HUNTING AND TRAPPING SYNOPSIS 2005-2006 Region 1 Table of Contents VANCOUVER ISLAND BEFORE YOUR HUNT Values Associated with BC Wildlife (new) ...... 19 Wildlife Permits & Commercial Licences ...... 24 Region Major Regulation Changes & Highlights 2005/06 . .2 Licensing of Transporters (new) ...... 25 2 Definitions ...... 3 Wildlife Health (new) ...... 25 LOWER Hunter Education ...... 6 Important Notice for Mountain Goat Hunters . .26 MAINLAND BC Resident Hunter Number ...... 6 Important Notice for Bear Hunters (new) ...... 26 Open Seasons ...... 6 Change of Address/Name Notification (Form) . .40 Waterfowler Heritage Days ...... 7 Habitat Conservation Trust Fund (new) ...... 41 Region Aboriginal Hunting ...... 7 Badger Sightings Notice (new) ...... 52 Limited Entry Hunting ...... 7 3 Invasive Plants Threaten BC Hunting (new) . . . . .63 THOMPSON Licences (incl. Bears, Migratory Birds, & Deer) . . . .7 Record of Receipt for Transporting Wildlife . . . .77 - NICOLA Non-Resident Hunters ...... 9 The Centennial Year of the CO Service (new) . .85 Federal Firearms Legislation ...... 9 Report a Poacher/Polluter ...... 85 Licence Fees ...... 10 International Humane Trapping Standards (new) .86 DURING YOUR HUNT Bait Stations and Snare-sets (new) ...... 96 Region Site & Access Restrictions ...... 11 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGIONS 4 No Hunting or Shooting Areas ...... 13 Region 1 Vancouver Island ...... 27 KOOTENAY What is “Wildlife”? ...... 14 Region 2 Lower Mainland ...... 34 Illegal Guiding ...... 14 Region 3 Thompson - Nicola ...... 42 Illegal Transporting ...... 14 Region 4 Kootenay ...... 47 It’s Unlawful ...... 14 Region 5 Cariboo ...... 57 Region Penalties ...... 14 Region 6 Skeena ...... 64 5 Hunting Methods & Provincial Bag Limits ...... 16 Region 7A Omineca ...... 72 Additional Hunting Method Restrictions ...... 18 Region 7B Peace ...... 78 CARIBOO AFTER YOUR HUNT Region 8 Okanagan ...... 87 Royalty Fees ...... 20 TRAPPING REGULATIONS Possession & Transportation ...... 20 BC’s Fur Management Program ...... 92 Region Export from the Province ...... 20 Definitions ...... 92 6 Compulsory Inspection & Reporting ...... 21 General Regulations & Information ...... 92 C.I.T.E.S...... 22 Trapline Registration, Use & Relinquishment . . . .93 SKEENA Taxidermy,Tanning & Meatcutting ...... 22 Other Restrictions & Information ...... 93 Submitting Your Hunter Sample Questionnaire . .23 Compulsory Inspection & Reporting (Trapping) .94 ARTICLES & FORMS Licence & Registration Fees ...... 94 Region Message from the Director ...... 2 Fur Royalty Regulations & Schedule ...... 94 7A Feature Articles from Past Editions (new) ...... 2 Trapper Education Program ...... 94 Important Notice About Fisher ...... 94 Important Notice: Hunter Penalties (new) ...... 15 OMINECA Lead Shot Ban Notice ...... 17 Trapping Methods & It’s Unlawful ...... 95 Provincial Trapping Seasons ...... 96 For more information on the hunting and trapping regulations, call a MWLAP Regional Office, Fish and Wildlife Recreation and Allocation Branch (FWRA) HQ Victoria, or the Conservation Officer Service using the numbers listed on the regional Region maps of each region. Enquiry BC can provide toll free access to provincial government telephone numbers. Simply call 7B Enquiry BC and request a transfer to the number you wish to call: • Enquiry BC PEACE from Vancouver ...... 604-660-2421 from Victoria ...... 387-6121 elsewhere in BC ...... 1-800-663-7867 • Report a Poacher/Polluter (see page 86) ...... 1-800-663-9453 (WILD) Region 8 You and the law. The British Columbia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis is intended for general information purposes only.Where there is a discrepancy between this Synopsis and the Regulations, the Regulations are the final authority. Regulations are subject to change from OKANAGAN time to time, and it is the responsibility of an individual to be informed of the current Regulations. Director’s Message Major Regulation Changes & Highlights for 2005-2006

British Columbia is world renowned for its Electronic Calls - The use of electronic calls New Articles - We have changed a number biological diversity and abundance of wildlife. is now permitted for hunting ‘Schedule C’ of the articles in this year’s synopsis. Articles Many values are associated with these birds (see “What is Wildlife?” section, were submitted by a number of different attributes, including exceptional hunting page 14.) organizations to provide information that is opportunities for both residents and hunters Transporters - Transporting (or packing) is useful and interesting to hunters and worldwide. Hand in hand with our use and now a regulated activity. If you plan to use a trappers in British Columbia. enjoyment of wildlife is our duty to be transporter’s services for any part of your Regional Regulation Changes - Major responsible stewards of this valuable resource. hunt, make sure you hire a licensed business. region-specific changes to the regulations can Last year was an exciting year in the province Contact your regional office to find out the be found on the front page of each region’s as we recorded increased hunting licence status of transporter licensing in your area. section of the synopsis (the same page as sales for the first time in a number of years, See the new “Licensing of Transporters” the region’s map). with over 80,000 licences sold.This reversal article, page 25. suggests a renewed interest in hunting and Senior Licences - The requirement for a BC New information or regulation strengthening of the hunting community.The resident senior to be a Canadian citizen to changes are highlighted money from licence sales goes directly purchase licences at a discounted rate has as green, bolded text. towards wildlife management activities. As been removed. well, increased numbers of hunters inevitably contribute to and help promote stable economies in rural BC. Hunters spent over $100 million in BC on hunting related goods NOTICE! and services last year (see page 19). TO HUNTERS Each year the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection develops a hunting and trapping In-season Regulation changes are posted on the Web synopsis that outlines the current regulations Regulations are subject to change from time to time, and it is the hunter’s governing these activities. In this document we responsibility to be informed of current regulations. Please check our web highlight any changes to the rules from the site for in-season changes before your hunt: previous year and highlight important rules that must be followed.This is an invaluable wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw tool that helps hunters identify and choose from the many hunting opportunities within the province. By following the rules, hunters Feature Articles from Past Editions help managers reach wildlife conservation targets and protect the exceptional hunting These articles from past editions of the Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis have been experience in BC. posted on our web site for on-going reference. Please go to: Over the next three years, we will significantly http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/archive.htm increase our investment in wildlife inventory. Lynx Management Information (2004) - Knowledge of lynx cycles to help trappers to I’m confident this investment will pay divi- adjust harvesting efforts. dends for hunters. Good inventory informa- Moose Antler Regulations (2004) - Descriptions of the 3 types of moose antler regula- tion will ensure accurate population estimates, tions recognized by FWRA Branch. the determination of appropriate harvest Important Notice to all Mountain Goat Hunters (2004 Long Version) - Information levels, and ultimately allow us to maximize on Mountain Goat selection. hunting opportunities within sustainable limits. Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (2004) - Objectives, plan and access information. Safety Guidelines for Hunters in Bear Country (2004) - How to avoid encounters Finally, I’d like to give special recognition to the and what to do you if you encounter a bear. 100th anniversary of British Columbia’s Threatened Caribou Listing (2004) - Description of BC’s actions taken to protect Conservation Officer Service (see page 85). caribou. The exemplary role of the Service ensures Take Care of Your Game Meat (2003) - Instructions for taking care of your game meat. that hunters and other resource users under- Includes diagram. stand and comply with regulations which govern the use of fish and wildlife. For advertising info. only: please call 250-480-3244 or 250-382-6188 Sincerely, or email: [email protected] Published for the Ministry of Water, Land & Air Protection by Monday Tourism Publications 818 Broughton St.Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 Website: bchuntingregs.com Al Martin The sale of advertising pays for a significant portion of this publication. MWLAP neither endorses products or services offered in the advertising nor accepts any liability arising from the use of such products or services Director, Fish and Wildlife Recreation and Allocation Branch Front Cover North of Stump Lake in the Thompson-Nicola Region - Vance Hanna, Photographer -

2 . . . BEFORE YOUR HUNT DEFINITIONS Calf - means a moose, elk or caribou less Elk - Three Points or Greater Bull - means any Accompany - means to remain in the than twelve (12) months of age. bull having at least three tines on one antler. company of the other person, able to see Cow Moose - Shoulder height: 6 feet; Weight: 600 – 800 lbs (live) 6 point the other person without the aid of any antler Elk device other than ordinary corrective Calf Moose - Shoulder height: less than 5 3 point lenses and able to communicate by unam- feet;Weight: 300 – 400 lbs (live) antler plified voice with that person. All Terrain Vehicle or ATV - means a Cow & Calf Moose wheeled vehicle or tracked vehicle pro- pelled by motorized power, and capable of travel on or off a highway, including motor- cycles but not including a snowmobile or motor vehicle that is licensed for highway travel under the Motor Vehicle Act. Antler tines must be at least 2.5 cm in length. Antlered Animal - means a member of the deer family over one year of age bearing visible bony antlers. Firearm - includes a device that propels a projectile by means of an explosion, com- Antlerless Animal - means a member of pressed gas or spring and includes a rifle, the deer family bearing no visible antlers. Calves are much smaller and show a distinctly shotgun, handgun, pellet gun, "BB" gun or The small skin or hair covered protuber- "stubby" face. Not all moose in the accompani- spring gun but does not include a bow. ances of male fawns and calves do not con- ment of a larger moose are necessarily calves. stitute antlers. Furbearing Animal - means a fox, Be sure of your target. beaver, black bear, marten, fisher, lynx, Arrow - means a slender shaft, which may bobcat, mink, muskrat, river otter, raccoon, be pointed at one end and may be feathered Cancelled Species Licence - means a striped and spotted skunk, northern flying at the opposite end, for shooting from a bow. Species Licence that has been cancelled as squirrel, red and Douglas’ squirrel, ermine, Bait - means anything, including meat, indicated on the licence.The Species weasel, wolverine, wolf or coyote. cereals, cultivated crops, restrained animal Licence must be cancelled immediately Game Bird - means any grouse, par- or any manufactured product or material, upon killing the animal. tridge, quail, pheasant, ptarmigan, migratory that may attract wildlife and includes plastic Caribou - 5 Point Bull - has one antler game bird, or wild turkey. or other imitation foods, but does not which bears at least 5 tines (points), includ- include a decoy as described under these Game - includes all big game, small game, ing the tip of the main beam above the game birds and furbearing animals. regulations. rear point. If rear point is missing, the first BC Resident - means a person who is a rear-facing point will be used as the rear point. Handgun – is a firearm that is designed, Canadian citizen or permanent resident of altered or intended to be aimed and fired Canada, and whose only or primary resi- by the action of one hand or that has a dence is in British Columbia and who has Caribou barrel less than 305 mm (12 in.) in length. been physically present in BC for the Hunt and Hunting - includes shooting greater portion of each of 6 calendar at, attracting, searching for, chasing, pursuing, months out of the 12 calendar months following after or on the trail of, stalking, or Rear immediately before doing a thing under the Point lying in wait for wildlife or attempting to do Wildlife Act, or if not a Canadian citizen or any of those things, whether or not the permanent resident of Canada, has been wildlife is then or subsequently wounded, physically present in BC for the greater Rear killed or captured: Point portion of each of the 12 calendar months (a)with intention to capture the wildlife, or immediately before doing a thing under the (b)while in possession of a firearm or other Wildlife Act.“Only or primary residence” Compound Crossbow - means a means permanent residency identified by weapon. crossbow on which the bow string runs Licence Year - Hunting and Guide driver’s licence, income tax return, health through pulleys. care card, vehicle registration, etc. Licences - means the period from April 1 Crossbow - means a bow fixed across a to March 31 of the following year. Trapping Bearded Turkey - a male turkey with stock with a groove for the arrow or bolt and Fur Trading Licences - means the period a tuft of hair-like feathers, that grow and a mechanism for holding and releasing from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. larger with age, found on the chest the string. (NOTE:The use of crossbows is of a male turkey. Loaded Firearm - means any firearm permitted during special bow only seasons containing live ammunition in either the Big Game - means any mountain sheep, unless otherwise indicated under the mountain goat, bison, caribou, elk, moose, breech or the magazine. A clip containing regional schedules.) live ammunition, when attached to the deer, grizzly bear, black bear, cougar, wolf, Decoy - means any material or manufac- bobcat, lynx, wolverine or other animal des- firearm, is considered as the magazine. tured product that simulates the appear- Muzzle loaders - see page 17. ignated by regulation. ance or has the form of wildlife. Migratory Game Birds - for which Bolt - means a shaft or missile designed to Deer Family - means moose, caribou, be shot from a crossbow or catapult. there may be an open season in BC and deer and elk. for which a Canadian Migratory Game Bird Bow - means a longbow or crossbow. Edible Portions - with respect to big hunting permit is required are: waterfowl Brow Tine - means the first tine project- game, excluding grizzly bear, cougar, wolf, (ducks and geese, including Brant); coot; ing forward or upward in the lower 1/3 of lynx, bobcat and wolverine, means the snipe; band-tailed pigeon and mourning the antler of a moose, caribou, elk or deer. edible portions of the four quarters and dove. Buck or Bull - with reference to deer, the loins of the animal and with respect to moose, or elk means one bearing visible game birds, means the edible portions of Moose - Spike-fork Bull - means a bull bony antlers. Buck or Bull - with reference both breasts of the bird. moose having no more than two tines on to caribou, means a male 1 year of age or one antler. (Includes tines on main antler Elk - Six Points or Greater Bull - means and brow palms.). See Diagram on next pg. over, bearing visible bony antlers. any bull having at least six tines on one antler.

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Spike - Fork Bull Moose deepest bay is the bay whose vertex (deepest location) is the shortest distance Full Curl Bighorn from the antler base, when measured along annulus annulus the surface of the antler. Motorcycle - means a motor vehicle that runs on 2 or 3 wheels and has a saddle or seat for the driver to sit astride. LEGAL ILLEGAL

Motor Vehicle - means a device in, on or Reference points (+): use centre of the nostril and the by which a person or thing is being or may lowest hindmost portion of the base of the horn be transported or drawn, and which is designed to be self propelled, and includes an ATV or snowmobile, but does not 3/4 Curl Bighorn through annulus annulus include a device designed to be moved by back human, animal or wind power; a device of eye Moose - 10 Point Bull - means a bull designed to be used exclusively on station- moose having at least one antler with a through ary rails or stationary tracks; or a boat pro- back of eye minimum of ten points (tines), including the pelled by motorized power. tines on the brow palm. (See diagram and Mountain Sheep - Full Curl Bighorn Ram LEGAL ILLEGAL tine definition.) - means any male bighorn mountain sheep, 10 Point Bull Tripalm Bull the head of which, when viewed squarely Minimum of a total of ten Minimum of a total of three from the side, has at least one horn tip Full Curl Thinhorn/ points (including brow points on one brow palm. extending upwards beyond a straight line palm) on one antler. Mature Bighorn drawn through the centre of the nostril and annulus annulus the lowest hindmost portion of the horn base. If the skull and horns are presented for examination, when viewed squarely from the side with both horns in alignment, at least one horn tip extends upward LEGAL ILLEGAL beyond a straight line drawn through the Note: Hunters must refer to the definition of a tine. The rounded tines at the top of the main palm lowest hindmost portion of the horn base Mountain Sheep - Mature Bighorn Ram on some moose may not constitute a point. and the lowermost edge of the eye socket. – means any bighorn ram mountain sheep Mountain Sheep - 3/4 Curl Bighorn Ram Moose - Tripalm Bull - means a bull moose that has attained the age of 8 years as evi- - means any male bighorn mountain sheep, denced by true horn annuli as determined having at least one antler with a brow palm the head of which, when viewed squarely bearing three or more points (tines).The by the regional manager or designate, or from the side, has at least one horn tip whose horn tip, when viewed squarely from brow palm is separated from the main extending beyond a straight line drawn palm by the deepest antler bay.The the side extends upwards beyond the through the back of the eye opening and at forehead-nose bridge. right angles to a line drawn between the Mountain Sheep - Full Curl Thinhorn Tripalm centre of the nostril and the lowest Ram - means any male thinhorn mountain Bull hindmost portion of the horn base. If the sheep whose horn tip extends upwards skull and horns are presented for examina- Main Moose beyond the forehead-nose bridge when Palm tion, when viewed squarely from the side viewed squarely from the side or which has with both horns in alignment, at least one attained the age of 8 years as evidenced by horn tip extends beyond a straight line yearly horn growth annuli as determined by Antler through the back edge of the eye socket and Brow Base Vertex the Regional Manager or designate. Do not Palm of the at right angles to a line drawn through the deepest use yearly horn growth annuli to determine bay lowest hindmost portion of the horn base and the lowermost edge of the eye socket. the age of a ram in the field, because "false" at least 3 points on brow palm annuli may be present.

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4 . . . BEFORE YOUR HUNT Mule (Black-tailed) Deer - Four Points boat with an outboard motor provided the measured. (See How to Measure a Tine or Greater Buck - means any buck having motor is tilted or otherwise disengaged so diagram below) at least four tines, excluding the brow tine, as not to be ready for immediate use. Traffic or Trafficking - means to buy, on one antler. Raptor - means a bird of the order sell, trade or distribute for gain or consider- Falconiformes known as vultures, eagles, ation or to offer to do so. MULE DEER falcons and hawks or of the order Upland Game Bird - includes the 4 Point antler Strigiformes known as owls and includes gallinaceous birds, such as wild the eggs of these birds. turkey, grouse, partridge, ptarmigan, Road Allowance - see definition, pg. 13. pheasant, and quail.Also includes Shot means a cartridge manufactured so doves and pigeons. that it contains 8 or more roughly spherical Vehicle - means a wheeled or tracked projectiles. device in, on or by which a person or thing Small Game - includes fox, raccoon, is or may be transported or drawn on a coyote, skunk, snowshoe hare and game highway. No Hunting Area - means a designated birds. White-tailed Deer - Four Points or area in which hunting (see definition) is Snowmobile - means a vehicle designed Greater Buck - means any buck having at prohibited. primarily for travel on snow or ice, having least four tines, including the brow tine, on one antler. Non-Resident - means a person who is one or more steering skis, self propelled not a BC resident but who is a Canadian and using one or more endless belts or citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, tracks driven in contact with the ground. WHITE-TAILED or a person who is not a BC resident but Spike Buck - means a male deer having DEER whose only or primary residence is in antlers that are composed of a main beam Canada and has resided in Canada for the from which there are no bony projections 12 month period immediately before doing greater than 2.5 cm in length. 4 Point antler a thing under the Wildlife Act. Tine or "Point" - means a branch of an Non-Resident Alien means a person antler which is longer than its breadth and is who is neither a BC resident nor a non-resident. at least 2.5 cm in length, and for the purpose Non-Toxic Shot - means shotgun pellets of determining the length of a tine consisting of, by weight, not more than one (a) the breadth of the tine is measured (if percent lead. extending from a palmation of an antler, No Shooting Area - means a designated then in the plane of the palm) at a location area in which the discharge of firearms is at least 2.5 cm from the tip of the tine, and Wildlife - means raptors, threatened prohibited. (b) the length of the tine is measured from species, endangered species, game and Power Boat - means a boat, canoe or its tip end, following the midline of the other species of vertebrates prescribed as yacht powered by electric, gasoline, oil, profile of the tine, and following the natural wildlife by regulation. steam or other mechanical means, but does curvature of the tine, to the midpoint of not include a boat powered manually nor a the straight line along which the breadth is How to Measure a Tine NOT A TINE TINE TINE 2.5 cm

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7 7 cm from tip, width 3 cm* C C A B *on larger tines, the measurements can be taken at any point at least 2.5 cm from the tip. In diagram C (above) 7 cm was used as an A example of using a length/width combination that would confirm it as a legal tine.

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. . . 5 BEFORE YOUR HUNT HUNTER EDUCATION Survival, First Aid and Safety, and Hunter
If the holder of a hunter number card
Since 1974, Conservation and Outdoor Heritage, Conservation and Wildlife changes his or her legal name, residential Recreation Education (CORE) has been an Management chapters found in the CORE address or ceases to be a resident, he or educational program designed to ensure that manual.There is a $10.00 fee for each of the she within 30 days of the address or name practical firearms handling and written exam- change or date at which they cease to be a prospective new hunters meet acceptable resident, must notify the Director of the standards of knowledge and skill for safe and inations.There is also a graduate fee of $30.00 payable to BCWF at the time of FWRA Branch of the address change, ethical participation in hunting. As of March program completion used for CORE provide a document evidencing the legal 1, 1998, the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) program delivery support. name change or on ceasing to be a accepted the responsibility for the delivery
The course requires about 21 hours of resident, surrender their hunter number of the program and graduate record card to the Director of the FWRA Branch. keeping. CORE graduates who are not a self study and firearm handling practice based upon the CORE manual. Information If a person who holds a BC resident hunter BCWF or affiliated club member are entitled number card ceases to be a BC resident, to apply for a BCWF direct membership at on how to obtain the CORE manual and a the hunter number card is suspended as half-price, including the Out-door Edge list of certified CORE examiners is available long as the person is not a resident. For magazine and liability insurance. from Access Centre offices, MWLAP,the correspondence, please inform us of BCWF office in Burnaby, at 1-800-533-2293,
Although not compulsory, classroom changes by writing, quoting your Resident the MWLAP web page at Hunter Number, at Fish and Wildlife instruction in CORE is recommended and http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw, or the may be obtained through courses in adult Recreation and Allocation, MWLAP,PO Box BCWF web page at www.bcwf.bc.ca 9374, Stn Prov Govt,Victoria BC V8W 9M1. education, community colleges, rod and gun
clubs or course advertisements.The written For a Bowhunter Education Program See p. 40 for name/address change form. examination is based on: Outdoor Ethics, course recognized throughout North OPEN SEASONS Firearm Handling, Hunting Regulations, America, contact: BC Archery Association,
www.archeryassociation.bc.ca There is NO OPEN SEASON FOR Animal and Bird Identification, Outdoor ANY WILDLIFE – except as indicated in BC RESIDENT this Synopsis. It is unlawful to hunt at any HUNTER NUMBER time during the year except within the
A BC resident (see Definitions section) open season, or by authority of a permit may only have and use one hunter number. If issued under the Wildlife Act. you lose your hunter number card, contact a
To define open seasons for big game, 1/18 ADVERTISING government agent in your area or the small game and game birds, the province is FWRA Branch,Victoria to obtain a duplicate. divided into Management Units (MUs). DO NOT obtain a new hunter number, as Hunting seasons are shown in regional this violates the Wildlife Act Regulations. schedules on the following pages. All season
It is important that the FWRA Branch dates shown are inclusive. maintains accurate records of hunter
Where an open season does not apply addresses and hunter numbers particularly to the entire Management Unit, a reference as they relate to Limited Entry Hunting, is given to maps showing the area and wildlife harvest and hunter effort data describing the applicable regulation. requested from hunters through reporting,
Published seasons in this Synopsis cease inspection and surveys. to be in effect in any area closed by the
A member of the Canadian Armed Ministry of Forests and are in effect for the 1/18 ADVERTISING Forces enrolled in continuing full-time duration of the forest closure order. military service is eligible to obtain a
Hunting season dates may only be HUNTER NUMBER after making his/her per- changed in season by order of the Minister. manent residence in BC for 30 days immedi- Such changes will be given local publicity. ately before applying for the Check http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw for licence/HUNTER Number. updates before your hunt.

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6 . . . BEFORE YOUR HUNT WATERFOWLER
Indians who are residents of British LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING HERITAGE DAYS Columbia are not required to obtain any
Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) seasons are
Waterfowler Heritage Days (WHDs) for type of hunting licence under the open only to hunters who have drawn the the hunting of ducks and geese continue in Wildlife Act. Indians who are residents of appropriate LEH authorization. LEH seasons Regions 1 to 6 and 8. Only young hunters BC and are exercising an aboriginal right to and open seasons may coincide for some at least 10 years of age and less than 19 hunt for sustenance purposes within a tra- species in some management units if: a) the years of age who have met all provincial ditionally-used area are required to comply class of animal (sex, age, etc.) is different, or b) requirements are permitted to hunt, and with hunting regulations related to public a portion of the management unit is available they must be accompanied by a licensed health and public safety. In situations where for LEH only. adult hunter.The adult hunter can accom- conservation of a particular species is of
Species licences are required in addition to pany a maximum of 2 youth hunters.The concern and compliance with hunting regu- an LEH authorization. adult hunter can guide and advise the lations is required by Indians belonging to a
Maps showing LEH zones for seasons that young hunter but is not permitted to hunt. First Nation group, there will be prior con- coincide with open seasons are included in See individual regions for season dates. sultation with the affected First Nation in this Synopsis for reference. Hunters should General open seasons in the affected accordance with Ministry policy and proce- refer to the Limited Entry Hunting Synopsis regions may be reduced by 2 (or 1) days dures.These restrictions may include the published each spring for specific LEH maps. so that the overall number of hunting days requirement for Limited Entry Hunting for migratory game birds remains (LEH) authorizations. Prior to undertaking LICENCE REQUIREMENTS unchanged. Federal regulations have been any hunting activity, individuals should
In order to purchase a hunting licence, a BC amended to exempt young hunters from inquire with their appropriate First Nation resident must show their valid Hunter having to purchase the federal Migratory officials or with the MWLAP Regional Number card (see BC Resident Hunter Game Bird Hunting Permit when participat- Office with respect to any specific require- Number section). ing in WHDs. Provincial regulations have ments that may apply to them.
A BC resident 14 years of age or older been amended to exempt young hunters
from having to purchase the provincial Indians who are residents of BC and must produce a BC Resident Hunter Number hunting licence or the junior hunting licence wish to hunt outside their traditionally-used Card and photo identification to purchase a when participating in WHDs. In addition, areas must do so in accordance with the Resident Hunting Licence. youth at least 10 years of age and less than Hunting Regulations. This includes making
BC Resident Hunter Number Cards are 19 years of age are exempt from the application for a LEH authorization via the available only at Government Agents’ offices, requirement to complete hunter safety LEH draw. If an individual is in doubt or the FWRA Branch (2975 Jutland Rd, training (CORE) prior to participating in regarding a traditional hunting area or Victoria). WHDs. NOTE:Youth who wish to hunt practice, they should be in contact with the 1. A Hunter Number Card may only be ducks and geese outside of designated appropriate First Nations officials and the obtained by an applicant who produces a WHDs or who wish to hunt for any other regional Wildlife Program staff to discuss document issued by a province or state species of game, must purchase the appro- specific situations evidencing the successful completion of the priate licence and, if 14 years of age or Métis Hunters CORE (Conservation and Outdoor older, must complete CORE. A reminder that all Métis individuals intend- Recreation Education) examinations in BC ABORIGINAL HUNTING ing to hunt in the upcoming season are or another North American government
The first priority of the Ministry of required, under the Wildlife Act, to hold a sponsored hunter safety training program Water, Land and Air Protection is to ensure valid hunting licence and comply with all completed while a resident in that state or the long-term conservation of wildlife pop- appropriate hunting regulations.This province. ulations and their habitats. The Ministry includes obtaining appropriate species 2. A person 14 years of age and under 19 also recognizes that Indian people have licences and complying with Limited Entry must apply for a hunting licence in person aboriginal rights to harvest wildlife for sus- Hunting Regulations. in the presence of a parent or guardian, tenance (food, social and ceremonial purposes) in their traditional areas. Such uses of wildlife must be sustainable, and harvesting methods must not jeopardize safety or the use and enjoyment of property. Any hunting of wildlife species for sale or barter, in whole or in part, is not legal, except as authorized by regulation or 1/18 ADVERTISING where there is a demonstrated aboriginal or treaty right to do so.
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. . . 7 BEFORE YOUR HUNT who must sign an "Acknowledgement of DEER LICENCES BEARS Responsibility" for his/her son, daughter
A person must not possess more than BC’s Bear Parts Trade Ban or ward. Hunters under the age of 19 15 of any current year deer licences.The must be accompanied and closely super-
To protect grizzly and black bears, the combination of deer licences may include a BC government imposed a ban on the vised while hunting by a person who is maximum of 3 mule deer and/or 3 white- 19 years of age or older and who holds commercial trade in certain bear parts tailed deer licences. effective February 1, 1993 which continues a hunting licence.
•No one under the age of 10 may hunt. There are special deer licences (Queen to be an important step toward reducing A person who causes or allows a Charlotte Islands Deer Licences) which the illegal killing of these animals. Many person under the age of 10 to hunt allow hunters to exceed the 1 deer bag jurisdictions in western North America wildlife commits an offence. limit for the Skeena Region and the 3 deer have similar bans in place. provincial bag limit up to a maximum of 15
The BC regulation forbids the posses- •When a BC resident who is 10 years of deer when hunting on the Queen age or older completes CORE, he or sion, trafficking, importing and exporting of Charlotte Islands (MUs 6-12, 6-13). Up to 3 bear galls, including any part or derivative of she is entitled to a BC Resident Hunter regular mule deer licences can be used on Number Card, and to have a bag limit of the gall bladder, and genitalia. It also bans the Queen Charlottes, but they will count importing, exporting or trafficking in bear his or her own, to purchase a hunting toward the regional and provincial bag licence, and to enter the limited entry paws separated from the carcass or hide, hunting draw. limits. (For example, if a mule deer licence is although possession of bear paws is still used in MU 6-12 or 6-13, a hunter will be permitted to allow for personal and cere- 3. A Junior Hunting Licence can only be prevented from pursuing deer elsewhere in issued to a parent or guardian on behalf monial use. the Skeena Region, and it will count towards
of his/her child or ward who is 10 years the 3-deer provincial bag limit). Hunters are not committing an offense if of age or older and under the age of 14. they remove the gall bladder from the The junior hunter need not have com- MIGRATORY BIRDS carcass and leave the gall bladder at the kill pleted a hunter training program but
When hunting migratory game birds, you site, or, if they move the bear from the kill must be accompanied and under the must carry with you a valid Canadian site and they, within 48 hours, dispose of close personal supervision of an adult Migratory Game Bird hunting permit in the gut pile including the gall bladder. who carries the proper licences.Wildlife addition to any required provincial hunting taken by the junior under this licence is licence.The permit is available at any Post KEEPING YOUR LICENCES included in the bag limit of the accom- Office. & RECORDS panying licenced adult. No species
The Bird Banding Laboratory in
Hunters should keep all documents licences may be purchased with the Maryland collates all North American bird under which an animal was taken until the junior licence. However, during a hunting banding records. If you find a banded migra- animal has been consumed. In the case of a season, a licenced junior hunter may tory bird, please report it to their toll free mounted trophy or a tanned hide, the accompany and hunt with an adult number at 1-800-327-BAND (2263). licence and Compulsory Inspection Data holding a valid Limited Entry Hunting authorization and a valid species licence. 4. Non-residents’ qualifications for a Junior Hunting Licence are the same as in (3.) with the exception that they may not hunt for a species for which a Limited Entry Hunting authorization has been issued to the accompanying adult.
For Information regarding Aboriginal Hunting, refer to page 7.
All licences issued under the Wildlife Act are non-transferable and non-refundable. BUYING LICENCES
Resident hunting licences are available at all Government Agents’ Offices, and other commercial outlets and sporting goods stores. Non-resident hunting licences are available from Government Agents and the FWRA Branch in Victoria (4th Flr, 2975 1/18 ADVERTISING Jutland Rd). Non-residents may also obtain their licences by mail from FWRA Branch (PO Box 9374 Stn Prov Govt,Victoria, BC V8W 9M1).
Duplicates for misplaced, lost, stolen or accidentally destroyed licences are available from Vendors and Government Agents’ offices for a fee of $10.00 plus GST.A Statement of Loss is required. DO NOT purchase another original licence from a sporting goods store or similar non-govern- ment licence issuer, as this will automatically show on our records that you have been issued more than the legal limit of current licences, which is an offence under the Wildlife Act.

8 . . . BEFORE YOUR HUNT Sheet should be kept in a safe place indefi- game species licences, non-residents must
The non-residents must show the Permit nitely. If a person wishes to transfer the provide the Licensing office with the name to Accompany or a copy indicating the trophy to someone else or requires an of the guide outfitter, the guide’s licence name of the permittee and the permit export permit to move it out of the number, the management unit(s) in which number when purchasing their big game province, production of the original docu- the hunt will take place and the dates of species licences. mentation makes the transfer or the the hunt. On completion of the hunt, non-
A non-resident who is not a resident of issuance of a permit much easier. It will residents must obtain a completed form of Canada and is not a Canadian citizen, may greatly assist MWLAP staff if, when a declaration from their guide. Failure to do also be eligible under the Permit to hunter sells a trophy, the licences and other so constitutes an offence on the part of the Accompany providing they qualify under documentation are transferred with the hunter and the guide. one of the required relationship categories trophy to the new owner. Big Game Accompanied Hunts (ie, if accompanied by a father, brother, son, NON-RESIDENT HUNTERS
A non-resident of BC who is a resident uncle, nephew, grandson, grandfather, Big Game Guided Hunts of Canada or a Canadian citizen may be mother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, grand-
Non-residents of British Columbia accompanied by a resident of BC who daughter, grandmother, spouse, father-in-law, hunting big game must be accompanied by holds a Permit to Accompany. Only one mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, a licenced BC guide. When purchasing big Permit to Accompany will be issued to a brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, but excludes cousins). person in a licence year.

The BC resident applying for this permit Permits to Accompany may not be avail- able for all species and areas (for example, must be a Canadian citizen or permanent thinhorn sheep). Please contact the Permit resident of Canada who has held a BC and Authorization Service Bureau toll free hunting licence and a big game species at 1-866-433-7272 (Victoria: 952-0932) for licence for 3 of the 5 years preceding appli- more information. cation (or 2 of the 5 years preceding appli- cation if the applicant has completed
Royalties are payable on animals C.O.R.E).This person must obtain the taken under a Permit to Accompany required permit at least one month prior to (see Royalty Fees section). hunting. Applications for permits are avail- Handguns able at Government Agent offices, the
It is illegal to hunt with a handgun in BC. Permit & Authorization Bureau, or electroni- See page 3 for definition. cally from the MWLAP website:
There are special handgun restrictions in http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/pasb/applications.h Canada. Please contact the R.C.M.P.for tm. (See Wildlife Permits & Commercial details before bringing a handgun into Licences article, page 24.) Canada. Small Game
It is not necessary for a non-resident of British Columbia to be accom- panied by a licenced guide when hunting for small game (includes game birds). 1/4 ADVERTISING FEDERAL FIREARMS LEGISLATION
For information on the Canadian Firearm Licence, contact Canadian Firearm 1/4 ADVERTISING Centre at 1-800-731- 4000 or visit the website at www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca.

. . . 9 BEFORE YOUR HUNT Hunting Licence Fees Species Licence Fees Duplicate Licences The following fees apply province-wide. Species licences are required for the hunting of To a person who can satisfactorily prove Additional licence requirements are indicat- the following animals and are required in his hunting and/or species licences have ed under certain regional schedules. addition to the basic hunting licences. been lost or destroyed (a Statement of Prices do not include G.S.T. Fees include HCTF surcharge, but not G.S.T. Loss is required) for: A resident of British Columbia to hunt all ~ BIG GAME ~ Seniors, Gulf Islands game ...... $32.00★▲ and Junior ...... $1.00 BC Non-BC All Others ...... $10.00 A BC Resident who is 65 years of age or Resident Resident over to hunt all game ...... $7.00★ It is unlawful to use another person’s Bison ...... $70.00 . . . .$700.00 A resident of Canada (not BC), or a licence or permit, or to loan or Canadian citizen to hunt all game Black Bear ...... $20.00 . . . .$180.00 transfer any licence or permit under ✱ any circumstances...... $75.00★ Bobcat ...... $8.00 . . . . .$40.00 ✱ Licence Cancellation A non-resident to hunt all game Caribou ...... $20.00 . . . .$230.00 ★ ✱ It is unlawful to be in possession of a big ...... $180.00 Cougar ...... $30.00 . . . .$230.00 game animal without a properly cancelled A person to hunt in the Fraser Valley Deer ...... $15.00 . . . .$125.00 species licence or otherwise by licence, ★ Special Area (See Region 2) . . . .$10.00 Elk ...... $25.00 . . . .$250.00 permit, or as provided by regulation. Any person who kills any of the above big game A person to hunt in the Gulf Islands Special Grizzly Bear ✱ ...... $80.00 . . .$1,030.00 Area. All islands in MU 1-1 (except species must immediately cancel the appro- Vancouver Island) and Denman and Lynx ✱ ...... $8.00 . . . . .$40.00 priate species licence. Hornby Islands in MU 1-6 . . . . .$2.00 Moose ...... $25.00 . . . .$250.00 All hunting and species licences expire March 31, 2006 A junior hunting licence - to a person 10 Mountain Goat ✱ ...... $40.00 . . . .$350.00 years of age or older and under age ✱ 14 ...... $7.00★▲ Mountain Sheep ...... $60.00 . . . .$620.00 NOTICE! Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Wolf ...... No Licence . . . .$50.00 TO HUNTERS Permit ...... $17.00▲ Wolverine ✱ ...... $8.00 . . . . .$40.00 Queen Charlotte Island (QCI) Changes are being considered that would ★ Deer ...... $10.00 ~ SMALL GAME ~ introduce a species licence for turkey in Non-Resident QCI Deer ...... $25.00★ order to improve their management. ★ BC Non-BC Includes surcharge for the Habitat Resident Resident Conservation Trust Fund (HCTF). Upland Game No Species ▲ A youth hunting ducks or geese during Birds Licence Required $50.00 Waterfowler Heritage Days does not Small Game No Species No Species require a hunting licence, junior hunting Licence Required Licence Required licence or the Canada Migratory Game ✱ Bird Hunting Permit.The Species licences for these species are not 1/18 ADVERTISING Acknowledgement of Responsibility, valid until 2 days after the date of issue. signed by a parent or guardian, is still required.

