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Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection (MWLAP) Web Page (contains access to BC Hunting andTrapping Regulations Synopsis and Limited Entry Hunt Draw Resuhs) http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fir Enquiry BC il For more information on the hunting and trapping regulations, call a MWLAP Regional Ofrice, Fish and Wildlife Recreation and Allocation Branch (FWRA) HQ Victoria, or the Conservation Ofricer Service using the numbers list- ed on the regional maps of each region. Enquiry BC can provide toll free access to provincial government tele- phone numbers. Simply call Enquiry BC and requesl a transfer to the number you wish to call: finomVancouver ...... 660-2421 fromVictoria ,.,,....387-6121 elsewhere in BC ...... l-800-663-7867 il Observe, Record, Report . . , .l-800-663-9453 {WILD) to report fish, wildlife and environmental offences otherthan those involving salmon.

Articles Section A - Huunue Rg,euunous (Continued) A Message from the Director of Fish and Wildlife Recreation How Long Should lKeep My Licence? ...... ,.14 il andAllocationBranch(FWRA) ...... 2 Compulsory lnspedion and Reporting ...... 15 New Compulsory lnspection Procedures . ...., .,, . .. .,15 Change of Address/Name Notification (Form) ...... 16 TakeCareofYourGameMeat ...,.....17 Special Notice: Black Bear or Grizzly Bear ...... 18 BullMooseAntlerRegulations ...... 19 WestNileVirus...... 24 Section B - Grurp,el HUMfiNG TNFnRMATTnN lmportant Notice -to all Mountain Goat Hunters ...... 25 National & Provincial Park Restridions ...... 20 Safety Guidelines for Hunters in BearCountry .,, . . ., . . .40 Municipal Bylaws...... 20 il Habitat ConservationTrust Fund . .... , .4 I AccessRestrictionstoWildlife .....,...20 ThreatenedCaribouListing ...... 63 Highway No ShootingAreas . ....,.,..20 ChronicWasting Disease ...... 77 Possession andTransportation ...... 2 I Muskwa-Kechika ManagementArea . . ...85 Exportfromthe Province ...... 27 - c.r.TE.s...... 27 Section A Hupnue Rseuunows TaxidermyTanningand Meatcutting .....23 il Major Regulation Changes 2003-2004 ...... 7 Designatedwildlife ...... 23 Definitions .....2 AToothforTruth ,,...23 ItisUnlawlul ...... 5 Don'tSupportlllegalHunting ...... 24 BC'sBearPartsTradeBan...,,,...... 8 Observe,RecordandReport ...... 86 DataColledion...... ,.....9 Record of RecerptforTransportingWildlife ...... 86 FederalFirearmsLegislation ...... 9 Section C - RtsouncE MANAGEMENT Rrenus Conservation & Outdoor Recreation Education ...... 9 il BCResidentHunterNumber ...... 9 Region I Vancouverlsland ...... 77 Non-Resident Hunters ...... 10 Region2 LowerMainland ....34 BC's Lead Shot Ban . . , .10 Region3 Thompson .,...... 42

Licence Requirements ...... 1 I Region4 Kootenay ...... 47 MigratoryBirds...... 11 Region5 Cariboo ...... ,,.57 Bowhunters ...... ll Region5 Skeena ....64 RegionTA Omineca ...... 72 il LicenceAvailability ,,....11 OpenSeasons...... ,12 RegionTB Peace. ....78 HuntingLicenceFees...... 12 RegionB Okanagan...... 87 Species Licence Fees ...... ,...12 - BagLimitsandPossessionLimits ...... 12 Section D Tnepnuc Reeuunous Waterfowler Heritage Days (\A/HDs) . . ..., t2 Trapprng Regulations ...... 92 HuntingMethods ,....13 Compulsory Reporting ...... 93 il Limited EntryHunting... : : : :. : : : :.. : : :... :,....,...r: Deflnitions ...... ,93 Aboriginal Hunting .,..14 LicenceFees...... 94 Deerlicence Requirement .....14 FurRoyalties ...... 94 Queen Charlotte lslands Deer Licence ...... 14 OpenSeasons...... 96 il...1 4 77/e4tate Ita,,,o /,re Darctoz #l##fffi,.,€U.Onn**:ffi#:;,,fi ::ilifi d,"dWi/d/& 4 Tcol PROVINCE.WIDE hunting and species feei have generally;: : , . increased. See piges 12 to 13 for fee inforl ?eozafua and, Compuhory lnspection for hunter harvest ,,' mation. Fees shown include Habitat :. ., ",i is no longer available through the regional British Columbia is Canada's most ecologically ConservaiionTrust Fund (HC,|D surch#gei,, offices forthe Ministry of Water: Land and , diverse province, and is and biologically Air Protection, ln respbnse to requests from Caribou l{unting Seasom forthe llcnl- , ' ,,': renowned as a premier destination for hunters (M.U,s tl hunting, rrapping: and guide outfi ft ing Bloups', llsarhu and Chase herds 5'12, 6-'I'7; British Columbians, we are privi- worldwide. As remain:'open. Fluntihg , concernrng the need for ahemare i,, 6-18,7.37 and: 7-38) , able experience all this province :.: ': : leged to be to Compr,lsory lnsoecrion locations and flexible seasons lorthe.Tweedsmuir-Enttako, ' basis, and in doing so has to offer on a daily houri, and the Ministrys need to refocus Quintette, Mob'erly and Graham herds " our roles as stewards of its dis- must understand constrained .esources ion other priority (M.U.s 6- l . 6-1, 6'4, 7 - I 9,7 -2l, 7 72,7 :30,,7 natural heritage. tinguished areas. Complliory Inspeclio'ns a€ how pro' 3 t,7-36 and 7-43) are ctosed, See updaled Each year the Ministry of Water: Land and Air vided th.ough the contr"acted servicei pf article on page 0: for more informition" Protection develops a hunting and trapping syn- qualified Compuli'ory lnspectors located in' The Definition for iTine'l,has' ghlnged to ,:,;:,, regulations that BC. opsis which outlines the current 27 locati-ons throughout make rt more generic fbr all antleied :pec!e$: govern these activities. This publication is a valu- Compulsory lnspector locations are {isted on .$ee1$A$e':5.,,f b.r,.$*ta!1,s1 able tool that allows us to effectively communi- the regiontl maps olgach region For more Eear Hunflngr Huftbr:s commit anloffence cate the rules used to achieve our wildlife con- rnformjiion see page i5 and MWLAP ilthey do not remove the gall bladdenfrorn servation objeclives and provide first-class Websne at {eave gdl bladder at ! the beai Carcass and tfre wi ld life recreati onal o ppo rtun ities for residents http /lwlapwi,vwgov b-.ci/{w the kill srte. A new rqgulation now allows a like and non-residents alike. I would personally ' Special Limited Entry l{unts for : : hunter: to move the beii'ftbm the kill ;ite' to thank all members of the public and govern- ::: Elk and Mountain Sheep avail- (i.e. to a camp or r,esidenie brr,awaylfror:rtr ': ment who made valuable contributions to the Roosevelt - BC Residents only.Applications'f,or '" beaches) as lpng as'the bear +s gu{ed witbin development of this synoPsis, able to 48 hqurs and the gall;:btadder is ditposed,of hunts occurnng in Fall ?004 u.s 6urrentfY , year mark the introduction of a new man- This available. Closing date for applicatrons is wlth tt'e gut pile.This ihange was requested agement model for fishing and wildlife recreation December, l 0, 2003. See current (2003- by hunter s and guide,outfitteis,,thtt found; ;i:: province; a model based on recommenda- in the 2004) LEH Regulatrons synopsis or MWLAP the current regula1lonp inconvenient " :: Panel, : tions made by the Recreation Stewardship website for''more informaiion. Possession (as well as import, export and,: with input from hunters, anglers, and other of Bebr gall,,bladders remains iflqgal and Species Licence Fe€s. traffickrng) members of the public. Underthe new system, Hunting ', Fon further infor"matron on.Wlldlile Ac.t Most fees for BC residents remain , for the first ttme evet all revenue generated .., Fgu. gov bg,raista:i uncnanged: wth the exception oithe- basic ti*rons, pl ease access www.qp :r through the sale of fish and wildlife recreational 'hunti'ng licence (inCieased to and treg/ or lor mqre ihfoimatron on MWLAP's' licences will be used to fund flsh and wildlife $32.00) Charlotte lslands deer speciqs piogiam initiatrves,,please at-ess:, programs.The new model will provide a strong the Queen ,.. licence (dqcreased to l0): Non.resident http//wlapwwwgovbd.ca/fw .,rr,,, financial base so that these programs can be $ continued and strengthened in the future As a part ofthe new system, fee increases to THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOTTHE LA\^/ hunting and trapping licences will take effect this B.C. Hunting andTrapping Regulations made undertheWildlife year: Fee amendments were based on the rec- ) lt is a summary of the hunters and trappers. ommendations made by the Recreation Act (British Columbia) that has been prepared for the convenience of Stewardship Panel as well as other stakeholder ) lf you have any questions about the information in this synopsis, please contact the groups. The fee increases will allow fish and MWLAP regional office or Conservation Offlcer Service District office in the area you to be self-support- wildlife recreation Programs wish to hunt. ing and tailored to clients'expectations. The Habitat ConservationTrust Fund (HCTF) Advertisin g lnfo only: Pleoie cqil 25048W244 ot 250'302:6188',,, , ' have been standardized at 20 per surcharges ' ,,. or emoil: [email protected])'tauiiam.rorn cent for resident licences and 30 per cent for ,, "' .: ,,: ::,i PubliCaaons non-resident licences. This fund has been in PublishedfartheMinlstry ofWoterLand,&AtrProtection:'byMondoyTauism place for over 20 years, has provided more the ' '. Websitg: bchqntlngregs com ; , ',"t 1,,, $65 million to support enhancement and educa- : ,, ' ,.. : phot by l'16565 : :, tional projects, and is a valuable asset to this Cover o ldred , : i ,.... : :: r:::: :: province. ii1hoto@,a;ffiailcoi- ' , ' ,,, British Columbia's hunters and trappers have been essential partners in wildlife conservation DEFINITIONS travel on or off a highway including motor- efforts for many years. Preserving this province's cycles but not including a snowmobile or Accompany - means to remain in the unique wildlife diversity and exceptional recre- motor vehicle that is licensed for highway company ofthe other person, able to see ational programs dependent on these resources travel under the MotorVehicle Act. the aid of any are goals we all share. I look forward to the other person without corrective lens- Antlered Animal - means a member of strengthening relationships with our partners device other than ordinary by unamplified the deer family over one year of age bear- and reaching our conservation and recreation es and able to communicate person, ing visible bony antlers. goals in the years to come. voice with that orATV - means a Antlerless Animal - means a member of Alan Martin AllTerrainVehicle wheeled vehicle or tracked vehicle pro- the deer family or young animals of the lnterim Director pelled by motorized powe[ and capable of deer family bearing no visible antlers.The 2... small skin or hair covered protuberances of Cancelled Species Licence - means a Fur.Bearing Animal - means a fox, fawns and calves do not constitute antlers. Species Licence that has 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 otte6 raccoon, be pointed at one end and may be feath- Licence must be cancelled immediately striped and spotted skunk northern flying ered at the opposite end, for shooting from upon killing the animal. squirrel, red and Douglas'squirrel, ermine, a bow. Caribou - 5 Point Bull - has one antler weasel, wolverine, wolf or coyote. Bait - means anything, including meat, cere- which bears at least 5 tines (points), includ- Game Bird - means any grouse, par- als, cultivated crops, restrained animal or ing the tip of the main beam above the tridge, quai l, pheasant, ptarmigan, migratory any manufactured product or material, that rear point. lf rear point is missing, the first game bird, or wild turkey may attract wildlife and includes plastic or rear-facing point will be used as the rear point Game - includes all big game, small game, other imitation foods, but does not include a game birds and fur-bearing animals. decoy as described underthese regulations. Caribou Handgun - is a firearm that is designed, B.C. Resident - means a person whose altered or intended to be aimed and fired only or primary residence is in British by the action of one hand or that has a Columbia and is a Canadian citizen or a per- barrel less than 305 mm ( l2 in.) in length. manent resident of Canada and has resided Hunt and Hunting - includes shooting in British Columbia for seven ff months in at, attracting, searching fo6 chasing, pursuing, the last twelve ( l2) immediately before following after or on the trail o[ stalking, or doing anything under the Wildlife Act, or if lying in wait for wildlife or attempting to do not a Canadian citizen or permanent resi- any of those things, whether or not the dent of Canada has resided in British wildlife is then or subsequently wounded, - means a cross- Columbia for the twelve ( l2) month period Compound Crossbow killed or captured: a tlre bow on which the bow string runs through immediately before doing thing under (a) with intention to capture the wildlife, or Wildlife Act. "Only or primary residence" pulleys. (b) while in possession of a {irearm or permanent fixed a means residency identified by Crossbow - means a bow across other weapon. drivers licence, income tax retum, health stock with a groove for the arrow or bolt LicenceYear - Hunting and Guide care card, vehicle registration, etc. and a mechanism for holding and releasing Licences - means the period from April I Big Game - means any mountain sheep, the string. (NOTE:The use of crossbows is to March 3l of the following year: Trapping mountain goat, bison, caribou, moose, permitted during special bow only seasons elk and FurTrading Licences - means the period deer; grizzly bear: black bear: cougar: wolf unless otherwise indicated under the from July I to June 30 of the following year: bobcat, lynx, wolverine or other animal des- regional schedules.) - means {irearm ignated by regulation. Decolr - means any material or manufac- Loaded Firearm any containing live ammunition in eitherthe means missile tured product that simulates the appear- Bolt - a shaft or designed to breech or the magazine. A clip containing be shot a crossbow catapult. ance or has the form of wildlife. from or live ammunition, when attached to the Deer Family - means moose, caribou, Bow - means a longbow or crossbow. firearm, is considered as the magazine. deer and elk BrcwTine - means the first tine prgect- lYuzzle loaders - see page 13. Edible Portions - with respect to big ing forward or upward in the lower l/3 of Migratory Game Birds - for which game, excluding grizzly bearl cougar; wol{ the antler of a moose, caribou, elk or deer: there may be an open season in B.C. and lynx, bobcat and wolverine, means the edi- Buck or Bull - with reference to deen for which a Canadian Migratory Game Bird ble portions ofthe four quarters and the moose, or elk means one bearing visible hunting permit is required are: waterfowl loins of the animal and with respect to bony antlers. Buck or Bull - with reference (duck and geese, including Brant); coot game birds, means the edible portions of to caribou, means a male I year of age or snipe; band-tailed pigeon and mouming dove. both breasts ofthe bird. over; bearing visible bony antlers. Moose - Spike-fork Bull - means a bull Elk - Six Points or Greater Bull - means Calf - means a moose, elk or caribou less moose having no more than two tines on any bull having at least six tines on one antlen than twelve ( l2) months of age. one antler: (lncludes tines on main antler -Three Points or Greater Bull - means Cow Moose - Shoulder height 5 feet; Elk and brow palms). any bull having at least three tines on one antlen Weight 600 800 lbs (live) - Spike - Fork BullMoose Calf Moose - Shoulder height less than 5 6 point feet;Weight 300 - 400 lbs (live) antler .g^&T 'Li-W, Antlertines must be at least 2.5 cm in length. u I L,!\*e- Firearm - includes a device that propels a [1 Moose Point Bull - means a projectile by means of an explosion, com- - l0 bull, Calves are much smaller and show a distinctly moose having at least one antler with a pressed gas or spring and includes a rifle, "stubby''face. Not all moose in the accompani- minimum of ten points (tines), including shotgun, handgun, pellet gun, "BB" gun or ment of a larger moose are necessarily talves. the tines on the brow palm. (See dia- spring gun but does not include a bow. gram p.5.) Be sure of your target. on p.4 and tine delinition on ...3 and the lowermost edge ofthe eye socket. 10 Point Bull Tripalm Bull Minimum ol a total of ten Minimum ol a total ol three HUNT Mountain SheeP - Mature Bighorn Ram SASI(ATCHEWAN * means any bighorn ram mountain sheep .ANADA that has attained the age of 8 years as evi- o 3 Day Hunt Guqranteed Success denced by true horn annuli as determined Elk, Bison, Whitetqil Deer by the regional manager or designate, or & Fullow Deer whose horn tip, when viewed squarely BEAVER VALLEY HUNT RANCH from the side extends upwards beyond the 1-306-839-2225 forehead-nose bridge. email: ed.ansell @ sk.sympatico.ca Note: Huntets must reter to the delinition ol a tine. Full web: www3.sk.sympatico.caleansell Mountain Sheep - CurlThinhorn The rounded tines at the top of the main Palm mountain on some moose may not constitute a point. Ram - means any male thinhorn ary rails or stationary track; or a boat pro- sheep whose horn tip extends upwards means a bull moose Moose -Tripalm Bull - pelled by motorized power: beyond the forehead-nose bridge when having at least one antler wrth a brow palm Mountain SheeP - Full Curl Bighorn Ram bearing three or more points (tines).The - means any male bighorn mountain sheep, brow palm is separated from the main the head of which, when viewed squarely palm by the deepest antler bay.The deep- from the side, has at least one horn tip est bay is the bay whose vertex (deepest extending upwards beyond a straight line location) is the shortest distance from the drawn through the centre ofthe noslril antler base, when measured along the sur- and the lowest hindmost portion of the face ofthe antlen horn base. lfthe skull and horns are Pre- sented for examrnation, when viewed points centra of the nostril and the horns in Beference {+}: use squarely from the side wrth both lowest hindmost portion of the base ol the horn alignment, at least one horn tip extends upward beyond a straight line drawn through the lowest hindmost portion of 3/4 Curl Bighorn the horn base and the lowermost edge of the eye socket. Vertsx ot the Mountain Sheep - 314 Curl Bighorn Ram - means any male bighorn mountain sheep, the head of which, when viewed squarely at l6ast 3 points on brow Palm from the side, has at least one horn tip extending beyond a straight line drawn - means a motor vehicle that Motorcycle through the back ofthe eye opening and at runs on 2 or 3 wheels and has a saddle or right angles to a line drawn between the seat for the driver to sit astride. centre of the nostril and the lowest hind- Full CurlThinhorn/ MotorVehicle - means a device in, on or most portion of the horn base. lf the skull Mature Bighorn may annulus by which a person or thing is being or and horns are presented for examination, be transported or drawn, and which is when viewed squarely from the side with ) designed to be self propelled, and includes both horns in alignment, at least one horn an ATV or snowmobile, but does not tip extends beyond a straight line through include a device designed to be moved by the back edge ofthe eye socket and at human, animal or wind power; a device right angles to a line drawn through the designed to be used exclusively on station- lowest hindmost portion of the horn base l?ack Up Your ATV! 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i.fiEM0ie PROPERTIES viewed squarely from the side or which has prescribed under the Wildlife Act are open sured from its tip end, following the attained the age of8 years as evidenced by to the use of bows (including crossbows) midline of the profile of the tine, and yearly horn growth annuli as determined by unless specifically restricted under hunting following the natural curvature of the Regional Manager or designate. Do not regulations. the tine, to the midpoint of the use yearly horn growlh annuli to determine Power Boat - means a boat, canoe or straight line along which the breadth the age of a ram in the field, "false" because yacht powered by electric, gasoline, oil, is measured. annuli may present. steam or other mechanical means, but does Traffic orTrafiicking - means to buy sell, Mule{Black-tailed) Deer - Four Points not include a boat powered manually nor a trade or distribute for gain or consideration or Greater Buck - means any buck having boat with an outboard motor provided the orto oflbrto do so. at least four tines, excluding the brow tine, motor is tilted or otherwise disengaged so Vehicle - means a wheeled ortracked on one antlen as not be ready to for immediate-us!, device in, on or by which a person or thing Raptor - means a bird of the order is or may be transported or drawn on a Falconiformes known as vultures, eagles, fal- highway cons and hawk or ofthe order White-tailed Deer - Four Points or Strigiformes known as owls and includes Greater Buck - means any buck having at the eggs ofthese birds. least four tines, including the brow tine, on Road Allowance - see definition, page 20. one antlen Shot - means a cartridge manufactured so that it contains 8 or more roughly spherical prolecliles. Small Game - includes fox, raccoon, coy- ote, skunk snowshoe hare and game birds. Snowmobile - means a vehicle designed No HuntingArea - means a designated primarily for travel on snow or ice, having area in which hunting (see de{inition) is one or more steering skis, self propelled prohibrted. and using one or more endless belts or track driven in contact Non-resident - means a person who is with the ground. not a resident but who is a Canadian citi- Spike Buck - means a male deer having zen or a permanent resident of Canada, or antlers that are composed of a main beam a person who is not a resident but whose from which there are no bony projections only or primary residence is in Canada and greater than 2.5 cm in length. has resided in Canada for the last l2 "point" Tine or - lrt€iulS a branch of Wildlife - means raptors, threatened months before doing a thing under the an antler is which longer than its species, endangered species, game and Wildlife Act. breadth and is at least 2.5 cm (l other species ofvertebrates prescribed as Non-resident alien - means a person inch) in length, and for the purpose wildlife by regulation. who is neither a resident nor a non-resident. of determining the length of a tine IS Non-toxic Shot - means shotgun pellets (a) the breadth of the tine is mea- IT UNLAWFUL consisting of, by weight, not more than one sured (if extending from a palmation l. to ehter; hunt over or trap in cultivated percent lead. ofan antle4then in the plane ofthe land, posted land or private property No Shooting Area - means a designated palm) at a location at least 2.5 cm (l without the owner's permission. inch) area in which the discharge of firearms is from the tip of the tine, and 2. to make a false statement to an Officer; prohibited, NOTE: No Shooting Areas as (b) the length of the tine is mea- Conservation Officer: or Constable.

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BnmSH MinistN of Forests OTUMBIA lations, (ie: crows, English sparrows, who complies with the requirement. by accident or collision, or was illegally cowbirds, magpies, Rock doves or Of grizzly bear; cougar or a fur bearing killed. European starlings or their egg or animal other than a black bear: the 49. to kill or wound wildlife by accident or nest). hide must be removed to the person's to protect life or property and fail to 33. to buy or sell migratory birds (ortheir normal dwelling place or to a meat promptly report the killing to an Offcer: eggs or nests), cutter: the owner or operator of a 50. to possess or import a) bear genitalia 34. to offer for sale the pelt or skin from a cold storage plant or to a taxidermist, separate from the carcass or hide or fur-bearing animal taken under a hunt- tanner or a fur trader A person who b) bear gall bladders; to import or ing licence in a prescribed open sea- kills wildlife is exempted from the export bear paws separate from the son unless a royalty or, the pelt or skin requirement to remove the hide if that carcass or hide; or to traffic in a) bear has been paid to the Province. A per- person transfers possession ofthe gall bladders, b) bear genitalia or c) son who kills a fur"bearing animal under wildlife to another person who com- bear paws that are separate from the the authorrty of a licence to hunt plies with the requirement. carcass orthe hide. Gall bladders wildlife is exempt from paying a royally 38. to hunt migratory game birds within include any portion or derivative of in relation to the pelt or skin if he or 400 metres of any place where bait the gall bladder: Hunters are not com- she sells the pelt or skin to a licensed has been deposited unless that place mitting an offense if they remove the fur traden (See Royalty Fees section on has been free of bait for at leasl 7 gall bladder from the carcass and leave page 94). days. the gall bladder at the kill site, or, if 35. to trafflc in live wildlife, wildlife meat 39. to use live birds as decoys or recorded they move the bear from the kill or offerto do so except as authorized bird calls to hunt game birds. site and within 48 hours gut the by permit. 40. to discharge, dump, discard or dispose bear and dispose of the gall blad- 36. to traffic in dead wildlife or a part of of litter: der with the gut pile, wildlife except when the wildlife was 41. to shoot, hunt or capture any hawk, fal- 5 | . to trap, dispose of wildlife parts, or dis- lawfully killed in BC during an open con, owl or eagle except under permit. charge a flrearm, bow or crossbow season under the Wildlife Act or law- 42. to deface any notice posted under within the developed portion of a BC fully brought into BC, or when traffick- authority of the Wildlife Act. Foresl Service Recreation site or ing in cast antlers or when the wildlife 43. to damage or interlere with a law'fully lnterpretive Forest site as defined in or part of wildlife has been processed set trap. the Forest Recreation Regulation. into a product that no longer resem- 44. to ad as, or offerto acl as, a guide for 52. for the holder of a resident hunter bles the original wildlife or part. fish or game for compensation or number to change their name or resi- 37. to kill wildlife (with the exception of reward unless licenced to do so. dential address and fail within 30 days grizzly beaq cougar or a fur bearing 45. to hunt black bear or grizzly bear by to notify the Director of the FWRA of animal otherthan a black bear) and fail placing bait or using a dead animal or the change. ln the case of a legal name to remove from the carcass the edible a part of it as bait change, a document must be submit- portions of the four quarters and loins 46. to hunt a grizzly bear or black bear ted evidencing the legal name change. to the person's normal dwelling place less than 2 years old or any bear in its 53. forthe holder of a resident hunter or to a meat culter or the owner or company. number to fail to deliver their hunter operator of a cold storage plant. A 47. to hunt the white (Kermode) or blue number card to the director of the person who kills wildlife is exempted (Glacier) colour phases of the black FWRA within 30 days of ceasing to be from the requirement to remove the bear: a BC resident. edible portions if that person transfers 48. to possess or transport a big game 54. to apply for; obtain, or use more than possession of the wildlife to a recipient animal that was killed unintentionally one resident hunter number: HUNTERS DON'T LET FLIES SPOIL YOUR MEAT PORTABTE MEAT HOUSE . Over 200 member businesses in BC, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. . Fly Proof . Lightweight . Ethical and professional services. . Diverse game species unmatched anywhere in the World. HIGH TRAILS ENT, LTD. . Many wilderness experiences available. Box 543 . .IBO Excellent freshwater and saltwater fishing. ARMSTRONG, B.C. VOE . 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Examples would be $25,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment for fine(s) wildlife taken while trespassing on pri- the majority of offences under the Wildlife to obtain new licences until the vate property or on mine property in Act ($500 to $50,000 and /or I year is/are paid; violation of the Mine SafetY Code. imprisonment for subsequent offences, b) ) Persons who have had their hunting killed while in the commission Wildlife up to $50,000 and /or 6 months imprison- licence privileges suspended or cancelled statute, of an offence, regardless ofthe ment for offences that could harm the are ineligible to apply for LEH. and remains the is not legally taken wildlife resource or that reflect serious B.C.'S BEAR property of the Crown. unethical practices related to illegal hunting 55. to export rvildlife from BC unless you PARTSTRADE BAN or trapping ($ 1,000 to $ 100,000 and/or I have a valid exPort permit, or are ) To protect grizzly and black bears, the year imprisonment for subsequent exempted from holding an exPort B.C. government imposed a ban on the offences) and c) $ 1,000 to $ I 00,000 permit. trade in certain bear parts and/or I year imprisonment for offences commercial 57. to intentionally feed or attemPt to feed effective February I l993.The regulation related to the illegal trade in live wildlife or , dangerous wildlife (cougar: coyote, wolf forbids the possession, trafficking, im porting killing endangered species ($2,000 to and bear) except when lawfullY and exporting of bear galls, including any $ I50,000 andior l8 months imprisonment engaged in hunting or trapping where part or derivative of the gall bladder: and for subsequent offences) baiting is authorised. genitalia, lt also bans trade in bear paws You should also be aware that: separated from the carcass or hide, ) lf you are convicted of an offence under ahhough possession of bear paws is still the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 permrlled to allow for personal use and for (Canada), you will have your migratory ceremonial use by aboriginal people. , rHUl E game bird permit cancelled automatically; ) B.Cis ban on the trade in bear parts ) lf you are convicted of two wildlife or an important step toward Under,:tfrdt/Vildlife Ac,t, all wildlife; represents firearm offences within a period of two killing of these animals. .u*.oi iiiva,:ii ownCa ui *e pr"ovin- reducing the illegal years, your hunting and f rearm licences will IYany jurisdictions in western North , chl,ierq'wrf ,,elfqt *here a person be cancelled for an automatic minimum America have similar bans in place. ,laffilly-r kills' drc"wi:ldlib and,Complies period of one year; with::hlt,prp+isicm of the,\y'fildlifu Act ) Contact a MWLAP regional offlce for ) lf you do not pay any fine(s) imposed for more information. ,,:.,i,', ;:::i andryu'htioflS' i:, ": .. il is ttoe'''f,ui:rte/s, reipglsibillty to,.,take .::,:onlll animah ffiidh meet the legal HALFOND HIDE rl.ryquirernents; tf..you hve any :&ubts & LEATHER ,.,abOut,tre'legalttY of the anilql; ;: If you are an outfitter you CO. 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FWM, for offences that do not carry an your ffi SERY/CES - Tan fur and cancellation, have & automatic licence hides into leather. hunting/firearm licence(s) cancelled for a I,.. DATA COLLECTION season lengths, or applying Limited Entry Management chapters found in the Hunting. ln this situation, hunting is g ) The single largest source of hunter activi- open C.O.R.E. manual.There is a 10.00 fee for unacceptable as it risk overharvesting and each of the practical firearms ty and game harvest information is the handling and possible long term damage to the resource. written examinations payable annual Hunter Sample Questionnaire. Every to the exam- iner: There is also a graduate fee of January a large portion of the B.C. resi- ) Good information makes for good game 930.00 dents who have purchased a hunting management and good hunting! payable to the examiner at the time of pro- gram completion used for BCWF licence in the previous year are sent a FEDERAL FIREARMS program delivery questionnaire referring to the species for LEGISLATION support. which a particular licence was purchased. ) The course requires about 2 I hours of ) For information on the Canadian Firearm Hunters who have purchased several self study and firearm handling practice Licence, contact the Canadian Firearm species licences may receive questionnaires based upon the C.O,R,E, manual, Centre at l-800-73 l-4000 or visit the web- for more than one species and are asked to lnformation on how to obtain the C.O.R,E, site at www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca. respond. Replies from those who did not manual and list of certified C,O,R.E. exam- iners is available from Access hunt that season, or who were unsuccess- CONSERVATION AND Centre offices ful, are just as valuable to wildlife managers of the Government Agent, MWLAB the OUTDOOR RECREATION as the information from hunters who did. ln BCWF office in Surrey at l-800-533-2293 addition to the standard questionnaire pro- EDUCATTON (C.O.R.E.) or the MWLAP web page at cedure, the FWM Branch will contact ) Since 1974, C.O.R.E. has been an educa- http://wlapwww. gov.bc.calfir some hunters by telephone this season. tional program designed to ensure that ) For a Bowhunter Education Program ) Periodic game check, compulsory prospective new hunters meet acceptable course recognized throughout North inspection, compulsory reporting and the standards of knowledge and skill for safe America, contact B.C. Archery Association voluntary tooth return program for moose, and ethical participation in hunting.As of www.arc heryassoc iation. bc.ca March l, l998,the BCWildlife Federation all provide valuable information for wildlife B.C. RESIDENT managers across the province. From this (BCWF) accepted the responsibility for the information, managers can determine who delivery ofthe program and graduate HUNTER NUMBER is hunting, where they are hunting, and record keeping. C.O.R,E. graduates who are ) A B.C. resident may only have and use other important information about the ani- not a BCWF or afflliated club member are one hunter numben lf you lose your hunter mal taken. entitled to apply for a BCWF direct mem- number card, contacl a government agent in your area or the FWRA Branch,Victoria ) This accurate information enables man- bership at half-price, including the Outdoor Edge magazine to obtain a duplicate. DO NOT obtain a agers to set very specific hunting regula- and liability insurance. new hunter number; as this violates the tions on a year to year basis, reducing ) Although not compulsory classroom Wi ldlife Act Regulations, heavy harvests in some areas and extend- instruction in C.O.R.E. is recommended and ) lt is important that the ing the season in others, to balance the may be obtained through courses in adult FWM Branch maintain accurate records of hunter needs of the animal population against the education, community colleges, rod and gun addresses and hunter numbers particularly needs of the public. clubs or course advertisements.The written as they relate to Limited Entry Hunting, ) examination is based on: Outdoor Ethics Without adequate information, managers wildlife harvest and hunter effort data and Game Care, Firearm Handling and must set very conservative harvest levels to requested from hunters through reporting, Archery Equipment, Hunting Regulations, ensure that an ovenharvest does not occur: inspection and surveys. The managers choices are then limited to Animal and Bird ldentification, Outdoor Survival, First ) lf the holder of a hunter number card restricting harvest by closing areas, reducing aid and Field Craft, and Hunter Heritage, Conservation and Wildlife changes his or her legal name, residential

