' " :t, which retains 2,7 I 2 joules crossbbw) must hive /7. ,6^kg arrow greater than 76 g (400 g1alns) in weight and a uroad- (2'000 ft lbs) or more energy at 100 m' draw lengh, an head greater than g. I g in weight and z.z cm (7/8 in) at its widest point.

16... sections for open seasons' additional ) lt is unlawful to continue to hunt game species on a day in which Check regional bag limits. the daily bag limit of that species haibeen taken, or; on the day or restrictions and regional subsequent to the day in which the seasonal bag limit for that species of game has been taken. Firearms ) No person shall hunt wildlife with a handgun. ) ln the table on the previous page and the regional schedules, NBL loader containing powder and shot in the barrel but means No Bag Limit.An entry such as "2(l)" used for ungulates means the ) A muzzle (ie, no powder in the pan of a flint lock or no cap in the season bag lirnrt is two animals of that species, one of which may be antler- unprimed nipple of a percussion lock) is not considered a loaded firearm less, An enlry such as " I 0(20)" for game birds means the daily bag limit is l0 Code (Canada). and the possession limit while hunting or returning from hunting is 20. under the Criminal with a set gun, or to hunt wildlife with a ) The table on the previous page indicates the maximum number of ani- ) lt is unlawful to hunt magazine capable of I pump, repeating or auto-loading shotgun with a mals which a hunter maytake in the province in one licence year (April shells. to March 3l). Exceptions to the Provincral bag limits may apply to some holding more than two species in some regrons. Provincial bag limits may be achieved by hunting in ) lt is unlawful to use full metal jacketed, non-expanding, tracer; one or more regions provided ihe regional bag limits are not exceeded. incendiary or explosive bullets for hunting or trapping game. ) lt is unlawlul to hunt with a firearm that is designed, attered or ) The ddf bag limrl for ducks in aggregate is 8, except for restricted intended to be aimed and fired by the action ofone hand orthat species: Pintail, Goldeneye, Harlequin and Canvasback has a barrel less than 305 mm (12 in) in len$h. for Canvasback is 4, Northern Pintail is 4, ) The daily bag limit Retrieval Goldeneyes is 2 and Harlequins is 2. Please see regional sections. ) No person shall kill, cripple or wound game without making all geese in aggregate is 5, except in Region 2. ) The daily bag limit for all reasonable effort to retrieve and include it in his/her bag limit.The ) The possession limit for all migratory game birds at all times (includ- retrieved game shall be killed immediately and included in the ing while hunting, returning from hunting or at a residence) is two times the hunters bag limit. oai y limit. ) lt is lawful for a person to retrieve a dead or injured game animal ) The possession limit for all upland game birds while hunting or whh the assistance of a power boat provided no person in the returning from hunting is three times the daily limit except for Sharp- power boat is in possession of a loaded firearm. tailed Grouse and pheasants (Region 4 only) where the possession limit Falconry is two times the daily limit.The possession limit for Sharp'tailed Grouse ) Licenced falconers may hunt small game by the use or with the in Region 78 is three times the daily limtt. aid of raptors throughout the Province during the regular open sea- son or during bow only seasons subject to the applicable bag limits as indicated in the regional schedules. Dogs ) The use of dogs is permitted in the hunting of all game, but dogs must be on a leash when used to hunt deer: elk, moose, mountatn sheep, mountain goat and caribou. Unleashed dogs may be used to . Fish, Boning and Skinning hunt small game, lynx, bobcal grizly beaq black bear or cougar: Any person may train dogs by allowing them, under supervision, to pur- sue game birds from August I to April 30 on Crown Land' and on private land August I to March 3l' . Hand or Electric $ee more''1;il'::.",1 restrictio ns H!::t

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. Hand Saws and Blades SHOT BAN The use of toxic (lad) shot for hunting waterfowl has been prohib- ited in British Columbia since 1995 and in Canada since l997.The ban applies to all ducks, geese, coots and snipe. lt does not apply to quail, partridge, pheasants upland gamebirds (grouse, ptarm@n, _and tlrkey),migratory upland gamebirds (pigeons, doves), ravens (where seasons exist), or tartet shooting, ahhough a local restriction may be implemented if there is a conflict with an important wetland. Federal regulations currently identif steel. shot, bismuth shot' tuJlg- Tou, FnrE: 1 -888- 477 -7701 sten-iron ihogtin shot,tungsten - matrixshot,and tungsten - poly- mer shot as the only non-toxic shot permitted for use on water- FEx' 1-604'321'1334 Z--ftl fowl, coot and snipe. Hunters are advised to contact the Cll/S CanadianWildlife'Service in Delta for more details. --5 54 E. 69th. Ave., Vancouver BC $Cy'.-9404710) iYou should also know it's unlawful: cnrc.gc.ca/sqnrise-e.htm l.The portions if that person transfers ir. to shoot wildlife from a motor vehicle or responsibility remains with the possession of the wildlife to a recipient i a boat propelled by a motor: hunter to make the determination of who complies with the reguirement J and sunset in the field based i2. to hunt migratory brrds from a power sunrise Edible portions do not include meat on existing tenain and circumstances. boat. that has been damaged and made i I t. to hunt migratory game birds from ll2 ir. to use a power boat, aircraft, or motor inedible by the method of taking.Of 1 hour after sunset to I /2 hour before vehicle or other mechanical device to grizly bean cougar or a furbearing animal I sunrise. See #10 above. disturb or harass wildlife. other than a black bear: the hide must be J ,2. to hunt wildlife by the use of, or with the i4. to hunt, take, wound or kill big game removed to the person's normal dwelling aid of a light or an illuminatrng device. while it is swimmrng unless it has been place or to a meat cutter the owner or t3. to use poison for the hunting, trapping, I previously wounded. operator of a cold storage plant or to'a ! taking or krlling of any wildlife. is. to discharge, carry or have in possession taxidermist, tanner or a fur trader: A t4. to use recorded or electronic calls to person kills wildlife is exempted i a firearm containing live ammunition in its who hunt wildlife except wolf, coyote, from the requirement to remove the i breech or in its magazine attached to the I ! cougar, lynx or bobcat hide ifthat person transfers possession of ! firearm, in or on a railway ca[ motor t5. to use live birds as decoys or recorded I vehicle, sleigh, aircraft, or bicycle. the wildlife to another person who I bird calls to hunt game birds, i6. to carry a cocked crossbow in or on a complies with the requirement t6. to hunt migratory game birds within 400 t vehicle, or to discharge a bow from a metres of any place where bait has been I vehicle of any kind t deposited unless that place has been fiee to hunt or transport hunters or wildlife l of bait for at least 7 days. I by a helicopter: t 17. to kll wildlife (with the exception of to hunt wildlife from an aircraft grizzly bear, cougar or a fur bearing to hunt wildlife within 6 hours of being SGn Lfi The Gun Shop animal other than a black bear) and fail . New used rifles air-borne in an aircraft other than a to remove from the carcass the edible . regularly scheduled commercial aircraft. Stocking Dillon Dealer portions ofthe four quarters and loins to . to hunt game, except migratory game Repairs and Refinishing person's normal dwelling place or to birds, from one hour after sunset to one the ph:504.941.6935 or the owner or operator hour before sunrise. To find out the a meat cutter rar:604€41.6944 a of a cold storage plant. A person who time of sunrise and sunset, consult #8-970 WestuDod Street krlls wildlife is exempted from the local newspaper or the following Coquidam, BC V5C 514 website: http://www.h ia-i ha. nrc- requirement to remove the edible

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It is important to remember that many BC Hydro rights-of-way are located through private properties. The property owners have granted certain rights to BC Hydro, including the right to build, maintain, and access our transmission lines. However, these rights do not extend to public access. Any individual traveling along our rights-of-way located on private properties without the property owner's consent is subject to the same laws of trespass as if they were trespassing on any other private property.

BC Hydro asks that you not use our rights-of-way unless you have the consent of the appropriate property owner. lf you require additional information, please call 1-800-BCHYDRO (224-9376) or use the 'Contact us' form on our Web site. BGhgdro ll! A02-i 01 Photo courtesy of Kootenay Sleds and Wheels The Fish and Wildlife Recreation and and Conservation Officer: Service 3. Don't try long shoc,At long range Allocation Branch recognizes three receive complaints each year that you may hot be able to make an types of moose antler regulations. some bull moose harvested under adequate study of the antler points. These regulations include the "spike' antler regulations are misidentified, 4. Respect your prey.Take the time fork bull", "tripalm bull" and " l0 point shot and left in the field. and'effort to be sure your tarS€t is bull" (see page 3).The antler [t is the responiibility bf the hunter to legal. lf you arent positive, don't regulations have been used to improve ensure that the moose is legal.The shoot. ratios and maintain suitable.bull:cow following notes will help to ensure Should you accidentally shoot an illegal providing as much hunting while that you correctly identify a legal bull , bull moose, field dress the carcass, has been opportunity as possible. BC moose: leave it at the scene, go the nearest moose antler regulations for 20 uiihg You may not be able to identify the phone and report the matter to the years.The spike-fork bull was l. number of antler points without closest Conservation Officer Service. in Omineca in 198 l, implemented the good quality high power binoculars; Hunters who accidentally shoot an and is now also used in the Southern You rnay find it helpful to pack a illegal animal and report it are viewed (Regions 3 and 8) and the lnterior small spotting scope as well. in a different light than those who Peace.The tripalm bull regulation was intentionally kill an illegal animal, or fail 2. Take your time.You may not be implemented in the Peace in l996.The to report the matter. Each case will be bull regulation was developed able to identify the number of l0'point investigated and iudged individually- in 2003 to provide some additional points without a lengthy addition opportunity to harvest large bulls in observation, and you may not be Hunters are reminded that, in refaining evidence of species and the Peace. able to correctly count the Points to until the bull moves his head about. sex, they must retain the antlers from While moose antler regulations have their moose while returning from their proven,successful, the FWRA Branch hunt.

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Resident 3 female, a portion of the person who killed 4 who lawfully kills a furbearing animal is (b) to identif the sex of a permit nurhber of the 5 exempt from paying the prescribed royafty udder or teats. the animal, S fee unless he offers the pelt for sale. See 5) Desprte seclions 3 and 4 above, a person who ) the species licence number under which currentTrapping Regulations on page 94 is in possession of a portion of a carcass or the animal was taken, and for royalty fees. Payment of a royalty fee is hide does not commt an oflence if ) the species and sex ofthe animal taken. required only upon the initial sale of the (a) the person did not kill the wildlife they possess, Anyone having wildlife butchered and pack- pelt. Furbearing animals may only be hunt- (b) the person received the wldlife from the aged is required to obtain from the butcher ed where an open hunting season is person who killed it , a receipt which indicates: declared. (c) the person possesses the portion ofthe ) the Hunter Number: ) Royalty fee paYments maY be sub- carcass or hide for a pupose contemplated in ) the species licence numberl . mitted by mail or courier with cheque' section 36 (2) (is taking rt to their residence, a ) the species, and sex ofthe animal taken. money order or credit card to: Permit meat cutter; etc) of the Wd4reAcC & Authorization Service Bureau, 2975 (d) the person is transporting the portion of the Game Check Rd, PO Box 9372 Stn Prov lutland carcass or hide in compliance with section 37 ) All hunters, with or withoul game, when Govt,Yictoria, BCVSW 9M3 (has a record of receipt seeTransporting encountering tem porary checking stations or by fax: 250-387-0922. Wildlife this page) of the Act, and operated by an officer; are required by law sells pelt of a fur bear- > lf.the hunter the (e) the person who killed the wildlife to stop and report.Their compliance with a licensed FurTrader;they are ing animal to possesses a portion ofthe carcass or wildlife and firearms laws will be determined. exempt from paying the roYaltY. hide with the parts attached as required EXPORT FROMTHE POSSESSION AND in 2) and 3) above. reporting and com- PROVINCE TRANSPORTATION ) See also compulsory pulsory inspection requirements, page 2l' ) lt is unlawful to expoh wildlife from BC unless you have a valid export permit or Game Birds SPecies Removing Evidence of Sex & permit ) Anyone who possesses or transports a exempted from holding an export Evidence of species and sex may be removed game bird must leave attached to the car- ) An export permh is required if the ani- from the carcass or the hide of game: cass one feathered wing. mal is exported more than 30 days from ) after it arrives at a Person's normal the date of kill. lf exported less than 30 Big Game dwelling place and is butchered and stored days from the date of the kill, either the ) lt is unlawful to possess or transport a there for consumption on the premises' species licence or (where compulsory big game animal that was killed unintention- ) after it is taken to a meat cutter or the inspection is required) the Compulsory ally by accident or collision, or was illegally owner or operator of a cold storage plant, lnspection Data Sheet may serve as an killed. or export permit. ln the case of an animal covered under C.|.TE.S. (Convention on I Anyone wlro possesses or transports the ) after it has been inspected by an official ) lnternational Trade in Endangered Species carcass or part of the carcass of elk moose, of MWLAP of Fauna and Flora) a C.|.TE.S. permit is cMbou, mule (black-tailed) deen white-tatbd NOTE: lt is not an offence to possess bear also required for grizzly bear; black bean deer or fallow deer must leave attached to the genitalia attached to the hide or carcass wolf cougar; lynx or bobcat exported out carcass or part of the carcass a readily identif- is no longer needed on a bear and after it of Canada. able part of the hide that is not less than 6 cm' carcass as evidence of sex, the genitalia may ) A person who is ordinarily a resident of or the tail. be removed from the hide at the above the United States may export a black bear locations if immediately destroyed and dis- 2) Anyone who possesses ortransportsthe hunted by the person, if it is in a fresh, caribou, mule posed of at that location. Leaving evidence whole carcass of an elk moose, frozen or salted condition and the Person and sex on the carcass will not (black-tailed) deer; white-tailed deer'or fallow of species is exporting only the hide, the hide with deer shall leave attached to the carcass spoil or in any way contaminate the meat' paws and claws attached, the skull, or the (a) to identify the sex of a male, either a testicle or organs, without obtain- Transporting Wildlife meat excluding any part ofthe penis, or that portion ofthe head ing a C.|.TE.S. export permit. All persons who possess, transport or ship which bears the antlers, and ) Hunters planning to hunt in M.Uls 7- l9 wildlife or parts of wildlife within the (b) to identi! the sex of a female, a porlion of the or7-20 and accessing BC by way of the British Columbia must have udder or teats, or that portion ofthe head Province of Alberta border should contact the MWLAP with them:the species licence under which wtrich in males normally bears antlers. regional office in Fort St. John to obtain the animal was taken by that Person, prior starting their hunt. 3) Anyone who possesses ort'ansports the export permits to ' by per- whole carcass or part of the carcass of big Or; if the animal was taken another ) When a big game animal has been game, other than that described in 2) above, son:' processed by a taxidermist, a tanner or page 77) must leave attached to the carcass: ) A record of receipt (see ofthe meatcutten it may be exported with an lives in (a) to identify the sex of a male, either a testicle or wildlife showing: export permit to the hunter who part ofthe penis, and ) the date and place of receiPt., another province or in another country coninued on Page 22','. 20 ... x Mule bucks in MUs 7-19 to7-22,7-31 Compulsory lnspection Centre$ see Regional Map' . PARTS REQUIRED - deer to 7-36,7 -42 to 7 -52,7-54, 7-57, 7-58' must lnformation required for Compulsory Reporting Forgrizz\bearandforcougar: t *;l be compulsory reported within 72 hours by and lnspection include: . the skull and the hide bearrng I rp,.-.-r--:m I manually depositing a completed Harvest l. the hunters name, address, telephone number: box located ' in the case of males, a testicle Data Card into a 24 hour drop and Hunter Number: or $ ffi* I outside only the MWLAP offices in Fort 2. the location where the animal was taken, partofthepenis,or ffi *'H Nelson, Fort St John, Dawson Creek, 3. the date the animal was taken, - in the case of females, a portion of { i Chetqrnd, or 282 Second Ave in Prince 4. the sex ofthe animal taken, and the teats or mammary gland. 5. the licences under which the animal was taken, l Hl George. (ie. Dall's, For mountain sheep 1 See LEH synopsis for addrtronal requirements, !(t4$ Note: A person authorrzed to trap is exempt Stone's, California or RockY from the requirements noted above wrth respect Mountain): COMPULSORY INSPECTION to fur bearing animals taken by trapping . ffir"*;".-] Compulsory Inspectors will not complete the the portion ofthe skull i (Biqhom&Thinhorn) I Compulsory Reporting of fur bearing animals compulsory inspection unless ALL informatlon and including the nasal bones, the I .,..-:r^ I taken by trapping is on page 93. i $ parts are submitted and able to be collected. entire eye-socket, the horns -.A$iji'"A Hunters are not in legal possession of the wildlife and the associated connective i tr#t Compulsory lnspection for Hunter and tv*t i unless they comply with compulsory inspection bone structure. L*-:::**...... 1 Harvest is no longer available through requirements. . the horns for insertion the MWLAP Regional Offices of a numbered aluminum plug by an officer: Except as iroted, all compulsory inspected For mountain goat: i Compulsory lnspeclions are a requirement for species must be submitted to a compulsory t game BC Hunting inspector for the purpose oftaking measurements . the horns. Mountain Goat specific species under the i Regulations.These species are submitted for the or parts of the animal required for management For caribou: 1, ffi puiposes ofdata collection and enforcement, (ie,tooth) within 30 days of the kill (see note . the incisor (front) tooth, I The Compulsory lnspection process includes excePtion below). lal i/ regarding trapping the antlers, and for a caribou '4, taking measurements and/or parts of the ani- The following species of game must be submitted wrthout at least one main beam mals for scientiflc analysis and provides wildlife about the to a regional compulsory inspection centre: measuring over 60 cm p4 inche$ in len$h, the managers with valuable information hide with evidence of sex attached. sex, age and condition of animals being harvest- .grizzlybean .cougarcaribou in concert with For elk taken in Regions 2,8 and 7 ed. Compulsory lnspections . mountain goat sheeP other data collection methods enable managers 'mountain (MU 7-2 to 7-15,7-17,7'24to7-25)z elk taken in Regions 2,8 and 7 to set more specific hunting regulations. ' . g) and 7'25) an incisor (front) tooth (Regions 2 and Without adequate information, the risk of over (MU 7-2 to 7-15, 7-17,7'24 to man- - for males, the antlers attached to a portion of harvests would increase, thereby requiring L Grizzly bear, mountain goat and agers set more conservative harvest levels in the upper skull. or to mountain sheep must be submitted to order to protect animal populations. portion ol the skull or a a inspector within 30 days - for females, the upper cornpulsory ln response to requests from hunting, trapping of portion of the teats or mammary gland, or before December 5 of the Year and guide outfitting groups concerning the need first. kill, whichever occurs I the COMPULSORY REPORTING for alternate Compu I sory nspecti on locati ons 2. Persons who gain the wriften approval from A person who takes or kills the following species and flexible hours and the Minislry's need to resources on other priority a Wildlife Biologist,Wildlife Technician or in any Management Unit: refocus constrained areas. Compulsory lnspections are now provid- Official of MWIAP prior to hunting can . . bobcat lynx bison 'wolverine ' ed throuqh the contracted services of qual'fied submit such animals for inspection within . moose in Regions 3,4,5,6,7A Compuls6ry lnspectors located in 27 locations 30 days after the last day ofthe hunt. (Omineca), or I throughout BC.This detivery system provides an who use the service of a 3. Persons . turkey (bearded), in Region 4 improved service to hunters and at the same licenced guide for the of time results in a more efficient use of staff PurPose . to l-13 or in Region 4 hunting a caribou or an elk in Region 2 wolf in MUs l-l resources, . Regions I or 4 or I must subrnit suclr animals for elk in The Ministry undertook a broadly based and the last inspection within 30 days after . mule (black-tailed) deer in MUs 7- l9 transparent Procurement process for quali{ied day of the hunt of the continucus to 7 -22:7 -31 to 7-36, 7 -42 to 7 -52,7 -54, indivrduals who met the criteria for Compulory season in which the animal was taken, 7-57,7-58* lnspectors. Following a thorough selection . Records Check and a com- 4. Persons who use the services of a mule (black-tailed) deer bucks or process, a Cdminal white-tailed deer in MUs 3'l 2 to 3'14, prehensive training cou'se, successful candidates licenced guide for the PtrrPose of 3-31 and 3-34 to 3-44 during were appointed by the Chief Conservation hunting a grizzly bea4 rnountain goat, 3.17 to the September I to SePtember 9 Offlcer as Compulsory lnspectors under the or mountain sheep rnust subrnit such youth and bow onlY seasons. Env i r o n m ent Ma n o ge m e nt AcL. animals for inspection within 30 deys The Compulsory lnspector locations are listed afterthe last dry cfthe continuous f4ust, within 30 days afterthe date of the kill, on the regional maps of each region. seaon inwtrich tfie anlmal was tatr

.21 to items I to 3. ) British Columbia is part of a North them of each species acquired. "Why American system of recording wild sheep (b) the date of receipt of the wildlife or ) The question is frequently asked, documentation?"The answer identification and hence all sheep horns parts of them. do I need this person presentation of the documen- that are taken to a taxidermist in the (c) the name and address ofthe is simply that recipient, i,e. the province, must be inspected by an officer of from whom wildlife or Parts of them tation helps to protect the from MWLAP and a numbered plug inserted in were acquired, and taxidermist, tanner or meatculten possession; it is one ofthe horns before the animal can be (d) the serial number; date and type of prosecution for illegal or part law, a "PaPer trail" exists exported, or re-exPorted if the animal licence under which the wildlife required by and an investigation be required, ln addi- originated outside the Province. of it was taken. should fulfill these requirements the tion, some taxidermists, as agents for their ) Where a hunter or taxidermist, tanner ) ln orderto hunter; when he or she takes the parts of clients, present the necessary parts ofgame or meatcutter has any doubt or questions he or she wishes processed to animals for compulsory inspection by a about how to proceed under any circum- the animal the business concerned, must take with him Wildlife Act office[ where the hunter is stances which are not correred in the fore- her the following documentation: unable to do so personally ln such cases it going, he or she should contact the FWRA or and species licences is mandatory that the hunter provide the Branih or a MWLAP regional office as l. his or her hunting cancelled species taxidermist with all the information soon as possible. with the appropriately licence. required for the inspection, including the ) Hunters possessing a mountain goat, 2. Limited Entry Hunting Authorization, if location of the kill. lf such information can- mountain sheep, caribou or grizzly bear such was required in order to hunt the not be produced by the agent, who maY harvested.in 8.C., who musl drive through animal. also be a guide outfitter in the case of a theYukon and back into B.C. in orderto 3. Compulsory lnspection Data Sheet, non-resident, then the animal may be submit the animal for compulsory inspec- which confirms that the animal has seized by a conservation offcer or consta- tion, are exempt from obtaining an exPort been inspected by a WildlifeAct officer: ble until all the documentation is complete' permit for" this purpose. where such an inspection is required' Diffculties in such srtuations occur often c.l.T.E.s. 4. his or her trapping licence, if the animal enough that hunters should take special care to ensure that all information is avail- ) The "Convention on the lnternational was taken under that authoritY allows possession able to an inspecting officer: Trade of Endangered Species" (C.l.IE.S.) 5. the valid permh that is required in requires that a special Convention Export of the animal if a permit Permit be obtained for the export from exceptional circumstances. would not be Canada of all grizzly bean black bean couga[ ) Normally a hunter required to have either a trapping licence lynx, bobcat and wolf or Parts of these ani- game animal, in addition mals. Such permits leaving Canada or permit for a big directly from British Columbia may be obtained by aPPlYing to the Taxide Fermit & Authorization Service Easle Bureau,2975 Jutland Rd, PO Box g\rre =Wes rht 9372 Stn Prov Govt,Victoria, BC V8W 9M3.ApPlication forms are available from Government Agents or at Tanning Head mounts, Life size mounts, Rugs etc. gov. bc. calPasbl - http://wl apwww. V2R 5Ng applications.htm #4-7gOO Enterprise Drlve, Chlltiwack, BC Enail: Note: Persons Ieaving Canada may NOT Ph:6O4-7O2-1f56 be able to obtain a C.|.TE.S, permit in Alberta and should obtain a permit in British Columbia before leaving. ffiHffis#TW . TAXI DE RM ISTS,TAN N ERS, LIBERTY SAFES Lifetime WanantY . MEATCUTTERS, FUR Protect yout ,,. Triple wall fireliner . lewellery. Photos . tirearms . Tested & proven fire Protection TRADERSAND COLD . €ollectables. Documents .24K Gold plated handle & dial STORAGE PLANT . Computer Software OPERATORS MIKE EDALL Pnonr: 250'497'5368 n.R. #r sr2 c39, oKANAGAN FAttS, B.C. voH rRo rn*250'497'5118 ) Many hunters wish to have trophies FNEE BROCHURT mounted for display in their homes, or to have the hides tanned for leather and other cfitGf,RY frRCtIERY CENTRE_ lNC. articles, while an even larger number use the tiorttr fimeriiq's Lorgest lndoor drchery Ronge E Prorhop services of a professional meatcutter or cold Fred Bear, Jennings, stor:age plant operator:These businesses are PSE, Hoyt, Mathews, Reflex, Browning required under the Wildlife Act and regula- Martin, tions to keep records of their transactions. Full Line Pro Shop for all your Moilern & nalkianal Archery nee^ ) The regulations state that the following @I information must be recorded: 4855 - 47 Srnrrr. S.E., Cllelnv, AIBERTA T2B 3S5 (a) the total number of wildlife or parG of rru403-255-6830 llrx,4O3-255'6837 22... SUBMITTINGYOUR ) This accurate information enables man- HUNTER SAMPLE agers to set very specific hunting regula- QUESTIONNAIRE tions on a yearto year basis, reducing heavy ) The single largest source of hunter activi- harvests in some areas and extending the ty and game harvest information is the season in others, to balance the needs of annual Hunter Sample Questionnaire. Every the animal population against the needs of public. January, a large portion of the B.C. residents the who have purchased a hunting licence in ) Without adequate information, managers the previous year are sent a questionnaire must set very conservative harvest levels to referring to the species for which a particu- ensure that an overharvest does not occut: lar licence was purchased. Hunters who The managers choices are then limited to have purchased several species licences restricting harvest by closing areas, reducing may receive questionnaires for more than season lengths, or applying Limhed Entry one species and are asked to respond, Hunting, ln this situation, oPen hunting is Replies from those who did not hunt that unacceptable as it risk overharvesting and season, or who were unsuccessful, are just possible long term damage to the resource. GOING HUNTING? as valuable to wildlife managers as the ) Good information makes for good game YOU NEED A information from hunters who did. ln addi- management and good hunting! tion to the standard questionnaire proce- dure,the FWM Branch will contact some hunters by telephone this season. ) Periodic game checks, compulsory inspeclion, and compulsory reporting all provide valuable information for wildlife Game Heads, Rugs, Life Size Mounts. managers across the province. From this Tanned or raw hides and capes, managers can determine who information, a/so horns from allwildlife game. is hunting, where they are hunting, and Phone: (250) 54$9550 other important information about the ani- Fax (250) 542-9@4 mal taken.