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10 . . . SITE and ACCESS RESTRICTIONS National Parks of any park road or highway except as Indian Reserves
Hunting is prohibited in all National authorized by a park officer, unless other-
Indian Reserves are private land. Permission Parks.The law requires that all firearms wise stated in the Hunting Regulations must be obtained from the local Indian business Synopsis for a specific road. A park road is transported in National Parks be disman- office in order to hunt on or across these lands. tled, carried in a closed case or wrapped a road in a park or recreation area that is designated and developed for licensed Recreation Access Management Plans and tied securely in such a manner as not motor vehicles. Contact the regional office
to expose any part of the firearm. Please refer to the Southern Rocky for further information, or consult the Park
Firearms are also not permitted outside Mountain Management Plan for recre- and Recreation Area Regulations. ation access zoning in MUs 4-1, 4-2, 4- of a vehicle, vessel or aircraft in a National
Individuals hunting in a Provincial Park, Park unless they are being moved into, or 22 and 4-23.A copy of the plan is Recreation Area or Protected Area should located online at out of, a person’s premises, or with a be aware that the Park Act and Park and permit issued by the park superintendent. http://srmwww.gov.bc.ca/kor/srmmp/ Recreation Area Regulations apply. srmmp.htm
Regional District Parks Note: Protected areas that have been
Please refer to the Golden
Hunting and the discharge of firearms is established since the deadline for changes Backcountry Recreation Plan for recre- prohibited in and within 100 m of all to the hunting regulations for 2005/06 ation access zoning in MUs 4-34, 4-36 Regional District Parks. (February 2005) will have no change to their and 4-40. A copy of the plan is located
status unless specified in these regulations. online at Contact the Regional District in the
locality you wish to hunt for information on It is unlawful to trap, dispose of wildlife http://srmwww.gov.bc.ca/kor/rec/ new parks. parts, or discharge a firearm, bow or gbrap.htm crossbow within the developed portion of National Wildlife Areas and a BC Forest Service Recreation site or Migratory Bird Sanctuaries Interpretive Forest site as defined in the
Hunting is prohibited in National Wildlife Forest Recreation Regulation. Areas (NWAs) and Migratory Bird
Hunters should note that big game Sanctuaries (MBSs) unless a special federal seasons in most parks are under Limited permit is granted or notices to the contrary Entry Hunting restrictions. Consult the 1/18 ADVERTISING are posted. Blue signs depicting a loon mark current Limited Entry Hunting Synopsis for the boundaries of NWAs and MBSs. map details. Contact the Canadian Wildlife Service in
Hunters are encouraged to remove gut Delta for more information (604) 940-4710. piles from near hiking trails or known areas Provincial Parks, Recreation Areas of recreational use or, if that is not possible, and Protected Areas to advise park staff of kill locations.
Hunting and the discharge of firearms, or Ecological Reserves bows is prohibited in many Provincial Parks,
Hunting, trapping and angling are prohibited Recreation Areas and Protected Areas. in Ecological Reserves in British Columbia.The Only those Parks and Recreation Areas discharge of a firearm, or bow is prohibited. A 1/18 ADVERTISING listed in the following regional schedules are complete list of Ecological Reserves including open to hunting and/or the discharge of detailed maps and legal descriptions is avail- firearms and bows, and only during the legal able from the regional office, or from BC hunting season as described in the sched- Parks headquarters at PO Box 9398 Stn Prov ules. Govt,Victoria, BC V8W 9M9.
When a Provincial Park, Recreation Area
Most ecological reserves are also referenced or Protected Area is closed to hunting or in the BC Recreational Atlas, 5th Edition. there is no open season for any species, Municipal Restrictions both the possession and discharge of a
firearm or bow are prohibited except when Most municipalities have local bylaws authorized by a park officer. Possession is restricting and controlling the use of firearms 1/18 ADVERTISING only allowed when such weapons are and bows within their boundaries. Consult municipal clerks for details of closures. carried within a vehicle or when authorized
by a park officer. Municipal bylaws that affect the discharge of
The use of horses, motor vehicles, firearms and/or bows are NOT included in motorcycles, snowmobiles, other self-pro- this synopsis. pelled vehicles or cycles is generally prohib- ited in Provincial Parks, Recreation Areas and Protected Areas except where specifi- cally authorized. All motor vehicles on park roads must be licenced. Use of aircraft to arrive at or depart from some parks is restricted. 1/18 ADVERTISING 1/18 ADVERTISING
It is prohibited to hunt or discharge a firearm or bow in a Provincial Park, Recreation Area or Protected Area within 400 metres of either side of the centre line

. . . 11 SITE and ACCESS RESTRICTIONS UNAUTHORIZED USE OF and snowmobiles may be established in CABINS various areas around the Province.These
While in the back country you may have areas are signed with information identifying occasion to encounter cabins of various the type of motorized use that is restricted, sorts.These belong to someone engaged in the area where the restriction applies and a legitimate business such as trapping or the period of the year when the restriction is guiding.They are private and are not to be in effect. In addition this information is entered, damaged or disturbed. Hunter available at local Ministry of Forests district ethics, courtesy and respect are relied upon offices. so that additions to the regulations imposing severe sanctions are not neces- 3. Wildlife Act (Section 39) - A person is not sary. permitted to hunt on cultivated land or on Crown land which is subject to a grazing lease ACCESS RESTRICTIONS while the land is occupied by livestock, without
Several laws govern public access to the consent of the owner, lessee or occupant wildlife and several types of closures specifi- of the land. cally limit access by licenced hunters or
others. In brief the following laws apply: In addition to the above, there is authority under 1. Trespass Act - The provincial Trespass Act sets provisions of the Wildlife Act to limit access by out strict limits on any public access to hunters or other persons. Relevant regulations enclosed private land. Private property is include the Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulation considered enclosed if any one of the following and the Public Access Prohibition Regulation. conditions are met: ● there are clearly visible signs prohibiting trespassing posted at each ordinary access point; or ● the property is surrounded by a lawful fence; or ● the property is surrounded by a natural boundary such as a river bank or a 4 1/2 TONOTICE! HUNTERS foot hedge. ● In the Fraser Valley, and to a lesser extent To enter, hunt over or trap in elsewhere in agricultural areas, local sporting cultivated land, posted land or private 1/4 ADVERTISING groups (clubs) have made private arrange- property without the owner’s ments with landowners to exclude other permission is committing an offence. hunters. Such areas are frequently posted to no trespassing by these sporting groups. It is the responsibility of the hunter to get permission from the land owner 2. Forest and Range Practices Act before accessing private land. (Section 58) - Motorized recreation regulation orders to restrict the use of motorized recreation vehicles such as ATVs

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12 . . . NO HUNTING and NO SHOOTING AREAS No Shooting Areas NOTE: Other closures that may be more Hwy 99 Discharge of Firearms
It is unlawful to discharge a firearm in a restrictive on some highways or roads are Prohibited Area No Shooting Area (see Definitions section). listed below or under the Regional Schedules.
The discharge of firearms is prohibited No Shooting Areas as prescribed under the 400m Single Projectile (Firearm) within 400m west of the road allowance Wildlife Act are open to the use of bows Prohibited Areas and 1 km east of the road allowance of (including crossbows) unless specifically
The discharge of a firearm using a single Highway 99 between the northern restricted (see regional sections). projectile is prohibited within 400m (0.25 boundary of the District Municipality of mile) on either side of the road allowance West Vancouver and the southern No Hunting Areas boundary of the District Municipality of
of following portions of the highways and It is unlawful to hunt or discharge a roads in British Columbia listed below: Squamish. firearm within 100 metres of a church, school building, school yard, playground, Hwy 5 (Coquihalla Highway) between Hope and Hwy 118 Discharge of Firearms the junction of Highways 1 and 5 at Kamloops; Prohibited Area regional district park, dwelling house, or
farm or ranch building that is occupied by Hwy 6 between Bench Creek and Banting Creek; The discharge of firearms is prohibited persons or domestic animals. Owners and Hwy 16 between the boundary of the City of within 400 m on either side of the road occupiers or their employees or agents are Prince Rupert and the British Columbia - allowance of Highway 118 (Topley Landing exempted near dwelling houses or farm or Alberta interprovincial boundary; Road) between the intersection of Highway ranch buildings in order to protect crops Hwy 20 between Bella Coola and the westerly 118 and Highway 16 at Topley Landing and and livestock. boundary of Tweedsmuir Park; Granisle in the Skeena region. Highway No Shooting Areas Hwy 27 from the junction with Route 16
(Yellowhead) west of Vanderhoof to Fort St. It is unlawful to discharge a firearm or James; hunt within the road allowances of all Hwy 29 between the intersection of Highway numbered highways and any two lane or 29 with Highway 97 in the vicinity of the greater public road in BC that is Village of Chetwynd and the intersection of maintained by the Ministry of Highway 29 with Highway 97 in the vicinity Transportation (or their Contractors), of Charlie Lake, Peace River Land District; 1/18 ADVERTISING the federal government or another province or territory. The road Hwy 35 between Francois Lake and Burns Lake; allowance extends: Hwy 37 between the intersection of Highway 37 with Highway 16 and the boundary of (a) 15 metres on either side of the middle of the District of Kitimat; a road with less than three lanes, or Hwy 37 between the Skeena River Bridge at (b) 15 metres from the edge of the paved Kitwanga Post Office, Cassiar Land District, surface of a highway with three lanes or and the intersection of said highway with more, or Highway 37A at Meziadin Junction; (c) to the boundary of private or cultivated land, whichever comes first. Hwy 37A between the intersection of said
highway and Highway 37 at Meziadin In addition to the above universal restric- Junction and the boundary of the District of tion, several major or heavily populated Stewart at Bitter Creek; routes in the province have an additional Hwy 39 from the junction with Highway 97 400m area bordering the road allowance in north of Mcleod Lake to its intercept with which the discharge of a firearm using a the municipal boundaries of the City of single projectile is prohibited.The discharge Mackenzie; of a shotgun using shot only is permitted. 1/8 ADVERTISING These areas are listed in the section “400m Hwy 97 those portions of the Caribou Highway from Cottonwood River to Prince Single Projectile Prohibited Areas”.
George, the John Hart Highway from Prince The major purpose of these restrictions George to Dawson Creek, and the Alaska is to address the problems associated with Highway from Dawson Creek to Lower Post; increasing public pressure for more closures Canyon Drive (Road 520) between near rural roads, where the urban public is Hudson’s Hope and the W.A.C. Bennett Dam; expanding residential properties, often at considerable distances from main urban Twelve Mile Road (Road 190) between centres.The above restrictions, although Road 520 and Dunlevy Creek. perhaps initially are more than required for 400m Hunting and the Discharge of some parts of the province, will be univer- Firearms Prohibited Areas sal and, more importantly, universally under-
Hunting and the discharge of firearms is stood. prohibited within 400m (0.25 mile) of the
It is unlikely that these changes will road allowance of the following highways: reduce any hunter’s chances for a successful In all Provincial Parks or fulfilling hunting experience.These Hwy 3 (Crowsnest Highway) between Hope changes will address the safety concerns and Manning Park, Manning Park and Princeton. 1/18 ADVERTISING that have been expressed by many resi- dents living in previously unrestricted rural Hwy 97C (Okanagan Connector, Phase III) areas. Use common sense and if in doubt, between its junction with Highway 97 near Peachland and its junction with Highway 5 near don’t shoot! Aspen Grove.

. . . 13 DURING YOUR HUNT WHAT IS “WILDLIFE”? (m) Molothrus ater - brown-headed 3. to possess or wantonly take, injure or
All native species of animals in the cowbird and the eggs of this bird destroy a bird, egg, or the nest of a bird province excluding invertebrates and fish species may be destroyed. except those designated by regulations, have been designated as wildlife, giving COLLARED WILDLIFE (ie: crows, English sparrows, cowbirds, them full protection under provisions of the
Please avoid shooting any collared, magpies, rock doves or European starlings Wildlife Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 488.These implanted or ear-tagged wildlife. Collared or their egg or nest). species may not be hunted, killed, captured, animals carry radio transmitters for 4. to buy or sell migratory birds (or their kept as pets or used for commercial research purposes. If you inadvertently kill a eggs or nests). purposes unless specifically allowed by reg- collared, implanted or ear-tagged animal, 5. to traffic in live wildlife, wildlife meat or ulation or by authority of a permit from contact the local MWLAP regional office offer to do so except as authorized by MWLAP.The accompanying two schedules immediately because the meat may or may permit. of the Designation and Exemption not be fit for human consumption.The 6. to traffic in dead wildlife or a part of Regulation list the wildlife that may be con- collar must be returned. wildlife except when the wildlife was sidered as nuisances or pests. ILLEGAL GUIDING lawfully killed in BC during an open
Schedule "B" lists animals that may be
The Wildlife Act defines "guide" as: "a person season under the Wildlife Act or lawfully captured or killed only for the specific who for compensation or reward received or brought into BC, or when trafficking in purpose of protecting property unless an promised, accompanies and assists another cast antlers or when the wildlife or part open season is designated by regulation person to hunt wildlife". of wildlife has been processed into a (see Regional Schedules for open seasons).
It is unlawful to act as, or offer to act as, a product that no longer resembles the original wildlife or part.
Schedule "C" contains animals that may guide for fish or game for compensation or reward unless licenced to do so. 7. to discharge, dump, discard or dispose be captured or killed anywhere and at any
of litter. time in the province.These mostly intro- A person must possess a valid British Columbia Guide Outfitter Licence or Assistant 8. to shoot, hunt or capture any hawk, duced species are detrimental to property falcon, owl or eagle except under and native wildlife. (Hunting these species Guide Licence in order to legally guide hunters.The government licences guides to permit. requires a hunting licence if they are not ensure that their activities can be closely moni- 9. to deface any notice posted under destroying property, or you are off of your tored and regulated. authority of the Wildlife Act. property). Schedule “C” birds may be
MWLAP intends to increase its enforce- 10. to damage or interfere with a lawfully- hunted using electronic calls. ment efforts to stop illegal guiding. A person set trap. Schedule B who guides without the proper licence 11. to hunt a grizzly bear or black bear less (a) Scapanus orarius - coast mole commits an offence. A person who uses the than 2 years old or any bear in its (b) Lepus americanus - snowshoe hare services of an illegal guide may, as a party to company. (c) all of the species of the sub family the offence, be charged and convicted of the 12. to hunt the white (Kermode) or blue Arvicolinae and lemmings, except same offence. (Glacier) colour phases of the black bear. Ondonatra zibethicus - muskrat. ILLEGAL TRANSPORTING 13.to hunt a spotted cougar kitten or any (d) Neotoma cinerea - bushy-tailed woodrat
The definition of “transporter” in cougar accompanying it. (e) all species of the genus Peromyscus - the Wildlife Act Commercial Activities 14. to kill or wound wildlife by accident or to deer mice Regulation is as follows: “transporter” protect life or property and fail to (f) Erethizon dorsatum - porcupine means a person who, for money or promptly report the killing to an Officer. (g) Thomomys talpoides - northern pocket other compensation, transports a 15. to kill wildlife while in the process of gopher hunter to, from or between locations committing offences against any statute (h) Marmota flaviventris - yellow-bellied so that the hunter can hunt but does including, but not limited to, the Wildlife marmot not include a person who operates a Act. Examples would be wildlife taken (i) Marmota monax - woodchuck scheduled commercial flight or a char- while trespassing on private property (j) Spermophilus columbianus - Columbian tered aircraft unless the person also or on mine property in violation of the ground squirrel provides ground transportation, Mine Safety Code. (k) Mephitis mephitis - striped skunk accommodation or other ground 16.to intentionally feed or attempt to feed (l) Procyon lotor - raccoon services to the hunter (see p. 25). dangerous wildlife (cougar, coyote, wolf (m) Spilogale putorius - spotted skunk
A person must not act as a trans- and bear) except when lawfully porter unless the person holds a trans- Schedule C engaged in hunting or trapping where port licence or a guide outfitter licence baiting is authorised. (a) Rana catesbeiana - American bullfrog issued under section 15 of the Wildlife Act. (b) all species of the family Chelydridae - PENALTIES
snapping turtles IT’S UNLAWFUL We will be tough with violators of our 1. to make a false statement to an Officer, conservation laws and invaluable wildlife (c) Didelphis virginiana - North American Conservation Officer, or Constable. opossum resource! See Important Notice on 2. to capture, possess or keep in captivity page 15. (d) Sylvilagus floridanus - eastern cottontail any live wildlife without a permit. (e) Oryctolagus cuniculus - European rabbit (f) Myocastor coypus - nutria (g) all species of the genus Sciurus - grey squirrels and fox squirrels (h) all species of the genus Corvus - crows, except Corvus corax - common raven (i) Pica pica - black-billed magpie (j) Passer domesticus - house sparrow 1/9 ADVERTISING (k) Sturnus vulgaris - European starling (l) Columbia livia - rock dove (domestic pigeon)

14 . . . IMPORTANT NOTICE: HUNTER PENALTIES Hunting is a privilege in British Columbia. regulations on more than one occasion; ● The hunter’s licences can be cancelled This privilege is defined in laws that aim to ● A hunter is found in violation of different for up to 30 years. protect the wildlife resource and ensure sections of the Wildlife Act or its regulations ● The hunter may be subject to a safe and ethical hunting practices. Failure to on more than one occasion, where the fine/imprisonment, which will be: comply with the law can lead to significant number of violations indicates a general - up to $25,000 and/or 6 months impris- court and licence actions. lack of commitment to compliance; onment for the majority of offences A hunter may be charged with an offence ● A hunter has failed to comply with a under the Wildlife Act ($500 to $50,000 under provincial or federal law. A convicted previous order within a reasonable and/or 1 year imprisonment for hunter will be subject to the penalties subsequent offences); time; associated with the law that has been - up to $50,000 and/or 6 months impris- ● A hunter knowingly or with reckless broken, as ruled by the courts. Examples of onment for offences that could harm the disregard violates one or more sections laws that may affect hunters include, but are wildlife resource or that reflect serious not limited to: the Wildlife Act, the Migratory of the Wildlife Act or its regulations. unethical practices related to illegal Birds Convention Act, and the Criminal Code. Reckless disregard includes when a vio- hunting or trapping ($1,000 to $100,000 lation results from ignorance of the Act Hunters should be aware that aside from and/or 1 year imprisonment for or it regulations due to a refusal to normal court action, section 24 of the subsequent offences); and read them or take other steps to find Wildlife Act allows the Director to cancel, - $1,000 to $100,000 and/or 1 year out a hunter’s obligations; or suspend, or require the re-taking of CORE imprisonment for offences related to the training on any licences that are issued ● The Director considers that the circum- illegal trade in live wildlife or killing under the Wildlife Act and its regulations. stances may warrant an administrative endangered species ($2,000 to $150,000 These licence actions do not go through penalty. and/or 18 months imprisonment for subsequent offences.) the court system and are exercised at the In reviewing licence actions, the Director discretion of the Director.This additional provides an opportunity for the hunter to ● If the hunter does not pay a fine(s) tool provides more options for penalizing be heard.This is the hunter’s opportunity to imposed for wildlife offence(s), all those who choose to break the law and inform the Director of any and all events licences, permits and Limited Entry encourages compliance with the Wildlife Act that took place.The Director will review Hunting authorizations issued under the and its regulations. the file and the submission and will make a Wildlife Act will be automatically cancelled, decision based on all of the documents and the hunter will be ineligible to What Does the Director Consider obtain new licences until the fine(s) provided. When Making a Decision? is/are paid. What Types of Penalties Can the The Director may consider imposing ● The hunter’s migratory game bird permit licence action if: Hunter Face? can be cancelled. ● A hunter is found to have committed a We will continue to advocate and prescribe ● If a hunter has had their hunting licence violation resulting in high risk of serious penalties to the furthest extent possible privileges suspended or cancelled, they injury; under the law in dealing with violators of are ineligible to apply for Limited Entry our conservation laws and threats to our ● A hunter is found in violation of the Hunting. same section of the Wildlife Act or its invaluable wildlife resource. EXAMPLES OF DIRECTOR’S DECISIONS Don’t let this happen to you. Follow the ● The Director considered that the Case #4: Hunter killed 2 bull moose out rules and regulations. Be a responsible action posed a threat to public safety of season. hunter and practice ethical hunting. Here and was a demonstration of bad ● The Director considered that the are some cases where the Director sus- hunting ethics (not fair chase). hunter was experienced, and that over- pended hunting privileges for the following ● Penalty: Firearm and hunting licences harvest produces a negative impact on reasons, activities and duration: suspended for 4 years. Ordered to wildlife. Case #1: Hunter failed to report the acci- complete CORE. ● Penalty: Hunting licence suspended for dental killing of a cow moose out of Case #3: Hunter failed to cancel moose season. 4 years. species licence for the purpose of allowing Case #5: Hunter shot rifle from inside a ● The Director considered that the another member of the party to hunt on truck on the road. hunter was experienced and had a his licence. ● The Director considered hunter’s previous conviction under the Wildlife ● The Director considered that the previous convictions, that discharging Act and its regulations. transferring of licences can cause from a motor vehicle is not fair chase, ● Penalty: Hunting licence suspended for negative impact on wildlife. and that discharging a firearm in a no 2 years. ● Penalty: Hunting licence suspended for shooting area is dangerous. Case #2: Hunter used lights while hunting 2 years. ● in the dark. Penalty: Hunting licence suspended for 5 years.

. . . 15 Legal Hunting Methods & Provincial Bag Limits Firearms Rifles Shotguns Provincial Bag Note: Some hunts and Archery Limits areas have specific restrictions. See region’s

section for descriptions. Rimfire Centrefire BIG GAME Bison No Ye s 7 No Bow E 1 Black Bear 6 No Ye s Ye s 1 Bow A, C, D 2* Bobcat Ye s Ye s Ye s 1 Bow B, C, D 5* Caribou No Ye s No Bow A, C, D 1 Cougar No Ye s Ye s 1 Bow A, C, D 2* Deer No Ye s Ye s 1 Bow B, C, D 3* (see Deer Licences section) Elk No Ye s No Bow A, C, D 1 Grizzly Bear 6 No Ye s No Bow A, C, D 1 Lynx Ye s Ye s Ye s 1 Bow B, C, D 1 Moose No Ye s No Bow A, C, D 1 Mountain Goat No Ye s No Bow A, C, D 1 Mountain Sheep No Ye s No Bow A, C, D 1 Wolf No Ye s Ye s 1 Bow A, C, D 3 Wolverine Ye s Ye s Ye s 1 Bow B, C, D 1 SMALL GAME

Turkey ...... 1* Upland Game Birds Ye s 2 Ye s 3 Ye s Bow B, C, D Upland Game Birds - see next pg

Other Small Game Ye s Raccoon, Skunk, Ye s Ye s Bow B, C, D Snowshoe hare ...... 10/day (includes Coyote) 1 for Coyote Coyote ...... NBL* MIGRATORY BIRDS Migratory Game Ducks ...... see next page* 4, 5 Bow D Birds No No Ye s Geese ...... see next page* *See regions’ sections for regional bag limit. NOTES ARCHERY 1 shotgun must have a bore size of 20 gauge or larger Bow A (Crossbow)(does not include compound crossbow) - Must have a pull and use shells of shot size No. 1 Buck or larger. of no less than 68 kg (150 lbs) or a bolt (quarrel) weighing no less than 16.2 g (250 grains). For big game, the bolt (quarrel) must have a broadhead of at 2 grouse, ptarmigan or turkey only least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point. 3 grouse or ptarmigan only Bow B (Crossbow) (does not include compound crossbow)- Must have pull 4 possession or use of shot other than non-toxic shot is of no less than 55 kg (120 lbs) or a bolt (quarrel) weighing no less than prohibited, except for pigeons or doves. See p. 17. 16.2 g 5 shotgun must not be loaded with single projectile or be (250 grains). For big game, the bolt (quarrel) must have a broadhead of at larger than 10 gauge; must not use more than 1 least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point. Bow C (Compound Crossbow) - Must have pull of no less than 45 kg shotgun while hunting migratory game birds, unless (100 lbs) at a peak weight or bolt weighing no less than 16.2 g (250 grains). each shotgun in excess of one is disassembled or For big game, must have an arrow with a broadhead at least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) unloaded and encased. at the widest point. 6 bear may not be hunted by placing bait or by using a Bow D (Longbow, Recurve, Compound) - Must have pull of no less than dead animal or part of it as bait 18 kg (40 lbs) within the archer’s draw length. For big game, must have an 7 ammunition to hunt bison must be constructed with arrow with a broadhead at least 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point. Bow E (Bison only) - For bison, the bow (does not include compound a 175 grain or larger bullet, which retains 2,712 joules crossbow) must have a pull no less than 22.6 kg (50 lbs) within the archer’s (2,000 ft lbs) or more energy at 100 m. draw length, an arrow greater than 26 g (400 grains) in weight, and a broad- head greater than 8.1 g in weight and 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at its widest point.

16 . . . Provincial Bag & Possession Limits Legal Hunting Methods
It is unlawful to continue to hunt game species on a day in Check regional sections for open seasons, additional which the daily bag limit of that species has been taken, or, on the restrictions and regional bag limits. day or subsequent to the day in which the seasonal bag limit for Firearms that species of game has been taken.
No person shall hunt wildlife with a handgun.
In the table on the previous page and the regional schedules, NBL
A muzzle loader containing powder and shot in the barrel but means No Bag Limit. An entry such as "2(1)" used for ungulates means unprimed (ie, no powder in the pan of a flint lock or no cap in the season bag limit is two animals of that species, one of which may be the nipple of a percussion lock) is not considered a loaded antlerless. An entry such as "10(20)" for game birds means the daily bag firearm under the Criminal Code (Canada). limit is 10 and the possession limit while hunting or returning from
It is unlawful to hunt with a set gun, or to hunt wildlife with a hunting is 20.
pump, repeating or auto-loading shotgun with a magazine capable The table on the previous page indicates the maximum number of of holding more than two shells. animals which a hunter may take in the province in one licence year
(April 1 to March 31). Exceptions to the provincial bag limits may apply It is unlawful to use full metal jacketed, non-expanding, tracer, to some species in some regions. Provincial bag limits may be achieved by incendiary or explosive bullets for hunting or trapping game. hunting in one or more regions provided the regional bag limits are not
It is unlawful to hunt with a firearm that is designed, altered or exceeded. intended to be aimed and fired by the action of one hand or that
The daily bag limit for ducks in aggregate is 8, except for restricted has a barrel less than 305 mm (12 in) in length. species: Pintail, Goldeneye, Harlequin and Canvasback. Retrieval
The daily bag limit for Canvasback is 4, Northern Pintail is 4,
No person shall kill, cripple or wound game without making all Goldeneyes is 2 and Harlequins is 2. Please see regional sections. reasonable effort to retrieve and include it in his/her bag limit.The
The daily bag limit for all geese in aggregate is 5, except in Region 2. retrieved game shall be killed immediately and included in the
hunter’s bag limit. The possession limit for all migratory game birds at all times
(including while hunting, returning from hunting or at a residence) is two It is lawful for a person to retrieve a dead or injured game animal with the assistance of a power boat provided no person in times the daily limit. the power boat is in possession of a loaded firearm.
The possession limit for all upland game birds while hunting or Falconry returning from hunting is three times the daily limit except for Sharp- tailed Grouse and pheasants (Region 4 only) where the possession
Licenced falconers may hunt small game by the use or with the limit is two times the daily limit.The possession limit for Sharp-tailed aid of raptors throughout the Province during the regular open Grouse in Region 7B is three times the daily limit. season or during bow only seasons subject to the applicable bag limits as indicated in the regional schedules. Dogs
The use of dogs is permitted in the hunting of all game, but dogs must be on a leash when used to hunt deer, elk, moose, mountain sheep, mountain goat and caribou. Unleashed dogs may be used to hunt small game, lynx, bobcat, grizzly bear, black bear or cougar. Any person may train dogs by allowing them, under supervision, to pursue game birds from August 1 to April 30 on Crown Land, and on private land August 1 to March 31. See more information on hunting restrictions on the next page.

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. . . 17 ADDITIONAL HUNTING METHOD RESTRICTIONS You should also know it’s unlawful: to make the determination of sunrise and edible portions if that person transfers 1. to shoot wildlife from a motor vehicle or sunset in the field based on existing terrain possession of the wildlife to a recipient a boat propelled by a motor. and circumstances. who complies with the requirement. 2. to hunt migratory birds from a power 11. to hunt migratory game birds from 1/2 Edible portions do not include meat that boat. hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before has been damaged and made inedible by 3. to use a power boat, aircraft, or motor sunrise. See #10 above. the method of taking. Of grizzly bear, vehicle or other mechanical device to 12. to hunt wildlife by the use of, or with the cougar or a furbearing animal other than disturb or harass wildlife. aid of, a light or an illuminating device. a black bear, the hide must be removed 4. to hunt, take, wound or kill big game 13. to use poison for the hunting, trapping, to the person’s normal dwelling place or while it is swimming unless it has been taking or killing of any wildlife. to a meat cutter, the owner or operator previously wounded. 14. to use recorded or electronic calls to of a cold storage plant or to a 5. to discharge, carry or have in possession hunt wildlife except wolf, coyote, cougar, taxidermist, tanner or a fur trader. A a firearm containing live ammunition in lynx or bobcat or any bird listed in person who kills wildlife is exempted its breech or in its magazine attached to Schedule C (see “What is from the requirement to remove the the firearm, in or on a railway car, motor Wildlife?” section). hide if that person transfers possession vehicle, sleigh, aircraft, or bicycle. 15. to use live birds as decoys or recorded of the wildlife to another person who 6. to carry a cocked crossbow in or on a bird calls to hunt game birds. complies with the requirement. vehicle, or to discharge a bow from a 16. to hunt migratory game birds within vehicle of any kind 400 m of any place where bait has been 7. to hunt or transport hunters or wildlife deposited unless that place has been by a helicopter. free of bait for at least 7 days. 8. to hunt wildlife from an aircraft. 17. to kill wildlife (with the exception of 9. to hunt wildlife within 6 hours of being grizzly bear, cougar or a fur bearing airborne in an aircraft other than a animal other than a black bear) and fail regularly scheduled commercial aircraft. to remove from the carcass the edible 10. to hunt game, except migratory game portions of the four quarters and loins ADVERTISING birds, from one hour after sunset to one to the person’s normal dwelling place or hour before sunrise. To find out the time to a meat cutter or the owner or of sunrise and sunset, consult a local operator of a cold storage plant. A newspaper or the following website: person who kills wildlife is exempted www.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/sunrise_e.html from the requirement to remove the The responsibility remains with the hunter

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18 . . . VALUES ASSOCIATED WITH BC WILDLIFE The value of wildlife in British Columbia mental amenities.They can assign a In the 2004-05 season, 84, 003 resident includes a variety of economic values positive value to the continued exis- hunting licences were sold.This repre- associated with wildlife related activities. tence of natural habitats or species sents an increase of 3% over the These include consumptive activities such even though they may never visit such previous year and the first year in the last as hunting, angling, trapping and guiding areas or see the species. several there has been an increase in as well as non-consumptive activities Hunting and guide outfitting contribute hunting license sales to residents. 5,931 such as viewing, photography and field tourism revenues for BC while providing non-resident hunting licences were sold study.The economic value of wildlife is recreation opportunities for BC resi- and these have been steadily increasing differentiated into three components: use dents. In 2003, resident hunters spent over time. Government revenue from all value, option value and existence value. about $70 million dollars and non- hunting license sales was about $7.5 1 Use value is the benefit from actual resident hunters spent about $46 million million dollars. (consumptive or non-consumptive) dollars.This is an important source of use of the resource. income for many rural B.C. residents.The Economic values for non-hunting related expenditure value of resident and non- activities have also been estimated from 2 Option value is value the present survey data collected from B.C. residents. generation may place on an option to resident hunting activities can also be Direct wildlife activities (trips or outings use resources in future instead of the estimated by measuring the contribution present. Option value may also include to provincial Gross Domestic Product where the main purpose is to watch, bequest value which is associated with (GDP) and employment. In 2003, feed, photograph, or field study wildlife) conserving environmental resources resident and non-resident hunters con- and indirect wildlife activities (activities such as wildlife for the use of future tributed about $48 million to the around the home cabin or cottage or generations. province’s GDP.Resident hunters gener- where the main purpose was not related 3 Existence value is the value people ated the largest share of GDP with an to wildlife) are estimated at $737 million place on the satisfaction in knowing that estimated $29 million attributable to dollars per year.The economic value of a species continues to thrive in its their activities. GDP resulting from non- these activities (the value people place natural habitat.This value is independent resident hunting was about $19 million. on them over and above their expendi- of any use values either in the present Trapping generated just under $1 million tures) has been estimated to be about or the future. People may experience of the province’s GDP.Hunting and $1 billion dollars annually. positive feelings and a sense of accom- trapping activities also generated Source: Ministry of Water, Land and Air employment for approximately 1,870 plishment in fulfilling what they feel is Protection and BC Stats. their obligation to conserve environ- British Columbians with about 1,730 in hunting and 140 in trapping.

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. . . 19 AFTER YOUR HUNT ROYALTY FEES 2) Anyone who possesses or transports the be removed from the hide at the above
It is unlawful to offer for sale the pelt or whole carcass of an elk, moose, caribou, mule locations if immediately destroyed and skin from a furbearing animal taken under a (black-tailed) deer, white-tailed deer or fallow disposed of at that location. Leaving hunting licence in a prescribed open season deer shall leave attached to the carcass: evidence of species and sex on the carcass unless a royalty on the pelt or skin has (a) to identify the sex of a male, either a testicle will not spoil or in any way contaminate the been paid to the Province. or part of the penis, or that portion of the meat.
Every holder of a valid hunting licence head which bears the antlers, and Transporting Wildlife who lawfully kills a furbearing animal is (b) to identify the sex of a female, a portion of All persons who possess, transport or ship exempt from paying the prescribed royalty the udder or teats, or that portion of the wildlife or parts of wildlife within the fee unless he offers the pelt for sale. See head which in males normally bears antlers. Province of British Columbia must have current Trapping Regulations for royalty 3) Anyone who possesses or transports the with them the species licence under which fees. Payment of a royalty fee is required whole carcass or part of the carcass of big the animal was taken by that person, or, if only upon the initial sale of the pelt. game, other than that described in 2) above, the animal was taken by another person, a Furbearing animals may only be hunted must leave attached to the carcass: Record of Receipt of the wildlife (see where an open hunting season is declared. (a) to identify the sex of a male, either a testicle page 77) showing:
The permit holder who accompa- or part of the penis, and
the date and place of receipt, nies a non-resident and/or non- (b) to identify the sex of a female, a portion of
the name and address of the person resident alien (see Definitions the udder or teats. who killed the animal, or from whom it was section) under a Permit to 4) Anyone who possesses or transports only the acquired, Accompany must submit royalty hide or part of the hide of a grizzly bear or
the name and address of the person to fees, within 30 days after the hunt cougar must leave attached to the hide: whom the wildlife parts are to be deliv- has ended, for each animal taken by (a) to identify the sex of a male, either a testicle ered, the non-resident and/or non-resident or part of the penis, and
the BC Resident Hunter Number or alien. (b) to identify the sex of a female, a portion of permit number of the person who killed
A guide outfitter is exempt from the udder or teats. the animal, having to pay royalty fees (Section 5) Despite sections 3 and 4 above, a person who
the species licence number under which 69 of the Wildlife Act) in relation to is in possession of a portion of a carcass or the animal was taken, and animals taken by a resident hunter hide does not commit an offence if
the species and sex of the animal taken. guided by or on behalf of the guide (a) the person did not kill the wildlife they Anyone having wildlife butchered and outfitter. possess, packaged is required to obtain from the
If the hunter sells the pelt of a furbearing (b) the person received the wildlife from the butcher a receipt which indicates: animal to a licensed Fur Trader, they are person who killed it,
the Hunter Number, exempt from paying the royalty. (c) the person possesses the portion of the
the species licence number, and carcass or hide for a purpose contemplated
Royalty fee payments may be submitted
the species, and sex of the animal taken. by mail or courier with cheque (payable to in section 36 (2) (is taking it to their residence, a meat cutter, etc) of the Wildlife Game Check The Minister of Finance), money order or Act,
All hunters, with or without game, when credit card to: Permit & Authorization (d) the person is transporting the portion of the encountering temporary checking stations Service Bureau, 2975 Jutland Rd, PO Box carcass or hide in compliance with section operated by an officer, are required by law 9372 Stn Prov Govt,Victoria, BC V8W 9M3 37 (has a record of receipt, see Transporting to stop and report.Their compliance with or by fax: 250-387-0922. Wildlife this page) of the Act, and wildlife and firearms laws will be determined. (e) the person who killed the wildlife EXPORT FROM THE POSSESSION AND possesses a portion of the carcass or TRANSPORTATION PROVINCE hide with the parts attached as
It is unlawful to export wildlife from BC Game Birds required in 2) and 3) above.
unless you have a valid export permit or
Anyone who possesses or transports a See also compulsory reporting and com- are exempted from holding an export pulsory inspection requirements, page 21. game bird must leave attached to the permit carcass one feathered wing. Removing Evidence of Sex & Species
An export permit is required if the animal is exported more than 30 days from Big Game Evidence of species and sex may be removed from the carcass or the hide of game: the date of kill.
It is unlawful to possess or transport a
An export permit is required if the
after it arrives at a person’s normal big game animal that was killed unintention- hunter does not accompany their animal dwelling place and is butchered and stored while exporting it from the Province, ally by accident or collision, or was illegally there for consumption on the premises. killed. regardless of the date of kill.
after it is taken to a meat cutter or the
Anyone who possesses or transports the An export permit is not required if the 1) owner or operator of a cold storage plant, or hunter accompanies their animal within 30 carcass or part of the carcass of elk, moose,
after it has been inspected by a qualified days of the kill AND provides either the caribou, mule (black-tailed) deer, white-tailed Compulsory Inspector. cancelled species licence or (where deer or fallow deer must leave attached to the NOTE: It is not an offence to possess bear Compulsory Inspection is required) the carcass or part of the carcass a readily identifi- genitalia attached to the hide or carcass, Compulsory Inspection Data Sheet (which able part of the hide that is not less than 6 cm2 and, after it is no longer needed on a bear serves as an export permit). carcass as evidence of sex, the genitalia may or the tail. continued on page 22....