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10... LTCENCE REQUTREMENTS under the age I of 9 must be accompa- ) For lnformation regarding Aboriginal nied and closely supervised ) Anyone wishing to hunt or carry flrearms while hunt- Hunting, referto page 14. in B.C. must obtain the ing by a person who is 19 years of age required licence.To ) All licences issued under the Wildlife Act be eligible or older and who holds a hunting ljcence. to obtain a resident hunting are non-transferable and non-refundable. . licence, a person must produce a docu- No one under the age of I 0 may hunt. ment evidencing that he/she makes his/her A person who causes or allows a per- MIGRATORY BIRDS home in British Columbia and has had their son under the age of l0 to hunt wildlife ) When hunting migratory game birds, you permanent residence in the Province for commits an offence. must carry with you a valid Canadian seven months in .When the l2 months immediate- a B,C. resident who is 10, I l, 12, Migratory Game Bird hunting permit in addi- ly before applying for the licence. A mem- l3 years old or older completes tion to any required provincial hunting licence. ber of the Canadian Armed Forces enrolled C.O,R.E., he or she is entitled to a B,C. The permit is avajlable at the post Office. in continuing full-time military service is eli- Resident Hunter Number Card, and to ) The Bird Banding Laboratory in gible to obtain a resident hunting licence have a bag limit of his or her own, to Maryland collates all North American bird after making his/her permanent residence purchase in a hunting licence, and to enter banding records. lf you find a banded migra- BC for 30 days immediately before applying the limited entry hunting draw tory bird, please report it to their toll free for the licence. 3. A Junior Hunting Licence can only be number at l-800-327-BAND (7263). > A B.C. resident l4 years of age or older issued to a parent or guardian on behalf BOWHUNTERS must produce a B.C. Resident Hunter of his/her child or ward who is l0 years Number Card to purchase Resident ) Bowhunters are asked a of age or older and under the age of I 4. to ensure that the Hunting Licence. The junior hunter need not have com- box on their resident hunting licence counter- foil, indicating ) B.C. Resident Hunter Number Cards are pleted a hunter training program but that they are bowhunters, is filled available only at government agents'oftices, must be accompanied and under the in at the time of issue by the licence issuer: or selected ['4WLAP Regional offices. close personal supervision of an adult LICENCE AVAILABILITY l. A Hunter Number Card may only be who carries the proper licences. Wildlife ) Resident hunting licences are available at obtained by an applicant who produces taken by the junior under this licence is all Government Agents' Offices, and other a document issued by a province or included in the bag limit of the accom- commercial outlets and sporting goods state evidencing the successful comple- panying licenced adult. No species licences stores. Non-resident hunting licences are tion of the C.O.R.E. (Conservation and may be purchased with the junior only available from some Regional MWLAP Outdoor Recreation Education) exami- licence, Howeve[ during a hunting Offices, Government Agents, and FWM nations in B.C. or another North season, a licenced junior hunter may Branch, PO Box 9374 Stn prov Govt,4th American government sponsored hunter accompany and hunt with an adult hold_ Floon2975 JLrtland Road,Victoria, BC V8W safety training program completed while ing a valid Limited Entry Hunting autho- 9M l, Non-residents may also obtain their resident in that slate or province. rization and a valid species licence. licences by mail. 4. Non-residents'qualifications 2. A person 14 years ofage and under 19 for a Junior ) Duplicates for misplaced, lost, stolen or musl apply for a hunting licence in per- Hunting Licence are the same as in (3,) accidentally destroyed licences are only son in the presence of a parent or with the exception that they may not available from Government Agents' offices guardian, who must sign an hunt for a species for which a Limited for a fee of $ 10.00 for the declaration of "Acknowledgement of Responsibility', for Entry Hunting aulhorization has been the lost licence, plus a duplicate licence fee. his/her son, daughter or ward. Hunters issued to the accompanying adult. DO NOT purchase another original licence

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An Acknowledgement of s$.g.f.frg f:f matically show on our records that you Responsibility signed by a parent or ) Species l,cences are required foi the hunting followng anrmals and are required in have been issued more than the legal limit guardian, is still required. of the ', licences. of current licences, which is an offence x Holders of a federal lirearm licence are addition to the bisic hunting under the Wildlife Act. exempt from the requirement of holding a Fees include HCTF swcharge, but not G.S.f. HUNTING LICENCE FEES BC firearm licence; howeven if you own a - BIG GA]'IE - BB gun or Pellet gun and do not have a following fees apply province-wide. B.C. Non-B.C. ) The federal firearm licence, you require a BC BB Additional licence requirements are indicat- Resident Resident and Pellet Gun Firearm Licence. regional schedules. ed under certain B!$'oa.:1,1;,11 $70.00 $7m.00 ** includes a person I 0 years of age or Prices do not include G.S.T older and under l4 who is purchasing a Black Bear $20.00 $ 130.00 or Pellet A person to carrY a BB Gun resident hunting licence. (Non-B.(. Resident until fune 30' 2003; Gun, (5 year)* . .$20.00 or after l,2003) $ I 80.00 OPEN SEASONS on July x*A resident of British Columbia to hunt Mbc,',;,,,.:,,'.:,.,,,l1,il '.$eiob.,r ffii6o all game and carry firearmsV .$32.00* ) There is NO OPEN SEASON FORANY Caribou * $20.00 $230.00 WILDLIFE except as lndicated in this A BC Resident who is a Canadian citizen - ti,| gfidirO Synopsis. m* l *,t,:,:,,,,,1i,;,,,,l1li $so:b0i,.l:,::n: 65 years ofage or overto hunt all game game, Deer A (mule and and carryfirearms . '...$7'00* ) To define oPen seasons for big small game and game birds, the province is white-tailed) $15.00 $125.00 A resident of Canada (not British l*imffi divided into Management Units (l'4Us). : Columbia), or a Canadian citizen to hunt U*..,.',.: ...... , .t',.' Hunting seasons are shown in regional '. ".i....'i$ZSLO' all game and carrY firearms Grizlv Bear * $80.00 $ l'030.00 schedules on the following pages.All season l;Uffi until 30,2003 .$46.00* ..,'.. , ..,r.l,$El6d,l'l fune dates shown are inclusive. U*.* . . i.l on or after JulY 1,2003 . . .$75.00* ) Where an open season does not apply l'1oose $25.00 $200.00 A non-resident to hunt all game and to the entire Management Unit, a reference i. ii,t$#gt$r carry firearms .u*oui*coJ, .,'. ,.,. is given to maps showing the area and until june 30, 2003 ...... '$145.00* Mounta,n Sl'eep * $50.00 $620.00 describing the applicable regulation. on or after July 1,2003 . .$ 180.00* Wolf No' Licence $50.00 Published seasons in this Synopsis cease to FraserValley A person to hunt in the be in effect in anY area closed bY the Wolverine * $8.00 $40.00 Special Area (See Region 2) ' . '$ 10.00* Ministry of Forests and are in effect for the Ucence Cancallatlon A person to hunt in the Gulf lslands duration of the forest closure orden . Special Area. All islands in MU l- | excePt Hunting season dates may only be changed Any person who kilts any of the above bjS ...".$2.00 Minister in unusual circum- ,,,,, Vancouverlsland. . by order of the game species must rmmediately cancet ta stances. Such changes will be given local A junior hunting licence - to a person l0 appropriate species licencg. ,,i publicity. years of age or older and under * Species licences for these species are nol r4v...... ,$7.00* WATERFO\^/LER valid until 2 days after the date of islue' DAYS Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting HERITAGE A Mule deer licence also valid for black-tailed permit ...... $17,004 ) Waterfowler Heritage Days (V/HDs) for and fallow deer: geese continue in Queen Charlotte lsland (QCl) the hunting of duck and - SMALL GAME - Deer...... $10.00* Regions I to 6 and 8. Only young hunters B.C. Non-B.C Non-Resident QCI Deer'. .. .$25.00* between the ages of l0 and I B who have Resident Resident Duplicate Hunting and Species Licences met all provincial requirements are Permit- ted to hunt, and they must be accompanied Upland Game No $50.00 a person who can satisfactorily prove ) To by a licensed adult hunter:The adult hunter Birds Species Licence his hunting and/or species licences have can accompany a maximum of 2 Youth Required been lost or destroyed (an affidavit is guide and hunters.The adult hunter can All hunting a4d sPecies rlquired) for: young hunter but is not permit- licences advise the expire Marrch 3l' 2004 Senior Citizens, Gulf lslands ted to hunt.WHDs will last two days in all andJunior .."'.$1.00 regions except Region 4, where the WHD Ail Others ...... $4.00 will be for I day See individual regions for Bag Limits and ,, ,:, in the *includes surcharge for the Habitat season dates. General open seasons Possession,,Limits,':: Trust Fund (HCTF) afected regions may be reduced by 2 (or Conservation ) Season bag limits for big game ,oA ,*alti' l) days so that the overall number of hunt- A A youth hunting duck or geese during game and da!]y bag limits for garne birdi are ing days for migratory game birds remains . Waterfowler Heritage Days does not shown in the regional scheduies following the unchanged. Federal regulations have been '' require a Canada Migratory Game Bird date ofthe open season fonthe species. amended to exempt young hunters from Hunting Permit. having to purchase the federal Migratory ) The bag limits are pr"inted in botd type'NBt- V A youth hunting duck or geese during Game Bird Hunting Permit when participat- means No Bag Limrt.An entrry iuch as "2(l)'i designated Waterfowler Heritage Days ing inWHDs. Provincial regulations have ' used for ungulates means the season bag limit does not require a hunting licence or a

12 ... been amended to exempt young hunters of an inch) at is two animals of that species. one of which the widest point. from having to purchase the provincial rnay be antlerless. An entry such as " l 0Q0)" ) No person shall hunt small game with hunting licence ($32.00) or the junior foi game birds means the daily bag timit is l0 a long bow having a pull of less than lSkg hunting licence (97.00) when participating and the possession li.nrt while hunting or (40 lbt within the archer's draw length. in WHDs. ln addition, youth between the returning from hunting is 20. Hunting for Bison ages of 14 and I 8 are also exempt from ) The following list indiiates the maxrmum the requirement to complete hunter safe- ) No person shall hunt bison wrth a bow number of animals which a hunter may take ty training (CORE) prior to participating having a pull less than 226 kg within the ;n in the province one ficence (April I year in WHDs. NOTE:Youth who wish to hunt archer's draw length, an arrow less than to lYarch 3l). Exceptions io the Provincial ducks and geese outside of designated 26 grams in weight, and a broadhead less bag limits may apply to some species in some WHDs or who wish to hunt for any than 8. I grams in weight and 2.2 cm in regions. Provrncial bag lim;ts may be achieved other species of game, must purchase the width at its widest point. b/hunting in one or more regions provided appropriate licence and, if l4 years of age Falconry the regional bag limits are not exceeded. or older; must complete CORE, ) Licenced falconers may hunt small SPECIES BAG LII'4IT HUNTING METHODS game by the use or with the aid of rap- I IA6' tors :zlvr l* Handguns throughout the Province during the regular open season or during bow only Moose l* ) No person shall hunt wildlife with a seasons subject to the applicable : t, handgun. bag lim- ..Elk;,,,',;..1'.,1r 1':, 1.1.., ";,' "1',, its as indicated in the regional schedules. Black Bear 2* Bow Hunting r:::, Muzzle ',: : : Loaders $..seal.,...:.I. l : . ) Bows and arrows and crossbows and '.$ii ) A muzzle loader containing powder .Mountaln Sheep I bolts (quarrels) may be used for hunting ,Mdun#h..6oht..i ', :: and shot in the barrel but unprimed (ie, :r I l all big game, small game and game birds no powder in the pan of a flint lock Cougar 7* except that a crossbow is prohibited or no :'.; cap in the nipple of a percussion lock) is :.... ::.,,3 ,:: when hunting migratory game birds.The :XMoift::iiititt,: ::,, ..:,. not considered a loaded firearm under Caribou l* following restrictions apply to the use of bows and crossbows province-wide. the Criminal Code (Canada). Coyote ..xgt*, Check regional schedules for open sea- Dogs n .loon NBL* sons and additional restrictions. ) The use of dogs is permitted in the Sk*Ak;.,11r,...,,:,:,:1.,,; :;;, f5{:$[.,:,; Crossbows hunting of all game, but dogs must be on Wolverine I a leash when used to hunt deen elk, l. No person shall hunt big game, other ,[ynX,,:..;,; ,,,;;,, ,,, 1 ,:,,,i,*,:::, moose, mountain sheep, mountain goat than deer; bobcat, lynx and wolverine Bobcat 5* and caribou. Unleashed dogs may be used with a crossbow (does not include rurKey ,,,, 1 to hunt small game, lynx,bobcal, grizzly compound crossbows) having " "' a pull of bean black Snowshoe Hare I O/day bear or cougar: Any person less than 68 kg ( 150 lbs.) or a bolt may train dogs by allowing them, under (quarrel) weighing less than 16.2 grams * See regonal schedules for regional bag supervision, to pursue game birds from (250 grains). limrt August I to April 30. 2. No person shall hunt deer; small game, ) The daity bag limit for ducks in aggr egate is Retrieval bobcat, lynx, wolverine or game birds I, except for restricted species: p,ntail, gold- ) No person shall kill, cripple or wound with a crossbow (does not include eneye. harlequin and canvasback game without making all reasonable efort compound crossbows) having a pull of to retrieve and include it in his/her bag ) The daily bag limit for canvasback is 4, less than 55 kg ( 120 lbs,) or a bolt limit,The retrieved game shall be killed northern pintail is 4, goideneyes rs 2 and (quarrel) weighing less than 16.2 grams immediately and included in the hunter's harlequins is 2. Please also see Regiona (250 grains). bag limit. Schedules. 3. No person shall hunt wildlife with a > lt is lawful for a person to retrieve a i The daily in bag limit for all geese agre- compound crossbow having a pull of dead or injured game animal with the gate is 5; except in Region 2. less than 45 kg (100 lbs,) at a peak asslstance of a power boat provided no ) Thg possession limit for all migratory game weight or bolt weighing less than 15.2 person in the power boat is in possession grams birds at all times (including while hunting, (250 grains). of a loaded firearm. 4. No person returning fiom hunting or at a residence) is shall hunt big game with a LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING two times the daily lim't crossbow having a bolt (quarrel) other than one having a broadhead of at ) Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) seasons ) The possession limit for all upland game are least 227 centimetres (718 of an inch) open only to hunters who have drawn birds whlle hunting or retuming from hr,nting at the widest point. the appropriate LEH authorization. LEH is three times the daily limit except for seasons and open seasons may coincide Sharp-tailed grouse and pheasants (Region 4 Long Bows for some species in some management only) where the possessron ljmrt is two ttmes ) No person shall hunt big game with a units if a) the class of animal (sex, age, etc.) the daily bag limit for Sharp-tailed llmrtThe long bow having a pull of less than I 8kg is different, or b) a portion of the manage- grouse in Region 78 is three trmes the daily (a0 lbs,) within the archers draw length ment unit is available for LEH only limir and an arrow other than one having a ) Species licences are required in addi- broadhead at least 2.22 centimetres (718 tion to an LEH authorization. KEEP ) Maps showing LEH zones for seasons HO\^/ LONG SHOULD I #.$.6#f#,$#fi# ff#fi#{ that coincide with open seasons are MY HUNTING LICENCE? included in this Synopsis for reference. ) lt is probably a good idea for hunters to Ministry of > tt',e tilst prionty of ihe Hunters should referto the Limited Entry keeo ail documents under which an animal Water: Land and Air,Protection is to Hunting Synopsis published each spring for was taken until the animal has been con- ensure the long-term conservation of specific LEH maps. sumed. ln the case of a mounted trophy or and Compulsory wildlife populations and their habrtats.: The DEER LICENCE a tanned hide,the licence lnspeclion Data Sheet should be kept in a Minintry also recognizes that lndian people ENTITLEMENT safe place indefinitely lf a person wishes to to halest wildlife for: have aboriginal rights ) A person must not Possess more than transferthe trophy to someone else or sustenance (food, social and ceremonial l5 of any current deer licences.The com- requires an export permit to move it out purposes) in their traditional areas. Such bination of deer licences may include a of ihe province. production of the original and/or 3 white- makes the transfer or the uses of wildhfe must be sustainable' and maximum of 3 mule deer documentation deer licences. issuance of a permit much easien It will harvesting methods must no-t jeopardize tailed greatly assist MWLAP staff i[ when a of prop- CHARLOTTE safety or the use and:enjoyment QUEEN Funter disposes of a trophy. the licences erty. Any fruntihg ot witalife ipecies for ISLANDS DEER LICENCE and other'documentation are transferred sale or barteri in whole or in part, is not ) These special deer licences allow with the trophy to the new ownen exceed the I deer bag limit for legal, eicept as authorized by regulation oi hunters to the Skeena Region and the 3 deer provin- where there is a- demonstrated aboriginal cial bag limit up to a maximum of l5 deer oi featy rjght to do,so.: , when hunting on the Queen Charlotte ) Under the Wildlife Act'lndian' means a lslands (MUs 6-12,6- l3). Up to 3 regular person who is defined as,a stalus lndian mule deer licences can be used on the they will count underthe lndian Act (Canada): Queen Charlottes, but toward the regional and provincial bag lim- residents of British > lndiar,rs who are its. (For example, if a mule deer licence is Columbia are not required to obtain any used in MU 6- l2 or 6- I 3, a hunter will be type of hunting licence undei the Wildlife prevented from pursuing deer elsewhere Act. lndians who a1e residents of BC and in the Skeena Region, and it will count provincial bag limrt). are exercising an aboriginaf right to hunt towards the 3-deer fot'i'iustenance purposes wisrin a tradition- ally.ri5s6 area are required to comply with hunting regulations related to public heafth ROCKY MOT]NTAIN ELK and public sate'by. ln iituations where con- FOUNDATION CANADA species is of ton- servation of a,particular The Rockv" Mountain Elk tern and compliance with hunting regula- Foundation brings together from all walks lndians belonging to a wildlife enthusiasts tions is required by of life: photographers, hunters, biologists' First Nation group,there will be prior con- artists, you name it. As RMEFC members, these share a common interest in with the affected First:Nation in indiviilirals luttation conserving North America's precious wildlife aicordante wrth Mini#y policy and proce heritage. dures,Tn-ese restrictions mly include the There is a growing sense of urgency- in elli and other wildlife and their Hunting conserving requirement for Limited Entry habitat as we are losing this habitat at an (LEH) a*hor"izations. Prior to undertakng alarming rate. Too many places permanently chanse ihe lands ability to support wildlife' Be individuals should ' ,any hunting:aclivity a oari of the solution and help R.IVIEFC consen'e inquire with ttleir appropriate First Nation thbse pristine areas in Canada to "Pass It On" to future generations. officiali:oi with the MWLAP Regional Bis Game Banquets are held throughout Canada ffice wjth resPect to 4ny spegifc require- eaih vear and are a major source of fundraising Local chapters' ments,that may aPPIY to them, for RMEFC conservation. orsanized by volunteer members, host annual ) tndians who are residents of BC and ba"nquets n-ationwide, providing good food' and fast-paced benefit auctions. traditionally' camiraderie wish to hunt out5ide their The oroceeds help enhance and protect elk used areas must do so in accoidance with countrv and othei wildlife areas film 8C to Ontari"o. the,Hunting Regulaiions. This iniludes Call one of our regional directors to frnd out the rnik1ng application fo1 a tEH authorization banquet nearest you or how to become a via the LEH draw lf an i'ndividual is in member. dbubt regarding a traditional huntrng area CliffHeppner JimPearse RobertNowosad 780-432-3683 401-n6-2488 or practice, they should be in contact with 250-372-7633 Len McRitchie 705-731-1197 Nations officials and the appropnate First Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation the r,egional Wildlife Program staffto dis- Canada Headquarters P.O. Box 940 / 490? - tl4 Street cuss,speci{ic situations. : ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AB T4T 1A7

14 .. Compulsory Inswction f9 ::m8,un *,:*.h**p,1$urDc!|$]scsuCt;. 7-36;742 to 7-52,7-5:4,7-57, 7-58, must be SetJfarhit:$r,ifio€Mfibilfi nlii cempulsory reported wkhin 72 hour:s b7 ,,' . ,, ',,olnd ReWrtiW I ; {he portion bfth€;skulJ nianually depositing a completed Haiveit Da-ta iniluding the nasaf bonei, Card into- a 24 hour: drop box located outside For the. Derignated'Cornpulsory,lrspq4ion only the MW!4f offices in Fon Nelson,,Fort St entirte eye-sod

and . :. l Hunter:Number; ', ,. hy an o$cer: '. Note: A person aurthorized to tr4p is exempt, X; the locatron where ar,rimal the was taken, from ,,, Fof,rnbuntain goat:,r ' ,' 1 the requirements noted above wiih ,3. the date , the animal was taken, respect to fur bearing raken by ; the horns; animals 4, the anir:nal ; sex'of,the taken, and , : ,,,trapping. Campulsory Reporting qf fur bearing 5. the licehces under which the animal was taken. r,"rl.'itout animals taken by trapping is on page 93. ,, See LEF,I: synopsis for additi:onal requirenrgntr . the incisqr (f^ont) tooth, the antlers, and for" ,,,',.:: :a car"ibou wrthbut at least one main beam Compulsory lnspection for l{unter COl'l PU L$ORY,,l HSPECT|ON measuring over 60 cm (24 inche$ ip length, the Hary€st is no Compulsory lqlpectoru wjll not compele hide whh evrdence ofsex attached. longer available du"ough ,the . the Regional Offires of the Ministry of computsory inspagg-n unleriAlL ; : elk taken in Rggions 2,8 and 7 Water; Land and Aii Frotection ,l infor.mation and parti ire: submieCd,and (MU 7-2to,7-15,V;17,7-t4 to 7-26) ahle to be;collected. tlunters are not in . posression an;ihcisor (fian| rooth (Re$ions 2 and 8) and llgd of the wildlift unless thry Compulsory lnipeaions are a requirement for: , -ompulsory. - lor malei, the arrtlers attached to a pbrtron of .specific comply with ingection game species underthe BC Hunting , ., the upper skull; requiremen* or RegulAions.These species are submitted for the - for feqales,lhe purposes of data collection and enforcement. Except as noted; all gomprlrory inspected spbcies upp91 pqrtion of the skull or a portion The Compulsory lnspection. pro4ess includes rnust bg ggbmitied to a corhpulsory ihspector fo1 9f the teats oi mammarl gland. taking mexurements ancl/or parts of the ane' th€ purpose of taking rneasurerrients ot pqlF of €{}MPULST}RY REPSATING mals for screnti{ic analysis and provdes wildlife t're animal required for m4naggmept (le, toqth) A p"rt* wtro tat

:, The Ministry undertook a broadly based , whirh,*re aniful was taken (i.e, i grizity I. their name;address"telephone nuriiber and and p '' .Hunter transparent ro-uremen t p rocess for eudl ife,6. "' . beql kllfed !n the fill rnust be subntined,after ' Number,and : 2" the location ipdvldualt who met the criterra for eompulory the end ofthe fall hunting sfason), . where the animal nas killed, and , lnspectors, Following a 3, the date ihe animal was killed, and thorough selection 3, Persons who'take a,cougar in the Kootq4ry process, a Criininal Records Check and a com- 4. the sex ofthe inimal taken,and ' rnusl submit the anirnal for ilspectlon prehensive trainrng 6pur 5s, ru...irfirl ."nJ;A"t"t ..R.Son 5. by submitting, foi a moose, bison or an ett<, : ' tg:a compuliory intpec@r the were appointed by ti'e Chief Coni**ation in Kootenay an incisor {fro1Q toodr in a HaryQ$ Data Officer as Special Conservation r, Regon within,4 {3ys of the. kill. Tooth return erwelope to a MWLAP regronal Officers . , :, (Compulsory lnspectors) under the . :.:,, .'!gRqrapa,i, ,, office ahd for a mule {black-tailed) deer or Grialy Bear Envtronmbnt Management white+ailed deer Act. beq ard for coqgal: in MUs 3;12.io 3.14,3.17 ,f€r.gnr4( to 3.3 I and 3-34 to 3-44 during The Compulsory lnspector locations are listed frE$ r the : : skvli anO ft the hrde beanrrg s*-r,i'LY@l#ig Sept€i.nber I to Septembii 9 youth on the regipnal maps ol each regron, , .1 ind bow , , in the case of malis, alltJsticle or ' only,seasgns,:an incisor (fr.onq footh in ; For contact inforrnation, please contact the Couqar part of the peniS; oi :; flarvest DaUTooth return erwelope ro the : Regional omce oi tire : ::'.':::: : 3t?i:?i1,:. YyvLAP Kamloops Reglonil offiie, MWLAPWebsrte it; - in:the case,of feirirales,a porticin of ffiryis Addil x Flule tte'teats or rsmrnary. glbnd;:: ' deer buck' in MUa T-19 io7:22,7-il a frtq://wlap-*-.*".i...a/fifl ' #,fif'lu l#

Fish The and W-itdlife Recieatron and :,, harvested,undei an't!e1i regulalioni are .. ,;;l J ;; *,,,' Allocation.Blinch recognizer ,r.nisidentified, ;;:;I;;';# *.ai typer of ifrot anO ieft in ttre'neia. mooqe, fie{d dress the.$ffEqs5;..lbavel'it: 41.,",;, ; ;;;;; , mob sb antl enl ieguliti ons, These regrlf ationl :: rt i'in. l*pa"litrrry li,r.,a ;"",.. i; the. sCener.goth,e nbareh phon-e ar+d.,,,:,;,,,,.. , '',.,,,, c! ude 1fi b-u I :'i'.,,.i.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i: s,,'bt; lis:fe1k; liil 5ui;'t,.i :::, , ',,,,,,1n |tnip4lrn ensure that the rnocse:,is legal;Thg ,reBort.tire,mittef u,the cibs and ..new.,this fea1i " I 0 polnt UUil'',{seel pige Con.ser:v4tion,,.O#iper..senncul folf owing notes wr!! help'.tc .ensure:ithat ypu HU#glSWnq,;;;: 3).Th€ antler regutations have been Vse'd .", ,,,ioirEc,Uy, accidentally identi! a le'gal bull m&se: shaoi,in ittegai anlmii aha. ,',i:....,,, ' to and maintain stritabterbuilitow .. lmprove ,.. i : v*,*.t,n'8t d #i"iito ia-ntiry,il. #*a#i*iffi wffil#'xr#s#iiFilffiiii$?ii while piwiding aq much hunting, ,,;,, , ,;;ratios ,,, those::whb i:ntentionalll' kill.,an'.llle#, ,, numbef bf'ffii'brpoints withrout gobo afiirtraji :,.: .oppor-tufirty.ai pojsible. BC has be.en using faii,lto I,, qualif:lz :po*er: ot repsrt the:rrnattei: Eath,,icasi,*11[,,,,1,,. mo€ie anilen ie$ulatrons h,igh ;binocular"*;You rnay, foi ZO y,eanfn!,, be nuestigatea, *4,fu o["a.,!nailO*$.''1. i,...... i heipfu!,,to,,pack a srnall spotting ; sp.ike-fb* ,buli Was implemen$j';l i;t.,, ,,: .iifnC it llunters ar-e d , ,, scope as W_ell rein' that in,,addltion:is ,,,,,,,,,l Or,nineca ih !98 liand is how also u$ed in retainin$ evidence bf4ecie$,and ,,'''., jno 2. iilake your time'.Vo seX ftiif ,, the,,Southem lnieiloF lneglons 3 g) ii; mat,not UbliUte to rnust;,rctain thb antllrs,fi orn,thefi, mmse,, , and the Peaib:Thi tnpalm buil rggut;iion ,:; :identify the,,,number of points without;a ,,,,,,,,,: while frnm their:,hunt, Jn: eli::::,: .:::.;.'.: .,Was, impleme-nied in.'tr e Peace: i9Sb, The' lengthy observation, and you,,may qo-t ,ptu,rning in ;; reg!onS, .tb:pbint be able qouni excepti;the,Feate",hunters rnust,:,::,,,,,,,; n*tl bgilit,bn Was OevAlopeO in to iorrectir ihe poinrs :::, :Untl ilso cbllee aninCiEo,r tao'tA ana iuilmit:t*Ei.i,l 2003 pnotide 'ii ,,, the bull moves his head to some additronal ::: ,:: abor,rt. : ioorh..jn a:::r+a.,,est.,oi*. Ci*.:rTo[*,::1 ofp"':tunrty ia r't"iu"tt i.ag"' billts,.in,tht,. ", obn't,#r,i*! . ,,....':.' it. lh.t At rong i;t" ),ou, Reiur.n,,EnVel oe,ei (postage : :p*iul,afr |,r,,,1 .Pgacg,',,,,, .,,, .t ,, , ,. ," I i , mai nbt be''able to,make,an'.tdaquaie -ompleting,theif '..'.;;; , ,, ,, ,, hildThese, cads,,#e-,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i' ' whit* *ooru initbr r"euiat;ns '..' , '; study Of tlre antler , '' ' :: ha;; Foints. avaii'ao1e, at tlrlige it tna,,ti*u ofyoi*.,:.,,,. , ,no ru..*rrrrt, : :p.""Eo in* rWnn,:g;nlh ;"a '+ n"rpa.t y*r,preyrat