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:iii;i.'rr' ' ln canada's National Parks: i: . Hunting is prohibited ',.; ,,.,;,'""""' . prohibited, except on through highways and in Firearms are ,:;t:tt:i:, townsites where they must be unloaded and encased. i ,...,, ,,,,, n :i . Collection or removal of natural objects is prohibited I ,,:; IT (e.g. antlers, skulls) , "' F--z' Close to the Boundary? . lt's your responsibility to know where you are in relation to park l{F boundaries. Obtain appropriate maps or contact park offices. 3@@@ . Encouraging wildlife lo move beyond park bouindaries is illegal. POUND Report suspicious activities: 1-888;WARDENS (toll free) (1-888+92..f$367) jnrcITsIIAFFIIUffi For more information: ,,,,,,j,i'' ,,1,, ,..' Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier Nationa!,i'Pa1ks . . ur:'i .250'837'1194 KootenayNational Park ...... lr:1ll,r:ii..i "..250'347-9361 Yoho National Park . .:,r . . . Pacific Rim National Park Reselve,,*,',,. . . .250'726-7165 Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve ...... 250-559-8818 Gulf lslands National Park Reserve . . ' ' '250-654-4000 ..TO HUNTERIS Hunters are reminded that the antlerrs or. horns of male big garne animals rnust accompany the :tarcass to a residence, a meatcutter or a AquaMar Shipping lne. cold storage planl where a season International Freight Forwarders is based on antler or horn'size. ..*bh* .. 4*-"r 'i;:iil t The same applies to the head of Specializing in Big Game shipping overseas by air and calf juvenile animals where a i;n- n ocean. Experienced, reliable and cost-effective. or ',, ,fiAKR, ' l, specific season exists. l,,l EOUtPtSEilT #100 - 5400 Airport Road South Vancouver lnternational Airport Richmond, BC Canada V7B lM Best Best Selection Prices Tel: 604 270 9958 Toll Fr€e: 866 270 9958 Fax 604 270 9910 email: [email protected]

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Order direct from: www. RecreationalAtlas.com r -800-665-3302 PATENT PEIIDING 24... Again this year, both Roosevelt Elk and Mountain Sheep Special Roosevelt Elk Special Limited Entry Hunts (LEH) are available to BC Limited Entry Hunting are -BnnsH resident hunters. The Special LEH applications LOLUMBIA Fish and Wildlife Recreation and Allocalion BEnch attached here and are also available from regular LEH application outlets. The application fee for each Special LEH application is $15.0o.

There is only one special resident LEH authorization for Roosevelt Elk and one for Mountain Sheep.

TO APPTY Fill out the application attached, cut it out attach a B€'THYOURNAMEAND HAIUNGADDRESS MUST BE PRINTED BELOV cheque and mail as below: OR NEW this year - lf you wish to pay by VISA or Mastercard you may download a V|SA,/Mastercard Payment Authorization form and fill out, print and fax this form along with your application to 250-387-0922 - this form may be downloaded from the following website link: lrttp //wlapw.rvrar. gubcca/ p asb/ application4dfs/credit-card-f orm.pdf enter as many times as you wish; however, you You may . MUST fill out and submit a seParate payment authoriza- INSTRUCTIONS FORCOMPLETING tion form for every aPPlication you submit. For multiple 1. Enter all inbrmatron. An incomplete entry may be disqualified. reach the Victoria address entries you are encouraged to photocopy and use the 2. Tofu entered in this draw, this application must on or bebre 4:30 pm December 10,2@4. applications on this page. Cheque attached in tre amount of $15.00 orVisa/lvlastercard Payment brm acocimpanying this applir:ation Fax to: 25G387{922 CREDIT CARD SECURITY Ar.rtrorizations S The credit card information provided on the VISA/ Mastercard Payment Authorization form will not be retained. Upon authorization of the Payment request, all credit card information will be removed from the application and destroyed.

DEADTINE AND MAILING INSTRUCTIONS Roosevelt Elk and Special Mountain Sheep applications MUST be received in Victoria by 4:3O PM, December 10, 2004. Proof of postage, i.e. postmark, cannot be taken into consideration for late arrivals. Mail your applications as early as possible - do not leave them until the last minute. The Fish and Wildlife Recreation and Allocation Branch cannot accept responsibility for the non-arrival of an application to its Victoria address. ,. Special LEH - Rooseveh Elk and Mountain Sheep :: ' Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection ' Fish and tMldlife Recreation and Allocation Branch I ' +* plobr, 2975 Jutland Road, Victoria, Bc V8T 5J9 DRAW DATES The date and location for the draws for both special authorizations have yet to be determined'

For compl& infornnation on these hunt opportrnitie+ please referto Page 4 of the Limibd Enty Hunting Synopsis 2OO4/O5. space BC is home to about 50,000 mountain From 1993 to 2002,the provincial mountain males than females, Generally, the goats, or 90% ofthe goats in Canada. goat harvest by resident and non-resident between the base ofthe horns ofan adult Goat numbers declined in a number of hunters was comprised of about 727" males male is less than the diameter of the horn horns areas from 1950 to 1975, primarily and 28% females,The goat harvest bY base, while the space between the TI juvenile greater because of over-hunting associated with resident hunters was comprised of 33% of an adult female or is increased access and high harvests of females over the last l0 years, 3l% over the than the diameter of the horn base. Horn female goats. Recent hunting reslrictions last 5 years, and27% overthe last 3 year:s' curvature is the single, most important and reintroductions have largely reversed This is an encouraging trend; However; characleristic to look at. For males, the that trend, and today most mountain goat resident hunters continue to harvest too horn curves back in a more uniform arch; population's in the province are consid- many females in some areas of the province. while for females, the horn tends to curve ered stable. Thus, mountain goat hunters are reminded more abruptly near the tip. that: ln recent years there has been a tnend Remember, pack a spotting scope and take towards an increasing harvest of female Mountarn goat populations are sensitive to your time to observe each goat before goats in some areas. The Wildlife Program harvest. Hunters are requested to select a you select an animal to shoot.Try to iden- at least two is attempting to address this concern male mountain goat. tify the sex of the goat using among of the above criteria. lf you are hunting through voluntary compliance ln order to ensure that you select a male goat wkh a partner: check to make sure You hunters to select a male mountain mountain goat, please pay careful attention are both in agreement. lf you are not sure' (bil[) while hunting. lf high female harvests to the following criteria when viewing hunting regula- don't shootl continue, more restrictive mountain goats: group composition, urina- tions will need to be implemented, tion posture, genitalia, pelage, body size, Mountain goats are very sensitive to over- and most importantly horn shape and size. harvest, and even a small harvest of adult While only one of these criteria may not females can tip the balance between allow you to'reliably distinguish a mde increasing and declining populations.The mountain goat, usually a combination of graph below shows just how sensitive these features will. ln mountain goats are to female harvest. l. Female and juvenile goats are found in goat this example, an unhunted mountain groups throughout the yeanThey are fluciuating yearly in population, while rarely by themselves. Adult males generally response to weather and Predators, live alone for most of the year: However; goats in increases from 1000 to over 2000 from late Octoberto mid Decemberi 100 years.The same population of 1000 'mountain males seek out females, so both sexes can is harvested aI 4% (Reproduced with permission the Huntlng goats then be found together at this time of yean from per yean but under 3 different hunting Regu/otlons Summory, Department of Renewable schedules: (l) only adult males are har- 2, During urination, the male stretch for- Resources, Yukon GovernmenL) vested, (2) 16% of tne harvest is males ward with the front legs while keeping the t*_ -- and 30% are females; and (3) 50% ofthe hind legs stationaryThe female, on the harvest is males and 50% is females.When other hand, will move the hind legs apart, 7, This is part of a conttnuing program to only adult males are harvested, goat num- and then squat to situate her rump closer inform hunters of the need to select male bers also increase,When the harvest is to the ground. mountain goats, Copies of a video titled, "ls it a Billy or is it a Nanny?" may be bor- distributed asTO% males and 30% females, 3. lf you are at close range, you may be But when the rowed from regional andVictoria fish and goat numbers are stable. able to observe the genitalia in males, or is increased 50% wildlife offices to help hunters to select harvest composition to observe the black vulval patch ofthe goat popula- male mountain goats. Copies are also females and 50% rnales, the female if the tail is raised. tion rapidly declines. available from the BC Wildlife Federation. 4. Males tend to have a Hunters are encouraged to view this bigger 6eard and pan- video before their mountain goat hunt. taloons and longer hair The Wildlife Program will continue to over the top of the shoul- monitor the proportion of nannies in the ders than do females. harvest and adjust hunting opportunities in response to local goat population 5. Older males are usually trends and harvest. Hunters are requested larger than females, stand- to selecl a male mountain goat. ing 3 to 6 inches higher at the shoulder and slightly The Wildlife Program thanks the BC longer in body length, Wildlife Federation for purchasing copies of the video. 5. Aduh males have longe6 thicker horns and the cir- cumference ofthe horn at the base is greater: Careful observation will show that there is less space between the horns of

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These M.U" boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the B.C. RecreationalAdas,5th edition.

Conipulsory Reporting & Inspection Centres-*l

Compulsory lnspection for hunter harvest is no longer available at I MWLAP regional offices. Compulsory lnspectors will provide this I service at the locations listed below. Please see the MWLAP web- I site at http://wlapwww.gov.bc.calfwlwild/hunting/ci.htm or t contact the regional office for more information. MWLAP Regional Office, Nanaimo: ...... (250) 75 l-3 100 Cl Locations: Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port Hardy

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o BARKLEY SOUND.i REPORT A POACHER/POLTUTER (RAPP) Please see Notice on page 86 for details REGIONAL BAG LIMITS ) TheVancouver lsland Marmot is pro- Bligh lsland Harine Park ..(MU I-t2) tected and Bodega Ridge Deenlhe bag limit for mule (black-tailed) deer must not be disturbed in its Prcv. Park , . . . .(MU t- t) natural habitat. ln Brooks is two, of which I may be antlerless from MU order to protect the Peninsula Prov. Park .(MU l- l2) habitat for the Vancouver lsland Marmots, Cape Scott Prov. Park l-l or special seasons, See Maps Al3,Al5,Al 6, motor vehicles are prohibited (waterfowl 477,AZ3,andA35, On Sidney lsland outside in Block only)* . . . .(MU t- 13) l392of MU l-5 on (the drainage area of the exterior boundaries of the Gulf lslands Green Mountain. the Nahwifti Shushartie addition only is open National Park Reserve, the bag limit is 3 deer ) The use of raptors for hunting small to all hunting) Carmanah (antlered or antlerless) which are in addition to game and waterfowl is permitted in Walbran Frov. Park(MU l-3) Catala lsland Marine Pr.ov. I the provincial limit (see Map Al). Hunters must Vancouver lsland Region during all open Park(MU - l2) obtain the permission of the landowner before seasons, including archery only seasons, Claud Elliott Lake Prov. Park (MU I - I 0) ClayoquotArm Prov. Park . ..(MU l-8) hunting on Sidney lsland. ) On Sidney lsland outside the exterior Grouse:The daily bag limit for and Clayoquot Plateau Prov. Park (MU l-8) blue boundaries of Gulf lslands National Park ruffed grouse is 5 each. See pages Dawley Passage Prov. Park . .(MU l-8) 16 & 17 Reserve and above the mean high-water for additional information on bag limits. Epper Passage Prov. Park . . . .(MU l-8) mark the open season for antlered and Flores lsland Prov. Park .. ,.. (MU l-8) antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS and fal- Gibson Marine Prov. Park (waterfowl low deer is August 23 to February 28105. only)*(shotguns only),...... (MU t-8) A person commits an offence if he or she Hunters must obtain permission from uses opbrates God's Focket Marine Prov. Park(MU l-13) or a motor vehicle in the landowners before hunting on private land following Gold Muchalat Provincial Park(MU l-9) areas: on Sidney lsland. See Map A L Hesquiat Lake Prov Park . . . .(MU l-8) The Parkville-Qualicum Wildlife lYanagement ) The discharge of firearms is prohibited Hesquiat Peninsula Prov. Park (MU l-8) Area in MU l-5 (see map A l9) within 25 metres on either side of the Lower Nimpkish Prov. Park .(MU I - I I) Willow Creek in MU I,6 (see map A20) midline ofWestcanTerminals Road easl of McBride Creek addition to Strathcona Block 1392 of MU l-5 on Green Mountain lndian Reserve #9 and 25 m seaward Provincial Park only . .(MU l-4 Snowmobiles & ATV's are prohibited in from, and including the paved area of Main Lake Prov. Park ...... (MU l-15) Zone B of MU l-5 (Nanaimo River Camp) WestcanTerminals Port site (situated in Marble River Prov. Park . . . . .(MU l- 13) from Sept I to Dec 3l (see MapAlT). MU l-4). See Map A 10. Megin Talbot area only of Strathcona ) lslands Provincial Park ...... (MU l-8) NOTICETO HUNTERS Gulf Special Licence Hunting Area:All persons, 19 years of age or older; Nimpkish Lake Prov. Park . .(MU l- I t) ) No Shooting or No Hunting Areas: hunting on an island in MU l-l (except Nuchatlitz Prov.Park ...... (MU l-12) Hunters I should be aware of these areas as Vancouver lsland), are required to pur- Octopus lslands Marine Prov. Park outlined on page 13. Hunters are also chase a Gulf lslands Special Licence, (waterfowl only)* (shotguns only) responsible identifying for and complying Persons underthe age of l9 must be ,,.....(MU r-rs) with community/municipal No Shooting accompanied by someone over the age of Quatsino Prov. Park .(MU l- I3) by-laws. l9 who holds a Gulf lsland Special Licence. Sandy lsland Prov. Park (waterfowl ) Hunters are reminded that the Evidence of g 100,000 Public Liabilrty and only)* (shotguns only) .. . . . , .(MU l-5) Nanaimo River estuary is within city Property Damage insurance valid while Schoen Lake Prov. Park(MUs l-10, l-l l) limits.A municipal bylaw restricts hunting is required. Sooke Mountain Prov.Park ..(MU l-2) hunting to only a portion of the Sulphur Passage Prov. Park . .(MU l-8) estuary and only ) The Gulf lslands are largely comprised during migratory Sydney Inlet Prov.Park ...... (MU l-8) bird seasons. Maps of the area open of private lands. Hunters are reminded Tahsish-Kwois Prov. Park . . .(MU l- t2) to hunting are available for viewing that they must obtain consent from own- Thurston Bay Marine Prov. Park at theWLAP Regional Office in ers before hunting on private land. Nanaimo, or frrom the City (waterfowl only)* (shotguns only) of ) Hunters planning to hunt,on Galiano, Nanaimo...... (MU t_rs) Denman and Hornby lslands should be Ti'anquil Creek Prov Park . . .(MU t-8) ) The discharge of rifles is prohibited in aware that the ma.jority of these islands are Vargas lsland Prov. Park . . . . .(MU l-8) MU I - | except on Valdes lsland, Sidney now comprised of private lots - large White Ridge Prov. Park . . . . '(MU l-9) lsland and James lsland (and except by block industrial of forest lands no longer Woss Lake Prov.Park ..,...(MU l-l l) permit elsewhere). Note No Shooting or exist. Prior to hunting on private land, x Waterfowl includes duck, coots, com- Hunting areas in MU l- I, Maps A2 to .46. hunters must obtain permission from the mon snipe, snow geese, Ross's geese and ) No hunting or shooting of upland game owner of the propertythey intend to hunt. Canada geese. birds (grouse, pheasant, quail) on Denman PROVINCIAL PARKSAND lsland (situated in MU l-6). ) Park and recreation areas not listed in RECREAflON AREAS this section are closed to hunting and ) Qualicum National Wildlife Area (situat- ) Please refer to closed to the discharge of firearms. ed in l1U I-6) - Hunting,trapping,fishing Site Restrictions Section, page I I for more information. and the possesSion of any firearm (Canada MUNICIPALITIES Wildlife Act) are prohibited in this area. ) ln keeping with Section 29 of the Park ) Municipal bylaws that affect the dis- For further details contact the Canadian and Recreation Area Regulations, the fol- charge of firearms and/or bows are not Wildlife Service office in Delta (Phone: lowing Park and Recreation Areas are only open included in this synopsis. For more infor- 604-9 40-47 I 0) Paci{ic Wildlife Research to the discharge of {irearms, mation, contact individual municipalities. Centre. bows and crossbows during a lawful game hunting season: 28 ... CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT G&JhNtUNE FlREAfrMS To access the BC Hunting and WATER SUPPTY AREA TANDS 522 South Dogwood, Campbell River, B.C. VgW 2Y4 Hunting and discharge of firearms, bow and guns - crossbow are prohibited within CRD Water 0ver200 in stock a true huntlng store, , ,*Oping Regulationr, , Supply Area Lands. T'trese lands are approxi- Reloading supplies + Archery mately 15,500 hectaxes in size located north of + Camo Gear + Riflescopes , Victori4 south of Shawnigan (Renfrew Road), Binoculars + Spotting Scopes west of the Malahat and east of the Sooke and + Ammo. Mail orders welcome .,,viCit r bchuntingl,rgg- rn,, Leech Rivers. For more infomration contact the CRD Water Departrnent at 4?1-9600. 25'o 2ACt 9996

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*Ihere is no bow ond orrow only seoson on the Gulf lslonds in MU l-l (except Gobiolo lslond) or Zone B of MU l-5. See Mop Al7.

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, ' tto SlOOttttC NO HUNTING ABEA "nd f, ,,,,:: HOSrOOnnClnee A r Map A4 Mayne lsland No Shooting or Map A5 Sooke - Metchosin. No Shooting Area and No Shooting or Hunting Areas (situated in MUs l- I , l-2 and I -3). s HuntingArea (situated in MU l-l). d s n

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MapA6 Saturna lsland No Shooting Map A7 Pacific Rim (West Coast) National Park No Shooting or MapAS Nitinat River No Shooting or F{untingArea (Situated in MU l-t). HuntingArea (situated in MUs l-3 and l-8). or Hunting Area. (situated in MU I 4). 30.. MapAl0 Cowichan BayArea (situ- I" _:...-'0 2 ated in MU l-4) Seasonal No \\v" ".^- l (rL l Shootins Area & Shotsun with Shot cr- \ Only Ar!a. Hunting b/Permission Cherry Pt.\ ?a \- Only Area (Ex-Dinsdale property) is . 'Qz --., clos'ed to Huntins exceot for Canada Geese. SEe pagi 30 for sea- r 1.-1 -..=frIli \d]:i :iscffiii*irii son dates. '8'(ffii$H ,1$,i ** coD#$€t=Ss:iiiii:l - '22k^ Ex-Dinsdale (14 mi) MaoAll Cherrv Point No SHOTGUNS WTH SHOT ONLY, SEPT 15 " MAR 11 ShobtingArea $i'cuated in MU l4).

Map Al 3 Nanaimo-l-adysmith No Duncan 14km Mayo Shooting and Shotguns with Shot Lake OnlyArea (situated in MU l-5). ,etli.llmft9 o\ Hunting with, or the discharge of a S. Bdry of ...,,',',.'...... rifle or shotgun using a single projec- Block 32 E&N Railway 2\ tile is prohibited. Michael [ake: No .a(p_ Mayo Lake Shooting on Michael l-ake to the high * Skutz Falls \o- Road _* water mark.A special season east of the oowerline for antlerless mule fth;k-tailed) deer is from SePt I I to Dec l0.A special bow and arrow (black- B.C Hydro onlv season for anterless mule ai64 deer is from Aug 28 io MaoAl4 Enslishman River No Cowichan River Sept 10. Bag limit = 2(l). ShobtingArei(situated in MU l-5).

MapAl2 Mayo Lake No Shooting Area (situated in MU l-4).

A C Hyd,o Map Al7 Nanaimo River Camp Closed Are'a during bow only season for grouse, mule (black-tailed) deer and black bear. Use of snowmobiles and AWt (including all motorcycles) pro- hibited from Sept I to Dec 3l (situated in MU l-5). NO SHOOTING AFEA NO DISCHAFGEOFOF HUNTING WITH FIREAFMS USING A SINGLE PFOJECTILE

rorbers Rd. ttotoen corso Road Map A I 5 Nanaimo - No Shoodng and Shotguns with Shot Only \ Area (situated in MU l-5). Hunting with, or the discharge of a rifle or shotgun using a single proiectile is prohibited.A special season east of the powerline for antlerless mule (black-tailed) {sgp i5 fr6rnSept I I to Dec l0.A special bow and arrow only season for antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer is fromAug 28 Map A I 6 Ladysmith - Malahat Shotgun with Shot to SePt I 0 . Bag limit = i( l). OnlyArea (situated in MUs l-2, l-4 & l-5). Hunting with, or the discharge of a rifle or a shotgun using a single prolectile is prohibited.The special season for anderless mule (black-tailed) deer is from Sept I I to Dec l0.A special bow and arrow sea- son for antlerless mule (black-uiled) deer is from Aug 28 to Sept I 0. Bag limit = 2(l). Map A I I York Lake No Shooting Area (situated in MU l-5). Mao A I 9 Parkville-Oualicum Wildlife Manasement Area (WMA) Acclss Management Alrea (situated in MU I -5). Closed year roun'd Mao A20 Creek Access ManaEement to the operafion of all motor vehicles. Willow Areri (situated in MU l-6). Closed veaF round Map A2l Woodhus Slough No to thd operation of dl m6tor vehiiles. HuritingArea (situated inl'1U I -6).

Campbell \ \\ Fliver District \ ! Boundary \ (No Shooting Area) \ 5.' %" -' .,, Englishman B.C. Hydro R"$ Transmission Line \\ex ",""::",

Map A22 Courtenay - Campbell River Shotgun with Shot Only Area s--D/,",''" (situated in MU l-6). Hunting with, *^1iM^\/s'o" or the discharge of a rifle or a shot- gun using a single proiectile is pro- Mao A24 Lazo Marsh No Shootins Map A25 Comox Harbour No hibited.The special season for antler- or HuntingArea (situated in MU l-?). ShobtingArea (situated in MU l-6). less mule (black-ailed) deer is from Sept I lto Dec l0.A special bow Pipeline--7 Somass Fliver and arrow seuon for antlerless mule (black-oiled) deer is from Aug 28 to Sept t0 Bag limit = 2(l). \\./ -\- Port Johnstone\ ,.: ) Atberni lsland ll;;rrr,,::::,,:l:ll:,T Mun. Wi$&-i Bdry fuE.i-i. liii {rer 1--? ti;:iii#e}{r,: )* 268m (880ft) Alberni lnlet t.R.l

MapA27 Cod Mine Site No MaoA28 Shoemaker Bav No MoA26 Lukwa Lake No Hunting Quinsam ShciotingArea (situated in MU l-6). ShobtingArea (situated ii MU l-4. Arch (situated in MU l-6).

Mao A29 lron River/Ovster River MapA3l Kah'r,eiken River Grtzly Soetial Mule Deer HuniinqArea (situ- Mao A30 Ucluelet lnlet No Shobtins and Beal' and Black Bear Closed Area Mao A32 Conuma River Bow Onlv afed in MU I -6). Special sdason fiir 2 No HuntinsArea (situate8 (siuated in MU l-15). Area in MU l-12).Open for point or greatei mule deer only is in MU l-8). $iruated Bow Ody Hunting of all brg pme 'Sept. l-l to Dec. 10. with open seuons in MU l-12, fbt.L*.1"14

MaoA33 Kinqcome lnlet Grizlv Mao A34 Wakeman Sound GrizV Bea'r and Black-Bear Closed Arei (sit- Bea'r and Black Bear ClosedArea(sit- uated in MU l-14). uated in MU l-14).

s\l c*/ &i ri Main Bridge Crossing on Klinaklini MaoA36 Beaver LodseTrust l-ands River No'HuntingArea (situited in MU l-6). Bag limit = 2(l). 4i,iii]iiiiiil Mt. dliiii:iiii'

Swampfly Pk t'laoA37 Kniqht lnlet Grizzlv Bear MapA38 Glendale Cove Grizzly and'Black BeaiClosed Area (situat- Bea'r and Black Bear Closed Area ed in MU l-15). (situated in MU l-15).