20 . . . COMPULSORY INSPECTION AND REPORTING Compulsory Inspection for Hunter Except as noted, all compulsory inspected For mountain sheep (ie. Dall’s, Stone’s, Harvest is no longer available through species must be submitted to a compulsory California or Rocky Mountain): the MWLAP Regional Offices inspector for the purpose of taking measurements • the portion of the skull includ- or parts of the animal required for management ing the nasal bones, the entire Compulsory Inspections are a requirement for (ie, tooth) within 30 days of the kill (see eye-socket, the horns specific game species under the BC Hunting note regarding trapping exception below). and the associated connective Regulations.These species are submitted for the The following species of game must be submitted bone structure, and purposes of data collection and enforcement. The Compulsory Inspection process includes to a regional compulsory inspection centre: • the horns for insertion of a taking measurements and/or parts of the • grizzly bear • cougar • caribou numbered aluminum plug by an officer. animals for scientific analysis and provides • mountain goat • mountain sheep For mountain goat: wildlife managers with valuable information • elk taken in Regions 2, 8 and 7 • the horns. about the sex, age and condition of animals (MU 7-2 to 7-15, 7-17, 7-24 to 7-26) For deer: being harvested. Compulsory Inspections in • antlered mule (black-tailed) deer in • the antlers attached to a concert with other data collection methods MUs 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to portion of the upper skull, and enable managers to set more specific hunting 7-58 (parts must be submitted to the lower jaw including all teeth. regulations.Without adequate information, the • Prince George or CI locations specified For caribou: risk of over harvests would increase, thereby for Region 7B.) requiring managers to set more conservative the incisor (front) tooth, the antlers, and for a 1. Grizzly bear, mountain goat and mountain • harvest levels in order to protect animal popula- caribou without at least one main beam mea- tions. sheep must be submitted to a compulsory suring over 60 cm (24 inches) in length, the inspector within 30 days or before hide with evidence of sex attached. Compulsory Inspections are provided through December 5 of the year of the kill, For elk taken in Regions 2, 8 and 7 the contracted services of qualified Compulsory whichever occurs first. Inspectors located in 27 locations throughout (MU 7-2 to 7-15, 7-17, 7-24 to 7-26): BC.This delivery system provides an improved 2. Persons who gain the written approval • an incisor (front) tooth (Regions 2 and 8) and service to hunters and at the same time results from a Wildlife Biologist,Wildlife Technician • for males, the antlers attached to a portion of in a more efficient use of staff resources. or Official of MWLAP prior to hunting can the upper skull, or submit such animals for inspection within • for females, the upper portion of the skull or a All Compulsory Inpectors have completed a 30 days after the last day of the hunt. portion of the teats or mammary gland. training course and have been appointed under the Environment Management Act by the Chief 3. Persons who use the service of a licenced COMPULSORY REPORTING Conservation Officer. guide for the purpose of hunting a caribou, A person who takes or kills the following species or an elk in Region 2 or 8, must submit in any Management Unit: The Compulsory Inspector locations are listed such animals for inspection within 30 days on the regional maps of each region. • lynx • bison • wolverine • bobcat after the last day of the hunt of the For contact information, please contact the • moose in Regions 3, 4, 5, 7A continuous season in which the animal was (Omineca), or 8 appropriate MWLAP Regional Office or the taken. • turkey (bearded), in Region 4 MWLAP Website 4. Persons who use the services of a licenced http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/ci.htm • wolf in MUs 1-1 to 1-13 or in Region 4 guide for the purpose of hunting a grizzly For Compulsory Inspection Centres, see Regional bear, mountain goat, or mountain sheep • elk in Regions 1 or 4 Sections’ front page maps. must submit such animals for inspection • mule (black-tailed) deer bucks or Information required for Compulsory Reporting within 30 days after the last day of the white-tailed deer in MUs 3-12 to 3-14, and Inspection include: continuous season in which the animal was 3-17 to 3-31 and 3-34 to 3-44 during the youth or bow only seasons. 1. the hunter’s name, address, telephone number, taken, or by December 5 of the year of the and Hunter Number, kill, whichever occurs first. Must, within 30 days after the date of the kill, 2. the location where the animal was taken, 5. Persons who take a cougar in the Region 4 report in person or by mail: 3. the date the animal was taken, must submit the animal for inspection to a 1. their name, address, telephone number and 4. the sex of the animal taken, and compulsory inspector in Region 4 within 4 Hunter Number, and 5. the licences under which the animal was taken. days of the kill 2. the location where the animal was killed, and See LEH synopsis for additional requirements. 6. Persons who take a cougar in the Region 6 3. the date the animal was killed, and COMPULSORY INSPECTION must submit the animal for inspection to a 4. the sex of the animal taken. Compulsory Inspectors will not complete the compulsory inspector in Region 6 within 4 The Harvest Data card can be used to submit compulsory inspection unless ALL information and days of the kill. this data.The card is available at any licence parts are submitted and able to be collected. - PARTS REQUIRED - issuer, Government Agent, or MWLAP office. Hunters are not in legal possession of the wildlife Compulsory Reports must be submitted to any For grizzly bear and for unless they comply with compulsory inspection MWLAP office.We are not collecting tooth requirements. cougar: samples at this time by mail. • the skull and the hide bearing Note: A person authorized to trap is exempt • for males, a testicle or part of from the requirements noted above with respect NOTE: the penis, or to furbearing animals taken by trapping. DO NOT SEND TEETH IN THE MAIL • for females, a portion of the Compulsory Reporting of furbearing animals taken teats or mammary gland. by trapping is on page 94.

. . . 21 AFTER YOUR HUNT
In the case of an animal covered under C.I.T.E.S.
The regulations state that the following the Convention on International Trade in
The "Convention on the International information must be recorded: Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora Trade of Endangered Species" (C.I.T.E.S.) (a) the total number of wildlife or parts of (C.I.T.E.S.), a C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit may be requires that a C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit be each species acquired. required (see C.I.T.E.S. section for list of obtained from BC for the export out of (b) the date of receipt of the wildlife or animals requiring C.I.T.E.S. Export Permits). Canada of all grizzly bear, black bear, cougar, parts of them. U.S. residents, please refer to C.IT.E.S. lynx, bobcat, wolf, wood bison, sea otter, (c) the name and address of the person section for additional information on black from whom wildlife or parts of them river otter and polar bear or parts of these bear exports. were acquired, and animals. Such permits leaving Canada directly
Hunters planning to hunt in MUs 7-19 or (d) the serial number, date and type of 7-20 and accessing BC by way of the from BC may be obtained by applying to licence under which the wildlife or part Alberta border should contact the Permit & the FWRA Branch, 2975 Jutland Rd, PO of it was taken. Authorization Service Bureau (see p. 24) to Box 9372 Stn Prov Govt,Victoria, BC V8W
In order to fulfill these requirements, , obtain export permits prior to starting their 9M3. Application forms are available from when the hunter takes the parts of the hunt. Government Agents or at animal to the business concerned, he or she
When a big game animal has been pro- http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/pasb/applications.htm. must have the following documentation cessed by a taxidermist, a tanner or meat- Clients can expect a turnaround time of 5 with them: cutter, it may be exported with an export business days from the time it arrives at 1. his or her hunting and species licences permit to the hunter who lives in another our office. with the appropriately cancelled species province or in another country.
A person who is ordinarily a resident of licence.
British Columbia is part of a North the United States may export a black bear 2. Limited Entry Hunting Authorization, if American system of recording wild sheep hunted by the person, if it is in a fresh, such was required in order to hunt the identification and hence all sheep horns frozen or salted condition and the person is animal. harvested in the province must be inspect- exporting only the hide, the hide with paws 3. Compulsory Inspection Data Sheet, ed by a qualified Compulsory Inspector and and claws attached, the skull, or the meat which confirms that the animal has a numbered plug inserted in one of the been inspected by a Wildlife Act officer, excluding any organs, without obtaining a horns. where such an inspection is required. C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit.
Where a hunter or taxidermist, tanner or 4. his or her trapping licence, if the animal meatcutter has any doubt or questions TAXIDERMISTS,TANNERS, was taken under that authority. about how to proceed under any circum- MEATCUTTERS,FUR 5. the valid permit that allows possession stances which are not covered in the fore- of the animal if a permit is required in going, he or she should contact the FWRA TRADERS AND COLD exceptional circumstances. Branch or a MWLAP regional office as STORAGE PLANT
Normally a hunter would not be soon as possible. OPERATORS required to have a trapping licence or
Hunters possessing a mountain goat,
Many hunters wish to have trophies permit for a big game animal. mountain sheep, caribou or grizzly bear mounted for display in their homes, or to
The question is frequently asked, "Why harvested in BC, who must drive through have the hides tanned for leather and other do I need this documentation?" The answer the Yukon and back into BC in order to articles, while an even larger number use the is simply that presentation of the documen- submit the animal for compulsory inspec- services of a professional meatcutter or cold tation helps to protect the recipient, i.e. the tion, are exempt from obtaining an export storage plant operator.These businesses are taxidermist, tanner or meatcutter, from permit for this purpose. required under the Wildlife Act and regula- prosecution for illegal possession; it is tions to keep records of their transactions. required by law, and a "paper trail" exists should an investigation be required. In addition, some taxidermists, as agents for their clients, present the necessary parts of game animals for compulsory inspection by a Wildlife Act officer, when the hunter is ADVERTISING unable to do so personally. In such cases it

TONOTICE! HUNTERS When a season is based on antler or horn size, hunters are reminded that the antlers or horns of male big game animals must accompany the carcass to a residence, a meatcutter ADVERTISING or a cold storage plant Similarly, the lower jaw with incisor teeth must accompany the carcass of a calf, where seasons exist.

22 . . . AFTER YOUR HUNT is mandatory that the hunter provide the taxidermist with all the information required for the inspection, including the location of the kill. If such information cannot be produced by an agent, then the animal may be seized by a conservation officer or con- stable until all the documentation is provided. Difficulties in such situations occur ADVERTISING often enough that hunters should take special care to ensure that all information is available to an inspecting officer. SUBMITTING YOUR HUNTER SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE
The single largest source of hunter activity and game harvest information is the annual Hunter Sample Questionnaire. Every January, a large portion of the BC residents who have purchased a hunting licence in the previous year are sent a questionnaire referring to the species for which a particu- ADVERTISING lar licence was purchased. Hunters who have purchased several species licences may receive questionnaires for more than one species and are asked to respond. Replies from those who did not hunt that season, or who were unsuccessful, are just as valuable to wildlife managers as the information from hunters who did have successful hunts. In addition to the standard questionnaire procedure, the FWRA Branch will contact some hunters by tele- ADVERTISING phone this season.
Periodic game checks, compulsory inspection, and compulsory reporting all provide valuable information for wildlife managers across the province. From this information, managers can determine who is hunting, where they are hunting, and ADVERTISING other important information about the animal taken.
This information enables managers to set specific hunting regulations on a year to year basis, reducing heavy harvests in some areas and extending the season in others, to balance the needs of the animal popula- tion against the desires of the public.
Without adequate information, managers ADVERTISING must set conservative harvest levels to ensure that an overharvest does not occur. The manager’s choices are then limited to restricting harvest by closing areas, reducing season lengths, or applying Limited Entry Hunting.
Good information makes for good game management and good hunting!

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. . . 23 WILDLIFE PERMITS & COMMERCIAL LICENCES The Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection introduces a Recreational hunting and fishing licences are not affected and continue Centralized Permitting Process to be available at local retail outlets and Government Agent offices. On April 1, 2004, the processing of permit and commercial licens- How to apply: ing applications, and their renewals, amendments and related Background information and application forms for CITES permits, payments, became administered through the centralized Permit other wildlife permits, non-resident hunting licences, trapping and Authorization Service Bureau (PASB) of the Ministry of Water, licences, and guide outfitter licences are available at Government Agent offices, PASB, or electronically from the MWLAP website: Land and Air Protection (MWLAP). http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/pasb/applications.htm Major fish and wildlife commercial licensing programs include Completed applications with necessary attachments and payment angling guiding, guide outfitting, transporting and trapping. (cheque, money order, or credit card authorization payable to the Wildlife permitting includes more than 70 permit types such as Minister of Finance) can be sent to PASB by mail or courier: authorizations to export wildlife, to release an animal from captivi- ty, to possess dead wildlife, etc. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection Permit and Authorization Service Bureau These activities, formerly handled by MWLAP staff in regional 2975 Jutland Road offices, have been consolidated in Victoria headquarters. PO Box 9372 STN PROV GOVT This consolidation is accompanied by a process of continuous Victoria BC V8W 9M3 business improvement which will standardize and simplify the Fax: 250-387-0922 administrative process in order to respond to concerns and Questions: opportunities. If you have further questions or require additional information, Permits and Commercial Licences remain a legal requirement, please contact: ensuring that environmental standards are not compromised. Telephone: (250) 952-0932 The central permit bureau deals only with applications for Fish and Toll free: 1-866-433-7272 Wildlife commercial licences and permits and Park Use Permits.

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24 . . . LICENSING OF TRANSPORTERS (formerly known as Packers)

In October 2003, the Minister of Water, Land & Air Protection (MWLAP) directed that the transporting of all hunters should be regulated under the Wildlife Act, and that persons providing transporter services to residents should be accommodated under the new framework. A task group was struck in November 2003 to develop a strategy for implementing a new framework to include transport service providers.This task group was chaired and managed by MWLAP and consisted of members from interested and affected stakeholder groups such as: the BC Wildlife Federation, the Guide Outfitters Association of BC, the Northeast Packers Association of BC, and Land and Water BC. ADVERTISING The task group developed a full implementation plan which was agreed to by all members and was approved by the Minister in April of 2004. As a result, the new transporter regulation was developed and became effective in January of 2005. The Wildlife Act Commercial Activities Regulation, BC Reg. 338/82 now regulates the activities of “transporters” (formerly known as “packers”).Transporters are persons who provide transport services to resident hunters.They do not assist, or accompany, another person for the purposes of hunting for wildlife.These activities are currently carried out by “guide outfitters”, who are also defined and regulated under the Wildlife Act. This new regulation will help reduce adverse impacts on habitat and wildlife resources, and reduce conflicts between guide outfitters and transporters by clearly defining the activities in which licenced members of each group may engage. To obtain a copy of this new regulation, contact your local library or the Queens’ Printer and ask Interested in advertising in the for the Wildlife Act Commercial Activities Regulation, BC Reg. 338/82. Also see the Illegal BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations! Transporting section and the Wildlife Permits article for regulatory requirements. Phone 250•480•3244

WILDLIFE HEALTH Understanding animal health requires the collection hunted species have tested positive for WNV, but Winter tick infestations cannot be treated and there of information about the diseases and parasites there is no evidence that humans can be infected is little that can be done for animals to help them that occur in individuals and populations over time. by eating properly cooked meat. However, it is rec- overcome the effects of blood and haircoat loss. Hunters and anglers are perfect sources of infor- ommended that hunters wear gloves when Feeding moose domestic farm animal feeds can mation on wildlife health and the ministry Wildlife dressing dead birds to protect against accidental worsen their condition by upsetting their digestive Health Program needs your eyes! Potential health injury and exposure to bird blood. tracts. For further information about winter ticks see: problems in BC’s wildlife may be identified using Birds infected with WNV were identified in http://www.unbc.ca/nlui/wildlife_diseases_bc/wi videos, written or verbal descriptions, or pho- Oregon and Alberta in late 2004, and the virus is nter_tick.htm and tographs. If you see something or would like to expected to move into BC in 2005.We encourage http://wildlife1.usask.ca/ccwhc2003/wildlife_hea know more about wildlife diseases, you have outdoor recreationalists to report sick or dead lth_topics/winter_tick/wintertick3.htm several options: corvids. For more information on the BC WNV Chronic Wasting Disease 1. Refer to the ministry Wildlife Health webpage program, see http://www/bccdc.org, where you for more information and links at: can also report the finding of dead crows on-line. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease of the central nervous system that affects mule deer, http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wld/wldhealth.html For information on WNV in wildlife, see: white-tailed deer and elk. Signs of the disease include 2. Refer to the University of Northern BC spon- http://www.unbc.ca/nlui/wildlife_diseases_bc/W gradual weight loss and changes in behaviour, includ- sored on-line Manual of Common Diseases and NV.htm or ing drooling and difficulty swallowing, increased Parasites at: http://wildlife1.usask.ca/ccwhc2003/west_nile_vi drinking and urination, poor coordination or stum- http://www.unbc.ca/nlui/wildlife_diseases_bc rus/wnv_home.php bling, trembling or depression.There is no evidence and to suggest that CWD can infect humans. As a pre- Moose Ticks caution, the World Health Organization and other 3. Fill out the Wildlife Disease Manual reporting High numbers of winter ticks (Dermacentor albipic- human health experts recommend that all products form with the appropriate information at: tus) on animals are associated with mild winter and from animals known to be infected with any prion http://www.unbc.ca/nlui/wildlife_diseases_bc/ early spring weather conditions in the previous year. disease should not be used for human food. Experts specimen.htm and submit it to the Biodiversity The tick is commonly found on members of the suggest that hunters in areas where CWD has been Branch directly at [email protected], deer family across northern BC and can be a cause identified should avoid eating the brain, spinal cord, or of mortality, particularly in calf and yearling moose. eyes, tonsils, spleen or lymph nodes of deer and elk 4. Contact the Wildlife Veterinarian and ask your Moderate numbers of moose in localized areas of because the infectious agent tends to concentrate in questions at [email protected] BC were affected by winter ticks during the winter those tissues.They should also properly destroy these tissues so environmental contamination does Here are some topics that may be of current interest: of 2004-05 due to low or early melting snow cover in the previous late winter. not occur. At this time, CWD is not known to occur West Nile Virus in BC or in any wild cervids in neighbouring jurisdic- A single moose may carry tens of thousands of tions. BC is therefore considered to be at low risk Since 1999,West Nile Virus (WNV) has been ticks. Each tick can remove a significant amount of for this disease.The Wildlife Health Program is inter- detected in over 225 wild and captive bird species blood and causes irritation where attached. Heavy ested in reports and samples from any cervid as well as mammals in North America. As with tick burdens can weaken animals by direct blood exhibiting signs of this disease for the BC CWD people infected with WNV, signs of infection in loss, loss of body heat due to hair removal and surveillance program. wildlife can range from none to severe neurological poor body condition when scratching and rubbing illness. Commonly reported signs in animals include See the Wildlife Health webpage for additional links reduces the time spent feeding. Moose in weakened and information on CWD: weakness, stumbling, trembling, head tremors, inabil- condition cannot compensate for severe weather. http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wld/wldhealth.html. ity to fly/walk, and lack of awareness that allows Elk and deer tend to carry fewer winter ticks, Thank you for your interest in wildlife and enjoy them to be easily approached and handled. Some usually losing their hair at the base of the neck only. your time outdoors!

. . . 25 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR MOUNTAIN GOAT HUNTERS Mountain goats are very sensitive to over- You can borrow the video “Is it a Billy or harvest, and even a small harvest of adult is it a Nanny?” from regional or Victoria females can tip the balance between MWLAP offices to help you learn more increasing and declining populations. The about billy selection.The same video is Wildlife Program is attempting to address also available from the BC Wildlife this concern through voluntary compliance Federation. The Wildlife Program will among hunters to select a male mountain continue to monitor the proportion of goat (billy) while hunting. Hunters are nannies in the harvest and adjust hunting requested to select a male mountain opportunities in response to local goat goat. (Reproduced with permission from the Department of Renewable Resources,Yukon Government.) For more information on how to select a population trends and harvest. billy, please see our website at: http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/archive.htm

NOTICE TO BEAR HUNTERS The harvest of bears in BC has increased in recent years. If overhar- 3. Be aware there is no open season on any bear (grizzly bear or vest becomes a problem, bear seasons and bag limits may be black bear) less than two years old or any bear in its company. restricted. However, if hunters are selective by harvesting male 4. Be aware there is no open season on white (Kermode) or blue bears, it should not be necessary to do so. (Glacier) colour phases of the black bear. Bear hunters are requested to: 5. Contact a MWLAP office immediately for important information 1. Be patient. Bears can look deceptively large. Adult males have if you shoot an ear-tagged or radio collared bear. larger home ranges and will tend to be encountered less fre- 6. Select an adult, male bear, especially a male grizzly bear. quently than females and younger males. 2. It is illegal to shoot a sow with cubs (bears in a family unit). Don’t [All grizzly bear hunting is under Limited Entry Hunting shoot the moment you see a bear! Take the time to ensure that (LEH). See LEH Synopsis for more information.] cubs are not nearby.

Small/Young Bears Large/Adult Male Bears ● Appear to be “all legs”. ● Stocky legs ● Frequently look over shoulder or turn ● Massive body with belly that hangs closer around. to the ground ● ● More streamlined, pointed head. Slower, more deliberate movements ● ● Ears look larger and closer together. Large, rounded head (like a basketball) ● Ears look smaller ● Neck appears longer and thinner. ● Thicker neck ● Ears-to-nose lines form a skinny triangle ● Ear-to-nose lines form an equilateral triangle We wish to thank the Alaska Department of Fish & Game for permission to reproduce their text and graphics.

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26 . . . VANCOUVER ISLAND Management Units

REGION 1 1

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas,5th edition. Vancouver Island

Compulsory Reporting & Inspection Centres Compulsory Inspection for hunter harvest is no longer available at R r e MWLAP regional offices. Compulsoryo Inspectors will provide this iv ilk 5-8 5-6 R h Rivers service at the locations listed below.C Please see the MWLAP Inlet R ll website at http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/ci.htm or chme r Ma C T contact the regional office for more information.a Owikeno y s RIVERS le e L s Tatlayoko k INLET MWLAPo Regional Office, Nanaimo: . . . . .o .(250) 751-3100 M Lake r i 5-5 R C 5-7 in l CI Locations: Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port igHardy k a B n li K R CHILKO Taseko o Pack L hk For information on Wildlife at LAKE Lakes Seymour om Permits and Commercial Licences, Inlet 1-14 H 5-4 QUEEN please see page 24 R Bish Kingcome op Inlet R CHARLOTTE KNIGHT S outh Bond INLET 2-15 gate Cape Sd Scott 1-15 REPORT A POACHER/POLLUTER (RAPP) Port Hardy STRAIT 2-14 Gilford Loughborough Island BUTE Please see Notice on page 85 for details Holberg Inlet INLET 1-13 Li 2-13 R lloo Inlet ba et R Port McNeill To

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n Che Island i Cowichan ma Ucluelet it in Major Regulation Changes for 2005-2006 N L us R Saltspring BARKLEY SOUND Bamfield Duncan Island 1. Buckley Bay No Shooting Area (MU 1-6) expanded. Cow R ichan R Nitinat n See Map A39. o d r 1-4 Sidney L o G 1-3 2. Gulf Islands Special Licence Hunting Area now L R e San Juan e c 1-2 includes Denman and Hornby Islands (MU 1-6) R h R 1-1 Port Renfrew an d r M o u i J r C Sooke JUAN Jordan River r VICTORIA Conservation Officer Service District Offices DE Please call one of the numbers below for recorded FUCA information or to make an appointment: STRAIT Campbell River: ...... (250) 286-7630 Duncan: ...... (250) 746-1236 Nanaimo: ...... (250) 751-3190 Port Alberni: ...... (250) 724-9290 Port Hardy: ...... (250) 949-2800 Victoria: ...... (250) 391-2225

. . . 27 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 1 REGIONAL BAG LIMITS habitat. In order to protect the habitat for Bligh Island Marine Park . . .(MU 1-12) the Vancouver Island Marmots, motor Bodega Ridge Park ...... (MU 1-1) Deer:The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) deer vehicles are prohibited in Block 1392 of Brooks Peninsula Park ...... (MU 1-12) is two, of which one may be antlerless from MU MU 1-5 on Green Mountain. Cape Scott Park (waterfowl only)✚ 1-1 or special seasons. See Maps A13, A15, A16, 1
(the drainage area of the Nahwitti Shushartie A22, A23, and A35. On Sidney Island outside the The use of raptors for hunting small addition only is open to all hunting) exterior boundaries of the Gulf Islands National game and waterfowl is permitted in ...... (MU 1-13) Park Reserve, the bag limit is 3 deer (antlered or Vancouver Island Region during all open Carmanah Walbran Park . . . . .(MU 1-3) antlerless) which are in addition to the provincial seasons, including archery only seasons. Catala Island Marine Park . . . . .(MU 1-12) limit (see Map A1). Hunters must obtain the per-
On Sidney Island outside the exterior Claud Elliott Lake Park . . . . .(MU 1-10) mission of the landowner before hunting on boundaries of Gulf Islands National Park Clayoquot Arm Park ...... (MU 1-8) Vancouver Island Vancouver Sidney Island. Reserve and above the mean high-water Clayoquot Plateau Park . . . . .(MU 1-8) Grouse:The daily bag limit for blue and mark, the open season for antlered and Dawley Passage Park ...... (MU 1-8) ruffed grouse is 5 each. See pages 16 & 17 antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer and Epper Passage Park ...... (MU 1-8) for additional information on bag limits. fallow deer is August 23 to February 28/06. Flores Island Park ...... (MU 1-8) Hunters must obtain permission from VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS Gibson Marine Park (waterfowl only)✚ landowners before hunting on private land (shotguns only) ...... (MU 1-8) A person commits an offence if he or she on Sidney Island. See Map A1. uses or operates a motor vehicle in the fol- God’s Pocket Marine Park . . . . .(MU 1-13)
The discharge of firearms is prohibited lowing areas: Gold Muchalat Park ...... (MU 1-9) within 25 metres on either side of the Hesquiat Lake Park ...... (MU 1-8) ● The Parksville-Qualicum Wildlife midline of Westcan Terminals Road east of Hesquiat Peninsula Park ...... (MU 1-8) Management Area in MU 1-5 (see map A19) Indian Reserve #9 and 25 m seaward from, ● Lower Nimpkish Park ...... (MU 1-11) Willow Creek in MU 1-6 (see map A20) and including the paved area of Westcan ● Block 1392 of MU 1-5 on Green Mountain Main Lake Park ...... (MU 1-15) Terminals Port site (situated in MU 1-4). Marble River Park ...... (MU 1-13) Snowmobiles & ATV’s are prohibited in See Map A10. Zone B of MU 1-5 (Nanaimo River Camp) Nimpkish Lake Park ...... (MU 1-11)
from Sept 1 to Dec 31 (see Map A17). Gulf Islands Special Licence Hunting Nuchatlitz Park ...... (MU 1-12) Area: All persons, 19 years of age or older, Octopus Islands Marine Park NOTICE TO HUNTERS hunting on an island in MU 1-1 (except (waterfowl only)✚ (shotguns only)
No Shooting or No Hunting Areas: Vancouver Island) and/or Denman and ...... (MU 1-15) Hornby Islands in MU 1-6, are required Quatsino Park ...... (MU 1-13) Hunters should be aware of these areas as ✚ outlined on page 13. Hunters are also to purchase a Gulf Islands Special Licence. Sandy Island Park (waterfowl only) responsible for identifying and complying Persons under the age of 19 must be (shotguns only) ...... (MU 1-6) with community/municipal No Shooting by- accompanied by someone over the age of Schoen Lake Park . . . . .(MUs 1-10, 1-11) laws. 19 who holds a Gulf Island Special Licence. Sooke Mountain Park ...... (MU 1-2) Strathcona Park - McBride Creek
Evidence of $100,000 Public Liability and Hunters are reminded that the Nanaimo Property Damage insurance valid while addition only (see Map A41) . .(MU 1-7) River estuary is within city limits. A municipal hunting is required. Strathcona Park - Megin Creek bylaw restricts hunting to only a portion of
addition only (see Map A41) . .(MU 1-8) the estuary and only during migratory bird The Gulf Islands are largely comprised of private lands. Hunters are reminded that Sulphur Passage Park ...... (MU 1-8) seasons. Maps of the area open to hunting are Sydney Inlet Park ...... (MU 1-8) available for viewing at the WLAP Regional they must obtain consent from owners before hunting on private land. Tahsish-Kwois Park ...... (MU 1-12) Office in Nanaimo, or from the City of Thurston Bay Marine Park
Nanaimo. Hunters planning to hunt on Galiano, (waterfowl only)✚ (shotguns only)
The discharge of rifles is prohibited in Denman and Hornby Islands should be ...... (MU 1-15) MU 1-1 except on Valdes Island, Sidney aware that the majority of these islands are Tranquil Creek Park ...... (MU 1-8) Island and James Island (and except by comprised of private lots - large blocks of Vargas Island Park ...... (MU 1-8) permit elsewhere). Note No Shooting or industrial forest lands no longer exist. Prior White Ridge Park ...... (MU 1-9) Hunting areas in MU 1-1, Maps A2 to A6. to hunting on private land, hunters must Woss Lake Park ...... (MU 1-11)
No hunting or shooting of upland game obtain permission from the owner of the ✚ Waterfowl includes ducks, coots, birds (grouse, pheasant, quail) on Denman property they intend to hunt. common snipe, snow geese, Ross’s geese Island (situated in MU 1-6). PROVINCIAL PARKS AND and Canada geese.
Parks and recreation areas not listed in
Qualicum National Wildlife Area RECREATION AREAS (situated in MU 1-6) - Hunting, trapping,
this section are closed to hunting and fishing and the possession of any firearm Please refer to Site & Access Restrictions closed to the discharge of firearms, bows (Canada Wildlife Act) are prohibited in this section for more information. and crossbows.
In keeping with Section 29 of the Park area. For further details contact the and Recreation Area Regulations, the fol- MUNICIPALITIES Canadian Wildlife Service office in Delta lowing Parks and Recreation Areas are only
Municipal bylaws that affect the discharge (Phone: 604-940-4710) Pacific Wildlife open to the discharge of firearms, bows of firearms and/or bows are not included in Research Centre. and crossbows during a lawful game this synopsis. For more information, contact
The Vancouver Island Marmot is protect- hunting season: individual municipalities. ed and must not be disturbed in its natural

28 . . . VANCOUVER ISLAND GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼▼▼▼ MULE DEER (Black-tailed) ▼1-1 to 1-15 ...... Bucks ...... ◆Sept 10 - Dec 10 ...... 2 ▲ I-1 ...... Antlerless ...... Nov 1 - Nov 10 ...... 1 1 Bow Only Season ▼★1-1 to 1-15 ...... Bucks ...... Aug 27 - Sept 9 ...... 2 Vancouver Island ▼A portion of MU 1-6 is restricted to two point or greater mule deer; keep antlers with species licence. See Map A29. ▲ Excludes Saltspring Island and Gabriola Island. ◆ On Denman and Hornby Islands (MU 1-6) the open season dates are Oct 1 - Dec 10 ★ There is no bow only season on the Gulf Islands in MU 1-1 (except Gabriola Island), in Zone B of MU 1-5 (see Map A17) or on Denman and Hornby Islands (MU 1-6). MOUNTAIN GOAT 1-14, 1-15 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 1 BLACK BEAR 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 10 ...... 2 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 2 Bow Only Season ★1-1 to 1-15 ...... Aug 27 - Sept 9 ...... 2 ★ There is no bow only season on the Gulf Islands in MU 1-1(except Gabriola Island) or in zone B of MU 1-5 (see Map A17). WOLF 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Sept 10 - March 31/2006 ...... 3 1-1 to 1-15 ...... April 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 3 All wolf taken in MUs 1-1 to 1-13 must be reported to a MWLAP office in Region 1 within 30 days of the date of kill. COUGAR 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Sept 10 - March 31/2006 ...... 2 1-1 to 1-15 ...... April 1 - June 15/2006 ...... 2 Hunters may not hunt a spotted cougar or any cougar in its company RACCOON 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Apr 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 10 SNOWSHOE HARE 1-14, 1-15 ...... Aug 1 - March 31/2006 ...... 10 (daily) 1-14, 1-15 ...... April 1/2006 - April 30/2006 ...... 10 (daily) OPOSSUM, SKUNK 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Apr 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... NBL A person who kills an opossum is requested to submit the carcass to an officer of the Wildlife Program at a regional or district office and provide the following information: location of the kill, date of kill and sex of animal. BLUE and RUFFED GROUSE 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Sept 3 - Dec 31 ...... 5 of each (15 of each) Bow Only Season 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Aug 27 - Sept 2 ...... 5 of each (15 of each) There is no bow only season on the Gulf Islands in MU 1-1 or in zone B of MU 1-5. See Map A17. PTARMIGAN 1-14, 1-15 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (15) CALIFORNIA QUAIL 1-1 to 1-5 ...... Oct 1 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (15) No open season on mountain quail. PHEASANT 1-1 to 1-9 ...... Cocks ...... Oct 1 - Nov 30 ...... 2 (6) RAVEN ★1-1 ...... Apr 1- Mar 31/2006 ...... 5 ★ Private lands on Saltspring Island only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land. BAND-TAILED PIGEONS 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Sept 15 - Sept 30 ...... 5 (10) COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Oct 8 - Jan 20/2006 ...... 10 (20) DUCKS 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Oct 8 - Jan 20/2006 ...... 8 (16) Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye & 2 Harlequin are in effect - see pages 16 & 17 SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Oct 8 - Jan 20/2006 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17 CANADA GEESE 1-3, 1-7 to 1-15 ...... Oct 8 - Jan 20/2006 ...... 5 (10) 1-1, 1-2, ▲1-4, 1-5, 1-6 ...... Sept 15 - Oct 22 ...... 5 (10) 1-1, 1-2, ▲1-4, 1-5, 1-6 ...... Dec 15 - Jan 25/2006 ...... 5 (10) 1-1, 1-2, ▲1-4, 1-5, 1-6 ...... Feb 14 - Mar 10/2006 ...... 5 (10) ▲ For Cowichan Bay and Ex-Dinsdale property seasons in MU 1-4, see below. ▲1-4 (Cowichan Bay) ...... Oct 8 - Oct 22 ...... 5 (10) ...... Dec 15 - Jan 25/2006 ...... 5 (10) ...... Feb 14/2006 - Mar 10/2006 ...... 5 (10) ▲1-4 (Ex-Dinsdale property) ...... Sept 25 - Oct 7 ...... 5 (10) ...... Jan 10/2006 - Jan 25/2006 ...... 5 (10) ...... Feb 15/2006 - Mar 10/2006 ...... 5 (10) ▲ See Map A10.The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5. WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 19. See Waterfowler Heritage Days Section.) DUCKS 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Oct 1 - Oct 2 ...... 8 (16) SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE 1-1 to 1-15 ...... Oct 1 - Oct 2 ...... 5 (10) CANADA GEESE 1-3, 1-7 to 1-15 ...... Oct 1 - Oct 2 ...... 5 (10) CANADA GEESE 1-1, 1-2, 1-4 to 1-6 ...... Sept 10 - Sept 11 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17.

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Vancouver Island Vancouver M.U. 1–1 Map A1 Gulf Islands National Park Map A2 Mudge and DeCourcy Map A3 Ganges No Shooting Area Reserve on Sidney Island (situated in Islands No Shooting or Hunting (situated in MU 1-1). MU 1-1). Area and Link Island No Shooting Area (Situated in MU 1-1).

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Saanich Inlet Port M.U. Renfrew 1–3 M.U. Mayne Island 14 E & N R.R. District of M.U. Highlands 1–1 Botanical Loss Cr. Beach 1–2 Town of Prov. Park View Royal Goldstream Sooke Park Jordan R. River Todd Cr. ro e yd rlin high water mark H e 1 C.N. R.R. C w B o Salt– N. P Saturna Da Mamier Pender BC Hydro Matheson

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River Powerline Cr. Lake Park I. M I. I. S. Pender Jordan I. 0 10 Sooke km 14 VICTORIA Map A4 Mayne Island No Shooting NO SHOOTING and NO HUNTING AREA or Hunting Area (situated in 300m. (1000ft) NO SHOOTING AREA from high water mark MU 1-1). Map A5 Sooke - Metchosin. No Shooting Area and No Shooting or Hunting Areas (situated in MUs 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3).

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East Pac River I.R.7 Nationalific Rim M.U. Jasper Cr. Point P M.U. 1-4 ark 1–4 Nitinat River 500 m either Narvaez Bay Ucluelet Broken M.U. 1-3 side of Group midline of river Monarch M.U. 1-8 Islands Bamfield Cape Nitinat Head Lake M.U. 1–3 Pacific Beale Boundary Pass Pacif Caycuse R. ic Rim Hobiton Na Ocean tion al P ark Creek Map A6 Saturna Island No Shooting Port or Hunting Area (Situated in MU 1-1). Renfrew Nitinat Lake Map A7 Pacific Rim (West Coast) National Park No Shooting or Hunting Map A8 Nitinat River No Shooting or Area (situated in MUs 1-3 and 1-8). Hunting Area. (situated in MU 1-4).