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:ljjj:iiii. :,::i. : ! !! !: ,iiil rii. ::!'i: 'iii'.iijii ' *.f-+ n=iintci# ..jr't"':jll,.i:iii,,,,,,,,,,, ili.i $L$ '.''l :r', TOWItDLIFF , ,,,' '..,, +=+ri1i I ia*s gouem puuicactes to *i1dhbi, ',at l',lilii :::iii:lrj $#$$ffi to i.re.at tlpei:ot'ctosures speerfcaly limit,.,,.,,. atces by licenced ftuntoS oi"tt.leo !n,brief*re' Recreation Area or Protected Area within follo,vingla*,vsapply ,. i'.,,,,' '1"'i,,, SITE RESTRICTIONS 400 metres of erther side of the centre line ,,,, , ,,, i., National Parks of any park road or highway except as The f . -f*per A.t, ocincidfresnasAct."' by a park offcer: unless other- ) Hunting is prohibited in all National authorized ::,ieti oul,strict,,lir'mts on an- public aces$ ' i in the Hunting Regulations Park.The law requires that all firearms wise stated to enclo# prlvxe tana,;fr,nee prcpgrly ., road, is , in National Park be disman- Synopsis for a specific road. A park if anl. ore, bf,the, transported is cpnsidened.enclqiFd' ,,. closed case or wrapped a'road in a park or recreation areathat is t tled, carried in a folkraving condinoni are mg! i licensed and tied securely in such a manner as not designated and developed for , ., Contact the regional office ar-e *side:sigm prohibitlng, '.:rr to expose any Part of the firearm' mot6r vehicles. - $ere clearly information, or consult the Park posted at eacfrordinarry acress,.' ) Firearms are also not permitted outside for further ,,, t'rspaCqng Area Regulations, of a vehicle, vessel or aircraft in a National and Recreation , i,,,"",1' ll',,,' Provincial Park ,,*fffd ,:,i ,'1 ,t - Park unless they are being moved into, or ) lndividuals hunting in a should '.,1, ule pnop*b1 ls, iurrounOa,ula awnllri, out ol a person's premises, or with a per- Recreation Area or Protected Area Park and 'fgnCgiSi ,i,rir t,.'." j::. ,, l.', mit issued by the park superintendent' be aware that the ParkAct and :i; . :., Recreation Area Regulations apply National Wildlife Areas and . *- #;* i;i"d;'d'tu;1*"1'';' ) Note: Protected areas that have been ''i" uank or a4 !.D MigratorY Bird Sanctuaries uounoary su*r''as a r:ner ,. established since the deadline for changes ,' i11,,,. ,,, ,l ) is prohibited in National Wildlife '.,footltedggl ,," , ' Hunting to the hunting regulations for 2003104 , ii ,, (NWAs) and MigratorY Bird Areas (February 2003) will have no change to their tr. Wtoi'teAct {seaion 39),'A pgrson isnot (MBSs) unless a special federal Sanctuaries status unless specified in these regulations' ,l permitted to hunt oh iuftivated Iand,o-t',on is granted or notices to the con- permit i Crovrar llnd whicn.x subjeatp a gqzrhg' i."ty .." posted. Blue signs depicting a-loon Ecological Reserves ''' . ",lease urlite tne hnC ii,occLrpied b1' ,' ,, ."ik th" boundaries of NWAs and IYBSs' ) Hunting, trapping and angling are prohibrted livestbit< wrtiro,rt *e.consento{*re,.,''.'.' Contact the Canadian Wildlife Service in in Ecological Reserves in British Columbia The c,,^rner gsse.,6r,offi d# l*d,,,.,.t Deha for more information (504) 940-47 l0' possession or discharge ol a flrearm, or bow is prohibited. A complete list of Ecological Provincial Parks, Recreation Areas ,l in dre F,r:aserValJey, and to,a lesen e$ent elq, detailed maps and legal and Protected Areas il.r.ru.t including wl'ebin: ag'lcuttural arcas local'$o{tjng. gtoups,,' descriptions is available from the regional ) Hunting and the discharge of firearms, or (*uUs)it ane,*Ue,pnvate airugernents'w -ih,,' offlce, or from BC Parks headquarters at PO bows is prohibited in many Provincial Park, Iand@ers to exclude CItileihq4try&,Su&.areas Govl,Vicloria, BCVBW 9M9' Areas' Box 9398 Stn Prov Recreation Areas and Protected are frcou.enty,posted, tCI' no: tlesPa$sing by:these',: ) Most ecological reserves are also referenced Only those Park and Recreation Areas list- ", Edition' sporttng gr.oups. , ,. " ,'''" .,,"' in the BC Recreational Atlas,5th .,1 . ed in the following regional schedules are ' hunting and/or the discharge of Municipal Restrictions l rn'rJJNon to.f*e .U*"'tr*= open to ', t ..,,' during the ii firearms and bows, and only ) Most municipalities have local bylaws unCei pr

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(a) l5 metres on either side of the middle of Prince Rupert and the Brrtish Columbia - Hwy I l8 Discharge of Firearms a road with less than three lanes, or Alberta interprrcvincial boundary Prohibited Area (b) 15 metres from the edge ofthe paved between Bella Hwy 20 Coola and the wester- ) The discharge of flrearms is prohibited surface of a highway with three lanes or ly boundary ofTweedsmuir Park wiihin 400 m more, or on either side of the road Hwy 27 from the junction with Route l5 allowance of Highway I l8 Landing (c) to the boundary of private or cultivated fl-opley (ellowhead) west ofVanderhoof to Fort St. Road) between the intersection land, whichever comes first. of Highway James; I l8 and Highway ) ln addition to the above universal restric- l5 atTopley Landing and tion, several major or heavily populated Hwy 29 between the intersection of Highway Granisle in the Skeena region. routes in the province have an additional 29 with Highway 97 in the vicinity of the POSSESSION Village of Chetvr.rynd AND 400m area bordering the road allowance in and the intersection of Highway TRANSPORTATION which the discharge of a firearm using a sin- 29 with Highway 97 in the vicinity gle prolectile is prohibited.The discharge of of Charlie Lake, Peace River Land District; Game Birds a shotgun using shot only is permitted. Hwy 35 between Francois Lake and Burns Lake; ) Anyone who possesses or transports a These areas are listed on the following Hwy 37 between the lntersection of Highway game bird must leave attached to the car- page underthe heading 400m Single 37 with Highway l5 and the boundary of cass one feathered wing. Prolectile Prohibited Areas. the District of Kitimat; Big Game ) lt is unlawful to hunt or discharge a Hwy 37 between the Skeena River Bridge at Anyone who possesses firearm I ) or transports the within 100 metres of a church, Kitwanga Post Office, Cassiar Land District, carcass or parl of the carcass of elk moose, school building, school yard, playground, and the interseclion of said highway with caribou, mule (black-tailed) deer; white-tailed regional district par( dwelling house, or Highway 37A at Meziadin junction; deer or fallow deer must leave attached to the farm or ranch building that is occupied by Hwy 37A between the intersection of said carcass or part of the carcass a readily identifi- persons or domestic animals. Owners and highway and Highway 37 at Meziadin able part of the hide that is not less than 6 cm2 occupiers or their employees or agents are Junction and the boundary of the District of or the tail. exempted near dwelling houses or farm or Stewart at Bifter Creek ranch buildings in order to protect crops 2) Anyone who possesses ortransports the junction and livestock Hwy 39 from the with Highway 97 whole carcass of an elk moose, caribou, mule north of lYcleod Lake to its intercept with (black-tailed) ) The major purpose of these restrictions deer; white-tailed deer or fallow the municipal boundaries of the City of deer is to address the problems associated with shall leave attached to the carcass Mackenzie; (a) to identif the sex increasing public pressure for more closures of a male, either a testicle or Hwy those portions of the Caribou part ofthe penis, orthat portion ofthe head near rural roads, where the urban public is 97 Highway prince which bears the expanding residential properties, often at from Cottonwood River to antlers, and George, (b) to identifr the sex of a female, considerable distances from main urban the.John Hat Highway from Prince a portion of the udder or centres.The above restrictions, although George to Dawson Creek and the Alaska teats, or that portion ofthe head perhaps initially are more than required for Highway from Dawson Creek to Lower post; which in males normally bears antlers. some parts of the province, will be univer- Road 520 between Hudson's Hope and the 3) Anyone who possesses or transports the sal and, more importantly universally under- WA.C. Bennett Dam; whole carcass or part of the carcass of big stood. Road 190 between Road 520 and Dunlevy garne, otherthan that described in 2) above, ) lt is unlikely that these changes will Creek. must leave attached to the carcass: reduce any hunters chances for successful (a) to identif the sex of a male, either a teslicle or a 400m Hunting and the Discharge of or fulfi lling hunting experience.These part ofthe penis, and Firearms Prohibited Areas changes will address the safety concerns (b) to identif the sex of a female, a porlion of the ) Hunting and the discharge of flrearms is that have been expressed by many resi- udder or teats, prohibited within 4O0m (.25 mile) of the dents living in previously unrestricted rural 4) Anyone who possesses ortransports only the road allowance of the following highways: areas,We hope that common sense will hide or parl of the hide of a grizly bear or prevail, and if in doubt, don't shoot! ln all Provincial Parks cougar must leave attached to the hide: NOTE: Other closures that may be more Hrvy 3 (Crowsnest Highway) between Hope (a) to identif the sex of a male, either a testicle or restrictive on some highways or roads are list- and Manning Park Manning Park and Princeton. part ofthe penis, and (b) to identify the sex a female, ed below or under the Regional Schedules. Hwy 97c (Okanagan Connecto6 Phase lll) of a portion of the udder or teats. 400m Single Projectile Prohibited between rts junction with Highway 97 near Areas Peachland and rts junction with Highway 5 near 5) Despite sections 3 and 4 above, a person who Aspen Gnrve, is in possession of a porlion of a carcass or ) The discharge of a firearm using a single Hwy 99 Discharge of Firearms Prohibited hide does not commit an ofence if prgectile is prohibited within 400m (0.25 Area (a) the person did not kill the wildlife they possess, mile) on either side of the road allowance (b) the person received the wildlife from ) The discharge of firearms is prohibited the of following portions of the highways and person who killed il within 400m west of the road allowance roads in British Columbia listed below: (c) the person possesses portion and I km east of the road allowance of the ofthe (Coquihalla carcass or hide for a purpose contemplated Hwy 5 Higway) between Hope and Highway 99 between the northern bound- in the junction of Hi$wap and section 35 (2) (is takrng rt to their residence, a I 5 at Kamloops; ary of the District Municipality of West meat cutter; etc) of theWidlife Acl Hwy 5 between Bench Creek and Banting Cree( Vancouver and the southern boundary of (d) the person is transporling the portion of the Hwy l6 between the boundary of the City of the Didrict f4unicipality of Squamish. carcass or hide in compliance with section 37 Columbia must have (has a record of receipt seeTransporting Province of British EXPORT FROMTHE species licence under which Wildlife this page) of the Act, and with them: the PROVINCE bY that (e) the person who killed the wildlife the animal was taken Person, ) An export permit is required if the ani- possesses a portion ofthe carcass or Or: if the animal was taken by another per- mal is exported more than 30 days fro,m hiae w'rth the parts attached as required son: the date of kill. lf exported less than 30 in 2) and 3) above. ) A record of receipt (see page 86) ofthe days from the date of the kill, eitherthe ) See also compulsory reporting and com- wildlife showing: sDecies licence or (where compulsory page l5' inspection is required) the Compulsory pulsory inspection requirements, ) the date and Place of receiPt', lnspection Data Sheet may serve as an Evidence of Sex and Species ) the name and address ofthe Person Removing export permit. ln the case of an animal who killed the animal, or from whom it was Evidence of species and sex may be removed covered under C.l.TE.S. (Convention on acquired, from the carcass or the hide of game: lnternationalTrade in Endangered Species ) the B.C. Resident Hunter Number or ) after it arrives at a Person's normal of Fauna and Flora) a C.|.TE.S. permrt is permit number of the person who killed dwelling place and is butchered and stored also required for grizly bear: black bean animal, there for consumption on the premises' the wolf, cougar; lynx or bobcat exported out ) the species licence number under which ) after rt is taken to a meat cutter or the of Canada. animal was taken, and owner or operator of a cold storage plant' or the ) A person who is ordinarily a resident of ) the species and sex ofthe animal taken' States may export a black bear ) after it has been inspected by an official the United butchered and pack- by the person, if it is in a fresh, of MWLAP Anyone having wildlife hunted is required to obtain from the butcher frozen or sahed condition and the person NOTE: lt is not an offence to possess bear aged a receipt which indicates: is exporting only the hide, the hide w'rth genitalia attached to the hide or carcass paws and claws attached, the skull, or the after it is no longer needed on a bear ) the Hunter Numben ind meat excluding any organs, without obtain- carcass as evidence of sex, the genitalia may ) the species licence numben ing a C.I.TLS. exPort Permit' be removed from the hide at the above ) the species, and sex ofthe animal taken' ) Hunters planning to hunt in M.Uis 7- l9 locations if immediately destroyed and dis- Game Check or7-20 and accessing BC by way of the posed of at that location. Leaving evidence wrth or without game, when Alberta border should contact the MWLAP species and sex on the carcass will not ) All hunters, of office in Fort St'John to obtain the meat' encountering temporary checking stations regional spoil or in any way contaminate prior starting their hunt' operated by an officer; are required by law export permits to TransportingWildlife to stop and report'Their compliance with ) When a big game animal has been a tanner or All persons who possess, transport or ship wildlife and {irearms laws will be determined' processed by a taxidermist, be exported with an wildlife or parts of wildlife within the meatcutten it may export permit to the hunter who lives in another province or in another country ) British Columbia is part of a North American system of recording wild sheep identification and hence all sheep horns that are taken to a taxidermist in the province, must be inspected by an officer of MWL-np and a numbered plug inserted in one ofthe horns before the animal can be exported, or re-exPorted if the animal originated outside the Province. ) Where a hunter or taxidermist, tanner or meatcr-.rtter has any doubt or questions about how to proceed under any circum- stances which are not covered in the fore- going, he or she should contact the FWM Branih or a MWLAP regional oftice as soon as possible. ) Hunters possessing a mountain goat, mountain sheep, caribou or grizzly 6ear harvested in B.C., who must drive through theYukon and back into B.C. in orderto submit the animal for compulsory inspec- tion, are exemPt from obtaining an export permit for this PurPose' c.l.T.E.S. ) The "Convention on the lnternational Trade of Endangered Species" (C.|.TE'S.) requires that a special Convention Export Permit be obtained for the export from

22... Canada of all grizzly bear; black bear; cougan do I need this documentation?"The answer (i) Marmota monax - woodchuck lynx, bobcat and wolf or parts of these ani- is simply that presentation of the documen- O Spermophilus columbianus - mals. Such permits leaving Canada directly tation helps to protect the recipient, i,e. the Columbian ground squirrel from British Columbia may be obtained by taxidermist, tanner or meatcutter; from (k) l"lephitis mephitis - striped skunk making an appointment during normal prosecution for illegal possession; it is (D Procyon lotor - raccoon working hours at some MWLAP offlces. required by law, and a "papertrail" exists (m) Spilogale putorius - spotted skunk The offices that issue these permits are list- should an investigation be required. ln addi- Schedule C ed on the regional map pages at the begin- tion, some taxidermists, as agents for their (a) Rana catesbeiana ning of each regional section. clients, present the necessary parts ofgame - American bullfrog (b) all species of the family Note: Persons leaving Canada may NOT be animals for compulsory inspection by a Chelydridae - snapping turtles able to obtain a C,|.TE.S. permit in Alberta Wildlife Act officer; where the hunter is (c) Didelphis virginiana and should obtain a permlt in British unable to do so personally In such cases it - North American oPossum Columbia before leaving. is mandatory that the hunter provide the (d) taxidermist with all the information Sylvilagus floridanus - eastern cottontail (e) Oryctolagus TAXI D E RM ISTS, TAN N E RS, required for the inspection, including the cuniculus - European rabbit (0 Myocastor coypus MEATCUTTERS, FUR location of the kill. lf such information can- - nutria (e) all species ofthe genus Sciurus - grey TRADERSAND COLD not be produced by the agent, who may squirrels & fox squirrels STORAGE also be a guide outfitler in the case of a PLANT (h) all species of genus non-resident, then the animal may be seized the Corvus - crows, OPERATORS except Corvus by a conservation offlcer or constable until corax - common raven ) Many hunters wish to have trophies (i) Pica pica - all the documentation is complete. Black-billed l4agpie mounted for display in their homes, or to Passer Difflculties in such situations occur often 0) domesticus - House Sparrow have the hides tanned for leather and other (k) Sturnus enough that hunters should take special vulgaris - European Starling articles, while an even larger number use the (r) Columbia livia care to ensure that all information is avail- - Rock Dove (Domestic services of a professional meatculter or cold Pigeon) able to an inspecting officer: storage plant operator:These businesses are (m) l'4olothrus ater - Brown-headed required under the Wildlife Act and regula- DESIGNATED vv|LDLIFE Cowbird and the nests or eggs of tions to keep records oftheirtransactions. ) All native species of animals in the these bird species may be destroyed. ) The regulations state that the following province excluding invertebrates and flsh Collared or Eantagged Wildlife information must be recorded: have been designated as wildlife, giving ) Please avoid shooting any collared, (a) the total number of wildlife or parts of them full protection under provisions of the implanted or ear-tagged wildlife. Collared them ofeach species acquired. Wildlife Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 488. animals carry radio transmitters for (b) the date of receipt of the wildlife or These species may not be hunted, killed, research purposes. lf you inadvertently kill a parts of them. captured, kept as pets or used for commer- collared, implanted or ear-tagged animal, (c) the name and address ofthe person cial purposes unless specifically allowed by contact the local MWLAP regional office from whom wildlife or parts of them regulation or by authority of a permit from immediately because the meat may or may were acquired, and IYWLAPThe accompanying two schedules not be fit for human consumption. The (d) the serial numbe6 date and type list the wildlife of that may be considered as collar must be returned. licence under which the wildlife or part nursances or pests. Royalty Fees of it was taken. ) Schedule "8" lists animals that may be ) ln orderto fulfill these requirements the captured or killed only for the specific pur- ) Every holder of a valid hunting licence hunter; when he or she takes the parts of pose of protecting property unless an open who lawfully kills a furbearing animal is the animal he or she wishes processed to season is designated by regulation (see exempt from paying the prescribed royalty the business concerned, must take with him Regional Schedules of open seasons). fee unless he offers the pelt for sale. See or her the following documentation: ) Schedule "C" contains animals that may currentTrapping Regulations on page 94 for his royalty l, or her hunting and species licences be captured or killed anywhere and at any fees. Payment of a royafty fee is with the appropriately cancelled species time in the province.These mostly intro- required only upon the initial sale of the licence. duced species are detrimental to property pelt. Furbearing animals may only be hunted 2, Limrted Entry Hunting Authorization, if and native wildlife. (Hunting these species where an open hunting season is declared. such was requlred in order to hunt the requires a hunting licence), ) lf the hunter sells the pelt of a fur bear- animal. ing animal to a licensed FurTrader;they Schedule B are 3. Compulsory lnspection Data Sheet, exempt from paying the royalty which conflrms that the animal has (a) Scapanus orarius - coast mole been inspected by a Wildlife Act officer; (b) Lepus americanus - snowshoe hare ATOOTH FORTHETRUTH where such an inspeclion is required. (c) all of the species of the sub family The Harvest CardTooth Return Program 4. his Arvicolinae and lemmings. except or her trapping licence, if the animal . The Tooth for the Truth Program is for Ondonatra was taken under that authority zibethicus - muskrat. moose only 5. the valid permit (d) Neotoma cinerea - bushy-tailed woodrat that allows possession . We'd like to know the exact age of the of the animal if a (e) all species ofthe genus Peromyscus - permit is required in moose you have successfully hunted this exceptional ci rcumstances. deer mice season. lf you send us a tooth sample along ) (0 Erethizon dorsatum - porcupine Normally a hunter would not be required with your completed Harvest Card, our (g) Thomomys talpoides - northern pock- to have either a trapping licence or permit for regional technicians will analyze it,We'll jtems et gopher a big game animal, in addition to I to 3. send you a "Management Participant' jacket (h) Marmota flaviventris - yellow-bellied ) The question is frequently asked, "Why crest as a token of our appreciation marmot for Canada of all grizzly bear; black bear; cougar; do I need this documentation?"The answer (i) Marmota monax - woodchuck lynx, bobcat and wolf or parts of these ani- is simply that presentation of the documen- Spermophilus columbianus - mals. Such permits leaving Canada directly tation 0) helps to protect the recipient, i.e, the Columbian ground squirrel from British Columbia may be obtained by taxidermist, tanner or meatcutten from (k) Mephitis mephitis - striped skunk making an appointment during normal prosecution for illegal possession; it is O Procyon lotor - raccoon working hours at some MWLAp offices. required by law "paper and a trail', exists (m) Spilogale putorius - spotted skunk The offices that issue these permits are list- should an investigation be required. ln addi- ed on the regional Schedule C map pages at the begin- tion, some taxidermists, as agents for their ning of each regional section. clients, present the necessary parts ofgame (a) Rana catesbeiana - American bullfrog Note: Persons leaving Canada may (b) all species of the family Chelydridae-- NOT be .anlmals for compulsory inspection by J able snapping turtles to obtain a C.|.TE.S. permit in Alberta Wildlife Act officer; where the hunter is (c) Didelphis virginiana and should obtain a permit in British unable to do so personally ln such cases it - North American Columbia before leaving. is mandatory that the hunter provide the opossum taxidermist with all the information (d) Sylvilagus floridanus - eastern cottontail (e) TAXI DE RM I STS, TAN N ERS, required for the inspection, including the Oryctolagus cuniculus - European rabbit (0 Myocastor MEATCUTTERS, FUR location of the kill. lf such information can- coypus - nutria (g) all TRADERSAND COLD not be produced by the agent, who may species ofthe genus Sciurus - grey squirrels & fox squirrels STORAGE PLANT also be a guide outfitter in the case of a (h) all species of the genus OPERATORS non-resident, then the animal may be seized Corvus - crows, by a conservation officer or constable except Corvus corax - common raven ) Many hunters wish to have trophies until all the documentation js complete. (l) Pica pica - Black-billed Magpie mounted for display in their homes, or to Difticulties in such situations occur often 0) Passer domesticus - House Sparrow have the hides tanned for leather and other enough that hunters (k) Sturnus vulgaris - European Starling articles, while an should take special even larger- number use the Columbia livia care to ensure that all information is avail- 0 - Rock Dove (Dom6stic services of a professional meatculter or cold able to an inspecting Pigeon) storage plant operator:These officer: businesses are (m) Molothrus ater - Brown-headed required under the Wldlife Act and DESIGNATED regula- WILDLIFE Cowbird and the nests or eggs of tions to keep records oftheirtransactions. ) All native species of animals in the these bird species may be destroyed, ) The regulations state that the following province excluding invertebrates and flsh Collared information must or Eantagged Wildlife be recorded: have been designated as wildlife, giving (a) the ) Please avoid shooting any collared, total number of wildlife or parts of them full protection under provisionstf the implanted or ear-tagged wildlife. Collared them of each species acquired. Wildlife Act, RSBC 1995, Chapter 488. (b) the animals carry radio transmitters for date of receipt of the wildlife or These species may not be hunted, killed, research purposes. lf you inadvertently kill a parts of them. captured, kept as pets or used for commer- (c) collared, implanted or eantagged animal, the name and address ofthe person cial purposes unless specifically allowed by from contact the local MWLAP regional office whom wildlife or parts of them regulation or by authority of a permit from immediately because the meat may or may were acquired, and MWLAPThe accompanying two schedules not be frt for human consumption. The (d) the serial numben date and type of list the wildlife that may be considered as collar must be returned. licence under which the wildlife or part nuisances or pests. of it was taken. Royalty Fees ) Schedule "B" lists animals that may be ) ln orderto fulfill these requirements the captured or killed only for the specific pur- ) Every holder of a valid hunting licence hunter; when he or she takes parts the of pose of protecting property unless an open who laMully kills a furbearing animal is the animal he or she wishes processed to season is designated by regulation (see exempt from paying the prescribed royalty the business concerned, ' must take with him Regional Schedules of open seasons). fee unless he offers the pelt for sale. See or her the following documentation: ) Schedule "C" contains animals that may currentTrapping Regulations on page 94 for l, his or her hunting and species licences be captured or killed anywhere and at any royalty fees. Payment of a royalty fei is with the appropriately cancelled species time in the province,These mostly intro- required only upon the initial sale of the licence. duced species are detrimental to property pelt. Furbearing animals may only be hunted 2. Limited Entry Hunting Authorization, if and native wildlife. (Hunting these species where an open hunting season is declared. such was required in order to hunt the requires a hunting licence), ) lf the hunter sells the pelt of a fur bear- animal. ing animal to a licensed FurTrader: they are 3. Compulsory lnspection Schedule B Data Sheet, exempt from paying the royalty which confirms that the animal has (a) Scapanus orarius - coast mole been inspected by a Wildlife Act officen (b) Lepus americanus - snowshoe hare ATOOTH FORTHETRUTH where such an inspection is required, (.) all of the species of the sub family The Harvest CardTooth Return program 4. his Arvicolinae and lemmings, or hertrapping licence, if the animal except . TheTooth for theTrLrth program Ondonatra is for was taken under that authority zibethicus - muskrat. moose only 5, the valid permit (d) Neotoma cjnerea - bushy-tailed woodrat that allows possession . We'd like (e) to know the exact age of the of the animal if a permit is required in all species ofthe genus Peromyscus - moose you have successfully hunted this exceptional circumstances. deer mice season. lf you send us a tooth sample along ) Normally a hunter would not (t Erethizon dorsatum - porcupine be required with your completed Harvest Card, our to have either a trapping (g) Thomomys talpoides - northern pock- licence or permit for regional technicians will analyze it.We'll a big game animal, et gopher in addition to items I to 3, send you a "Management participant', jacket ) The question (h) Marmota flaviventris - yellow-bellied is frequently asked, 'Why crest as a token marmot of our appreciation for your help. At certain times, because of the volume of teeth sent in for aging, Frequently Asked Questions aborxt some delays in handling and processing ' may be experienced. Special Harvest Data West Nile Virus and Wildlife (postage paid) will be Card envelopes Wlrere in Canado has Weet Nile Virus .How,;do t handle's sicft or,,cklod," ',''' of your licence pur- . provided at the time been detected in wildlife? an:lmal?' .. : ,' will be mailed with Limited Entry fIVNY) chase, or There is no indicate can,,be As of 2003,WNV has been detected evidenceto /ou , Hunting authorizations. lf a Harvest Data June in ,Canadian wildlife. primarily birds, in infeaed wrth WNV by handling'a sick or Card return envelope is not provided for Manrtoba Ontario and dead animal' Howeve[ there are,4 nurnber llcence purchase, Saskatchewan, you at the time of your of other ootential infections tha{ tould ,result QueUec. A map of regons reporting WNV please contact your nearestWildlife Office you.teir actrvity in Canada can be found al: r** r"'*iri"i in animal,To'prot*ct or licence sub-issuer for a postage paid http:/lwildlifc.usask.ca/engl ish/frameWest from any such exposure, rt rs reqornrnended return envelope. For each tooth your sub- Nite.htm to weai gloves or:io put a plastiC bag ci/er indicate your : mit for aging, please clearly your hand before touihing the ahfrnal and complete mail- Are crows ond roPtors the ontY bhd hunter numbe[ name, and ta wash your hands with soaF:and water r ensure rpecief wjth WNV infection? : - ing address.This information will immediately afterward' Frotective measures delays are avoided. Since l999,WNV has been detected in that further processing for those. working outdoon har,e been rec- . com- over l'60 wild and captive bind species.Thii Moose Teeth: a lower front tooth ommended by the Natronal lnstttute of,',: l list on rePorts from public health' plete with root from Your moose is is'based Occupational Safety and Heahh and:t€an be ;: veterinary diagnostic laborato- required for accurate aging.The tooth is witdlife and iounc at hitp:t/www.tdi'govlnioth/toP.'.,, across Canada and the United States. most easily removed by making cuts as ries ics/westnlle/and s{rs- deeply as possible on both sides of the Are birdr the ooly species thot or€ httpatt*itdlif e.Gark.ca/inglish/ftameWest thumb over the toP of ceptlble to WNV infection? , ' i' i tooth, hooking llile;htm .,. .,, ,,, ,, ,,.. the tooth and rotating the tooth for- Birds are the nalural host and reservoir of What about"game birds? $ho,uld trufrtef! free. See the animals, including sev- ward, then cutting the root WNV AJthough other be concerned cbout eotingthC'game , back side ofthe Harvest Card retum eral mammals,and an alligator: are suscepti- ' " theycouh? . ',' ..,., envelope. ble to WNV infection, ther:e is currently no Some game binds have lested,positlvb for that'animals other than birds .Tooth returns are still required for other evidence l WNV. However; ihere is no evidence of ' develop a high enough virus load to species for compulsory reporting and -tranl human infection by ionsumptrbn otpr:ope1ly infecnan to an unin{ected mqsqurto. inspeclion where specifed for either mit ihe ;cooked infected game. HunteiS are likety at The list of animal specres in which WNV ::' LEH or general oPen season hunts. higrrer iisk of infeaion by mos{uho,expo- infection has been detected his Continuallv sure, particularly in wetland; environments,,'. DON'T SUPPORT increased since I 999 and can be found at Protectrve',measures shquld be taken to p€- http://www. nwhc usgs.govlresearch/west- ILLEGAL GUIDING r vent moiquito exposure while huntin& Also,' "a , > The Wildlife Act defines "guide" as: nile/rrwaffected.html : WNV tr:ansmission tb humans has beeo person who for compensation or reward 'How ,do ! know if an animol hos WNV documented to occur bl accidentat iniury in received or promised, accompanies and tnfer*,ion? the laboratory and by blood transfusion. lt is assists another person to hunt wildlife". Signs of infection in wildlife, like in humans, rgcommended tha! hunters wearl g]oies ) A person must possess a valid Br'rtish , can range from no symPtoms to severe when dressing (c{eaning) the binds to Pro,- Columbia Guide Outfitter Licence or symptoms of neurologii illness. Comnionly tect against accidental injury and expoluCe Assistant Guide Licence in orderto legally reported signs in animals have included: to blbod. lmmediately consult Wlth.a physi- guide hunters.The government Iicences weakness, stumbling, trembling, head cian' sa;uta an injury:occurto. discuss the guides to ensure that their activities can tiemors' inabiliiy to nyl*att< and lack of nsk ofWNV eipbiure from the iniury ' be closely monitored and regulated. awareness that allowed them to be easlly tt{hot is the thiest to endongered on-d ' signs dp not ) MWLAP intends to increase its approached and handled.These threotened bird tPecies? ,' and the enforcement efforts to stop illegal guiding. necesiinly indicate WNV inf.ection: This is an issue ol great conrce!"n, as these infection is by ' A person who guides without the proper oniy way to confinn WNV populations are alieady struggling to 111rvive pres- , licence commits an ofence. A person who laboratory testing oftissues for the in the current enviionment lf iome of these uses the services of an illegal guide may, as entelof virus, species are more vulnerable to fatalWNV a party to the offence, be charged and Whot should I do it I find siclt or deod infection,WNV mai J-ttrmatety lead to their back convicted ofthe same offence. wildlife? extinclion or siSificantly set the , reiovery:Prograrns. UNAUTHORIZED A cluster of sick or dead animals in an area progressofthe " but may indi- get::IYNV by eotJng, USE OF CABINS may indicate WNV infect"ion, Con my dog or cot other wildlife drseases of ioncern, l{ anlmal? ', :' ' Cete an infected ,, ,,,, countrY may :be ) While in the back You vou find sick or dead wildlife, contact your Alth;rgh this is ihought to J possibil4v' cabins ofvari- have occasion to encounter tlosest MWLAP office or the Wildlife there has been no evidente to indicate ous sorts.These belong to someone Veterinarian at 250-953-4285. Since local transmission ofWNV to cats or dogs that such as engaged in a legitimate business heahh departments use dead cror,v. reports carry or consume infected animals. Dogs, guiding.They are private and -an trapping or io estrmate WNV activity in an area- we and cats get lnfeaed bylh€ brte of a are nol to be entered, damaged or dis- request that you contacl your local health mosiuito, thus minimiarrg theic,exposure to turbed. Hunter ethics, courtesy and ;', department to rePort a sick or dead mosqqitoes is r:ecomrnendedr' .. , , respect are relied upon so that additions crowlcor.vid. http:llwww.bCcdc.org to the regulations imposing severe sanc- tions are not necessary.