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I BACKR{}AD h'{APS ii LAKH SURVfiY MAPS t TOPOGB*{PHIC MA}S * C$Rg MAN{IAL a FIREARh'IS SAFETY TO HUNTERS COURSE MANUAL Under the Wtdlife Ad"all wildlife, dead or t*v ? IilT,NTIFICATICI N {; UIT}85 alive, is owned by the provincial Crown except where a person lawfully kills the t SPECIAL ORDERS IVELCO},{E u wildlife and complies with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and regulations. It is the hunterl responsibility to take only TN BC * - SPECIATIZTNG animals which meet the legal requirements. lf you have any doubts about the legality of 5?l Fort Street Victori* S{l 1r8\{t 1E7 the animal, \s Tel, €50J ]se-4636 Fa}t: {iss} 18643:1 eruiril crr:[email protected]*tu w wlt"crlrwrrpub.bc.c,r DO NOT SHOOT! LO\NER T\4AINLAND

These M.U. boundaries are approximate on[r For a more precise definition consuh the B.C. RecretionalAdas,5*r edition. REGIONAL BAG LIMITS ) ln keeping with Section 29 of the Park Recreation Area Regulations, the fol- The Shellthat uuts Black Bear: ln MUs 7-2,7-18, 2- I9 the and lowing Parks and Recreation Areas are bag limrt for black bear is one. ln other Duck & Geese on thle table... only open to the discharge of firearms, MUs the bag limrt is two. ...but leaves you with enough September bows and crossbows from l0 a pie for dessernt. Deer: Unless otherwise indicated, the bag to buy to June l5 during a lawful game hunting limit for mule (black-tailed) deer is two, CLAsstc WATERFowL season: LOADS ARE A one of which may be antlerless, Bishop River Provincial Park (MU 2-14) CLASSIC VALUE, AND Grouse:The daily aggregate bag limit for HAVE BEEN FOR Callaghan Lake Prcvincial Park (MU 2-5) veens. Trr prllrts (Franklin) and ruffed grouse is ten. blue, spruce Cascade Recreation Area (MU 2-17, 8-5) ARE UNIFORM AND Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park THROW TIGHT NOTICETO HUNTERS PATTERI{S, WHtL HOT .(MU 2-3) ) No person shall use lead shot for any PRIMERS ENSURE IGI{ITION EVEN any Campgound area and ecological reserve purpose when discharging a firearm on UI{DER THE WORST dyke or on the water side (seaward or remain closed to hunting. river side) of any dyke in the municipality Clendinning Provincial Park ..(MU 2-6) of Delta, or on any foreshore dyke facing Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area Mud Bay in the city of Surrey re#i.|l!An"tTuuzif@.;#[L# ) FraserValley Special Area - Hunters o.,"r. r-.t p-i""..ir;"; .lilU 1"1]] should take note of the special licence area Homathko Estuary Provincial Park in the FraserValley (see Map B25). These special licences are available through rnJi.nar- Pror. P.tt ...... (fi;;:] infor- selected private outlets. For further lnland Lake Provincial Park .(MU 2- l2) mation contact a government agents offce: Malaspina Provincial Park . . .(MU 2-12) ) No Shooting Areas or No Hunting Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park Areas: Hunters should be aware of these page 13. r-rrur areas as outlined on Mount ni.rr"raro' Pt"tin"r r$l ") BRUNTON rull ) Harbour:The discharge of OPTIC DEALER Vancouver a firearms is prohibited in Burrard lnlet east pir,""on. irtn r-r-","i r";f;' 1.ll ' Slles, SeRvrcr e Repltn of a straightline drawn from Point Grey to ARCHERY PRO-SHOP stNcE 1989 Point Atkinson (Lighthouse Park). Si-ro. m""in. P"rt ...... ft1["],1] Tues., Wed., Sat. 10a.m.-5 p.m. population white tailed deer HOURS: ) A small of SkagitValley Prov. Park ...... (MU 2-2) Thurs., & Fri., 12 noon - 9 p.m. has become resident to the Herrling lsland 2044 FILUK PLACE, ABBOSTFORD, BC V25 5P2 is only open to the discharge of firearms area (l'4U 2-3) near Hope, B,C. Hunters : 604-859-2O86 EMAIL: [email protected] from September l0 to March 3 I during a are reminded that there is no open season game for white tailed deer in this area. lawful hunting season. South Texada lsland Provincial Park ) Boundary BayWildlife Management ...... (MU 2-16) SMAtt STUFF Area (MU 2-4) is closed to snipe hunting. 2-5) This includes all foreshore areas seaward Spipiyus Provincial Park...... (MU WIID LIFE STT]DIO ofthe dykes surrounding Boundary Mud Tantalus Pr.ovlncial Park .... .(MU 2-6) Taxidermy specializing in and Semiahmoo Bays. Upper Lillooet River Prnovincial Park birds and small animals .... , ..(MU 2-r r) PROVTNCTAL PARKS, (604) 207-OO94 RECREATION AREASAND ) Park and Recreation Areas not listed in PROTECTED AREAS this section are closed to hunting and Rich Green )Please refer to Site Restrictions closed to the discharge of Jirearms, bows 1020 Hudson Ave section, page I l, for more informa- and crossbows. Richmond, BC V7B 1J8 tion.

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Map 83 SecheldGibsons No ShootingArea and Shotguns with Shot OnlyArea (sitriated in MU 2-1.

l-lap 82 Pender Harbour No ShootingArea and Shotguns with Shcit Onlylrca (situated in MU 2-5).

Map 84Waugh Lake - Skookumchuck No Shootins Area (situateJ in MU 2- il.

t{ao 85 Ashlu - Souamish Rivers Map 86 Evans Lake No Shooting Mointain Goat Clcised Area Areh (situated in MU 2-6). (situated in MU 2-6).

Map 87 Garihldi No Shooting Are and Garibaldi Civil Defunce Zone.This is a hi$ risk slide ana Persons who hunt or trap in thh area do so at their wm risk (siurated in MUs 2-6 and 2-7).

Map BSWhistler No ShootingArea (situated in MUs 2-6,2-7,2-l l). Squamish No Shooting Map Bl0 Lions BaY No Shooting Mao Bl2 Lois River Mounain Map 89 Map Bll Pemberton Shotguns 2-8). (situated in MU 2'8). Goit Closed Area (situated in Are,ia (situated in MU Arer'a with Shot OnVArea (situated in MU 2-12). MU 2-9, 2- I 0, 2- I I ).The discharge of firearms using other than shot is prohibited.

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Straitot ffi.&.$, Georgia t*j$ Map B I I Van Anda No Shooting Area (situated MrJ2-r6). I'b Bl7lcas bhrd (siutrd fr MtJ2-16).The discharge of rifles is prohibited.

Mao 820 Bowen tshrld No Shooting Area (situated in MU 2- I 6). Special Bow Seuon for mule (black-ailed) deer (cross-bows prohibit- JSU ed). Buck: Sept I to i Dec l5.Antlerless: Texada ? - (vercouver lsland ;ffi.qi.-\ Nov 5 to Dec 5;Any - i r*q hF deer Jan I to Jan 15i2005. Bag Limit: Man Bl9 Blubber Bav No 3(2). On-Bowen.lsland hunting is PPhibitedibited within 150 (situatdd in ShobtingArea hishwav, ichobl building' ",1tj5-0-school prd, r'"ires of anv oublic Map 82l Gillies Bay No ShootingArea (situated MU 2-r6). nerlz ilo'ro.^"nirhrich-cnurcn' worrsnoP'workhop,workshoo. olaceplaSe urof ulbusines'busine, Dublic^,,hlirfuUtii Darl(parf ildygroundichrrch,Dlayqroun0, Placts in MU 2-16). bwellinlg orhrnibuildingJunting on private land by owner'sowner'i permission only. lresPassint ls an o[ence. Map 823 Oaks Pt. North Thormanby Bueaneet lsland No f,& il Bay Shooting or g*rs Hunting Area (situ- $)- Grassy Pt.A ated in MU $)o 6- 2- r 6). SD ('r Thormanby '44 lsland

Mao 824 Yald No Shooting Area (situat- Map B25 FraserValley Special Licence HuntingArea ed in (FVSLHA) (situated in MUs 2-4,2-8).All persons MU 2-r8). tlao B22 Central Road/ Shelter Point Road No huntinp iirhin MU 2-4 & those Dortions of MU 2'8 ShobtingArea (situated in MU 2'16). within-the coroorate limits of *ie corporation of the district of Maple Ridge, the corporation of the district of Pitt Meadows, the district of Mission, the corPonr- tion of the district of Coquitlam are required to pur- chase a FnserValley Special Area Hunting Licence ($/$ I 0.00)0 00) in additioriaddition to other Provincial licences andar ior huniinrhuntins misratorvmigratory gameqame birds, the IMigratory Bird Licence. Eiiden'ce of $I,000,000.00 Public Liability and Prooertv Damase insurance valid while in $fi.Ld. fi**$ the'field for the-regular hunting season will 0.8km either be required.A FVSLHA brochure will be Provlnclal side of road available in September. Service / P^'"6,r1ffi, ProvincialJail Camp Chilliwack Map 828 Lake No. I No ShootingArea (situated in MU 2-3). Mao 826 ChilliwackVallev Shotruns with Mao B27 Pookum No Shot OnVArea (situated iir MU 2'3).The (situated in dischargd of fireirms using a single pro' il;il!lo"' U.S.A. iectile is prohibited.

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Map B30 Elbow Lake No Shooting Area Map 83l HemlockValley No Shooting (situated in MU 2-19). Area (situated in MU 2-19).

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These attacks game trails, berry patches or other sites that . Observe the carcass with binoculars from seldom last more than a few minutes. While may be frequented by bears. a safe distance before approaching. lfthe fighting back usr.rally increases the intensity . Keep odors to a minimum on your person carcass has been moved or partially buried of such an atlack, in some cases it has caused and in your camp. Store food, grain, hay pellets be extremely cautious and alert to the pres- the bearto leave. attack continues and any smelly materials in containers that ence of a bean lfthe for more than several minutes, consider fighting keep odors in and bears out. Hang them out . Make noise and approach from upwind if back. Use ofa firearm durrng this type of of reach of bears and away from sleeping tents. possible. encounter may aggravate the situation. . 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See page 2l for requirements...... (r'4u3-42) closure for the bene{it of hunters - but it is the Harry LakeAspen Provincial Park* hunter's responsibility to recognize the closures NOTICETO HUNTERS ...... (rlu 3-r7) whether a sign is in place or not. t The Thoinpson Region will be con- High Lakes Basin Provincial Park ) The operation of motorvehicles is prohibited sidering motor vehicle or ATV restric. .(MU 3-30) or restricted in the following areas. Contacl tions for the purpose of hunting in Lac du Bois Grasslands Provincial Park* Kamloops Regional Oftice for details. some areas of Region 3 for the (r'4u 3-28,3-2e) ) Skull lYountain Special Resource Mountain 2005/2006 hunting season.WLAP staff Zone (MU 3-28) other than on indicated open request hunters'comments and sug- rqarure n"ng" ero'in"i"t p."t roads (see Map Cl8) or under permit from gestions with respect to this proposal. ::itliit:, ; McConnell Lakes Provincial Park.(YlU 3-19 IYWLAP from Sept. I to Dec. 10. Please send comments to Doug Jury Mehatl Provincial Park (v1u 3-rs) ) Lac du Bois - Dewdrop in MU 3-29, See at the Kamloops iegional office. Momich Lakes Provincial Park* . .(l'1U 3-37) Map Cl5. ) No Shooting Areas: l-.lunters should note Mount Griffin Protected Area ) Watersheds of Miledge, Chappell and Highway No Shooting Areas as outlined on .(MUs 3-3a, B-24) Lempriere Creek above 1700 m in MU 3-44 page I 3. Mount Savona Provincial Park* . .(MU 3-lB) $nowmobiles are permitted in designated area ) Hunting and the discharge of firearms are pro- Mud Lake Delta Provincial Park .(MU 3-43) between December I and lYay 3l). See Map hibited in MU 3-45 Gray Provincial Park). S&ells Provincial Park ..,...(YiU 3-15) ct6. Nahatlatch Nahatlatch Lakes Protected Area ) Above the 1920 m elevation in MU 3-32 in PROVINCIAL PARKS, ...... (tYU 3'ls) the following areas: RECREATION AREASAND North Thompson lslands Provincial Park - China Head Mountain (excluding theYalakom- PROTBCTED AREAS Big Bar Road) ) Please refer to Site Restrictions sec- rt o-pron oruo*r t;r; trH,"lill) - Nine Mile Ridge Noit tion, page I l, for more information. .(l'4U3-44) - Red Mountain - French Mountain Park.. ) Park, Recreation Areas & Protectdd Areas NorthThompson Oxbows lsland - Hogback Mountain fensen marked with an asterisk (x) are exempt from the Provincial Park ...... (MU 3-28) ) Spru." Lake Closed Area in f4U 3-32. See Map No Hunting No Shooting Restriction within Thompson Oxbows-Manteau ct4. North 400m ofthe centre line of park roads.These Provincial Park ...... (14U3-44) ) Porcupine Meiadows Provincial Park See Map .. park are NOT exempt from Highway No Oregon Provincial Park* . . . (MU 3- 17) c t2. Jack Shooting and No Hunting Areas as described on Painted Blufrs Provincial Park . .(MU 3-29) ) The operation of all motor vehicles to hunt page I 3. Pennask Creek Protected Area . .(MU 3- 12) wildlife, transport wildlife, transport equipment ) ln keeping with Section 29 of the Park and Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park and supplies which are intended for or in sup- Recreation Area Regulations, the following Park, (YlU 3-28,3-2e) port of hunting, or transPort hunters to and from Recreation Areas & Protected Areas are oPen to lncludes former Porcupine Ridge Access the location of wildlife is prohibited in the follow- the discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows Management Area ing areas: only during a lavn'ful game hunting season. Pukeashun ProtectedArea ... ..(MU 3-36) - watershed of Clinton Creek. See Map C | 3. Prov. .(MU 3-37) Pyramid Creek Falls Prov. Park .(l'1U 3-42) - Greenstone l4ountain Burn (except for Duffy Adams Lake Marine Park Protected Area* Roche Lake Provincial ParlC . . . .(MU 3-20) Lake Road, Beaton Lake Road and Greenstone Anstey-Hunakwa Six Mile Hill Protected Area . . . . .(MU 3- l9) lulountain Road) (MU 3-19). See Map C6. p"rL Spruce Lake ProtectedArea . . .(MU 3-32) ) The operation of snowmobiles is prohibited in ar-*rion" iio"in"i"i ..:::lilU ]-13] . . .(MU 3-27) Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage the Chappell Creek Closed Area in MU 3-44 Banana lsland Provincial Park Provincial ..(MU 3-17) Provincial Park ...,...(f1U 3-16) (the ChappellTrail is open to snowmobile use BedardAspen Park* .. Lake Provincial Park .(MU 3-17) Taweel Provincial Park* .(MU 3-39) between December I and May 3 l). See Map C 17. Blue Earth Park Trepanier ProtectedArea ...... (MU 3-12) ) The recreational use of snowmobiles in the Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Tsintsunko Lakes Prov. Park . ,(MU 3-29) l''lonashee/Selkirk Mountains area (near pin" p.,r.' :lilU Tunkwa Provincial Park* ...... (MU 3-18) Revelstoke) above | 300 m and below 2100 m is eiu" ni"e. i,.". 3"i3,lii] (MU 3'29 3-30) Hunting and the discharge of firearms are prohibited during the period Dec. l5 to April l5 Bonaparte Provincial ParlC Bare Lake Access prohibited within theTunkwa Lake Sancluary (includes use of snowmobiles for hunting and includes the former Area is island in commercial backcountry'recreatibn). Use of lvanagement This area designated the largest 3-20) snowmobiles for industrial access purposes is Buse Lake ProtectedArea ...... (l'4U Tunkwa Lake, Provincial . . .(MU 3-40) exempted. (MUs 3-36, 4-38,4-39) See Map D46. Caligata Lake Park UpperAdams River Provincial Park* 3-30) ) The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife, trans- Chasm Provincial ParlC ...... (MU , .(lYU 3-37,3-42) Park port wildlife, transport equiPment or supplies Chu Ghua Cottonwood Provincial Upper Seymour Provincial Park* which are intended for or in support of hunting p-"i".i.i 3-i?] ortransport hunters to or from the location of corn,""li niti, ;";$'irt Wat O*uo*tr' r."",t.i"lX:r';") Dunn Peak Protected Area* wildlife is prohibited in MUs 3-28, 3-45 and 3-46' ".lrin ...... ,(lYU 3-lB) . . ,(l4u 3-38,3-3e) An authorized trapper is exempt from this Wells Gray Provincial Park Eakin Creek Canyon Provincial Park restriction with respeci to the trapping of . .(MU 3-39x, 3-40x,3-46); (MU 3-28) furbearing animals.

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Shuswap ,irii Lake ,iri:iil, M&*tlign Wharf .,::::::,iii.tiiili: tili,fd A:'l\) ' Mud, .o9' ^"e-\ Lakd ;f"st% Kamloops 16km Map C9 McQueen l-ake No ShobdngArea (situated in MU 3-28). Map C7 Sicamous No Shooting or Map C8 Salmon Arm No Shootins or HundngArea (situated in MU 3:26). HundngArea (situated in MU 3-26).

Map C5 Greenstone Mt. Burn. Cloied to use of motor vehicles for the ouroose of huntins(situat- ed in MU 3'-19). Roads sh6wn as open lines are open year round.

Mao Cl I TranouilleWildlife Mao C l2 Porcuoine Meadows Map Cl3 Clinton CreekAccess (/ormerlv Mariagement Aria No Shooting or Proiincial Park Porcuoine Management Closed Area (situated HuntingArea (situated in within Ridge AMA) Cldsed to fiotor vehi- MU 3.3r). Lac duBois Giasslands Provincial cles. Snowmobiles oermitted from Park in MU 3-29) Dec l5 to April l5l t \ Morrisey

Map C l0 Sun Peaks No Shooting or Hunting Area 400m from existing Ski Lifts (situated in MU 3-27).

Mao Cl4 Soruce LrkeAccess ManasementArea Map Cl5 Lac du Bois Grassland Provincial Park. (sitrjated in MU 3-3:t. Closed from lfine I to Nov {situated in MU 3-28,3-29)Vehicle access restricted 30 to rhe operation 6f all motor vehicles. Roads to highlighted roads except as posted. shown as open lines open year-round.

ffiiS Snowrrobte use - " ar ea above I Y(l(Jm Map Cl8 Skull MounninAccess Manaqement Access Managenrenl Are'a (situated in MU 3-28). Hishlishtedroads open |ear-round.All otherroaEs closed to motor vdhiclb use from Sept. I to Dec. 10.

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These M.U. boundaries are For a more precise definition consuk the B.C. RecreatjonalAdas' 5th edition. REGIONAL BAG LIMITS port wildlife, or to transport hunters to or the intersection with branch 5 road; and on from the location of wildlife, is prohibited in branch 2 road starting at the 2 km point. Bobcat The bag limit for Bobcat is one (l), the entire Kootenay Region, during the peri- y North Basin Creek watershed in the Skelly Cougar:The bag limit for Cougar in MU's 4-l od Apr: l-Nov 30. An authorized trapper is Creek watershed upstream ofthe 1500 m to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26,4-34 to 4-37 , and 4-40 is exempt from this prohibition with respect to (4900 ft) contour I (one).The bag limit for Cougar in MU's 4-5 to the trapping of furbearing animals. y the easterly half of drainage of Goat River 4-9,4-14 to 4- I 9, 4-77 to 4-33, and 4-38 and MU 4.I from Leadville Creek to Kamma Creek 4-39 is two (2). McDougall Wildlife Sanctuary. (Map D l) MU 4.7 Coyote: No bag limit. * Akamina and Kishinena Creek watersheds y Topaz Creek watershed upstream of Midgely Deer:The aggregate bag limrt in the Kootenay 0 upstream from the 94 km marker on the Mountain Road at the 1425 m (4700 ft) ele- Region is two (2) deenThe bag limit for mule Akamina/Kishinena Rd vation (black-tailed) deer is one (l).The bag limit for watershed y the watershed of Corn Creek upstream from white-tailed deer in MUs 4-6to 4-9,4-14 to 4-19, I Middlepass Creek 2.5 km ' Acorn Creek 4-27 to 4-33,4-38 and 4-39 is two (2).The bag 0 Sage Creek watershed from limit for white-tailed deer in MUs 4- | Io 4-5,4-20 upsream of Roche Creek MU 4.8 (and to 4-26,4-34 to 4-37 and 4-40 is one (l). t4u 4-2 I Blizard Mountain Road all side roads) Grouse:The daily aggregate bag limit for * Galton Range (Map D2) from its inter:section with Nine Mile Creek grouse (blue, spruce (Franklin), and rufled) is * Wigwam Flats-Mt.Broadwood /Sportsman Road (Fruitvale side only). five (5), Ridge (lYap D3) MU 4.9 ofan unnamed tributary of y the watersheds of Malde, Goodeve, Morris ACCESS 1 The watershed RESTRICTIONS Lodgepole Creek (locally known as Wirrdfall and Shepard Creela and the Cambridge ) Public access by land or air prohibited in Creek) upstream of Lodgepole Creek Creek watershed upstream ofthe 750 Baynes Lake area (MU 4-27) April 15 to June MU 4-3 m elevation 30. Dogs must be leashed April I to April 14 g Bloom Creekwatershed upstream from 49.7 1 Tiger Creek watershed upstream ofthe and July I to Aug. l. See Map D49. km on the Bloom Creek Road and 52.3 km Gopher Creek Crossing ) Public access prohibited beyond 3 m of on the Larch Creek Road MU 4-t4 either side of Sulphur Creek Road in mineral 1 Caven Creek watershed upstream from 46 4 the watershed of Faith Creek upstream lick area (l4U 4-22) year round. See Map km on the Lower Caven Creek Road and from the Peter Creek bridge, from D50. 45.3 km on the Upper Caven Creek Road Sept. I to Nov 30. VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS 1 Haller CreeldCherry Lake watershed MU 4-15 upstream ofthe junction ofthe Cherry Lake y the watershed of Rialto Creek upstream of ) lnformation signs are posted at the points of Main Road with the Haller Creek Main Road kilometre 7 on the Keenlyside Dam haul closure for road and vehicle restridions. (on the Cherry Lake Main Road) and road These signs are for the benefit of hunters, upstream from 472 km on the Haller Creek * Deer Creek Road (both East Fork and West but it is the hunters'responsibility to recog- Main Road Fork) from approximately 5 km point (on nize closures whether a sign is in place or watersheds of Gladstone, y Jake Creek watershed upstream 0.2 km from each); the not. Contact iocal MWLAP ofiices for details. the junction ofTeepee Creek and the East Hutchison and Sangrida Creek and ) See de{initions of "motor vehicle" and "snow- Yahk River Road on the EastYahk River Road above 750 meters in elevation in the mobile" in Definitions section. Purcell Creekwatershed upstream ofthe watersheds of Dawson's, Sunshine and I There are a number of restrictions and prohi- 1 Linklater Creek Bypass Road Twobit Creeks from Sept. I to Nov 30. bitions in this Region. 1 Teepee Creek southerly watershed between MU 4-18 1 All MotorVehicles. Jim Creek and Gold Creek and the westerly 1 Marsden Face during the period Dec I to All MotorVehicles to hunt,transport wildlife, 4 watershed of Gold Creek between Teepee April 15 (Map Dl l) transport equipment and supplies which are Creek and the intersection of Gold Creek Grohman Creek (Map Dl l) intended for or in support of hunting, or to I with the southerly boundary of Lot 8282 1 the watersheds of Smallwood and Garrity transport hunters to or from the location of Elizabeth Lake (Map D4) Creek from a point 20 metres southeast of wildlife.An authorized trapper is exempt I Linklater Creek (Map D5) the intersection of the Smallwood Creek and from this prohibition with respect to the 1 MU 4-4 Garrity Creek roads trapping of furbearing animals. y Yahk River watershed upstream of Norge 1 Kokanee Creek Road between northern All MotorVehicles to hunt, transport wildlife, 1 Creek and below the I 825 m contour boundary of L I I I 44 and southerly bound- transport equipment and supplies which are y the northerly watershed above Hawkins ary of Kokanee Glacier Park (closed Apr I to intended for or in support of hunting, or to Creek Road west ofan unnamed stream June 30) transport hunters to or from the location of flowing southwesterly into Hawkins Creek MU 4-20 wildlife (except between Mar: l-3 I and July from Mt, Mahon approximately 2 km north- 1 Baribeau Creek watershed upstream from l-Aug. 3 l) . An authorized trapper is exempt west ofthe confluence of Canuck Creek and 0, I km on the Baribeau Creek Road . from this prohibition with respect to the Hawkins Creek 1 the watershed of Bradford Creek trapping of furbearing animals. MU 4.5 1 the watershed of an unnamed creek (locally y All MotorVehicles to hunt, transport wildlife, y liishman Creek watershed upstream of Hwy 3/95 known as Patrick Creek) flowing into Dewar transport equipment and suppiles which are MU 4.6 Creek between Mt. Patrick and Mt. Manson intended for or in support of hunting, or to y Leadville Creek watershed upstream of 8 km upstream ofthe Dewar Creek access road transport hunters to or from the location of on the Leadville Creek Road 1 the watershed of Skookumchuck Creek wildlife (except between Dec. l-Mar: 3l and y watersheds of4 unnamed creek (upstream upstream from a point downstream I kilo- l-Aug. 3l). An authorized trapper is July ofthe Sanca Creek Road) flowing south into metre from its confluence with Greenland exempt from this prohibition with resped to Sanca Creek from Sherman Mtn. Creek the trapping of furbearing animals, y Pilot Peninsula Forest Service Road beyond 1 Cherry Creek. See Map D l7 ; The use of snowmobiles to hunt,to trans- 48...