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30 . . . VANCOUVER ISLAND Map A10 Cowichan Bay M.U. 1–5 Tzuhalem M.U. 1-4 Satellite Channel 02Area (situated in MU 1-4) cha km owi n R Khenip C . sen R M.U. 1–4 d Seasonal No Shooting Area I.R. . Cherry Pt. Lake Rd. 1 Skinner & Shotgun with Shot Only Cowichan Koksilah Point Cowichan 1 River Area. Hunting by Permission Bay M.U. Cowichan Only Area (Ex-Dinsdale M.U. 1–1 Vancouver Island Westcan 1–4 Lake Terminal Mesachie Lake I.R. property) is closed to 1 Hatch Pt. 9 Widgeon 25m seaward Duncan Island Hunting except for Canada Cow Duncan Ex-Dinsdale ichan M.U. 1–3 Bay R Saanich property d. Geese. See page 29 for 13 km 22 km Cowichan Inlet (14 mi) NO SHOOTING Bay season dates. HUNTING BY PERMISSION ONLY SHOTGUNS WITH SHOT ONLY, SEPT 15 - MAR 11 Map A11 Cherry Point No Map A9 Cowichan Lake No Shooting Shooting Area (situated in MU 1-4). or Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-4).

NO SHOOTING AREA Map A13 Nanaimo-Ladysmith No Strait of Georgia Duncan 14km E&N R.R. NO HUNTING WITH OR DISCHARGE Mayo OF FIREARMS USING A SINGLE PROJECTILE Shooting and Shotguns with Shot M.U. 1–5 Lake 18 I.R. Nanaimo S I.R. City Limits t Only Area (situated in MU 1-5). N u a L.181 n a S. Bdry of a r im t Block 32 E&N Railway o Hunting with, or the discharge of a 1 C E R n L.1 i h v g

e a 800m r rifle or shotgun using a single n l corridor n Parksville i Mayo Lake e s Skutz Falls l Road projectile is prohibited. Michael hm Road Cassidy a L.96 M.U. 1–5 Lake: No Shooting on Michael 19 n Crystal Michael . R Lake r L.129 C Lake Lake to the high water mark.A . Skutz Falls m Hasla Ladysmith special season east of the power- M.U. B.C. Hydro Harbour Transmission Line Chemainus line for antlerless mule (black- Map A14 Englishman River No 1–4 I.R. Cowichan River tailed) deer is from Sept 10 to Shooting Area (situated in MU 1-5). Map A12 Mayo Lake No Shooting Dec 10.A special bow and arrow Area (situated in MU 1-4). only season for anterless mule 19 (black-tailed) deer is from Aug 27 to Sept 9. Bag limit = 2(1). Nanaimo River Nanaimo

S Green t Lake ra it o f G Brannen e S d o Ladysmith M.U. a Lake r tr o g a R i i t a Thetis t Sadie Cr. on 19 Nanaimo City Limits 1–5 um M.U. 1–5 I o D f Jump Cr. G S. Nanaimo R. Kuper I e Zone B 1 o rg Nanaimo B.C. Hydro i Cowichan Lake Transmission Line a

Westwood B.C. Hydro Lake Map A17 Nanaimo River Camp Closed Transmission Line Area during bow only season for grouse, Duncan Saltspring 18 mule (black-tailed) deer and black bear. Island 800m E&N R.R. Use of snowmobiles and ATV’s (including Corridor Cowichan Bay all motorcycles) prohibited from 1 City Limits I.R. M.U. 1–4 Sept 1 to Dec 31 (situated in MU 1-5). NO SHOOTING AREA I.R. NO DISCHARGE OF OR HUNTING WITH FIREARMS USING A SINGLE PROJECTILE

Torberg Rd. Holden Corso Road Shawnigan Sidney Block 8 Lot 2 37 Map A15 Nanaimo - No Shooting and Shotguns with Shot Only Lake S anf Block 6 ord 1 Area (situated in MU 1-5). Hunting with, or the discharge of a 0 10 W 548 km Ce a da y McMillan Rd. Walsh Rd. rifle or shotgun using a single projectile is prohibited.A special r R d. 123 season east of the powerline for antlerless mule (black-tailed) Y or k L B.C. Hydro Christmas Pt 9 ak deer is from Sept 10 to Dec 10.A special bow and arrow only M.U. 1–2 Transmission Line ck e 6 Blo 9 season for antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer is from Aug 27 to M.U. 1–1 7 Block 7 Sept 9. Bag limit = 2(1). 8 Marine Rd. Map A16 Ladysmith - Malahat Shotgun with Shot Only Ryeland Rd. Area (situated in MUs 1-2, 1-4 & 1-5). Hunting with, or M.U. 1–5 the discharge of a rifle or a shotgun using a single projec- Map A18 York Lake No Shooting Area tile is prohibited.The special season for antlerless mule (situated in MU 1-5). (black-tailed) deer is from Sept 10 to Dec 10.A special bow and arrow season for antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer is from Aug 27 to Sept 9. Bag limit = 2(1).

. . . 31 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 1

D.L Oyster Garden 0 0.5 Road km 73 E&N Alder St. ad Ro Marina D.L. 193 Salmon Point Road Qualicum French D.L. 178 Little Creek Park 1 Qualicum Beach FR NW 1/4 S16 R. M.U. 1–6 on Willow Creek Oyster French Cr. ks Pond ric Grandon Carey E D.L. 225 D.L. 141 Cr. Cr. Parksville Plan 11621 Kuhushan D.L. 223 Momingster Cr. Point

S. 17 Willow Creek Rd. D.L. 222 Englishman 19 D.L. 151 River Craig Cr.

Vancouver Island Vancouver S.16 S.16 R. Map A19 Parksville-Qualicum Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Marina Access Management Area (situated in MU 1-5). Closed year round to the operation of all motor vehicles. Map A20 Willow Creek Access Management Oyster Area (situated in MU 1-6). Closed year round to Map A21 Woodhus Slough No 19 the operation of all motor vehicles. Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-6). 19 A Campbell Deep Bay M.U. River District Strait of Georgia Boundary 1–6 (No Shooting Area) 19 19 A Strait of Georgia M.U. Qualicum Beach d 1-6 Wolf M.U. Parksville L.245 T Lake Qualicum R. L.195 Lazo so

ritchard R l 1–6 um Comox P R. 19 Courtenay . M.U. Englishman R. L.156 Marsh R nay Comox 1–6 Pipeline to CFB L.244 Denman I. B.C. Hydro R. ourte Lake e C dg Comox Hornby I. Transmission Line le Lazo t C Rd o Pun Courtenay m o M.U. 1–5 x Goose Spit Dumont Rd. Ha Comox rbo Comox Strathcona ur Map A23 Qualicum - Parksville Shotguns Royston Gartley Reg Dist. Bdry eorgia Point with Shot Only Area (situated in MUs 1-5, 1- Comox Lake Denman Is. Map A22 Courtenay - Campbell River 6). Hunting with, or the discharge of rifles or Comox Harbour Strait of G Shotgun with Shot Only Area (situated a shotgun using a single projectile is prohibit- in MU 1-6). Hunting with, or the ed.A special season for antlerless mule Map A24 Lazo Marsh No Shooting Map A25 Comox Harbour No discharge of a rifle or a shotgun using a (black-tailed) deer is from Sept 10 to Dec or Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-6). Shooting Area (situated in MU 1-6). single projectile is prohibited.The 10.A special bow and arrow only season for special season for antlerless mule antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer is from (black-tailed) deer is from Sept 10 to Dec 10 (except Denman & Aug 27 to Sept 9. Bag limit = 2(1). 49°57'00''N Lat 125°26'30''W Long Pipeline Somass Hornby Islands).A special bow and L L 125°30'00''W Long arrow season for antlerless mule River (black-tailed) deer is from Aug 27 to Sept 9 (except Denman & Hornby Cr Lukwa sam Riv Cr Middle in er Port Islands). Bag limit = 2(1). On Quinsam u 600m Q Johnstone

500m Alberni Denman & Hornby Islands only, a Miller Lake Island Mun. special season for antlerless mule 300m Shoe- Lukwa Bdry (black-tailed) deer is from Oct 1 L M.U. maker 1030m

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e 1–7 00° 9 325 2 v 0 i (880ft) ins . m u am R R Q Alberni 49° Argonaut n Inlet MainlineQuinsam 125°30'00''W Long Iro 54'30'' N Lat I.R. 19 River M.U. 1-6 Map A27 Quinsam Coal Mine Site No Map A28 Shoemaker Bay No Map A26 Lukwa Lake No Hunting M.U. River Shooting Area (situated in MU 1-6). Shooting Area (situated in MU 1-7). 1-6 Area (situated in MU 1-6).

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(situated in MU 1-14). Map A35 Quadra Island Shotguns Private in (situated in MU 1-14). Land Private with Shot Only Area (situated in MU Land 1-15). Hunting with or the discharge

of a firearm using a single projectile is Water prohibited. Open for antlerless deer Tower Klinaklini r t Map A36 Beaver Lodge Trust Lands e e Sept 10 to Dec 10.A special bow River v Macdonald l i n Pt I R and arrow only season for antlerless No Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-6). n M.U. e i ight ov Main Bridge l Kn e C k al

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Moyeha R. . McBride R C ll r. e w d ShelterShelter e B Great Central L. InletInlet M.U. 1-8 ADVERTISING Map A41 Stratcona McBride Creek addition and Megin Creek addition (situated in MUs 1-7, 1-8).

. . . 33 LOWER MAINLAND REGION 2 Management Units These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas,5th edition.

Compulsory Reporting & Inspection Centres For information on Wildlife Permits and Commercial Licences, Compulsory Inspection (CI) for hunter harvest is no longer available at MWLAP regional R offices. Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations listedMahood below. L i please see page 24 Chil lin Please see thecot inMWLAP website at http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/ci.htm or ak in R 2 Kl contact the regional officeRive for more information. o r Canim lk hi C MWLAP Regional Office, Surrey: ...... (604) 582-5200 L CI contractor locations: Surrey, Agassiz, Sechelt, Squamish C r T Dog r C a s y e Conservation Officer Service District Offices100 Mile House e Tatlayoko k 5-6 l o s o Lake Please callr one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an M R 5-5 appointment:C 5-3 Cr

Lower Mainland Lower CHILKO Cultusig Lake: ...... (604) 795-8422 B Bonaparte LAKE Powell River: . .r n ...... (604) 485-3612 L R u R Taseko h Sechelt: . . . . .C ...... (604) 740-5858te o ar hk Lakes 3-31 ap at 5-4 Squamish: ...... F...... (604) 898-2175n m R Bo R Ho A Surrey: ...... S ...... (604) 582-5250 Y E n a R a la R k m o d m a e Bi rd 3-32 R sho o D p L 2-15 R R S Carpenter REPORT A POACHER/POLLUTER (RAPP) outh gate e Lake Bridg PleaseRiv see Notice onCache page Creek 85 forKamloops details Gold er Bridge R Lake 1-15 2-14 Seton BUTE L INLET 3-33 Anderson Lillooet 3-17 KAMLOOPS

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34 . . . LOWER MAINLAND REGIONAL BAG LIMITS
Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area Indian Arm Park ...... (MU 2-8) Inland Lake Park ...... (MU 2-12) Black Bear: In MUs 2-2, 2-18, 2-19 the (MU 2-4) is closed to snipe hunting.This includes all foreshore areas seaward of the Malaspina Park ...... (MU 2-12) bag limit for black bear is one. In other dykes surrounding Boundary, Mud and Mount Elphinstone Park . . . . .(MU 2-5) MUs the bag limit is two. Semiahmoo Bays. Mount Richardson Park ...... (MU 2-5) Deer: Unless otherwise indicated, the bag PROVINCIAL PARKS, Pinecone Burke Park ...... (MU 2-8) limit for mule (black-tailed) deer is two, one RECREATION AREAS AND Simson Park ...... (MU 2-16) of which may be antlerless. PROTECTED AREAS Skagit Valley Park ...... (MU 2-2) Grouse:The daily aggregate bag limit for
Please refer to Site and Access is only open to the discharge of firearms blue, spruce (Franklin) and ruffed grouse is ten. Restrictions section for more information. from September 10 to March 31 during a
In keeping with Section 29 of the Park lawful game hunting season. 2 NOTICE TO HUNTERS South Texada Island Park . . .(MU 2-16)
No person shall use lead shot for any and Recreation Area Regulations, the fol- Lower Mainland lowing Parks and Recreation Areas are only Spipiyus Park ...... (MU 2-5) purpose when discharging a firearm on any Tantalus Park ...... (MU 2-6) dyke or on the water side (seaward or open to the discharge of firearms, bows river side) of any dyke in the municipality of and crossbows from September 10 to June Upper Lillooet River Park . . .(MU 2-11) Delta, or on any foreshore dyke facing Mud 15 during a lawful game hunting season:
Parks and Recreation Areas not listed in Bay in the city of Surrey. Bishop River Park ...... (MU 2-14) this section are closed to hunting and
Fraser Valley Special Area - Hunters Callaghan Lake Park ...... (MU 2-6) closed to the discharge of firearms, bows should take note of the special licence area Cascade Recreation Area (MU 2-17, 8-5) and crossbows. in the Fraser Valley (see Map B25).These is open during a lawful game hunting season. special licences are available through Chilliwack Lake Park ...... (MU 2-3) Interested in advertising in the selected private outlets. For further infor- BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations! mation contact a government agents office. Campgound area and ecological reserve remain closed to hunting. Phone 250•480•3244
No Shooting Areas or No Hunting Areas: Hunters should be aware of these Clendinning Park ...... (MU 2-6) areas as outlined on page 13. Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area ...... (MU 2-17)
Vancouver Harbour:The discharge of firearms is prohibited in Burrard Inlet east Duck Lake Protected Area .(MU 2-12) of a straight line drawn from Point Grey to Homathko Estuary Park . . . .(MU 2-15) Point Atkinson (Lighthouse Park). Homathko River - Tatlayoko
A small population of white-tailed deer Protected Area ...... (MU 2-15, 5-5) has become resident to the Herrling Island is only open to the discharge of firearms area (MU 2-3) near Hope, BC Hunters are from September 1 to June 30 during a reminded that there is no open season for lawful game hunting season. white-tailed deer in this area. ADVERTISING

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LOWER MAINLAND GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼▼▼▼ MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 2-2 to 2-8, 2-12 to 2-15, 2-17 to 2-19 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Dec 15 ...... 2 2-9 to 2-11 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 2 2-16 ...... ★Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Dec 15 ...... 2 2-16 ...... ▼★Antlerless ...... Oct 21 - Oct 31 ...... 1 2-16 ...... ★Antlerless ...... Nov 5 - Nov 20 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 2-2 to 2-19 ...... ★Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 2 Bow Only Season ▲2-16 ...... Either Sex ...... Dec 16 - Jan 15/2006 ...... 3 (2) ★ In those portions of MU 2-16 being Bowen Island and Texada Island, the bag limit for deer is 3(2). See Map B20 for special seasons and restrictions on Bowen Island. - Season dates above do not apply on Bowen Island. ▼ Hunters must be under the age of 19. ▲Texada Island only.

. . . 35 LOWER MAINLAND GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼▼▼▼ MOUNTAIN GOAT 2-5 ...... Sept 10 - Oct 15 ...... 1 ★2-6 ...... Sept 10 - Sept 30 ...... 1 ▼2-12 to 2-15 ...... Sept 10 - Oct 31 ...... 1 ★See Map B5. ▼See Maps B12, B14. BLACK BEAR 2-3 to 2-17 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 2 2-3 to 2-17 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 2 2-2, 2-18, 2-19 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 1 2-2, 2-18, 2-19 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 1 2 Bow Only Season 2-3 to 2-17 ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 2 Bow Only Season 2-2, 2-18, 2-19 ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 WOLF 2-5, 2-6, 2-11 to 2-16 ...... Sept 10 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 3 COYOTE 2-2 to 2-19 ...... Sept 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... NBL RACCOON, SKUNK 2-2 to 2-19 ...... Sept 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... NBL SNOWSHOE HARE 2-5 to 2-19 ...... Aug 1 - March 31/2006 ...... 10 (daily)

Lower Mainland Lower 2-5 to 2-19 ...... April 1/2006 - April 30/2006 ...... 10 (daily) BOBCAT 2-2 to 2-19 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15/2006 ...... 5 COUGAR 2-2 to 2-19 ...... Nov 15 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 2 Hunters may not hunt a spotted cougar or any cougar in its company GROUSE BLUE, SPRUCE (FRANKLIN) AND RUFFED 2-2 to 2-19 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 15 ...... 10 (30) Bow Only Season 2-2 to 2-19 ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 10 (30) For Blue, Spruce (Franklin’s) and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is10; the aggregate possession limit is 30. PTARMIGAN 2-2, 2-3, 2-5 to 2-19 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 15 ...... 5 (15) Bow Only Season 2-2, 2-3, 2-5 to 2-19 ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 5 (15) PHEASANT 2-4, 2-8 ...... Cocks ...... Oct 8 - Dec 4 ...... 2 (6) Hunting permitted from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. BAND-TAILED PIGEON 2-2 to 2-19 ...... Sept 15 – Sept 30 ...... 5 (10) COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 2-2 to 2-10, 2-12 to 2-19 ...... Oct 8 - Jan 20/2006 ...... 10 (20) 2-11 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 23 ...... 10 (20) Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area is closed to Snipe hunting. Consideration is being given to extend this closure to other foreshore areas (ie. Roberts and Sturgeon Banks) in future hunting seasons. DUCKS 2-2 to 2-10, 2-12 to 2-19 ...... Oct 8 - Jan 20/2006 ...... 8 (16) 2-11 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 23 ...... 8 (16) Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see pages 16 & 17. See special area maps. BRANT 2-4 ...... Mar 1/2006- Mar 10/2006 ...... 2 (4) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17. SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE 2-4, 2-5 ...... Oct 8 - Jan 2/2006 ...... ▲5 (10) 2-4, 2-5 ...... Feb 21/2006 - Mar 10/2006 ...... ▲5 (10) ▲The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5, except in MU’s 2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18 and 2-19 where 5 Canada geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese taken in Region 2. See pages 16 & 17. See special area maps. CANADA GEESE 2-5 to 2-7, 2-9, 2-10, 2-12 to 2-17 ...... Oct 8 - Jan 20/2006 ...... 5 (10) 2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 ...... Sept 10 - Sept 18 ...... ▲5 (10) 2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 ...... Oct 8 - Nov 27 ...... ▲5 (10) 2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 ...... Dec 17 - Jan 2/2006 ...... ▲5 (10) 2-2 to ★2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 ...... Feb 11/2006- Mar 10/2006 ...... ▲5 (10) 2-11 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 23 ...... 5 (10) ★ In MU 2-4 in the Municipality of Delta, the open season DOES NOT apply to the area within 100 metres of any dyke.The 100 metre restriction does not apply to that portion of Delta known as Westham Island. ▲The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5, except in MU’s 2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18 and 2-19 where 5 Canada geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese taken in Region 2. WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 19. See Waterfowler Heritage Days Section.) DUCKS 2-2 to 2-10, 2-12 to 2-19 ...... Oct 1 - Oct 2 ...... 8 (16) CANADA GEESE 2-2 to 2-10, 2-12 to 2-19 ...... Oct 1 - Oct 2 ...... ▲5 (10) SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE 2-4, 2-5 ...... Oct 1 - Oct 2 ...... ▲5 (10) DUCKS 2-11 ...... Sept 3 - Sept 4 ...... 8 (16) CANADA GEESE 2-11 ...... Sept 3 - Sept 4 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17. See special area maps. ▲The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5, except in MU’s 2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18 and 2-19 where 5 Canada geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese taken in Region 2.

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NO SHOOTING AREAS Rainy R. M.U. 2-5 r. NO DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS M.U. 2-5 USING A SINGLE PROJECTILE

500m north Irvine C of Hwy 101 Port Nile Pt. S Mellon Nelson Island kookumchuck Map B4 Waugh Sutton Snake l e Islets Halfmoon Cr. nn Lake - B.C. Hydro R/WBay ha n C emno Skookumchuck Agam Narrows No Shooting Area 101 Chapman Cr. Earls Cove Halfmoon Bay Sechelt Egmont (situated in MU 2-5). Trail East Wilson Cr. Langdale Bay North Waugh Boom 500m Cr. 101 Lake Lake offshore Roberts500m Cr. Isles boundary B.C. Brown Ruby Lake H Lake NO SHOOTING yd 101 ro R/W NO DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS USING A SINGLE PROJECTILE Gibsons M.U. 2-5 Map B3 Sechelt/Gibsons No Shooting Area and Shotguns with Shot Only Area (situated in MU 2-5).

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2km WhiW 1km TL8100 is Roe Cr. t M Map B7 Garibaldi l Prov. Creek er 1km a illar rb TL8098 TL8105 M Cr Daisy Lake e le No Shooting Area ek 99 C 1km r. TL8099 r TL8094 WhiWhiststlere and Garibaldi Civil TL8097 TL8102 MtnMtn. Defence Zone.This L3559 ydro /W Garibaldi 99 . H R B.C ne Garibaldi erli

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5km Po TL8096 Rubble Cr. r Park Park e Chance Cr. v i 4km area. Persons who L4097L4097 Chea R kamus s u R m hunt or trap in this Brandywine iv a e k Taylor Cr. M.U. r a Falls e 6km 3km h area do so at their Provincial C 2–7 own risk (situated in Park NO SHOOTING AREA Civil Defence Zone 9km MUs 2-6 and 2-7). Map B8 Whistler No Shooting Area (situated in MUs 2-6, 2-7, 2-11).

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Ryan R. us R Mt. Diadem am iv Mt. M.U. Sechelt w e M.U. ta r Harvey L 2–11 Squamish . il 2–10 M.U. Provincial S r lo ia C o 99 Magnes eigh e Forest H t of r. t 2–12 La iller C nd M R i ve 350 metre r Pemberton I.R.6 Contour Lois River B.C.R. Height Squamish r. Pemberton Cr. C of Land contour y The I.R.10 Mun. Bdry. ve 450 metre Height Shannon Cr. Har Lions Contour Lions I.R.1 I.R.8 of Land d 450 metre n Contour 600m Bay La Gonzales Cr. Height of k

e e 400m contour r. r C M.U. 350 metre Contour C Lone Tree ll M.U. ve Khartoum Howe Sound 99 Nairn Falls a 2–8 r Sd. G Prov. Park 2–9 Lake Hotham Map B9 Squamish No Shooting 2 Map B10 Lion’s Bay No Shooting Map B11 Pemberton Shotguns with Map B12 Lois River Mountain Area (situated in MU 2-8). Area (situated in MU 2-8). Shot Only Area (situated in MU 2-9, Goat Closed Area (situated in MU 2-10, 2-11).The discharge of firearms 2-12). using other than shot is prohibited.

Copeland Haslam Powell Islands end of pavement Lower Mainland Lower Lake Lake Thulin E. Redonda I. Passage 101 Thulin M.U. Lund Lake M.U. 2-12 2–13 101

le Powell Powell b River Lois Lake M.U. 2-12 Duck Lake Lake M.U. Hammil Powell Lake elephone Ca 2–12 T River Lang Savary Dist. Creek Goat I. Mun. Savary Island Island

Kelly Thunder Myrtle Creek Rocks Bay 101 Map B15 Lund No Shooting Area and Savary Lang Powell River 500m offshore Boundary Brew Bay Bay Island Shotguns with Shot Only Area(situated in Frolander Bay Map B14 Goat Island Mountain MU 2-12). Goat Closed Area (situated in Map B13 Powell River Shotguns with Shot Only Area mean low (situated in MU 2-12).The discharge of firearms using other MU 2-12). water mark Malaspina Strait 200 m Sturt Pt. than shot is prohibited. ay B Cable Sturt Telephone M.U. 200 m Conveyor R Van Anda oad M.U. 2–5 V a Saltery Bay 2-12 Rainy Day Howe n A Lake Cr. Sound Spectacle n Provincial Park 300 m d Gibsons L a 300 m C

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Bay w Saltery TEXADA R Island y o a Bay ISLAND d Strait of M.U. 25 m Georgia 200 m 200 m mean low 2–16 M.U. 2-16 water mark 25 m Map B17 Keats Island (situated Map B18 Van Anda No Shooting Area (situated in Map B16 Saltery Bay No Shooting Area in MU 2-16).The discharge of MU 2-16). (situated in MU 2-12). rifles is prohibited. 200 m

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d (situated in MU 2-16). ISLAND . Terminal H Kiddie 1 km d Gillies a Special Bow Season for point o R Gibsons . Bay Pt Grilse West mule (black-tailed) deer Vancouver B (cross-bows prohibited). M.U. lu Bowen Gillies 700 m bb S e Island 2–16 r B M.U. Bucks: Sept 1 to Dec 15. t a r Gill y a R i d t i . 200 m 2–16 Antlerless: Nov 5 to Dec 5; e Texada Vancouver o Bay s Strait of f Ba Island Any deer Jan 1 to Jan G 200 m Georgia M.U. e y 200 m 2–4 o H 15/2005. Bag Limit: 3(2). rg w y ia . 2 Map B19 Blubber Bay No On Bowen Island hunting is Harwood Pt. M.U. 2-16 Shelter Pt. Rd. Shooting Area (situated in prohibited within 150 metres of any public highway, school mean low Dick MU 2-16). building, school yard, public park, playground, church, workshop, water mark Island place of business, dwelling or farm building. Hunting on private Map B21 Gillies Bay No Shooting Area (situated land by owner’s permission only.Trespassing is an offence. in MU 2-16).

38 . . . LOWER MAINLAND

See Blubber Bay Map North Thormanby M.U. 2-16 Island Harrison 200 m Oaks Pt. M.U. 2–8 Blubber Bay Rd. Pitt Lake Lake See Van Anda Map Maple Ridge 200 m Crescent Buccaneer Pitt Stave Lake Bay Rd. Van Anda M Bay Meadows Spectacle L ala M.U. Quarry sp Mission i M Coquitlam 200 m Rd. na 2–16 Priest L G S illies B tr a Chilliwack 200 m a l 25 m it a TEXADA ay Grassy Pt. Richmond R s d. C ISLAND entral p in R School a 25 m d 200 m . Rd. S South M.U. S 400 m t Thormanby 2–4 t 200 m ra ra it Island M.U. 2–3 it 2km o f 2 G 400 m U.S.A. e Gillies Map B23 North Thormanby Delta Langley City of o 200 m Lower Mainland r Bay 400 m Abbotsford gi Island No Shooting or Hunting Surrey a Be ll Rd. Area (situated in MU 2-16). See Gillies Bay Map Includes Foreshore areas 200 m 2 km Shelter Pt. Road 400 m Map B25 Fraser Valley Special Licence Hunting Area Map B22 Central Road/ Shelter Point Road No Shooting (FVSLHA) (situated in MUs 2-4, 2-8).All persons M.U. Area (situated in MU 2-16). 2–18 hunting within MU 2-4 & those portions of MU 2-8 within the corporate limits of the corporation of the Yale Chilliwack District Mary Ann Cr. Map B24 Yale district of Maple Ridge, the corporation of the dro R/W 1 y Soowahlie Municipality No Shooting district of Pitt Meadows, the district of Mission, the Indian Reserve Young Cr. C.N.R Area (situated 14 B.C. H corporation of the district of Coquitlam are required Chilliwack Lake Rd. Fraser in MU 2-18). to purchase a Fraser Valley Special Area Hunting River Gordon Cr. Licence ($10.00) in addition to other Provincial C.P.R licences and for hunting migratory game birds, the Chilliwack R Migratory Bird Licence. Evidence of $1,000,000.00 Chilliwack iver Road River Tamihi Cr. . er R I.R. Public Liability and Property Damage insurance valid ras M.U. 2.3 F Popkum while in the field for the regular hunting season will y w Cheam H be required.A FVSLHA brochure will be available in da I.R. a n September. Map B26 Chilliwack Valley Shotguns with a C Bridal s 9 an Falls Shot Only Area (situated in MU 2-3).The Tr discharge of firearms using a single projec- 1 Map B27 Popkum No Bridal Shooting Area (situated in tile is prohibited. Veil Falls Prov. Park MU 2-3). Chilliwack 400m S.E. M.U. M.U. 2–3 of Highway 2–3 0.8km either Provincial Jail side of road Service Canadian k R r Chehalis Camp ac i ve Forest Products Sign 150m 150m liw Chehalis River Chil logging Road Second Bridge Slesse Cr. Elbow Lake First Bridge Chilliwack M.U. Institution 50m Lake

2–19 50m S r. a C k y w tt C i e h Hemlock Valley C U.S.A. r e P h r a Rec. Area Rd. . lis Map B28 Provincial Jail Camp R 0.8km (0.5mi.) iv 50m e No. 1 No Shooting Area I.R. r either side Sign 50m (situated in MU 2-3). of the road M.U. d. er Cr. R av Elbow 2–19 e North M.U. W Vancouver Lake 2–8 Municipality Map B30 Elbow Lake No Shooting Area (situated in Map B31 Hemlock Valley No Shooting Area M.U. MU 2-19). (situated in MU 2-19). Buntzen 2–8 Lake

Indian Arm Mun. Bdry.

Ioco Port Moody Map B29 Buntzen Lake No ADVERTISING Shooting Area (situated in MU 2-8).

. . . 39 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 2

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME NOTIFICATION Please forward notice WITHIN 30 DAYS of address/name change to: Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, FWRA Branch PO Box 9374 Stn Prov Govt,Victoria, BC,V8W 9M4 or fax (250) 387-0239 ADVERTISING PLEASE PRINT Hunter Number: Birthdate: / / 6 digits YYYY MM DD

2 Last Name First Name Initial

Mailing Address (new mailing address if applicable)

City/Town Postal Code

Lower Mainland Lower NOTICE Telephone: ( ) DO NOT SEND TEETH NAME CHANGE: PLEASE FILL OUT ABOVE AND BELOW IN THE MAIL For this hunting season, we are OLD Last Name First Name Initial not collecting tooth samples by mail. See page 21 for details. NEW Last Name First Name Initial A COPY of a legal document supporting your name must be attached.

ADVERTISING

NOTICE! ADVERTISING ADVERTISING TO HUNTERS Under the Wildlife Act, all wildlife, dead or alive, is owned by the provincial Crown except where a person lawfully kills the wildlife and complies with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and regulations. It is the hunter’s responsibility to take only animals which meet the legal requirements. If you have any doubts about the legality of the animal, ADVERTISING ADVERTISING DO NOT SHOOT!

40 . . . HABITAT CONSERVATION TRUST FUND Here is a sample of wildlife projects that your hunting licence sur- Testing the Accuracy of the Stratified Random Block charges are supporting in 2005/2006. A complete list of approved Method Using Thermal Infrared projects can be found on the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund Scanning – $10,000 in funding.The Stratified (HCTF) website at www.hctf.ca. Random Block Method used for conventional Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) moose surveys will be tested for accuracy and Enhancement Project – $5,000 in seed funding to develop a cost-effectiveness using a thermal infrared plan to provide better access to the CORE program information. In scanning camera. partnership with the BC Wildlife Federation. East Kootenay Grassland Ecosystem Ducks Unlimited Canada Wetland Partnership Program – Restoration – $140,000 in support for $225,000 for continued support to work in partnership with Ducks slashing and prescribed burns in fire-maintained ecosystems in the 2 Unlimited Canada towards wetland conservation in BC and imple- East Kootenay to enhance ungulate winter range characteristics and Lower Mainland mentation of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, restore overall ecosystem function. through acquisition, enhancement and management projects. In part- Status of Sharp-tailed Grouse in the Peace Region – nership with Ducks Unlimited Canada. $28,000 in funding provided to determine the reproductive success Public Conservation Assistance Fund – $100,000 in contin- of female sharp-tailed grouse by quantifying their survival, nest ued support for Public Conservation Assistance Fund to fund volun- success and brood survival during the breeding season. teer fish and wildlife conservation projects throughout British Identification and Protection of Critical Habitats Used by Columbia. Northern Caribou in the Besa-Prophet Area – $15,000 in Lower Mainland Roosevelt Elk Recovery – $60,270 in contin- funding. Radio-telemetry and habitat analyses will be used to identify ued support for previous work funded by the Habitat Conservation and protect critical habitats used by the Pink Mountain caribou herd Trust Fund and additional assistance from local sportsman’s clubs, in the Besa-Prophet River drainage. the guide outfitters and numerous others to establish viable elk Habitat Restoration for Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Mule Deer populations in priority areas of the Sunshine Coast and Lower and Mountain Goat in Southern Interior – $139,150 in Mainland region by trapping and moving elk from urban areas to funding provided to restore and/or enhance important bighorn remote wilderness areas. sheep, mule deer, elk and mountain goat winter, spring and fall ranges.

Interested in advertising in the BC Hunting & Trapping Regulations! Phone 250•480•3244 or E-mail: [email protected].

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. . . 41 THOMPSON-NICOLA REGION 3 Management Units

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas,5th edition.