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C,r:]:S:::ho .lfi e ito;;;about,,50.0CICI rrrrou,ntai n"..' Cun-ently,the ,p inc!at:,mo.unt*lh,boit::.:.:. :, femafe$t,Gengrallf the,,'spaielbe uu#the.... goats; oi 90% oi the goats in Canada. harvest from resident ind non-ieiident barc, Of,the,, horns,,of',an,,adu,ft::m,ale:: j:s,::let$t:i::; ..6$ffiiinUm!ars...decl.tn€d:.in ..a nU.rnbei of hunters is comp.ised of about 74"/o males than the diameter of the hom base;:while areas from 1950 io I975, primaiily and 30% females. Howeve[ the resident the space between the horns of an adult because ofl asso-iated wrth juvenile :,:' ovenhunting ,ha st hal,:average :::abOut;;; 59's:: tea;;;;;;;... femaie or is greaterthan the increaied aciess and high harvests o[ and 35% females in recent years, and in diarnetbr,,of the..horm:,ba$e:..FJ.o'nn1,tgfi#,i'.;,.1,1 female goats, Recent hunting reslrictions 1998 the iesident harvest was 607o males trr.rc...is.:th ..sl.h$le, .mo#t.imp$*a*t..enry...... uc o,nt.hrwe and 40V" fbmales. ln some areas o[ Lhe look I-or males, .and...fe]ntrro fange])1irevea$ed : teristic to at. the hom; :; goat jthet:itrehdi.:At1c;;tdd5yl.moSt, mounftin : province rt is close to 50% male! and 50% ,cd.rrVes..back.!n.,b.,m,ore U.n!ft.m'.,at.xlil.wtli[e;; population's in the province are consid- females. Thus. mountarn goat huntert are for females, the horn tends to curve more eaed stabl:e. reminded that abruptly near the tip. ' tn reCent years theie has been a Mon,nta!n gCI trend ,.p.6prrl.atio:n{...ar:e.:seniitiVe.:to :Rem,e:rnrb i::pdlk,,a,:sp,ottihg,,rdopb;:tand::teh ,fe#aJ'e {O\tai:ds..a ::]:ncreasjn$::h:arVe*, of :,:, harvest Hunters aie requested to select a yo0r,:tlme,tor:bb eath.;COat:befute.t,...iiir ,,,ln,i Som:e:. areasl,i !$lf[dtifb,P r:am male mountain goal $el.ecti an im'al t6. ,go . . l{tie tou i iffi . .Sh.bAt.T"lry, lio.;].d6nr.. ii attempting to address this concern tiryr thb...iexiCIf the..,$oat,.ueing,,,at..lea$,fwio..',,, Ln ordei to ensure that you select a male throngh voluntaiy compliance among CIf rth:e:::abo mountain goati::please:t:pay:.i-ffi,!,,memion .,trritefiai. lf ;/-CI,u..a#..liuffiiiigt:::::::::::: hunter:s to selecl a male mountain goat with a partner: check to make sure y-ou to the following crrteria when viewing (billy) while huntlng, lf high female harvests are both in agreement. lf you are not sure; mou ntai n go Si..gaon,p..csrn posltjon,; :uni na+,, cOntinue, more restrictive hunting regula- dontshootl , . , tion postu.e. genitalia, pelage, body size, $gnfi will.,n€edtr+ .... .b1{npreme*reur..,.,,..... ', and,,most,,impOrtant#.:iloah...shap.e,.,and..Sizel Whl crite riA...m .lYtsunt{F:.gogt$:,.are::vs!1)4,:$ensitivd:to .ov€f. le onty,,one of ,tlie1e al,,n#t, I ; harvesL and even a small harvest of adult allow yc,u,,to, ie]lebty.d!st1n$u].!,h :t::lx1ate,..i.',,i, females cin tip it',e Oatance between rnbuntaih, goat; iu:5ua]V.:a::Cbrnbihation:::CIf ',:::::i incru*afin$i,*nd]d:bl!:ln1ng:$opu]aiions, Tle,, these featurel will giaph betow shows just how sensitive :,,Fermale' *-d,, jtr*eniIe,,$oats::ai€::ft Hnd:::in:: mountain goats are to femile harveit. 1n ,,J,, groups throughou{ the yeanThey are lhis example, an unhunted mountain goat ,rarely U11 i6"*sefv€Sl,Adutt,,rnal;eC.gen:e.ra!ly. populatlon; while fl uctuating yearly in g for'',#os1. of .tl e, edr:.:1lbweVe[., :. r€sponqe to weathei and pnedatois, .tive,.,5bn from late Octobei ro mid December; increases, from 1 000 to over 2000 goats in males seek ouL females, io both sexes can 1[Q$;.yeai*lFheiil*ffib.:$6.pulffi!on,,of ,,.1.CICIO...., be found together at this time of year imountain goats rs then harvested at 5% (Reproduced with permission the Hunting per:veai: but undei 3 different hunting 2. During urinalion, the male slretCh for- from Regu/otlons Summory, Deportment of Renewoble s-heduies, (]) on,ly aduh males are har- ward::with::.th:e: :ffont::]:sgsi wHi[elkeep!figthe.i Resources, Yukon C ove rn m e nt) testedr (2) 70V" of lhe harvest is males hind legs stationaryThe female, on the

and 307o are,females: ind (3) 50% of the other,,n'and,1,,witlr rnbve :th€ : hind,],e$S,,,*paft,,;,, harvest ma]es 50% is females.When and: t1lon'.,5quat1to1 !a and SltU dl eE::l1ump]t.t:tbieFl .Ti;.ffi!g.,is ;part ibf: a :contin:U]ng.ip €ffi1.toriiiii only aOutt miiei are harvested, goat num- to the ground inform hunters of the need to select male, bers also increase.When the harvest is mountain goats.While ihere hii been i 3. lf you are it close range, you may be a distributed ai 707" males and 30% females, favourable deiline in the number and pro-, able to observe the genitalia in males, or goat rlumbers are stable. But when the of femaie goats harvested' since ' observe the black vulval patch ofthe toftlon -on- ilAN tntieased:;.to,. 50%.. 1998, the Wildlife Program remains ,,tbmposttion.,j*, female if the tail is raised. femalei and 507. males, the goat popula- ice,rnqdi i6veE::tli- bumb+rs*,of :ftffiai€t:964ft i:iil tion rapidl/ declines 4. lYales tend to have a bigger beafu and C+niAS, Uf: 'htrvested:::in iisOme.aneaSi, :::,:::,i,i:iiiiti. panialoons and longer hain over the top of vldeo titled, "ls it a Billy or is rt a Nanny?l tlne, ;shouf ens,,,than,d:o,,,,,, may be borrowed from regional and lmpactof Hunting on a Hypolhelical Mounhin Gct Popuhtion Victoria fish and wildlife offices to help, :ftmal$$r., lll:,... ;::::':::,,...... ,..,.,,,,,,,,, hunters to select male mour,rtajn goats. 3000 5;',,.otde'. a|Ai;.arA.tSa-. Copies are also avatlable from the BC a]]platger.t ar :,fe#ales,: , Wildfife Federaiion. Hunters are encour- .sl$ding.:3.:.to...6,,inch$$,..,:,.: - aged to view thls vldeo before their , lilgher::a1 1lie:::"*0'ulder....., : rnbu hfi i n ild ah:d sl.!ghtl*...toinger,rihiiiii, rrgb ,:hunt,,TFe,,[A/, Iifu . . .Frre.Ci@ffi i, t i . ii:::: w!l!,,ionti.nn,e,fo.; on.iton.t[ia.i:prupo nii bodv lenp'th. ]. , nannies in harvest :: ,,:::::::::: i: ,:::.:.. :::. :: r:::,::::::::::,':,r :r : ,:rr:: the and adjust huntlng 6, . Adtllt..fnales hav€:...... ,:,,: oppoftthiti€s...!n ;reSp

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These M.U. boundaries are approximate only For a more precise definition consult the B.C. RecreatjonalAdas,5th editjon. BAG LIMITS COMPULSORY l9 who holds a Gulf lsland Special Licqnce' Evidence of $ 100,000 Public Liability and Deer:The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) INSPECTION & REPORTING Property Damage insurance valid while deer is two, of which I may be antlerless hunting is required. Maps from MU l-l or special seasons. See ) See page l5 for requirements. ) The Gulf lslands are largely comprised I I I 6, A23, and A35' On A 3, A 5, A A22, NOTICETO HUNTERS of private lands. Hunters are reminded Sidney lsland outside the exterior bound- that they must obtain consent from own- bag ) No Shooting or No Hunting Areas: aries of Sidney Sprt Provincial Park the ers before hunting on private land. Hunters should be aware of these areas as limit ls 3 deer (antlered or antlerless) ) Hunters planning to hunt on Galiano provincial limit outlined on pages 20 & 2l Hunters are which are in addition to the lsland should be aware that the majority of the also responsible for identifing and comply- (see Map A l). Hunters must obtain the island is now comprised of private lots hunt- ing with community/municipal No Shootlng permission of the landowner before - large blocks of industrial forest lands no park by-laws. ing on Sidney lsland outside the longer exist. Prior to hunting on private ) The discharge of rifles is prohibited in Grouse:The daily bag limit for blue and land, hunters must obtain permission from MU I - I except on Valdes lsland' Sidney ruffed grouse is 5 each. See pages 12 & I 3 the owner ofthe property they intend to lsland and lsland (and except by for additional information on bag limits. James hunt, permit elsewhere). Note No Shooting or LIMITED ENTRY Hunting areas in MU l- l, Maps A2 to 46. NATIONAL PARKS HUNTING (LEH) ) No hunting or shooting of upland game ) Hunting is prohibited in all National Park' birds (grouse, pheasant, quail) on Denman shown in the attached ) The seasons lsland (situate in MU l-6). REGIONAL DISTRICT tables are for general open seasons only. lf ) Qualicum National Wildlife Area (situate PARKS you hunting under an LEH authoriza- are in MU l-6) - Hunting, trapping, fishing and tion, the species, class of animal (age/sex) ) Hunting and the discharge of firearms is the possession of any firearm (Canada period during which are prohibited in all Regional District Park' or time You Wildlife Act) are prohibrted in this area' to hunt may be different than ) Contact the Regional District in the authorized For further details contact the Canadian shown in this publication. locality you wish to hunt for information those Wildlife Service office in Delta (Phone: on new park. VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS 604-9 40-47 I 0) Paciflc Wildlife Research ) A person commits an offence if he or Centre. MUNICIPALITIES TheVancouver lsland Marmot is pro- she uses or operates a motor vehicle in ) ) Municipal bylaws that affect the dis- and must not be distud:ed in its the following areas: tected charge of firearms and/or bows are not natural habitat. ln order to protect the in this synopsis. For more infor- ) The Parkville-Qualicum Wildlife included habitat for the Vancouver lsland Marmots, mation, contact individual municipalhies. Area in MU I -5 (see map A I 9) Management motor vehicles are prohibited in Block ) Willow Creek in MU l-6 (see map A20) 1397 of IYU l-5 on Green Mountain' PROVINCIAL PARKSAND ) Block lt392 of MU l-5 on Green ) The use of raptors for hunting small RECREATION AREAS Mountain game and waterfowl is permitted in ) Hunters are encouraged to remove gut Vancouver'lsland Region during all open trails or known areas ) Snowmobiles & ATV's are prohibrted in piles from near hiking seasons, including archery only seasons' or: if that is not possi- Zone B of MU l-5 (Nanaimo River Camp) of recreational use ) On Sidney lslahd outside the exterior locations. from Sept I to Dec 3l (see MaP A l7)' ble, to advise park staff of kill boundaries of Sidney Spit Marine Park and ) ln keeping with Section 29 of the Park above the mean high-water mark, the and Recreation Area Regulations, the fol- open season for antlered and antlerless lowing Park and Recreation Areas are SouthGoast 0utlitters mule (black-tailed) deer and fallow deer is only open to the discharge of firearms, August 23 to February 28104. Hunters bows and crossbows during a lawful game must obtain permission from landowners hunting season: before hunting on private land on Sidney ..(MU l-12) lsland.See lt'lapAl. Bligh lsland Marine Park . . . . .(MU l- l) ) The discharge of firearms is prohibited Bodega Ridge Prov. Park Prov. Park l- 12) within 25 metres on either side of the Brooks Peninsula '(MU . . Bird (waterfowl Columbia BlackTail Fowl/Upland midline ofWestcanTerminals Road east of Cape Scott Prov. Park l-13) Srevr Manrtru lndian Reserve #9 and 25 m seaward only)*. ,...... (MU Nahwitti Shushartie PH:250-658-4069 from, and including the paved area of (the drainage area of the is open all hunting) FAx: 250-658-4059 WestcanTerminals Port site (situate in MU addition only to Prov. Park(MU l -3) EMAIt: [email protected] l-4). See Map A 10. CarmanahWalbran Caalatsland I'larine Prov. Park(MU l - I 2) Gono MnnrtH ) Gulf lslands Special Licence Hunting Elliott Lake Prov. Park (MU I - I 0) PH:250-658-1848 Area: All persons, l9 years of age or older; Claud Arm Prov. Park . . .(MU l-8) cErr: 250-812-8923 hunting on an island in MU l-l (except Clayoquot Clayoquot Plateau Prov. Park (MU l-8) EMAr L: [email protected] Vancouver lsland), are required to pur- Prov. . .(MU l-8) chase a Gulf lslands Special Licence. Dawley Passage Park Epper Passage Prov. Park . . .(MU l-8) Persons under the age of I 9 must be ' .. (MU l-8) accompanied by someone overthe age of Flores lsland Prov. Park ...

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--^'. Gibson Marine Prov. Park (waterfowl Sandy lsland Prov. Park (waterfowl ) The following park are closed to hunt- only)* (shotguns only) ...... (MU l-8) only)* (shotguns only) ...... (MU l-6) ing and the discharge of firearms. However God's Pocket Marine Prov. Park(MU l- l3) Schoen Lake Prov. Park(MUs l-10, l-l l) hunters are permitled to carry unloaded Gold Muchalat Provincial Park(lYU l-9) Sooke Mountain Prov. Park . .(l"lu l-2) firearms or bows only when in transit to Hesquiat Lake Prov. Park . . . ,(MU l-8) Sulphur Passage Prov Park ..(f4U l-8) an open area outside the park during a Hesquiat Peninsula Prov. Park (l'4U l-8) Sydney lnlet Prov. Park ...... (MU l-8) lawful hunting season: Lower Nimpkish Prov. Park .(MU l-l l) Tahsish-Kwois Prov. Park . . .(MU l- l2) Chemainus River Prov. Park , . . (MU l-5) McBride Creek addition to Strathcona Thurston Bay Marine Prov. Park (water- Koksilah River Prov. Park , , . . .(MU l-4) Provincial Park only . .(MU l-7) fowl only)* (shotguns only) . . . .(MU l- l5) Little Qualicum Falls Prov. Park l*lain Lake Prov.Park ...... (MU l-15) Tranquil Creek Prov. Park . . .(MU l-8) Marble River Prov Park . . . . .(MU l- l3) Vargas lsland Prov. Park . . . . .(MU l-8) Morton Lake Prov. Park . :..,, .('fr' li;] Megin Talbot area only of Strathcona White Ridge Prov. Park . . . . .(MU l-9) Provincial Park ..,...(MU l-g) Woss Lake Prov.Park ...... (MU l-l l) ) The use of horses, motor vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, other self-pro- Nimpkish Lake Prov. Park . .(MU l- I l) * Water-fowl includes duck, coots, com- pelled vehicles or cycles is generally Nuchatlitz ProvPark ...... (MU I-12) mon snipe, snow geese, Ross's geese and prohibited in park and recreation areas Octopus lslands Marine Provincial Canada geese. Park (waterfowl only)* (shotguns except where specifi cally authorized. ) Parks and recreation areas not listed only) . .(MU l- 15) above are closed to hunting and closed to Quatsino Prov. Park .(lYU l- | 3) the discharge of flrearms. .-

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""$#,W##{.fifft*:i0#t i# iilffir#i,D}t e**-'i*'5'..,.,*,,i,,.., WATERFOWTER I{ERITAGE DAYS DUCKS l-l to l-15 *Oct4-5 8{16) SI{OW GEESE, ROSS'S GEESE l-l to l-15 * o---cJ f:I {l_-0) CA]IADA GEESE *Oct4-5 til"-0)- l:l: h7 "ts" l:ll CANADA GEESE l-1, l-2, l-4 to l-6 *llov I - 2 s(r0) *Woterfowler Heritage Doys ore restricted to hunters under the oge of I 9. (see poge l2 for details) The ogregote daily bog limit for o/l geese is 5 - see poges I 2 & I 3'

MapA2 Mudge and DeCourcy Parker lsland \ [4"{J. n-1 lshnds No Shooting or Hunting Area and Link lshnd No Shooting \ar*\ }fr.u" 1-t v{4 Valdez Arca (Siurate in f4U l-l). o o Link\ 9- tstand 2o lsland 'b^ 'e- 3"; 8E ha-St \ o-\ - \X; (!-c@ o^ t % \);" (tstana S""* Saltspring ,"* '""* lsland Ruxton$ Map A3 Ganges No Shooting V ?o_ \., , , Vlctori!\"",9P Aro (situate in MU l-l).

MaoAl Sidnev Soit Marine Park exte- rioi boundarlei (iiurate in MU l-l). Pon hn foan \ \ eani& ffi.$. \ ^-r i ffi'u: E&N-ir!

ii,'..ij NO SHOOTING and NO HUNI"ING AR€A T som. (1(mfi) --l (i!ii Hosuoonlcrner fiom high waler mark

(situate in MUs l- | l'2 and l-3), M+A4 Mayne lshnd No Shooting or I'lap A5 Sooke - Metchosin. No Shooting Area and No Shooting or Hunting Areas , Huiting 16; (siurate in MU I - l).

s\ \---" $d.{-!,'!-t li,River \\-J -{str!g.i,/ \- \. tr*4 \ -otct rytinat Riv 500 m eiihel side ol 1r1 midliru - ol.Jider M.U.1*S ffi;-.""" "-

tlapA6 Saurma lsland No Shooting Map A7 Pacific Rim (West Coast) National Park No Shooting or MaoAS Nitinat River No Shootins or FluntingArea (Situate in MU l-l). HuntingArea (situate'in MUs l-3 and l-8). or HuntingArea(siurate in MU 14. 30... . Map4!.9 Cowichan BayArea (situ- ateln MU l-4) SeasonalNo ShootingArea & Shotsun with Shot Only ArEa. Huntinr biPermission Only Area (Ex-Dinidile property) is clos'ed to Huntins exceot for .n,"rn""'*; Canada Geese. SEe pagi 30 for sea- son dates.

MapAl I Cherry Point No MapA9 Cowichan Lake No Shootins ShootingArea (si'tuate in MU l4). or l-{untingArea (situate in MU l4).-

Map A I .'': NOHUilNXGUNON d$HANGE 3 Nanaimo-l-adysmith No Strait of Georgia Shooting and Shotguns widr Shot {ffi.qJ"'!*s OnlyArea (situate in MU l-5). S. Bdry ol Hunting with, or the discharge of a Block 32 E&N Railway rifle or shot6un using a single projec- tile is prohibited. Michael l-ake: No Mayo Lake Shooting on Michael Lake to the high Road * Skutz Falls Road water mark.A special season east of !?1,u. I*s the powerline for anderless mule Skutz Falls (black-tailed) deer is from Sept 6 to Dec l0.A special bow and arrow only B.C. Hydrc season for anterless mule (black- tailed) deer is from Aug 23 to Sept 5. Cowichan River MapAl4 Enslishman River No Bag limit = 2(l). Shobting Area- (situate in MU I -5). MapAl2 Mayo Lake No Shooting Are'a (situate in MU l4). $\ ,*,LP'. %" o. r\.JN'\l

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MapAlT Nanaimo River Camp Closed Area during bow only season for grouse, mule (black-tailed) deer and black bear. Use of snowmobiles and ATV's prohibited from Sept I to Dec 3l (situate in MU l-5).

Map Al5 Nanaimo - No Shooting and Shotguns with Shot Only Area (situate in MU l-5). Hunting with, or the discharge of a rifle B.C.Uyaro/ {dd, {l*4 a or shotgun using a single projectile is prohibited.A special season 'VgiU, Transmission tinF east of the powerline for antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer is from Sept 6 to Dec I 0.A special bow and arrow only season for antlerless mule (black-ailed) deer is from Aug 23 to Sept 5. Map A I 5 Ladysmith - Malahat Shot6un with Shot Bag limit = 2(l). OnlyArea (situate in MUs l-2, l-4 & l-5). Hunting with, or the discharge of a rifle or a shotgun usint a qRANLUNE sinslesingle proiectileprojectile is orohibited.Theprohibited.The soecialspecial season for F'INEASMS antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer is from Sept (6 to 522 South Dogiwood, Dec l0.A special bow and arrow season for ahtler- Campbell River, B.C. VgW 2Y4 less mule (black-tailed) deer is from Aug 23 to Sept 5. Bag limit 2(l). }ver 200 guns in stock - a true hunt;itg store. = MapAlSYork l-ake No ShootingArea Reloading supplies + Archery (situate in MU l-5). + Camo Gear + Rillescopes Binoculars + Spotting Scopes + Ammo. Mail orders welcome 25,o z,a'(t 9996 a-

Mao A20Willow CreekAccess Mariagement Area (situate in, MU.l - MaoA2l Woodhus Sloush No 6). Closed ybar round to the HuritingArea (situate in liU t-e;. BaY oferation of all motor vehi- strait of Georgia

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Map A23 Qualicum - Parkville Shotguns with Shot OnlyArea (situate in MUs l-5, l-6). Hunting with, or the discharge of rifles or a Map A22 Courtenay - Campbell shotgun using a single projectile is prohibited. Rivdr Shoqun with Shot Only Area A special seaion for antlerless mule (black- (situate in MU l-6). Hunting with, or ailed) deer is from Sept 6 to Dec l0.A spe- the discharge of a rifle or a shotgun cial bow and arrow onlv seuon for antlerless using a single projectile is prohibited. Harbour No mule (black-tailed) deei is fromAug 23 to Mao A24 Lazo Marsh No Shootins Mao A25 Comox The soecial season for antlerless (situate ShobtingArea (siruate in MU l-6). Sept 5. Bag limit = 2(l). or HuntingArea in MU l-6). mule iblack-ailed) deer is from Sept 6 to Dec l0.A special bow and Somass arrow season for antlerless mule River (black-tailed) deer is from Aug 23 to Sept 5. Bag limit = 2(l). Port Alberni Mun. frH.+Jtiiiit Bdry iti$i'ts'+l;. ' 268m (88Oft)

UapA27 Quinsam CoalMine Site MaoA28 Shoemaker Bav No No'ShootingArea $ituate in MU l-6). ShobtingArea (skuate in'MU l-7),

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MaoA29 lron River/Ovster River MaoA3O Ucluelet lnlet No MapA3l Kakweilan RiverGrizly Spetial Mule Deer HunfingAre-a (sltu- Sho'oting and No Huntins Area Beai and Black Bear Closed Area Mao A32 Conuma River Bow Onh " (siruate in MU l-15). aie in MU l-6). Soecial sealson foi 2 (situatein MU l-8). Arei (sinrate in MU I - I 2). Ooen foi ooint or sreat'er irule deer is Bow bnM Huntins of all bk same Sept. 6 to" Dec. I 0. widr opefi seasoniin MU f-I2.

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MapA33 Kingcome lnlet Grizly Map A34Wakeman Sound Grizly Bear and Black Bear ClosedArea (sit- Bear and Black Bear Closed Area (sit- uate in MU l-14). uate in MU l-14). Map A35 Quadra lsland Shotguns with Shot OnlyArea (situate in MU l-lt. Hunting with or the discharge of a firearm using a single projectile is prohibited. Open for antlerless deer Sept 6 to Dec Knight 1 .ooore. l0.A special bow and arrow only season for antlerless mule (black-ailed) deer is MapA36 Beaver LodgeTrust Lands from Aug 23 to Sept 5. Bag limit = 2(l). No'HundngArea (situ-ate in MU l-6).

CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT WATER SUPPTY ABEA TANDS Hunting and discharge of firearms, bow and crossbow are prohib- ited within CRD Water Supply Area Lands. These lands are approx- Map A37 Knight lnlet Grizzly Bear MapA38 Glendale Cove Grizzly imately 15,500 hectares in size located north ofVictoria, south of and' Black Beai Closed Area (situate Bea'r and Black Bear Closed Area Shawnigan (Renfrew Road), west of the Malahat and east of the in MU l-15). (situate in MU l-15). Sooke and Leech Rivers. For more information contact the CRD Water Department at 474-9600.

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

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i of a straightline drawn from Point Grey to Clendinning Provincial Park . .(MU 2-6) I BAG LIMITS Point Atkinson (Lighthouse Park). Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area I Deer: Unless other^wise indicated, the bag ...... (MU 2-r7) limit for mule (black-tailed) deer is two, ) A small population of white tailed deer Duck Lake ProtectedArea .(MU 2-l2) one of which may be antlerless. has become resident to the Herrling lsland area (MU 2-3) near Hope, B.C. Hunters Homathko Estuary Provincial Park i Grouse:The daily aggregate bag limit for are reminded that there is no open season ...... (MU 2-rs) blue, spruce (Franklin) and ruffed grouse is 2-8) for white tailed deer in this area. lndianArm Prov.Park,...... (MU t0. Inland Lake Provincial Park .(MU 2-l2) ) Boundary BayWildliG Management Black Bear:ln MUs 2-2,2-18,2-19 the bag International Ridge Prov. Park (MU 2-3) Area (MU 2-4) is closed to snipe hunting. limit for black bear is one( l). ln other MUs Malaspina Provincial Park . . .(MU 2- l2) This includes all foreshore areas seaward the bag limit is two(2). Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park dykes Boundary, Mud ofthe surrounding ,(MU 2-s) ENTRY Bays. LIMITED and Semiahmoo Mount Richardson Provincial Park HUNTTNG (LEH) NATIONAL PARKS .(MU 2-s) ) The seasons shown in the attached Park ) Hunting is prohibited in all National Park. Pinecone Burke Provincial tables are for general open seasons only lf you are hunting under an LEH authoriza- REGIONAL si-ron m"rin. P"rL : :.....Jir'r1,?l tion, the species, class of animal (ageAex) DISTRICT PARKS SkagitValley Prov. Park ...... (MU 2-2) or time period during which you are ) Hunting and the discharge of firearms is is only open to the discharge of firearms authorized to hunt may be different than prohibrted in and within l00m of all from September l0 to March 3 | during a those shown in this publication. Regional District Park, laMul game hunting season. SouthTexada lsland Provincial Park COMPULSORY ) Contact the Regional District in the ...... (MU 2-16) & locality you wish to hunt for information INSPECTION Spipiyus Provincial Park., . . . .(MU 2-5) on new park. REPORTING Tantalus Provincial Park . . . . .(MU 2-6) ) See page 15 for provincial Compulsory PROVINCIAL PARKS, Upper Lillooet River Provincial Park lnspection or Compulsory Reporting RECREATION AREAS AND ...... (MU 2-r r) requirements. PROTECTED AREAS ) Park and Recreation Areas not listed above are closed to hunting and closed to NOTICE TO HUNTERS ) Hunters are encouraged to remove gut firearms, cross- piles from near hiking trails or known areas the discharge of bows and ) No person shall use lead shot for any of recreational use o[ if that is not possi- bows. purpose when discharging a firearm on any ble, to advise park staff of kill locations. ) The use of horses, motor vehicles, dyke or on the water side (seaward or motorcycles, snowmobiles, other self-pro- river side) of any dyke in the municipality ) ln keeping with Section 29 of the Park pelled vehicles or cycles is generally pro- of Detta, or on any foreshore dyke facing and Recreation Area Regulations, the fal- hibited in parks and recreation areas Mud Bay in the crty of Surrey lowing Park and Recreation Areas are only open to the discharge of firearms, except where specifi cally authorized. ) FraserValley Special Area - Hunters bows and crossbows from September l0 should take note ofthe special licence area to l5 during a lawful game hunting in the FraserValley (see Map 825). These June SMAtt STT]FF season: special licences are available through WIID IIFE STT]DIO Bishop River Provincial Park (MU 2- l4) selected private outlets. For further infor- Taxidermy specializing in (MU mation contact a government agents office. Gallaghan Lake Provincial Park 2-6) birds and small animals Cascade Recreation Area (MU 7- 17, 8-5) ) No Shooting Areas or No Hunting Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park (604) 2O7-OOe4 Areas: Hunters should be aware of these .(MU 2-3) areas as outlined on pages 70 &21 Rich Green Campgound area and ecological reserve 1020 Hudson Ave ) Vancouver Hadrour:The discharge of remain closed to hunting. Richmond, BC V7B 1J8 firearms is prohibited in Burrard lnlet east

Mao Bl Hooe No ShobtinpAre'a {situ- ate in MU 2-2,r-tn.

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gl l!.p S.eiheldGibsons No ShootingArea and Shoquns with Shot OnlyArea (situate in MU 2-5).

Map 82 Pender Harbour No ShootinsArea and Shotsuns wkh Shot OnlyArea (situate in MU 2-t.

Mao B4Waush Lake - Skobkumchucfi No ShootinsArea {situate in MU 2--5).

Map 85 Ashlu - Squamish Rivers I+ F! Evans |{

Map 87 Garibaldi No Shooting Area and Garibaldi Civil Defence Zone.This is a high risk slide area Persons who hunt or trap in rhis area do so at their own risk (situate in MUs 2-6 and 2-7).

Map BBWhistler No ShootingArea (situate in MUs 2-6,2-7,2-ll). Sechelt --,/ I 'rovincia\ Forest ) fto- P".t non - - -] \ Height \ JNot Land F#ffi*v"%ffi:&-,"i i:r5:lf T*I* "f Map 89 Squamish No Shooting Map B l0 Lionl Bay No Shooting Mountain Mao Bll Pemberton Shotzuns Mao B 12 Lois River Areh (situate in MU 24). Areh (situate in MU 24). (situate in MU wltti Strot OnlvArea (situad in MU Goit Closed Area 2-9,2-10,2-l l).The dhcharge of 2-t2). lirearms using other than shot is prohibited.

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Mao Bl5 Lund No Shool lslarid Shoteuns with Shot MU 2-r2).

Mao B 14 Goat lsland Mountain Goit Closed Area (situate in ,Lta4uproe MU 2.12). s*aA Mao B | 3 Powell River Shotsuns with Shot Onlv Area (sitdate in MU 2-12).The disch-arge of firearms using other Conveyor dhan shot is prohibited.

s4"t$. Saltery Bay P-1* R?itlv D-aY LakecL Provincial Park 3mm

,,W' a"y l- ) Strait of Sr{,U, \/./ Georgia p*.!6 mean low _,----/ Map B I 8 Van Anda No Shooting Area (situate in water mark MtJ2-r6). l'laD Bl7lG6 t$nd (siu.tre ir Map B l6 Saltery Bay No Shooting Area MtJ2-16).The discharge of rifles (situate in MU 2:12). is prohibited.

Map 820 Bowen lsland No Shooting Area (situate in MU 2-16). Soecial Bow Season f6r mule (black- ailed) deer (cross- bows prohibited). BuclarSeot I to Dec l5.Antleiless: Nov 5 qo^ to Dec 5;Any deer -Are Jan I tojan 15/2004. M.U" g-"t6 Bag Limk 3(2). On Mao B l9 Blubber Bav No Bowen lsland hunting is prohibited withiri 150 meties of any o"' (situatri in MU publicoublic highway,hishwav. schoolschodl building,biildinp. school yard, vard, public.public par(park plry'plat,- lliijo* Map 82l Gillies Bay No ShootingArea (situate in ihurch, workhop, plale of busliness, dwelling or iround, MU2-r6). hrm buildins.building. HuntinsHunting odori orivateprivate land bybv ownert Dermi:permis- sion only.Tr6spassingisrnlv-Tresoassins is an'an offence.

I t 38.. Mao B23 M"{.J" 3-tS Noith Pifr Leken Lake Thormanbv lsland No' ffi.8"!. r Shooting or ?-14 Hunting Area (situ- iir:.+1l?liii;iirllli\. $_ I chifiiwack ate in MU Y!""^*o s)(, lj:l:i::::::Ili:iiill#/ rM 2-r 6). €..a sD 6I Thormanbv 'G4 lsland '

Mao B24 Surrey Abbolsford Yale'No Shooting lncludes Foreshore areas Area (situate Map B25 Special in MU2-18). FraserValley Licence HuntingArea (FVSLHA) (situate in MUs 2-4,2-8).All personi hunt- Map B22 Central Road/ Shelter Point Road No ing within MU 2-4 & those ponions of MU 2-8 within ShobtingArea (situate in MU 2-16). the corporate limits of the corporation of the district of Maple Ridge, the corporation of the district of PitPitt Meadows, the district of Mission, the corporation of the district of Coquitlam are required to'purchase a FruerValley SpeciilArea Hunting Licence ($10.00) in Chilliwack Districl addition to other Provincial licenies and for hunring soowahtie Municipality migratory game birds, the Migratory Bird Licence. lndian Reserve Young Cr. Evidence of $ | ,000,000.00 Public LiabiliwLiabiliry and Propertyl'roperq/ Damage insurance valid while tuI.LJ. A*S in the lield for the regular hundng season will 0.8km either provincial be required.A FVSLHAFVSLHI brochure will be - - side of road .tait available in September. il Bridal .6ok Eivet. Veil Falls 3:fif" Prov. Park /'cnl.\W $d.u. 3** ChittiwacF Mao 828 Provincial lail Camo Lake A'r'ea (situlte Map B25 ChilliwackVallev Shotsuns with Mao B27 Pookum No ilif )ii*otins Shoit OnlyArea (situate in'MU 2:3).The (situate in MU discharge of.firearms using a sin$e pro- !!r.oro,itsm; u.s.A. lecflle rs Prohrbted.