I the watershed of Copper Creek upstream of a rating of l0 horsepower is prohibited with- MU 4-38 the Skookumchuck Forest Access Road in the Columbia Wetlands Wildlife 1 the watershed of Downie Creek upstream of crossing Management Area (MUs 4-25, 4-26,4-34,4- Highway #23 1 the watershed of Buhl Creek from 0.5 kilo- 35). Boats operating on NAVIGABLE MU 4-38,4-39,3-36 portions of the Columbia River are metre upstream ofthe Skookumchuck Creek The recreational use of snowmobiles (includes exempt from the regulation, Bridge crossing near the confluence of Buhl and the fol- use of snowmobiles for hunting and commercial Creek with Skookumchuck Creek lowing rights of way are also excluded from backcountry recreation) is prohibited during the ' MU 4-2t this regulation: period Dec. l5 to April l5 in the following .Horsethief Creek Forest Service Road 1 the watershed ofthe easterly headwaters of areas: #5467.01 located at Radium ) Coyote Creek Monashee/Selkirk Mountains area above I 300 .Plan 22 153 of DL 11383 located at Brisco 1 Premier Ridge (Map D 18) fom Dec I to Apdl 30 m and below 2100 m. Use of snowmobiles for . Plan 26T I 689of DL 2565 located at MU 4-22 industrial access purposes is exempted. Spillimacheen (l'1Us3-36, 4-38,4-39). See Mao D45. Baynes Lake area (Map Da9). ') 1 .Spillimacheen Forest Service Road # 7752.01 Cadbou Basin, FrisLiy Ridge, Kbystone/ Powerplant area (Map D22) 1 located at Parsons Standard Peak and Sale Mountain areas. See the Pickering Hills and Sheep Mtn. areas 1 .Canyon Creek Road located at Nicholsen Maps D5 l, D52, D53 and D54. shown on Maps D20 and D2 I .The Dogooth road located atGolden (Map 1 the watershed of North Galbraith Creek and D40) COMPULSORY INSPECTION of that portion of the watershed of Galbraith MU 4-25 & REPORTING Creek south and east of their confli.rence Flats area, 1 Canal from Dec. I to ) In addition to those species requiring the watershed of Big Tower; Little Tower; Apn 30, except private properties I and Compulsory lnspection or Compulsory Swanson Creek and Haynes Creeks access private properties. (Map D33; to Reporting provincially all cougar taken in Region the watershed of lron Creek I * Stoddart Creek area (Map D34) 4 must be Compulsory lnspected within 4 days the watershed of Burton Creek I 1 Columbia Lake area. Note changes to of the date of kill, and all moose, wolf and the watershed of McDermid Creek elk 1 Map D33. taken in Region 4 must be Compulsory the watersheds of Little Sand Creek above 1 1 Albert River watershed upstream from 52,5 Reported,. All turkeY taken must be the Galloway Road and of Big Sand Creek km on the Albert River Road Compulsory Reported, See page 2l for upstream of its conlluence with Whimpster 0 Cross River watershed upstream from 20.4 requirements. Creek' km on the Cross River Road the watershed of Creek upstream of I Quinn I the watershed of Pedley Creek NOTICETO HUNTERS its confluence with Alpine Creek including 1 North fork of Dry Creek watershed ) Creston Archery Season Special Area for the watershed of Alpine Creek upstream from 19.6 km on Dry Creek Rd either sex white-tailed deer: See Map D9, the watershed ofTunnel Creek upstream of I I the upper watersheds of Madias Creek and I No Shooting Areas: Please take note ofthe Highway #3 Tatley Creek upstream from the easterly Highway No Shooting Areas as outlined on , MU 4-23 boundary of the Columbia Lake lndian page I 3. 1 Chauncey-Todhunter area (Map D23) Reserve 1 Ridgemont area (Map D27) MU 4-26 PROVINCIAL PARKS, Grave Prairie area (note changes to 1 * that portion of the watershed of Goldie RECREATION AREASAND Map D30) Creek upstream of 1525 metre elevation Corbin Creek (Map D3 l) PROTECTED AREAS 1 1 Dutch Creek-Findlay. (Map Da3) Weigert Creek (except snowmobiles) (Map ) Please refer to Site Restrictions sec- 1 1 the watershed of Brewer Creek upstream of D2s) tion, page I l, for more information. and including the watershed ofThorald ) 1 Upper ElkValley/Fording River (except snow- Creek Columbia Lake Park (l4U 4-25) is closed to hunting. permitted mobiles) (Map D26) Crown land in the watershed of Lavingon Hunters are to carry I iirearms 1 Alexander Creek Access Management Area Creek upstream ofthe northerly boundary or bows only when in transit to an (Map open area outside park D29) of sublot 137, Kootenay Land District the between September v,u 4-24 l0 and 15. i the watershed of Dutch Creek upstream of June ) ln keeping 1 that portion of the Mutton Creek watershed its confluence with Whitetail Creek with Section 29 of the Park and upstream ofthe westerly boundary of Recreation Area Regulations, the following Park MU 4-29 Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park and Recreation Areas are only open to the dis- the easterly watershed ofthe Lardeau River BlacKoot Creek watershed upstream from I charge of firearms, bows and crossbows from 1 between the northerly boundaries of District 38 km on the BlacKoot Creek Road September I to June 30 during a lawful game Lots7527 and 9378, Kootenay Land District Fenwick Creek watershed upstream from 50 hunting season: I and the northerly height of land of Lake km on the Fenwick Creek Road Beaver Creek Protected Area . . .(MU 4-B) Creek (including the Lake Creek watershed), Elk Creek watershed upstream from 43.5 km ElkValley Prov. Park . . .(MU 4-23) 1 from Oct. 20 to Dec. l0 on the Elk Creek Road Gladstone Prov. Park . . . . .(MUs 4- 14, 8- 15) Goat Range Provincial Park .(MU 4-17,4-30) the watershed of Nilksuka Creek upstream MU 4-30 1 Hamber Prov. Park , , . .(l'4U 4-40) of the North White River haul road 1 the Duncan-Lardeau area shown on Map D45 Kokanee Glacier Prov. Park (MU 4- I 7, 4- I 8) 0 Grave Creek watershed upstream from 48 is MU 4-32 only open to the discharge of firearms from km on the Main Grave Creek Road Nov. I to Nov 30 during a lawful game hunting the watershed of Barnes Creek upstream of I the watershed of Nine lYile Creek upstream I season. of 1300 metre elevation the 30 krlometre marker Lockhart Creek Provincial Park (MU 4-6) I the watershed of the middle fork ofWhite MU 4-35 Marl Creek Prov.Park,...... (MU 4-36) McDonald Creek Prov. Park . .(MU 4-32) River upstream ofthe first bridge crossing 1 the drainages of lce River and the easterly Open only weSc watershed of Beaverfoot River upstream of on side. MUs 4-25, 4-26,4-34 and 4-35 Pilot Bay Provincial . (MU 4-6) lce River Park,. .. .Use ofa conveyance ofany description Premier Lake Provincial Park (l'1U 4-21) which is powered by a motor which exceeds Syringa Provincial Park . . . . .(MU 4- l5)

.. .49 Valhalla Provincial Park . . . . .(MU 4- l6) Kianuko Provincial Park (rYU 4-6) Purcell Wilderness Conservancy WestArm Provincial Park . . .(MU 4-7) Kikomun Creek Prov. Park . . .(YU 4-27) €orridor ProtectedArea (Y0 4-26) Whiteswan Lake Prov. Park . .(V0 4,24) except that area contained within the upper St. Mary's Alpine Prov. Park (1.4U 4-20) The following Park and Recreation Areas are pasture fence boundary Top of theWorld Prw. Park (MU 421,4)2) open to the discharge of {lrearms, bows and MountAssiniboine Prov. Park (MU 4-25) Horse use is restrided to the Coyote Cree( crossbows only during a laMul game hunting All persons using horses in this park are Galbraith and Fish Lake horse trails. Grazing is season: required to obtain a Letter of Authority from prohibited except in the vicinity of Nicole Creek the East Kootenay District Park office, and Coyote Creek campsites. Akamina-Kishineha Prov. Park (MU 4, 1) Box Bugaboo Prov. Park . . . .(f4U 4-27,4-34) I lB,Wasa, B.C. (Ph. 250-472-4200). ) Parks and recreation areas not listed in this Cummins Lakes Pronincial Park (MU 4-40) Purcell Wilderness Conservancy seclion are closed to the discharge of Cummins River ProtectedArea (N1U 4-40) Provincial Park .. ..(lYUs 4-19,4-20,4-25). firearms, bows and crossbows. Elk Lakes Prov. Park .(l'4U 4-23) Closed to the use of snowmobiles and motor Gilnockie Provincial Park . . .. .(l'1U 4,4) vehicles. Height ofthe Rockies Prov. Park Windermere Lake Prov Park (MU 4-25) . . . . .(tYU 4-23, 4-74, 4-25)

itutErDEER 4.1, ta 4.6, 4-70 to, 4.26, {34 to- 4;31, 4:4A (B k-Tailed)

,:OJ y:Season ,l,l to 4.9;4:14 t0,440 Bueki Sept l :-:S.ept I

Bow Only Season Bow Only Season Bow Only Season Bow Only Season 4-38,4-39 Bucks Dec i i Dec 20 Alhis seoson is open to hunters under the oge of 19 only. xHunters ore requied ta submit tle ontlers wrthin I 0 days of the ki/l See olso speciol seoson mop D 9. ',.{,

.,, Oct 7; Oct 20 :l Borr Only 4- I to 4-7, 4.1 9 to 4-30, 4-34 4-31 Season to '',4-40 '- *ea.{4F " SeFt !,'Seft I ' ASee delt"ido,rs prg. r f ff,. ont/ers must otccompony the+*a, ***. . Suatsful elk hunters must report o hill by s,ubmitt)ng o Cornpulsory Report. See poge 2 t.

*See Mountorn 5tre4 clmed oreo in M U 4-35 (Mop D4St. porilon Lln tha of MU 4-25 eost ofthe Kootenoy Nver excluding MtAssin iboine Porhtheseoson is from Sepr l0 - 0a 25. (See Mop Dj7)

*0pen Seoson 9nly in thot porfion of MU 4-37 north ond west ofWindy Geek L}pen Seoson Only in,thot portion of MU 4-39 north of Bourne Creek

4-l to 4.9,4-l4to 4-40 Apr l/2005 .June t5/2005 2 ln drose port.ions of MUs 4-2, 4-3,4-20 to 4-22, 4-24 to 426,4-34 to 4-j7 and 4-40 in the Eost Kootenoy Trench and MUs 44 to 47, below I 100 metres in elevotion, there is no closed sioson. €O :'-","... :l:rll--"' :rrr".:;Li"tO-dgli;ia:toaag - --' " .,...,::::.:...:.....:;.,:,:....- .-. ,,$Pi.j9..:.,19111,{39"91....,,..,...... ,....-...... '..N.tsL wtllVEidiliir-*-" ili"to1-9,a:iit;4lo . ** Nov I Jan 3l/2005 I :-..-".- "----*----ilit; - "* . :::':D;; ::-":- -""::::*-"i IVNX* f .i; + i 4 to 440 l .-.,,'':rl-.'":':: i,..ill':l.i::lj--',:, €OUGAR a:9*!g"-a:?:.t.l.a..1o-+|9.a;2|!o4:33!4.38|4:39

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o Pursuit Only seoson. *Note the cougor seoson in M'lJs 4-t n 4-5,420 to 4-26,434 n L3l,oni UO will clwe 72 houn oftu the regionat mtonager publisled hos dpt srnce Apr l,20Oq di. ;tqf , uilled number of femole augors in rhese il4tA hos reoched 20 .

GROUSE BLUE, SPRUCE (FRANKLIN) AND RUFFED 4-l to 4-9,4-14 to 4-40 Septl-Nov30 s(r5)

PTARI.IIGAN 4- I to_ 4.9, 4- 14 to 4-40 PHEASANT(COCKS ONLY) 4-6, 4-7 Oct 15 - Nov 30 Daily Limit 3 Possession Umit6;Seoson Limit: 12

DUCKS 4.1 to 4-9,4-t4to 4-40 i.fi iO _ Dec 23 S(t6)

WH|TE-FRONTED GEESE 4-l to4-9,4-14to4.40 Sept l0'- Dec 23 5(t0) The oggregote daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see poges I 6 & I 7. See Mop D6.

AND CANADA GEESE 4-t to 4-9,4,14 to 4.40 *S9pt{1i:,i$ I{.10} *l'tratcrforry/er Herilgge Doys ore to fimter,s; g rcstriaed, lr , |gg:af I {see poges 6 & 7 fur detalts)

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+/ McDougall vAirtied Wildlife Sanctuary : AoadsoFn €ll y€ar Foads open June 15 - July 15 -r]I:E Boads oPen June 15 , Aug.31 Map Dl McDougall Wildlife Sanctuary (situated in MU 4-l). RidgeAccess ManagementArea (situated in MU 4-2). No hunting, trapping or ' discharge of firearms or Closed year-round to the operation of all vehicles. 2). Highlighted roads are open all year. Highlighted oPeration of motor vehicles. roads open as noted on the map. .51 Closed: YFrom east to wesi bank' - lncludes all walere, snd and gaavel bars and islands

Map D4 ElEabeth l-ake No Huntjns, Map D5 Kootenay River Canada No'Shootjng, No Trappins Area No- Map D5 Linklater CreekAccess Goose ClosedArea (situated in Motorized Veh icles (iitratia in ManagementArca Closed year round to the MUs 4-3, -21 MU+3). operation of all motor vehicles. Roads 4-20, 4 ,4-22). shown as open lines are open year round (sinrated in lvlU 43).

Mao D l0 Summit Creek Carhpground and Recreation Area Map D8 Crawford Bay Shotsun and Corn Creek Marsh No with Shot OnlvArea (iituateil in (situated in MU 4-6). Map D9 Creston Archery Seuon iltillf,1"" SpetialArea for either sei white-tailed d'eer (situated in MU 4-6). Bow and ' :iiiiliCLOSEDYAR ROUNDTO arrow only seuon from Dec I to Dec r'.r r; r$%[1_r. n*illl: aLL{oroRvEHrcLEs 4* 1 r :!r,:lti'. .,.. FOR AUMNG. 3t. ^ Moud^:,:..,^ iil:l:].. r: i MoroFvEHlcLEs F6tes'rl:r :! \ :,!!!,,!, . I FROMDec.l-Apr.rs ,,ll..l :::,',' Io 3 ,4 BADGER hs t8 SIGHTINGS '4*{ Hunters and trappers should be aware Blded Creek that the BC subspecies of Badger is fedOr- .f..li; .1.1", lo-"9 \ ",-""91;1;!ig/i ally endangered and on the BC Red List. There are no hunting or trapping seasons for badgers. The estimated population is

t asl CL less than 300 animals. Badgers still occur in the Cariboo, Thompsdn,Nicole, Map D I I Mardsen Face and Grohman Okanagan, Boundary and Easl Kootenay. Cre-ekAccess ManagementArea. Shaded Sightings of Badgers are collected for area closed year round to use of motor - ongoing assessment of population status. vehicles for the DurDose of huntins. Please report sightings of Badgers in the Hatched area cbsed to all motoriehicles Kootenays (250) Map Dl2 Selkirk No ShootingArea (siar to 342-3205 and else- at all times from Dec I to Apr. 15 and ated in MUs 4-7,4-8).Watch for mountain where in BC to 1-888-223-4376. Badger closed year round to the us6 of motor caribou.. inbrmation can be found at www.badges.bc.ca. vehiclei for the purpose of hunting. (situat- ed in MU 4-18).' Kirnberley Sap;;age " & Medts SpecialQing inwild game cuttingG HUDU CHEEK PACKEHS prcessing - sdrsage making, gatlic ings, smokies, jerlq, beer sausage, E much mue. Hunting and Fishing camps Recreational camping Slcinning no longer ooailable n ptmises, Wildlife viewing Partialor deluxe camps OPEN 6om - l0pm E & 515 Wollinger Aye. Kimberl.y, B,C. YIA lzil East^HF,*#,., or Ullest Kootenays }1fr,lfi;ll7tr relephone (25O, 427 -77 66 52. {3tt";* ; SlideArea - z | 1. r 6kmfmm KmtemyLake./'4'"W1. .>/-,li-,o,.), ,f,"r&"-))tfto /4dv,/' \ nrgenta\*,.Y:

Map Dl3Waher Clou$ Mao Dl4 Arsena Marsh Mao Dl5 Frv Creek No Wildlife Manasement Area No Wifdfife Mana;ement Area No ShobtingArei (situated in MU Shoodng or funtingArea (sit- Shooting or l-IuntingArea (sit- 4-te). Map Dl5 Skookumchuck Pulp Mill uated inMU 4-17). uated inMU 419). No'shooting Area (situate in MU 4-20).

Map D l9 Wasa Slough Wildlife Sanituary (situated inMU 4-21). Mao Dl7 Chenv Creek/ Bummers Flas N.o hunting, rapping or discharge MoiorVehicle Clirsed Area. Roads shown u ot lrrearms. eggn lins5and CPR right-of-way are oircn year round in MUs 4-20, 42 l) $ituated BC Hydro Powerline (situated tjt'tl"- Mao Dl8 Premier RidseAccess ManasementArea in 6aohl "rQ^ 4'""t,t::l'o, \ MtJ 4-21 ). Roads showfi as dashed linei are open Miy I to Nov 30,and roads shown as open lines are open year-round.

Map D2l Sheep Mountain Access ManagementArea (srtuated rn MU 4-22). Mao D22 PowerolantAccess MaiagementArda (situated in MU 4-22). Closed vear-round to the : Foads open all y€ar c Road3 oFn Jun€ I - August 31 oo.Ation of all vehicles. Roads shotun as open lines are open year- Mao D20 Pickerinq HillsAccess Manapement roundi roads shown as dashed lines (situated Are[ in MU 4-Z). Excludes L6t 3, Plan are open May I to Nov 30. l2it40, Distria Lot 325, Kootenay l-and District

Mao D23 Chauncev- Todhunter Access ' ManasementArea (situ- ' atea in NU 4-23). Closed vear-round to L. 854 the ooe'ration of all : Roadsopenallyear SparWOOd vehichs. Roads shown as dashed lines are open l6 toAug 3l; Mao D25Weisert CreekAccess Manasement June Mao D24 Fordinq Cod Limited roads shown u open (situated yeai-round Coil Mounain mine. No Shooting Arr.rla in ltU +-211. Closed to lines are open year- (situated in MU 4-23). the operation of all vehicles except snowmobiles, round, Area \o rd \tt- rl t.^?::i'( Mao D27 RidpemornAccess ?onnor\ t, Mahagementhrea (situated in MU +23). Lakes [:i: t\ Roadishown as opdn fines open year- { t$' round. ? .1 't1t#i

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Map D28 Luscar. fordins River Opintions,Opentions. Naal Ridpe.Soarw

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Map D3l Corbin CreekAccess ManagementArea (situated in MU 423). Map D30 Grave Pnirie MotorVehicle Closed Roads shown u open lines are open year round. Area (situated in MU 423). Roads shown as open lines are open year-round;'roads shown as duhed lines are open May 15 to Sept 30.

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Map D33 Columbia Lake and Canal Flats Motor Vehicle Closed Area (situated in MU 4-25), Closed year-rcund to the operation of all'motor Map D29 Alexander CreekAccess ManasementArea (situ- Map D32 MountAssiniboine Park vehicles. Roads shown as dabhed lines are ooen ated in MU 4-23). Snowmobiles are allowEd. See snowriro- (situated o"a in May. I to Nov.30; roads.sho$/n as open linei are bile restriction on page 48. ilit?.i11* gp6n year-round.Hatched area bpen frbn{ May I to Nov 30. 54. Brewster Kootenay National Park

Map D34 Stoddan CreekAccess Mao D35 Canal Flas Shotpun Map D36 Sunshine Meadows No ManagementArea (situated in MU with Shot OnlvArea (situatEd in HuritingArea (situated in MU 4-25). 4-25). Road shown u open line is MU 4.2s). open year-round. Mao D'O C

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Mao D4l Columbia Lake and (situated Rivrir Wildlife Sanctuary in Mao D42 Radium No Shootins or MUs 4-25, 4-26). No triniing, trap- in MU 42s ping or discharge of firearms. llTll$"'(situated Mao D43 Dutch Creek-Findlav Flas Acc'ess ManasementArea (situited in MU 4-26). Rolds shown as open lines are open year-round; roads shown as dashdd lin'es are open May I to Nov 30.

Mao D46 Monashee/Selkirk Map D44 Edgewater No shooting or l I Moinains Snowmobile huntingArea. (situated in MU 4-35) Restricted Area. Recreational use of snowmo- *) biles (including for hunting or commercial backcountrY recreation) is orohibited ' above 1300 iland below 2100 m from Dec I 5 to Aor I 5. Access routes shown is ooen lines are oDen vear Map D47 Bergenham rdund (situated in MUs 3-35, and Moberlv Marsh Map D45 Duncan - l-ardeau 3-36.4-38,4-39). Wildlife Sariauaries Acclss Manasement Area (situat- (situated in MU 4-36). ed in MU 4-31).The ooeraiion of No hunting, tnpping or motor vehiclei is orotiibited discharge of firearms. except on Highwdy 31. Map D49 Baynes Lake (MU 4-22), Public access by land or air prohibited Apr. l5 to June 30. Dogs must be leashedApr. I to 15 and july ltoAug. L

Map D5l Caribou Basin (MU 4-38). Map D48 Kicking Horse River Mounain Snowmobiles prohibit- Sheep ClosedArea (MU 4J5). ed Dec. I 5 to Apr. 15. Trail and hatched area Map D50 Sulphur Creek open weekends and (MU 4-22), Between Sulphur statutory holidays. Creek Bridge and the junction of Sulphur Creek Road and Hartley Pass Road, public access is pro- hibited beyond 3m of either side of Sulphur Creek Road and up to I 3 I 0m elevation level of either side of said road.

Map D52 Keystone/ Communication Sundard Peak Tower (MU 4-38). \ Standard Snowmobiles Peak .. prohibited \\zz Dec. 15 to Apr:15.

Map D53 Sale Mountain (MU 4-38). Map D54 Frisby Ridge (MU 4-39). Snowmobiles Snowmobiles prohibited Dec. l5 to Apr. 15. prohibited Dec. l5 toApr: 15, except on marked trail.

in ad.tte$sing lntth€ , ,,,,lntil'ested ,,8t flunting.& tiCppng negulationst EQUIPTEIIT :,', Phone,250.48013244,,0r, rE+rraiti ro Hqlwll ' huntMbn@riim,com, Under the Wffiel,*all wildlife,dead or GP$ alive, is owned f the provirrcial Crown except where a pqfs-on l*fully kills dle Make rracls t" ... Elkford Wildlife and complies widr all pruyisionr of Wilderness Capital of BC $e WMfrfe Aa and regulations. El$oril Chamber "Contactthc of Best $election It is the hunter's responsibility to ake only Comrcrce fm mme informatiorf Best Prices animals which meet rhe leg-al requirements. ElHord Chamber ol Commerce lf you have Box 220, 4A Front Street any doubts about the legality of Elklord, BC V()B 1H0 the animal, Toll Free: 1-877-ElX-ltVltD www.deakin.com Tel: (250) 865-4614 Far (250) 865-2,142 Email: [email protected] DO NOT SHOOT! llhb: www.toudsmelHord. ca I AOO 663 3735 These M.U. boundaries are aPProximate only For a more precise defnition consuh dle B.C. Recreational Adas. Sth editjon. REGIONAL BAG LIMITS ROAD ANDVEHICLE lMoffat Lake-Spokin FSR (Prolect #7968-05) and any side roads. ) Deer:The bag limit for mule (black- RESTRICTIONSAND NO tailed) deer is 2, one of which may be SHOOTING AREAS *Wilcox-Westman Creek Forest Service Road antlerless but only available under LEH.The and any side road from its point of commence- ) lnformation signs are posted at the points of bag limrt for white-tailed deer is l. ment to its end. closure for most road and vehicle restrictions.