Compulsory ReportingQ uesne& Inspectionl Centres 7-1 Compulsory Inspection for hunter harvest is no longer available at MWLAP 7-4 R

regional offices. Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the loca-o o tions listed below. Please see the MWLAP website at rib Ca 5-15 Michell L Q http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw or contact the regionalu office for more infor- e s mation. n el R MWLAP Regional Office, Kamloops: ...... (250) 371-6200 QUESNEL KINBASKET LAKE CI Locations:5-13 Kamloops, Lillooet 3-46 LAKE Conservation Officer Service District Offices Hobson L 7-2 Horsefly Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make L R Azure L 3-44 an appointment: Horsefly fly 3 orse H Clearwater R Clearwater ...... (250) 674-3722 E L IV Kamloops ...... (250) 371-6281 Murtle R 3-43 4-4 L

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o K Hope C GibsonsMajor RegulationVANCOUVER Changes L for 2005-2006 e t t l Stave e 1. New motor vehicle restriction for LakeStoyoma Mountain New 8-4 R VANCOUVER Westminster (MUs 3-13, 3-14). Ri 2-2 ver 2. New snowmobile restrictions in the Valemount area2-3 (MUs 3-44, 7-2). See Maps C17a, C17b & G19. 2-1

42 . . . THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL BAG LIMITS ● North Thompson - Thunder River (MU to the discharge of firearms, bows and cross- 3-44):As shown on Map C17b, the area bows only during a lawful game hunting season. Deer:The aggregate bag limit for deer is 3.The closed to snowmobiles is west of bag limit for mule (black-tailed) deer is 2, but only Adams Lake Marine Park ...... (MU 3-37) Highway 5 between the North one may be a buck. Antlerless mule (black-tailed) Anstey Hunakwa Park* ...... (MU 3-36) Thompson River, Manteau Creek and deer are under Limited Entry Hunting only.The bag Arrowstone Park ...... (MU 3-30) Thunder River.The Chappell Creek limit for white-tailed deer is 1 buck. Banana Island Park ...... (MU 3-27) area is open seasonally to snowmobil- Bedard Aspen Park* ...... (MU 3-17) VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS ing with access by Lempriere & Blue Earth Lake Park ...... (MU 3-17)
Information signs are posted at the points of Chappell Trails.
Blue River Black Spruce Park (MU 3-43, 3-44) closure for the benefit of hunters - but it is the Chappell Creek Closed Area in MU 3-44 (the Blue River Pine Park ...... (MU 3-40, 3-44) hunter’s responsibility to recognize the closures Chappell Trail is open to snowmobile use between Bonaparte Park* ...... (MU 3-29, 3-30) whether a sign is in place or not. December 1 and May 31). See Map C17. Buse Lake Protected Area ...... (MU 3-20)

The operation of motor vehicles is prohibited The recreational use of snowmobiles in the Caligata Lake Park ...... (MU 3-40) or restricted in the following areas (contact Monashee/Selkirk Mountains area (near Chasm Park* ...... (MU 3-30) Kamloops Regional Office for details): Revelstoke) above 1300 m and below 2100 m is Chu Chua Cottonwood Park (MU 3-26, 3-38) ● Above the elevation of 1800 m in the prohibited during the period Dec. 15 to April 15 Cornwall Hills Park* ...... (MU 3-17) Mt Hewitt-Bostock and Stoyoma (includes use of snowmobiles for hunting and Dunn Peak Protected Area* (MU 3-38, 3-39) Mountain area (MUs 3-13, 3-14) from commercial backcountry recreation). Use of snow- Eakin Creek Canyon Park ...... (MU 3-28) mobiles for industrial access purposes is May 1 to November 30 inclusive Eakin Creek Floodplains Park*(MU 3-28, 3-29) 3 exempted. (MUs 3-36, 4-38, 4-39) See Map D46. Thompson-Nicola (except for Cabin Lake Rd). Edge Hills Park* ...... (MU 3-31)
The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife, trans- See Map C1a. Elephant Hill Park ...... (MU 3-17, 3-30) ● port wildlife, transport equipment or supplies Skull Mountain Special Resource Mountain Emar Lakes Park* ...... (MU 3-39) which are intended for or in support of hunting or Zone (MU 3-28) other than on indicated English Lake Park ...... (MU3-34) transport hunters to or from the location of open roads (see Map C18) or under permit Finn Creek Park ...... (MU 3-40, 3-41) wildlife is prohibited in MUs 3-28, 3-45 and 3-46. from MWLAP,from Sept. 1 to Dec. 10. Harbour Dudgeon Lakes Park . . .(MU 3-42) ● Lac du Bois - Dewdrop in MUs 3-28 and 3- An authorized trapper is exempt from this restric- tion with respect to the trapping of furbearing Harry Lake Aspen Park* ...... (MU 3-17) 29. See Map C15. High Lakes Basin Park ...... (MU 3-30) ● animals. Watersheds of Miledge, Chappell and Lac du Bois Grasslands Park* Lempriere Creeks above 1700 m in MU 3-44 COMPULSORY INSPECTION See Map C15 ...... (MU 3-28, 3-29) (snowmobiles are permitted in designated Marble Range Park ...... (MU 3-31) area between December 1 and May 31). See & REPORTING
McConnel Lake Park ...... (MU 3-19) Map C16. In addition to those species requiring Mehatl Creek Park ...... (MU 3-15) ● Above the 1920 m elevation in MU 3-32 in Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory Reporting Momich Lakes Park* ...... (MU 3-37) the following areas: provincially, all moose taken and all mule deer or Mount Griffin Park ...... (MUs 3-34, 8-24) - China Head Mountain (excluding the white-tailed deer taken during the youth or bow Mount Savona Park* ...... (MU 3-18) Yalakom-Big Bar Road) only seasons in Region 3 must be Compulsory Mud Lake Delta Park ...... (MU 3-43) - Nine Mile Ridge Reported within 30 days of the date of kill. See Nahatlatch Park ...... (MU 3-15) - Red Mountain - French Mountain page 21 for requirements. Nahatlatch Protected Area ...... (MU 3-15) - Hogback Mountain NOTICE TO HUNTERS ● Spruce Lake Closed Area in MU 3-32.
North Thompson Islands Park . . .(MU 3-38) Cattle grazing takes place on both North Thompson Oxbows East Park See Map C14. public and private land.To keep cattle in ● ...... (MU 3-44) Porcupine Meadows Park. See Map C12. the correct pasture, it is important that
The operation of all motor vehicles to hunt North Thompson Oxbows Manteau Park hunters leave gates and fences as they are ...... (MU 3-44) wildlife, transport wildlife, transport equipment found. Hunters should read the Access and supplies which are intended for or in support Oregon Jack Park* ...... (MU 3-17) Restrictions section for more information Painted Bluffs Park ...... (MU 3-29) of hunting, or transport hunters to and from the about private property. location of wildlife is prohibited in the following
Pennask Creek Park ...... (MU 3-12) Hunters should note Highway No Shooting Pillar Park ...... (MU 3-36) areas: Areas in the No Hunting and No Shooting Areas ● Porcupine Meadows Park . .(MU 3-28, 3-29) watershed of Clinton Creek. See Map C13. section. ● Greenstone Mountain Burn (except for Duffy
Pukeashun Park ...... (MU 3-36) Hunting and the discharge of firearms are pro- Pyramid Creek Falls Park ...... (MU 3-42) Lake Road, Beaton Lake Road and hibited in MU 3-45 (Wells Gray Park). Greenstone Mountain Road) (MU 3-19). Roche Lake Park* ...... (MU 3-20) See Map C6. PROVINCIAL PARKS, Six Mile Hill Protected Area . . . . .(MU 3-19)
The operation of snowmobiles is restricted in RECREATION AREAS AND Spruce Lake Protected Area . . . . .(MU 3-32) Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park the following areas: PROTECTED AREAS ● Canoe River-North Thompson (MUs 3-
...... (MU 3-16) Please refer to Site and Access Restrictions Taweel Park* ...... (MU 3-39) 44, 7-2):As shown on Map C17a, the section for more information. area closed to snowmobiles is west of
Trepanier Park ...... (MU 3-12, 8-8) Parks, Recreation Areas & Protected Areas Tsintsunko Lakes Park ...... (MU 3-29) Highway 5 between Canoe River and marked with an asterisk (*) are exempt from the North Thompson River.The the No Hunting No Shooting Restriction within Tunkwa Park* ...... (MU 3-18) westerly boundary generally follows 400m of the centre line of park roads.These Hunting and the discharge of firearms are prohib- heights of land and alpine/forest edges parks are NOT exempt from Highway No ited within the Tunkwa Lake Sanctuary.This area in the Canoe, Camp,Allan and North Shooting and No Hunting Areas as described designated is the largest island in Tunkwa Lake. Thompson watersheds. Seasonally on page 13. Upper Adams River Park* . .(MU 3-37, 3-42) open snowmobiling areas include the
In keeping with Section 29 of the Park and Upper Seymour River Park* . . . .(MU 3-36) Allan and Oasis areas, which are Recreation Area Regulations, the following Parks, Upper Violet Creek Park . . . .(MU3-26, 8-26) marked with trail head signs. Recreation Areas & Protected Areas are open Walhachin Oxbows Park ...... (MU 3-18)

. . . 43 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 3 Wells Gray Park . . . . .(MU 3-39*, 3-40*, 3-46);
The following Provincial Parks are open to the dis- Those portions of the park within MUs 3-40, 3-46 charge of firearms, bows and crossbows only during are only open to the discharge of firearms from the lawful game hunting season, Sept. 20 to April 15: September 20 to May 31 during a lawful game Cinnemousun Narrows Park ...... hunting season; Stillwater and Battle Mt. and ...... (MUs 3-26, 3-36) Clearwater River (westside) roads are exempt Shuswap Lake Marine Park (MUs 3-36, 3-26) ADVERTISING from No Hunting No Shooting Restriction; Hunting
Parks and Recreation Areas not listed above are and the discharge of firearms are prohibited in closed to hunting and closed to the discharge of MU 3-45. firearms, bows and crossbows. Wire Cache Park ...... (MU 3-41) THOMPSON-NICOLA GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼ ▼▼ ▼ MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 3-15, 3-16, 3-32, 3-33 ...... ✽4 Point Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... ✽4 Point Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Sept 30 ...... 1 3-46 ...... ✽4 Point Bucks ...... Sept 20 - Sept 30 ...... 1 3 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 ...... Bucks ...... Oct 1 - Oct 31 ...... 1 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 ...... ✽4 Point Bucks ...... Nov 1 - Dec 10 ...... 1 Youth Only Season 3-12 to 3-14, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-31, 3-34 to 3-44 . . .★Bucks ...... ▲Sept 1 – Sept 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 3-12 to 3-14, 3-17to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-31, 3-34 to 3-44 . . . .★Bucks ...... Sept 1 – Sept 9 ...... 1 ✽ See Definitions section: Mule Deer.The antlers must accompany the species licence. ▲ Season restricted to hunters under the age of 19. ★ Successful hunters who kill a deer during the youth or bow season are required to submit a Compulsory Report. See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting section. WHITE-TAILED DEER 3-15, 3-16, 3-32, 3-33 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 – Dec 10 ...... 1 3-12 to 3-14, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-31, Thompson-Nicola 3-34 to 3-44 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Dec 10 ...... 1 3-46 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 20 - Dec 10 ...... 1 Youth Only Season 3-12 to 3-14, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-31, 3-34 to 3-44 . . .▲Bucks ...... ✽Sept 1 – Sept 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 3-12 to 3-14, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-31, 3-34 to 3-44 . . .▲Bucks ...... Sept 1 – Sept 9 ...... 1 ✽ Season restricted to hunters under the age of 19. ▲ Successful hunters who kill a deer during the youth or bow season are required to submit a Compulsory Report. See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting section. MOOSE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 ...... ✽Spike-fork Bulls ...... Sept 20 - Oct 31 ...... 1 ✽ See Definitions section, Moose.Antlers must accompany the species licence. Successful hunters of any bull moose must submit a Compulsory Report. See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting section. BIGHORN 3-17✽, 3-31, 3-32 ...... Full Curl Bighorn Rams . . . .Sept 10 - Oct 20 ...... 1 MOUNTAIN SHEEP 3-17✽ ...... ▲Mature Bighorn Rams . . . .Sept 10 – Oct 20 ...... 1 ✽ A portion of 3-17 only. See Map C1b. ▲See Definitions section: Mountain Sheep. BLACK BEAR 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 2 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 2 3-46 ...... Sept 20 - Nov 30 ...... 2 WOLF 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Sept 10 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 3 COYOTE 3-17, 3-31, 3-32 ...... Sept 1 - June 30/2006 ...... NBL 3-12 to 3-16, 3-18 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-30, 3-33 to 3-44 ...... Sept 1 - March 31/2006 ...... NBL COUGAR 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Nov 15 -Mar 31/2006 ...... 2 Hunters may not hunt a spotted cougar or any cougar in its company. BOBCAT 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15 /2006 ...... 1 LYNX 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15/2006 ...... 1 RACCOON 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Aug 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... NBL 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Apr 1/2006 - Apr 30/2006 ...... NBL SNOWSHOE HARE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Aug 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 10 (daily) 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Apr 1 - Apr 30/2006 ...... 10 (daily) COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Apr 1/2006 - March 31/2006 ...... NBL The open season for Columbian Ground Squirrel is restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land. GROUSE BLUE, RUFFED & 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 . . .5 of each (15 of each) SPRUCE (FRANKLIN) 3-46 ...... Sept 20 - Nov 30 . . .5 of each (15 of each) For Blue, Spruce (Franklin’s) and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 10; the aggregate possession limit is 30. SHARP-TAILED GROUSE 3-31 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (10) PTARMIGAN 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (15) CHUKAR PARTRIDGE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Oct 1 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (15) GRAY PARTRIDGE (Hungarian) 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Oct 1 - Nov 30 ...... 3 (9) PHEASANT 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Cocks ...... Oct 1 - Nov 30 ...... 2 (6) MOURNING DOVES 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Sept 1 - Sept 30 ...... 5 (10) BAND-TAILED PIGEONS 3-13 to 3-17 ...... Sept 15 – Sept 30 ...... 5 (10) COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 23 ...... 10 (20)

44 . . . THOMPSON-NICOLA GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼ ▼▼▼ DUCKS 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 23 ...... 8 (16) Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see pages 16 & 17. SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE & WHITE-FRONTED GEESE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 23 ...... 5 (10) CANADA GEESE 3-12 to 3-18, 3-30 to 3-35, 3-38 to 3-44 ...... Sept 10- Dec 23 ...... 5 (10) 3-19, 3-20, 3-26 to 3-29, 3-36, 3-37 ...... Sept 10 - Sept 20 ...... 5 (10) 3-19, 3-20, 3-26 to 3-29, 3-36, 3-37 ...... Oct 1 - Dec 23 ...... 5 (10) 3-19, 3-20, 3-26 to 3-29, 3-36, 3-37 ...... Mar 1/2006 - Mar 10/2006 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17. WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 19. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.) DUCKS 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Sept 3 - Sept 4 ...... 8 (16) WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, SNOW GEESE, & ROSS’S GEESE, CANADA GEESE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 ...... Sept 3 - Sept 4 ...... 5 (10)

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Compulsory Reporting & Inspection Centres Conservation Officer Service District Offices Compulsory Inspection(CI) for hunter harvest is no longer available at Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to MWLAP regional offices. Qualfied Compulsory Inspectors will provide make an appointment: this service at the locations listed below. Please see the MWLAP Castlegar ...... (250) 365-8611 website at http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/ci.htm or contact Cranbrook ...... (250) 489-8540 the regional office for more information. Creston ...... (250) 428-3220 Fernie ...... (250) 423-7551 MWLAP Regional Office, Cranbrook: ...... (250) 489-8570 Invermere ...... (250) 342-4266 (or call collect) ...... (250) 489-8505 Nelson ...... (250) 354-6397 Nelson ...... (250) 354-6344 Revelstoke ...... (250) 837-9683 CI Locations: Revelstoke, Golden, Cranbrook,ALBERTA Fruitvale Canoe Reach 7-2 KINBASKET REPORT A POACHER/POLLUTER (RAPP) 3-44 LAKE Please see Notice on page 85 for details dR oo 3-43 W Major Regulation Changes for 2005-2006 Mica 4-40 Creek 1. No Shooting areas near Sparwood and Elkford have changed to protect safety of mine workers (MU 4-23). B 4 Columbia u s h 2. Some vehicle restrictions have changed in MUs 4-14, Kootenay Scr p igmouth Cr 3-40 i B R Cr 4-20, 4-21, 4-23, and 4-25. 3-42 3. Elk archery season changed from bulls to either sex.

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. . . 47 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 4 REGIONAL BAG LIMITS for or in support of hunting, or to transport MU 4-4 Bobcat: The bag limit for Bobcat is one (1). hunters to or from the location of wildlife is ▼ Yahk River watershed upstream of Norge Cougar:The bag limit for Cougar in MU’s 4-1 prohibited. An authorized trapper is exempt Creek and below the 1825 m contour to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, and 4-40 is 1 from this prohibition with respect to the ▼ the northerly watershed above Hawkins (one).The bag limit for Cougar in MU’s 4-6 to 4- trapping of furbearing animals. Creek Road west of an unnamed stream 9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, and 4-38 and ◆ Seasonal Motor Vehicles for Hunting flowing southwesterly into Hawkins Creek 4-39 is two (2). Closed Areas. The operation of all motor from Mt. Mahon approximately 2 km north- Coyote: No bag limit. vehicles to hunt, transport wildlife, transport west of the confluence of Canuck Creek and Hawkins Creek Deer:The aggregate bag limit in the Kootenay equipment and supplies which are intended Region is two (2) deer.The bag limit for mule for or in support of hunting, or to transport MU 4-5 hunters to or from the location of wildlife ▼ Irishman Creek watershed upstream of Hwy 3/95 (black-tailed) deer is one (1).The bag limit for MU 4-6 white-tailed deer in MUs 4-6 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4- (except between Mar. 1-31 and July 1-Aug. ▼ Leadville Creek watershed upstream of 8 km 19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-38 and 4-39 is two (2).The 31)is prohibited. An authorized trapper is on the Leadville Creek Road bag limit for white-tailed deer in MUs 4-1 to 4-5, exempt from this prohibition with respect to ▼ watersheds of 4 unnamed creeks (upstream 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37 and 4-40 is one (1). the trapping of furbearing animals. ▼ Seasonal Motor Vehicles for Hunting of the Sanca Creek Road) flowing south into Grouse:The daily aggregate bag limit for grouse Sanca Creek from Sherman Mtn. (blue, spruce (Franklin), and ruffed) is five (5). Closed Areas. The operation of all motor vehicles to hunt, transport wildlife, transport ▼ Pilot Peninsula Forest Service Road beyond NOTICE TO HUNTERS the intersection with branch 5 road; and on
equipment and supplies which are intended Creston Archery Season Special Area for for or in support of hunting, or to transport branch 2 road starting at the 2 km point. either sex white-tailed deer. See Map D9. ▼ North Basin Creek watershed in the Skelly
hunters to or from the location of wildlife No Shooting Areas: see Highway No Shooting (except between Dec. 1-Mar. 31 and July 1- Creek watershed upstream of the 1500 m Areas as outlined in the No Hunting or Shooting Aug. 31)is prohibited. An authorized trapper is (4900 ft) contour Areas section and region’s special area maps on exempt from this prohibition with respect to ▼ the easterly half of drainage of Goat River pages 51-56. from Leadville Creek to Kamma Creek.
the trapping of furbearing animals. 4 Changes are being considered that may MU 4-1 MU 4-7 allow some ATV use on Big Weary Rd. If ★ McDougall Wildlife Sanctuary. (Map D1) ▼ Topaz Creek watershed upstream of Midgely this regulation change occurs during the ◆ Akamina and Kishinena Creek watersheds Mountain Road at the 1425 m (4700 ft) ele- 2005/06 season, it will be posted on our upstream from the 94 km marker on the vation website at wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw Akamina/Kishinena Rd ▼ the watershed of Corn Creek upstream from Kootenay ACCESS RESTRICTIONS ◆ Middlepass Creek watershed Acorn Creek. ◆ Sage Creek watershed from 2.5 km upstream MU 4-8
Public access by land or air prohibited in ◆ Blizzard Mountain Road (and all side roads) Baynes Lake area (MU 4-22) April 15 to June 30. of Roche Creek MU 4-2 from its intersection with Nine Mile Creek Dogs must be leashed April 1 to April 14 and Road (Fruitvale side only). July 1 to Aug. 1. See Map D49. ★ Galton Range (Map D2) MU 4-9 ★ Wigwam Flats-Mt.Broadwood /Sportsman
Public access prohibited beyond 3 m of either ▼ the watersheds of Malde, Goodeve, Morris Ridge (Map D3) side of Sulphur Creek Road in mineral lick area and Shepard Creeks and the Cambridge (MU 4-22) year round. See Map D50. ◆ The watershed of an unnamed tributary of Creek watershed upstream of the 750 m Lodgepole Creek (locally known as Windfall elevation VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS Creek) upstream of Lodgepole Creek
◆ Tiger Creek watershed upstream of the Information signs are posted at the points of MU 4-3 closure for road and vehicle restrictions.These Gopher Creek Crossing signs are for the benefit of hunters, but it is the MU 4-14 ◆ Caven Creek watershed upstream from 46 ✳ the watershed of Faith Creek upstream hunters’ responsibility to recognize closures km on the Lower Caven Creek Road and whether a sign is in place or not. Contact local from the Peter Creek bridge, from 45.3 km on the Upper Caven Creek Road Sept. 1 to Nov. 30. MWLAP offices for details. ◆ Haller Creek/Cherry Lake watershed
See definitions of "motor vehicle" and "snow- MU 4-15 upstream of the junction of the Cherry Lake ▼ above 760 m elevation from the water- mobile" in Definitions section. Main Road with the Haller Creek Main Road
shed of Tulip Creek eastward to Rialto The use of snowmobiles to hunt, to transport (on the Cherry Lake Main Road) and wildlife, or to transport hunters to or from the Creek, including all watersheds upstream from 42.2 km on the Haller Creek between and areas within Syringa location of wildlife is prohibited in the entire Main Road Kootenay Region during the period Apr. 1-Nov. Provincial Park. ▼ Jake Creek watershed upstream 0.2 km from ✳ Deer Creek Road (both East Fork and West 30. An authorized trapper is exempt from this the junction of Teepee Creek and the East Fork) from approximately 5 km point (on prohibition with respect to the trapping of Yahk River Road on the East Yahk River Road each); the watersheds of Gladstone, furbearing animals. ◆ Purcell Creek watershed upstream of the
Hutchison and Sangrida Creeks and Symbol Key: Use the following symbols to Linklater Creek Bypass Road above 750 meters in elevation in the determine what type of motor vehicle prohibi- ◆ Teepee Creek southerly watershed between watersheds of Dawson’s, Sunshine and tion is in place in the following regional MU’s Jim Creek and Gold Creek and the westerly Twobit Creeks from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30. (see also Site and Access Restrictions section, watershed of Gold Creek between Teepee MU 4-18 pages 11-12): Creek and the intersection of Gold Creek ★ Marsden Face during the period Dec 1 to ★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas.The operation with the southerly boundary of Lot 8282 April 15 (Map D11) of all motor vehicles is prohibited. ★ Elizabeth Lake (Map D4) ✳ Grohman Creek (Map D11) ✳ Year Round Motor Vehicles for Hunting ★ Linklater Creek (Map D5) ◆ the watersheds of Smallwood and Garrity Closed Areas. The operation of all motor Creeks from a point 20 metres southeast of vehicles to hunt, transport wildlife, transport equipment and supplies which are intended CONTINUED ON PAGE 49

48 . . . KOOTENAY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 48 ◆ Blackfoot Creek watershed upstream from 38 Lots 7527 and 9378, Kootenay Land District the intersection of the Smallwood Creek and km on the Blackfoot Creek Road and the northerly height of land of Lake Garrity Creek roads ◆ Fenwick Creek watershed upstream from 50 Creek (including the Lake Creek watershed), ◆ Kokanee Creek Road between northern km on the Fenwick Creek Road from Oct. 20 to Dec.10 boundary of L 11144 and southerly boundary ◆ Elk Creek watershed upstream from 43.6 km MU 4-30 of Kokanee Glacier Park (closed Apr 1 to June on the Elk Creek Road ★ the Duncan-Lardeau area shown on Map D45 30) ◆ the watershed of Nilksuka Creek upstream of MU 4-32 MU 4-20 the North White River haul road ◆ the watershed of Barnes Creek upstream of ◆ Baribeau Creek watershed upstream from 0.1 ◆ Grave Creek watershed upstream from 48 the 30 kilometre marker km on the Baribeau Creek Road km on the Main Grave Creek Road MU 4-35 ◆ the watershed of Bradford Creek ◆ the watershed of Nine Mile Creek upstream ◆ the drainages of Ice River and the easterly ◆ the watershed of an unnamed creek (locally of 1300 metre elevation watershed of Beaverfoot River upstream of known as Patrick Creek) flowing into Dewar ◆ the watershed of the middle fork of White Ice River Creek between Mt. Patrick and Mt. Manson River upstream of the first bridge crossing MU 4-38 upstream of the Dewar Creek access road MUs 4-25, 4-26, 4-34 and 4-35 ◆ the watershed of Downie Creek upstream of ◆ the watershed of Skookumchuck Creek ● Use of a conveyance of any description Highway #23 upstream from a point downstream 1 kilome- which is powered by a motor which exceeds MU 4-38, 4-39, 3-36 tre from its confluence with Greenland Creek a rating of 10 horsepower is prohibited The recreational use of snowmobiles (includes ★ Cherry Creek. See Map D17 within the Columbia Wetlands Wildlife use of snowmobiles for hunting and commercial ◆ the watershed of Copper Creek upstream of Management Area (MUs 4-25, 4-26, 4-34, backcountry recreation) is prohibited during the the Skookumchuck Forest Access Road 4-35). Boats operating on NAVIGABLE period Dec. 15 to April 15 in the following areas: crossing portions of the Columbia River are
Monashee/Selkirk Mountains area above 1300 ◆ the watershed of Buhl Creek from 0.5 kilo- exempt from the regulation, and the fol- m and below 2100 m. Use of snowmobiles for metre upstream of the Skookumchuck Creek lowing rights of way are also excluded from industrial access purposes is exempted. Bridge crossing near the confluence of Buhl this regulation: (MUs 3-36, 4-38, 4-39). See Map D46. Creek with Skookumchuck Creek ● Horsethief Creek Forest Service Road
Caribou Basin, Frisby Ridge, Keystone/ Standard 4

MU 4-21 #5467.01 located at Radium Peak and Sale Mountain areas. See Maps D51, Kootenay ◆ the watershed of the easterly headwaters of ● Plan 22153 of DL 11383 located at Brisco D52, D53 and D54. Coyote Creek ● Plan 26T1689of DL 2566 located at ★ Premier Ridge (Map D18) from Dec 1 to April 30 COMPULSORY INSPECTION Spillimacheen & REPORTING MU 4-22 ● Spillimacheen Forest Service Road # 7752.01
★ Baynes Lake area (Map D49). In addition to those species requiring located at Parsons Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory ★ Powerplant area (Map D22) ● Canyon Creek Road located at Nicholsen Reporting provincially, all cougar taken in Region ★ the Pickering Hills and Sheep Mtn. areas ● The Dogtooth road located at Golden 4 must be Compulsory Inspected within 4 days shown on Maps D20 and D21 (Map D40) ★ the watershed of North Galbraith Creek and of the date of kill, and all moose, wolf and elk MU 4-25 taken in Region 4 must be Compulsory of that portion of the watershed of Galbraith ★ Canal Flats area, from Dec. 1 to Creek south and east of their confluence Reported. All turkey taken must be Apr. 30, except private properties and Compulsory Reported. See page 21 for ◆ the watershed of Big Tower, Little Tower, access to private properties. (Map D33) Swanson Creek and Haynes Creeks requirements. ★ Stoddart Creek area (Map D34) ◆ the watershed of Iron Creek ★ Columbia Lake area. (Map D33). PROVINCIAL PARKS, ◆ the watershed of Burton Creek ◆ Albert River watershed upstream from 52.5 RECREATION AREAS AND ◆ the watershed of McDermid Creek km on the Albert River Road PROTECTED AREAS ◆ the watersheds of Little Sand Creek above
◆ Cross River watershed upstream from 20.4 Please refer to Site and Access Restrictions the Galloway Road and of Big Sand Creek km on the Cross River Road section for more information. upstream of its confluence with Whimpster
Columbia Lake Park (MU 4-25) is closed to Creek ◆ the watershed of Pedley Creek ◆ North fork of Dry Creek watershed hunting. Hunters are permitted to carry firearms ◆ the watershed of Quinn Creek upstream of or bows only when in transit to an open area its confluence with Alpine Creek, including the upstream from 19.6 km on Dry Creek Rd ◆ the upper watersheds of Madias Creek and outside the park between September 10 and watershed of Alpine Creek June 15. MU 4-23 Tatley Creek upstream from the easterly
boundary of the Columbia Lake Indian In keeping with Section 29 of the Park and ★ Barnes Lake (except snowmobiles) Recreation Area Regulations, the following Parks (Map D25b) Reserve MU 4-26 and Recreation Areas are only open to the dis- ★ Chauncey-Todhunter area (Map D23) charge of firearms, bows and crossbows from ★ Ridgemont area (Map D27) ★ that portion of the watershed of Goldie Creek upstream of 1525 metre elevation September 1 to June 30 during a lawful game ★ Grave Prairie area (Map D30) hunting season: ★ Corbin Creek (Map D31) ★ Dutch Creek-Findlay. (Map D43) ★ Weigert Creek (except snowmobiles) ◆ the watershed of Brewer Creek upstream of Elk Valley Park ...... (MU 4-23) (note new Map D25a) and including the watershed of Thorald Creek Gladstone Park ...... (MUs 4-14) ★ Upper Elk Valley/Fording River (except snow- ◆ Crown land in the watershed of Lavington Goat Range Park ...... (MU 4-17, 4-30) mobiles) (Map D26) Creek upstream of the northerly boundary of Hamber Park ...... (MU 4-40) ★ Alexander Creek Access Management Area sublot 137, Kootenay Land District Kokanee Glacier Park ...... (MU 4-17, 4-18) (Map D29) ◆ the watershed of Dutch Creek upstream of is only open to the discharge of firearms from MU 4-24 its confluence with Whitetail Creek Nov. 1 to Nov. 30 during a lawful game hunting ★ that portion of the Mutton Creek watershed MU 4-29 season. upstream of the westerly boundary of ◆ the easterly watershed of the Lardeau River Lockhart Creek Park ...... (MU 4-6) Marl Creek Park ...... (MU 4-36) Whiteswan Lake Park between the northerly boundaries of District

. . . 49 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 4 McDonald Creek Park ...... (MU 4-32) Elk Lakes Park ...... (MU 4-23) Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Corridor is only open on the west side. Gilnockie Park ...... (MU 4-4) Protected Area ...... (MU 4-26) Pilot Bay Park ...... (MU 4-6) Height of the Rockies Park St. Mary’s Alpine Park ...... (MU 4-20) Premier Lake Park ...... (MU 4-21) ...... (MU 4-23, 4-24, 4-25) Top of the World Park ...... (MU 4-21, 4-22) Syringa Park ...... (MU 4-15) Kianuko Park ...... (MU 4-6) Horse use is restricted to the Coyote Creek, Valhalla Park ...... (MU 4-16) Kikomun Creek Park ...... (MU 4-22) Galbraith and Fish Lake horse trails. Grazing is West Arm Park ...... (MU 4-7) except that area contained within the upper prohibited except in the vicinity of Nicole Creek Whiteswan Lake Park ...... (MU 4-24) pasture fence boundary. and Coyote Creek campsites.
The following Parks and Recreation Areas are Mount Assiniboine Park ...... (MU 4-25) Windermere Lake Park ...... (MU 4-26) open to the discharge of firearms, bows and All persons using horses in this park are required
Parks and recreation areas not listed in this to obtain a Letter of Authority from the East crossbows only during a lawful game hunting section are closed to the discharge of firearms, season. Kootenay District Park office, Box 118,Wasa, BC (Ph. 250-422-4200). bows and crossbows. Akamina-Kishinena Park ...... (MU 4-1) Bugaboo Park ...... (MU 4-27, 4-34) Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park Cummins Lakes Park ...... (MU 4-40) ...... (MUs 4-19, 4-20, 4-26). Cummins River Protected Area . . .(MU 4-40) Closed to the use of snowmobiles & motor vehicles. KOOTENAY GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼ ▼ ▼ ▼

MULE DEER 4-1 to 4-6, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 ...... ★4 Point Bucks ...... Sept 10 – Nov 15 ...... 1 (Black-tailed) 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33 ...... ★4 Point Bucks ...... Sept 10 – Sept 30 ...... 1 4-38 to 4-39 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Dec 10 ...... 1 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33 ...... Bucks ...... Oct 1 – Oct 20 ...... 1 4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33 ...... ★4 Point Bucks ...... Oct 21 – Nov 10 ...... 1 4 Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 ★ See Definitions section: Mule (black-tailed) deer.The antlers must accompany the species licence. See regional bag limit on page 48. WHITE-TAILED DEER 4-1 to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 ...... Bucks ...... ▲Sept 1 – Sept 9 ...... 1 4-1 to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 1 Kootenay 4-6 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-38, 4-39 ...... Bucks ...... ▲Sept 1 – Sept 9 ...... 2 4-6 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 2 4-38, 4-39 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 – Dec 10 ...... 2 Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 ...... Either Sex ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... *2 (1) Bow Only Season 4-6 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-38, 4-39 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1- Sept 9 ...... 2 Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-37, 4-40 ...... Either Sex ...... Dec 1 - Dec 20 ...... *2 (1) Bow Only Season 4-38, 4-39 ...... Bucks ...... Dec 11 - Dec 20 ...... 2 ▲ This season is open to hunters under the age of 19 only. * Despite regional bag limit information, bag limit during these bow only seasons is two, of which one may be antlerless. See also special season Map D9. ELK 4-1 to 4-7, 4-19 to 4-30, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 ...... ▲6 Point Bulls ...... Sept 10 - Oct 20 ...... 1 4-18 ...... ▲6 Point Bulls ...... Oct 7 - Oct 20 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-7, 4-19 to 4-30, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 ...... Either Sex ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 ▲ See Definitions section.The antlers must accompany the species licence. Successful elk hunters must report a kill by submitting a Compulsory Report. See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting section. Hunters are required to submit the antlers of any bow-killed elk within 15 days of the kill. MOOSE All moose seasons in the Kootenay Region are on the Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) system. Please refer to LEH Synopsis. BIGHORN 4-1, 4-21 to 4-24, ★4-35 ...... Full Curl Bighorn Rams ...... Sept 10 - Oct 25 ...... 1 MOUNTAIN SHEEP 4-2, ▲4-25 ...... Full Curl Bighorn Rams ...... Sept 10 - Oct 20 ...... 1 ★ See Mountain Sheep closed area in MU 4-35 (Map D48). ▲ In that portion of MU 4-25 east of the Kootenay River excluding Mt.Assiniboine Park, the season is from Sept 10 - Oct 25. See Map D37. MOUNTAIN GOAT ★4-37, ▲4-39, 4-40 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 1 ★ Open Season Only in that portion of MU 4-37 north and west of Windy Creek. ▲Open Season only in that portion of MU 4-39 north of Bourne Creek. BLACK BEAR 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 2 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 30/2006 ...... 2 Bow Only Season 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 2 WOLF ▲4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 10 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 2 ▲4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 2 ▲In those portions of MUs 4-2, 4-3, 4-20 to 4-22, 4-24 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37 and 4-40 in the East Kootenay Trench and MUs 4-4 to 4-7, below 1100 metres in elevation, there is no closed season. COYOTE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 10 - Mar 31/2006 ...... NBL WOLVERINE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Nov 1 - Jan 31/2006 ...... 1 LYNX 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Dec 1 - Dec 31 ...... 1

50 . . . KOOTENAY GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼ ▼▼▼ COUGAR 4-6 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-38, 4-39 ...... ★Sept 10 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 2 4-1 to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 ...... ★Sept 10 - Feb 28/2006 ...... 1 Pursuit Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Dec 1 - Feb 28/2006 Hunters may not hunt a spotted cougar or any cougar in its company. Persons participating in the Pursuit Only season are reminded that they must have a hunting licence, they may not carry a firearm, and it is an offence to capture or kill a cougar during a Pursuit Only season. ★ Note the cougar season in MUs 4-1 to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, and 4-40 will close 72 hours after the regional manager has published that since Apr 1, 2005 the total number of female cougars killed in these MUs has reached 20. BOBCAT 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15/2006 ...... 1 COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... No Closed Season ...... NBL The open season for Columbian Ground Squirrel is restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land. SNOWSHOE HARE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Aug 1 – Mar 31/2006 ...... 10 (daily) 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Apr 1/2006 – Apr 30/2006 ...... 10 (daily) RACCOON 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 10 - Mar 31/2006 ...... NBL SKUNK 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Aug 1 – Mar 31/2006 ...... NBL 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Apr 1/2006 - Apr 30/2006 ...... NBL

MOURNING DOVES 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 1 - Sept 30 ...... 5 (10) GROUSE BLUE, SPRUCE (FRANKLIN) AND RUFFED 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (15) 4

For Blue, Spruce (Franklin’s) and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 5; the aggregate possession limit is 15. Kootenay PHEASANT 4-6, 4-7 ...... Cocks ...... Oct 15 - Nov 30 ...... Daily Limit: 3 Possession Limit: 6; Season Limit: 12 PTARMIGAN 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 10 (30) RAVEN 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... No Closed Season ...... 5 TURKEY 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Bearded ...... Apr 15/2006 - May 15/2006 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 4-3, 4-21, 4-22, 4-24 to 4-26, 4-35 ...... Bearded ...... Sept 1 – Sept 30 ...... 1 See Compulsory Reporting requirements in the Compulsory Inspection & Reporting section. COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 23 ...... 10 (20) DUCKS 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 23 ...... 8 (16) Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see pages 16 & 17. SNOW GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE & CANADA GEESE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 10 - Dec 23 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17. See Map D6. Hunters please note that Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area opens to hunting for coots, snipe, ducks and geese on October 1/2005. For more info., phone 250-402-6900. WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 19. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.) DUCKS 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 3 - Sept 4 ...... 8 (16) SNOW GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE & CANADA GEESE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 ...... Sept 3 - Sept 4 ...... 5 (10)

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M.U. v Map D45 Duncan - Lardeau e Wildlife Sanctuaries 4-39 3-36, 4-38, 4-39). C.P.R. Access Management Area 3-35 M.U. r (situated in MU 4-36). Jordan C (situated in MU 4-30).The opera- r. 4–34 No hunting, trapping or tion of motor vehicles is prohibit- Moberly Stn. discharge of firearms. Revelstoke ed except on Highway 31. 1 . . . 55 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 4

M.U. Kerr Rd. Map D49 Baynes Golden 4–22 Lake (MU 4-22). Public M.U. Kicking SharpeS Rd. Kyte Rd. h Palmer Rd. Horse a access by land or air 4-22 rp e Bull River P.13924 R d prohibited Apr. 15 to . June 30. Dogs must be Sulphur Cr. 1310 m BBeave rse Cr. e Ho av e LAKE KOOCANUSADDD5116D5116D leashed Apr. 1 to 15 rfootrfo 5 AbandonedAbandoned o ofof DL 13211 Hartley Pass He t DL 6 Bridge ig 1 BCBC SouthernSouthern and July 1 to Aug. 1. h RRiver 32 t RailwayRailway iv o e Rd. f r L Mineral COLUMBIA RIVER a nd Dooley Cr. Fraser Cr. Lick

Map D50 Sulphur Creek (MU 4-22). Between Sulphur Creek Bridge and the Map D48 Kicking Horse River Mountain junction of Sulphur Creek Road and Sheep Closed Area (MU 4-35). Hartley Pass Road, public access is prohib- ited beyond 3m of either side of Sulphur

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Kootenay Mars Creek Martha Creek Map D52 Keystone/ Standard Peak Map D51 Caribou Basin (MU 4-38). (MU 4-38). Snowmobiles prohibited Mt. Revelstoke Snowmobiles prohibited Dec. 15 to Apr. 15.Trail Dec. 15 to Apr. 15. National Park and hatched area open weekends and statutory Map D53 Sale Mountain (MU 4-38). holidays. Snowmobiles prohibited Dec. 15 to Apr. 15.

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Elk NOTICE! Map D54 Frisby Ridge (MU 4-39). Snowmobiles TO HUNTERS prohibited Dec. 15 to Apr. 15, except on marked trail. Under the Wildlife Act, all wildlife, dead or alive, is owned by the provincial Crown NOTICE! except where a person lawfully kills the TO HUNTERS wildlife and complies with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and regulations. Regulations are subject to change from It is the hunter’s responsibility to take only time to time, and it is the hunter’s responsi- animals which meet the legal requirements. ADVERTISING bility to be informed of current regulations. If you have any doubts about the legality of Please check our web site for in-season the animal, changes before your hunt: wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw DO NOT SHOOT!

56 . . . CARIBOO REGION 5 Management Units

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas,5th edition.