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Mao B29 M.U" "!lti Birneen 0.8km (0.5mi.) Lake No :fli"j::'"". sign Shooting Area inn:tnli{iiti (situate in i Fri+r MU 24). \Mooay

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

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* f, ;l !t !. b exempted. (MUs 3-36,4-38,4-39) BAG LIMITS See Map D46. Buse Lake ProtectedArea ...... (MU 3-20) I The use of snowmobiles hunt Deer:The aggregate bag limit for deer is 3.The to wildlife, trans- Caligata Lake Provincial Park . . .(MU 3-40) port wildlife, transport equipment or supplies bag limit for mule (black-tailed) deer is 2, but Chasm Provincial Park* ...... (MU 3-30) which are intended for only one may be a buck Antlerless mule (black- or in support of hunting Chu Chua Cottonwood Provincial Park or transport hunters to or from location tailed) deer are under Limited Entry Hunting only the of . . .(MU 3_26,3_38) wildlife is prohibited in MUs 3-28, The bag limit for white-tailed deer is I buck 3-45 and 3-46. Cornwall Hills Provincial Park* . .(MU 3-17) An authorized trapper is exempt from this Dunn Peak Prutected Arca* restriction respect LIMITED with to the trapping of . . .(MU 3-38,3_39) ENTW HUNTTNG (LEH) furbearing animals. Eakin Creek Canyon Provincial park ) -are ihe seasons shown in the attached tables COMPULSORY for general e.tin creeL open seasons only. lfyou are hunting INSPECTION ilooapi.in, i;;,;;,jl"1i#) under an LEH authorization, the species, class of & . .(MU 3-28,3-2e) animal (age/sex) ortime period or area within REPORTING Edge Hills Provincial Park* ...... (MU 3-31) which you are authorized to hunt will be differ- ) ln addrtion to those species requiring Elephant Hill Provincial Park ent than those shown in this publication. Compulsory lnspection or Compulsory Reporting provincially all ei", r-"1"r' pr""i".i"i p"rr.*fli VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS moose taken and all ir.iJ' l-18] mule deer or white-tailed deer taken during the Finn Creek Provincial Park ) lnformation signs are posted at the points of youth or bow only seasons in Region 3 must be . . .(MU 3-40,3-4t) closure for the benefit of hunters - but is it the Compulsory Reported within 30 days of the date Harbour Dudgeon Lakes Provincial park hunter's responsibility to recognize the closures of kill. See page l5 for requirements. whether a sign is rn place or not. x"."y r-"L" ) lrp"n iro"in"i"i i"r#' "") The operation of motor vehrcles is prohibited NOTICETO HUNTERS ) ...,....(MU 3_r7) or restricted in the following areas. Contact No Shooting Areas: Hunters should note High Lakes Basin Prcvincial park Kamloops Regional Office for details. Highway No ShootingAreas as outlined on pages ) Skull Mountain Special Resource Mountain 20 &2t. r* oi' a* c:;::"I: P;;:&*i}j*;; Zone (MU 3-28) other than on indicated open ) Hunting and the discharge offlrearms are pro- roads (see Map C I 8) or under permit from hibited in MU 3-45 (Welts Gray provincial park). ) .,...SeeMapCl5 IYWLAP from Sept. I to Dec. 10. Please note that white-tailei deer are present Marble Range Provincial Park ...(MU 3-31) ) Lac du Bois - Dewdrop throughout Region in MU 3-29. See 3 and a separate species Mehatl Provincial Park .(MU 3-t5) lYap Cl5. licence is required. Be sure ofthe species before Momich Lakes Provincial ) Park* . .(MU 3-37) Watersheds of Miledge, Chappell and you shoot. Mount Grifin Protected Area Lempriere Creek above 1700 m in MU 3-44 NATIONAL PARKS . , .(MUs 3-34,8_24) (snowmobiles are permitted in designated area Mount Savona Provincial ) Hunting park. Park* . .(MU 3- I B) between December I and May is prohibited in all National 3l). See Map Mud Lake Delta Provincial Park .(MU 3-43) c r6. Nahatlatch Provincial ) PROVINCIAL PARKS, Park ...... (lyu 3-15) Above the 1920 m elevation in MU 3-32 in Nahatlatch Lakes Protected Area the following RECREATION AREAS AND areas: .....,..04u 3-ts) - China Head Mountain (excluding theyalakom- PROTECTEDAREAS North Thompson lslands Provincial park Big Bar Road) ) Hunters are encouraged to remove gut piles - Nine Mile Ridge from near hiking trails or known areas ef recre- n".''ii.ip,o" o'i.*, il i,$Y"ill) - Red Mountain - French Mountain atronal use on ifthat is not possible, to advise Park .. .(MU3-44) - Hogback Mountain park staff of krll locations. NorthThompson Oxbows Jensen lstand ) Spruce Lake Closed Area in l,lU 3-32. See Map ) Park, Recreation Areas & Protected Provincial Park ...... (MU3-28) ct4. Areas marked with an asterisk (*) are exempt from the North Thompson Oxbows-Manteau ) Porcupine Meadows Provincial park See Map No Hunting No Shooting Restriction within Provincial Park . . .. , . .. .(MU 3-44) c t2. Oregon Provincial ) 400m ofthe centre line of park roads. Jack Park* . . . .(MU 3- 17) The operation of all motor vehicles to hunt ) These park are NOT exempt from Highway Painted Blufis Provincial Park ...(MU 3-29) wildlife, transport wildlife, transport equipment No Shooting and No HuntingAreas as described Pennask Creek Protected Area . .(MU 3- l2) and supplies which are intended for or in sup- on pages 20 & 2l . Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park port of hunting, or transport hunters to and from ) ln keeping with Section 29 of the park and .:...... ,.,(MU3-28,3_29) the location of wildlife is prohibited in the follow- Recreation Area Regulations, the following park, lncludes former Porcupine Ridge Access rng areas: Recreation Areas & Protected Areas are open to Management Area - watershed of Clinton Creek See Map C I 3. the discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows Pukeashun ProtectedArea ...... (MU 3-36) - Greenstone Mountain Burn (except for Duffy only during a lawful game hunting season. Pyramid Creek Falls Prov. Park .(MU 3,42) Lake Road, Beaton Lake Road and Greenstone Roche Lake Provincial Adarns Lake Marine Prov. Park .(MU 3-37) Park* ....(MU 3-20) Mountain Road) (MU 3- l9). See Map C6. Six Mile ) Anstey.Hunakrra Protected Area* Hill Protected Area . . . , .(MU 3- 19) The operation of snowmobiles is prohibited in ...... (MU3_35) !pru"" Lake Protected Area . . . .(MU 3-32) the Chappell Creek Closed Area in MU 3-44 Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Arrowstone Provincial Park .. , , .(MU 3-30) (the ChappellTrail is open to snowmobile use PrwincialPark Banana lsland Prcvincial Park ...... (MU3-16) between December I and May 3 l). See .(MU 3-24 lyap C 17. Taweel Prcvincial ParlC . . . ) BedardAspen Provincial ParlC ..(MU 3-17) ...... (MU 3-39) The recreational use of snowmobiles in the Trepanier ProtectedArea Blue Earth Lake Provincial Park .(MU ...... (MU 3-12) l'lonashee/Selkirk Mountains area fnear 3-17) Tsintsunko Blue River Black Spruce Provincial park Lakes Prov. Park .,(MU 3-29) Revelstoke) above 1300 m and betw 2100 m is Tunkwa Provincial Park* ...... (MU 3-lB) prohibited during the period Dec. l5 to April l5 si," ii"", prn" Hunting and the discharge of firearms are (includes use of snowmobiles for hunting i-".p"* :lili 3-i3:3-ii] and Bonaparte prohibited within theTunkwa Lake Sanctuary. commercial Provincial Park* (MU 3-29,3-30) backcountry recreation). Use of This lncludes the former Bare Lake Access area designated is the largest island in snowmobiles for industrial access purposes is Management Area Tunkwa Lake. UpperAdams River Provincial Park* Shooting Restriction; Hunting and the dis- ) Parks and Recreation Areas not listed . .(MU 3-37, 3-42) charge of firearms are prohibited in MU 3-45. above are closed to hunting and closed to and cross- Upper Seymour Provincial Park* Wire Cache Provincial Park the discharge offirearms, bows .(r4u 3-41) bows. Park roads are also closed to the dis- charge of firearms, bows and crossbows w"iha;;n o*io*r' r"""i""i"11?i") ) BetweenApril l6 and SePtember 19, ...... (MU 3-18) within 400 metres of the centre line' inclusive,forthe purpose of seclion 26 (l) of Gray Provincial Park ) use of horses, motor vehicles, motor- Wells the Act, there is no open season in the fol- The . .(MU 3-39*, 3-40x,3-46); other self-propelled lowing Provincial park: cycles, snowmobiles, ) Those portions of the park within MUs 3- vehicles or cycles is generally prohibited in Narrows Prov. Park . . . Cinnemousun park and recreation areas except where 40,3-46 are only oPen to the discharge of .(MUs 3-26,3-36) specifically authorized. firearms from September 20 to May 3 | during McConnell Lakes Provincial Park a lawful game hunting season; Stillwater and Battle Mt. and Clearwater River (westside) shuswap Lake ;";1;; roads are exempt from No Hunting No ffiiiii1i Map C I Full Curl bipJrorn Thomson River and'Mature bishom ;heeo -!!lh fd.{J. s*f? [situate in' l,r',iTl ii'" South Thomson River

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Barrie & Linda Cline Box 15, Phone: (250) 174-5755 Knutslord, B.C email [email protected] R/R VOE 2AO htrnium $/ww.somedayref ievers.om Quatiqr Flight Birds G(,I.D TNAII. BALM of GILEAD,IIUNT CLUB I(IIICE Nestled in the quiet, Little Fort B.C. historic village of Clinton, offers access t0 some 0f the best Afprot. 1 Hour North of Kanloops al Hury S & Hutt 24 mule deer hunting in the province. RESERVATION IIT]NTING ONLg Return Valley No Shooting Area (situate each night to a hot shower and a warm DOGS & HANDLERS ON REQT]EST ilffiral,l1'rn'md bed. Sit down to a real meal at your own O{DW) DRESSING SERVICE, table or enjoy dinner out at any one 0f sev- SEASON OPENING AUGUST 1 eral restaurants within walking distance. If you love hunting upland gamebirds in Eagle Enjoy the boundless recreational oppor- beautiful surroundings, you'll find a hunt Bav tunities of the South Cariboo for family or here both Shuswap exhilarating & challenging. group activities, including fishing, moun- We have 300 acres of natural and habitat tain biking, dirt biking, cross-country ski- enhanced land base. ing, horse-back riding and many others. Your Hosts: Rudy & Elsie Messaros 1 bedroom-$15{l/week l73Hwy.24 2 bedroom-$2@/week Box 31, Little Fort, B.C. 3 bedroom-$250/week Canada VoE 2C0 Ph/Fax 250 677-4287 GOLDTRAIL LODGE PO Box 207 www.ntvalley.com/pheasant Clinton, B.C. VOK lKo Blind Bay No-stooting Phone 250 459-2790 tl+ 9.5 Contract Sales Area (situate in MU 3-26). E-mail: goldtrail_lodge @ hotmail.com BAG LIMITS port wildlife, or to transport hunters to or the intersection with branch 5 road; and on from the location of wiidlife, is prohibited in branch 2 road starting at the 2 km point. Deer:The aggregate bag limit in the Kootenay the entire Kootenay Region, during the peri- y North Basin Creek watershed in the Skelly Region is two (2) deenThe bag limit for mule od Apr: l-Nov 30, An authorized trapper is Creek watershed upstream ofthe 1500 m (black-tailed) deer is one (l).The bag limit for exempt from this prohibition with resped to (4900 ft) contour white-tailed deer in MUs 4-6 to 4-9,4-14 to 4-19, the trapping of furbearing animals. y the easterly half of drainage of Goat River 4)7 to 4-33,4-38 and 4'-39 is two (2).The bag MU 4.I from Leadville Creek to Kamma Creek. limit for white-tailed deer in MUs 4- I to 4-5,4-70 (Map D l) MU 4-7 to 4-26,4-34 to 4-37 and 4-40 is one (l). * McDougall Wildlife Sanctuary, watershed upslream of Midgely Bobcat: The regional bag limit for 0 Akamina and Kishinena Creek watersheds y Topaz Creek Road at the 1425 m (4700 ft) ele- Bobcat is one (l). upstream from the 94 km marker on the Mountain Grouse:The daily aggregate bag limit for grouse Akamina/Kishinena Rd vation from (blue, spruce (Franklin), and ruffed) is five (5) t Middlepass Creek watershed y the watershed of Corn Creek upstream Cougar:The bag limit for Cougar in MU's 4- I to t Sage Creek watershed from 2,5 km Acorn Creek 4-5,4-20to 4-26,4-341o 4-31, and 4-40 is I upstream of Roche Creek MU 4.8 (one).The bag limit for Cougar in MU's 4-6 to vau 4-2 S Blizzard Mountain Road (and all side roads) 4-9,4-14 to 4-19,4-27 to 4'33, and 4-38 and * Galton Range (Map D2) from its intersection with Nine Mile Creek 4-39 is two (2). * Wigwam Flats-["'lt.Broadwood /Sportsman Road (Fruitvale side only). MU 4.9 ACCESS RESTRICTIONS Ridge (Map D3) 1 The watershed of an unnamed tributary of y the watersheds of lYalde, Goodeve, Morris land air prolribited in ) Public access by or Lodgepole Creek (locally known as Windfall and Shepard Creek and the Cambridge Baynes Lake area (MU +22)APril l 5 to Creek) upstream of Lodgepole Creek Creek watershed upstream ofthe 750 furre 30.Dogs must be leasttedAPril I to MU 4.3 m elevation Apil 14 andluly I toAug. l.See Map D49. 1 Bloom Creek watershed upstream from 49'7 1 Tiger Creek watershed upstream ofthe ) Public access prohibited beyond 3 m km on the Bloom Creek Road and 52.3 km Gopher Creek Crossing of either side of Sulphur Creek Road in on the Larch Creek Road MU 4-14 of Dog Creek upstream mineral lick area (MU 4-22) year round. 1 Caven Creek watershed upstream from 46 I the watershed ' Sept. See Map D50. km on the Lower Caven Creek Road and from the Peter Creek bridge, from Creek Road I to Nov 30. VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS 45.3 km on the Upper Caven 1 Haller Creek/Cherry Lake watershed MU 4-t5 ) lnformation signs are posted at the polnts of upstream of the junction of the Cherry Lake 7 the watershed of Rialto Creek upstream of closure for road and vehicle restrictions. Main Road with the Haller Creek Main Road kilometre 7 on the Keenlyside Dam haul These signs are for the benefit of hunters, (on the Cherry Lake lYain Road) and road but it is the hunters' responsibility to recog- upstream from 42.2 km on the Haller Creek I Deer Creek Road (both East Fork and West nize closures whether a sign is in place or lYain Road Fork) from approximately 5 km point (on MWLAP offices for details, earh\. the watersheds of Gladstone, not. Contact local y Jake Creek watershed upstream 0.2 km from ) See de{initions of "motor vehicle" and "snow- the junction ofleepee Creek and the East Hutchison and Sangrida Creeks and mobile" on pages 4 & 5. Yahk River Road on the EastYahk River Road above 750 meters in elevation in the ) Sunshine and There are a number of restrictions and prohi- 1 Purcell Creek watershed upstream ofthe watersheds of Dawson's, bitions in this Region. Linklater Creek Bypass Road Twobit Creek from Sept I to Nov.30. 1 All MotorVehicles. 1 Teepee Creek southerly watershed between MU 4-18 hunt, transport wildlife, period Dec I to 4 All MotorVehicles to Jim Creek and Gold Creek and the westerly 1 Marsden Face during the transport equipment and supplies which are watershed of Gold Creek betweenTeepee April 15 (Map Dll) intended for or in support of hunting, or to ' Creek and the intersection of Gold Creek I Grohman Creek (Map Dl l) transport hunters to or from the location of with the southerly boundary of Lot 8282 1 the watersheds of Smallwood and Garrity wildlife. An authorized trapper is exempt 1 Elizabeth Lake (lYap D4) Creek from a point 20 metres southeast of from this prohibition with resPect to the 1 Lrnklater Creek (lYap D5) the intersection of the Smallwood Creek and trapping of furbearing animals. MU 4.4 Garrity Creek roads 1 All MotorVehicles to hunt, transport wildlife, y Yahk River watershed uPstream of Norge 1 Kokanee Creek Road between northern transport equipment and supplies which are Creek and below the I 825 m contour boundary ofL I I 144 and southerly bound- intended for or in suPPort of hunting, or to y the northerly watershed above Hawkins ary of Kokanee Glacier Park (closed Apr I to transport hunters to or from the location of Creek Road west of an unnamed stream June 30) wildlife (except between Man l-3 I and July flowing southwesterly into Hawkins Creek MU 4-20 from I -Aug. 3 l) . An authorized trapper is exempt from Mt. Mahon approximately 2 km north- 1 Baribeau Creek watershed upstream from this prohibition with resPect to the west ofthe confluence of Canuck Creek and 0. I km on the Baribeau Creek Road trapping of furbearing animals. Hawkins Creek 1 the watershed of Bradford Creek y All MotorVehicles to hunt, transport wildlife, MU 4-5 1 the watershed of an unnamed creek (locally transport equipment and supplies which are y lnshman Creek watershed upstream of Hurl 3/95 known as Patrick Creek) flowing into Dewar intended for or in suPPort of hunting, or to MU 4.5 Creek between Mt, Patrick and Mt, Manson transport hunters to or from the location of y Leadville Creek watershed upstream of 8 km upstream ofthe Dewar Creek access road wildlife (except between Dec. l-Mar: 3l and on the Leadville Creek Road 1 the watershed of Skookumchuck Creek July l-Aug, 3l). An authorized trapper is y watersheds of4 urinamed creek (upstream upstream from a point downstream I kilo- exempt from this prohibition with respect to ofthe Sanca Creek Road) flowing south into metre from its confluence with Greenland the trapping of furbearing animals. Sanca Creek from Sherman Mtn. Creek I The use of snowmobiles to hunt, to trans- y Pilot Peninsula Forest Service Road beyond

48... I the watershed of Copper Creek upstream of in the Columbia Wetlands Wildlife MU 4-38,4-39,3-36 the Skookumchuck Forest Access Road lYanasement Area (MUs 4-25, 4-26,4-34. 4- The recreational use of snowmobiles (includes crossing 35). Boats operatii-rg on NAVIGABLE use of snowmobiles for hunting and commercial portions the Columbia River are 1 the watershed of Buhl Creek from 0.5 ktlo- of backcountry recreation) is prohibited during the exempt from the regulation, following metre upstream ofthe Skookumchuck Creek and the fol- period Dec. l5 to April l5 in the rights are also excluded from areas: Bridge crossing near the confluence of Buhl lowing of way this regulation: ) Monashee/Selkirk lYountains area above 1300 with Skookumchuck Creek Creek .Horsethief MU 4-2t Creek Forest Service Road m and below 2100 m. Use of snowmobiles for #5467.Ol located at Radium industrial access purposes is exempted. (l'1Us 3- the watershed ofthe easterly headwaters of 1 .Plan 22153 of DL I 1383 located at Brisco 36 4-38 4-39), See Map D46. Coyote Creek .Plan 26Tl689of DL 2566 located at ) Caribou dasin, Frisby Ridge, Keystone/ Premier Ridge (Map D I 8) from Dec I to Apnl 30 1 Spillimacheen Standard Peak and Sale Mountain areas. 4-22 MU .Spillimacheen Forest Service Road # 775201 See Maps D5 l, D52, D53 and D54. Baynes Lake area (Map D49). 1 located at Parsons Powerplant area (Map D22) INSPECTION 1 .Canyon Creek Road located at Nicholsen COMPULSORY the Pickering Hills and Sheep Mtn. areas 1 .The Dogooth road located at Golden (lYap & REPORTING shown on Maps D20 and D2 I D40) ) ln addition to those species requrring of North Galbraith Creek and 1 the watershed MU 4-25 Compulsory lnspedion or Compulsory portion of the watershed of Galbraith of that Canal Flats area, from Dec. I to Reporting provincially all cougar taken in Region and east oftheir confluence 1 Creek south Apn 30, except private properties and 4 must be Compulsory lnspected within 4 days the watershed of BigTower; LittleTower; l access to private properties. (l'4ap D33; of the date of kill, and all moose, wolf and elk Swanson Creek and Haynes Creeks Stoddart Creek area (Map D34) taken in Region 4 must be Compulsory the watershed of lron Creek * 1 Columbia Lake area. Note changes to Map Reported within 30 days of the date of kill. All the watershed of Burton Creek 1 1 D33. turkey taken during the fall bow season must the watershed of McDermid Creek I Albert River watershed upstream from 52.5 be Compulsory Reported. See page l5 for the watersheds of Little Sand Creek above 1 1 km on the Albert River Road requirements. the Galloway Road and of Big Sand Creek Cross River watershed upstream from 20.4 upstream of its confluence with Whimpster 1 km on the Cross River Road NOTICETO HUNTERS Creek the watershed of Pedley Creek ) Creston Archery Season Special Area for the watershed of Creek upstream of 1 1 Quinn North fork of Dry Creek watershed either sex white-tailed deen See Map D9. its confluence with Alpine Creek, including 1 upstream from 19.6 km on Dry Creek Rd ) No ShootingAreas: Please take note ofthe the watershed of Alpine Creek the upper watersheds of Madias Creek and Highway No Shooting Areas as outlined on the watershed ofTunnel Creek upstream of 1 1 Tatley Creek upstream from the easterly pages20&21, Highway #3 boundary of the Columbia Lake lndian MU 4-23 NATIONAL PARKS Reserve 1 Chauncey-Todhunter area (Map D23) MU 4-26 ) Hunting is prohibited in all National Parks Ridgemont area (Map D27) 1 that portion of the watershed of Goldie Grave Prairie area (Map D30) 1 PROVINCIAL PARKS, 1 Creek upstream of 1525 metre elevation Corbin Creek (Map D3 l) 1 Dutch Creek-Findlay (Map D43) RECREATION AREASAND Weigert Creek (except snowmobiles) (lYap 1 1 the watershed of Brewer Creek upstream of AREAS D25) 1 PROTECTED and including the watershed ofThorald ) remove gut Upper ElkValley/Fording River (except snow- Hunters are encouraged to 1 Creek mobiles) (lYap D26) piles from near hiking trails or known areas Crown land rn the watershed of Lavington is possi- Alexander Creek Access Management Alea 1 of recreational use on if that not 1 Creek upstream ofthe northgrly boundary (Map D29) ble, to advise park staff of kill locations. of sublot 137, Kootenay Land District MU 4-24 ) Columbia Lake Park (MU 4-25) is closed to the watershed of Dutch Creek upstream of that portion of the Mutton Creek watershed 1 hunting, Hunters are permitted to carry 1 its confluence with Whitetail Creek flrearms or bows only when in transit to an upstrearn ofthe westerly boundary of MU 4.29 Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park open area outside the park between September the easterly watershed ofthe Lardeau River BlacKoot Creek watershed upStream from 1 l0 and June 15, 1 between the northerly boundaries of Distrid ) 38 km on the BlacKoot Creek Road Hunters should note that big game seasons in Lots752l and 9378, Kootenay Land District Fenwick Creek watershed upstream from 50 most parks are under Limited Entry Hunting 1 and the northerly height of land of Lake km on the Fenwick Creek Road restrictions. Consult the current Limited Entry Creek (including the Lake Creek watershed), Elk Creek watershed upstream from 43.5 km Hunting Synopsis for map details, In keeping 1 Oct. 20 Dec. l0 from to with Section 29 o{the Park and Recreation on the Elk Creek Road MU 4-30 the watershed of Nilkuka Creek upstream Area Regulations, the following Parks and I the Duncan-Lardeau area shown on Map of the NorthWhite River haul road 1 Recreation Areas are only open to the dis- D45 48 charge of firearms, bows and crossbows from 1 Grave Creek watershed upstream from MU 4-32 km on the Main Grave Creek Road September I to June 30 during a Iawful game 1 the watershed of Barnes Creek upstream of 1 the watershed of Nine l'4ile Creek upstream huntrng season: the 30 kilometre marker . . ,(l1U 4-B) of 1300 metre elevation Beaver Creek Protected Area MU 4-35 ElkValley Prov. Park . . (MU 4-23) the watershed of the middle fork ofWhite 1 the drainages of lce River and the easterly Gladstone Prov. Park . . . . ,(lYUs 4- 14, B- l5) River upstream ofthe flrst bridge crossing 1 watershed of Beaverloot,River upstream of Goat Range Provincial Park .(MU 4'11,4-30) MUs 4-25, 4-25,4-34 and 4-35 lce River Hamber Prov. Park . .(lYU 4 40) .Use ofa conveyance ofany description MU 4-38 Kokanee Glacier Prov. Park (l'1U 4- 17, 4- lB) is only open to the discharge of flrearms from which is powered by a motor which exceeds the watershed of Downie Creek upstream of 1 Nov 30 during a lawful game hunting a rating of l0 horsepower is prohibited with- Highway #23 )x;1. ...49 . Lockhart Creek Provincial Park (lYU 4-6) Cummins River ProtectedArea (lYU 4,40) Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Marl Creek Prov. Park . . . . .(N4U 4-35) Elk Lakes Prov. Park .(lYU 4-23) Corridor Protected Area (YU 4-26) McDonald Creek Prov. Park .(lYU 4-32) Gilnockie Provincial Park, ....(Y1U 4,4) St. Mary's Alpine Prov Park (MU 4-20) Open only on west side. Height of the Rockies Prov. Park Top of theWorld Prov. Park (lYU 4-21,4-22) Pilot Bay Provincial Park . . .. . (lYU 4-6) . . .. .(MU 4-23,4-24,4-25) Horse use is restricted to the Coyote Creek Premier Lake Provincial Park (MU 4-21) Kianuko Provincial Park ...... (lYU 4-6) Galbraith and Fish Lake horse trails. Grazing is Syringa Provincial Park . . . .(lYU 4- l5) Kikomun Creek Prov. Park . . .(YlU 4-22) prohibited except in the vicinity of Nicole Creek T Valhalla Provincial Park .....(MU 4-16) except that area contained within the upper and Coyote Creek campsites, l WestArm Provincial Park . .. .(lYU 4-7) pasture fence boundary ) Park and recreation areas not listed Whiteswan Lake Prov. Park . .(YU 4-24) f MountAssiniboine Prov. Park (lYU 4125) Windermere Lake Prov. Park (MU 4-25) above are closed to,the discharge of AII persons using horses in this park are f firearms, bows and crossbows. ! The following Park and Recreation Areas are required to obtain a Letter of Authority from ::1. open to the discharge of flrearms, bows and the East Kootenay District Park offlce, Box ) The use of horses, motor vehicles, motor- i crossbows only during a lawful game hunting I l8,Wasa, B.C. (Ph 250-422-4200). cycles, snowmobiles, other self-propelled season: il vehicles cycles is generally prohibited Purcell Wilderness Conservancy or in I Akamina-Kishinena Prov. Park (lYU 4-l) Provincial Park . . . .(MUs 4-19, 4-20, 4-26). park and recreation areas except where iitr Bugaboo Prov. Park .. . (MU 4-27,4-34) Closed to the use of snowmobiles and motor speciflcally authorized, Cummins Lakes Provincial Park (lYU 4-40) vehicles.

50.,. Map Dl McDougall Wildlife Flats - Broadwood/ Sportsman Sanctuary (situate in MU 4-l). Map D3 Wigwam Mt. Access (situate in MU 4-2). No hunting, trapping or Map D2 Galton Range RidgeAccess ManagementArea (situate MU 4-2). year-round of all vehicles. discharge of firearms or ManagementArea in Closed to the operation operation of motor vehicles. Highlighted roads are open all year. Highlighted roads open as noted on the map. I 7---lQranbroo FtE.r,.8, i r' Ciw \ Limir

Closed: YFrcm est to west - lncludes all watere. sand and gravel baF and islands Mao D w'ildl'f( Mao D4 Elizabeth lake No Huntins. Map D5 Linklater Mao D5 Kootenay River Qnada Shootit No Shooting NoTrappingArca No- CreekAccess MariagementArea Closed year Go6se ClosedAnia (situate in MUs uate in Motorized Vehicles (siftate round o dre in 4-3,4-20,4-2t,+22\: MU 4.3). opention of all moor vehicles. Roads shown as open lines are open year round (situate in MU +3). F Mao Dl CrestonArcherv Seaion SoecialAreafor' either sei< white-tailed deer (situate in MU 4-6). Bow and arrow onlv sei- \J son from Dec I to' Dec 3 l.

Mao D8 Crawford Bay Shoteun I'lao Dl0 Summit Creek I Maq with Shot OnlvArea ((ituatein MU Carhpsround and Recreation Area Mot 4-6). and C6rn Creek Marsh No Hunting sho Areas (situate in MU 4-7). uat(

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Mao Dll Maidsen Face and Grohman Creek Access ManagementArea. t4 Shaded area closed : Roadsopenallyear A vear round to use t" 'of motor vehicles for the purDose of huntins. Hatched area closed to all motor vehicles Map DI2 Selkirk No ShootinsArea (situate in MUs at all tlrires'from Dec I tdApr. I 5 and closed year round to the use of 4-7;4-B).Warch for mounain iariUoul. motor vehicles for the purpose of hunting. (situate in MU 4-18).

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Map D l9 Wasa Sloush Wildlife Sanituary (situare in FtU +-Z t No Map D I 7 Cherry Creeld Bummers Flas ). hunting, trapping or discharge of Motor Access Management Area. Roads ltrearms. shown u.open^linesare open year round (sit- uate in MUs 4-20,4-21)

Map Dl8 Premier RidteAccess ManaqementArea (situate in MU 4-2 I ). Roads showi as dashed linei are open Miy I to Nov 30, and roads shown as open lines are open ybar-rouhd.

Mao D2l Sheeo Mointain Accesi Management Area (situate in Range llu 4-22). Fen@ Map D22 PowemlantAccess MariagementArea (situate in MU {2). Closed year-njund to the operation of all vehicles. Roads shown as open lines are yetr- Map D20 Pickerins HillsAccess Manasement open round;roads shown as du'hed'lines Areia (situate in MU4-22). Excludes Loi 3, Plan are open May I to Nov 30. 12040, Disria Lot 325, Kootenay l-and Distria

Mao D23 Chauncey- TodhunterAccess ' ManagementArea (situ- ate in MU 423). Ctosed year-round to the oper- ation of all vehicles. Roads shown as dashed lines are ooen lune l6 to Aug 3 l;'roads shown Map Fordinr Map D25 Weigen CreekAccess Management as open lines are open D24 Coal Limited Area (situate in MU 4-23), Closed year+ound year-round. Codl Mountain mfne. No Shooting to Area (situate in MU 4-23). the operation of all vehicles excepi snowmobiles, Map D27 RidsemontAccess MahagementArea $iuate in MU 423). Roadsshown as open lines open yetr- rcund.

Map D28 Luscan Fordins River Opirations, Naal Ridse,Sparwood Ridge, Greenhills, Fording llounain and McGillivrav No ShootinsAreas and Line Mao D26 Uooer ElkVallev - Fordins RiverAccess Creek No Shooting orFluntingArea Mariagement'Area (situate in MU 4-13). Closed year (situate in MU 4-2$. Mine No3hooting round to the ooeration of all vehicles exceDt snowmo- Areas and No Shooting or Hunting biles. Roads sh6wn as open lines are open yor-round. Area are situated on private prcperty and Permtsson trom comPanres rs required prior to entry.