) Wolf The bag limit for wolf is 3. These signs are for the benefit of hunters, but it I 100 Mile House No Shootrng Area - see Map E I . is the hunters'responsibility to recognize clo- ) BobcatThe bag limit for bobcat is l. I Rose Lake No Shooting Area - see Map E2. sures whether a sign is in place or not, I Gibraltar Mines No Shooting Area - ) NOTICETO The operation of AWs (including motorcy- see Map E4. MOOSE HUNTERS . cles and snowmobiles) for the purpose of hunt- I Reidemann Wildlife Sanctuary (Alkali Lake) - )Moose hunters are advised ing, to transport wildlife, to transport equip- that no hunting, trapping or discharge offirearms - only approximately 17% ment and supplies which are intended for or in oI the see Map E5. moose population have spike-fork support of hunting or to transport hunters to antlers.The odds are low that you and from the location of wildlife is pr;ohibited 0 Williams Lake and Williams Lake River No between the hours of 4 a,m, to l0 a.m. in MUs Shooting will encounter a legal spike-fork bull Area - see Map E3. 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 5-5 and 5- 14. Snowmobiles are moose while hunting. lt is your A Knife CreekVehicle Restricted Area - permitted during the period Dec. I - May l. responsibility to be absolutely sure see Map E5. * MotorVehicle Restricted Roads and Areas of your target before you shoot.Any MU 5.3 indiscriminate shooting of bull The operation of all motor vehicles for the t Gaspard-West Churn Forest Service (3200) moose may jeopardize the general purpose of hunting, to transport wildlife, to Road - restricted south ofthe junction ofthis open spike-fork season in the future. transport equipment, firearms and supplies road and Stobart Creek (bridge). Your cooperation is appreciated. which are intended for or in support of hunting or to transport hunters to and from the loca- * Gaspard-Churn Creek Forest Service (2800) COMPULSORY tion of wildlife is prohibited on these roads. ln Road (including any side roads) - restricted INSPECTION & areas where it is specially noted, the motor south of Kilometre 35 of this Road. vehicle restriction applies to all persons at all AChurn Creek Protected Area - motor vehicles REPORTING times and not just hunters. prohibited except on designated roads.Access ) ln addition to those species requiring A Motor Vehicle Prohibited Areas for commercial purposes other than hunting is Compulsory lnspection or Compulsory exempt. Snowmobiles allowed Dec. I to May I Reporting provincially all caribpu taken in The operation of all motor vehicles is prohib- - see f4ap E7. Region 5 must be Compulsory lnspected.All ited year round. * Gaspard-Churn Creek AW Restricted Area, moose taken in Region 5 must be I Unlicenced MotorVehicle Restncted Areas except for commercial activities other than Compulsory Reported. See page 2 | for The operation of unlicenced motor vehicles hunting; requirements. and snowmobiles allowed Dec. I to (including AWs and snowmobiles) for the pur- flay I - see Map E8. pose of hunting, to transport wildlife or to ARed Mountain & French llountain - motor HIGHWAY RESTRICTIONS transport a hunter to or from the location of vehicles prohibited above the 1920 metre ele- ) No shooting Areas: Please take note of wildlife is prohibited in these areas. vation. the Highway No Shooting Areas outlined * AW Restricted Areas on page I 3. MU 5.4 The operation of snowmobiles or ATVs ) The discharge of firearms and hunting is lndustrial road closure on the Groundhog FSR (including motorcycles) at any time is prohibited prohibited on across from Dec. I to May 15. or the travelled por- in these areas. and tion road allowance of all numbered * Groundhog FSR and any side roads, southerly VOne Quarter Mile Single Prolectile highways and any 2 lane or greater public from the 15,5 km point. Prohibition road that is maintained by the Ministry of * Roclq Lake-5800 FSR and any side roads, Transportation (see page I 3). Single proleciiles prohibited within 400 westerly from the intersection of Roclg Lake- metres on either side of the road allowance. 5800 FSR and Groundhog Creek Only shotguns with shot permitted.

' * Battlement Ridge lYining Road - entire road, r) No Shooting Areas Sept. I to Oct. 3l only, The discharge of firearms is prohibited in * Taseko-Chilko AW and Snowmobile at an "over3oyears Experience,' these areas, Quality Rdstricted Area for the purposes of hunting, to Affordable MU 5-2 transport anyone to or from wildlife or to Access to the Mount Polley mine site is pro- transport wildlife - see Map E9. hibited underthe Mines and IrespassAct. MU 5.5

VRobertson Road and any side roads - 0.4 km VTatlayoko Road - 400 m (l/4 mile) either side :#rw:ffi, restriction, from its intersection with Hwy 97 at of the mid-line south from Eagle Lake Road to D,L,6l (Cariboo Land District) north.to its its end. Located ll kms from Highway 20 intersection with Hwy 97 at the village of 2657 Dog Creek Rd.. Wlliams Lake BC VZG 4W8 VHorn-Bluff Lakes Road - 400 m (l/4 mile) Mcleese Lake. restriction; see Map E 13.

58 ... *Valleau Creek MotorVehicle Restricted Area - transport game, transport equipment and sup- PROVINCIAL PARKS, plies are intended for or in support of see Map E 12. which RECREATION AREAS AND hunting, or transport hunters to and from the lPotato MountainVehicle Restricted Area - this location of wildlife is prohibrted Sept I to Dec.5. PROTECTED AREAS restriction applies to the operation of all motor ) Please refer to Site Restrictions sec- VWest Fraser Road - 400 m (l/4 mile) restric- vehicles for any purPose; snowmobiles are Per- tion, page I l, for more information. tion, south from the city of Quesnel limits to mitted Dec. I - Mar: 3 l, except in Ts'yl-os Par( ) the intersection ofthis road and Grouse Road ln keeping with Section 29 of the Park and see Map Ell. Recreation Area Regulations, the following Park (located just north west of Rudy Johnson Recreation Areas are only open to the drs- tilu 5-6 Bridge), see Map E2l. and charge offirearms, bows and crossbows from The Halfway South FSR is closed to all non- r) Stum Lake - Between Mar: I and Aug. 31, September I to June 30 during a lawful game industrial motor vehicle trafflc. hunting, trapping and the discharge of firearms hunting season: is prohibited within the Stum (Pelican) Lake MU 5-7 Big Creek Provincial Park* . .(MU 5-3,5-4) Provincial ParkThe area includes all of Stum River Spawning Channel - Hunting and Bowron Lake Provincial Park lNekrte Lake below the high water mark and all of the the discharge of firearms is prohibited within only) islands. . . .(those portions in MU's 5-15,7-5,7-6 100 m of the Department of Fisheries and Mountains Provincial Park * Road Single projectiles prohibited; Cariboo spawning channel. VTibbles Oceans . .(MU see Map E I8. s-ls) 5-8 *(MU MU MU 5-r4 Cariboo River Provincial Park 5-15) *Nusatsum-Noeick Foresl Service Road and Churn Creek Protected Area* . .(l4U 5-3) A MotorVehicle Closed Area - any side roads - southerly and westerly from Junction See Map E7 Roads open as indicated on new MaP Kilometre 15 to South BentinckArm. .,. . . .(MU 5-9) 820. Commercial vehicles exemPt. Fiordland Recreation Area lsnootli Creek Park - The discharge of Flat Lake Provincial Park* .. ,..(f1U 5-2) * Doc EnglishVehicle Restricted Area - access is firearms is prohibited. (MU 5-8) restricted to designated roads; portions ofthis Hakai Recreation Area VHwy 20 - Between Bella Coola and the west- area are private land and for safety reasons, Homathko RivenTatlayoko Protected erly boundary oflweedsmuir Park - see Map El7. hunters are requested not to hunt in these Area* ...(MU5-5) areas; see Map E22. MU 5.9 Itcha llgachuz Provincial Park* VWest Fraser Road - 400 m (l/4 mile) restric- .(MU s-r2) I Ocean Falls No Shooting Area - see Map E I 9 see descriptron under MU 5- l3' See Map E2l * tion; Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park MU 5-r2 MU 5-t5 ..(MU s-14) River Haul Road northerly * Upper Dean Main A Eureka Peak MotorVehicle Restricted Area - Kluskoil Lake Provincial ParlC (MU 5- l3) with Far Creek from its intersection this restriction applies to the operation of all MooseYalley Provincial Park * . .(MU 5-2) for any purpose; see Map E23 *Clusko-Thunder Mountain Forest Service motor vehicles Nazko Lake Provincial Park* , .(lYU 5- l3) roads - restriction is north- Snowmobiles allowed Dec, I to April 30' Road and any side Nunsti Provincial Park* ...... (MU 5-4) westerly from the junction ofthis road and the * Spanish No-Name Lake Forest Service Road Schoolhouse Lake Provincial Park* Clusko Riven - northerly and easterly from the No-Name ,(MU s-2) Lake Forest Service Recreational Site. .. *Michelle-Baezaeko Forest Service Road and . . 5-4' 5-5) and any Ts'yl-os Provincial Park* .(MU any side roads - westerly from Kilometre 65 of * Crooked Lake Forest Service Road to Tweedsmuir Provlncial Park this road (66 km past the junction with the side roads from its point of commencement 5- 6-2) Nazko Road). its termination. See lYaps El6,El7 , . .(MU 5- 10, 5- I l, l, No Shooting Area - see Map E25' Pelican Provincial Park i"P" (or Punky) Road (Riverside Forest lWells White . s- 13, s- 14) Products) and any side roads - restricted north . , .(MU from Kilometre 57 of this road (this road runs ) Parks, Recreation Areas and Proteded Areas north of Hwy 20 from Chilanko Fork). marked with an asterisk (*) are exempt from the No Hunting No Shooting Restriction within *Beeftrail Main Road, 40Om ofthe centerltne oi park roads. lCorkcrew Road - except for industrial ) Park and recreation areas not listed above forestry purposes. are closed to hunting and closed to the dis- I MU 5- l2 (entire management unit) charge of firearms. Unlicenced MotorVehicle Restricted Area - the operation of motor vehicles to hunt game, transport game, transPort equipment and sup- plies which are intended for or in support of WOODLAND TAXIDERMY Teepee Heart Ranch hunting, or transport hunters to and from the quolity Accommodation for Hunters location of wildlife is prohibted Sept I to Dec.5. Speciolizing in high Log cabins with cooking facilities ond professionol mounts Meals available t'lu 5-13 . Gome Heods Bhds Familv Vacations Rugs . Lifesize Mounts ilYichelle-Baezaeko Forest Service Road and Cattle + horse &ives, pack trips, rmch stay 3535 - 97th Soulh wlth unlmited riding roads - see description under MU 5- I 2. .any side V2J 6E8 Quesnel, B.C. Box 6, Big Creelc B.C. tl'4U 5-13 (entire management unit) Pnone: (250) 747'1720 E-moil: [email protected] Phone/Fax 001 -250 tg4'Ulrg Unlicenced MotorVehicle Restricted Area - the 8 miles south on HighwoY 97 e-mail: gh@midbccom web:www.Qheartcom operation of motor vehicles to hunt game, locoted .. .59 -

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Map E9Yohetta Mountain Goat Limited Entry HuntinsAreas for Mountain Griat MU f4, zones A, B, E, E H,l. The oDerarion of all terrain vrihicles fcir the our- pose of hunting, to transpdrt equipment or wildlife, or to transDort hunters to or from the l6cation of wildlife is prohib- Map E l0 Open area for Bkhom Sheeo huntins in MU 54.I}e ited in theYohetta LEH aiea. reniainder of MU 54 is closid to B$rim Shee'p hunting. Ell Potato Mountain Closed Area and ManasementArea d in MU S-5).Vehicle includes all areas 1520.m elevation in Mao El3 Horn-Bluff Lakes l/4 rmo6iles oermitted Mao E I 2 \hlleau CreekVehicle Mihi Road Restriction (situated in - ResiricteaRrea (sinrated in MU 5-1. | Mar Jlexcept in MU 5-5).The discharge of single Park s'ily-os proieailes is prohibited,

iJobin .a ,i4t.j/,r.r,//< cr.A A,-' qtuff : n.*. .)sH.7it.,.;;I:// q J Lake Rd. -Yr,,ro,".u*'M"s' .; P I Mao El5Tweedsmuir Park Bow :::i:t Mt. Goat closed arca \ n Onfv Area.The bow and arrow onlv I Mt. Goat LEH arca V4ostev Cr. Map E 17 Tweedsmuir Park No seubn for mule {black-ailed deer' HuntinpAreas {situated in MUs 5-10. bucla is Dec l- Dec 24 (situited in Map El5 Perkins Peak - Kappen Mtn 5- I I . 6"'l . 6- I ). Hatched ares shows Mao E l4 Bluff-Middle Lake Moose 5- | l). See Mao E I 7 for Mountain Goat Closed Area. LEH Bull Mocise hunting area, gss MU CloiedArea (situated in MU 5-5). Jobin- Tweedsmriir Park lrlo Hunting Areu. McClinchv & Cherrv Creek Mtn. Map Fl on page 68 for more details. Goat LEH Areas (siiuated in MUs 5-5, s-6).

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1gt.u, Map El8libbbs Road Sr$e Roptiles ftlhibitd Arca (situated in Map E 19 Ocean Falls No Shooting F.etry MU s-r3). Ara (sinrated in MU 5-9). MaD E20lunction MotorVehicle CloiedArLa (situated in MU 5-14). Closed year-round to the operation of all motor vehicles, except com- mercial vehicles. Road shown as dashed lines open April I to Nov 30

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Mao E23 Eureka PeakVehicle Mao E2lWest Fraser Road Restricted lrea (siurated in MU 5- Map E22 Doc Enslish Gulch Moor Resiricted Area (situated in MUs 5- l5). Closed vear-round to the oDer- Vehicle RestriaedArea (situated in MU I 3, 5- I 4).The discharge of single atibn of all Jehicles. Check ttre LEH 5-14. Roads hishlishted in white an projectiles is prohibited. Synoosis fur areu oDen to Limit€d operi. Ponions"of tatched area are pri- (ntrv Huntins. Snorvmobiles vite land & for safety reasons, hunt6rs ailofuedOeE.l-Apr.30. are requested not to hunt in drese Mao E24 Mt Soraneer Mounain Goat areas. CloiedArea (tifl,rt,? in MU 5-15). 62... Mao E25 Goose Ranee and Eureka- Map E26 Wells No ShootingArea Mao E27 Sharo-ailed Grouse Closed Dedeotion Mounain Goat Closed Areu (sitiated in MU 5-15). Areia (situated in NU S-t+1. (situaied in MU 5- I 5). See LEH Synopsis for area open to LEH.

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) ln 1996, the federal, provincial and territo- immediate and longenterm viability. 7. The first recovery plan for caribou in the rial Ministers responsible for wildlife commit- ) The COSEWIC designation obligates the south-eastern portion of the province "l'4ountain ted to a national approach for the protec- province underthe National Accord to pro- (commonly called Caribou") tion of species at risk in Canada.The com- vide immediate legal protection to the cari- was released in the fall of 2002. mitments that were made are outlined in bou herds in the MU's listed above. 8. The Northern CaribouTechnical Advisory the Natronal Accord for the Protection of ) ln response to the COSEWIC designa- Commrttee developed a draft Recovery Species at Risk (Ihe-NaItenal-Aeler$. For tion, and British Columbia's commrtment to Strategy that includes standards (princi- further information, see the National Accord, the following actions ples and evaluation criteria) under which http://www.sarare gi stry. gc.ca were undertaken: sport hunting could be maintained for a ) In May 2000, the national Committee on l. Hunters were notified in the 2000/01 local caribou population within the recov- as guidelines for estab- the Status of Endangered Wildlife iri Canada Hunting Synopsis that caribou in the MUs ery area, as well lishing allowable harvest (COSEWIC) designated ali caribou in the listed above had been designated as a conservative recovery southem two-thirds of BC (referred to as Nationally Threatened. level that will not impede actions. the Southern Mountain Population), as well 2. Those MUs known to have Boreal by commit- as caribou in a portion of north-eastern BC Caribou (MUs 7-48,7-49,7-55 and 7-56) 9. Using the standards set the have deter- (referred to as the Boreal Population) as were closed to caribou hunting in 2001. tee, regional wildlife biologists Threatened. This designation mined that the ltcha-llgachuz and the Nationally 3. Caribou hunting regulations in MU 5- l2 affecls the following Wildlife Management Chase-Sustut caribou popr.rlations meet were changed to only allow caribou to the conservation criteria for allowing a Units: only be harvested underthe "5 point bull harvest. Therefnrre seasons will con- . Region 5: MU 5- 12 regulation" in 2001. tinr"e tcr rernain openin MUs 5- l2' 6- . Region 6: MUs 6- I ,6-2,6-4,6-17 and 6' 4. The of caribou recovery development 17,6-18 ,7-37 and 7-38. Caribou hunting l8 plans was inrtiated in 2000-0 | and seasons were closed in MUs 6- | ,6-2,6-4, . Region 74: MUs 7-30,7-37 and 7-38 200 I -02. . 7 -21, 7 -77, 7 -30, 7 -3 1, 7 -36, and 7 -43 tn Region 78: MUs 7-19,7-21 ,7-72,7-31,7- 5. MU 7-19 (the Belcourt Herd) was closed 2003. 36, 7 -43, 7 -48, 7 -49, 7 -55 and 7 -56 to caribou hunting in 2002. ) Caribou in the northern one-third of the ) In May 2002, COSEWIC reviewed the 6. All canbou herds with General Open province have not been listed and are not status of woodland caribou in Canada, and Seasons wrthin the COSEWIC listed area covered by this notice. confirmed the nationally threatened designa- were managed on the "5 point bull regu- tions.These caribou are considered at risk lation" starting in 2002, because of conservation concerns over their

. ..63 These M.U. boundaries are For a more de-finition consult the B.C. Recreational Adas, 5th edition. REGIONAL BAG LIMITS 57o 42' 13.43" andW l29o 48' 1.04". charge of a fiiearm is prohibited within 400 ) Goldpan Rd (MU 6-23): Commencing at metres of either side of the road allowance ) Deer:The bag limit and possession lirnit Dease Lake townsite, thence within 400 m of theTopley Landing Road (Hwy I l8) for mule (black-tailed) deer is l, except in of either side and within 400m of the end between Topley and Granisle (MU 6-8). MUs 6- l2 and 6- 13, where the bag limrt is l5 of the trail at its junction with Little Eagle ) The hunting of all wildlife is prohibited and possession limit is 5.The bag limit and River within 2 km of either side of the Muddy possession limit for white-tailed deer is I. ) Adsit Lake Road (MU 6-24): Commencing Lake/Golden BearAccess Road (MUs 6-22, Cougar:The bag limit for cougar is l. at N 58o 58' 12.36" andW 130" 8'56.21", 6-26). VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS thence within 400 m of either side and > White (Kermode) and blue (Glacier) l. The .use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife is within 400 m of the end of the trail and colour phases ofthe black bear are closed to prohibited in MUs 6-4, 6-5,6-6,6-8,6-9, including within 400 m of the side of the hunting throughout the Skeena Region. Note

5- I 5 and 6-30, year round. trail leading to Porcupine Lake. that these animals are rarely pure in colour ) Hot Lakes Rd (MU 6-24): Commencing at and are usually somewhat dirty. Hunters 2. The use of snowmobiles is permitted to Hwy 37, thence within 400 m of the trail should pass up any very light-coloured black transport wildlife, transport equipment, and side trails to N 59o 29' 1.8" andW bear: firearms or supplies or transport hunters l29o 38' 3.6" (start of alpine), thence within ) Lucy lsland (in the vicinity of Langara to and from the location of wildlife in l0 m of either side and within l0 m of the lsland, Charlotte lslands) is aWildlife MUs 6-4, 6-5,6-6,6-8,6-9,6- 15 and 6-30, Queen end of the trail to its end at N 59" 30' Sanctuary and hunting, trapping and the dis- from Dec. 16 to Mar: 31. 1 3.5" and W l 29o 32' 1 2.0". charge of firearms are prohibrted (MU 6- l3). 3. The use of all motor vehicles to hunt ) Cassiar Townsite/Quartzrock Creek ) Please avord shooting collared wildlife. See wildlife, transport wildlife, transport equip- Access Trail (MU 6-24): Commencing at the page 14. ment, firearms or supplies which are Cassiar townsite, thence within 400 m of intended for or in support of hunting, or NOTICE TO MOOSE either side of the trail to N 59022' 37.53" transporl hunters to and from the loca- HUNTERS andW 129042' 37.97" (height of land); tion of wildlife is prohibited beyond 400 ) series of rut closures are in place along thence within l0 m of either side of the A metres on either side of the following rights trail and side rails,and within l0 m of their various of way as set out below: road betweenAug. I and Nov. 15: l. There is no open season for moose during ends, to the end of the trail at N 59o I 9' period )Jade/Boulder Road (MUs 6-19 andT-52) 34.74" andW 129050' 25.75". the Sept.25 to Ocl. l0 within 400 junction metres of from the ofJade/Boulder Road and ) Midway MineAccessTrail (MU 6-24): Highway 37 east to Boulder City Lake, Letain Commencing at its junction with an ' Klappan Rail Grade (MUs 6-18,6-20). Lake,Wolverine Lake and Elephant Lake, then unnamed trail local.ly known as the Midway ' Highway 37, from the junction of the south along Kutcho Creek to Provencher Mine Access Trail, thence within 400 m of Dease Lake turnoffto theYukon border junction Lake and back along the road to its either side of the trail and within 400 m of (MUs 6-23,6-24). See llap F32. jade/Boulder with Road again. its end at a point 5 km north of the Little ' the road locally known as Blue River Road, 4. The use of all motorvehicles is prohibited Rancheria River. east from Highway 37 to the Blue River above 1400 metres in elevation onTsatia ) OneAce Mountain MiningAccess Rd lndian Reserve #2 (MU 6-23). See Map F32. Mountain (MU 6-20), Klastline Plateau (MU 6-24): Commencing near the junction ' the trail locally known as One Ace Mountain (MU 6-21), Level Mountain (YlU 6-22,6- with Hwy 37 at N 59o 52' 49.5 l" and W Road, west from Highway 37 to One Ace 76) and Gnat Pass (MU 6- l9).This applies l29o l0' 13.0", thence within 400 m of Mountain (YU 6-24). See Map F32. to both roads and off-road areas. side of the trail, side trails, and either and ' the road locally known as McDame Road, Between May I and Nov. lS,the 5. within 400 m of the end of the trail, and southeasterly from Highway 37 near Good use of motor vehicles along the fol- end locations 59o 48' side trails, to the at N Hope Lake to Atan Lake (MU6-23). See lowing roads/trails is prohibited and l 29o 37.55" W 36' 53.89"; Map F32. beyond the sides ofthe roads/trails at N 59o 50'5.76" andW l29o 37'56.09"; ' Adsit Lake Road (MU 6-24). and within the distance of 400m or and at N 59o 55' 35.54" and ' Goldpan Road (MU 6-23). l0m from the sides, whichever is w t290 32', t3.82. ' Road (MU 6- stated: NOTICETO HUNTERS Jade/Boulder l9). ) Middle Range Road (MU 6-19): ' Todigan Mountain Mining Access Road (MU A Nisga'a Hunting Licence is not Commencing at the iunction with ) 6-20). required tor 2OO4 but may be imple- Jade/Boulder Rd,thence within 400 m of ' the road and trail locally known as the either side of the trail and within 400 m of mented by 2005. Call l-866-633-0888. Barrington Burn Road from the junction Access Endako Mines and the ends of the trail at N 58o 20' 48.36" ) to the nearTelegraph Creek (MU 6-22) (Map F40). Huckleberry Mines Sites (MU 6-4) is prohib- andW l29o 36'"49.44"; ' TwenV Mile Road (east of the Hyland ited under the Mines &Trespass Ads. N 58ol9'5.90" andW l29o 37' 18.84";and River), south from the Alaska Highway to ) Hunters should check special area maps N 58o 19'27.42" andW l29o 42'28.74". the Liard River (MU 6-23). See Map F34. for no shooting and no hunting areas that ) Todagin Mtn. MiningAccess Road ' the road locally known as Midway mighl apply in areas they wish to hunt (pgs (MU 6-20): Commencing at Coyote Cr., Mine/Silvertip Road, sor-rth from theYukon 6e -7t). thence within 400 m of either side of the borderto the mine site (MU 6-24) ) No ShootingAreas: Hunters should note road to N 57o 44' I 2.0" and W I 29o 5 I' (Map F32). the Highway No Shooting Areas as oLrtlined \ 06" (start of alpine) thence within l0 m of ' that portion of the Alaska Highway in on page I 3. either side and within l0 m of its end at N (Map ) Hunters should be aware that the dis- MU 5-2s F4l). .. .65 ' the road locally known as the Smart River Babine Mountains Trails Provincial Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Prov. Park Road, north from the Alaska Highway to Park . ..(MU 6-8) ' '(MU 6- l5) theYukon border (MU 5-25). See Map F4L Babine River Corridor Provincial'Park pit-in nir", l-t""t"a at" .(1.,1u 6-19) ' the road locally known as Logjam Creek Boraer r-"r. iiorin","i r.#?r"te:t?l RainbowAlley Prov. Park . . . .(MU 6-8) Road, north from the Alaska Highway to Boulder Creek Prov. Park . . . .(MU 6-9) Seven Sisters Provincial Park and theYukon border (MU 6-25). See Map F4l. Boya Lake Prov.Park ...... (MU 6-23) ProtectedArea ...... (MU6-9) ' Highway 7 from the Yukon bonder to Atlin No person shall hunt or discharge firearms Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Prov. Park (MU 5-2s). from April I to Sept 30. See Maps F22toF24 ...(MU 6-20) ' the road locally known as Surprise Lake Bulkley Junction Provincial Park Spatsizi Headwaters Provincial Park Road or Discovery Avenue from Highway ...... (MU 6-30) (MU 6-20) Burns Lake Provincial Park ...(MU 6-4) siitin" nJ." n.ir".iion 7 to Surprise Lake (MU 6-25). See Map F35. a Chukachida Protected Area , . . .. .(MUs 6-19,6-20,6-Zt,6--22). ' the road locally known as Bull Creek/Blue . .(MU 6- re, 6-20) See Maps F22,F23,F24,F26 and F77. Canyon Road/ Spruce Creek road to the Craig Headwaters Prrotected Area Sustut ProtectedArea ...... (MU 6-18) junclion with Bull Creek (MU 5-25). See Sustut Provincial Park .(MU 6- 18,7-38) Map F36. D;il;; p,oii"."i a,..; :lili 2-i]l Sutherland River Provincial Park and : the road locally known asWarm Bayl Entiako Provincial Park and Protected ProtectedArea ...... (MU6-6) Prov. . .(MU 6-5) O'Donnell Road (MU 6-25), See Map F37. Area . ..(MU 6-l) Sutherland River Park ' Francois Lake Provincial Park and Swan Lake Kispiox River Prov. Park the road and trail locally known as Gladys ProtectedArea ...... (MU5-4) Lake / Rufner / 4th ofJuly Creek road from Gitnadoix River Recreation Area ratstrenstriii-nlr.i i.i'. t;;-[ilU 3-]3] Highway 7 to Gladys Lake (MU 6-25). See See Maps 7 and FlO ...(MU 6-10) Todagin South Slope Provincial Park Map F38. Great Glacier Provincial Park (MU 6-22) ...... (MU 6-20) 2.There is no open season for moose during Khutzeymateen Prov. Park . .(MU 6- l4) Tuya Mountains Provincial Park the period Sept. 25 to Od. I0, within 400 Hunting of wildlife is prohibrted in the valley m. of the shore of and over that portion of below I,000 meters above sea level within r*""ar-.,i. Park and Re"#i::iitl this park See Map Fl8. See Map . .(MUs 5-10,5-l 1,6-1,6-2,6-4) lbslin Lake south ofthe north end of Fl Kitlope Heritage Conservancy Tweedsmuir Protected Area .(lYU 6-2) Shaman lsland (also known as Burial lsland), ProtectedArea .. ., . . : ...... (MU 6-3) Tweedsmuir Corridor Protected Area and including Shaman lsland. (MU 5-25). Kitwanga Mountain Provincial Park See Map F39. Uncha Mountain ReJ Hlli. NATIONAL PARKS ur" ro"L. p,ortn"iri i",t .lilU 8-ii] "t"$'":1).(rYU 6-t) Little Andrews Bay Provincial Park ) Park and recreation areas not listed ) Hunting is prohibited in all National Park. above are closed to hunting and closed to ) Hunting, trapping and the discharge of prov. part mounJeaziza a.d R;guA:J the discharge of firearms. firearms is prohibited within Gwaii Haanas See Map F27 ...... (MU 6-21) National Park Reserve (MU 5- l2). Naikoon Prov. Park . .(MU 6- l3)