Major Regulation Changes for 2005-2006 REPORT A POACHER/POLLUTER (RAPP) 1. Spike fork moose season closed. Please see Notice on page 85 for details 2. No Shooting area near Gibraltar Mines (MU 5-2) has changed to protect safety of mine workers. For information on Wildlife Permits and Commercial Licences, B U L K

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R 3-30Bonaparte LAKE rn QUEEN R u 3-31 L h F o Big C R R 1-14 hk A te 2-15 t S ar a E p m R a o Taseko Y on CHARLOTTE H a B la k 1-15 Lakes o 3-32 m KNIGHT 2-14 R R i v Cache Kamloops INLET ridge er STRAIT B Creek R Lake Lillooet Port Hardy BUTE 3-33 N L O KAMLOOPS INLET IL S 2-13 LOO TOBA ET P Port M INLET O H McNeill T 2-11 R IV Compulsory Reporting & Inspection Centres ER Compulsory Inspection for hunter harvest is no longer available at MWLAP Powell Lake R Merritt I regional offices. Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations V E

CAMPBELL R listed below. Please see the MWLAP website at http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw RIVER or contact the regional office for more information. MWLAP Regional Office,Williams Lake: ...... (250) 398-4530 CI Location: Williams Lake

Conservation Officer Service District Offices Hope Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an VANCOUVER appointment: Nanaimo Bella Coola: ...... (250) 982-2421 Quesnel: ...... (250) 992-4212 100 Mile House: ...... (250) 395-5511 Williams Lake: ...... (250) 398-4569

VICTORIA . . . 57 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 5 REGIONAL BAG LIMITS
The operation of ATVs (including motorcycles ◆ 100 Mile House No Shooting Area - see Map E1.
Deer:The bag limit for mule (black- and snowmobiles) for the purpose of hunting, to ◆ Rose Lake No Shooting Area - see Map E2. tailed) deer is 2, one of which may be transport wildlife, to transport equipment and ◆ Gibraltar Mines No Shooting Area - antlerless but only available under LEH.The supplies which are intended for or in support of see new Map E4. bag limit for white-tailed deer is 1. hunting or to transport hunters to and from the location of wildlife is prohibited between the ◆
Wolf:The bag limit for wolf is 3. Reidemann Wildlife Sanctuary (Alkali Lake) - hours of 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. in MUs 5-3, 5-4, 5-5,
no hunting, trapping or discharge of firearms - Bobcat:The bag limit for bobcat is 1. 5-6 and 5-14. Snowmobiles are permitted during see Map E5. the period Dec. 1 - May 1. NOTICE TO HUNTERS ◆ Williams Lake and Williams Lake River No

A new Limited Entry Hunting Symbol Key: Use the following symbols to Shooting Area - see Map E3. determine what type of motor vehicle prohibi- (LEH) season for bull caribou in MU ▲ 5-12 is being considered; check the tion is in place in the following regional MU’s (see Knife Creek Vehicle Restricted Area - see Map E6. 2006/2007 LEH Synopsis for any also Site and Access Restrictions section, pages MU 5-3 11-12): changes. ★ Gaspard-West Churn Forest Service (3200)
★ The spike-fork moose hunting Motor Vehicle Restricted Roads and Areas Road - restricted south of the junction of this season in the region has been closed The operation of all motor vehicles for the road and Stobart Creek (bridge). so that additional moose population purpose of hunting, to transport wildlife, to ★ surveys can be completed and transport equipment, firearms and supplies Gaspard-Churn Creek Forest Service (2800) further consultation can be carried which are intended for or in support of Road (including any side roads) - restricted south out with First Nations. hunting or to transport hunters to and from of Kilometre 35 of this Road. the location of wildlife is prohibited on these ▲ Churn Creek Protected Area - motor vehicles COMPULSORY roads. In areas where it is specially noted, INSPECTION & prohibited except on designated roads. Access REPORTING the motor vehicle restriction applies to all for commercial purposes other than hunting is persons at all times and not just hunters. exempt. Snowmobiles allowed Dec. 1 to May 1 -
In addition to those species requiring ▲ see Map E7. Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory Motor Vehicle Closed Areas Reporting provincially, all caribou taken in The operation of all motor vehicles is pro- ❉ Gaspard-Churn Creek ATV Restricted Area, Region 5 must be Compulsory Inspected. All hibited year round in these areas. except for commercial activities other than moose taken in Region 5 must be ■ ATV and Snowmobile Restricted Areas hunting; and snowmobiles allowed Dec. 1 to Compulsory Reported. See page 21 for The operation of ATVs and snowmobiles for May 1 - see Map E8. requirements. 5 the purpose of hunting, to transport wildlife ▲ Red Mountain & French Mountain - motor HIGHWAY RESTRICTIONS or to transport a hunter to or from the vehicles prohibited above the 1920 metre elevation.
location of wildlife is prohibited in these No shooting Areas: Please take note of areas. MU 5-4 the Highway No Shooting Areas outlined Cariboo ● Industrial road closure on the Groundhog FSR on page 13. ❉ ATV and Snowmobile Closed Areas from Dec. 1 to May 15.
The discharge of firearms and hunting is The operation of snowmobiles or ATVs ★ prohibited on or across the travelled portion (including motorcycles) is prohibited year Groundhog FSR and any side roads, southerly and road allowance of all numbered round in these areas. from the 15.5 km point. highways and any 2 lane or greater public ▼ One Quarter Mile Single Projectile ★ Rocky Lake-5800 FSR and any side roads, road that is maintained by the Ministry of (Firearm) Closed Areas westerly from the intersection of Rocky Lake- Transportation (see page 13). Single projectiles prohibited within 400 5800 FSR and Groundhog Creek. metres on either side of the road allowance. ROAD AND VEHICLE ★ Battlement Ridge Mining Road - entire road, Only shotguns with shot permitted. RESTRICTIONS AND NO Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 only. SHOOTING AREAS ◆ No Shooting Areas ■ Taseko-Chilko ATV and Snowmobile Restricted
The discharge of firearms is prohibited in Information signs are posted at the points of Area. See new Map E9. closure for most road and vehicle restrictions. these areas. These signs are for the benefit of hunters, but it MU 5-2 MU 5-5 is the hunters’ responsibility to recognize ▼ Tatlayoko Road - 400 m (1/4 mile) either side ● Access to the Mount Polley mine site is pro- closures whether a sign is in place or not. hibited under the Mines and Trespass Acts. of the mid-line south from Eagle Lake Road to its end. ▼ Robertson Road and any side roads - 0.4 km restriction, from its intersection with Hwy 97 at ▼ Horn-Bluff Lakes Road - 400 m (1/4 mile) restriction; D.L. 61 (Cariboo Land District) north to its see Map E13. intersection with Hwy 97 at the village of ★ Valleau Creek Motor Vehicle Restricted Area - McLeese Lake. see Map E12. ★ ADVERTISING Moffat Lake-Spokin FSR (Project #7968-05) ▲ Potato Mountain Vehicle Restricted Area - this and any side roads. restriction applies to the operation of all motor ★ Wilcox-Westman Creek Forest Service Road vehicles for any purpose; snowmobiles are per- and any side road from its point of commence- mitted Dec. 1 - Mar. 31, except in Ts’yl-os Park, ment to its end. see Map E11.

58 . . . CARIBOO

MU 5-6 ■ MU 5-13 (entire management unit) from Sept.
In keeping with Section 29 of the Park and 1 to Dec. 5. ● The Halfway South FSR is closed to all non- Recreation Area Regulations, the following Parks industrial motor vehicle traffic. ▼ West Fraser Road - 400 m (1/4 mile) restric- and Recreation Areas are only open to the dis- tion, south from the City of Quesnel limits to charge of firearms, bows and crossbows from MU 5-7 the intersection of this road and Grouse Road September 1 to June 30 during a lawful game ◆ Nekite River Spawning Channel - Hunting and (located just north west of Rudy Johnson hunting season: the discharge of firearms is prohibited within 100 Bridge), see Map E21. Big Creek Park* ...... (MU 5-3, 5-4) m of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans ◆ Stum Lake - Between Mar. 1 and Aug. 31, Cariboo Mountains Park * . . . . .(MU 5-15) Cariboo River Park * ...... (MU 5-15) spawning channel. hunting, trapping and the discharge of firearms is Churn Creek Protected Area* . .(MU 5-3) MU 5-8 prohibited within the Stum (Pelican) Lake Park. See Map E7 The area includes all of Stum Lake below the ★ Nusatsum-Noeick Forest Service Road and Fiordland Recreation Area . . . . .(MU 5-9) high water mark and all of the islands. any side roads - southerly and westerly from Flat Lake Park* ...... (MU 5-2) Kilometre 15 to South Bentinck Arm. ▼ Tibbles Road Single projectiles prohibited; Hakai Recreation Area ...... (MU 5-8) see Map E18. Homathko River-Tatlayoko Protected ◆ Snootli Creek Park - The discharge of MU 5-14 Area * ...... (MU 5-5, 2-15) firearms is prohibited. Itcha Ilgachuz Park* ...... (MU 5-12) ▲ ▼ Hwy 20 - Between Bella Coola and the Junction Motor Vehicle Closed Area - Roads Junction Sheep Range Park * . .(MU 5-14) westerly boundary of Tweedsmuir Park - see Map open as indicated on new Map E20. Kluskoil Lake Park* ...... (MU 5-13) E17. Commercial vehicles exempt. Moose Valley Park * ...... (MU 5-2) ★ Nazko Lake Park* ...... (MU 5-13) MU 5-9 Doc English Vehicle Restricted Area - access is restricted to designated roads; portions of this Nuntsi Park * ...... (MU 5-4) ◆ Ocean Falls No Shooting Area - see Map E19. area are private land and for safety reasons, Schoolhouse Lake Park* ...... (MU 5-2) Ts’il?os Park* ...... (MU 5-4, 5-5) MU 5-12 hunters are requested not to hunt in these areas; see Map E22. Tweedsmuir Park that portion in ★ Upper Dean River Main Haul Road northerly See Maps E16, E17 ...... (MU 5-10, 5-11) ▼ from its intersection with Far Creek. West Fraser Road - 400 m (1/4 mile) restric- White Pelican Park ...... (MU 5-13, 5-14) tion; see description under MU 5-13. See Map E21.
★ Clusko-Thunder Mountain Forest Service The following Parks and Recreation Areas are open to the discharge of firearms, bows and Road and any side roads - restriction is north- MU 5-15 crossbows only during a lawful game hunting ▲ westerly from the junction of this road and the Eureka Peak Motor Vehicle Restricted Area - season. Clusko River. this restriction applies to the operation of all Bowron Lake Park those portions in 5 ★ motor vehicles for any purpose; see Map E23. Michelle-Baezaeko Forest Service Road and ...... (MU’s 5-15, 7-5, 7-6) Cariboo any side roads - westerly from Kilometre 66 of Snowmobiles allowed Dec. 1 to April 30.
Parks and recreation areas not listed above this road (66 km past the junction with the ★ Spanish No-Name Lake Forest Service Road - are closed to hunting and closed to the dis- Nazko Road). northerly and easterly from the No-Name Lake charge of firearms, bows and crossbows. ★ "P" (or Punky) Road (Riverside Forest Forest Service Recreational Site. Products) and any side roads - restricted north ★ Crooked Lake Forest Service Road and any from Kilometre 57 of this road (this road runs side roads from its point of commencement to north of Hwy 20 from Chilanko Forks). its termination. ★ Beeftrail Main Road. ◆ Wells No Shooting Area - see Map E25. ▲ Corkscrew Road - except for industrial PROVINCIAL PARKS, forestry purposes. RECREATION AREAS AND ■ MU 5-12 (entire management unit) from Sept. PROTECTED AREAS ADVERTISING
1 to Dec. 5. Please refer to Site and Access Restrictions section for more information. MU 5-13
Parks, Recreation Areas and Protected Areas ★ Michelle-Baezaeko Forest Service Road and marked with an asterisk (*) are exempt from the any side roads - see description under MU 5-12. No Hunting No Shooting Restriction within 400m of the centerline of park roads.

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. . . 59 CARIBOO GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼ ▼▼▼ MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 5-15 ...... ★4 Point Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1* 5-1 to 5-15 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Nov 20 ...... 1* 5-1 to 5-15 ...... ★4 Point Bucks ...... Nov 21 - Nov 30 ...... 1* Bow Only Season 5-1 to 5-3, 5-7 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-14 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 5-1 to 5-6, 5-13 and 5-14 ...... Bucks ...... Dec 1 - Dec 10 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 5-8, 5-11▲ ...... Bucks ...... Dec 1 - Dec 24 ...... 1 ★ See Definitions section: Mule (Black-tailed) Deer.The antlers must accompany the species licence. * A total of two deer may be taken regionally within a licence year; however no more than one buck may be taken in each of the time periods listed above. Please take note of the regional bag limit for deer on page 58. ▲ A portion of 5-11 only. See Map E16. WHITE-TAILED DEER 5-1 to 5-5, 5-12 to 5-14 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 5-1, 5-2, 5-13, 5-14 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 5-1, 5-2, 5-13, 5-14 ...... Bucks ...... Dec 1 - Dec 10 ...... 1 BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 5-2, 5-3, 5-4★ ...... Full Curl Bighorn Rams ...... Sept 10 - Oct 20 ...... 1 ★ See Map E10 MOUNTAIN GOAT 5-5 to 5-9, 5-11, 5-15 ...... Sept 1 - Oct 31 ...... 1 Mountain goat populations are sensitive to harvest. Hunters are requested to select male mountain goat. See Maps E11, E15, E24, E25. See LEH Synopsis for LEH goat only areas in MUs 5-5 & 5-6. CARIBOU 5-12 ...... ★5 point Bulls ...... Sept 1 - Oct 15 ...... 1 ★ See Definitions section: Caribou.The antlers must accompany the species licence. BLACK BEAR 5-1 to 5-10, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 2 5-1 to 5-10, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 30/2006 ...... 2 5-11 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 2 5-11 ...... Apr 1/2006 - May 31/2006 ...... 2 WOLF 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... Aug 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 3 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 3 5-10, 5-11 ...... Sept 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 3 5 COYOTE 5-1 to 5-15 ...... Sept 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... NBL LYNX 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15/2006 ...... 1 COUGAR 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... Sept 10 - April 30/2006 ...... 2 5-11 ...... Nov 15 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 2 Cariboo Hunters may not hunt a spotted cougar or any cougar in its company. BOBCAT 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... Dec 1 - Dec 31 ...... 1 SNOWSHOE HARE 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... Aug 1 – Mar 31/2006 ...... 10 (daily) 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... Apr 1/2006 - Apr 30/2006 . . .10 (daily) COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... No Closed Season ...... NBL The open season for Columbian Ground Squirrel is restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land. GROUSE, BLUE, SPRUCE (FRANKLIN) AND RUFFED 5-1 to 5-15 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 10 (30) For Blue, Spruce (Franklin’s) and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 10; the aggregate possession limit is 30. SHARP-TAILED GROUSE 5-2 to 5-6, 5-12 to 5-14 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (10) See closed areas in MUs 5-3 and 5-14, Maps E8 and E27. PTARMIGAN 5-3 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-12, 5-15 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 1 ...... 5 (15) CHUKAR PARTRIDGE 5-3 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 20 ...... 5 (15) RAVEN 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... Mar 1/2006 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 5 5-1 to 5-9, 5-12 to 5-15 ...... Apr 1/2006 - May 31/2006 ...... 5 Hunting of raven is limited to private land only. COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 5-1 to 5-15 ...... Sept 15 - Dec 25 ...... 10 (20) DUCKS 5-1 to 5-15 ...... Sept 15 - Dec 25 ...... 8 (16) Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Harlequins and 2 Goldeneye are in effect - see pages 16 & 17. SNOW GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE & CANADA GEESE 5-1 to 5-15 ...... Sept 15 - Dec 25 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17. WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 19. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.) DUCKS 5-1 to 5-15 ...... Sept 10 - Sept 11 ...... 8 (16) SNOW GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE ROSS’S GEESE & CANADA GEESE 5-1 to 5-15 ...... Sept 10 - Sept 11 ...... 5 (10)

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Map E9 Taseko-Chilko Lake Taseko Twan K onni L. River Closed Area.The operation of Cr. Cr. M.U. aia ilco em ATV’s and snowmobiles for the Ch t N 5–4 in M.U. purpose of hunting, to transport R 5–5 Mt. Tatlow . M.U. C equipment or wildlife, or to 5-14 h 20 i l Taseko k transport hunters to or from o Lakes 20 L Yohetta a Cr. a the location of wildlife is Taseko k tt ohe e Lake Y MU prohibited in the Yohetta area. Chilko River 5-4 r ive zan R M.U. ika a Gaspard Cr. h Mt. 5-5 c T Pilkington Big Mt. McLeod g Cr. E R. o dm r. o h nd d C r G n r. e r o u v ose C i Chilko R Nemala M.U. am d Cr. R or Cr. L Lake MU 2–14 M.U. Churn 5-4 Nadila Cr. 3–32 Cr. Height of Land Yohetta Cr. Map E10 Open area for Bighorn Sheep hunting in MU 5-4.The remainder of MU 5-4 is closed to Bighorn Sheep hunting.

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INVASIVE PLANTS (WEEDS) THREATEN BC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES It’s hard to imagine that the spread of non-native plants could threaten or limit hunting opportunities in areas of British Columbia. But this is already happening in a couple of ways. First, invasive plants are limiting the health and productivity of wildlife populations. Second, managers are being left with no choice but to close areas to access by hunters in order to slow the spread of these weeds into critical wildlife habitats. 5

How do these plants hurt wildlife? Cariboo The spread of weeds affects wildlife’s food sources, habitat, condition/health, and behaviour. Food is the basis of a healthy wildlife population. It is estimated that invasive plants have resulted in up to a 50% loss in livestock forage in BC. This can lower the carrying capacity of the land and needlessly suppress wildlife populations. Habitat for game birds and waterfowl are particularly impacted by the spread of weeds.Weeds affect nesting, cover, and foraging areas.Without adequate habitat, populations will decline. The condition/health of wildlife affects their growth, reproduction, and disease resistance. Some invasive plants produce poisonous chemicals toxic to wildlife, and others have barbs, thorns, and spurs that can damage wildlife externally or internally if accidentally ingested. Finally, wildlife will eventually change its behaviour to avoid areas in which weeds have impacted their food, habitat, or condition/health. The end result is that weeds can result in fewer, less-healthy animals, found in fewer places. Humans are one of the primary transporters of weeds into pristine What’s a Weed? areas.This happens because weeds thrive in the disturbed landscapes Dandelions growing in the lawn are what most people probably in which humans spend much of their time. Our clothes, animals, and think of when they think of weeds - undesirable plants. In the wild, equipment all offer surfaces on which seeds can catch a lift. In the weeds are plants that do not naturally occur in a given area.They interest of preserving critical habitats, resource managers are forced to out-compete native plants and spread very quickly.Weeds can do close relatively pristine areas to hunting in the interest of the long extremely well for two reasons: term health of wildlife populations. 1. Once established, they are hard to remove: these plants often If we want to maximize the wildlife resource and maintain hunting grow quickly, produce much seed, have no natural pests (bugs, access, we have to learn how to limit the spread of these undesirable disease, etc), have large root systems, and are often unpalatable to plants. Here is how you can start: native wildlife. - Learn to recognize the most threatening invasive plants in your 2. They take advantage of any opportunity: most of the threaten- region- start at www.weedsbc.bc.ca or www.bcgrasslands.org, ing weeds produce long-living seed, are equipped with barbs that - Check and clean your clothing, animals, and equipment often, partic- latch onto anything passing by, and can grow anywhere there is a ularly before and after trips, bit of disturbed or exposed soil.This means they are just as happy - Avoid traveling off of road surfaces, through infested areas, causing to sit and wait for the right conditions, or to pick up and go with an new disturbed soils, or removing native plants, unsuspecting carrier and try their luck elsewhere. - Use ONLY weed-free hay for pack animals before and during trips, and - Involve your community and clubs in combating invasive plants.

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These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas,5th edition.

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Atlin ...... (250) 651-7501 S R A Hazelton 7-28 N 6 Burns Lake ...... (250) 692-7777 B U Nilkitkwa L K L

Dease Lake ...... (250) 771-3566 IVER L PORTLAND R E Queen Charlotte City ...... (250) 559-8431 6-15 Y 6-8 7-26 Kitsumkalu m Smithers BABINE Smithers ...... (250) 847-7266 R 6-14 R LAKE IV Trembleur L Terrace ...... (250) 638-6530 R ER Skeena Z ym oetz A Terrace EEN 6-9 SK Houston 6-5 6-6 6-13 PRINCE RUPERT t R a Mori ce R End im Burns ako Masset it R 6-10 K Lake Kitimat GRAHAM H Morice François Lake For information on E L C 6-11 6-4

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Wildlife Permits and T CHANNEL L E Whitesail LAKE Commercial Licences, Is L ISLAND Banks please see page 24 Kemano 6-2 CHARLOTTE Island Knewstubb Queen Charlotte EUTSUK LAKE R L o K k i ia STRAI 6-3 tlo t p n e E 6-1 ISLANDS Princess Major Regulation Changes Royal R an T Island De

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MORESBY i for 2005-2006 v DEAN e r 1. New youth hunt for antlerless Mule 5-9 CHANNEL 5-10 5-12 ISLAND (Black-tailed) deer. Coola Bella R 2. Moose is no longer subject to com- 6-12 Island Bella Coola pulsory reporting requirements. Charlotte L 3. Archery season dates for Mule King (Black-tailed) deer have changed. 4. New archery hunt for moose from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8. REPORT A POACHER/POLLUTER (RAPP) Please see Notice on page 85 for details

64 . . . SKEENA REGIONAL BAG LIMITS
Goldpan Rd (MU 6-23): Commencing at
No Shooting Areas: Hunters should note
Deer: The bag limit and possession Dease Lake townsite, thence within 400 m of the Highway No Shooting Areas as outlined limit for mule (black-tailed) deer is 2, either side and within 400m of the end of the on page 13.
of which only one may be antlered and trail at its junction with Little Eagle River. Hunters should be aware that the dis-
Adsit Lake Road (MU 6-24): Commencing at charge of a firearm is prohibited within 400 only one may be antlerless, except in o o MUs 6-12 and 6-13, where the bag limit is 15 N 58 48’ 12.36” and W 130 8’ 56.21”, thence metres of either side of the road allowance of and possession limit is 5.The bag limit and within 400 m of either side and within 400 m of Granisle Highway (Hwy 118) between Topley possession limit for white-tailed deer is 1. the end of the trail and including within 400 m and Granisle (MU 6-8). of the side of the trail leading to Porcupine Lake.
The hunting of all wildlife is prohibited Cougar:The bag limit for cougar is 1.
Hot Lakes Rd (MU 6-24): Commencing at within 2 km of either side of the Muddy VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS Hwy 37, thence within 400 m of the trail and Lake/Golden Bear Access Road (MUs 6-22, 6- o o 1. The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife is side trails to N 59 29’ 1.8” and W 129 38’ 3.6” 26). prohibited in MUs 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 6- (start of alpine), thence within 10 m of either
White (Kermode) and blue (Glacier) colour 15 and 6-30, year round. side and within 10 m of the end of the trail to phases of the black bear are closed to hunting o o 2. The use of snowmobiles is permitted to its end at N 59 30’ 13.5” and W 129 32’ 12.0”. throughout the Skeena Region. Note that
transport wildlife, transport equipment, Cassiar Townsite/Quartzrock Creek Access these animals are rarely pure in colour and firearms or supplies or transport hunters Trail (MU 6-24): Commencing at the Cassiar are usually somewhat dirty. Hunters should to and from the location of wildlife in MUs townsite, thence within 400 m of either side of pass up any very light-coloured black bear. o o 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-8, 6-9, 6-15 and 6-30, from the trail to N 59 22’ 37.53” and W 129 42’
Lucy Island (in the vicinity of Langara Island, Dec. 16 to Mar. 31. 37.97” (height of land); thence within 10 m of Queen Charlotte Islands) is a Wildlife 3. The use of all motor vehicles to hunt either side of the trail and side trails, and within Sanctuary and hunting, trapping and the dis- wildlife, transport wildlife, transport equip- 10 m of their ends, to the end of the trail at N o o charge of firearms are prohibited (MU 6-13). ment, firearms or supplies which are 59 19’ 34.74” and W 129 50’ 25.75”.

Please avoid shooting collared wildlife. See intended for or in support of hunting, or Midway Mine Access Trail (MU 6-24): page 14. transport hunters to and from the location Commencing at N 59 55.666 and W 130 of wildlife is prohibited beyond 400 metres 26.224, thence within 400 m of either side of the NOTICE TO MOOSE on either side of the following road trail known locally as the Midway Mine Access HUNTERS
between Aug. 1 and Nov. 15: Trail and within 400 m of its end at a point 5 km A series of rut closures are in place along various rights of way as set out below:
Jade/Boulder Road (MUs 6-19 and 7-52) north of the Little Rancheria River. (See Map F29.)
1. There is no open season for moose during from the junction of Jade/Boulder Road and One Ace Mountain Mining Access Rd (MU 6- 24): Commencing near the junction with Hwy 37 the period Sept. 25 to Oct. 10 within 400 Highway 37 east to Boulder City Lake, Letain at N 59o 52’ 49.51” and W 129o 10’ 13.0”, metres of: Lake,Wolverine Lake and Elephant Lake, then thence within 400 m of either side of the trail, ● south along Kutcho Creek to Provencher Lake Klappan Rail Grade (MUs 6-18, 6-20). and side trails, and within 400 m of the end of and back along the road to its junction with ● Highway 37, from the Junction of the the trail, and side trails, to the end locations at N Dease Lake turnoff to the Yukon border Jade/Boulder Road again. o o 59 48’ 37.55” and W 129 36’ 53.89”; (MUs 6-23, 6-24). See Map F32. 4. The use of all motor vehicles is prohibited o o at N 59 50’ 5.76” and W 129 37’ 56.09”; and ● the road locally known as Blue River Road, above 1400 metres in elevation on Tsatia at N 59o 55’ 35.54” and W 129o 32’ 13.82”. 6 Mountain (MU 6-20), Klastline Plateau east from Highway 37 to the Blue River (MU 6-21), Level Mountain (MU 6-22, 6- NOTICE TO HUNTERS Indian Reserve #2 (MU 6-23). See Map Skeena
F32. 26) and Gnat Pass on the east side of Mule deer hunters are strongly encour- Highway 37 (MU 6-19).This applies to aged to submit a front incisor tooth ● the trail locally known as One Ace both roads and off-road areas. (including the root) and a photograph of Mountain Road, west from Highway 37 to the antlers to any Skeena MWLAP office One Ace Mountain (MU 6-24). See Map 5. Between May 1 and Nov. 15, the use of [Regional office: 3726 Alfred Avenue, F32. motor vehicles on the following roads/trails is Smithers (drop off tooth - please do not ● prohibited beyond the sides of the the road locally known as McDame Road, mail)].A lack of harvest data increases southeasterly from Highway 37 near roads/trails to the distance of 400m or 10m the risk that mule deer seasons will Good Hope Lake to Atan Lake (MU6- from the sides, whichever is stated:
become more restrictive. 23). See Map F32. Middle Range Road (MU 6-19): Commencing
The Nisga’a Government wishes to ● at the junction with Jade/Boulder Rd, thence Adsit Lake Road (MU 6-24). urge hunters to use caution when within 400 m of either side of the trail and ● Goldpan Road (MU 6-23). hunting in the Nass Valley, because there within 400 m of the ends of the trail at N 58o ● Jade/Boulder Road (MU 6-19). o may be a large number of people picking 20’ 48.36” and W 129 36’ 49.44”; ● Todigan Mountain Mining Access Road mushrooms during the hunting season. N 58o19’ 5.90” and W 129o 37’ 18.84”; and N
(MU 6-20). o o A Nisga’a Hunting Licence is not required for 58 19’ 27.42” and W 129 42’ 28.74”. ● the road and trail locally known as the
2005 but may be implemented by 2006. Todagin Mtn. Mining Access Road Call 1-866-633-0888. Barrington Burn Road from the junction (MU 6-20): Commencing at Coyote Cr., thence
Access to the Endako Mines and near Telegraph Creek (MU 6-22) (Map within 400 m of either side of the road to N F40). o o Huckleberry Mines Sites (MU 6-4) is prohibit- 57 44’ 12.0” and W 129 51’ 0.6” (start of ed under the Mines & Trespass Acts. ● Twenty Mile Road (east of the Hyland alpine) thence within 10 m of either side and
River), south from the Alaska Highway to o Hunters should check special area maps for within 10 m of its end at N 57 42’ 13.43” and no shooting and no hunting areas that might the Liard River (MU 6-23). See Map F34. o W 129 48’ 1.04”. apply in areas they wish to hunt (pgs 68 - 71).

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● the road locally known as Midway Babine Mountains Park Sustut Protected Area ...... (MU 6-18) Mine/Silvertip Road, south from the Yukon See Map F10 ...... (MU 6-8) Sustut Park ...... (MU 6-18, 7-38) border to the mine site (MU 6-24) Babine Mountains Trails . . . . .(MU 6-8) Sutherland River Protected Area (Map F32). Babine River Corridor Park ...... (MU 6-6) ...... (MU 6-7, 6-8) Sutherland River Park ...... (MU 6-6) ● that portion of the Alaska Highway in Border Lake Park ...... (MU 6-21) Swan Lake Kispiox River Park MU 6-25 (Map F41). Boulder Creek Park ...... (MU 6-9) ...... (MU 6-30) ● the road locally known as the Smart River Boya Lake Park ...... (MU 6-23) Tatshenshini-Alsek Park . . . . .(MU 6-29) Road, north from the Alaska Highway to open to the discharge of firearms only from Todagin South Slope Park . . .(MU 6-20) the Yukon border (MU 6-25). See Map Oct 1 - Mar 31. Tuya Mountains Park ...... (MU 6-22) F41. Bulkley Junction Park ...... (MU 6-30) Tweedsmuir Park that portion in ● the road locally known as Logjam Creek Burns Lake Park ...... (MU 6-4) See Map F1a ...... (MUs 6-1, 6-2, 6-4) Road, north from the Alaska Highway to Chukachida Protected Area Tweedsmuir Corridor Protected Area the Yukon border (MU 6-25). See Map ...... (MU 6-19, 6-20) ...... (MU 6-2) F41. Craig Headwaters Protected Area Uncha Mountain Red Hills Park ...... (MU 6-21) ...... (MU 6-4) ● Highway 7 from the Yukon border to Atlin Dala-Kildala Rivers Estuaries Park (MU 6-25).
Parks and recreation areas not listed above ...... (MU 6-3) are closed to hunting and closed to the dis- ● the road locally known as Surprise Lake Damdochax Protected Area .(MU 6-17) charge of firearms, bows and crossbows. Road or Discovery Avenue from Highway Eagle Bay Park ...... (MU 6-3) 7 to Surprise Lake (MU 6-25). See Map Entiako Park and Protected Area F35...... (MU 6-1) ● the road locally known as Bull Creek/Blue Foch-Gilttoyees Park ...... (MU 6-11) Canyon Road/ Spruce Creek road to the Francois Lake Park and Protected junction with Bull Creek (MU 6-25). See Area ...... (MU 6-4) Map F36. Gitnadoiks River Park See Maps F7 and F10 ...... (MU 6-10) ● the road locally known as Warm Bay/ Great Glacier Park ...... (MU 6-22) O’Donnell Road (MU 6-25). See Map Hai Lake - Mount Herman Park F37...... (MU 6-11) ● the road and trail locally known as Gladys Huchsduwachsdu Nuyem Jees/Kitlope Lake / Rufner / 4th of July Creek road Heritage Conservancy Protected Area from Highway 7 to Gladys Lake ...... (MU 6-3) ADVERTISING (MU 6-25). See Map F38. Khutzeymateen Park ...... (MU 6-14) 2. There is no open season for moose during Hunting of wildlife is prohibited in the valley the period Sept. 25 to Oct. 10, within 400 below 1,000 meters above sea level within this park. See Map F18. m. of the shore of and over that portion of Kitimat River Park ...... (MU 6-11) Teslin Lake south of the north end of Kitwanga Mountain Park . . . .(MU 6-15) Shaman Island (also known as Burial Island), LakeIse Lake Wetlands Park .(MU 6-11) 6 and including Shaman Island. (MU 6-25). Lava Forks Park ...... (MU 6-21) See Map F39. Little Andrews Bay Park ...... (MU 6-4) NATIONAL PARKS Lower Skeena River Park . . . . .(MU 6-10)
Mount Edziza Park Hunting is prohibited in all National Parks. See Map F27 ...... (MU 6-21) Skeena
Hunting, trapping and the discharge of Naikoon Park ...... (MU 6-13) firearms is prohibited within Gwaii Haanas open to the discharge of firearms only from National Park Reserve (MU 6-12). Sept 15 to Mar 31. See Map F14. Nalbeelah Creek Wetlands Park PROVINCIAL PARKS, ...... (MU 6-3) RECREATION AREAS AND Netalzul Meadows Park ...... (MU 6-8) PROTECTED AREAS Nilkitkwa Lake Park ...... (MU 6-8)
Please refer to Site and Access Restrictions Ningunsaw Park ...... (MU 6-21) section for more information. Owyacumish River Park ...... (MU 6-3) Pitman River Protected Area .(MU 6-19)
In keeping with Section 29 of the Park and Rainbow Alley Park ...... (MU 6-8) Recreation Area Regulations, the following Seven Sisters Park and Protected Area ADVERTISING Parks and Recreation Areas are open to the ...... (MU 6-9) discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows only Sleeping Beauty Mountain Park during a lawful game hunting season: ...... (MU 6-15) Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (aka See Maps F22 to F24 ...... (MU 6-20) Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park) Spatsizi Headwaters Park . . .(MU 6-20) ...... (MU 6-15) Stikine River Park Atlin Park & Recreation Area ...... (MUs 6-19, 6-20, 6-21, 6-22). See Maps F30 and F31(MUs 6-25, 6-26, 6-27) See Maps F22, F23, F24, F26 and F27. Babine Lake Marine Park . . . . .(MU 6-6) Sue Channel Park ...... (MU 6-3)

66 . . . SKEENA GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ MULE DEER (Black-tailed) *6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-30 ...... ★4 Point Bucks ...... Sept 10 – Sept 30 ...... 1 6-3, 6-10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-15 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 – Nov 30 ...... 1 *6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-30 ...... Bucks ...... Oct 1 – Oct 19 ...... 1 *6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-30 ...... ★4 Point Bucks ...... Oct 20 – Nov 30 ...... 1 ▲6-4 ...... Antlerless ...... ▼ Dec 11 - Dec 31 ...... 1 6-12, 6-13 ...... Bucks ...... June 1 - Feb 28/2006 ...... ◆15 (15) 6-12, 6-13 ...... Antlerless ...... Sept 1 - Feb 28/2006 ...... ◆15 (15) Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 ...... Antlerless ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9, Dec 1 - Dec 10 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 6-3, 6-10, 6-11, 6-14, 6-15 ...... Bucks ...... Dec 1 - Dec 10 ...... 1 Bow Only Season *6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-30 ...... ★4 Point Bucks ...... Dec 1 - Dec 10 ...... 1 * See Notice to Hunters, page 65, regarding request for harvest data. ▲Restricted to private land (with permission of the landowner) and includes Crown Land within 400 m of private land (see Map F1b) . ▼ Restricted to hunters under the age of 19. ★ See Definitions section: Mule (Black-tailed) Deer.The antlers must accompany the species licence. ◆ The possession limit for deer in MUs 6-12 and 6-13 is 5 - see Deer Licences section. See Notice to Hunters, page 65. WHITE-TAILED DEER 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 ...... Bucks, Antlerless ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30 ...... Bucks, Antlerless ...... Dec 1 – Dec 10 ...... 1 MOOSE ▲6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-16, 6-30 ...... Bulls ...... Oct 20 - Oct 26 ...... 1 ▲▼6-17, 6-18 to 6-29 ...... Bulls ...... Aug 15 - Nov 15 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-16, 6-30 ...... Bulls ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-16, 6-30 ...... Bulls ...... Oct 1 - Oct 8 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-16, 6-30 ...... Bulls ...... Nov 16 - Nov 20 ...... 1 ▲ Hunters Note: Parts of Several MUs have special regulations or are open by LEH authorization only. See Maps F1a, F7 and F22.. ▼ Parts of several MUs are closed to hunting of moose during the period Sept 25 to Oct 10. See Notice to Moose Hunters. See Maps F22, F32, F34 to F41. ELK 6-13 ...... Bulls ...... Sept 15 - Nov 15 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 6-13 ...... Bulls ...... Sept 1 - Sept 14 ...... 1 THINHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP 6-17, 6-18 to 6-26, ★6-27 ...... Full Curl Thinhorn Rams ...... Aug 1 - Oct 15 ...... 1 See Maps F22, F27, F43, F30. ★ A portion of 6-27 only. See Map F30. MOUNTAIN GOAT ▲6-3, 6-7, 6-11, 6-17 to 6-30 ...... Aug 1 - Oct 15 ...... 1 ▲6-14 to ★6-16 ...... Aug 1 - Nov 15 ...... 1 See special area maps F10 and F26. Special Bow Only Season. See Map F2. ★ Portion of 6-16 closed. See Map F21b. 6 ▲ Parts of several MUs have special regulations or are open by LEH authorization only. See Maps F10, F20, F23, F24, F26, F27, F31, F33, F43, and F21b.

CARIBOU 6-17 to 6-20, 6-22 to 6-27 ...... ★5 point Bulls ...... Aug 15 - Oct 10 ...... 1 Skeena ★ See Definitions section: Caribou.The antlers must accompany the species licence. See special area maps. Parts of MUs 6-19, 6-20, 6-25 and 6-26 are open by LEH authorization only. See Maps F22, F42 and G19 BLACK BEAR 6-1 to 6-30 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 2 6-1 to 6-30 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 30/2006 ...... 2 WOLF 6-1 to 6-30 ...... ★Aug 1 – Mar 31/2006 ...... 3 6-1 to 6-30 ...... ★Apr 1 - June 15/2006 ...... 3 ★ In that portion of MUs 6-1 and 6-2 being Tweedsmuir Park, the open season for wolf is Sept 1 - Mar 31/2006 COUGAR 6-1 to 6-11 ...... Sept 10 - Mar 31/2006; Apr 1-30/2006 . . .1 Hunters may not hunt a spotted cougar or any cougar in its company. The cougar season will close 72 hours after the regional manager has published that since Apr 1, 2005 the total number of female cougars killed in these MUs has reached 5. COYOTE 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 ...... Sept 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 10 WOLVERINE 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 ...... Sept 15 - Jan 15/2006 ...... 1 LYNX 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-15 to 6-30 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15/2006 ...... 1 RACCOON 6-12, 6-13 ...... No closed season ...... NBL SNOWSHOE HARE 6-1 to 6-30 ...... Aug 1 – Mar 31/2006 ...... 10 (daily) 6-1 to 6-30 ...... Apr 1/2006 - Apr 30/2006 ...... 10 (daily) BLUE, SPRUCE (FRANKLIN) and RUFFED GROUSE 6-1 to 6-30 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 15 ...... 10 (30) Bow Only Season 6-1 to 6-30 ...... Sept 1 – Sept 9 ...... 10 (30) For Blue, Spruce (Franklin’s) and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 10; the aggregate possession limit is 30. PTARMIGAN 6-1 to 6-11, 6-14 to 6-30 ...... Aug 15 - Feb 28/2006 ...... 10 (30)

. . . 67 SKEENA GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 10 (20) 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 ...... Oct 1 - Jan 13/2006 ...... 10 (20) DUCKS 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 8 (16) 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 ...... Oct 1 - Jan 13/2006 ...... 8 (16) Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see pages 16 & 17. SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (10) 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 ...... Oct 1 - Jan 13/2006 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17. CANADA GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to 6-30 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (10) 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 ...... Oct 1 - Jan 13/2006 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17. WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 19. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.) DUCKS 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 ...... Sept 17 – Sept 18 ...... 8 (16) SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE AND CANADA GEESE 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 ...... Sept 17 – Sept 18 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17.