Mao D30 Grave Pnirie MotorAccess Map D3l Corbin CreekAccess MariagementArea (situate in MU 4-23). Management Area (siurate in MU 423). Roads shown as open lines are open year- Roads shown as open lines are open yEr round; roads shown as dashed lin'es aie mund, open May I 5 to Sept 30.

Mao D33 Columbia Lake and Canal Flaa Mao D32 MountAssiniboine Park Acc'ess ManasementAreas {situate in MU 4-2$, No'HuntingArea (situate in Closed vear-rlund to the obention of all mot6r Map D29Alexander CreekAccess ManasementArea (situ- MU 4-2s). vehicles. Roads shown as dalhed lines are open ate in MU 4-23). Snowmobiles are allowed. See snowm6bile May. I to Nov.30; roads shown as open lines are restriction on page 48. op6n year-round. Hatched area closdd from Dec l'toApr 30 only. 54... Map D34 Stoddart CreekAccess Map D35 Canal Flaa Shotgun Map D36 Sunshine Meadows No MaiasementArea (situate in MU 4- with Shot OnlyArea (situate in HuntingArea (situate in MU 4-25). 25). R'oad shown as open line is MU 4-2s). open year-round. Mao D40 Ccilumbia Mao D37 Mt.Assiniboine Park Wedands Molnuin Sheep Limited Enry Wildlife Hunting onlyArea (situate in 4-2s). Management MU Area Closed to use of any con- \ veyance ol any ' descriptjon which is oowdred bv a motor \ \ *lii.h .r.*d, a ratins of \D. l0 horseoower lBoats \c operating dn NAVIGABLE \ portions of the Columbia River are o€mpt). (siruate in MU +25). \ Map D38 Fairmont No Shooting Map D39Windermere No Shooting Conact Cnnbrook MW-AP office Area (situate in MU 4-25) Area (situate in MU 4-25) for more information.

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Mao D43 Dutch Creek-Findlav Flats Acc'ess Management Area (situite in MU 4-26). Roads shown as open lines are open year-round; roads shown as dashed lines are open May I to Nov 30.

Mao D46 Monashee/Selkirk Map D44 Edgewater No shooting or Morintains Snowmobile huntingArea. (situate in MU 4-35) Restricted Area. Recreational use of snowmo- biles (including for hunting or commercial backcountry recreation) is orohibited above l30b m'and below 21 00 m from Dec I 5 to Apr I 5. Access routes shown as ooen lines are oDen vear Bersenham Mao D47 Bereenham ==\,,I,,\\ P'oP , .:,,:r1. r6und (situate iri MG 3-35, """rN,-'d \\ ::lll:li\l:i::j:ilill,\ and'Moberly Plarsh Mao D45 Duncan - Lardeau 3-36, 4-38, 4-39). Wildlife Sanctuaries AccLss Manasement Area (situate (situate in MU 4-36). in MU 4JO).The operatioi of No hunting, trapping or motor vehicles is orohibited discharge of firearms. except on Highwdy 31. *"A\\ yH*V Map D49 Baynes Lake (MU 4-22). Public Make rhacks t" ... ElkfOrd access by land or air Wilderness Capital of BC prohibited Apr. 15 to "Contact thz Elkford S.,t'Kfr[ June 30. Dogs must be Chamber ofCommerce leashedApr. I to 15 fm moreinfitrmation" andJuly ltoAug.l. % %;tn#',m Elklord Chamber of Commerce \!!!!!i{!4..!\\ ll L+ Box 220, 4A Front Street \::::*,:li1\ll l1 Elkford, BC VoB 1H0 \d:lfii!\\ 1l f> \triii\'- Toll Free: 1-877-ELK-WLD Tel: (250) 865-4614 Fad't (250) 865-2442 Email: [email protected]

Map D5 Caribou | G.^--7 Basin (MU 4-38). (a'^.sot f Map D48 Kicking Horse River Mountain \ \- Snowmobiles prohibit- ^o$/'f \^\ Sheep ClosedArea (MU 4-35). ,o+n/*.t:.*-ss \tt_ ed Dec. I 5 to Apr. I 5. c^o ,// .+i.ilt* s$a, \ 2^ 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/ Frisby 6.\ Creek Standard Peak \s\ (MU 4-38). \ 9\e*( Snowmobiles \ prohibited r-4"{"t.4-3S \% Dec. 15 to Apr.15.

Map D53 Sale Mountain (MU 4-38). Map D54 Frisby Ridge (MU 4-39). Snowmobiles

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These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the B.C. RecreationalAtlas, 5th edition. BAG LIMITS ROAD ANDVEHICLE I Moffat Lake-Spokin FSR (Prolect #7968-45) and any side roads. ) Deer:The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) RESTRICTIONS AND NO * Sucker Lake FSR and any side roads northerly deer is two (2), one of which may be antlerless SHOOTING AREAS from the I km point from Sept, l0 to Nov 30, but only available under LEH.The bag limit for ) lnformation signs are posted at the points of white-tailed deer is one ( l). closure for most road and vehicle restriclions, *Wilcox-Westman Creek Forest Service Road and any side road from its point of commence- t Wolf The bag limit for wolf is three (3). These srgns are for the bene{it of hunters, but it is the hunters' responsibility to recognize clo- ment to its end. ) Bobcat:The bag limit for bobcat is one (l). place not. sures whether a sign is in or t I 00 Mile House No Shootrng Area - see Map E I . ) LIMITED ENTRY The operation of AWs (including motorcy- I Rose Lake No Shooting Area - see Map E2. cles and snowmobiles) for the purpose of hunt- HUNTTNG (LEH) I Gibraltar Mines No Shooting Area - ing, to transport wildlife, to transport equip- ) The seasons shown in the attached tables are see Map E4. ment and supplies which are intended for or in for general open seasons only lf you are hunting support of hunting or to transport hunters to I Reidemann Wildlife Sanduary (Alkali Lake) - LEH authorizatron, the species, class of under an and from the location of wildlife is prohibited no hunting, trapping or discharge of firearms - anrmal (age/sex) period during which or time between the hours of 4 a.m. to l0 a.m, in MUs see Map E5. you are authorized to hunt may be diferent 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 5-5 and 5- 14. Snowmobiles are I Williams Lake and Williams Lake River No than those shown in this publication. permitted during the period Dec. I - May l. Shooting Area - see Map E3. * l'4otorVehicle Restricted Roads and Areas NOTICETO AKnife CreekVehicle Restricted Area - MOOSE HUNTERS The operation of all motor vehrcles for the see Map E6, purpose of hunting, to transport wildlife, to ) To help aid in population recovery especially MU 5.3 transport equipment, frearms and supplies the Bull component of the population, a mora- which are intended for or in support of hunting * Gaspard-West Churn Forest Service (3200) torium on the harvest of Bull Moose during a or to transport hunters to and from the loca- Road - restricted south of the jundion of this general open season is in effect throughout tion of wildlife is prohibited on these roads. ln road and Stobart Creek (bridge). Region 5, Factors such as increasing hunter areas where it is specially noted, the motor * Gaspard-Churn Creek Forest Service (2800) numbers, hunter overcrowding and higher than all persons at all vehicle restriction applies to Road (including any side roads) - restricted desired levels of Bull Moose harvest contributed just times and not hunters, south of Kilometre 35 of this Road. to the decision to implement the moratorium, A MotorVehicle Prohibited Areas Bull Moose hunting will continue through AChurn Creek Protected Area - motor vehicles Limited Entry Hunting seasons. Population The operation of all motor vehicles is prohib- prohibited except on designated roads.Access purposes hunting is inventories will be used to assess the level of ited year round. for commercial other than exempt. Snowmobiles allowed Dec. I to May I moose population recovery overthe next few I Unlicenced l4otorVehicle Restricted Areas - see Map E7, years. The operation of unlicenced motor vehicles * Gaspard-Churn Creek ATV Restricted Area, (includingAWs and snowmobiles) forthe pur- COMPULSORY except for commercial activities other than pose of hunting, to transport wildlife or to hunting; and snowmobiles allowed Dec, I to INSPECTION & transport a hunter to or from the location of May I - see Map E8. REPORTING wildlife is prohibited in these areas. ) ARed Mountain & French l4ountain - motor In addition to those species requiring :t ATV Restrided Areas Compulsory lnspection or Compulsory vehicles prohibited above the 1920 metre ele- The operation of snowmobiles orAWs vation. Reporting provincially all caribou taken in (including motorcycles) at any time is prohibited Region 5 must be Compulsory lnspected within MU 5.4 in these areas, l5 days of the date of the kill.All moose taken lndustrial road closure on the Groundhog FSR in Regron 5 must be Compulsory Reported VOne Quarter Mile Single Prolectile from Dec. I to May 15. within 30 days of the date of kill in a Harvest Prohibition * Groundhog FSR and any side roads, southerly DataTooth return envelope to a XWLAP Single prolectiles prohibited within 400 from the 15.5 km point. Regional ofilce in person or by mail. See page metres on either side of the road allowance. l5 for requirements. Only shotguns with shot permitted. * Rocky Lake-5800 FSR and any side roads, westerly from the intersection of Rocky Lake- I No Shooting Areas HIGHWAY RESTRICTIONS 5800 FSR and Groundhog Creek. The discharge of firearms is prohibited in ) No shootingAreas: Please take note ofthe * Battlement Ridge Mining Road - entire road, these areas, Highway No Shooting Areas outlined on pages Sept. I to Od. 3l only MU 5.2 20&2r, * Taseko-Chilko ATV and Snowmobile ) The discharge of flrearms and hunting is pro- Access to the Mount Polley mine site is pro- Restricted Area for the purposes of hunting, to hibited on or across the travelled portion and hibited under the Mines and Trespass Act. transport anyone to or from wildlife or to wildlife - see Map E9. road allowance of all numbered highways and VRobertson Road and any side roads - 0.4 km transport any 2 lane or greater public road that is main- restriction, from its intersection with Hvry 97 at MU 5.5 tained by the lYinistry ofTransportation (see D,L.6l (Cariboo Land District) north to its VTatlayoko Road - 400 m (l/4 mile) either side page 20). intersection with Hwy 97 at the village of of the mid-line south from Eagle Lake Road to Mcleese Lake. its end.

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L .,...._ _ V Horn-Bluff Lakes Road - 400 m ( l/4 mile) MU 5-13 (entire management I unit) ) ln keeping with Section 29 of the Park and restriction; see Map E 13. Unlicenced MotorVehicle Restricted Area - the Recreation Area Regulations, the following Park operation of vehicles *Valleau Creek MotorVehicle Restricted Area - motor to hunt game, and Recreation Areas are only open to the dis- see Map EI2. transport game, transport equipment and sup- charge of {irearms, bows and crossbows from plies which are intended for or in support of September I to June 30 during a lawful game A Potato Mountain Vehicle Restricted Area - this hunting, or transport hunters to and from the hunting season: restriction applies to the operation of all motor location of wildlife is prohibited Sept I to Dec,5. vehicles for any purpose; snowmobiles are per- Big Creek Provincial Park* . ,(lYU 5-3,5-4) VWest Fraser Road - 400 m (l/4 mile) restric- mitted Dec. I - Mar 31, except in Ts'yl-os Par( Bowron Lake Provincial Park tion, south from the City of Quesnel limits to see Map Ell. . , .(those portions in IYU's 5- 15,7-5,7-6 only) the intersection ofthis road and Grouse Road MU 5.6 Cariboo Mountains Provincial Park * (located just north west of Rudy Johnson Bridge), (MU s-rs) The Halfirlay South FSR is closed to all non- see Map E2 l. Cariboo River Provincial Park *(YU 5-15) industrial motor vehicle trafric. t) Stum Lake - Between Mar: I and Aug. 31, Churn Creek Protected Area* , (MU 5-3) MU 5-7 hunting, trapping and the discharge of flrearms is prohibited within the Stum (Pelican) Lake See Yap E7 I Nekite River Spawning Channel - Hunting and Provincial Park.The area includes all of Stum Fiordland RecreationArea,,...(l'lu 5-9) the discharge of firearms is prohibited within Lake below the high water mark and all of the Flat Lake Provincial Park* .. .,.(MU 5-2) I 00 m of the Department of Fisheries and ' islands. Hakai Recreation Oceans spawning channel, Area .(lYU 5-B) VTibbles Road Single prolectiles prohibited; Homathko RivenTatlayoko Protected MU 5-8 see Map E 18. Area* .,,(MU5-5) * Nusatsum-Noeick Forest Service Road and MU 5-t4 Itcha llgachuz Provincial Park* any side roads - southerly and westerly from AJundion Sheep Range Provincial Park Xotor .(r'4u s_ t2) Kilometre l5 to South BentinckArm. Vehicle Restricted Area - this restriction applies function Sheep Range Provincial Park * 0 Snootli Creek Park - The discharge of to the operation of all motor vehicles for any (r,4u s- t4) firearms is prohibited. purpose; see Map E20, Kluskoil Lake Provincial Park* (MU 5-13) VHwy 20 - Between Bella * Doc English Vehicle Restricted Area - access is Coola and the west- MooseValley Provincial Park * . (V1U 5-2) restrided erly boundary ofl-wee6muir hlt - see Map E 17. to designated roads; portions of this Nazko Lake Provincial Park* . (MU 5- l3) area are private land and for safety reasons, MU 5-9 hunters are requested not to hunt in these Nunsti Provincial Park .(l'4U 5-4) I Ocean Falls No Shooting Area - see Map E 19, areas; see Yap E22. Schoolhouse Lake Provincial Park* MU 5-t2 VWest Fraser Road - 400 m (l/4 mile) restric- . ..(MU s_2)

tion; see description under MU 5- | 3, See lYap E2 | . Ts'yl-os Provincial Park* . .(XU 5-4 5-5) * Upper Dean River Main Haul Road northerly Tweedsmuir Provincial Park from its intersection with Far Creek. MU s-r5 See lYaps El6,El7 . .(MU 5-10,5-l 1,5-1,5-2) * Clusko-Thunder Mountain Forest Service A Eureka Peak MotorVehicle Restricted Area - this restriction White Pelican Provincial Park Road and any side roads - restriction is north- applies to the operation of all motor vehicles for any purpose; westerly from the of this road and the see lYap E23. . . . .(MU s- t3, s_ t4) .junction Snowmobiles Clusko River: allowed December I to ) Park, Recreation Areas and Protected Areas April30. marked with an asterisk (*) are exempt from I Michelle-Baezaeko Forest Service Road and * Spanish No-Name Lake Forest Service Road the No Hunting No Shooting Restnction within any side roads - westerly from Kilometre 66 of - northerly and easterly from the No-Name 400m ofthe centerline of park roads. this road (66 km past the junction with the Lake Forest Service Recreatronal Site. ) Nazko Road). Park and recreation areas not listed above * Crooked Lake Forest Service Road and any are closed to hunting and closed to the dis- *'P" (or Punky) Road (Riverside Forest side roads from its point of commencement to charge of {irearms. Products) and any side roads - restricted north its termination. ) The use of horses, from Kilometre 57 of this road (this road runs motor vehicles, motorcy- I Wells No Shooting Area - see Map E25. cles, snowmobiles, other north of Hwy 20 from Chilanko Fork). self-propelled vehicles or cycles is generally prohibited in park and * Beeftrail Main Road. NATIONAL PARKS recreation areas except where specifically lCorlacrew Road - except for industrial ) Hunting is prohibited in all National Parks, authorized. forestry purposes. PROVINCIAL I MU 5-12 (entire management unit) PARKS, Unlicenced MotorVehicle Restricted Area - the RECREATION AREAS AND operation of motor vehicles to hunt game, PROTECTED AREAS Teepee Ranch transport game, transport equipment and sup- ) Heart Hunters are encouraged to remove gut Accommodation plies which are intended for or in support piles for Hunters of from near hiking trails or known areas Log cabins with cooking facilities hunting, or transport hunters to and from the of recreational use on if that is not possi- Meals available location of wildlife is prohibited Sept I to Dec,5. ble, to advise park staff of kill locations. Family Vacations Cattle r horse drives, pack trips, ranch stay 5- 13 ) Hunters game t'lu should note that big seasons in with unlimited riding most parks are under Limited Entry Hunting * Michelle-Baezaeko Forest Service Road and Box 5, Big Creek, B.C. Restrictions. Consult the current Limited Entry any side roads - see description under MU 5- I 2. Hunting Synopsis for map details. Phone/Fax: 001-250 194-44Ii9 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.tpheari.com ...59

Mao El 100 Mile House No Map E2 Rose l-ake No Shooting Map E3 Williams Lake and Williams l-ake River No ShootingArea (situate in MU 5-2). Areia (situate in MU 5-2). ShootingArea (situate in MU 5-2).

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Mao E6 Knife Creek Motor Vehlde Restriaed Area closed year round (situate in MU 5-2). Mao E8 Gasoard - Churn Creek Road shown in dashed line is ATV RestriaidArea and sharp- oPen. closed area (situate in Map E7 Churn Creek Protected Area (situate in MU 5-3). Motor ffi'aft$:r" vehicles prohibited except on designated roads.

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Mao E9Yohetta Mountain Goat Limlted Entry Huntins Areas for Mountain Griat MU f4, zones ('""., A, B, E, F, H,I, The oDeration of \ Xc.t. all terrain vihicles fdr the our- pose of hunting, to tnnspdn eouioment or wildlife. or to A*14 7*;{l#li$-H trinioon hunters to or from ("",nn, the dcation of wildlife is orohib- or ruil I Mao El(} Ooen area for Bishorn Sheeo huntins in MU 54.T}e ited in theYohetta LEH aiea. rcniainder of MU 54 is cb$d to Blgh

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The first recovery plan for caribpu in rH R:IEN E: cARr W u srxllc: 1..,*,:ffi lffi 5Ew.lG:,dregighdtf on,i,ab[1gatel,the.,. 3. lhe ,p vlnrC*;iund.er,$e:INatibnal Accoru1,m,,$n5:,, soutn-easee'n ponton oT Ine Provrnce Vde legat piotection to the Cari- , :::,:,tCom i n' t Calted,,iiXotint{n. Caaibo:ui".),,ii,,:,:r: . ? lfi,LY)blth€;;recerali Pllovln€la! and teryllor- immedlate ' ': :t ,, i:: :; :.. ,,,- :: , ::: was released in the fall 2002. ral qomrntl- bou hbnds.in the MU's abo-ve of l"ttntslers responsluq.ror wltctlle : listed the,,C€SE\Alf:C rcrSpb*se, GGS EW! C" gqat]o ni 1:,,),,1n,;teiponee,,to designe;: tr r.rrl ted to a national approach for the protection ,1,;;;,!,11,, :to: :th,e, I rr:deSi of species at risk in Canada,Thg colmit; tffi6iigriii$hrr€o1um$ia1s,,cgmmiq1 nt,,to ffie,,,,, tion, British Columbia's commitment to the ni Nationil Aicord, ind proilamation pf the mentgthat.w-ere made are ouUlned ln:Ine ,'. l$'h5lAeia fd;,the]]tuHow1,ng,]:aetio :we*, :;r i , .l :N - at RiskrAtg:the::following,,,. :; Natronal Accord for.the rrotectton , n...in,.29CI0 ,federal,$pecies i,:i ot: ,Und6iit 1.i.and..?0CI".l.02iii''...ttt .::..:::::: Risk For actions"have beCn implemented in 2003-04: lo".:jo."l (the NatjonalAc-qnrd). ;il1l,Wumujfiwete,,n(}tifed,,in,the,,[0001C1;;,,;,,,;,,,r,: , I . I ne l\Orlnern LanDou tecnnlcat Acvlsorv IunneF,lnTon'narlon; see 1' ' 'r 'r ' : ::iiiiiiild,i{ffiingi S}hCI' sisi:that:.Eeribou::in.,ths, li:trlJ:is listed above had been designated as ,,,,,,,,€orymittee, develbped a, d aaft rbvefyri:,,,i,, : I - . h rrds,,(p,ri ntip les, Ewlindex.htm .. . ..:: .'. : l\atronally I nreateneC.. ::1:;:,;$irate-gy,f at ! nclu bs si.. d and evaluation criteria) rnder w4rich sport I ln_May,,20-00the natiolal.-Cglnmiuee on , ,2i;;;Tl!1ose.],tY;tili$.:lino$In:rta::liate,,Sorea!,,,,,1,,111,,,, v huntiag iotrld be maitained foi a local the 5tatus of hndangered wrldlrte !n Lanada ;1q;i;1,,€iiiibo1,,{finlls 8;,7,4,9;::7i5.5',:a*d,, 7;5,6),, ,;^;;i:; n4\:;: ,:::: :,:::! ! ::!; :;::.. ::::: Ciribou population within rhe re-overy gesrgla-leo al carLoou me ,, {uu)EVvrL) !n .:ti::iiw€rei:cloffi$rts.i:Ca,1ibbu,riF:unt+n$.i!nii20CI1tt.:::::: gstabtlShing, we1l, as gtride ll nel, fo r, a:i southern two-thinds of BC (re-ferred to as the *l}lJ,.5 ;,!, 2,,,., , :,area,::tF: i 3i! i bolliihu.ritijng atlbnc . . .iin, ii€, .rc :, t ,,,, :,cbngervativer allOw lg::haiv€t'r level,thai SoUIhem Mountain Population); as,well as ; ',were changed tc only allow caribou to willl,not ir,npede ,rlecoVery,iCtions,:::,ii:,: carjbou in a portion of north.eastern BC , ,,, ,:::.::,.:i:.,..,,1 , tit:ii.iio,hF.:bEih$f$e*ed,,11.h*er::the::r$|lpoiilt,,but,[i, ai tne Aqga!,rgnulation) asi ?, Uslng the #andaids,,set bl the Comrnittee;,,, (1eAr{O .,, regulat.ion' in 2001 ., ', '. Nationally Threatehed,Thrs designation affects determined., 4 The development of caribou recover:y : i iie€$nal::wildfifb,,,biotogists.:have. p-opu!atfon,,, me roilowlng vviloilTe, t-tanasement Ljnft-s: was ntated ,:,,,:,$bt:th:e::ftha]f$achuz;;-ar!bou increasing,,pbp,ulation}, and,,, :i Region 5, MU 5:12 : 6f* ,::,,,,,{2;50CI,,an!ma1s, . "'ol' :,,,the::Chase"Sgstut , ., population :,(575i ah,ifi alsr,rrl i.,r.. ol tit$fr :i::":: R€ .r.6:rM\/$J.,0;.1 i1.$1*;'.6i4' ) ln respoRse to tne.lustvvlL desrgnatr.on, i:andiirs; :18: i ! $table::pbF:ulati6n) meet the,,conse*at1oh,,,,,,, i 7;,?7,rle$xdti7i38 and Bntish Columbia's commitment to the r:r:, r 1,'.8#iun,.7. 1FriUs.i7l?0, . l+lt:t:.....1:ii f0ii.a]lowing,,a,,hbrveSl SeasonS,:,,,,: :,:,,,, ;...iRgb11,.7S3:lhrlUi$iiTiii!i9i.i7ifi|.i.iTit2i.7;3..1.i..Ttiitj.i. NatiolalAccord, the following were imple- ::::::::trnter:ia have remarned open in MUs 5- 12, 6-17,6- mented in 2002103: ....,...3,9,.,?=431.rd8j.?#,gi.iyls;$.rand..?;$f:,.i't.,t,,,,,,,,iiiii...,; l8 .7-37 and 7-38

9l g::B€lfo.urt laJe ; i}...lrr..May.z00jli.iC(}$ffiC.,rcviffid.ffiei$an... i{,1:::,}4li:iltr7":l ),,wap,,,CtoSed, 3,,,Carelbou,hunting:s6asons, te,,cfo'sed,,,1h,,,,,,.:,, o{ i1 Can,a{a to:caribouhunting.... woodlald t4Us 6- I 1us 3rib3u 1d ,5on- ^ ! ,6-2,6-4,7-2t ,7-22,7-30,7-3t , arTneo me nanonary mreal€nec aestgtaqons: 2 All car.ibou herds with General Open 7 36,aid7 43. These car"ibou are cohsidered at risl< because, .ll e ...ar.'ea l .iir:.1;l$€#ond,iw.ith.[n.:lhe;:cfi$fiWIC] ..l..Ganibou in the nonthem 6ne:tlrird,6f* e:,,,,,, Bf:Eoh$ervatior, rreontems:o.v€riithein::imffiediri..,; mlna8ed'sn the "5 point bull regula- ,, I 1 , ,,1 : :: ye5 province have not been listed and are not ale ano longeF.Ierrn vr:aoilfty, {on, only. : ,:,,r :ir.i coverec Dytnrs notree. These M.U. boundaries are For a more defi nition consuh tjre B.C. Recreational Adas, 5th edition. BAG LIMITS ) Beyond 400 m on either side of metres of either side of the road allowance ) Deer:The bag limit and possession limit Todagin Mtn. MiningAccess Rd (MU 6- of theTopley Landing Road (Hwy I l8) for mule (black-tailed) deer is l, except in 20) between Coyote Cr.and Lat.S9 29 betweenTopley and Granisle (MU 6-8). MUs 6- l2 and 6- 13, where the bag limit 1.8 and Long. 129 38 3.6 (start of ) The hunting of all wildlife is prohibited is 15 and possession limit is 5.The bag alpine),then beyond l0 m on either within 2 km of either side of the l'4uddy limit and possession limit for white-tailed side ofthe road to its end atLat.ST Lake/Golden BearAccess Road (MUs 6,22, deer is l. 42 13.43 and Long. t29 48 1.04. 6-26). LIMITED ENTRY ) Beyond 400 m on either side of > White (Kermode) and blue (Glacier) HUNTTNG (LEH) Goldpan Rd (MU 6-23) from Dease colour phases ofthe black bear are closed to LakeTownsite to its junction with hunting throughout the Skeena Region. Note ) The seasons shown in the attached tables Little Eagle River. that these animals are rarely pure in colour are for general open seasons only. If you are ) Beyond 400 m on either side of Hot and are usually somewhat dirby Hunters hunting under an LEH authorization, the Lakes Rd and side roads (MU 6-24), should pass up any very light-coloured black species, class of animal (age/sex) ortime between its junction with Hwy 37 and bear: period during which you are authorized to Lat.59 29 1.8 and Long. t29 38 3.6 ) Lucy lsland (in the vicinity of Langara hunt may be different than those shown in (start ofalpine),then beyond t0 m on Island, Queen Charlotte lslands) is aWildlife this publication. either side of the road to its end at Sanctuary and hunting, trapping and the dis- VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS Lat.59 30 13.5 and Long. t29 32 12.0. charge of firearms are prohibited (MU 6-13). l. The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife is ) Beyond 400 m on either side of ) Please avoid shooting collared wildlife. See prohibited in MUs 6-4, 6-5,6-6,6-8,6-9, Cassiar Townsite/Quartzerock Creek P.23. access 6- | 5 and 6-30, year round. roads (MU 6-24) commencing NOTICETO at the junction MOOSE 2. The use of snowmobiles is permitLed to of Hwy 37 and Cassiar Townsite HUNTERS transport wildlife, transport equipment, access road, then west to CassiarTownsite, ) A series of rut closures are in place along firearms or supplies or transport hunters then north along various rights of way as set out below: to and from the location of wildlife in Quartzerock Creek access road to 400 m beyond L There is no open season for moose during MUs 6-4, 6-5,6-6,6-8,6-9,6- t5 and 6-30, the headwaters of the period Sept.25 to Oct. l0 within 400 from Dec. 16 to Mar: 3 l. Quartzerock Cr. ) Beyond 400 m on either side of meters of 3. The use of all motor vehicles to hunt ' Midway MineAccess trail (MU 6.24) Klappan Rail Grade (MUs 6- 18, 6-20). wildlife, transport wildlife, transporl equip- ' from its juntion with an unnamed trait Highway 37,from the Junction of the ment, firearms or supplies which are locally known as the Midway Mine Dease Lake turnoffto theYukon border intended for or in support of hunting, or (MUs 6-23, AccessTrail, then south along the trail 6-24). See Map F32. transport hunters to and from the loca- ' to a point 5 km north of the Little the road locally known as Blue River Road, tion of wildlife is prohibited beyond 400 east from Highway 37 to the Rancheria River and including 400 m Blue River metres on either side of the following lndian Reserve #2 (MU 6-23). See Map F32. beyond that point (Map F29). roads between Aug. I and Nov. 15: ' the trail locally known as One Ace Mountain )Jade/Boulder Road (MUs 6-19 andT-52) COMPULSORY Road, wesl from Highway 37 to One Ace Mountain (YlU 6-24).See from the junction ofJade/Boulder Road and INSPECTION & Map F32. ' the road locally Highway 37 east to Boulder City [ake, Letain REPORTING known as McDame Road, southeasterly from Highway 37 near Good Lake,Wolverine Lake and Elephant Lake, then ) In addition to those species requiring Hope Lake to Atan Lake (MU6-23). See south along Kr-rlcho Creek to Provencher Compulsory lnspectron or Compulsory Map F32. Lake and back along the road to its junction Reporting provincially all moose taken in ' Adsit Lake Road (MU 5-24). with Jade/Boulder Road again. Region 6 must be Compulsory Reported ' Goldpan Road (MU 5-23). ) Middle Range Road (MU 6- l9) from its within 30 days of the date of kill, See page l5 ' Jade/Boulder Road (MU 6- t9). junction with Jade/Boulder Road to 400m for requirements. ' Todlgan Mountain MiningAccess Road (MU beyond its end. NOTICE TO HUNTERS 6-20). 4. The use of all motor vehicles is ) A Nisga'a Hunting Licence is not ' the road and trail locally known as the prohibited above 1400 metres in required for 2003 but may be imple- Barrington Burn Road from the junciion elevation on Tsatia nearTelegraph Mountain (MU mented by 2004. Call l-866-633-0888. Creek (MU 6-22) (Vap F40). 6-20), Klastline Plateau (MU 6-2 I ' Twenty Mile Road (east ), ) Access to the Endako Mines and of the Hyland Level Mountain (MU 6-22,6-2O) River), south from the Alaska Highway Huckleberry Mines Sites (t'4U 6-4) is prohib- to and Gnat Pass (MU 6-19).This the Liard River (MU 6-23). See Map F34. ited under the Minei & Trespass Acls. applies to both roads and off-road ' the road locally known as Midway ) Hunters should check special area maps areas. Mine/Silverlip Road, south from the yukon for no shooting and no hunting areas that 5. Between May I and Nov. lS,the border to the mine site (MU 6-24) might apply in areas they wish to hunt (pgs (Map F32). use of all motor vehicles along the 68 -7t). following roads/trails is prohibited: that portion of the Alaska Highway in ) No Shooting Areas: Hunters should note MU 6-2s (Map F4l). ) Beyond 400 m on either side ofAdsit the Highway No ShootingAreas as outlined the road locally known Lake Rd (MV 6-24) and the road lead- as the Smart River on pages 20 &21 . Road, north from the Alaska ing to Porcupine Lake and including Highway to ) Hunters should be aware that the dis- theYukon border (MU 5-25). See Map F4l 400 m beyond the end of both rroads. charge of a firearm is prohibited within 400 the road locally known as Logjam Creek ...65 Road, north from the Alaska Highway to Babine River Corridor Provincial Park Pitman River Protected Area theYukon border (MU 6-25). See Map F4l .(MU 6-le) eora., u"t prortn.,.i t"#fr"11i?] RainbowAlley Prov. Park . . . .(MU 6-8) ' Highway 7 from theYukon border to Atlin " (rYU 6-2s). Boulder Creek Prov Park . . . .(MU 6-9) Seven Sisters Provincial Park and Boya Lake Prov.Park ...... (MU 6-23) ...... (l'4U5-9) ' the road locally known as Surprise Lake ProtectedArea person shall hunt or discharge firearms Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Prov. Park Road or DiscoveryAvenue from Highway No from April I to Sept. 30. See lYaps F22to F74 . . .(MU 6-20) 7 to Surprise Lake (MU 6-25), See Map F35. Bulkley Provincial Park Spatsizi Headwaters Provincial Park ' the road locally l

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Map F2 Blunt Mountain SpecialArea Map F3 Babine River No ShootingArea (sitrlate in MU 6-8).The open season and'Grizf Bear Closed Area (Sept I - for bow hunting of mountain goat is Nov 15 onlv) I km on either side of river Aug I 5 to Oct. 19. (situate in ftU o-e1

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P'4.t3. [\] sho s*$ Map Fl Tweedsmuir Park No HuntingAreas (situate in MUs 5-10.5-l 1,6-1, 6-2).The gen- h,t.l,J. dral ooen huntins season for bull moose in 612 inTweedsmuir Park is Oct 20 to MU Mao F4 Lakehe Lake No Map F6 Tadow Road No Shooting Nov 15. ShobtinsArea and Shouuns Afti 04 kn ei$er side of road On[ArEa (situate in MU 6-ll). (siarate in MU 6-9).