No person shall hunt or discharge firearms 3drcffifln$:tn::the]'.::]:: : il i:l*teffiu:: in PROVINCIAL PARKS, 14. from April I to Sept. See Map Fl4. ing.,.m$pi*$,ne$pfi$E$[, RECREATION AREAS AND Netalzul Meadows Provincial Park ,,BE'Hu PROTECTED AREAS ,:,,,,Phone 250.480'3244 oi ,. Nirtitwa Late 3"3] yPlease refer to Site Restrictions sec- fro'in"i'i ;";- IUU Ningunsaw Provincial Park ..(MU 6-21) Fmail: [email protected]. tion, page I l, for more information. ) ln keeping with Section 29 of the Park and Recreation Area Regulations, the following Parks and Recreation Areas are open to the discharge of frearms, bows and crossbows only during a lawful game hunting season: A, Atlin Prov. Park and Recreation Area ,EAK\\ See Maps F30 and F3 I (MUs 6-25,6-26,6-77) EOUIPHE}IT Babine Lake Marine Park. . . . .(MU 6-5) Eabine Mountains Provincial Park STON E B LAZE . , ,(MU 6-8) See Map Fl0. Ganvas Wall Tent . Knives . Recipe Books. Sausage Casingt . . B.C. YUKON AIR SEfrVICE LTD. . MeatWrappingPaper Spices Shrfrers . Grinders . Sausage Making Supplies for HTffi* 0..,1"[13,*c Commercial & Ilome Use V is d/ IUIC, Mail 0rd,erc V(el come Y-* -l ,[ot*tto

Fax: (604) 53+3089 www.deakin.com Bruce & Teri McNaughton 22958 Fraser Hwy. ' Bngl.y, B.C. V2Z 2Tg (25Q1 77 I -!252t:",:,,,. www.snrtlers.com I AOO 663 3735 66.. Iturr DEER €hakiraired)

Bow.Onillqqson toYS[Seasrn ..,t-l,fg,.ft,l.'! *;i;i#$,,':t..,-r.,..l.,,. ::;,,..,;,,'dpf1; i; ,,;;ii:i,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,u lo* Oaty $qaton Bow04fy Se*on.

aHunters are requested to submit 0 frontincior tooth ond o Dhoneroph-ofthe onrlers ofoll horvested bucks to MWLATP Regional }ffice,Bog 5000,smithen,v\J 2N0 *See &frution on poge 5.The ontle;s must e@mpony the specres'fic6nce.

AHunters Notcr Porr of Severol l4G hove speo'ol reguloubns o t orc open by tIH uthorizodon onty. See Mops F t , Fl ond F22.. YPors of serrerol /vlUs ore closed hunt)ng to of moose during the perd Sett 25 to Oct 10. See Notlce ro l4ome Hunters. See /vlops F22,F32, F34 to F4l. ELK -6:13 Burrs . " " ""-g;d:ii-;N* ii I

SHEEP 6- l 7, 6- l8 to 5-26,*5-21 Full curlrhinhorn Rams Aug I - oct 15 I

*See defnrtron aN diogron n poge 3.Theont/en must ouompony thespeoes licnce.

6.r to 6-30 *AF i-iil;"iiit00i"-"-*-- i couGAR 6- l to 6- | I s"pi ro - y",. t ;/os;'Ap; r3oi-- Hunters moy not shoot o spotted cougar or any cougor in its compony,

B[UE, SPRUCE (FRANKUN) and RUFFED GROUSE 6.1 to 6-30 Mao F2 Blunt Molntain Soecial Area (situaded in Mao F I Tweedsmuir Park No MU 6-8).The HuritingAreas (situated in MUs 6-1, open season for 6-2, 5- f0, 5- | I ))The general open bow hunting of huntins season for bull moose in MU mountain soat is 6-2 in Tweedsmuir Park is Oct 20 to Aug 15 - dct.19. Nov 15. Iti'"il. ii-*-]fl S-""?

Map F4 Lakelse Lake No Shooting Area and Shotguns Only Area (situated r. in MU &ll). \\ ,Ktrtmet \ M.il. t ll /tsor. t

Mao F5 Grantham Road Sub'division No ShootingArea (sit- uated in MU 619). Map F3 Babine River No ShootinsArea and Grizlv E Bea'r Closed Area (Sept I - Nov 15 on!) I km on ' M either side of river (situated in MU 6-8). (si It lnr

Map F7 Smithers Bull Moose Limited Entry HuntinsArea (situ- ated in MU 6- I 0 and in portions of 6-3, 6- l'l ).The rEneral ripen hunting season for bull droose in this area is lrom 0a 20 to Oct portions 26 only. For those of MUs 6'3 and 6-l I that are out- Lake Ka$lp Shootjng Map F6 Tadow Road No ShootingArrea 0.4 I'la fS No side of the shaded Smithers Bull Moose LEH area the eenenl Area (siunted in MU 6-9 km erdrer side of road (sirured in MU &9). ). open seiron for bull moose is Sept l0 to Nov I 5. k 68... Map F l0 Skeena and Babine Mtn. Mountain Goat Limited Enrv HuntingAreas (situated in {Us 6- 3, 64, 6-8, 6-9, 6-t0, 6-t t, 6-t4, 6- I 5,6-30) and Mountain Goat Closed Area in MU 6-30. Note: no oDen season for mountain soats oh Skip Mountain (situaredin MU 6-r4).'

Map Fll Hudson Bay Mornain and Srnifiers * Nlo SlrccirgA€a (siu-red in m,,:t

Map Fll Sandspit No ShootingArea (situated in MU 6-12).

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L{ I ;2oom l. l from iii;l Shore ::il * . ur'd"o"ru,r,", iil s :lo,ro l6 !lO Map Fl2 Equrry Mine Property No !:o !!f $ootingArea $inated in MU 69).

Map Fl3 Charlotte City No Queen Map Fl5 Houston Community ShobtingArea (siruated in MU 6-13) Area (situdted Liiiii Iil*"ting

I Mao F l4 Naikoon Park Shootine City ol I No or - -'l " Terrace Huriting Area (situated in 14U 5- I 3). i__. Hunters should note the 50 metre strips along the banks of theTlell River are open for Shotguns wirh Shot Only as indicatid on map. (Closed along Hwy).

Kumdis ,, Bay l,lap Fl6 City ofTerrace No ShootingArea Mao F ll Masset No (sitiated in MUs 6-9, 6- l5). ShobtinsArea (situat- ed in MU 6-13J. Delkatla Sloush Wildlife.Sana-uary - no huntrng, trapptng PREYAIR or discharge of CHARTER SERVICE ltrearms.

Box 299,Atlin, BC VoW 1A0 Phone: 250 651-7716 L. 995 Fax 250 651-7740 Map F l8 Khueeymateen Provincial (situated Map F l7 Port Clements No Shootins Park No HuntinsArea in MU Areia and Kumdis Bav Shotsun with sh"ot 6-14). Hunting olwildlifi prohibited in the valley 1,000 only area (situated id MU d- I 3). below m'above sea level. \^JK,r",;k-lG-l\\\rirac'

Mao F20 Bear Pass Mao F2 la North Kiaumkalum Mao F22 Soaaizi Caribou, Mountain Sheep Molntain Goat Limited Laki No Shooting or Hunting Mao F2lb Nass Mounain Goat Closed and'Moose Limited Entry HuntingAreas (situ' Enry HuntingArea (situated Area (situated in l4U 6-l 5). Area (MU 6-16). ated in MU 6-19,6-20). in MU 6-14).

Map F25 Spaaizi(Cold Fish-Gladys l-ake) Ecolosical Reserve No Huntins Map F26To&gin Mounain No Rre. (siua6a in MU &20).Cold Fisl ShootingArca Mounain Goat Closed l-ake Gmo No ShootinsAreaThe Area and moor vehicle Prohibited Limited Mountain Goat discharse bf firearms is irohibited Mao F23 Soatsizi Mountain Goat VlanF24 Soasizi Area (situated in MU &20), See vehicle (situated 6-20). wirhin I km of Cold Fish lake Camp. Entiy HuntihgArea (situated in MU 6-19,6' Cloied Arei in MU restrictions on pge 65. 20).

Mao F29 Midwav MineAccess Trail (situated in lt4U e-24). see Mao F27 Mt" Edziza Park Map F28 Omineca Mining Road page 65. Molntain Sheeo and Extinsion No ShootineArea Mountain Goat Limited (situated in MUs 6-l8J-39). Entry Hunting Areas (situat- ed in MU 6-21).

Mao F32 Cassiar Road Moose Closed Areja bituated in MU 6-23). Hunting of moosd is orohibited within 400m of Blue Rivei One Ace Mountain, Midway Minins and McDame Roads and Map F30 Atlin Mountain Sheep Limited Entry Hunting Area and Mao F3l Atlin Park Mountain Goat Closed and Hishfiav 37 from theYukon border to Mountain Sheep Open Area fr

70 ... Mao F35 Surorise lake Mo6se Closed Area (situat- ed in MU 6-25). Huntins of moose is orohibited frofi Seot 25 td Oct l0 within 40b m of the roads listed in the legend.

Map F34 Twenty Mile Road Closed Area (situat- ed ih MU 6-23). Hundns of moose is prohibited within 400m ofTwenryllile Road from Sept 25 to Oct 10.

Map F33 Tasish Hishlands Mountain A River Goit LimitedEntry}lunting Area. O'Donnell Rd. B Kuthai Lake Access Rd. (situated in MUs 6-27,6-28). C O'Donnell River Placer i.4ining D Wilson Creek Place Ylintng Rd

Map F39 Teslin Lake Moose ClosedArea (situated in MU 6-25). Hunting of moose is prohibited from Sept 25 tolla l0 with 400m of the shore of and over the Dor- tion of Teslin l-ake south of the norih end of Shaman lsland (Burial lsland) and C Consohn.Jn !:reek Rd. includ- D GadF Late M.n,g Loop ing Shaman lsland.

Map F38 Gladys Lake Moose Map F36 Bull Creek Road Moose CloiedArea kituated in MU 6-25). Huntins mbose Cloied Area (situated in MU 6-25). of is orohibired fr6m prohibited Sept 2lto Oct l0 wirhin 400m of Hunting of mdose is with- Map F37 O'Donnell Road Moose the road listed in rhe legend, in 400 m of Bull Credk Rd from Sept Closed Area (situated in MU 6-25). 25 I0. to Oct Hundns of moose is orohibited ) -Smad River Fd Mdbv \ / rLos'am cre€k Bo. z// within 400m of O'D

Map F43 Atlin Mountain Goat Saaa,aa ?/tta, Limited Entrv t{rhk Hunting only' & Area and Atlin ?ekl;ntnuo Park Mountain r Sheeo and Slr/dlb Cari6ou Closed Area (situated The largest in in the Pocific Northwest MUs 6-25,6-26, Unsurpassed Quality At Competitive Prices 6-27). Offisol Measurer for I B,C, Records Club I Pope & Young €lub I Safari Club tnt. located on Bomite Mtn, Rd., RR #2 Box 25, Tenacg B.C. Map F44 ln v8G 529 that portion of PHONE: Atlin Park, (250) 655-5777 within MUs 6- FAX: (250) 555-5759 25 and 6-27,

RES: the hunting of (250) 655-577r all wildiife is Nalural North by Nor$rwesf' prohibited. IN ECA

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consuh the B.C. Recreational Atlas, 5th editjon.

72" REGIONAL BAG LIMITS A access road to Kakwa Recreation Area Giscome Portage Trail Protected Area beyond Buchanan ) Deer:The bag limit for mule (black-tailed). Creek (t4U 7- I 8) ...... (YU7-24) . MU 7-3 Heather - Dina Provincial Park . .(l',iu 7-30) deer in Region 7A and 78 (Omineca/Peace) is V Morkill Forest Road and that part of MU Holliday CreekArch ProtectedArea (1.4U 7-3) two. Only one buck may be taken in region 7A Flats 7-3 rt accesses from its crossing Fraser Jackman Provincial Park . . . .(MU 7-2) and 78 combined.The bag limit for mule deer Kakwa Provincial Park and Protected River dunng the periods April l5 to june Area buck in 78 is one in two years, therefore a SeeMapG20 .., .. ..(t4U7-t8,7-t9) 15 and August 15 to November 20. hunter who takes a mule deer buck in 78 can- , Kwadacha RecreationArea .... .(VU7-41) not take another in 78 until the calendar year of MUs 7-7 to 7- 15 Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park . the kill and subsequent calendar year have <) 4:30am to 8:00am from Aug. 15 - 3l .. ..(t4u 7_4t,7-42,7_50) Lower Raush expired. Note: if you harvested a mule deer O 5:30am to 9:00am from Sept. I - 30 Protected Area . . , .(MU 7-4) Monkman Provincial Park portion buck in 78 in 200 I under the previous one I 6:30am to l000am from Oct. I to - that in MU 7-18 only deer in three years bag limit, you can not take Nov 15 Mount Blanchet Provincial Park .(VU 7-27) another male deer buck in 78 until the 2004 MUs 7-38,7-39 Mount Pope Provincial Park . . .(MU 7-25) season. One mule deer may be antlerless avail- I the entire area Mount Robson Provincial Park - Swift able only under a Limited Entry Hunting autho- MU 7-40 Current Creek addition onty . . . .(l'1U 7- l3) rization.The bag limit for white-tailed deer is one. Mudzenchoot Provincial . . .(MU 7-28) V on all side roads of the Finlay Russel For.est Park ) Grouse:The regional daily aggregate bag Muscovite Lakes Provincial Park .(VU 7-29) Road, including the Selkutz ForesL Road, limit for grouse is l0 (blue, spruce (Franklin), Nechako Canyon ProtectedArea (MU 7-12) leading towards the Russel Range. ruffbd).The regional daily bag limit for Omineca ProtectedArea ...... (MU 7-38) Omineca Provincial Park , , .(YIU 7-29,7-38) ptarmigan is 10. NOTICE TO HUNTERS Ptarmigan Creek Prov. Park and Protected ) Thinhorn Mountain Sheep:The ) Hunters, while returning frorir hunting, are Area.. ..(MU7-5) regional bag limit is required to keep the antlers of a bull one sheep in three years. moose Purden Lake Provincial Park addition only A hunter taken in who harvests a thinhorn sheep the Omineca sub-region, and the .(vu 7-7) cannot hunt or kill anotherthinhorn sheep species licence under which the moose was Rubyrock Lake Prov. Park .(MUs 7-25,7-26) until the calendar year of the kill and two taken together and available for inspection by Slim CreekProvincial Park ...... (14U7-5) subsequent calendar years have expired. an officer of MWLAP Small River Caves Provincial Park (MU 7-3) Hunters who harvested an under 8 ) A few white moose have been noticed in Stuart Lake Marine Park ...... (1.4U 7-25) Stuart Lake year sheep under the previous bag MU 7- | 3. Hunters are requesLed not to Provincial Park .....(MU 7-25) Stuart River Provincial Park (MU limit will have that bag limit carried shoot a white moose due to their unique- 7-13,7-lS) Sugarbowl Grizzly Den Prov. Park and forward such that they cannot hunt or ness and viewing value to all people who - ProtectedArea ...... (MU 7-5,7-7,7-17) kill another thinhorn sheep until the enjoy wildlife. Sustut Protected Area . .(f,lu 5- lB) calendar year ofthe kill and 2 subse- Sustut Provincial Park .....(1.4U 6-18,7-38) quent years PROVINCIAL PARKS, have expired. Contact the Takla Lake Marine Park .(VU 7-27) MWLAP oftice in Prince George for more RECREATION AREAS AND Tatlatui Provincial Park (No open season for information. PROTECTED AREAS mountain sheep) .... (MU7-3e) Three Sisters Lake Prov Park . . . .(lYU 7-9) VEHICLE RESTRICTION l Please refer to Site Restrictions sec- tion, page I l, for more information. Trembleur Lake Provincial Park .(MU 7-26) Upper Raush ProtectedArea . . . .(YU 7-a) OMINECA SUB.REGION ) In keeping with Section 29 of the Park and WestTwin Provincial Park ) There are a number of restrictions and and Protected Recreation Area Regulations, the following Area.. ..(t4U7-5) prohibitions in this Region. Parks and Recreation Areas are open to the Whiskers Point Provincial Park southeast ) lnformation - signs may be posted at the discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows addition only ...... (YU7-24) points of closure for road and vehicle restric- only during a lawful game hunting season: ) Parks and recreation areas not listed tions.These signs are for the benefit of Arctic Pacific Lakes Provincial Park above are closed to hunting and closed hunters, but it is the hunters'responsibrlity to .(t4u 7-t6,7-t8,7_23) to the discharge of firearms. recognize closures whether a sign is in place Bobtail Mountain Provincial Park (MU 7- l2) 0r not. Bowron Lake Provincial Park (those por- V All MotorVehicles to hunt wildlife,trans- tionsin ...... MU7-5,7-6,5.15 only) \l Carp Lake port wildlife, transport firearms or equip- Prov Park and ProtectedArea ...... (Y1U7-24) ment and supplies which are intended for Chase Provincial Park . . .(MU 7-38) or in support of hunting, or transport Close-to.the-Edge Prov. Park and hunters to and from the location of ProtectedArea ...... (MU 7-t8) \,t wildlife. Crooked River Provincial Park.(addition on !t i AWs (including motorcycles and snowmo- west side of Crooked River only) ifr$ #$# biles) to hunt wildlife, transport wildlife, ..(YUs7-t6,7-2a) t/ transport frearms or equipment and sup- Dahl Lake Prov Park - Henry and Chuk plies which are intended for or in supporl Lakes addition only ...... (MU 7-t2) White-tailed Deer Prints Ed Bird-Estella Prnovincial of hunting, or transport hunters to and Park . .(lv1U 7-40) Erg Mountain Provincial from the location of wildlife. Park , . . .(l'4U 7-5) Eskers Pr.ovincial Park Lake and A,Snowmobiles to hunt wildlife, transport -Taginchil southwest additions only ...... (MU 7-15) wildlife, transport firearms or eguipment Evanofr Provincial Park .(yU 7-17) and supplies which are intended for or rn FingenTatuk Provincial Park . . . . .(MU 7-l l) support of hunting, or transport hunters to Finlay - Russel Protected Area(MU 7-39] -40) and from the location of wildlife. Finlay - Russel Provincial Park(MU 7-39,740) Fort George MUs 7-2 to 7- 18, 7-23 to 7-30, Canyon Provincial Park and 7-37 to 7-39 F";;;A; i-i.ii"a n""" I":.td;i!l from Man A 3l to Dec, 15 Fraser River Provincial Park . . . .(MU 7-10)

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Bow Only Season 7-2 to f-15,1-11,1-24 to 1.26 *6 Point Bulls Septl.Sept9

THINHORN MTN SHEEP l-11,7-39 to7-41 Full curlrhinhorn Rams Aug I - oct lI I

Mi'Us 7-3,74. (ke lvlop G6). See specrid o rco maps.

CARIBOU l-37 rol-41 *5 Point Bulls Aug 15. Oct 15

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WHITE.FRONTED GEESE, sNow GEESE, ROSS'S GEESE, CANAOIGEESE 7-2:to,,7.18; 7.2!,to 7:10,7'37 to l.4l SeptI;Nov30 {rCI , Ihe $regot da4y tuglimit iollgqle,rb 5 see FEges tr:,6,&,17.

Your Wilderness Connection Flies you into the {__-r best areas in TuEygBA B,C. for ffi+ Hunting IRUQ( OI{OPITS ARIIIAGUARD SPRAY and Fishing . SA|ES . TRUCK BOX WEBSITE: . SERVICE . BOATS www.bcairadventures.com Guided Goose & Duck Hunts . o PARTS TRAILERS Box 1178, Fort St. James, B,C, VOJ 1PO (oilTtNIltTAL pRrltc Paal Cailleaux Varulerhoof BC 4795 GEoRGI, 8.C. Tel. {250) 99e854O Fax (25O) 99e8548 25O.561 -1o25 r -8(,(,-506-9a3t ph(250) 563-3548 cel 613-5324 fax 56j.7033 Map G4 Dore River Mountain Goit closed area. Huntins of Map Gl MountThompson Mountain Map G2 RobertW Surratt Map G3 EastTwin Creek Mounain Mountain Goat is orohibiied Go'it ClosedArea (siruhted in Wilillife Sanauary {situated in MU (siarated Goit ClosedArea in except for LEH odrmir holders MU 7-2). 7-2). No.huntingitiapping or dis- MU 7-3). (situited in MU 74). cnarge ol lrrearms.

Map G7 Dunster Mountain Map GSTabor Mountain No Map G6 Kiwa Creek Mountain Goat fuG5 Holmes Riverand Casde Creek l,4ur Goit Closed Area (situated in Shobtins or HuntinqArea (sit- Cloied Area. Huntins of Mountain Goat is - Goat closed areas. Hunting of l4h. Gmt is pro- MU 74). uated in-MUs 7-9). prohibited except permit hibitei_o

L.1643A ]firnl-ifB L.'1643 1384 River Road L.1644 Prince George, BC V2L 5S8 Menber ol the BC Wildlye prar7;ilon EWf r-.r obs 1.550 L.549 The Omineca Wildllfe Patrol are volunteer members from the ranks of the Spruce City Wildlife Association, and are members Map G9 Red Rock Seed Orchard of the BC Wildlife Federation. We are supported Mao G l0 Paaren's Beach No by local busi- I slffif A'.a (situated in ShobtinsArea (situated in MUs nesses including Prince George Motors, Canfor, Howie,s Marine ilfi 's 7-13,7-7s1. and Northern Trout Fitters Fly & Tackle Shop who have taken a dedicated approach to the conservation of wildlife, fish, and the environment. By using the method of "Observe, Becord, and Reporf,to the Conservation Officer Services, we can all be effective in reduc- ing poaching and other criminal activities thal are in violalion of laws, for the protection of wildlife and their habitat. H The SCWA offers a reward up to 95,000 for information leading to a conviction of wildlife and environmental infractions. Foi more information contact Larry at (250) 962-9920 or Bob at (2s0) 964-0909. POACHERS ARE THIEVES THEY STEAL FROM ALL OF US PLEASE . . . G I I Miworth No Shootins Map G l2 Gleason Creek Mountain oBSERVE RECORD REPORT. (situated in MU 7-15). Goit Closed Area (situated in VIOLATORS OR SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES MU 7-t8). CALL 1-800-663-W|LD

. ..75 7r. fr4 lf \t*:a li1ia 5€l 1km either side I of the r@d I

q ts"{J. Ptfi Map G l3 Kennedy Sidins No Aken Lake Shobting or HuntirigArea'(MU 7-23). Map G Omineca Minins Road Hunting and discharge of firearms is l5 Map G l6 Edozaddfu No Hunting prohibited from Nov 6 to March 3l Extinsion No ShootinsAi6a Map Gl4 Ospika River Mtn Goat (situated in MUs 6-18,739). Arei (situated in MtJ 7-39). Hunti-ns CloiedArea (iituated in MU 7-37). of all ivildllfe species o

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RR 2 STr9 Cr DAWSON CREEK BC BEN ERMANTROUT ATV'S, Srt Doo's, Vrc 4EB rn:(250) 782-tnl Bol Morons

Map G l7 Black Lake and Edozadelly Caribou closed areas. Hunting of caribou is prohibited in Zones A to E of 7-39 and ii Zone A of 740 except for LEH permit holders.