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Hudson Bay C.N.R. Map F10 Skeena and Babine Mountain Falls Creek Kis 16 pi ox Crater R. Mtn. Mountain Goat Limited Mt. Goat Closed Areas 1 Lake “ a 0 Pra re 60 Entry Hunting Areas (situated irie” ing A Smithers m Hik e te in MUs 6-3, 6-4, 6-8, 6-9, 6-10, r Chairlift er iv k Ski lifts . 6-11, 6-14, 6-15, 6-30) and e R R

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metre strips along the banks of the L.10 Skeena L.7 L.9 Tlell River are open for Shotguns with L. Lina Island 11 L.883 Shot Only as indicated on map. L.233 (Closed along Hwy). Masset L.361 L.348 L.8 L.749 M L.987 a s L.1759 s Map F13 Queen Charlotte L.347 M.U. e L.1760 t City No Shooting Area S 6–14 o u (situated in MU 6-13) n L.986 d

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HHyland R. Bennett Lake y Map F35 Surprise Lake Moose la H n r. K . d C J k Closed Area (situated in MU R L ly I e 97 . u is J ri 6-25). Hunting of moose is pro- YUKON p f ur o Su h G hibited from Sept 25 to Oct 10 t r Homan 20 Mile Rd. u ake o M.U. C River hi L F within 400 m of the roads listed uts T T a 6–25 B g D M.U. . i r in the legend. s R 6–28 h IA A Pine C F L LIARDL D O a M.U. Log Kloye Cr. t Spruce Cr. t k Te e Cabin e e p r e C s . e 6-23 r. s R a i C Monarch h r P ts . Mtn. E e u t T i Union E h M.U. Fantail Mtn. TESLINT LAKE W Map F34 Twenty Mile Road Closed Area (situated in 6–27 ATLIN LAKE Shaman Lake E S Island MU 6-23). Hunting of moose is prohibited within 400m A Surprise Lake Rd. F Wright Creek Rd. L I B Birch Creek Rd. G Boulder Creek Rd. N

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Compulsory Reporting & Inspection Centres MajorT Regulation Changes for 2005-2006 Compulsory InspectionY forU hunterK harvestO is Nno longer available at MWLAP N W 1. New snowmobile restrictions in the Valemount area regional offices. Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations Pe tit o listed below. Please see the MWLAP website at http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw or (MUst 3-44, 7-2). See Maps G18 and G19. Maxhamish contact the regional office for more information. R 2. Change to ThinhornR Mountain Sheep regional bag 7-53 E Lake L IV limit. MWLAP Regional Office, Prince George:IA (250) 565-6135 R R D 7-55 CI Locations: PrinceRed R George, McBride R R a b b n FORT it i Conservation Officer Service District Officesed n Kotcho Deadwood u 7-54 D L Please call one L of the numbers below for recorded informationr or to make an K ve o Ri t 6-23appointment: K R 7-49 c R h e Hay c o R R Fort Nelson REPORT A POACHER/POLLUTER (RAPP) h d a a i o Mackenzie . . . . . k...... (250)T 997-6555c r i a n 7-56 Rive g Please see Notice on page 85 for details Prince GeorgeD ...... (250) 565-6140 a R a 7-51 Tets R n l R i l E a R N Vanderhoof ...... (250) 567-6304 V g 7-52 I E a G R n a R L r ta S Tu ga s R O nta Cr N Fo i R T R d en

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72 . . . OMINECA REGIONAL BAG LIMITS hunters to and from the location of wildlife NOTICE TO HUNTERS
are not permitted.
The Tsay Keh Dene First Nation Deer:The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) ✘ deer in Region 7A and 7B (Omineca/Peace) is Snowmobiles are not permitted. wishes to urge hunters to use caution two. Only one buck may be taken in region 7A ********** and respect for local residents when hunting in MU’s 7-29, 7-30 and 7-37 to and 7B combined.The bag limit for mule deer MUs 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, bucks in 7B is one in two years, therefore a 7-39,Tsay Keh Dene traditional and 7-37 to 7-39 territory. Please ensure you watch for hunter who takes a mule deer buck in 7B cannot ▲ take another in 7B until the calendar year of the from Mar. 31 to Dec. 15 local residents and leave your MU 7-2 campsites clean. kill and subsequent calendar year have expired. ✘ One mule deer may be antlerless available only Howard closed area (MU 7-2) as
Hunters, while returning from hunting, are under a Limited Entry Hunting authorization.The shown on Map G19.This area in the required to keep the antlers of a bull bag limit for white-tailed deer is one. headwaters of Howard Creek moose taken in the Omineca sub-region, and
Grouse:The regional daily aggregate bag drainage proceeds north up-slope the species licence under which the moose limit for grouse is 10 (blue, spruce (Franklin), from Howard Creek to the ridge was taken together and available for inspec- ruffed).The regional daily bag limit for ptarmi- top, then west to the height of land tion by an officer of MWLAP. gan is 10. and southeast along this height of
A few white moose have been noticed in
land, then back to Howard Creek. MU 7-13. Hunters are requested not to shoot Thinhorn Mountain Sheep: The ✘ regional bag limit is one sheep in three years. Foster Creek closed area (MU 7-2) a white moose due to their uniqueness and A hunter who harvests a thinhorn sheep as shown on Map G19.This area viewing value to all people who enjoy wildlife. cannot hunt or kill another thinhorn sheep between Howard Creek and Foster PROVINCIAL PARKS, until the calendar year of the kill and two sub- Creek and east of the height of land sequent calendar years have expired. is from 1300 m elevation up to the RECREATION AREAS AND Despite the above, if a thinhorn sheep treeless alpine (which is open to PROTECTED AREAS is determined on compulsory inspec- snowmobiles), with an open access
Please refer to Site and Access Restrictions tion to be at least 8 years of age, the route on Foster Road (snowmobiles section for more information. permitted Dec 1 to May 31).
In keeping with Section 29 of the Park and bag limit is one. Hunters who harvested ✘ an under 8 year sheep will have that bag limit Canoe River-North Thompson closed Recreation Area Regulations, the following carried forward such that they cannot hunt or area (MUs 3-44, 7-2) as shown on Map Parks and Recreation Areas are open to the kill another thinhorn sheep until the calendar G18 west of Highway 5 between discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows year of the kill and 2 subsequent years have Canoe River and the North Thompson only during a lawful game hunting season: expired. Contact the MWLAP office in Prince River.The westerly boundary generally Arctic Pacific Lakes Park George for more information. follows heights of land and ...... (MUs 7-16, 7-18, 7-23) alpine/forest edges in the Canoe, Bobtail Mountain Park . . . . .(MU 7-12) VEHICLE RESTRICTION Camp,Allan and North Thompson Bowron Lake Park only those portions OMINECA SUB-REGION watersheds. Seasonally open snowmo- in ...... (MUs 7-5, 7-6, 5-15)
biling areas include the Allan and Carp Lake Park ...... (MU 7-24) There are a number of restrictions and Chase Park ...... (MU 7-38) prohibitions in this Region. See definitions of Oasis areas, which are marked with Close-to-the-Edge Park and Protected “motor vehicle” and “snowmobile” in trail head signs. Area ...... (MU 7-18) Definitions section. ✘ Encampment Creek closed area Crooked River Park addition on west
Information signs may be posted at the (MU 7-2) as shown on attached Map side of Crooked River only points of closure for road and vehicle restric- G19.The area above 1300 m eleva- See Map P5, p 76 ...... (MUs 7-16, 7-24) tions.These signs are for the benefit of tion which is between Foster Creek Dahl Lake Park – Henry & Chuk Lakes hunters, but it is the hunters’ responsibility to south arm and the height of land addition only See Map P2, p. 76 .(MU 7-12) recognize closures whether a sign is in place Ed Bird-Estella Park ...... (MU 7-40) separating Foster and Encampment Erg Mountain Park ...... (MU 7-5) or not. Creek drainages.
Eskers Park – Taginchil Lake and south- Symbol Key: Use the following symbols MU 7-3 west additions only to determine what type of motor vehicle pro- ▼ Morkill Forest Road and that part of MU 7- See Map P4, p. 76 ...... (MU 7-15) hibition is in place in the following regional 3 it accesses from its crossing Fraser River Evanoff Park ...... (MU 7-17) 7A MUs (see also Site and Access Restrictions Finger-Tatuk Park ...... (MU 7-11) during the periods April 15 to June 15 and Omineca section, pages 11-12): August 15 to November 20. Finlay – Russel Protected Area ▼ Motor Vehicles used to hunt wildlife, trans- ...... (MUs 7-39, 7-40) MUs 7-7 to 7-15 port wildlife, transport firearms or equip- Finlay – Russel Park . . . . .(MUs 7-39,7-40) ◆ 4:40 am to 8:00am from Aug. 15 - 31 ment and supplies which are intended for Fort George Canyon Park ◆ 5:30 am to 9:00am from Sept. 1 - 30 ...... (MUs 7-9, 7-10) or in support of hunting, or transport ◆ 6:30 am to 10:00am from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15 Foster Arm Protected Area .(MU 7-2) hunters to and from the location of wildlife Fraser River Park ...... (MU 7-10) are not permitted. MU 7-18 ▲ access road to Kakwa Recreation Area due Giscombe Portage Trail Protected Area ◆ ATVs (including motorcycles and snowmo- ...... (MU 7-24) biles) used to hunt wildlife, transport north of Buchanan Creek (MU 7-18) Heather – Dina Park ...... (MU 7-30) wildlife, transport firearms or equipment MUs 7-38, 7-39 Holliday Creek Arch Protected Area and supplies which are intended for or in ◆ the entire area ...... (MU 7-3) support of hunting, or transport hunters to MU 7-40 Jackman Flats Park ...... (MU 7-2) and from the location of wildlife are not ▼ on all side roads of the Finlay Russel Forest Kakwa Park See Map G20 p. 82 . . . . .(MUs 7-18, 7-19) permitted. Road, including the Selkutz Forest Road, ▲ Kakwa Recreation Area ...... Snowmobiles used to hunt wildlife, trans- leading towards the Russel Range...... (MUs 7-18, 7-19) port wildlife, transport firearms or equip- Kwadacha Wilderness Park ment and supplies which are intended for ...... (MU 7-41, 7-42, 7-50) or in support of hunting, or transport Lower Raush Protected Area (MU 7-4)

. . . 73 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 7A Monkman Park that portion in Ptarmigan Creek Park ...... (MU 7-5) Tatlatui Park ...... (MU7-39) See Map P6, p. 76 ...... MU 7-18 Ptarmigan Protected Area . . .(MU 7-5) (No open season for mountain sheep) Mount Blanchet Park ...... (MU 7-27) Purden Lake Park addition only Three Sisters Lakes Park . . . .(MU 7-9) Mount Pope Park ...... (MU 7-25) See Map P1, p. 76 ...... (MU 7-7) Trembleur Lake Park ...... (MU 7-26) Mount Robson Park – Swift Current Rubyrock Lake Park . .(MUs 7-25, 7-26) Upper Raush Protected Area (MU 7-4) Creek addition only Slim Creek Park ...... (MU 7-5) West Twin Park and Protected Area See Map P3, p. 76 ...... (MU 7-3) Small River Caves Park ...... (MU 7-3) ...... (MU 7-5) Mudzenchoot Park ...... (MU 7-28) Stuart Lake Marine Park . . . .(MU 7-25) Whiskers Point Park southeast Muscovite Lakes Park ...... (MU 7-29) Stuart Lake Park ...... (MU 7-25) addition only Nation Lakes Park ...... (MU 7-28) Stuart River Park ...... (MU 7-13, 7-15) See Map P7, p. 76 ...... (MU 7-24) Sugarbowl – Grizzly Den Park and Nechako Canyon Protected Area
Parks and recreation areas not listed above ...... (MU 7-12) Protected Area . . . . .(MU 7-5, 7-7, 7-17) Omineca Protected Area . . .(MU 7-38) Sustut Park ...... (MU 6-18, 7-38) are closed to hunting and closed to the dis- Omineca Park ...... (MUs 7-29, 7-38) Takla Lake Marine Park addition only charge of firearms, bows and crossbows. See Map P8, p. 76 ...... (MU 7-27) OMINECA GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 7-2 to 7-15, 7-17, 7-24 to 7-26 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Nov 20 ...... 1 7-6 to 7-15, 7-24 to 7-26 ...... ★4 Point Bucks ...... Nov 21 - Nov 30 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 7-2 to 7-15, 7-17, 7-24 to 7-26 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 ★ See Definitions section: Mule (black-tailed) Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence. WHITE-TAILED DEER 7-2 to 7-15, 7-17, 7-24 to 7-26 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Nov 20 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 7-2 to 7-15, 7-17 , 7-24 to 7-26 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 MOOSE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 ...... ★Spike-fork Bulls ...... Sept 10 - Nov 5 ...... 1 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38 ...... +Calves ...... Oct 10 - Oct 25 ...... 1 7-37, 7-39 to 7-41 ...... ★Spike-fork Bulls ...... Aug 15 - Nov 5 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 7-2 to 7-15 ...... ★Spike-fork Bulls ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 ★ See Definitions section: Moose. Note: for all bull moose taken in Region 7, the antlers must accompany the species licence. + Open only for calf moose less than 12 months of age. See special area maps. ELK 7-41 ...... ★6 Point Bulls ...... Aug 15 - Oct 31 ...... 1 7-2 to 7-15, 7-17, 7-24 to 7-26 ...... ★6 Point Bulls ...... Sept 10 - Oct 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 7-2 to 7-15, 7-17, 7-24 to 7-26 ...... ★6 Point Bulls ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 ★ See Definitions section: Elk. Antlers must accompany the species licence. Elk taken in MUs 7-2 to 7-15, 7-17, 7-24 to 7-26 must be compulsory inspected. See page 21. BIGHORN MTN SHEEP 7-18 ...... Full Curl Bighorn Rams ...... Aug 15 - Sept 30 ...... 1 THINHORN MTN SHEEP 7-37, 7-39 to 7-41 ...... Full Curl Thinhorn Rams ...... Aug 1 - Oct 15 ...... 1 Tatlatui Park in MU 7-39 closed to mountain sheep hunting. See page 73 for information on regional bag limit. See special area maps. MOUNTAIN GOAT 7-3 to 7-5, 7-17, 7-18, 7-27 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Aug 15 - Oct 15 ...... 1 MUs 7-3, 7-4. (See Map G6). See special area maps. Mountain goat are sensitive to harvest. Hunters are requested to select male mountain goat when hunting. CARIBOU *7-37 to 7-41 ...... ★5 Point Bulls ...... Aug 15 - Oct 15 ...... 1 * See special area maps. For MU 7-39, see Map G16. ★ See Definitions section: Caribou. BLACK BEAR 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Aug 15 - Nov 15 ...... 2 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 2 WOLF 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Aug 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... 3 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 3 7A COYOTE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Sept 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... NBL WOLVERINE 7-3, 7-17, 7-18, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Oct 15 - Jan 15/2006 ...... 1 LYNX 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15/2006 ...... 1 SNOWSHOE HARE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Aug 1 – Mar 31/2006 ...... 10 (daily) Omineca 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Apr 1/2006 - Apr 30/2006 . . . . .10 (daily) COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... No Closed Season ...... NBL The open season for Columbian Ground Squirrel is restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land. BLUE GROUSE 7-2 to 7-7, 7-17, 7-18, 7-23, 7-27, 7-28, 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 15 ...... 10 (30) SPRUCE (FRANKLIN) and RUFFED GROUSE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 15 ...... 10 (30) For Blue, Spruce (Franklin’s) and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 10; the aggregate possession limit is 30. PTARMIGAN 7-2 to 7-6, 7-17, 7-18, 7-23, 7-27 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Aug 15 - Feb 28/2006 ...... 10 (30) COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 10 (20) DUCKS 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 8 (16) Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see pages 16 & 17. WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE, and CANADA GEESE 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17.

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76 . . . Record of Receipt for Transporting Wildlife Date: Place of Receipt: Species: Sex: Name & Address of person who killed the animal:

BC Resident Hunter Number of the person who killed the animal: Species Licence Number under which the animal was taken: Name and address of the person to whom the wildlife parts are to be delivered

See Possession and Transportation section for details on transporting wildlife. NOTE: Gloves should be worn ADVERTISING while handling wolf carcasses as a precaution against contracting hydatid disease. ADVERTISING

7A Omineca ADVERTISING ADVERTISING ADVERTISING

ADVERTISING

. . . 77 PEACE Management Units REGION 7B

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas,5th edition.

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78 . . . PEACE BAG LIMITS Note definitions of "Motor Vehicle", "ATV" and
The discharge of firearms using single pro-
Deer:The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) "Snowmobile" in Definitions section. jectiles is prohibited within 400 m (1/4 mile) deer in Region 7A and 7B (Omineca/Peace) is MUs 7-19, 7-31, 7-35, 7-36, of either side of: two. Only one buck may be taken in region 7-43, 7-53, 7-57 and the - Road 520 (Canyon Drive) between 7A and 7B combined.The bag limit for mule Southeast portion of 7-21 (see Map G28) Hudson’s Hope and the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, deer bucks in 7B is one in two years, there- ★ above 1400 metres in elevation. However, fore a hunter who takes a mule deer buck in the use of snowmobiles (less than 450 kg - Road 190 (Twelve Mile Road) between 7B cannot take another in 7B until the calendar in weight) is permitted from Nov. 1 to Road 520 and Dunlevy Creek. year of the kill and the subsequent calendar year April 30. Onion Lake Trail (MU 7-21) and
The discharge of firearms is prohibited have expired. One mule deer may be antlerless. Talisman et al Murray Road (C-22-E/93-1- between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily in the The bag limit for white-tailed deer is one. 15) are open year round. Dawson Creek Environmental Demonstration
Areas. See Map G23. Grouse:The regional daily aggregate bag Contact MWLAP office in Fort St. John for
limit for grouse (blue, spruce (Franklin), ruffed) more information. The discharge of firearms is prohibited on is 10.The regional daily bag limit for ptarmi- Fort St. John’s sewage lagoons, that is the gan) is 10.The regional daily bag limit for MU 7-36 Northeast 1/4 of Section 19,Township 83, sharp tailed grouse is 3. ◆ east of Aylard Creek and the unnamed Range 18,West of the 6th Meridian; and Southwest 1/4 of Section 30,Township 83,
Thinhorn Mountain Sheep:The regional creek due north of Aylard Creek that Range 18,West of the 6th Meridian. bag limit is one sheep in three years. A hunter flows into the Graham River, from Aug. 15
who harvests a thinhorn sheep cannot hunt or to Oct. 31. There is no shooting or hunting within 200m of the high water mark of Radar Lake in kill another thinhorn sheep until the calendar MUs 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50, year of the kill and two subsequent years have the vicinity of the City of Dawson Creek. 7-51, 7-52, 7-54, 7-57
expired. Hunters who harvested an under 8 There is no shooting or hunting within ★ Muskwa Kechika Access Management year sheep under the previous bag limit will Stone Mountain Park within 1 mile (1.6 km) of Area- Restriction applies to vehicles other the Alaska Highway. have that bag limit carried forward such that than aircraft in portions of these MU’s. For
they cannot hunt or kill another thinhorn The discharge of firearms is prohibited in the Dokie subdivision in the vicinity of sheep until the calendar year of the kill and 2 information and maps showing specific Chetwynd (MU 7-22 & 7-31). See Map G29. subsequent years have expired. routes and vehicle restrictions within the Muskwa Kechika, contact MWLAP office in HIGHWAY RESTRICTIONS Fort St. John and Ministry of Forests offices COMPULSORY INSPECTION
No shooting areas: Please take note of the in Fort Nelson and Dawson Creek. & REPORTING Highway No Shooting Areas outlined on p. 13.
In addition to those species requiring MUs 7-21, 7-22 Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory
The discharge of firearms and hunting is ▼ BP Canada/Ocelot Petroleum West Bullmoose Reporting provincially, all mule deer taken in prohibited on or across the travelled portion Road Region 7B (Peace) must be compulsory and road allowance of all numbered highways ★ inspected within 30 days of the date of kill and any 2 lane or greater public road that is above the 1524 metre elevation in the Bullmoose at a Compulsory Inspection location. See maintained by the Ministry of Transportation Chamberlain Mt. area, excepting BP page 21 for details. (or their Contractors), the federal Canada/Ocelot Petroleum West Bullmoose Road government or another province or MU 7-52 PROVINCIAL PARKS, territory (see page 13). ★ Beyond 400 metres on either side of Jade/Boulder RECREATION AREAS AND Road (MUs 6-19 & 7-52) from the junction of PROTECTED AREAS VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS

Jade/Boulder Road and Hwy 37 east to Boulder Please refer to Site and Access Restrictions There are a number of restrictions and pro- City Lake, Letain L,Wolverine L and Elephant L, section for more information. hibitions in this region. then south along Kutcho Creek to Provencher L
In keeping with Section 29 of the Park and
Information signs may be posted at the and back along the road to its junction with Recreation Area Regulations, the following points of closure for road and vehicle restric- Jade/Boulder Road again.This closure applies Parks and Recreation Areas are open to the tions.These signs are for the benefit of hunters, between Aug. 1 and Nov. 15. discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows only during a lawful game hunting season: but it is the hunters’ responsibility to recognize closures whether a sign is in place or not. NOTICE TO HUNTERS Bearhole Lake Park & Protected Area
Hunters are reminded that when they take ...... (MU 7-20)
Symbol Key: Use the following symbols livestock into the wilderness, they should Beatton River Park ...... (MU 7-33) to determine what type of motor vehicle pro- purchase locally grown feed that is known to Bocock Peak Park ...... (MU 7-31) hibition is in place in the following regional be weed-free. The spread of invasive weeds is Butler Ridge Park ...... (MU 7-35) Dall River Old Growth Park .(MU 7-52) 7B MUs (see also Site and Access Restrictions common every year and can be prevented by Denetiah Corridor Protected Area section, pages 11-12): using local weed-free feed and checking all Peace ★ All Motor Vehicles are prohibited. vehicles to ensure they are weed-free before ...... (MU 7-51) Denetiah Park ...... (MU 7-52) ▼ All Motor Vehicles used to hunt, transport leaving home. For further information on this Dune Za Keyih Protected Area wildlife or to transport hunters are matter, please contact your local Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries office. See ...... (MU 7-51) prohibited. Dune Za Keyih Park . . . .(MU 7-51, 7-52) Invasive Plants article, page 63. ◆ ATVs (including motorcycles and Ekwan Lake Protected Area .(MU 7-56)
snowmobiles) used for purposes of The discharge of firearms is prohibited on Goguka Creek Protected Area hunting, or to transport hunters, hunting the west half of Lot 1323, Peace River District, ...... (MU 7-48) in which Halfway Elementary School is located. supplies, wildlife or firearms to or from the Graham-Laurier Park . .(MUs 7-36, 7-43) See Map G39. location of wildlife are prohibited.

. . . 79 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 7B Gwillim Lake Park – that portion which Northern Rocky Mountains Park
Parks and Recreation Areas not listed does not drain into Gwillam Lake only ...... (MUs 7-42, 7-50, 7-51) above are closed to hunting and closed to the ...... (MUs 7-21, 7-22) Northern Rocky Mountains Protected discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows. Hay River Protected Area . . .(MU 7-56) Area ...... (MUs 7-50)
Horses are authorized for use in parks and Hole-in-the-Wall Park ...... (MU 7-22) Peace River Corridor Park . .(MU 7-33) protected areas within the Muskwa-Kechika Horneline Creek Park ...... (MU 7-51) Pine Le Moray Park ...... (MU 7-22) Management Area, where no Letter of Jackpine Remnant Protected Area Pine River Breaks Park ...... (MU 7-21) Permission is required...... (MU 7-55) Pink Mountain Park ...... (MU 7-58)
Horse use in parks and protected areas Kakwa Park Portage Brule Rapids Protected Area other than within the Muskwa-Kechika See Map G20 ...... (MU 7-18, 7-19) ...... (MU 7-53) Management Area requires a Letter of Kakwa Recreation Area Prophet River Hotsprings Park Permission from BC Parks issued prior to the See Map G20 ...... (MU 7-18, 7-19) ...... (MU 7-42) trip. Kiskatinaw River Protected Area Redfern-Keily Park ...... (MU 7-42)
...... (MU 7-33) Scatter River Old Growth Park The use of exotics, such as llamas and Klin-se-za Protected Area . . .(MU 7-31) ...... (MUs 7-53, 7-54) ostriches, is prohibited in provincial parks and Klua Lakes Protected Area . .(MU 7-48) Sikanni Chief Canyon Protected Area protected areas of the Muskwa-Kechika Kotcho Lake Village Site Park(MU 7-56) ...... (MUs 7-45, 7-47, 7-48) Management Area. Kwadacha Wilderness Park Sikanni Chief Falls Protected Area ...... (MU 7-41, 7-42, 7-50)...... (MUs 7-42, 7-57) Liard River Corridor Protected Area Sikanni Old Growth Park ...... (MUs 7-49, 7-53, 7-54) ...... (MUs 7-47, 7-48) Liard River Corridor Park Smith River Falls – Fort Halkett Park ...... (MUs 7-53, 7-54) ...... (MU 7-53) Liard River West Corridor Park Stone Mountain Park(MUs 7-50, 7-51, 7-54) ADVERTISING ...... (MUs 7-53, 7-54) (see Notice to Hunters, page 79) Maxhamish Lake Protected Area Thinahtea South and North Protected ...... (MU 7-55) Areas ...... (MU 7-55) Milligan Hills Park ...... (MUs 7-46, 7-47) Toad River Hot Springs Park . .(MU 7-54) Muncho Lake Park See Map G44 Wapiti Lake Park ...... (MU 7-19) ...... (MUs 7-51, 7-54) PEACE GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 7-19, 7-36, 7-42, ★7-43A, 7-48 to 7-52, 7-57, 7-58 ...... ▲4 Point Bucks ...... Oct 10 - Oct 31 ...... 1 7-20 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-35, ★7-43B to 7-47, 7-54 ...... ▲4 Point Bucks ...... Nov 1 - Nov 20 ...... 1 *7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 ...... Antlerless ...... Oct 5 - Oct 10 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44 to 7-47 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 21 ...... 1 Note bag limit of one mule deer buck in two years. Antlered mule deer taken must be compulsory inspected in Ft Nelson, Ft St. John, Pouce Coupe or Prince George. See Compulsory Reporting & Inspection section. * Restricted to private land (with permission of the landowner) and includes Crown Land within 400 m of private land. ★ MU 7-43 has been split into Zone A and Zone B. See Map G37 for more information. ▲ See Definitions Section: Mule (Black-tailed Deer).The antlers must accompany the species licence. WHITE-TAILED DEER 7-19, 7-36, 7-42, ★7-43A, 7-48, 7-57, 7-58 ...... ▲4 Point Bucks ...... Oct 10 - Oct 31 ...... 1 7-20 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-35, ★7-43B to 7-47, 7-54 ...... ▲4 Point Bucks ...... Nov 1 - Nov 20 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44 to 7-47 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 21 ...... 1 ★ MU 7-43 has been split into Zone A and Zone B. See Map G37 for more information. ▲ See Definitions Section: Mule (Black-tailed Deer).The antlers must accompany the species licence. MOOSE 7-19, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42 to 7-54, 7-57, 7-58 ...... Bulls ...... Aug 15 - Aug 31 ...... 1 7-55, 7-56 ...... Bulls ...... Aug 15 - Sept 5 ...... 1 7-19, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... ★Bulls ...... Sept 1 - Oct 31 ...... 1 7B 7-55, 7-56 ...... ★Bulls ...... Sept 6 - Oct 31 ...... 1 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 ...... Bulls ...... Aug 15 - Aug 31 ...... 1 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 ...... ★Bulls ...... Sept 1 - Sept 30 ...... 1 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 ...... ★Bulls ...... Oct 16 - Oct 31 ...... 1 Peace Bow Only Season 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 ...... ★Bulls ...... Oct 1 - Oct 15 ...... 1 ★ Open only for bull moose: (a) having no more than two points (tines) on one antler ("Spike-fork bull moose"), (b) having antlers with at least three points (tines) on one brow palm (“Tripalm bull moose") or (c) having at least one antler with a minimum of 10 points (tines), including the brow palm. See Definitions section: Moose.The antlers must accompany the species licence.

80 . . . PEACE GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ELK 7-42, 7-57, 7-58 ...... ★6 Point Bulls ...... Aug 15 - Oct 31 ...... 1 7-49, 7-50 ...... ★3 Point Bulls ...... Aug 15 - Sept 9 ...... 1 7-49, 7-50 ...... ★6 Point Bulls ...... Sept 10 - Oct 31 ...... 1 7-48, 7-51, 7-53, 7-54 ...... ★6 Point Bulls ...... Sept 1 - Sept 10 ...... 1 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-43 to 7-46 ...... ★6 Point Bulls ...... Sept 1 - Oct 31 ...... 1 ▲7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35 ...... Antlerless ...... Oct 5 - Oct 10 ...... 1 ▼7-50 ...... Antlerless ...... Aug 20 - Sept 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season ▼7-50 ...... ★3 Point Bulls ...... Sept 10 – Sept 30 ...... 1 ★ See Definitions section: Elk.The antlers must accompany the species licence. ▲ Restricted to private land (with permission of the landowner) and includes Crown Land within 400 m of private land. ▼Portion of 7-50 only. See Map G40. BIGHORN MTN. SHEEP 7-19 ...... Full Curl Bighorn Rams ...... Aug 15 - Sept 30 ...... 1 See special area Map G20. THINHORN 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, MOUNTAIN SHEEP 7-50 to 7-52, 7-54, 7-57 ...... Full Curl Thinhorn Rams ...... Aug 1 - Oct 15 ...... 1 See page 79 for information on regional bag limit. See special area maps. MOUNTAIN GOAT ▲7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50,7-51, 7-52, 7-54, 7-57 ...... Aug 25 – Oct 15 ...... 1 ▲ See special area maps G35, G43 to G45, G48, G49 inclusive. Mountain goats are sensitive to harvest. Hunters are requested to select male mountain goat. CARIBOU *7-50, *7-51, 7-52, 7-53, *7-54, 7-57 ...... Bulls ...... Aug 20 - Aug 31 ...... 1 7-42, 7-50 to 7-54, 7-57 ...... ★5 Point Bulls ...... Sept 1 - Sept 30 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 7-58 ...... ★5 Point Bulls ...... Sept 1 - Sept 30 ...... 1 *Closed to the hunting of caribou within 1.6km of Highway 97 during the period Aug 20 to Aug 31. ★ See Definitions section: Elk.The antlers must accompany the species licence. See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting Section. BLACK BEAR 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... Aug 15 - Nov 15 ...... 2 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 2 See Bears section for more information. COUGAR 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... Dec 1 to Feb 28/2006 ...... 1 Hunters may not hunt a spootted cougar or any cougar in its company. WOLF 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... ▼Aug 1 – Mar 31/2006 ...... 3 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... ▼Apr 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 3 ▼No closed season below 1100 m elevation. COYOTE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... ▼Sept 1 - Mar 31/2006 ...... NBL ▼No closed season below 1100 m elevation. WOLVERINE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-47 to 7-58 ...... Oct 15 - Jan 15/2006 ...... 1 LYNX 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15/2006 ...... 1 SNOWSHOE HARE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... Aug 1 – Mar 31/2006 . . . . .10 (daily) 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... Apr 1/2006 - Apr 30/2006 . .10 (daily) BLUE GROUSE 7-21, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42, 7-43, 7-50 to 7-52, 7-54, 7-57, 7-58 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 15 ...... 10 (30) SPRUCE (FRANKLIN) and RUFFED GROUSE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 15 ...... 10 (30) For Blue, Spruce (Franklin’s) and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 10; the aggregate possession limit is 30. SHARP-TAILED GROUSE 7-20 to 7-22, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-44 to 7-49, 7-52 to 7-56, 7-58 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 15 ...... 3 (9) PTARMIGAN 7-19, 7-21,7-22, 7-31, 7B 7-36, 7-42,7-43, 7-50 to 7-55, 7-57 ...... Aug 15 - Feb 28/2006 ...... 10 (30) RAVEN ▲7-20, 7-21, 7-32 to 7-35, 7-45, 7-46 ...... No Closed Season ...... 5 Peace ▲ Restricted to private land (with permission of the landowner) COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 10 (20) See Map G32 DUCKS 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 8 (16) See Map G32. Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect - see pages 16 & 17. CANADA GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, SNOW GEESE, and ROSS’S GEESE 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (10) See Map G32. The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17.

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7-43, 7-50, 7-51, 7-52, 7-54, 7-57) and Klingzut Mountain Motor Vehicle closed Zone A Beatton Ranch Chowade area (situated in MU 7-42). Maps showing boundaries and motor vehicle routes River River of 7-43 M.U. within the Muskwa-Kechika AMA can be viewed in the MWLAP and Ministry of Zone B Graham 7–44 Forests offices in Fort Nelson, the MWLAP office in Fort St John [(250) 787- of 7-43 Wagner 3225], and ttp://srmwww.gov.bc.ca/rmd/lrmp/mk/index.htm. Larger scale maps Ranch can be purchased from McElhanney Associates in Fort St. John [(250) 787-0356]. M.U. 7–37 M.U. 7–36 River

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84 . . . THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF THE CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE 1905 - 2005

July 1, 2005 marks the 100th Anniversary of and Conservation in 1957, Mr. Butler the appointment of the first Provincial became its Director. Game Wardens were Game and Forest Warden, Arthur renamed Conservation Officers in 1961. Bryan Williams. For the first few years he Charles E. Estlin was appointed as the had no budget and his staff consisted only of first Chief Conservation Officer in 1962 volunteer Deputies. By 1918 there were and the Fish and Game Branch became thirty-three paid Deputies with many more the Fish and Wildlife Branch in 1966. honorary Deputies located around the In 1980, Conservation Officers formed Province. their own branch within the new In 1918 the Provincial Police assumed Ministry of Environment, separate from administration of the Game Act, while an Fish and Wildlife.This branch became the appointed Game Commission made deci- field enforcement and public safety arm sions on seasons and regulations. Mr. of the Ministry. Williams and all but three of the former In 2002 the Conservation Officer deputies were discharged. Service and the position of Chief On June 1, 1929, the BC Game Department Conservation Officer, who has complete was re-established, again headed by A. Bryan supervision over the Service, were offi- Williams as Game Commissioner. Forty-five cially created in legislation. Conservation members of the Provincial Police formed Officers now wear their own unique the nucleus of the Game Department, while uniform, have their own coat of arms several of the former Deputy Game and operate distinctively marked patrol Wardens were re-hired. vehicles.There are currently just over In 1934, a new Game Commission, made up 120 COs within the Service in 44 of A.G. Bolton, James Cunningham and Frank locations province-wide. Game Wardens Neil Cameron and Butler, replaced Williams.When the Game For more information on the history of the Len Washburn in Fernie, 1932 Department became the Fish and Game Conservation Officer Service, please go to Branch of the Department of Recreation ttp://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/eeeb/index.htm

REPORT ALL POACHERS AND POLLUTERS British Columbia’s fish, wildlife and natural environment are the common property of the people of the province. Everyone who uses or enjoys the outdoors has a responsibility to protect and maintain it. The Conservation Officer Service, Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection has established a partnership with the Provincial Emergency Program Call Centre

Available 24/7 Starting in 2005, look for this sign along highways What you can do: Use This Number to Report: and forestry roads in British Columbia 1. Familiarize yourself with current Violations of Fisheries, Wildlife or regulations. Environmental Protection Laws, 2. Note down relevant details of R.A.P.P. suspicious activities, such as: time, except salmon related violations Report All Poachers date, location, descriptions of violators which should be reported to the and Polluters and/or vehicles and licence plate Department of Fisheries and Oceans number. Photographs are useful. 7B Canada at 1-800-465-4336 Conservation Officer Service 3. Report any fish, wildlife or Peace Wildlife/Human Conflicts where (24 Hrs.) environmental offences as soon as possible to the Provincial public safety is at risk. 1-877-952-7277 Emergency Program Call Centre.

Report all Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) operates in cooperation with the B.C. Wildlife Federation. The B.C.W.F. pays rewards up to $2000 for information leading to charges being laid against persons doing wanton damage to wildlife, wildlife or fish habitat or the property of companies or individuals who allow hunters and anglers access to property they control.