Map FB l-ake Kathlyn No Shooting B. c :s B est-selliug xure ntional xtlns Areria (situate in MU &9 ). nntlable nt wost hooksbrts Map F7 Smithers Bull Moose Limited Entry HuntingArea (situ- have it' atein MU 6-10 and in porcions of 6-3,6'l l).The general open or huntins season for bull'moose in this area ii frombct 20 to Oct shryyel.lirut 26 For those oortions of MUs 6'3 and 6- I I that are out- onli 1-800-665-3302 side o{the shaded Smithers Bull Moose LEH area,the general open season for bull moose is Sept l0 to Nov 15.

68 ... Map F l0 Skeena and Babine Mtn. Mountain Goat Limited Entrv HuntingAreas (situate in MtJs 6J, 64,6-q 6-9, 6-10, 6- I t, 6- I 4, 6- I 5; 6-30) and Mountain Goat Closed Area in MU 6-30. Note: no open season for mountain goats on Skip Mountain (situate in lYU 6-14).

Map F9 Hueon Bry l%unain and Srnidrers Cornnrtry Forest t lo ShoodqArca (siune in r{.i 69).

Map Fll !qnd*!q.No ShootingArea (situate in MU 6-12).

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Map F l3 Queen Charlotte Citv No Map F15 Houston Communiry ShootingArea (situate in MU 6-'i3) Shooting Area (situate in fn",i.lJl"

I Map F l4 Naikoon Park No Shootins or Huriting Area (situate in MU 6- I 3), Ffinters City ot I should note the 50 metre strios alons the Tenace --1 - bank of the Tlell River are op'en for \,i#lfl44h!t t__. Shotguns with Shot Only as ihdicated on L.1 759 1.1760 map. (Closed along Hwy).

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Mao F l9 Masset No ShobtinsArea (situ- I'lap Fl6 oJl.f+._e No ShootingArea .C.'g, ate rn MU 6-t3). I in MUs 6-9, 6- l 5). $ituate Delkatla Sloush Wildlife Sanciuary - no hunting, trapping or dtscharge ol @$PREVAIR ilrearms. AIRCRAFT CHARTER SERVICE | _s Box299,Aflln,BC VoW1A0 W Phone:250651-7716 Map F l8 Khuueymateen Provincial Map F I 7 Pon Clements No Shootinq Park No HuntinsArea (situate in MU 6- ffi *r*651.2240 Area and Kumdis Bay Shouun with shit l4). Huntins of iildlife irrohibited in the only area (situate in l4U 6-'13). valley belofr 1,000 m a6ove sea level. Mao F20 Bear Pass Map F22 Spatsizi Caribou, Mountain Sheep Moilntain Goat Limited Mao F2lb Nass Mountain Goat Closed and'Moose Limited Entry HuntingAreas (situ- Entry Hunting Area (situate Are; (MU 6-16). ate in MU 6-19,6-20). in MU 6-14).

MaD F25 Spatsil (Cold Fish-Gladys t-at[) Ecolosiol Reierve No Hundns Map F26 Todagin Mountain No Rrei (siuratE in MU 6-20). Cold Fish- ShootingArca Mounain Goat Closed bke Camo No ShootinsAreaThe Area and motor vehicle Prohibited Limited Mountain Goat discharse bf firearms is irohibited Mao F23 Soatsizi Mountain Goat Mao F24 Soauizi Area (siunte in MU G20). See vehicle 6-19,6- (situate within I km of Cold Fish Lake Gmp Entry HuntihgArea (situate in MU CloiedArei in MU 6-20). restriaions on page 65. 20).

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Mao F29 Midwav MineAccess Trail.When usins'the access trail, Mao F27 Mt. Edziza Park Map F28 Omineca Mining Road the use of moto-r vehicles is pro- Molntain Sheeo and Extdnsion ShootinsArea No hibited bevond the shaded area Mountain Goad Limited (situate in MUs 6- 18, /-39). shown ab6ve from Aus I to Nov (situate 15 (situate in MU 6-24). illl{ri:fi ir ^reas

Mao F32 Cassiar Road Moose Closed Areia (situate in MU 6-23). Huntins of moosi is orohibited within 400m-of BIue Rivei One Ace Mountain, Midway Minins and McDame Roads and Mao F30Atlin Mountain Sheeo Limited Entry HuntingArea and Mao F3l Atlin Park Mountain Goat Closed and Hishfav 37 from theYukon border to Molntain Sheep Open Area frcim Aug I - Oci l56ituite in MU No'Hundng Area (situate in MUs 6-25, 6-27). Ddue [ake from Sept 25 to Oa 10. 6-2s,6-2n. 70... Map F35 Surprise l-ake Moose Closed Area (situate in MU 6-25). Hunting of moose is prohibited from 25 6 Oa l0 within m of the roads listed in the legend.

MapMaD F34FJ4 Twentytwentv t'lMile Road Closed Area (situate in MU 6-23). Hur{tinHuntins of moose is orohibited with- in 400m of twenry Mileile Road froni Sept 25 to Oct t0.

Map F33 Tasish Hishlands Mountain A O'Donnell River Rd. LimitedEntrylluntins Area. Goit B Kuthai Lake Access Rd. (situate in MUs 6-27,6-28): C O'Donnell River Placer l'4ining D Wilson Creek Place l'4inins Rd

Map F39 Teslin Lake Moose Closed Area (situate in MU 6-25). Hundng of moose is orohibited from Sedt 25 to Oct l0 with 400m of the shore'of and over the por- don ofTeslin Lake south ofrhe north end of Shaman lsland (Burial lsland) and includ- C Consoldon Creek Rd. D GadysLakeMinngLoop ing Shaman lsland.

Mao F38 Gladvs l-ake Moose Cloied Area (siiuate in MU 6-25). Map F36 Bull Creek Road Moose Hunting of moose is prohibited from Cloied Area (situate in MU 6-25). Sept 25to Oct l0 within 400m of Hunting of moose is prohibited with- F37 Map O'Donnell Road Moose the road listed in the legend. in 400 in of Bull Crerik Rd from Sept Closed Area (situate in MU 6-25). 25 to Oa 10. Huntins of moose is orohibited River Rd. Logiam Creek Rd within 400m of O'Dcinnell Road from Sept 25 to Oct 10. ttH, Brinsh Ciilirmoia .,-=.=n*or" S'9' tv8, u. r)*.cd CREEK $"as o(t f 9$il1

u4r;/awNoffi- -: PARK Map F40 Barrington Burn Road Map F42 Kawdy Caribou Limited Mo6se Closed AIea (situate in Map F4l Alaska Highway Moose Closed Entry HuntingAiea (situate in MU 6- MU 6-22). Huntins of moose is Area (situate in MU 6-25). Hunting of 25 ahd 6-26). Caribol hunting is by ",{00m tu{.i.!" I orohibkeil within of moose is prohibited within 400m of that LEH only. s"*.t \ Barrington Burn Road from Sept oonion of theAlaska Hishwav (Hishwavl) 25 to bct 10. in MU 6-25, Smart RiveiRoat indtosi;nl Creek Road from Sept 25 to Oct 10. "

Mao F43 Adin Mointain Goat Limited Entrv Hunting only'Area and Atlin Park Mountain Sheeo and Caribou Closed Area (situ- are in MUs 6-25, 6-26,6-2n.

Map F44 ln that portion of Atlin Parh within MUs 6- 25 and 6-27, the hunting of allwildlife is prohibited. These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the B.C. RecreationalAdas,5th edition.

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72... and supplies which are intended for or in Bowron Lake Pr.ovincial Park (those por' BAG LIMITS . . . .MU 7-5, 7-6, 5-15 only) support of hunting, or transport hunters to tions in . . . . mule (black-tailed) Carp Lake Prov. Park and Protected Area ) Deer:The bag limit for and from the location of wildlife' (Omineca/Peace) is deer in Region 7 A and 78 7- 18, 7-23 7'30 MUs 7-2 to to porr. : : :[UU 1-3i] two. Only one buck may be taken in region 7A chase Provinci"l :. :.... and 7-37 to 7-39 Close-to-the-Edge Prou Park and 78 combined,The bag limit for mule deer and from Man 3l to Dec. 15 ProtectedAre^ ...... (YlU7-lB) in 78 is one in two years, therefore a buck A access road to Kalwa Recreation Area Crooked River Provincial Park.(addition on mule deer buck in 78 can- hunter who takes a beyond Buchanan Creek (MU 7-l 8) west side of Crooked River onlY) year of not take another in 78 until the calendar MU 7-3 year have piov. the kill and subsequent calendar V Morkrll Forest Road and that part of MU oarri larc r;- r";lfl,iJiflJ;" if you harvested a mule deer ...(l'4U7-12) expired. Note: 7-3 it accesses from rts crossing Fraser Lakesadditiononly,. buck in 78 in 200 I under the previous one Ed Bird-Estella Provincial Park . .(MU 7-40) River during the periods April l5 to June deer in three years bag limit, you can not take Erg Mountain Provincial Park . . . .(l1U 7-5) l5 and August l5 to November 20. Lake and another male deer buck in 78 until the 2004 Eskers Provincial Park -Taginchil MUs 7-7 to 7'15 southwest additions only ...... (l4U 7-15) season, One mule deer may be antlerless avail- i 4:30am to 8:00am from Aug. l5 to Aug' 3l Evanoff Provincial Park ...... (MU 7-17) able only under a Limited Entry Hunting autho- <) 5:30am to 9:00am from Sept. I to Sept.30 FingenTatuk Provincial Park . . . . .(ltlu 7-l l) bag limit for white-tailed deer is one. rization.The I 6:30am to l0:00am from OcL I to Nov 15 Finlay - Russel Protected Area(Y1U 7-39'7-40) ) Grouse:The regional daily aggregate bag MUs 7-38' 7-39 Finlay - Russel Provincial Park(l'4U l-39'7-40) for grouse is l0 (blue, spruce (Franklin), Park limit I the entire area Fort George Canyon Provincial ruffed).The regional daily bag limit for MU 7-40 ...... (MUs7-9,7-10) ptarmigan is i0. FosterArm ProtectedArea ..... (l'4U 7-2) V on all side roads ofthe Finlay Russel Forest ) Thinhorn Mountain Sheep:The regional Fraser River Provincial Park .,..(MU 7-10) Road, including the Selkutz Forest Road, Area is one sheep in three years'A Giscome Portage Trail Protected bag limit leading towards the Russel Range...... (YU7-74) hunter who harvests a thinhorn sheep can- Heather Dina Provincial Park . .(MU 7-30) hunt or kill anotherthinhorn sheep until COMPULSORY - not Holliday CreekArch ProtectedArea (MU 7-3) the calendar year ofthe kill and two subse- & INSPECTION Jackman Flats Provincial Park . (MU 7-2) quent calendar years have expired.This only REPORTING Kakwa Provincial Park and ProtectedArea applies if the sheep taken is determined by ) ln addition to those species requiring ...(l]u 7-|8,7-l9) compulsory inspection to be under 8 years Compulsory lnspection or Compulsory Kwadacha RecreationArea .... (lYU 7-41) Provincial Park of age, otherwise the bag limit is I mountain Reporting provincially hunters are required Kwadacha Wilderness . .(Ytu 7 -4 t, 7 -42,1 -s0) sheep (provincially) per year: Contad the to submit the front incisor tooth of all Lower Raush Protected Area . . . .(MU 7-4) MWLAP office in Prince George for more moose taken in Region 7A (Omineca) within I Monkman Provincial Park that portion in information. Data - 30 days of the date of kill in a Harvesl MU 7-18 only LIMITED ENTRY Card "Tooth Return" envelope. See page l 5 Mount Blanchet Provincial Park (YU7-17) HUNTING (LEH) for requirements. Mount Pope Provincial Park . . .(l'lu 7-25) Mount Robson Provincial Park - Swift ) The seasons shown in the attached tables NOTICETO HUNTERS Current Creek addition only . . . .(l'lu 7- l3) seasons only. lf you are hunting, are are for general open ) Hunters, while returning from Mudzenchoot Provincial Park . . .(MU 7-28) hunting under an LEH authorization,the required to keep (a) an incisor tooth, of a Muscovite Lakes Provincial Park .(VU7-29) species, class of animal (age/sex) or time calf moose, and (b) the antlers and an incisor Nechako Canyon ProtectedArea (MU 7-12) period durrng which you are authorized to tooth of a bull moose, taken in the Onlineca Omineca ProtectedArea ...... (t'lu 7-38) hunt may be different than those shown in sub-region, and the species licence under Omineca Provincial Park .. .(YU7-79'7-38) this publication. which the moose was taken together and Ptarmigan Creek Prov. Park and Protected (MU7-5) available for inspectron by an officer of Area.. VEHICLE RESTRICTION Purden Lake Provincial Park addition only MWLAP .(YU 7'7) OMINECA SUB.REGION ) A few white moose have been noticed in ) There are a number of restrictions and Rubyrock Lake Prov Park .(tYUs 7-25,7-26) MU 7- | 3. Hunters are requested not to Provincial , . . . .(l'4U 7-5) prohibitions in this Region. Slim Creek Park shoot a white moose due to their unique- Small River Caves Provincial Park (f4U 7-3) lnformation signs may be posted at the ) ness and viewing value to all people who Stuart Lake Marine Park ...... (lYU 7-25) road and vehicle restric- points of ciosure for enjoy wiidlife. Stuart Lake Provincial Park . . . . .(t'1U 7-25) tions.These signs are for the benefit of PARKS Stuart River Provincial Park (MU 7-13'7-15) hunters, but it is the hunters' responsibility to NATIONAL Sugarbowl - Grizzly Den Prov. Park and recognize closures whether a sign is in place ) Hunting is prohibited in all National Parks, Protected Area (vu 7-s,7-7,7-t7) or not. PROVINCIAL PARKS, Sustut Protected Area . .(f4U 5- I B) Provincial Park . . . . .(1"1U 5- lB, 7-38) V All YlotorVehicles to hunt wildlife,trans- AREAS AND Sustut port wildlife, transPort firearms or equip- RECREATION Takla Lake Marine Park ...... (YU 7-27) Provincial Park (No open season for ment and supplies which are intended for PROTECTED AREAS Tatlatui gut mountain sheep) (MU7-39) or in supporl of hunting, or transport ) Hunters are encouraged to remove Three Sisters Lake Prov. Park . . . .(MU 7-9) location of piles from near hiking trails or known areas hunters to and from the Trembleur Lake Provincial Park .(MU 7-26) of recreational use or; if that is not possible, wildlife. Upper.Raush ProtectedArea ....(lYU 7-4) locations. t ATVs (including motorcycles and snowmo- to advise park staffof kill WestTwin Provincial Park and Protected 29 of the Park and biles) to hunt wildlife, transport wildlife, ) ln keeping with Section Area,. (MU7-5) transport firearms or equipment and sup- Recreation Area Regulations, the following Whiskers Point Provincial Park - southeast plies which are intended for or in support Parks and Recreation Areas are open to the addition only . . .(YU t-24) discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows of hunting, ortransport hunters to and ) use of horses, motor vehicles, motorcycles, only during a lawlul game hunting season: from the location of wildlife. snowmobiles, other self-propelled vehicles or Arctic Pacific Lakes Pr.ovincial Park A Snowmobiles to hunt wildlife, transport cycles is generally prohibrted in park and recre- ...... (MU 7-16,7-t8,7-23) wildlife, transport firearms or equiPment Bobtail Mountain Provincial Park (f4U 7- l2) ation areas except where specifically authonzed. .. .73 Your Wilderness; Connection lt; ],,,,,,,. ,,,,,-nreilrfu Ut*tihg,,iffi {--. 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PfuGffi City Bdrddiy E o tut.{.t- o Stuart Lake 7-*n E o Paaren's ah o o E:#i ."r.,.19# :o at 1.1643A o o 1.1643 Eo 1.1644 1.1665 1.550 1.549 The Omineca Wildlife Patrol are volunteer members from the ranks of the Spruce City Wildlife Association, and are members t'lao G9 Red Rock Seed Orchard Mao G l0 Paaren! Beach No of the BC Wildlife Federation. We are supported by local busi- No'shootingArea (situate in MU ShobtinpArea (situate in MUs nesses including Prince George Motors, Canfor, Howie's Marine 7, r 0). 7- I 3, 7-15). and Northern Trout Fitters Fly & Tackle Shop who have taken a dedicated approach to the conservation of wildlffe, fish, and the environment. By using the method of "Observe, Record, and Reporf'to the Conservation Officer Services, we can all be effective in reduc- ing poaching and other criminal activities that are in violation of laws, for the protection of wildlife and their habitat. The SCWA offers a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to a conviction of wildlife and environmental infractions. For more information contact Larry at (250) 962-9320 or Bob at (250) 964-0909. POACHERS ARE THIEVES THEY STEAL FROM ALL OF US PLEASE Map Gll Miworth No Shooting Mao G l2 Gleason Creek Mountain Areh (situate in MU 7-15). Goit Closed Area (situate in . oBSERVE . RECORD . REPORT. MU 7-r8). VIOLATORS OR SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES CALL 1-800-663-WILD ...75 4,, . fri.Ll.i" \":e?*^*! t-sY I Ii.ro dtr - .{li 1km N either side of the road "*J

fd.ti. "'ElNq Map G l3 Kennedy Siding No 6*18 Aiken Lake 5hooting or. Hunting Area.(MU 7-23). Hundng and discharse of fiiearms rs Map G l5 Omineca Minins Road prohibiied from NoV 6 to March 3l Ext6nsion No ShootinsArEa Map Gl6 Edozadellv No Humins Map G l4 Ospika River Mtn Goat (situate in MUs 6-18, /-39). Aru (situate in MU 7-39). Huntin? of CloiedArea (iituate in MU 7-34. all wildlife species except'caribou ind moose.{Limited Entry Humjng only) rs PronrDned.

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Open 7 Days a Week Special Echo tours with bird and Float equipped Cessna 185. . lnteract Visa, American Express animal watching from June 1 to Arrange your flight early to August lst or later. ensure availability! Dedicoted to seruing the hunting (250) 979-1614 community ond meeting their speciol gome processing needs. Gel: (250) 862-7689 cAu. I0u. tREE t.s77-560,500t "Sening the Prince 0eorge Arsa and Points llorth" 76... Where is CWD found? indirectly to contact with infected cervids from affected areas in the USA. Brrtish Columbia has The disease in mule deer was {lrst identifled in the never permitted the farming of native species of Chronic Wasting Disease.'.What is it? 1950s and monitoring programs later identified the deer or elk and BC does not permit the imporl of disease in deer and elk in northeastern Colorado ChronicWasting Disease (Cll/D) is a fatal disease any native cervid species into the province. ln and adjoining parts ofWyoming and Nebraska. At ofthe central nervous system that affects mule addition, there are signi{icant geographical and spa- present, CWD is recognized in wild free-ranging deer; white-tailed deer and elk CWD belongs to a tial barrrers to animal movement between areas deer and some elk in Colorado,Wyoming, group of diseases known as transmissible sPongi- where deer or elk are infected with this disease Nebraska, South Dakota, New Mexico,Wisconsin, form encephalopathies (fSEs),TSEs tend to be and our borders. At this time, Chronic Wasling lllinois and most recently in Utah. species specific and not naturally transmitted Disease is not known to occur in British Columbia game farmed elk in a between species. CWD is or was present in or in any wild cervids in neighbouring jurisdictions. number of states (Montana, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Other TSEs include: How can we learn more about CWD? Kansas, South Dakota, Colorado,Wisconsin and . in domestic sheep and goats scrapie, identified Nebraska), in Saskatchewan and, recently, in a sin- British Columbia initiated a CWD surveillance pro- for more than 200 years; gle elk and a single white tailed deer on game gram of deer and elk during 200l.We do not . bovine spongiform encephalopathy in cattle (BSE farms in Alberta. A Canadian Food lnspection expect to flnd the disease and have not to date. or"mad cow disease"); Agency (CFIA) disease control Program was initi- This may be because ofthe reasons above, howev- in 2000 eradicate the disease on infected er: the surveillance program is necessary due to the . Creutzfeldt-.Jacob disease, which occurs naturally ated to in Saskatchewan. Over 7500 animals concerns. Detection of Or'/D or confirmation that in one of every one million humans; and elk farms were destroyed with approximately 3 7o positive it is not present requires hard work and signifcant . Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease in humans, new variant for CWD.The CFIA CWD program has now funding. Our program primarily focuses on ran- has been linked to the large-scale outbreak which expanded to Alberta elk and deer farms. dom surveys of road kills and some hunter killed of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in cattle deer and elk Sick animals showing signs of CWD Since the fall of 2000, seven wild mule deer and herds in Great Britain. are preferentially tested as they are considered to one wild white-tailed deer harvesled in does CWD look like? be the most effective indicator of the disease's What Saskatchewan have been conflrmed to be CWD presence. RegionalWLAP offlces in Cranbrook Signs of the disease include gradual weight loss positive. Wildlife agencies in Saskatchewan and and Fort St. john are collecting road mortalities and and changes in behavioun ln early stages ofthe Alberta joined the CFIA and other disease experts hunters and game cutters are assisttng with har- disease the animal may look normal, but in later in an expanded control program that includes wild vested animal samples to provide brain samples. stages affecled animals may show weight loss, deer herd reduclions and intensive sample collec- drooling and difficulty swallowing, increased drink- tions to confirm the number and distribution of Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to rePort the ing and urination, poor coordination or stumbling, infected wild deer: To date, only these eight posi- location of live or dead deer or elk with CWD-like trembling or depression. Signs may be present for tives have been found in wild deer and elk surveil- signs to their local Wildlife offlce or the Wildlife days, week or months before death. Difficutty lance programs in BC, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Veterinarian. An animal of rnterest is a deer or elk swallowing can lead to pneumonia and a rapid Manrtoba. of lB months or older that is emaciated and iffeed is breathed into the lungs or aspirat- shows some o[ the following signs: abnormal death How is CWD transmitted? ed. After infection wrth the CWD agent occurs, behaviour. drooling. increased drinking and urjna- protein known as a prion is believed symptoms may not appear for years. ln captivity An abnormal tion, stumbling, trembling and dePression. to cause ChronicWasting Disease, but the exact infected animals are usually 2 to 7 years old before For More lnformation: of transmission is not understood. symptoms are noticed, bLrt there have been method(s) and circumstantial evidence suggests The following web sites provide further informa- younger cases. Experimental infected deer and elk probably transmit the disease tion regarding CWD: lnfection appears to be fatal in all cases. Howeven through animal to animal contact and/or contami- http://vwwv.cwdinfo.orgi because the clinical signs are qurte nonspeci{ic, nation of feed or water sources with saliva, urine is not diagnosed by the symptoms or by http;/irwwv.inspecti on.gc.calen gl ishi anima/heasani di CWD and/or feces, testing a live animal, Laboratory and microscopic semala/cwdmdc/cwdmdce.shtml ls there a risk to humans? examination of a small area of the base of the http:i/rryvwv.nwhc.usgs.goviresearchichronic wast- brain as well as the tonsils and lymph nodes asso- There is no evidence to suggest that CWD can inp/chronic wastins.html ciated with the head of deer are the only methods infect humans. As a precaution, the World Health wvlvv,scwds.org, hrt'newsletters', then April 2002 to confirm the diagnosis of CWD Research is con- Organization and other human health experts rec- issue, vol. 18, no. I tinuing on developing simpler tests, especially for ommend that all products from animals known to live animals. be infected with any prion drsease should not be htto://wvwv3.sovab,ca.i srd/fWd iseases/ used for human food, As a minlmum, experts sug- http:/iwrldlife.state.co.usiCWD/index,asp gest that hunters in areas where CWD has been MWLAP: requests hunters, lf you have furlher questions or wish additional identified should avoid eating the brain, spinal cord, information, please call your local Wildlife office or report .rnf;,:d€eF or elk that eyes, tonsils, spleen or lymph nodes of deer and the WildlifeVeterinarian in Victorra at 250-953-4285, ary thin or shorving- signs oJ elk because the infectious agent tends to concen- trate in those tissues. H. Y1. Schwantle, DVI'4, M.Sc. nqiious Syste'm diseaa€;, Wildlife Veterinarian ls €WD in British Columbia? Biodiversity Branch All CWD infections in game farmed elk and wild deer in Canada appear to be linked directly or %ot4/rn

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These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the B.C. RecreationalAtlas, Stfi edition. to junction ofJaddBoulder Road and Hrvy 37 east BAG LIMITS hunters, but it is the hunters' responsibility recognize closures whether a sign is in place to Boulder Crty Lake, Letain l-WoVerine L and bag limit for mule (black-tailed) ) Deer:The or not, Elephant l- then south along Kutcho Creek to 7A and 78 (Omineca/Peace) deer in Region Provencher L and back along the road to rts is two. Only one buck may be taken in region * All MotorVehicles junction wrth JaddBoulder Road again.This 7,A and 78 combined'The bag limit for mule All MotorVehicles to hunt, transport V closure applies between Aug I and Nov 15. deer bucks in 78 is one in two years, there- wildlife or to transPort hunters' deer buck in fore a hunter who takes a mule t AWs (including motorcYcles and NOTICETO HUNTERS take another in 78 until the calen- 78 cannot snowmobiles) for purposes of hunting, or ) Hunters are reminded that when they take dar year ofthe kill and the subsequent calen- to transPort hunters, hunting supplies, livestock into the wilderness, they should pur- dar year have eipired. Note: lf you harvested wildlife or firearms to or from the chase locally grown feed that is known to be a mule deer buck in 78 in 2001 under the weeds is location of wildlife. weed-free. The spread of invasive previous one deer in three years bag limit, common every year and can be prevented Note definitions of "MotorVehicle"' "ATV' you cannot take another mule deer buck in by using local weed-free feed and checking all in Section A, "De{initions". 78 until the 2004 season. One mule deer and "snowmobile" vehicles to ensure they are weed-free before may be antlerless available only under a MUs 7- l 9, 7-3 I , 7'35' 7'36, leaving home. For further information on this Limited Entry Hunting authorization.The bag 7'43,7'53,7'57 and the matte6 please contact your local Ministry of limit for white-tailed deer is one. Soudreast portion of 7-21 (se Map G28) Agriculture, Food and Fisheries ofrice. ) Grouse:The regional daily aggregate bag * above 1400 metres in elevation' Howeve[ ) No Shooting Areas: Please note the Areas outlined on limit for grouse (blue, spruce (Franklin), the use of snowmobiles (less than 450 lg Highway No Shooting pages 20 & 21. rufied) is l0.The regional daily bag limit for in weight) is permitted from Nov I to on ptarmigan) is l0.The regional daily bag limit April 30. Onion LakeTrail (MU 7-21) and ) The discharge of firearms is prohibited Peace Rlver for sharp tailed grouse is 3. Talisman et al Murray Road (C-22-El93- l- the west half of Lot 1323, District, in which Halfway Elementary School ) Thinhorn Mountain Sheep:The regional I 5) are open year round' years.A is located. See MaP G39. bag limrt is one sheep in three Contact MWLAP offce in Fort St. John cannot -The discharge of firearms using single hunter who harvests a thinhorn sheep information. for more within 400 m (l/4 hunt or kill anotherthinhorn sheep until the prolectiles is prohibited MU 7-36 either side of: calendar year of the krll and two subsequent mile) of calendar years have expired'This only applies Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial where no letter of permission is required. Bocock Peak .(l'lu 7-31) Provincial Park . . . . Park and Protected Area (l'lUs 7:42, 7-50,7-51) ) Horse users intending to use park Butler Ridge Provincial Park . . . . .(l'lu 7-35) Peace River Corridor Prov. Park . .(llu 7-33) otherthan in the Muskwa-Kechika are Dall River Old Growth Provincial Park Pine Le Moray Provincial Park . . .(1,{U 7-24 required to get a Letter of Permission . . .(t'lu 7_54 Pine River Breaks Prov Park . . . . .(!lU 7-21) from BC Park prior to theirtrip. Denetiah Corridor Protected Area . .(ltlU 7'51) Pink Mountain Provincial Park . . .(t'lu 7-5E ) The use of exotics, such as llamas and Denetiah Provincial Park 7-52) ...... (l.lu Portage Brule Rapids Protected Area ostriches, is prohibited in provincial park Dune Za Keyih Protected . . .(t'lu 7-51) Area . . .(t'tu 7-53) and protecLed areas of the Muskwa- Dune Za Keyih Provincial Park(l,lU 7-51, 7-54 Prophet River Hotsprings Provincial Park Kechika Management Area. Ekwan Lake Protected Area . . . . .(}lU 7-56) Goguka Creek Protected Area . . .(tlu 7.48) n.ii.*-r.iiy rr""i".i"l p",- :. ..fil;-il] Graham-Laurier Prov. Park . . .(llUs 7-36, 7-43) Scatter River Old Growth Provincial Park Gwillim Lake Provincial Park - the new . . . . .(l,lUs 7-53, 7-54) Elephant Ridge and north addition only Sikanni Chief €anyon Protected Area . ...(t'lUs t-2t,1-11) Hay River Protected Area ...... (l,llJ 7-56) si,a1ni .,:i il Hole-in-the-Wall Provincial Park .(l'lU 7-2?) . i :1:":,Jf *it ;ll o'*l,"jnu'n", Horneline Creek Provincial Park .(llU 7-51) Jackpine Remnant Protected Area (l',lU 7-55) '*:l:: '11 :'"*: ::::::i,,, 1.41,1.48)

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ro.t sr..ronnlofi { Mao G34 Farrell Creek Restricted FirehrmsArea (situate in MU 7-35). Mao G3 | Goodlow Restricted Map G33 Charlie Lake No Shooting Mao G32 Peace River Duck, Shotfuns with Shot Only from June HuritingArea (situate in MU 7-33). Are'a (situate in MU 7-33). Co6t, Snow Goose, Canada I to-Oct 15. From I ti Oa 15 hunting is' JIne Goose,White-fronted Goose and prohiblted. Common Snipe Closed Area (situ- ate in MU 7-33).

Mao G35 Silonni-Muskwa Foothills Mounain Goit Closed Area (siruate in YU 7'36,7 42, 743,7-50 and 7-57).

Mao G35 Muskwa-KechikaAccess ManagementArea (situate in l1us7-36,742,743,7-50, area (situated i:il.i-ii.t-i1.7-51 and Klinsut Mouri[ain MotorVehicle closed in . . t'tU 742). Maos sho*ins bounilaries and motor vehicle routes within the Muskwa-Kechika Alll ."-riU.'Ii.".d in ihe MWI,\P and Ministry of Forests offices in Fort Nelson and the i'iWUqF Fort St lohn. hrger scale map3 can be purchued'from McElhanney Associates"m..ln in Fort StJohri (250) 787'03561. Map G37 MU 7-43 Mule &White-tailed Deer Special Are'a. Zone A open season is Oct l0 to Oa 3 I . Zone B open sdason is Nov I to Nov 20.