UNGUIDED HUNTING 18270 Hi$hway 16 West IN THE MUSKWA Prince Geolge, B.C. Y2N 6K8 RIVER & GATHTO Phone/Iar: (250) 560-5051 CREEK DRAINAGES E-mail: [email protected]

M.U.'s 7-42 & 7-50. Sheep, Elk, . Certified Meat Cutter Moose, Black Bear, Gizzly, Goat, . Specializing in Game Sausage Mule Deer and Wolf. Flights in & out . Skinning from Profit River Airstrip to Base . Camp, horses, latest camp equipment Hang Only Available and food supplied. Probably the best . Cut, Wrapped, Frozen and Boxed Benrltaps: fullufrr's rW, area to hunt in B.C. . Game lerky A reproduction of Special Echo tours with bird and . Open 7 Days a Week Newhouse #6, Trap is animal watching from June to 1 . lnteract, Visa, American Express 45" long, Jaw spread August lst or later. '16", weighs 25 lbs. I Heavy chain with Dedicated to seruing the hunting ! swivel and rings. community and meeting their Hand made by Thomas Skuratow speciol game processing needs I PO Box 58, 150 Mile House, BC VoK 2G0 Phone (250) 29e3578 cALL T0il. FREE 1.977.560.t001 NOT LEGAL FOR USE IN BC $- 76... Ihe lrlinistry of Water, Land and Air Protection introduces Completed applications with necessary attachments and pay- a Centralized Permitting Process ment (cheque, money order; or credrt card authorization) can be sent to PASB by mail or courier: On April l,2}M,the processing of permit and commercial Ministry of Water, Land and licensing applications, and their renewals, amendments and relat- Air Protection Permit and Authorization Service Bureau ed payments, have been administered through the centralized 2975 Road Permit and Authorization Service Bureau (PASB) of the Ministry Jutland PO Box 9372 STN PROV GOVT Water: Land and Air Protection (MWLAP). Victoria BC VBW 9M3 Major fish and wildlife commercial programs licencing include Fax 250-387-0922 angling guiding, guide outfitting and trapping.Wildlife permitting includes more than 70 permit types such as authorizations to Questions: export wildlife, to release an animal from captivity, to possess lf you have further questions or require additional information, dead wildlife, etc. please contact Telephone: activities, formerly handled by MWLAP staff in regional Vancouver: (604) 660 -242 I offices, have been consolidated in Victoria headquarters. Victoria: (250) 387-6121 Elsewhere in BC: l-800-663-7857 This consolidation is accompanied by a process of continuous Email: FWCLP@Victoria I .govbc.ca business improvement which will standardize and simpliflT the administrative process in order to respond to concerns and opportunities. Permits and Commercial Licences remain a legal requirement, ensuring Please forvard complete noticewlrHlN 30 DAys of addrcsdname change to: that environmental standards are not PLEASE PRINT Ministry ofWaten Land andAir Protection, FWM Branch PO Box 9374 Stn Prov GovtVictoria, BC,V8W 9M4 The central permit bureau deals only applications for Fish and Wildlife Hunter Number: Birthdate: I I licences and permits and 6 digits YYTT MM DD USe Permits.

reational hunting and fishing licences Last Name First Name are not affected and continue to be available at local retail outlets and Mailing Address (new mailing address if applicable) Government Agent offices. How to apply: City/Iown Postal Code information and application for.ms for CITES permits, other wildlife Telephone: ( permits, non-resident hunting licences, ing licences, and guide oullrtter NAME CFANGE: PLEASE FILL OUTABOVEAND BELOW licences are available at Government offices, PASB, or electronically from the MWLAP website: l^'ttp/AMrp- OLD Last Name First Name lnrtial

NEW Last Name First Name

A COPY of o legol document supputing your name must be ottoched.

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Name & Address of person who killed the animal:

B.C.ResidentHunterNumberofthepersonwhokilledtheanimal:- Record of Receipt for Species Licence Number under which the animal was taken: TransportingWildlife

Name & Address of the person to whom the wildlife parrs are to be delivered

"# ...77 These M.U. boundaries are approximate only For a more prccise defnitjon consult dre B.C. RecreationalAdas, Sth edition. BAG LIMITS Note definitions ,ATV,, of "MotorVehicle,,, and r DeerThe bag 'Snowmobile,, The drscharge of firearms limit for mule (black_tailed) in Section A,,,Definitions,,. using sinsle oro_ rs prohibited deer in Region 7A and 78 Jecrrtes wrhin 400; (i/4, 1Orin".Je"u."j'i, M_Us i- l 9, 7.3 mile) two Only one buck l, 7-35, Z-36, of either side of: may be taken in region' 7-43,f-53,7-57 /A and 78 combined.The and the (Canyon bag limit for irule Soudreast portion of ;,R:rd 129 Drive)between deer bucks 7-21 (see Map G2g) r-luoson s Hope in 78 is one in two years, there_ and the WA.C. Bennett fore a hunter * above 1400 metres in Dam, who takes a mule deer buck in elevation. Howeven 78 cannot take another the use of snowmobiles Ro?9^l:0 in 78 until the caten_ (less than 450 k;' : (Twetve Mite Road)between dar year ofthe in weight) is permitted Road kill and the subsequent calen_ from Nov I to 520 and Dunlevy Creek dar year have expired. Notel April 30, Onion LakeTrail ) lf you harvested (MU 7_2t) and The discharge of flrearms is prohibited a mule deer buck in 78 in Talisman et al Murray between, 200 f unOer tfre--- Road (C_22_V93_ l_ 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.r.i. J"iiy previous one l5) i"in" deer in three years bag limit, you are open year round. Dawson Creek Environmentat Oemonstratln cannot take - another mule deer buck"in Contact MWLAP Areas. See Map G23. 7A' office in Fort St, for until the 2004 season. One mule John deer mf be more information. j Th^e of lirearms is prohibited antlerless.The bag limit lisgharSe on for white_tailed deer is rort 5t Johns sewage lagoons, 0ne. MU 7-36 that is the Northeast li4 of Section lg.Township g3, east ofAylard Creek and Range regionat daity aggregate bag ' the unnamed lB,West of the 6th Meridiau anJ ,19::T.,tn"lor grouse creek due north ofAylard Creek Southwest l/4 of Section lml (blue, spruce (Franklin), ruded) that :0,f.*"ri-,['i:, u flows into the Graham Range lB,West regional daily bag limit for pLrmi_ River: from Aug. 15 of the 5th Meridian. qan)',r..,1"^ l.O.The to Oct. 31. s regional daily bag limii for is no shooting or hunting within sharp tailed grouse is zuum"t^In".". ol the high 3. MU_s 7-36, T -42, -43, water mark of F,adar Lake in l l -SO, '' " ' Thinhorn 7-51,7-52,7-54,7-57 the vicinity of the City of Dawson C.""k- .I Mountain Sheep:The replonal bag limit is one >.]!ere is no shooting sheep in three y"".r.n i,i"i".' * Muskwa Kechika Access Management or hunting wno harvests a thinhorn *illtin Stone Mountaii provinciaipart sheep cannot hunt Area- Restriction applies to vehicles ' other within I mile ( I " or kill anotherthinhorn sheep until than aircraft .6 km) of the At;k. the calen_ in portions of these MU,s. For Highway. dar year of the kill and two *Ur"qu"nt y".., infirrmation and maps showing have specific ) The exnjred. Hunters wt o narvesteJ routes discharge of firearms is prohibited an and vehicle restrictions within the the in' 8. y"il sheep under Dokie subdivision in the vicinity l1d:.. tfre previou, Muslova Kechika, contact MWLAP oi-- Dag timit will have office in Chetwynd (VU 7 22 &7_3t).See'Map that bag limit car- Fort St. G29. ried forward John and Ministry of Forests offices such that ttre! cannoJ rn Fort hunt Nelson and Dawson Creek. COMPULSORY or kill another thinhorn sheep INSPECTION & until the calendar )4Us REPORfING year ofthe kitt ana Z l-21,1-22 suDsequent )_ln years have expired. V BP Canada/Ocelot petroleum addition. to those specres requiring West Bullmoose Lompulsor/ Road lnspection or Compulsory HlcH\VAy Reporting provincially RESTRTCTTONS all mule deer ta[en in * above the 1524 No shooting please met"e elevation in the Bullmoose xegron /b (peace) ,) areas: take note ofthe must be compulsory Chamberlain ML area excepting reported Highway No ShootingAreas outlined Bp within 72 hours by manually' on pg ii. Gnada/Ocelot petroleum ) Wei Bullmoose Road (not mailing) a completed T1-re discharge of firearms and hunting 1"?"tl'nt Harvest is uara Lard rnto a 24 hour prohibited on or across the travelled MU 7-52 drop box located oo-.tion outside only the MWLAp and road allowance of * Beyond 400 offices in Forr all numbered,iigil;y; metres on either side ofJaddBoulder Nelson, Fort and any 2lane St John, Dawson Cree( or greater public road t"nut iJ 6-t9 &7-52) from junction fy{OUs the of Chetwynd, or 282 Second Avenue prince marntained by the Ministry ofTransportation in JaddBoulder Road and Hwy 37 east to Boulder George. See (see page page 2l for requrrements, I 3). Lrty Lake, Letarn l_Wolverine L and Elephant l_ then south along Kutcho provencher .PROVINCIAL VEHICLE Creek to L PARKS, RESTRICTIONS and back along the road to its junction wrth RECREATION are a number AREASAND f.There of restrictions and pro- JaddBoulder Road agan.Thrs hibitions ciosure applies PROTECTED in this region. between AREAS Aug I and Nov. I 5. ) lnformation ) Please refer to Site signs may be posted at the Restrictions sec_ points of tion, page I l, for closure for road and vehicle restric_ NOTICE TO HUNTERS more information. tions.These signs are Hunters are ) lnkeeping wjth forthe benefit of ..) reminded that when they take Section 29 of the park hunters, but it is the livestock into the wilderness, and Recreation hunters'responsibility to they should our_ Area Regulatrons, the fol_ recognize closures chase locally grown towrng Parks whether a sign is in ptace feed thut i, kn;*;';"#- and Recreation Areas are or not. weed-free. The spread open of invasive *""a, i. to the discharge of firearms, bows common every year * All MotorVehicles and can be prevented bv only during a laMul ustng tocal weed_free ln!,SrossOows game feed and checking all nuntrng season: V All MotorVehicles to hunt, vehrcles to ensure transport they are weed_free Eefore Bearhole prov. wildlife reavtng Lake park and protected or to transport hunters. home. For further information on this Area . contact your tocat t AWs (including motorcycles and T_1T:l.pl"u: Ministr oi Agrrculture, Food Beatton niver provincia parr<. snowmobiles) for and Flsheries office. . . .ffi lill purposes of hunting, or Bocock peak provinciat park lo transport The discharge of firearms . . . . .itu l-lfj hunters, hunting suppliei .) is prohibited on Butter provinciat w.est hatf of Lot t323, peace Ridge park . . wildlife or firearms to or from the lhe ni"".-bii.i.t, . . .ifU l_lSj location in,which. ' Dall River Old provincial of wildlife. falf,vay Elementary School is locat_ Growth park ed. See Map G39. o"".iar, corriao,. p....iJn." . .fiillil ...79 Denetiah Provincial Park ...... (l'lu 7-54 I'tuncho lake Provincial Park Wapiti Lake Provincial Park . . . . .(l'ltl 7-19) Dune Za Keyih Protected Area . . .(t'lu 1-51) See llap G44 . . . .{t.lUs 7-51,7-50 ) Parks and Recreation Areas not listed Dune Za Keyih Provincial Park(|lU 7-51, 7-52) llorthern Rocky Mountains Provincial above are closed to hunting and closed to Ekwan Lake Protected Area . . . . .(l'lU 7-56) Park and Protected Area (t'lUs 7-42,7-50,7-51) the discharge of flrearms. Goguka Creek Protected Area . . .(llU 7-48) Peace River Corridor Prov. Park . .(l'lu 7-33) ) Horses are authorized for use in park Graham-Laurier Plov. Park . . .(llUs 7-36, 7-43) Pine Le Moray Provincial Park . . .(l'ltl 7-14 and protected areas within the Muskwa- Gwillim Lake Provincial Park - the new Pine River Breaks Prov. Park . . . . .(t'lu 7-21) Kechika Management Area, where no Elephant Ridge and north addition only Pink Mountain Provincial Park . . .(l'lu 7-5S) Letter of Permission is required...... (l'lUs 1-21,1-12) Portage Brule Rapids Protected Area ) Horse use in park and protected areas Hay River Protected Area ...... (tlu 7-56) . .(ltu 7-53) other than within the Muskwa-Kechika Hole-in-the-Wall Provincial Park . .(tlU 7-22) Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park t lYanagement Area requires a Letter of Horneline Creek Provincial Park .(llU 7-51) Permission from BC Parks issued priorto fackpine Remnant Protected Area (l'lU 7-55) Redfern-Keily Provincial Park . . . .(l'lu 7-44 the trip. Kakwa Provincial Park & Protected Area Scatter River Old Growth Provincial Park ) The use of exotics, such as llamas and See I'lap G20 . . . .(llu 7-18,7-19) . . .. .(llUs t-53,7-54) ostriches, is prohibited in provincial park Kiskatinaw River Protected Area .(l'lU 7-33) Sikanni Chief Canyon Protected Area and protecled areas ofthe Muskwa- -41' Klin-se-za Protected Area ...... (llu 7-31) I 1'481 Kechika Management Area. Klua lakes Protected Area ...... (l'lu 7-48) si;.;',i.i r"ri" ;;";.;,(:l' #t; Kwadacha Wilderness Provincial Park ....(l'lUsl-47,1-st) . .(l,ru 7-4r, 742, 7-50). Sikanni Old Growth Prov. Park Kotcho lake Yillage Site Prov. Park(]lU 7-56) '(llus 7-41 7-48) *.": R0ssEHs 6N liard River Corridor Protected Area s.i.i ni"", - i.r, *"it".. , ^:,, - cosror,t $'1t .(l'lUs 7-49,7-s3,7-54) Area. ....(l'lu7-53) HEfir corrlllc Stone Mountain Provincial Park Fr Liard River Corridor Provincial Park ffiryfu* \.DOMESTIC.WILDGAME p. ?9) (see Notice to Hunters, , JERKY. FRESH A SMOKED SAUSAGE r.ro ii"., w.r. c"rrii"r;;$hl;i'# . . . .(MUs 7-50,7-5 t,7-54) . CURING. FREEZING. PATTIES Thinahtea South and North Protected THE PROFESSIONAL CHOICE IN CHETWYND -.. -,...... (l'lUs 7-53,7-54) ....(l'lu7-55) {2 KM WEST 0F CHETWYiID} M|KE BUSSELL Maxhamish lake Protected Area . .(]lU 7-55) Areas. r0E3 cHErwyND. Toad River Hotsprings Prov. Park . .(llU 7-54) Box Bc ru 2511788-2518 Milligan Provincial .(llUs 145,1-41) Hills Park voc rJo mr {250} 788-2553

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*7'20r,,f"1 l. I"31: to 7.35 Ort 5 " Oct l0 ::i BovOnlySeason l-70,f-Zl,l-l2to7-35,7-{4to7-47 Bucks Sept I -Sept2l I : Note new bog llmit of orre nule deer buck in two /€ors ftwevu, rf you honested o mule drr;r buck in Region 78 in 20Al,you connot hovest another mule deer buck in Rqion 78 ":.! vrtil 2004. (*e pog 79). Avry rwle dw t ken must b€ @npubory 'lfrifted $e poge 2 l ). (

WHITE.TAILED DEER 7.19,7.15,7.42 Oct l0-Oct3l n f -20 to 7-22,7-l I to 7-35, I ,( l-20,7-21,7-32to7-31,7-44tol-47 Sept I - Sept 2l I Buck ,.1 * MU 743 hos been split into Zone A and Zone B. See /vlop G37 for more informaion. D

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fBulls Sept 6 - Oct 3l Froosl {roN: Dl

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8owDow vnryOnly Season point reason ,.JU V*3 Point Bulls SeptSeot l0 -_ SeptSent 1030 r *Seedefnitrons onpoge3.Theontlersmust occompanythespecieslicence.VPortron of 7-50only.SeelilopG40.

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ri.iiiii:inliria,r;;l;,,rt;i:; BLUE GROUSE 7-2t,7-22,1-lt,t-!5,1.42,7-43, *- RucE-(FRANKtin; l:to"t-"r+l'tii'iit'ii!--l, "^-s;pti-1N;y-i"i.-""-"--""-"""""-l(30) ".

l-44tol-49,1-5'2 to 7.56, I.S8 Seot I . Nov 15

tiiitlint:il...t..::::.,.,::..:.lt1t:.:...::::ii,,::,..,:,i,;i.:!.:::,:: RAVEN T.Z0,l-21,1-lZto7-35,1-45,1-45 No Closed Season s jygt:.!g$ontv. 9[{9!'-q[j9fg$f i4.-el.Ig..p] -ijtC6 iii, T-irt" i:i6,?;{i :*tfiltttoNl * iiiliffii..|'""'"ffii fi'ix*50".,.,. .,.."'."" "'-,,,,,',,.it,i ffi..l.i DUcKs r-te tot-22,1-3t - ' tot-t5,1.42to i-iC - S;tiT]ffiiit-* s(t5) GEESE;:W}I|TE;FRONtED,Gef$f;,SN VGEE$E;,,'r',,r:,ir,,,,il.liil'fTlifr::ir..'fi:iiiii Mao G22 One lsland Res'tricted Firearms Area (sit- Map G23 Da,rnon Creek uated in MU 7-20). Shotguns Erwimnmenal Demonstation Mao G2l Bear MounainArea with Shot Onlv Arcas Giusted in MUs 7-2Q7-33). (siuiated in MU 7-20). From fromJune ltdOct 15. The discharge of fmrms is pre June I to Oct 15 hunting is hibited between 930 arnand 3:30 prohibited, p.m.&il)4

Mao G20 Kakwa Provincial Parft and Protected Area (situat- ed in MU 7- l9). No Hunting Area.

Mao G24 Grcundbirch (situ- Restricted'Firearms Area Mao G25 &llmoose Mine ated MU 7-2 I Shotguns in ). No'shootingflp2 (sinrated in with shot only from June 1to MU 7-2r).

Gloves should be worn while handling wolf. Car.nAS*Gi ,as,,,a,,,,prcCAutidn against contracting hydatid disease.

Map G26 Quintette Coal No ShootingArea (situated in MU 7-21). Mao G27 Mc Berseron-Tumbler Ridse No (situated - ]|"'qgt;i):"tiigArea

Mao G30 Sunset Prairie Restricted Huntins Area (situated in MU 7-32). Froni lune l'to Oct Mao G28 Southeast MU 7-2lVehicle Elevation Map G29 Dokie Subdivision No ShootingArea (situat- 3l hunting is prohi5ited. Cloiure (situated in MU 7-21) ed in MU 7-22and7-31). 82... Tp 83 R25 W6

100m (11oyds) 6iher side of the river

Fort st. Johnl;fiil t Itlap G3l Goodlow Restricted Map G34 Farrell Creek Restricted Fireirms Area (situated HuritinrArea (situated in MU 7- Map G32 Peace River Duck. Map 933 Charlie.Lake_No Shooting in MU 7- 35). Shotguns with 33). Frdm June I to Oa 15 hunting Codt,Snow Goose, Canada' Area (situated in MU 7-33). Shot Only from is pmhibhEd. Goose,\{hite-fronted Goose and June I toOa 15. Common Snipe Closed Area (situ- ated in MU 7:33).

Map G35 Sikanni-Muskwa foothills Mounain Goat_Clo-sed {g4_(situated in I'lU 7 -i6,7 Q 743,7-50 nd7-57).

,-J!r!-!?7-4J-57).and1Ql{ fluslorya-KechikaAccess ManagementArea (situated in MUs 7-36,742 ,74j Ktingzui M-8ilt i; M";;V;i;i; iiosed area (situatedd in fif #if,illiHifli"lil$ti'f ll,'fi l;l,b':iFL..:H.:'*::TilFi."R:ffi [*H :il'ffiTJH',JtBffrn$amapi cin b' il"h;; iid; n;iiffiili

Map G37 MU 743 Mule &Whiteailed Deer Soecial ' Area Zone A open season is Oa l0 to Oct 3 l. Zone B open sdason is Nov I to Nov 20.

Mao G38 Muikwa Flats ' z\ rSoecialElk in MU 742),The jeasonJor $itrrated open Map G39 Upper Halfrray No ng three-point elk is from Aus I 5 to Seot 9 and Shobting Arei'(situated ifi MU I 44). int elk from Sept l0 to Oa 3l:Bag limh = t Mao G43 Yash -Yedhe Mountain Goat Closed Area Mao G42 Fros River Soecial Mountain Goat HuntinsArea (sitiated in MU 7-51). (sitiated in NtJs Z-S t , /-S2).The open season for mduntain goat is Aug 25 to Oa 5.

MileDost ll +do -fl

Muncho Lake - Park

Mao G44 Muncho Park Mounain MaD G45 Muncho l-ake Mouraain Gom Shelo and Mountain Goat Closed (situated in MU 7-51). Area (situated in MUs 7-51,7-54). CloiedArea

Mao G45 Terminus Mounain Goat CloiedArea (situated in MU 7-51).

I'lao G47 Petersen Mounain Goat Cdedfuea (situated in MU 7- DUKE'S AIR SERVICE LTD. s t). Based at Liard River, BC Pat Liard & Rabbit Plateaus Middleton Muskwa/KechikaRanges I l PA-18 Super Gub I Officer (250) 774-7518 Base: (250) Z6-7500 Mao G48 Hoole Creek Mountain Goat Box 3870, Foft Nelson, BC V()C'lR0 I CloiedArea (situated in MU 7-51). Email:

Map G49 Deeh Ridge Moirntain Goat Closed Area (situated in MU 7-52).

84... British Columbio\ ftsh,wildltfe ond notural environment ore the 7. Exceeding the daily bag limit. common property of the people of the province. Everyone who uses J. Night hunting wrth or without a light. or enjoys the outdoors hos o responsibtlity to protect and mointain iL 4. Property damage (shooting power line insulators, road signs, The Conservation Officer Service, Ministry ofWater; Land and Air industrial equipment). Proteclion has established a Call Centre Littering, dumping garbage, buming prohibited materials.

STEP 2 r -800-663-W|LD (9453) Carry a pencil and record your observation in note form as soon 24 hours per day - 7 days per week as you can. Photographs are an extremely useful addition to Use This NumberTo Report: written observations if they can be taken without alarming the Violations of Fisheries,Wildlife or Environmental Protection Laws, violator:Take note of any features that will be of use to an except salmon related violations which should be reported to the enforcement officer in their investigation.These include: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada l-800-465-4336 l. Time, date, location and weather conditions. Wildlife/Human Conflicts where public safety is at risk 2. ldentifying features or accurate description (size, clothing, hair Remember: DO NOT confront a suspected violatonYou cannot coloun etc.) of the violator and his/her companions make a "Citizen's Arrest" or seize property as evidence, Only a 3. Vehicle licence and description. Conservation Ofticer or constable is legally authorized to do this. 4. Evidence at the scene (animal head or viscera, empty Report a Poacher/Polluter (MPP) operates in cooperation with cartridges, barrels, etc.), the B.C.Wildlife Federation.The B.C.W.F. pays rewards up to 5. Action of the violator(s) (number of shots, carrying garbage for information leading to charges being laid against $2000 bags, etc.). persons doing wanton damage to wildlife, wildlife habitat or the property of companies or individuals who allow hunters and STEP 3 anglers access to property they control. Report any fish, wildlife or environmental offences as soon as possible to the Call Centre.The longer you wait, the more difficuit STEP I it may be to investigate the violation. Please give your name, Familiarize yourself with current regulations. Some common address and telephone number to verify that your intentions are violations are: serious. Dial: l -800-563-WILD (9453) L Killing game during a closed season; killing female or young during male only season.

Cougor Pints

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The Wilderness Wanderer Box 8-D, Muncho Lake, B.C. VOC 120 P.O. Box 2070, Kamloops, B.C. VZB 7K6 Toll Free: 1 -800-663-5269 Phone^ax (2501 3769505 Phone: (25O)776-3481 Deteloped b1 an C)utd.oorsmon fot the Outlmr User Fax: (250) 776-34a2 For more information visit our Web site: rnnmrv.northern-rockies-lodge.co m http://w.thewildemeswanderencom ^iYfh"Jffiffi?" l*l nsuk the B.C. RecreatjonalAdas, 5th edition. BAG LIMITS COMPULSORY INSPECTION & Nickel Plate Prov. Park . .(MU 8-7) Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park ) limrt deer is 2. Both DeenThe combined for REPORTING .(MU 8-9) may be but only one antlerless deer deer antlerless, ) ln addition to those species requiring Silver Star Prov. Park .(MUs 8-22,8-25,8-26) of each species may be taken.The bag limit for mule Compulsory lnspection or Compulsory Reporting No Hunting Area. See Map H lB. deer l. Antlerless mule deer are available only is provincially all elk taken in Region 8 must be ) ln keeping with Section 29 of the Park Hunting.The bag limit for through Limited Entry Compulsory lnspected within 30 days of the date and Recreation Area Regulations, the fol- is 2, with only one of each sex white-tailed deer of kill and all moose taken in Region 8 must be lowing Parks and Recreation Areas are allowed.Antlerless white-tialed deer are available Compulsory Reported within 30 days of the date only open to the discharge of firearms, only through Limited Entry Hunting or the late Bow of krll. See page 2l for requirements. bows and crossbows during the lawful only season. game hunting season: ) NOTICETO HUNTERS Gr.ouse:The daily aggregate bag limit for grouse Anarchist Protected Area (r,1u B-r) ) (blue, spruce (Franklin), and rufed) is fve (5). White-tailed jackrabbrl Nuftall's cottontail, bad- Brent Mountain ProtectedArea . . .(l'4U B-B) ger and other species are protected under the Enderby Cliffs Protected Area . .(l'lu 8-26) VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS authority of the Wdhfe Aa (hunting is prohibited). Greenbush Lake Pr.otected Area ) points ) Areas: Hunters should note the Information signs are posted at the of No Shooting (MLr 6-23) hunters - but is the Highway No Shooting Areas as outlined on page closure for the benefit of it Kalamalka ProtectedArea, . .,, ..(l'1U 8-22) also that closures for Highway 3 hunter's responsibility to recognize the closures l3 Note the Kingfisher Creek Protected Area (l'4U B-25) place not. between Manning Park and Princeton and for the whether a sign is in or Monashee Protected Area (r,1u B-23) ) The operation of all motor vehicles is prohibit- Coquihalla Phase lll (Okanagan Connector) Hwy Mount Griffin Protected Area 97C are No Shooting and No Hunting Closures. ed from June I to October 3 | in the Galloping B-21 3-34) Hills Area except for the primary roads leading Myra-Bellevue proteeted Are(MUs PROYINCIAL PARKS, RECREATION to Lightning Peak and Mt. Scaia. See Map H 13. . . .(lYUs 8- 10, B- l2) ) The operation of all motor vehicles to hunt AREAS AND PROTECTED AREAS Snowy Protected Area . . (lYU B-3) wildlife, transport wildlife, transport equipment or ) Please refer to Site Restrictions sec- South Okanagan Grasslands Protected supplies which are intended for or in support of tion, page I l, for more information. Area ., (l'lu B l) hunting, or transport hunters to and from the ) ln keeping with Section 29 of the Park and Trepanier Protected Area . , .(lYUs B-8, 3- l2) . (l4U B- I location of wildlife is prohibited in that portion of Recreation Area Regulations, the following Park Vaseux Protected Area . . ) MU 8-5 on the Lawless-Jacobson Lake Forest and Recreation Areas are only open to the dis- White Lake Grasslands Protected Area Service Road south ofthe point where it crosses charge offirearms, bows and crossbows from (rYU B-r) Vuich Creek September I to April l5 during the lawful game ) Parks and Recreation Areas not listed above closed dis- I The operation of motor vehicles is restricted hunting season: are closed to hunting and to the charge of firearms. to established roadways in the Osoyoos O>Granby Provincial Park ...... (MU 8-15) . Customized product to your requirements pose of hunting, to transport wildlife or to trans- and no mixihg of G raystokes Protected Area otber'game. M port hunters to or from the location of wildlife is . . . . .(MUs 8-10,8-12,8-13, B-14,8-23) 2103 - 48th. Avenue prohibited in the Garnet Fire motor vehicle *":-::: Vernon, BC VIT 3P9 restricted area in MU 8-09. See Map H9. ":::-:: :::':'" 1i11,,,,, Phone: 1-250-260-3281

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*See defnidons on Poges 3 & 4. Antlers must occompony the species lrcence.

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SNOW GEESE, ROSS'S GEESE g-t to 8-15,8-2t to 9.26 Sept 12 ' Dec 25 5(10) u..l.gc.!nilfgr.sll..spslgil-l'ee-e*p-qc-e:- 'fts.ggc{eg{rp-3gJ {{ * i/" fl9 gggegote doily bog limit for oll geese is 5 - see poges 16 & I /.

DUCKS 8- I to 8- I 5, 8.2 I to 8.26 *Sept 4 - 5 8(r6) WHITE FRONTED GEESE, SNOW GEESE, ROSS'S GEESE 8"t to 8-t5, 8-2t to 8-26 /rSept 4 - 5 s(r0) *Woterfowler Heritoge Doys are resfficted to hunters under the oge of 19 6 &7 for lf Hunting the.season duringwhich you want to hunt takes place within a provincial park, certain - tn nlklgqrlationsrnay appry (specificaily wit-h regards to access). Pi.i; contact the BC Parks office in the area in which you wint to hunt to i"t.r-in" WmwWw if any special conditions apply. il ..89 MaoHlOsovoosOxbows Vehicle Restriited Area (situ- ated in MU 8-l).The opera- tion of motor vehicles is restricted to established roadways. Hunting and the discharse of firearms are Dro- hibitedTrom Mar I to Serit 30 Mao H2 Underdown Creek Mao H3Vaseux Lake Miqntorv throushout the restricted Vehicle Restricted Area (situated in Bird Sanctuary (situated in NU'e-l;. area iicluding the roadways. MU 8- l). Closed Year-rolnd to the operati6n of all niotor vehicles.

::':: ] ,l dd ltr ir #---t I Municipal f Boundary .'t lil:r u:l i:..,,i Shotguns Only o2 '':l Mao H5 Similkameen Mininp Co. tk6 I :: No Discharge Ltd]No Shootins or HuntiniArea :a ot Firearms - (situated in MUi84,8-5). l.lap H6Willow Heigha No Shooting Area (situated in MU 8-6).

Mao H7 Mascot Gold Mines No Mao H8 Brenda Mines No ShobtingArea (situated in MU 8- ShobtingArea (situated in MU 8-8). 7).

Map H4 Kaleden, Penticton and Okanagan Falls No'ShootinpAreas and Skaha Lake Shouuns with Shot dnry Area (situaced in MUs 8-'1,8-8, 8-e).

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90,. Map H l2 Ward l-ake No Huntins. No No rrapping Area (si"iuated ili'",iff'Tf

l,lap Hll Naramata No Shootins Area and Shotguns with Shot Only Area (situated'in MU 8-9). Map H I 3 Galloping Hills Vehicle Restricted Area (situated in MU 8-15) and GranbyVehicle RestrictedArea (situited in MUs'8-14 & 8-15).

H.1.4 Grand Forks Shotgun OnlyArea (situ- in MU 8-15). Map H l5 Gnnby Provincial Park Moose Closed Arba (situated in MU 8-rs).

Map H l7 Swan Lake No Shobting or HuntinsArea (situated in MU B-2)).

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Class 3 Species - also move between examines the holding or non-killing traps he and among traplines, but generally are not or she has set on private property at least MA,OR REGULATION once every 24 hours. CHAIiGES FOR 2004 - 200s vulnerable to oveetrapping. This class includes the wolf and coyote.Trappers will ) lt is an offence to trap a furbearing I New season dates for wolf and be encouraged to trap these species, animal, and if the animal is alive when the fail immediately release co;ote in the Peace Region. especially in areas of chronic animal damage trap is checked, to or kill the animal. 2 Cost of licences, registration control problems. ) lt is an offence to trap a furbearing Trapper Edncaticn Progryl1 : and DEFINITIONS animal, and if the animal is alive, to has changed. transport it to another area and - holding device in a egg trap means a set release it without a permit. 3 Trappers should note the 20M- mannerto capture a raccoon by a front 2005 $chedulo of RoyaltiGs., ,: ,; PAW Trapping NearA Dwelling Or On foot snate - means a snare that is designed Private Property B.C.'S FUR MANAGEMENT to capture the animal for which it is set by ) lt is an offence to trap within 200 m of a PROGRAM dwelling, unless you use: the foot or leg, ') ln British Columbia, some 3,500 trappers lf trapping on land, a live box trap or egg furbearer - means actively manage l7 fur"bearing animal furbearing animal or fishe6 lynx, trap, or species, following standards, legislation and any fox, beaven marten, Canada regulations developed by MWLAP About bobcat, mink muskrat, river otten raccoon, lf trapping on or in waten half of the province's trappers are skun( squirrel (excluding ground squirrels), .a Conibear trap not larger than size Aboriginal. weasel, wolverine, wolf coyote and black #330 or equivalent, or ) The Fur Management Program includes: bean .leghold traps not larger than size #2, or - The BC Trappers Association's (BCTA) killing snare - means any trap that is .submarine traps. ContinuingTrapper Education Program designed to capture the animal for which it ) lt is an offence to trap on private courses for new and experienced trappers. is set by the neck properby wrthout a trapping licence and the ownen - The "Furbearer Management Guidelines" killing trap - means a trap or trapset that written permission of the property available for muskrat, beaver: mink marten, is designed to kill an animal. Use of Firearms {isher weasel, wolverine, otter; bobcat, lynx, leghold trap - means a trap or device, ) lt is an offence to trap wildlife using a fox, coyote, and wolf These guidelines other than a snare, which is set in such a firearm from one hour after sunset on any outline the role that trappers can play in way as to capture the animal for which it is day until one hour before sunrise on the the wise management of these species.The set by the leg or foot. day following, unless using a firearm to kill a guidelines can be found on the FWM modified leghold trap - means a trap fudrearing animal caught in a trap on a branch website at: which has a minimum space of 5 mm registered trapline. http://wlapwww.gov bc.calfw between the jaws of the trap when in the Removal of Edible Portions and Hide Regulating Harvest closed posrtion, or has manufactured pads ) lt is an offence to kill wildlife (whh the ) ln general, appropriate trapping seasons of a rubber-like substance fastened to the have been developed by considering a trap jaws, or has lamination of the trap jaws variety of criteria including pelt primeness, to increase the surface area ofthe jaw face. of age and sex classes relative vulnerability trapping - means the act of setting or BC TRAPPERS to harvesting, abundance and capture placing a trap in an operative condrtion or technology ASSOCIATIOIT killing by the use of a firearm. ) The registered trapline system continues to be the primary system for setling GENERAL REGULATIONS & harvest guidelines and managing fur"bearing animals. Harvest levels are guided by INFORMATION species management strategies, with CheckingTraps furbearers being divided into three classes: t ) A holder of a licence, permit or other ( Class I Species - can be managed on authorization to trap commils an offence e individual traplines.This class includes unless that person examines the holding or t beaver: fox, marten, mink muskat, raccoon, non-killing traps he or she has set on a ETAIL: t least once every 72 hours, the skun( squirrel and weasel. trapline at [email protected] c egg trap(s) he or she has set for raccoons Class 2 Species - move between and c at least once every 24 hours, and killing WEB SIIE: and thus are not I among traplines traps or killing snares that he or she has set bctrappers.bc.ca manageable on individual traplines. Harvests on the trapline at least once every 14 days. P regulated regionally in consuhation T will be ) A holder of a licence, permit or other 250.881.1222 R with local trappers.This class includes lynx, authorization to trap on private property 1.966.222.0454 b' bobcat, wolverine, fisher and otter: commits an ofence unless that person 92...

- exception of grizzly bear; cougar or a fur TRAPLINE REGISTRATION, letter when shipping your fur to a fur bearing animal other than a black bear) and trader:This will prevent delays in getting fail to remove from the carcass the edible USEAND RELINQUISHMENT your furs to market and cash returns to portions of the four quarters and loins to ) lt is an offence to set a trap for; hunt, kill, you. Fur traders cannot ship or sell fur the person's normal dwelling place take or capture a fur"bearing animal in any orto a withoLrt recording your ATN. meat culter orthe owner or operator ofa area ofthe province unless you are the ) You are reminded that, under Sections cold storage plant. A person who kills registered holder of the trapline for that 247 and 446 of the Criminal wildlife is exempted from the requirement area or are authorized by regulation or Code of Canada, it is an offence for anyone to to remove the edible portions if that permit. wilfully cause, permit person or to be caused, transfers possession of the wildlife ) Registration of a trapline on Crown Land unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an to a reciplent who complies with the may only be granted a person to 19 years animal or injury to a person. requirement. Edible portions do not of age or older who is a citizen of Canada ) As approved humane include meat that has been damaged or has the status of a permanent resident traps become and made inedible by the method of of Canada. avai lable, trapping regulations restricting or prohibiting the use of certain other taking. Of grizly bear; cougar or a fur ) No more than one trapline shall be traps in the bearing animal other than a black bear; the regrstered to a person unless traolines capture of various animals will be hide must be removed to the person's are "4joining, and a fur managiment brought into effecl. plan is normal dwelling place approved by the Regio-nal or to a meat cutter; Managen ) A person who knowingly damages or the owner or operator of a cold storage interferes with a lawfully-set trap commjts ) Registration of a trapline plant or to a taxidermist, tanner or a fur does not: an offence. .give trader:A person who kills wildlife is the holder of a trapline any ) lt is an offence to have live wildlife in exempted from the requirement to remove proprietary rights in wildlife, or your personal possession except under a the hide if that person transfers possession . restrict the rights of another person to licence or permit or as provided by of the wildlife to another person who hunt or capture wildlife where authorized regulation. A trapping licence does NOT complies with the requirement. by regulation or permit. authorize the possession of live wjldlife. ) Collared, tmplanted or Eantagged The boundaries of a trapline are de{ined ) Any raw fur or skin of a furbearing Furbearing Animals by the MWLAP Regional Manager: animal shipped out of the province for ) Several furbearing animal research ) The relinquishment or transfer of a commercial purposes must be jects are under way within the province. trapline must be approved by the Regional accompanied by a Fur Royalty Export report the harvest of any collared, Managen Permit. op 64p-fagged animal and return ) No person shall continue to hold a or implants to the nearest MWLAP COMPULSORY REPORTING & registered trapline unless he or she: offce. Radio collars and implants INSPECTION .carries on active trapping on his property of the Crown and must be or her ) ln order to better record the harvest of registered trapline to satisfaction the of the furbearing animals, the FWM Branch Regional Manager; or requires that cerlain species be reported Cabins .obtains permission from the Regional or submitted to a MWLAP offlce.The ) Trappers must register their trapline Manager to temporarily discontinue the use information gathered is critical to the that are on Crown Land. Cabin of his or her registered trapline for a management of these populations, and may take six months or more period not exceeding two years, or trapper compliance is needed to ensure process. Contact the MWLAp Regional .uses or causes the use of his or her that seasons are properly set. please review in the area of the trapline for more trapline by a licenced trapper or a person the following requirements and keep ion. See below for more exempted from holding a licence. accurate records pertaining to them. on trapline cabins in park. ) A person fails to use a trapline where, Compulsory Reporting ological Reseryes, Provincial parks, within a year; that person fails to take from ) Trappers must, within l5 days following Recreation Areas the trapline furbearing animals of a value of the end ofthe trapping season, report the $200, or 50 pelts, except where it is Trapping within ecological reserves is unrea- harvest of sonable for that value of animals or number .wolverine of pelts to be taken from in regions 3,4,5, 6,and 7; Registered trapline the trapline. tenure within .lynx lvincjal Park is subject to the provisions ) The Province reserves the right to in region 4 and 8; the remove .bobcat PorkAa and its regulations.Trappers nuisance animals from Crown in M.U.s l- 14 and l- 15, and in required to obtain a Park or Resource Land, whether or not the Crown Land in regions 7,4, and 8; and Permit to trap that part of their question is under a trapline registration. .wolf in regions ne occurring within a Provincial park I and 4. Area. This permit can be OTHER RESTRICTIONSAND ) Compulsory reporting forms are from the Permit & INFORMATION available at any MWLAP regional office and Service Bureau (see ) The AssignedTrapper Number (ATN) is the MWLAP website. Reporting may be required by the FurTrader when accepting, done by mail (to the address on the form), cabins in Provincial Park and exporting and selling fur: lt is also required phone or in person.When reporting, please Areas also requl re ar-rthorization when paying fur royatties. Please remember give the following information: a Park Use permit. or a Resource Use to write your ATN on a slip of paper or . name, address and Assigned Trapper Number (top right corner of licence), 4.For afurtrader's licence . . . . $100.00 ) The cost of theTEP course is$295.00 , .location and date of kill, 5. For a fur trader to trade from a place of ) The BCTropper Education Monual is 'type oftrap and set used, business in another province , . .$400.00 available from the BCTA (who produced . number of days the trap was set before Note:Trapping licences shall be valid from and published it) atTEP courses for $35.00. the animal was killed, and the date of issuance to 30, 2005. ) lnstructors are located around the .the June sex and age class of the animal. Province.The demand forTEP courses FUR ROYALTY REGU LATIONS continues to be high and the delivery of a COMPULSORY INSPECTION AND SCHEDULE AND INCIDENTAL course is subject to instructor availabilrty. > Royalty must be paid by a person to Plan in advance! (ACCTDENTAL)TRAPPING keep the pelt or skin of a furbearing animal ) lf you are interesled inTEf,please conbct ) Furbearers that are killed incidentally in (not raised in captivity) lawlully taken under Marlene Sharpe, areas with no open season must be theirTMPP|NG licence, unless that person Provincial Trapper Education Coordinator compulsory inspected.Trappers must sells the pelt or skin to a licenced fur trader: 5- 595 Ongman Road, Prince George, submit, within l5 days following the end of fee payments may be ) Royalty B.C.V2K 4L I Phone: 250-56 I -1607. the trapping season, the carcass and pelt of submitted by mail or courier with - wolverine in regions l, 2, and 8; cheque, money order or credit card IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT - fisher in all regions; to: Permit & Authorization Service FISHERS - weasel in region I and MU's 6-17 and 6- Bureau,2975 Jutland Rd, PO Box ) Following a recent review of fisher status BC 13, and a long--tailed weasel in MU's 2-3, 2- 9372 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, by the BC Conservation Data Centre, 4,2-6,2-l8 and 2- l9; and V8\|V 9M3 or by fax:250-387-0922. fisher datus was changedfrom a blue- - lynx in MU's l- 14 and l- 15 and region 2. ) lf the pelt or skin of a furbearing animal listed species to a red-listed species. ) Trappers must submit the entire carcass was lawfully taken under a person's (For a description of the provincial and pelt and provide the following HUNTING licence, a royalty does not need listing process, please go to the BC information to the local MWLAP regional to be paid, unless that person intends to Conservation Data Centre's website office: offer the pelt or skin for sale. at http:l/srmwww.gov.bc.calcdc.) . name, address and Assigned Trapper SCHEDULE OF ROYALTIES Therefore, the trapping season has been Number (top right corner of licence), closed for fisher; MWLAP is requesting .location and date of kill, ) Royalty per pelt or skin: continued cooperation from trappers to 'type oftrap and set used, and ensure viable fisher populations and to gain Beaver .....$0.72 Muskrat .....$0.07 .number of days the trap was set before further information regarding fisher status. the animal was killed. BlackBear ..$3.28 Otter ...... $4.42 Please submit any incidentally-killed fisher Bobcat .....$4.09 Raccoon ....$0.41 ) Animals submitted can not be reclaimed to the nearest MWLAP office (see Coyote ..... Skunk ...... $0.18 page by the trapper and may be donated by the $1.24 Compulsory lnspection requirements, Fox Squirrel..... Province to theTrapper Education ...... $1.15 $0.05 93) along with information on when, where Weasel Program. Lynx ...... $4.29 ..... $0.14 and how it was captured. Fisher seasons Marten .....$1.39 Wolf ...... $3.07 will remain closed until new information is LICENCE AND Mink ...... $0.50 Wolverine ..$7.78 collected that indicates the population is REGISTRATION FEES secure, and we encourage trappers to help ) Applications for trapping licences TRAPPER EDUCATION provide that data through submission of are available at Government Agent PROGRAM carcasses. Further strategies to minimize offices, Permit & Authorization ) Brrtish Columbia is committed to fisher capture and enhance populations are Service Buieau, or electronically regulating humane traps as they become summarized below from the MWLAP website: available and ensuring that trappers are Harvest Reduction Efforts http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/pasb/appl i- educated in the use of humane traps. AII ) Modify marten boxes by making them cations.htm. (See Wildlife Permits & have a responsibility to ensure trappers longer and the entry hole smaller Commercial Licences article, P. 77.) they are trained and use the most humane (2.5 - 3" in diameter). in ) The fees payable for the issuance ofthe traps available, that furbearing animals ) Avoid trapping around fisher den sites, following licences are: their trapping areas are managed wisely near large cottonwoods and fir snags. and pelts are handled professionally mink where L For a trapping licence issued to a citizen ) Avoid trapping marten or fisher sign is evident. or permanent resident of Canada to trap ) lt is an offence to trap unless you have furbearing animals (includes Habitat completed aTrapper Education Program Population Enhancement Conservation Trust Fund surcharge) ffEP) approved by the Director ofthe ) Establish food sites for fisher (helps ''1'" ""$40'00 FWRA Branch. Approved TEP courses marten and weasel also). Hang carcasses in include those obtained in British Columbia trees to reduce competition by other land 7.For a duplicate licence to a person who, 1982; since predators. since July l, from Quebec July L:!:: upon satisfactor.y prool shows that iii. I , I 988; and from the Yukon, Alberta and ) Complete marten trapping as early in his/her licence has been lost or iiii:l Ontario since july I, 1989. the season as possible to help reduce the destroyed affidavit is also required, [n incidental capture of adult female fisher: forafee of$10.70) . ....$10.00 ) In cooperation with, MWLABthe BC Trappers Association (BCTA) delivers TEP ) Establish non-trapping or refuge sites on 3. To transfer registered trapline rights to a your trapline. person or group of persons . . $50.00 ) TEP courses are 3 days in length. 94... It's Unlawfut D0. You should know that it is !t!o unlaMul to: iio ) Use a leghold trap which has teeth or go_:! other projections on the jaws of the trap. ) Use a killing snare on land, unless the E!'::,',: snare is equipped with a locking device, or is designed to catch squirrels or hares, or is a mechanically-powered killing snare. ) Use a snare made of wire heavierthan 20 gauge unless licenced or authorized to trap.

) Use a snare made of braided wire unless licenced or authorized to trap.

) Set spring poles or running poles unless they are equipped with a killing trap. ) Use a trap equipped with a spearing device. ) Use any Conibear trap larger than, but not including, #220 for land sets within any municipality in Region 2. ) Use a rat trap unless the bait and trigger are completely covered, with an opening not larger than 4,5 cm wide and 5 cm high. ) Trap with a rifle using a full metal jacket- ed non-expanding bullet, or a trace6 incen- diary or explosive bullet. or with a shotgun using a tracer or incendiary shot shell. ) Use electronic or recorded calls fortrap- ping furbearing animals other than for means that this is a legal trapping method in B.C. trapping wolf, coyote, bobcat or lynx bbd< bear rnay not be tapped by placiqg bait or by ur{ng a dead ani,'ral or part ofit as baie Trappers should be aware of the restric- tions described in "lt's UnlaMul"(page l4) tor the solidly'fastened leghold trap designed to trap wolves, no more than 60 cm of chain between the trap and hunting methods and restrictions and the point to which it is fastened miy be used. (pages I minimum weight of 150 g must l6to t8). be securely attached t0 all muskrat submerging sets smaller than size #llll It.is an offente to tnp a black bear, or a wolf not caught in a trap or a snare, with a rille usins a rimlire car- tridge, or with a shotgun with a bore size less gauge, of than i0 oi using shells of shot sire smilLithan llo. I Buck. lefer to the Hunting t'lethods table, page 16, for firearm and archery requirements for black bear.

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45 ) Lynx populations are cyclical, following the approximate l0 year poou_ & lation cycles of the snowshoe hare. its principar food souice. Lvn" n"*"rt 35 records, the Trapper survey" questionnarre and lynx pelt measurem.nt 30 allow the lynx population cycles to be ''tracked" or foilowed. Knowins the phase 25 o-fthe population cycle can hilp the trapper to adjust trappini efiort (re. reduong, stopping of increasing) accordinglf More iniormation torthetrapperconcerninglynxmanagementisiontainedinthe 15 brochure "Lynx Management Guidelines For British Columbia,,. 10 ) Annual lynx harvest and percentage of lynx 5 kittens in the harvest is illustrated in the graph on the left" 1992 r93 rg 195 1996 197 B9A 899 2@ 2@t 2oo2 2@3 ) The proportion of kits in the harvest is an indication year of the,recruit- ment rate. Harvest should be restricted when this proportion is low.

...95 NoteThe following open seasons. apply to the entire region unless specif c management units are stated ie. I , 2, 4, 5, meansall of the regors I , 2,4' and

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