Mao G38 r. , Ttu Muikwa Flats I /.\ | Soecial Elk Area (situate in MU 742).The open sdason for Mao G39 Uooer Halfwav No huntin! three-ooint elk is from Aug I 5 to Sept 9 and Shooting Areh'(situate in'MU 7'#). six-point elk from Sept l0 to Oa 3 I : Bag limh = | Mao G4l Sone Mouno.in hoiincial Park No Shootinp or HurninsArea kiurate in MG 7- Map G43 Yash -Yedhe Mountain Goat Closed Area Map G42 Fro[ River Special Mountain (sit- s0,7-sI,7-s4)l Goat HuntinsArea (situate in MU 7-51). uate in MUs 7-5_1, 7-52).The open season for mountiin goad is Aug 25 to Oa 5.

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Map G44 Muncho Park Mountain She-ep and Mountain Closed Goat Map G46 Muncho lake Mounain Goat Area (situate in MUs 7-51, 7-54). CloiedArea (situate in MU 7-51).

Map G45 Terminus Mountain Goat ClosedArea (situate in MU 7-51).

MoG47 Petersen Mounain Goat CloiedArq (situate in MU 7-51). Northward Air Ltd, Box 506, Dawson Creek, B.C. VIC 4H8 Larry Moody

u*, rzmr 782-8191 **, omr 786-5548 Map G48 Hoole Creek Mountain Goat Flights Elk, Bear, Sheep anil Moose Hunting Clo-sedArea (situare in MU 7-51). for As Well as Camping and Non-guidcd Hunting

AWESOfI,IE RENTALS . Quails - Polaris Rangers . Boats . Snowmobiles . Holiday Tlailers Map G49 Deeh Ridse . 4x4 Cretv Cab with Ttacks Mountain Goat ClosEd Area . Daily, weekly, (situate in MU 7-52). monthlyrentals Box 6358, Fort St. John, BC VlJ 4H8 wwwawesomerentals.net (250)787 84... '. :,,,:ObigcWF- foi:me management o{the Aceess,in the Musk$.a ika ,;,i, MUSKUIA.KECTIIKA ' (Set l'lap oh Milg* "KacnikariManagqnrentaetwere lllqrggementArea , ,,, AREA MANAGEMENT ti' AevetopeA:as,part o-f the fon Nbtson, Fort St Page 83) .. i :, , ,,,.' : and Reiource Jbrrh and llatkenzielland The::Mu;Wva-Kechika lYanagement,Area is sub- ,i:M;nqgementr Piani Parucipanu of theie lect to,lpqiat acqesi regulationi. tt is st"ongly necommended that the objectives,; ,,,:proc s recommended:,that,:arry hufiters using motor- tor Area be ' tre,wustwa-l(bchika,:Management aeo acces io,ihe $Kl-an ciosely consult lhe fortnallyrd*iignated: e$abliihing a sepapte juris- r, ,maps shc,vvingfie boundaries and degignated Managemenl :dicton: tLre' Muqjgya.Keclrikl routes ' maps tan be viewed ln the :- Area i:,:::,i,, ,, ' " ,' .::.: Proteclron and , ,, :j j ':::: Mlnisw ofu/aten,Land and Aii :. :: . . :: t: :::. :: :. . ::: .:. lai.irtt,,;tror.sts offces in F-e't l"tenon ana ,, muffit

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SPoon1)*.< tvailnhle nt most hooLstmes & SAUSAGE MAKING or have it t*lltFrrrlrl.r,,,l LARGE COOLER FACITITY ,. ttu .dCakin.conrt shryyed dtrut RR 2 STr9 Cl 1-800-665-3302 DAWSON CREEK BC BEN ERMANTROUT vrc4E8 PH: (2501782'1271 l,ffs Custom Gunsmithing SERVICE & REPAIRS T() ALL MAKES OF FIREARMS

. CUSTOM RIFLES . RE-BARRELING . WLDCAT RE-CHAMBERINC . FLUTING & CUSTOM MILLING . BEDDING & FREE-FLOATING . J R,S RECOIL REDUCERS . HUNTING & FISHINC LICENCES . ncdei5ontrs . stocK & MEIAL REFINISHING ' sHor GUN cHoKEs PHlFAX 786-5029 irs-guns@pris'ca Box 29, Tomslake, B.c. Voc 210 . .85 These M.U. boundaries ar.e approimate only For a more precise definition consuh the B.C. RecreationalAdas,5th edition BAG LIMITS the period Nov I to May 31. See Map H 13. Anarchist ProtectedArea ...... (MU B-l) ) The operation of all motor vehicles for the pur- Brent Mountain Protected Area . . .(l."1U 8-8) ) Deer:The combined limit for deer is 2. Both deer pose of hunting, to transport wildlife or to trans- Cascade RecreationArea . .,(MUs 2-17,8-5) may be antlerless, but only one antlerless deer of port hunters to or from the location of wildlife is Cathedral ProtectedArea .. .., ...(MU 8-3) each species may be taken.The bag limit for mule prohibited in the Garnet Fire motor vehicle Cathedral Provincial Park ...... (MU B-3) deer is l. Antlerless mule deer are available only restricted area in f1U 8-09. See Map H9. is open to the discharge of firearms from through Limited Entry Hunting.The bag limit for August 25 to April l5.The core area of white-tailed deer is 2, wrth only one of each sex Cathedral Park is closed to the discharge of allowed. Antlerless white-tialed deer are available COMPULSORY firearms. Hunters are permitted to carry only through Limited Entry Hunting or the late Bow INSPECTION & unloaded firearms or bows only when in tran- only season. REPORTING sit to an open area outside the Core Area ) Grouse:The daily aggregate bag limit for grouse ) ln addition to those species requiring during lawful hunting season. Contact Park (blue, spruce (FrankJin), and rufed) is live (5). Compulsory lnspection or Compulsory Reporting Branch statr for details. provincially all elk taken in Region I must be Darke Prov. (lt4u B-B) LIMITED Lake Park . Compulsory lnspected within l5 dap of the date Enderby Cliffs Protected Area , . .(MU 8-26) ENTRY HUNTING (LEH) of kill and all moose taken in Region B must be Eneas Lake Prov. Park .. (lYU B-B) ) The seasons shown in the attached tables are Compulsory Reported within 30 days of the date Fintry Protected Area . . .(MU 8- I l) for general open seasons only lfyou are hunting of kill. See page I5 for requirements. Gladstone Provincial Park under an LEH authorization, the species, class of NOTICETO HUNTERS . .(r.4u 8-rs,4-14) animal (age/sex) ortime period during which you Granby Provincial Park ...... (l4U B-15) ) White-tailed jackrabbi! NLrttall's cottontail, are authorized to hunt may be different than bad- Graystokes Protected Area ger and other species are protected under the those shown in this publication...... (l4Us B-10, B-12, 8-13, 8-14 8-23) authority of theWildlife Act (hunting is prohibited). Greenbush Lake Protected Area VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS ) No Shooting Areas: Hunters should note the (MU B-23) ) lnformation signs are posted at the points of Highway No Shooting Areas as outlined on pages Kalamalka ProtectedArea ., ..., .(l'4U 8-22) closure for the benefit of hunters - but it is the 20 & 2l Note also that the closures for Highway Keremeos Columns Provincial Park hunteds responsibility to recognize the closures 3 between Manning Park and Princeton and for .(MU 8-2) whether a sign is in place or not. the Coquihalla Phase lll (Okanagan Connector) Kingfisher Creek Protected Area .(lYU B-25) Hwy 97C are No Shooting and No Hunting Monashee ProtectedArea ...... (MU 8-23) ) The operation of all motor vehicles is prohibit- Closures. Mount Griffin Protected Area ed from June I to October 3l in the Galloping . . .(MUs B-24,3-34) Hills Area except for the primary roads leading NOTICETO ELK HUNTERS Myra-Bellevue Protected Area Lightning Peak and Mt. Scaia. See Map H I 3. to ) A three year study on the population of elk in ) The operation of all motor vehicles to hunt the Princeton area has been initiated.The objec- r.ri.r"iir"t"p,.o".p.,.r I":iiilrt;-]] wildlife, transport wildlife, transport equipment or tives of the study includes determining habitat Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park supplies which are intended for or in support of requirements, mortality factors, and herd demo- .(MU B-e) hunting, or transport hunters and from the to graphics. Hunters are requested not to shoot any Silver Star Prov. Park .(MUs B-22,8-25,8-25) location of wildlife is prohibited in that portion of elk lltted with a radio collar or with an ear tag. No Hunting Area. See Map H 18. MU B-5 on the Lawless-Jacobson Lake Forest Snowy Protected Area . . .(MU 8-3) Service Road south ofthe point it crosses NATIONAL PARKS where South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Vuich ) Hunting is prohibited in all National Park. Creek Area ., ..(MU B-l) ) The operation of motor is vehicles restricted PROVINCIAL PARKS, Trepanier Protected Area . . .(MUs 8-8, 3- l2) to established roadways in the Osoyoos Oxbows Vaseux ProtectedArea, ...... (MU 8-l) motor vehicle restrided area See Map H I . RECREATION AREASAND *i':: o:i:"':o: ) The operation of all motor vehicles is prohibit- PROTECTED AREAS :::: 'lllll'llil",l, r ed within the Underdown Creek area of MU 8- l. ) Hunters are encouraged to remove gut See lYap H2. piles from near hiking trails or known areas ) Park and Recreation Areas not listed above ) The operation of all motor vehicles is prohibit- of recreational use on if that is not possi- are closed to hunting and closed to the dis- ed in that portion of |\'1U B-9 east of Skaha Lake ble, to advise park staff of kill locations. charge of {irearms, described as Lot A & Lot B of Sublot 48, DL ) ln keeping with Section 29 of the Park and ) The use of horses, motor vehicles, motorcy- 27 | 0, Plan 27801 SDYD, Sublot 48, , & DL27l0, Recreation Area Regulations, the following Park cles, snowmobiles, other self-propelled vehicles Plan I 189, SDYD. and Recreation Areas are only open to the dis- or cycles is generally prohibited in park and ) The operation of all motor vehicles is prohibit- charge of firearms, bows and crossbows from recreation areas except where speci{ically ed in the Granby motor vehicle redricted area in September I toApril 15 duringthe lawful game authorized. lYUs 8- l 4 & 8- I 5. Snowmobiles are allowed during hunting season: lf the season during which you want to hunt takes place within a provincial park, Hunting certain park regulJtions may apply (specifically with regards to access). Please n contact the BCParks office in the area in which you want to hunt to determine ffimwMw if any special conditions aPPlY. MaoHlOsovoosOxbows Vehicle (situ- Mean High Restriited Area Water Mark ate in MU 8-l).The oDeration of motor vehiiles is rbstria- ed to established roadwavs. Mr. a._ Huntins and the dischargi of Keogan firearmi are orohibited lrom Mar I to Sept 30 throughout Mao H2 Underdown Creek Mao H3 Vaseux l-ake Misratorv the restricted area including Vehicle Restricted Area (situate in Bird Sanctuary (situate in"MU d-l). the roadways. MU 8-l). Closed year-rolnd to the operation of all motor vehicles.

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o2 Map H5 Similkameen Minins Co. lkmt Ltd. No Shooting or Huntingarea (situate in MUs 84,8-5). Map H6 Willow Heigha No Shooting Area (situate in MU 8-6).

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Map H7 Mascot Gold Mines No Mao H8 Brenda Mines No ShobtingArea (situate in MU 8-4. ShobtingArea (situate in MU 8-S).

Map H4 Kaleden, Penticton and Okanasan Falls No'shootinsAreas and Skaha Lake Shotiuns ?*J/ \ I with Shot dnlyArea (situate in MUs 8-l;8-8, 8-e). :j"'l A I eetty

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iItr< No Shooling iitii Vehicle Restricted Area Man H l0 lewel Lake No Shootins and No Map H9 Garnet FireVehicle RestrictedArea HuritingAr6a (situate in MU 8-14): and Upper Carmi Road No Shooting Area (situatiiin MU 8-9). Map Hl2Ward lrke fo Hunting,No

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Map Hll Naramata No Shooting Area and Shotguns with Shot OnlY Area (situate i; MU 8-9).

Mao H l5 Gnnbv Provincial Park Map Hl4 Grand Forks Shotgun OnlyArea (situ' Mo6se Closed Arta (situate in Mao H l6 Gladstone Provincial atein MU 8-15). MU 8-rs). Parfr, Moose Closed Area (situate in MU 8-rs).

Mao H l7 Swan Lake No Shobtins or Huntins Area (situatein MU 8-22).

VASEAUX LAKE\ BARGAINS FOR HUNTERS 'a Camoulage Clothing (6 Patterns) * Also in Saddlecloth * Parkas fr--I+J,1,?,E3J1L,,,. Sleeping Bags * ComPasses . cnfur HEADs . LTFESTzE & Bearspray, Flares Etc., Etc. . BIRDS . RUCS . FISH . DISPLAY ROOM Mao H l8 Silver Star Park No Taxidermists: HuritinsArea (situate in MUs 8-22, ARMY SURPII]S TTARI]IOU$I] MW|AP Ad Dirks :Steve Dirks' Paul Grafik 8-25, 8:26). Cdntaa l9l I Dayton Street, Kelowna, BC offices inVernon or Penticton for PHoNE/FAX (2501 498-3522 250-868-2286 details. ,riiiijiilr.siir: ::rtri,iiii: f# .iiii'll::. ;{$*Ii,ii

pound crossbow) having a pull of less coons at least once every 24 hours, :::;:i'i",illffi6R:iilRf u ;0[t :t]]t,,,iiiiiir than 58 kg, (iii) with a compound and killing traps or killing snares that E$F$Ria$"0$-2$0illi j:i crossbow having a pull of less than he or she has set on the trapline at llGmWX'Filhat 45kg at full draw (iv) with a cross- least once every l4 days. I hai.,heen aesignated :; a bow having a bolt weighting less than ipe-iee:; Therefore; al| b) A holder of a licence, permit or ,,,,, ir€d:ll'ited 16.2 g, (v) wrth a bow having a pull other authorization to trap on pri- iiiiiiiiii*tt*pp, iiceat$ft$ii r1ill:bsed:;:f$1j::iu: of less than lBkg within the archers vate property commits an offence ,,, fiihCtJ,' Fiihei which are ;captured draw length, or (vi) with a bow using unless that person examines the ef tu,rti:$u:::c$#:wllo#i :iiiiiiiil]'tcid$uf f f :Ifi an arrow with a broadhead less than holding or non-killing traps he or she ili:ms;;r*rig$+,1f,si1an'ul"!$til1: 2.2 cm atthe widest point, $"ffifilf f ff has set on private properby at least l, Trapperc,shoufd note the ::, j) trap a wol{ fox, coyote, lynx or bob- once every 24 hours. cat, except by means of a killing trap, : j. 4. lt is an offence to trap within 200 m .iiiir:rn S,$l ,$O#i$lchcd$i$: :i;of j.*ffi ir$, of a modifled leghold trap, a live box a dwelling, unless you use: trap, foot snare or a killing snare, TRAPPING RESTRICTIONS a) if trapping on land, a live box trap or k) use a snare made of wire heavier egg trap, or l. lt is an offence to trap unless you have than 20 gauge unless licenced or b) if trapping on or in waten completed, since July l, 1982, a trapper authorized to trap, or education course approved by the (i) a Conibear trap not larger than l) use a snare made of braided wire Director of the FWRA Branch. size #330, or equivalent unless licenced or authorized to trap, 2. lt is an offence to: (ii) leghold traps not larger than size #2,or a) use a leghold trap designed to trap m) use any Conibear trap larger than, (iii) submarine traps. wolves which is fastened solidly if but not including #720 for land sets there is more than 60 cm of chain within any municipality in Region 2, 5. lt is an offence to trap on private prop- between the trap and the point to erty without a trapping licence..and the n) trap a furbearing animal, and if the which it is fastened, written permission of the properiy animal is alive when you check the ownen b) trap beave[ otter; mink or muskrat trap, fail to immediately release or kill on land by means of a leghold trap, the animal, 6. a) lt is an offence to trap wildlife using a unless the trap is equipped with a firearm from one hour after sunset o) trap a raccoon except by means of a submerging device, on any day until one hour before killing trap, killing snare, live box trap sunrise on the day following. c) not use the minimum weight of 150 or egg trap. grams required to be securely b) A person who holds a trapping p) use a rat trap unless the bait and attached to all muskrat submerging licence, or a person exempted from trigger are completely covered, with sets smaller than size # I l/2, holding a trapping licence, while trap- ari opening not largerthan 4.5 cm ping on a registered trapline, who d) use a leghold trap which has teeth or wide and 5 cm high. other prolections on the jaws of the uses a firearm to kill a fur bearing q) trap with a rifle using a full metal trap, animal caught in a trap, is exempt jacketed non-expanding bullet, or a from section 5a), e) use a killing snare on land unless the tracer; incendiary or explosive bullet, snare is or with a shotgun using a tracer or COMPULSORY REPORTING (i) equipped with a locking device, or incendiary shot shell. AND INSPECTION OF FUR (ii) designed to catch squirrels, or r) trap a black bear by placing bait, or BEARING ANIMALS hares by using a dead animal or a part of it ) ln order to better record the harvest of (iii) a mechanically powered killing as bait. fur bearing animals, the FWRA Branch snare s) trap a black bear; or a wolf not requires that certain species be reported f) trap a wolverine, marten, weasel, caught in a trap or snare, with a rifle or submitted to a MWLAP office. The skunk or squirrel except by means of using a rimf re cartridge, or with a information gathered is critical to the man- a killing trap, a live box trap or a shot gun less than 20 gauge, or using agement of these populations and trapper killing snare, a shot shell loaded with shot smaller compliance is needed to ensure that sea- g) set spring poles or running poles than the shot size I Buck sons are properly set. Please review the unless they are equipped with a 2. a) A holder of a licence, permit or following requirements and keep accurate killing trap, other authorization to trap commits records pertaining to them. h) use a trap equipped with a spearing an offence unless that person exam- device, ines the holding or non-killing traps he or she has set on the trapline at i) trap a black bear (i) except by the least once every 72 hours, the egg use of a rifle, shotgun or bow, (ii) trap(s) he or she has set for rac- with a crossbow (except a com- 92... COMPULSORY REPORTING DEFINITIONS B.C. FUR MANAGEMENT holding device set in a ) Trappers must rePort, within l5 days egg trap - means a PROGRAH of the trapping season, manner to capture a raccoon by a front following the end ) ln British Columbia, some 3,500 trap- paw the capture of pers actively manage l6 fur bearing animal means a snare that is (i) a wolverine in regions 3,4'5,6' foot snare - sp eci es, followin g standar:ds, legisl ati o n and animal for which it andT designed to capture the regulationi developed by MWLAPAbout is set by the foot or leg (ii) a lynx in region 4 and 8 half of the province's trappers are animal - means any fox, bad- (iii) a bobcat in M.U.'s l- l4 and l- fur bearing Aboriginal. gen beave[ marten, fisher; Canada lynx, bob- 15, and region 2, 4, and 8, or ,) The Fur Management Pnogram includes: cat, mink, muskrat, land otlen sea otte[ rac- (iv) awolf from region I and 4 ) ContinuingTrapper Education Program coon, skunk, squirrelx, weasel, wolverine, forms are avail- courses for novice and experienced trap- ) Compulsory reporting wolf, coyote and black bean able from any MWLAI Regional offlce and pers x does not include ground squirrels. reporting may be done by mail, phone or > "lVinigement Guidelines ForTrappers'' is: snare - means any trap that is in person. The information required killing are tvtilable for mink marten, {ishei l/nx. designed to capture the animal for which it a) name, address and Assigned Trapper wofverine, beaver and muskrat. Other is set by the neck. planned for the Number (top right corner of license), species guidelines- are - means a trap or trapset that b) the location and date of kill, killing traP future. is designed to kill an animal. c) the type oftraP and set used, ' Regulating Harvest leghotd trap - means a trap or device, d) the number of days the trap was set ) ln general, appropr:iate trapping seasons other than a snare, which is set in such a before the animal was killed, and have, be-en,,developed by consrdering a it is way as to capture the animal for which pell primness, and age class of the animal' varlety of iiiteria including e) the sex leg foot. set by the or relative vulner"ability of age and iex classes COMPULSORY INSPECTION modified leghold traP - means a traP to harvesting abundance and capture 5 mm ) Fur Bearing Animals that are killed inci- which has a minimum sPace of technologY must the jaws of the trap when in the dentally in areas with no open season between ,) The registered trapline system cofltin- position, or has manufactured pads be compulsory inspected. Trappers must closed ues to be the pr:imary system'for setting fastened to the submit, within l5 days following the end of of a rubber-like substance harvest guidelines and rnanaging lur bear- jaws, has lamination of the trap jaws the trapping season, the carcass of trap or ing animals. Harvest,levels aps'gujded by to increase the sur^face area ofthe jaw face' (i) a wolverine in regions l, 2, and 8 species management strategres' wth - means the act of setting or divided into three classes' (ii) a fisher in all regions trapping fr,rrb-earer:s being placing a trap in an operative condition, or managed on (iii) a weasel in region l, and M.Uls ) Class I Species . can be killing by the use of a firearm includes 5- l2 and 6- 13, and a long-tailed individual traplines.Thii cla**s rac- weasel in M.Uls 2-3,2-4'2-6,2 18 GENERAL REGULATIONS beaven fox marten, mink, muskrat, and weasel, and 2- I 9, or coon. skunk, iquirrel ) These regulations apply to all ungranted l- l5' Species,- move between and (iv) a lynx in M'Uls l- 14 and Crown Land in the Province. f'Class 2 and region 2 among traPlines, ;rnd thus are not manage- lt is an offence to set a trap for; hunt, kill, l. able on individual traplines Harvests wrll ) Trappers must submit the entire carcass furbearing anrmal in take or capture a in consultation with pelt and provide the following informa- be regulated regionally and any area ofthe Province unless You Local trippers.Thii ilass includes lynx, bob- tion to an officer: are: cat wolverine, fisher and'otier: Trapper a) name, address and Assigned a) the registered holder of the trapline corner of I C1ass 3 Species - also move between Number (toP right for that area, or and among traplines, bt-ft generally are not licence), or permrt' b) authorized by regulation vulner-able to over trapping,This class b) the location and date of kill, 2. Registration of a trapline on Crown land iniludes the wolf and coyote,Tr:appers will and set used, and c) the tyPe oftraP may only be granted to a Person l9 be encouraged to trap these species, d) the number of days the trap was set years of age or older who is a crtizen of espeilatty in areas of chronic animaT dam- before the animal was killed Canada or has the status of a Perma- ,agg1 htrof.:P,bblemsr ) Animals submitted may not be reclaimed nent resident of Canada, No more than by the trapper but may be donated by the one trapline shall be registered to a per- FWM Branch for theTrapper Education son. Registration of a trapline does not: Program. a) give the holder of a trapline any Pro- prietarY rights in wildlife, or 6dn*".ttbuld be:*orn b) restrict the rights of another person ,,,'.'*6'ilt..[an'dling,.wblf ' (i) to hunt, or tarcasie'i as a PrecaUtion

authorized , (ii) capture wildlife where 1111, igainst cbntraeting" by regulation or a Permit. ,,, t lrydatid diseade.. "',

...93 3. The boundaries of a trapline are defined 5. For a fur trader to trade from a place of by the Regional lYanagenThe relinquish- business in another province . .$400.00 ...,....,., B$FF.ER EDUGAfrION',,, ment or transfer of a trapline must be ll .. ,.rr, Note: Trapping licences shall be valid from ,..,..,..ll ..PRoGB+I.'| ,. approved bv the Regional Manager: ..,.r.. .l: the date of issuance to June 30, 2004, coo:perfation with, MWL,APthe, :,:}, ln 4. No person shall continue to hold a reg- BC Trappeis Association (BCTA) deliv- istered trapline unless he or she: FUR ROYALTY ers Education Program thetapper a) carries on active trapping on his or REGULATIONS AND This program [tEP) includes beginner her regislered trapline to the satisfac- SCHEDULE cour"sei and adVanced :coufies;for tion of the Regional Manage6 or , ,; l. When a person is in possession of a experienced tiappers. ln addition, b) obtains permission from the Regional pelt or skin of a furbearing animal not BCTA-TEP instructors, along with lYanager to temporarily discontinue raised in captivity on which a royalty has l\i1\Al'l"AH,,BC Aboriginal Afiairs;,and the the use of his or her registered not already been paid under this sec- Federal Dept. of lndian & Northem trapline for a period not exceeding tion, and fails to pay to the Minister of Aftbirs have conducted Native Trapper two years, or Finance aroyalty on each pelt or skin in Education courses. c) uses or causes the use of his or her his or her possession, as prescribed by trapline by licenced regulation, that person commits an > Brrtish Columbia is committed to a trapper or a person exempted from holding a oflence. regulatrng humane traps as they licence. 2. Section (l) above does not apply to the become available and to ensure that A person fails to use a trap-line, holder of a trapping or hunting licence, trappers are educated in the use of where within a year that person fails or a person exempted from holding a humane traps.All trappers have a to take from the trap-line fur-bearing trapping or hunting licence when selling responsibilrty to ensure they are animals of a value of 9200, or 50 petts, lawfully taken by him or her to the trained and use the most humane pelts, except where it is unreason- holder of a fur traders licence, traps available, that fur beaiing animals able to expect that value of animals 3. a) A person who kills a furbearing ani- on their trapping areas are managed or pelts to be harvested from the mal under the authority of a licence wisely and pelts are handled profes- trapline. to hunt wildlife is exempt from pay- sionally Approved TEP courses include 5. A person who knowingly damages or ing a royalty in relation to the pelt or those obtained in Brrtiih Columbia inter{eres with a law{ully set trap com- skin of that animal, unless he or she (since July l, l9B2), from Quebec mits an offence. intends to offer the pelt or skin for since July 1,1988 and from the Yukon, 5. A person who leaves a trap set after sale. Alberta anC Ontano, since July l, the last day of the season for the trap- b) A person who kills a furbearing ani- I qqa ping of furbearing animals commits an mal under the authority of a licence offence. to hunt wildlife is exempt from pay- ) BasicTEP courses are 3 dayi in 7. lt is an offbnce to have live wildlife in ing a royalty in relation to the pelt or lengh. your personal possession except under skin if he or she sells the pelt or skin ) The "Birtish ColumbiaTrapper a licence or permit or as provided by to a licensed fur trader: Education Manual" is available from the regulation. Note: a trapping licence does Note: Any raw fur or skin of a furbearing BC Trappers Assn. (who produced and not authorize the possession of live animal shipped out of the Province for : published it) atTEP couises for wildlife. commercial purposes must be accompa- $3s 00. 8. The use of electronic or recorded calls nied by a Royatty Fur Export Permit. is banned for hunting fudrearing animals :,,,8'The,cost of the,adVranceeTEP ,,, ,,,, or trapping. SCHEDULE OF ROYALTIES course is the same as that of the ) Royalty per pett or skin: beginneii TEP course, currently LICENCE AND alTq nn 9Lt J,vw, REGISTRATION FEES Beaver $0.75 Muskrat $0.07 Black ) The demand forTEP courses con- ) The fees payable for the issuance of the Bear $4. 15 Otter $4.04 Bobcat Raccoon $0.35 tinues to be high and the delivery of a following licences are: $2,88 Coyote $ 1.09 Skunk $0. I 5 course is subject to instructor availabil- l. For a trapping licence issued to a resi- Fox $ 1.08 Squirrel $0.05 fi,,,nfan,in. advancel ,:::: dent in the Provlnce to trap fudrearing : , : ., :.:, animals ,,....$32.00 Lyn* $3. 19 Weasel $0. 18 ) Requests forTEP courses may be (includes Habitat Conservation Trust Marten $ 1.34 Wolf $3.28 directed to the Piovincial Trapper Fund surcharge) Mink $0.50 Wolverine $8.50 Edutation Coordinator: 2. For a duplicate licence to a person who, Marlene Sharpe, 5- 595 Ongman upon satisfactory proo{ shows that Road his/her licence has been losl or destroyed enn;a...etaige;,e.c,...Vzr+i.1',.,., .,. (an affidavit is required) . .$4.00 Phone:250-551-1602 3. To transfer registered trapline rights to a person or group of persons . . . .$25.00 4. Forafurtraders licence ...,...$50.00 94... INFORMATION tion on when, where and how it was OTHER INFORMATION captured. Fisher seasons will remain Trapline Cabins | . The Assigned Trapper Number (ATl$ is closed until new information is col- required by the FurTrader when accept- ) Trappers should register their trapline lected that indicates the population ing, exporting and selling fur: lt is also cabins on Crown Land. Cabin applications is secure, and we encourage trappers required when paying fur royalties. may take six months or more to process. to help provide that data through Please remember to write your ATN on Contact the MWLAP Regional Office in the submission of carcasses. Further a slip of paper or letter when shipping area of the trapline for more information. strategies to minimize fisher capture your fur to a fur trader:This will prevent Provincial Parks & Recreation Areas and enhance populations are sum- delays in getting your furs to market and ) Registered trapline tenure within marized below. cash returns to you. Fur traders cannot Provincial Parks is subject to the provisions Harvest Reduction Efrorts ship or sell fur without recording your of the ParkAct and Park regulations. ) Modify marten boxes by making them ATN. Trappers are required to obtain a Park or longer and the entry hole smaller (2.5 - 3" 2. The FWRA Branch reserves the right trap part Resource Use Permit to that of in diameter) to remove nuisance animals from their trapline occurring within a Provincial ) avoid trapping around fisher den sites Crown land, whether or not the Crown Park or Recreation Area.The permit can be near large cottonwoods and fir snags land in question is under a trapline regis- obtained by contacting the nearest provin- tration. cial park oftice,The permit fee is $ 100. ) avoid trapping marten or mink where fisher sign is evident 3. Trapping within ecological reserves is ) Trapline cabins in Parks and Recreation prohibited. Areas require authorization by a Park or Population Enhancement 4. You are reminded that under Sections Resource Use Permit.This permit can also ) establish food sites for fisher (helps 247 and 446 of lhe Criminal Code of be obtained by contacting the nearest BC marten and weasel also). Hang carcasses in Canada it is an offence for anyone to Park District office.The permit fee is the trees to reduce competition by other land wilfully cause or permit to be caused greater of $25 or $ I 0 per cabin. predators unnecessary pain, suffering, or injury to IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT ) complete marten trapping as early in the an animal or inlury to a person, season as possible to help reduce the inci- FISHERS 5. As approved humane traps become dental capture of adult female fisher ) Following a recent review of fisher available, trapping regulations restricting ) establish non-trapping or refuge sites on status by the BC Conservation Data or prohibiting the use of certain other your trapline. Centre, fisher were changed from 53 traps in the capture of various animals (Blue-listed) to 52 (Red-listed). CoLLARED,IMPLANTED OR will be brought into effect. Therefore,the trapping season has EAR.TAGGED FURBEARING been closed for fisher, effective immediately. MWLAP is requesting ANIMALS continued cooperation from trap- ) Several fur bearing animal research pro- pers to ensure viable fisher popula- jects are under way within the province. tions and to gain further information Please report the harvest of any collared, regarding fisher status. Please sub- implanted or ear-tagged animal and return mit any accidentally killed fisher to collars or implants to the nearest MWLAP the nearest MWLAP oflice (see regional office. Radio collars and implants Compulsory lnspection require- are property ofthe Crown and cannot be ments, page 93) along with informa- retained.

Lynx Management Information 50 ) Lynx populations are cyclical, following the approximate l0 year popu- 4S lation cycles of the snowshoe hare, its principal food source. Lynx harvest 40 records, the "Trapper Survey'' questionnaire and lynx pelt measurements o 3sv allow the lynx population cycles to be "tracked" or followed. Knowing the a 306 phase ofthe population cycle can help the trapper to adjust trapping o (d dt 25C effort (ie. reducing, stopping or increasing) accordingl;r More information 7 o U for the trapper concerning lynx management is contained in the c; luo z o brochure "Lynx - Management Guidelines For British Columbia". 15 ) Annual lynx harvest and percentage of lynx kittens in the harvest is 10 illustrated in the graph on the left. 5 ) The proportion of kits in the harvest is an indication of the recruit- 1992 1993 1994 199s 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 ment rate. Harvest should be restricted when this proportion is low. Year ...95 700312004 OpenTrapping Seasons for Fur BearingAnimals

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