. . . 85 THE AGREEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANE TRAPPING STANDARDS On June 1, 1999, the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS, or the “Agreement”) came into effect. Signed by the Government of Canada, the European Community, and the Government of the Russian Federation, the Agreement serves to protect Canada’s access to the European fur market (around 70% of Canadian wild furs are sold there) and thus protects the wild fur industry in Canada. The AIHTS sets performance thresholds on traps for specific species.Those traps that meet the performance thresholds are then eligible for certification.To comply with the ADVERTISING Agreement by 2007, BC will make the necessary regulatory changes to ensure that only certified traps will be used for those species listed in the AIHTS. What does the Agreement mean for British Columbia’s trappers? The Agreement applies to most furbearers trapped in BC, including beaver, bobcat, coyote, ermine, fisher, lynx, marten, muskrat, otter, raccoon and wolf. For the 2007/2008 trapping season and beyond, a person trapping any of the above species: 1. for wildlife management purposes, including wildlife conflict control; 2. to obtain furs, skins or meat; 3. for conservation purposes; will be required, by law, to use only species-specific traps that have been certified under the Agreement.This includes both killing and restraining traps. If no certified trap is available for a given species after June 2007, current trap types and/or models will be allowed for the given species until a reasonable number of traps have been certified through the aforementioned process. Since 1999, the Province of British Columbia has been moving towards meeting its obliga- tions under the Agreement.The implementation of the Agreement will allow trappers to continue to market their furs internationally, and will assure Canada continues to play a leading role in the research, development and implementation of humane trapping ADVERTISING methods to effectively manage our fur resource. For more information on the Agreement and to see an updated list of traps currently meeting the standards of the Agreement, please visit the Fur Institute of Canada’s web site at www.fur.ca or contact the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection at 250-387-6965.

For trapping information, please see Pages 92 - 96

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86 . . . OKANAGAN REGION 8 Management Units

These M.U. boundaries are approximate only. For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas,5th edition.

Compulsory Reporting & Inspection Centres Major Regulation Changes for 2005-2006 Compulsory Inspection for hunter harvest is no longer available at MWLAP regional offices. Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations 1. Two new open seasons for turkey. listed below. Please see the MWLAP website at http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw or 2. Coyote season expanded. contact the regional office for more information. 3. Granby motor vehicle closed area better defined (see MWLAP Regional Office, Penticton: ...... (250) 490-8200 new Map H13). CI location: Summerland, Grand Forks,Vernon Conservation Officer Service District Offices Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an appointment: Grand Forks: ...... (250) 442-4350 Kelowna: ...... (250) 861-7670 R LAKE 4-38 te Penticton: ...... Bonaparte...... L...... (250) 490-8203ADAMS ar ap 3-36 REVELSTOKE on Princeton: ...... (250) 295-6343LAKE B 4-39 Vernon: ...... R ...... (250) 558-1776 E R RIV 3-35

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USA bi a lum Co . . . 87 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 8 BAG LIMITS COMPULSORY INSPECTION Brent Mountain Protected Area . . .(MU 8-8)
Deer:The combined limit for deer is 2. Both deer Browne Lake Park ...... (MU 8-10) & REPORTING Cascade Recreation Area . . .(MUs 8-5, 2-17) may be antlerless, but only one antlerless deer of
In addition to those species requiring each species may be taken.The bag limit for mule Enderby Cliffs Protected Area . . . .(MU 8-26) Compulsory Inspection or Compulsory Reporting Greenbush Lake Protected Area .(MU 8-23) deer is 1. Antlerless mule deer are available only provincially, all elk taken in Region 8 must be through Limited Entry Hunting.The bag limit for Kalamalka Lake Protected Area . .(MU 8-22) Compulsory Inspected within 30 days of the date Kingfisher Creek Park ...... (MU 8-25) white-tailed deer is 2, with only one of each sex of kill and all moose taken in Region 8 must be allowed. Antlerless white-tailed deer are available Monashee Park addition only Compulsory Reported within 30 days of the date See Map H19 ...... (MU 8-23) only through Limited Entry Hunting or the late Bow of kill. See page 21 for requirements. only season. Mount Griffin Park ...... (MUs 8-24, 3-34)
Myra-Bellevue Protected Area Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit for grouse NOTICE TO HUNTERS ...... (MUs 8-10) (blue, spruce (Franklin), and ruffed) is 5.
White-tailed jackrabbit, Nuttall’s cottontail,
Myra-Bellevue Park ...... (MUs 8-10, 8-12) Turkey:The regional aggregate bag limit badger and other species are protected under the Shuswap River Islands Park ...... (MU 8-25) for turkey is 2. Only 1 turkey may be taken authority of the Wildlife Act (hunting is prohibited).
Skookumchuck Rapids Park ...... (MU 8-25) during each open season. No Shooting Areas: Hunters should note the Snowy Protected Area ...... (MU 8-3) Highway No Shooting Areas as outlined on page South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS 13. Note also that the closures for Highway 3
...... (MU 8-1) Information signs are posted at the points of between Manning Park and Princeton and for the Trepanier Park ...... (MUs 8-8, 3-12) closure for the benefit of hunters - but it is the Coquihalla Phase III (Okanagan Connector) Hwy Upper Violet Creek Park . . .(MUs 8-26, 3-26) hunter’s responsibility to recognize the closures 97C are No Shooting and No Hunting Closures. Vaseux Protected Area ...... (MU 8-1) whether a sign is in place or not. White Lake Grasslands Protected Area
The operation of all motor vehicles is prohibit- PROVINCIAL PARKS, ...... (MU 8-1) ed from June 1 to October 31 in the Galloping RECREATION AREAS AND Wrinkly Face Park ...... (MU 8-10) Hills Area except for the primary roads leading to PROTECTED AREAS
Parks and Recreation Areas not listed above Lightning Peak and Mt. Scaia. See Map H13.
Please refer to Site and Access Restrictions are closed to hunting and closed to the dis-
The operation of all motor vehicles to hunt section for more information. charge of firearms, bows and crossbows. wildlife, transport wildlife, transport equipment or
In keeping with Section 29 of the Park and supplies which are intended for or in support of Recreation Area Regulations, the following Parks hunting, or transport hunters to and from the and Recreation Areas are only open to the dis- location of wildlife is prohibited in that portion of charge of firearms, bows and crossbows from MU 8-5 on the Lawless-Jacobson Lake Forest September 1 to April 15 during the lawful game Service Road south of the point where it crosses hunting season: ADVERTISING Vuich Creek. Cathedral Protected Area ...... (MU 8-3)
The operation of motor vehicles is restricted to Cathedral Park ...... (MU 8-3) established roadways in the Osoyoos Oxbows is open to the discharge of firearms from motor vehicle restricted area. See Map H1. August 25 to April 15.The core area of
The operation of all motor vehicles is prohibit- Cathedral Park is closed to the discharge of ed within the Underdown Creek area of MU 8-1. firearms. Only when authorized by a Park See Map H2. Officer hunters are permitted to carry
The operation of all motor vehicles is prohibit- unloaded firearms or bows only when in ed in that portion of MU 8-9 east of Skaha Lake transit to an open area outside the Core described as Lot A & Lot B of Sublot 48, DL Area. 2710, Plan 27801, SDYD, & Sublot 48, DL 2710, Darke Lake Park ...... (MU 8-8) Plan 1189, SDYD. Eneas Lake Park ...... (MU 8-8) ADVERTISING Fintry Protected Area ...... (MU 8-11)
The operation of all motor vehicles is prohibited Gladstone Park ...... (MU 8-15) in the Granby motor vehicle restricted area in MUs Granby Park ...... (MU 8-15) 8-14 & 8-15. Snowmobiles are allowed during the Graystokes Park period Nov 1 to May 31. The area is closed 600 ...... (MUs 8-10, 8-12, 8-13, 8-14, 8-23) m north of the 5 km mark of Burrell-Young Keremeos Columns Park ...... (MU 8-2) Lake FSR, 300 m north of 2 km mark on Nickel Plate Park ...... (MU 8-7) Arrow Neck FSR, east of the 22 km mark of Okanagan Mountain Park ...... (MU 8-9) Grano FSR,east of the 8 km mark on Arthurs Silver Star Park ...... (MUs 8-22, 8-25, 8-26) Rd, and 500 m east of the 10 km mark on the See Map H18 No Hunting Area. . Goatskin-Rendall FSR. See new Map H13.

The operation of all motor vehicles for the In keeping with Section 29 of the Park and ADVERTISING purpose of hunting, to transport wildlife or to Recreation Area Regulations, the following transport hunters to or from the location of Parks and Recreation Areas are only open to wildlife is prohibited in the Garnet Fire motor the discharge of firearms, bows and crossbows vehicle restricted area in MU 8-09. See Map H9. during the lawful game hunting season: 8 Anarchist Protected Area . . . . .(MU 8-1) Hunting If the season during which you want to hunt takes place within a provincial park, certain park regulations may apply (specifically with regards to access). Please contact the BC in Parks office in the area in which you want to hunt to determine if any special conditions apply.

Okanagan Parks

88 . . . OKANAGAN GENERAL OPEN SEASONS SPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT ▼▼ ▼▼▼

MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... ★4point Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Sept 30 ...... 1 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Bucks ...... Oct 1 - Oct 20 ...... 1 8-12 to 8-15 ...... ★4point Bucks ...... Oct 21 - Oct 31 ...... 1 8-1 to 8-11, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... ★4point Bucks ...... Oct 21 - Nov 10 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 8-1 to 8-11, 8-21, 8-22, 8-24 to 8-26 ...... Bucks ...... Nov 25 - Dec 10 ...... 1 ★ See Definitions section: Mule (Black-tailed) Deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence. WHITE-TAILED DEER 8-3 to 8-7 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 - Nov 15 ...... 1 8-1, 8-2, 8-8 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 10 to Nov 24 ...... 1 Youth Season* 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 to Sept 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Bucks ...... Sept 1 - Sept 9 ...... 1 Bow Only Season 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Either Sex ...... Nov 25 - Dec 10 ...... 2 (1) *This season is open to hunters under the age of 19 only. MOOSE 8-1 to *8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... ★Spike-fork Bulls . . . . .Sept 20 - Oct 31 ...... 1 *Granby Park (MU 8-15 )and Gladstone Park (MU 8-15, 4-14) are closed to moose hunting. See special area maps. ★See Definitions section: Moose. Antlers must accompany the species licence. Successful hunters who kill a bull moose in Region 8 are required to submit a Compulsory Report. See Compulsory Reporting & Inspection section. ELK 8-1, 8-9, 8-10, 8-12, 8-14 ...... ▲6 Point Bulls ...... Sept 10 – Oct 20 ...... 1 8-4 to 8-7 ...... ▲6 Point Bulls ...... Sept 25 - Oct 20 ...... 1 ▲See Definitions section: Elk. The antlers must accompany the species licence. Elk taken must be Compulsory Inspected. See Compulsory Reporting and Inspection section. BLACK BEAR 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Sept 1 - Nov 30 ...... 2 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Apr 1/2006 - June 15/2006 ...... 2 *8-1 to 8-26 ...... Aug 1- Aug 31 ...... 2 The bag limit for black bears is two per licence year (Apr. 1 - Mar. 31). *Hunting is restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners. SKUNK, RACCOON 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... No Closed Season ...... NBL COYOTE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21to 8-26 ...... Sept 1 – June 30/2006 ...... NBL LYNX and BOBCAT 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 28/2006 ...... 1 (of each) COUGAR 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 28/2006 ...... 2 Pursuit Only 8-1 to 8-26 ...... Mar 1/2006 - Mar 31/2006 ...... Hunters may not hunt a spotted cougar or any cougar in its company. Persons participating in the Pursuit Only season are reminded that they must have a hunting licence, they may not carry a firearm, and it is an offence to capture or kill a cougar during a Pursuit Only season. SNOWSHOE HARE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Aug 1 – Mar 31/2006 ...... 10 (daily) 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Apr 1/2006 - Apr 30/2006 ...... 10 (daily) MOURNING DOVE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Sept 1 - Sept 30 ...... 5 (10) GROUSE BLUE, RUFFED, and SPRUCE (FRANKLIN) 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Sept 10 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (15) Bow Only Season 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Dec 1 – Dec 10 ...... 5 (15) For Blue, Spruce (Franklin’s) and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 5; the aggregate possession limit is 15. CHUKAR PARTRIDGE 8-1 to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-9 ...... Oct 1 - Nov 30 ...... 5 (15) GRAY (HUNGARIAN) PARTRIDGE 8-1 to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-10, 8-15, 8-22, 8-26 ...... Oct 1 - Nov 30 ...... 3 (9) PHEASANT 8-1 to 8-3, 8-8 to 8-12, 8-14, 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 Cocks ...... Oct 1 - Nov 30 ...... 2 (6) QUAIL 8-1 to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-11, 8-15, 8-21, 8-22, 8-26 ...... Oct 1 - Nov 30 ...... 10 (30) TURKEY 8-1, 8-9, 8-10, 8-12, 8-14, 8-15, 8-22, 8-26 ...... Bearded ...... Apr 15/2006 - May 15/2006 ...... 1 ▼ 8-1, 8-9 ...... Any Turkey ...... Oct 1 - Nov 30 ...... 1 ▼ ▼The aggregate regional bag limit is 2 and only one turkey may be taken during each open season. COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Sept 12 - Dec 25 ...... 10 (20) DUCKS 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Sept 12 - Dec 25 ...... 8 (16) Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequin are in effect - see pages 16 & 17. WHITE FRONTED GEESE, SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Sept 12 - Dec 25 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17. CANADA GEESE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Sept 20 – Nov 28 ...... 5 (10) 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Dec 20 – Jan 5/2006 ...... 5 (10) 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Feb 21/2006 – Mar 10/2006 ...... 5 (10) The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see pages 16 & 17. 8 WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS: (Waterfowler Heritage Days are restricted to hunters under the age of 19. See Waterfowler Heritage Days section.) ...... Okanagan DUCKS 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Sept 3 - Sept 4 ...... 8 (16) WHITE FRONTED GEESE, CANADA GEESE, SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26 ...... Sept 3 - Sept 4 ...... 5 (10)

. . . 89 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 8

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97 Silver Star Recreation Area 1740m contour Ganzevelt Map H18 Silver Star Interested in Snowmobile Park No Hunting Area Trail advertising in the Silver Star (situated in MUs 8-22, Mountain 8-25, 8-26). Contact BC Hunting & Trapping MWLAP offices in ADVERTISING 8 Okanagan Regulations Synopsis! Vanc Cr. Vernon or Penticton C e o for details. ld Phone 250•480•3244 or email s tr ea [email protected] m

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. . . 91 wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw TRAPPING REGULATIONS
Major Regulation Changes for Class 3 Species - also move between Except as authorised by regulation, it is an 2005-2006 and among traplines, but generally are not offence to trap a furbearing animal, and if the 1. New fisher trapping seasons. vulnerable to over-trapping.This class animal is alive, to transport it to another area includes the wolf and coyote.Trappers will and release it without a permit. 2. New restriction on pre-baiting for wolf be encouraged to trap these species, and coyote in MU 4-1. Trapping Near A Dwelling Or On especially in areas of chronic animal damage Private Property 3. Trappers may pick up road kill under control problems. certain conditions.
It is an offence to trap within 200 m of a 4. Note the 2005-2006 Schedule of DEFINITIONS dwelling, unless you use: Royalties. egg trap - means a holding device set in a If trapping on land, a live box trap or egg 5. New articles “Bait Stations & Snare-set manner to capture a raccoon by a front paw. trap, or Recommendations”(p. 96) and foot snare - means a snare that is designed If trapping on or in water, “Agreement on International Humane to capture the animal for which it is set by Trapping Standards” (p. 86). the foot or leg. ● a Conibear trap not larger than size furbearing animal or furbearer - means #330 or equivalent, or any fox, beaver, marten, fisher, Canada lynx, ● leghold traps not larger than size #2, or BC’S FUR MANAGEMENT bobcat, mink, muskrat, river otter, raccoon, ● submarine traps. skunk, squirrel (excluding ground squirrels), PROGRAM
It is an offence to trap on private
In British Columbia, some 3,500 trappers weasel, wolverine, wolf, coyote and black bear. property without a trapping licence and the actively manage 17 furbearing animal killing snare - means a snare that is written permission of the property owner. species, following standards, legislation and designed to capture the animal for which it regulations developed by MWLAP.About is set by the neck. Use of Firearms half of the province’s trappers are killing trap - means a trap or trapset that
It is an offence to trap wildlife using a Aboriginal. is designed to kill an animal. firearm from one hour after sunset on any
The Fur Management Program includes: leghold trap - means a trap or device, day until one hour before sunrise on the ● The BC Trappers Association’s (BCTA) other than a snare, which is set in such a day following, unless using a firearm to kill a Continuing Trapper Education Program way as to capture the animal for which it is furbearing animal caught in a trap on a courses for new and experienced set by the leg or foot. registered trapline. trappers. modified leghold trap - means a trap Removal of Edible Portions and Hide ● The “Furbearer Management Guidelines” which has a minimum space of 5 mm
It is an offence to kill wildlife (with the available for muskrat, beaver, mink, between the jaws of the trap when in the exception of grizzly bear, cougar or a fur marten, fisher, weasel, wolverine, otter, closed position, or has manufactured pads bearing animal other than a black bear) and bobcat, lynx, fox, coyote, and wolf.These of a rubber-like substance fastened to the fail to remove from the carcass the edible guidelines outline the role that trappers trap jaws, or has lamination of the trap jaws portions of the four quarters and loins to can play in the wise management of to increase the surface area of the jaw face. the person’s normal dwelling place or to a these species.The guidelines can be trapping - means the act of setting or meat cutter or the owner or operator of a found on the FWRA branch website at: placing a trap in an operative condition or cold storage plant. A person who kills http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw killing by the use of a firearm. wildlife is exempted from the requirement Regulating Harvest GENERAL REGULATIONS & to remove the edible portions if that
In general, appropriate trapping seasons INFORMATION person transfers possession of the wildlife have been developed by considering a Checking Traps variety of criteria including pelt primeness,
relative vulnerability of age and sex classes A holder of a licence, permit or other to harvesting, abundance and capture authorization to trap commits an offence technology. unless that person examines the holding or non-killing traps he or she has set on a
The registered trapline system continues trapline at least once every 72 hours, the to be the primary system for setting egg trap(s) he or she has set for raccoons harvest guidelines and managing furbearing at least once every 24 hours, and killing animals. Harvest levels are guided by traps or killing snares that he or she has set species management strategies, with on the trapline at least once every 14 days. furbearers being divided into three classes:
A holder of a licence, permit or other ADVERTISING Class 1 Species - can be managed on authorization to trap on private property individual traplines.This class includes commits an offence unless that person beaver, fox, marten, mink, muskrat, raccoon, examines the holding or non-killing traps he skunk, squirrel and weasel. or she has set on private property at least Class 2 Species - move between and once every 24 hours. among traplines and thus are not
It is an offence to trap a furbearing manageable on individual traplines. Harvests animal, and if the animal is alive when the will be regulated regionally, in consultation trap is checked, fail to immediately release with local trappers.This class includes lynx, or kill the animal. bobcat, wolverine, fisher and otter.

92 . . . TRAPPING REGULATIONS to a recipient who complies with the collars or implants to the nearest MWLAP ● obtains permission from the Regional requirement. Edible portions do not include regional office. Radio collars and implants Manager to temporarily discontinue the meat that has been damaged and made are property of the Crown and must be use of his or her registered trapline for a inedible by the method of taking. Of grizzly returned. period not exceeding two years, or bear, cougar or a fur bearing animal other Trapline Cabins ● uses or causes the use of his or her than a black bear, the hide must be
Trappers must register their trapline trapline by a licenced trapper or a removed to the person’s normal dwelling cabins that are on Crown Land. Cabin person exempted from holding a licence. place or to a meat cutter, the owner or applications may take six months or more
A person fails to use a trapline where, operator of a cold storage plant or to a to process. Contact the MWLAP Regional within a year, that person fails to take from taxidermist, tanner or a fur trader. A person Office in the area of the trapline for more the trapline furbearing animals of a value of who kills wildlife is exempted from the information. See below for more $200, or 50 pelts, except where it is unrea- requirement to remove the hide if that information on trapline cabins in parks. sonable for that value of animals or number person transfers possession of the wildlife of pelts to be taken from the trapline. to another person who complies with the Ecological Reserves, Provincial Parks,
& Recreation Areas The Province reserves the right to requirement. remove nuisance animals from Crown Land,
Trapping within ecological reserves is Use of Road-Kill Wildlife whether or not the Crown Land in
prohibited. question is under a trapline registration. Trappers may pick up and transport
Registered trapline tenure within any dead mule deer, white-tailed deer, Provincial Parks is subject to the provisions OTHER RESTRICTIONS elk, moose, black bear, or any wildlife of the Park Act and its regulations.Trappers AND INFORMATION
listed in Schedules B or C (see the are required to obtain a Park or Resource The Assigned Trapper Number (ATN) is “What is Wildlife?” section for current Use Permit to trap that part of their required by the Fur Trader when accepting, schedules) if: trapline occurring within a Provincial Park exporting and selling fur. It is also required (a)the wildlife is dead as a result of col- or Recreation Area.This permit can be when paying fur royalties. Please remember liding with a motor vehicle, other than obtained from the Permit & Authorization to write your ATN on a slip of paper or a motor vehicle operated by the Service Bureau (see page 24). letter when shipping your fur to a fur trader.This will prevent delays in getting trapper; Trapline cabins in Provincial Parks and your furs to market and cash returns to (b)the meat of the wildlife is unfit for Recreation Areas also require authorization you. Fur traders cannot ship or sell fur human consumption; by a Park Use or a Resource Use Permit. (c)the carcass of the wildlife is to be used without recording your ATN. only TRAPLINE REGISTRATION,
You are reminded that, under Sections (i) by the trapper, and USE & RELINQUISHMENT 247 and 446 of the Criminal Code of (ii) as bait for traps set under the
It is an offence to set a trap for, hunt, kill, Canada, it is an offence for anyone to authority of the trapper’s licence take or capture a furbearing animal in any wilfully cause, or permit to be caused, or licence exemption; and area of the province unless you are the unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an (d)at the time of possession and trans- registered holder of the trapline for that animal or injury to a person.
portation, the trapper has, on his or area or are authorized by regulation or As approved humane traps become her person, the trapper’s current permit. available, trapping regulations restricting or trapping licence or proof of the prohibiting the use of certain other traps in
Registration of a trapline on Crown Land the capture of various animals will be trapper’s licence exemption. may only be granted to a person 19 years
Trappers who pick up road-kill wildlife brought into effect. of age or older who is a citizen of Canada
for use as bait must, within 30 days of or has the status of a permanent resident A person who knowingly damages or picking up the road kill, complete a of Canada. interferes with a lawfully-set trap commits “Trapper Road Kill Possession Report an offence.
No more than one trapline shall be Form” (available at any regional office,
It is an offence to have live wildlife in Government Agents office, or on the registered to a person unless traplines are adjoining, and a fur management plan is your personal possession except under a ministry website at: licence or permit or as provided by http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw/index.html) approved by the Regional Manager.
regulation. A trapping licence does NOT and submit it to the address shown on Registration of a trapline does not: authorize the possession of live wildlife. the form. ● give the holder of a trapline any
Any raw fur or skin of a furbearing
Trappers must retain a copy of every proprietary rights in wildlife, or animal shipped out of the Province for completed Trapper Road Kill Possession ● restrict the rights of another person to commercial purposes must be Report Form for at least 2 years after hunt or capture wildlife where accompanied by a Fur Royalty Export the date of pick up of the road kill authorized by regulation or permit. Permit. described on the form.
The boundaries of a trapline are defined
When trapping in areas near
For more information on this by the MWLAP Regional Manager. recreational areas or communities, regulation, please contact the FWRA
The relinquishment or transfer of a trappers should evaluate whether Branch at 250-387-6965. trapline must be approved by the Regional lethal traps are necessary at the site. Collared, Implanted or Ear-tagged Manager. It is important to remember that Furbearing Animals
No person shall continue to hold a the landscape is utilized by a number
registered trapline unless he or she: of different user groups and that the Several furbearing animal research safety of non-target species is vital ● carries on active trapping on his or her projects are under way within the province. to good trapline management. Please report the harvest of any collared, registered trapline to the satisfaction of the Regional Manager, or Warning signs should be used to implanted or ear-tagged animal and return inform people of trapping activities.

. . . 93 TRAPPING REGULATIONS COMPULSORY REPORTING ● location and date of kill, SCHEDULE OF ROYALTIES & INSPECTION ● type of trap and set used, and
Royalty per pelt or skin:
In order to better record the harvest of ● number of days the trap was set before Beaver . . . . .$0.70 Muskrat . . . .$0.06 furbearing animals, the FWRA Branch the animal was killed. 4.96 requires that certain species be reported Black Bear . .$2.42 Otter ...... $
Animals submitted can not be reclaimed 4.47 0.44 or submitted to a MWLAP office.The Bobcat . . . . .$ Raccoon . . . .$ information gathered is critical to the by the trapper and may be donated by the Coyote . . . . .$1.25 Skunk ...... $0.23 management of these populations, and Province to the Trapper Education Program. Fisher . . . . .$1.15 Squirrel . . . .$0.04 trapper compliance is needed to ensure LICENCE AND Fox ...... $1.02 Weasel . . . . .$0.12 that seasons are properly set. Please review REGISTRATION FEES Lynx ...... $5.07 Wolf ...... $2.79 the following requirements and keep
Applications for trapping licences are Marten . . . . .$1.45 Wolverine . .$6.60 accurate records pertaining to them. available at Government Agent offices, Mink ...... $0.52 Compulsory Reporting Permit & Authorization Service Bureau, or TRAPPER EDUCATION
Trappers must, within 15 days following electronically from the MWLAP website: http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/pasb/applica- PROGRAM the end of the trapping season, report the
British Columbia is committed to tions.htm. (See Wildlife Permits & harvest of: regulating humane traps as they become Commercial Licences article, page 24.) ● fisher in all MUs when trapped in available and ensuring that trappers are
a fisher open season; The fees payable for the issuance of the educated in the use of humane traps. All following licences are: trappers have a responsibility to ensure ● wolverine in regions 3, 4, 5, 6,and 7; 1. For a trapping licence issued to a citizen they are trained and use the most humane ● lynx in region 4 and 8; or permanent resident of Canada to trap traps available, that furbearing animals in ● bobcat in MU’s 1-14 and 1-15, and in furbearing animals (includes Habitat their trapping areas are managed wisely, and pelts are handled professionally. regions 2, 4, and 8; and Conservation Trust Fund surcharge)
● wolf in regions 1 and 4...... $40.00 It is an offence to trap unless you have
completed a Trapper Education Program Compulsory reporting forms are 2. For a duplicate licence to a person who, (TEP) approved by the Director of the available at any MWLAP regional office and upon satisfactory proof, shows that FWRA Branch. Approved TEP courses the MWLAP website. Reporting may be his/her licence has been lost or include those obtained in British Columbia done by mail (to the address on the form), destroyed (an affidavit is also required, for since July 1, 1982; from Quebec since July phone or in person.When reporting, please a fee of $10.70) ...... $10.00 1,1988; and from the Yukon, Alberta and give the following information: 3. To transfer registered trapline rights to a Ontario since July 1, 1989. ● name, address and Assigned Trapper person or group of persons . . . .$50.00
In cooperation with MWLAP,the BC Number (top right corner of licence), 4. For a fur trader’s licence ...... $100.00 Trappers Association (BCTA) delivers TEP. ●
location and date of kill, 5. For a fur trader to trade from a place of TEP courses are 3 days in length. ● type of trap and set used, business in another province . . .$400.00
The cost of the TEP course is $290.00. ● number of days the trap was set before Note:Trapping licences shall be valid from
The BC Trapper Education Manual is the animal was killed, and the date of issuance to June 30, 2006. available from the BCTA (who produced ● the sex and age class of the animal. and published it) at TEP courses for $35.00. FUR ROYALTY
Instructors are located around the COMPULSORY INSPECTION REGULATIONS AND Province.The demand for TEP courses & INCIDENTAL SCHEDULE continues to be high and the delivery of a (ACCIDENTAL) TRAPPING
Royalty must be paid by a person to course is subject to instructor availability.
Furbearers that are killed incidentally in keep the pelt or skin of a furbearing animal Plan in advance! areas with no open season must be (not raised in captivity) lawfully taken under
If you are interested in TEP, please contact: compulsory inspected.Trappers must their TRAPPING licence, unless that person Marlene Sharpe, submit, within 15 days following the end of sells the pelt or skin to a licenced fur trader. Provincial Trapper Education Coordinator the trapping season, the carcass and pelt of:
Royalty fee payments may be submitted 5- 595 Ongman Road, Prince George, ● wolverine in regions 1, 2, and 8; by mail or courier with cheque (payable to BC V2K 4L1 Phone: 250-561-1602. ● fisher in all MUs when trapped The Minister of Finance), money order or IMPORTANT NOTICE outside a fisher open season; credit card to: Permit & Authorization ABOUT FISHERS Service Bureau, 2975 Jutland Rd, PO Box ● weasel in region 1 and MU’s 6-12 and
Following a recent review of fisher 9372 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 6-13, and a long-tailed weasel in MU’s status by the BC Conservation Data 2-3, 2-4, 2-6, 2-18 and 2-19; and 9M3 or by fax: 250-387-0922. Centre, fisher status has changed
● lynx in MU’s 1-14 and 1-15 and region 2. If the pelt or skin of a furbearing animal from red-listed to blue-listed (for a was lawfully taken under a person’s description of the provincial listing
Trappers must submit the entire carcass HUNTING licence, a royalty does not need process, please go to the BC and pelt and provide the following to be paid, unless that person intends to Conservation Data Centre’s web site information to the local MWLAP regional offer the pelt or skin for sale. at http://srmwww.gov.bc.ca/cdc). office: Therefore, fisher trapping seasons ● name, address and Assigned Trapper have been re-opened in areas of the Number (top right corner of licence), province that can support a harvest.

94 . . . TRAPPING REGULATIONS Trapping Methods It’s Unlawful You should know that it is unlawful to:
Use a leghold trap which has teeth or other projections on the jaws of the trap.
Use a killing snare on land, unless the or Bow Leghold Egg Trap Modified Leghold - snare is equipped with a locking device, or Foot Snare Foot Killing Trap Submerging Killing Snare Live Box Trap Box Live

Rifle, Shotgun is designed to catch squirrels or hares, or is a mechanically-powered killing snare. Beaver x x x x x
Use a snare made of wire heavier than Black Bear* x3,4 20 gauge unless licenced or authorized to trap. Bobcat x x x x x x
Use a snare made of braided wire unless Coyote x x x x x x licenced or authorized to trap.
Fisher x x x x Set spring poles or running poles unless they are equipped with a killing trap. Foxxx xxxx
Use a trap equipped with a spearing Lynx x x x x x x device.
Use any Conibear trap larger than, but Marten x x x x not including, #220 for land sets within any Mink x x x x x municipality in Region 2.
Use a rat trap unless the bait and trigger Muskrat x x2 xx x are completely covered, with an opening Otter x x x x x not larger than 4.5 cm wide and 5 cm high.
Trap with a rifle using a full metal Raccoon x x x x x jacketed non-expanding bullet, or a tracer, Skunk x x x x incendiary, or explosive bullet, or with a shotgun using a tracer or incendiary shot Squirrel x x x x shell. Weasel x x x x
Use electronic or recorded calls for trapping furbearing animals other than for Wolf x x1 xxxx3 trapping wolf, coyote, bobcat or lynx. Wolverine x x x x Trappers should be aware of the restrictions described in “It’s Unlawful” “x” means that this is a legal trapping method in BC (page 14) and hunting methods and * black bear may not be trapped by placing bait or by using a dead animal or part of it as bait. restrictions (pages 16 to 18). 1 For solidly-fastened leghold traps designed to trap wolves, no more than 60 cm of chain between the trap and the point to which it is fastened may be used. 2 A minimum weight of 150 g must be securely attached to all muskrat submerging sets smaller than size #11/2 3 It is an offence to trap a black bear, or a wolf not caught in a trap or a snare, with a rifle using a rimfire cartridge, or with a shotgun with a bore size of less than 20 gauge, or using shells of shot ADVERTISING size smaller than No. 1 Buck. 4 Refer to the Hunting Methods table, p. 16, for firearm and archery requirements for black bear, the Bears section, and the Important Notice for Bear Hunters.

...continued from page 94 All fisher trapped during an open
Strategies to minimize incidental Population Enhancement season must be Compulsory capture of fisher in marginal areas
Establish food sites for fisher (helps Reported, and those incidentally and to enhance populations are marten and weasel also). Hang carcasses in trapped in areas or at times with no summarized below: trees to reduce competition by other land open season must be Compulsory predators. Inspected (see Compulsory Harvest Reduction Efforts

Reporting/Inspection requirements, Modify marten boxes by making them Complete marten trapping as early in page 94). Fisher populations will longer and the entry hole smaller the season as possible to help reduce the continue to be assessed as new data (2.5 - 3” in diameter). incidental capture of adult female fisher. becomes available.Trappers are
Avoid trapping around fisher den sites,
Establish non-trapping or refuge sites on encouraged to help provide this data near large cottonwoods and fir snags. your trapline. by ensuring all fishers taken are
Avoid trapping marten or mink where compulsory reported or inspected in fisher sign is evident. a timely manner.

. . . 95 2005 - 2006 PROVINCIAL TRAPPING SEASONS Note: The following open seasons apply to the entire region unless specific Management Units (MUs) are stated. SPECIES/REGIONS (MUs) SEASON DATES SPECIES/REGIONS (MUs) SEASON DATES ▼▼▼▼ BEAVER MUSKRAT Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 ...... Oct 15 - Apr 30 Regions 1, 3, 4, 5, 8 ...... Oct 15 - Apr 30 Regions 6, 7 ...... Oct 1 - May 31 Region 2 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15 BLACK BEAR Regions 6, 7 ...... Oct 1 - May 31 Region 5 and MUs 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14 ...... Oct 15 - May 15 RACCOON Region 6 (except MUs 6-3, 6-11 to 6-14) and Region 7 ...... Oct 1 - May 31 Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (except MUs 6-12, 6-13), 7, 8 ...... Oct 1 - Mar 31 Quota = 2 black bear in one year MUs 6-12, 6-13 ...... Jan 1 - Dec 31 See the “Bears” and “It’s Unlawful” sections for general regulations concerning bear parts. RIVER OTTER BOBCAT Region 1 and MUs 2-2 to 2-5, 2-12 to 2-16 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 28 Regions 2, 3, 4◆, 5 8 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15 MUs 2-6 to 2-11, 2-17 to 2-19 and Regions 3, 4, 5 ...... Oct 15 - Apr 30 ◆ Quota = 2 in one year Regions 6, 7 ...... Oct 1 - May 31 COYOTE Region 8 ...... Nov 1 - Apr 15 Regions 2, 3, 4✚,5,6,7★, 8 and MUs 1-14, 1-15 ...... Oct 15 - Mar 31 SKUNK ✚ In MU 4-1, open season is Dec 1 - Mar 31 if using a killing snare. In MU 4-1, it is illegal to place bait between Mar 31 - Dec 1of a kind/quantity that could reasonably be expected MUs 1-14, 1-15 and Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ...... Oct 15 - Feb 28 to attract a coyote to an area in which a killing snare is used. SQUIRREL ★ There is no closed season for coyote in MUs 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 ...... Nov 1 - Mar 15 below 1100 m elevation. Regions 6, 7 ...... Nov 1 - Mar 31 FISHER WEASEL MUs 3-27 to 3-33, 3-38 to 3-41, Regions 2✚, 3, 4, 5, 8 ...... Nov 1 - Feb 15 5-1 to 5-6, 5-10 to 5-15, 6-1 to 6-11, 6-19 to 6-27, 7-5 to 7-58 . . . .Nov 1 - Feb 15 Region 6 (except MUs 6-12, 6-13) and Region 7 ...... Nov 1 - Feb 28 See Compulsory Inspection & Reporting requirements, page 94 ✚There is no open season on long-tailed weasel in MUs 2-3, 2-4, 2-6, 2-18 & 2-19 FOX WOLVERINE MUs 1-14, 1-15 and Regions 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 ...... Oct 15 - Feb 28 Regions 3, 4, 5 ...... Nov 1 - Jan 31 Region 5 ...... Oct 15 - Mar 31 Region 6 (except 6-3, 6-11, 6-14) and Region 7 ...... Nov 1 - Feb 28 LYNX MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14 ...... Nov 1 - Feb 15 Regions 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15 WOLF Region 4 ...... Nov 15 - Dec 31 Region 1 ...... Nov 1 - Jun 30 MARTEN MUs 2-5, 2-6, 2-11 to 2-16 and Region 3 (except MUs 3-45, 3-46) . . . .Oct 15 - Feb 28 Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 ...... Nov 1 - Feb 15 Regions 4*✚, 5, 6 ...... Oct 15 - Mar 31 Regions 6 and 7 (except MUs 7-49 to 7-54) ...... Nov 1 - Feb 28 Region 7★ ...... Oct 15 - May 31 MUs 7-49 to 7-54 ...... Nov 1 - Mar 15 * There is no closed season on wolf in the East Kootenay Trench below 1100 m elevation. MINK ✚ In MU 4-1, open season is Dec 1 - Mar 31 if using a killing snare. In MU 4-1, it is illegal Regions 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 (except MUs 7-49 to 7-54) and Region 8 ...... Nov 1 - Feb 15 to place bait between Mar 31 - Dec 1of a kind/quantity that could reasonably be expected Region 2 and MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14 ...... Nov 15 - Feb 15 to attract a wolf to an area in which a killing snare is used. Region 6 (except MUs 6-3, 6-11, 6-14) ...... Nov 1 - Feb 28 ★ There is no closed season for wolf in MUs 7-19 to 7-22, 7-31 to 7-36, 7-42 to 7-58 MUs 7-49 to 7-54 ...... Oct 15 - Feb 15 below 1100 m elevation.

A person who leaves a trap set after the last day of the trapping season commits an offence.

BAIT STATIONS AND SNARE-SET RECOMMENDATIONS Bait Stations 4. loop size and height of the loop off the ground are critical to the Bait stations are strategically placed baits used to attract animals, humane and effective operation of a snare. Large loops and particularly wolves and coyotes, to locations where they can be snares set at improper heights have the potential to inhumanely trapped. They are often established a week or two prior to trap both target and non-target species.This is especially true trapping at the site. when trapping WOLVES, COYOTES, or FOXES. Do not set Bait stations may alter bear behaviour by potentially delaying the snares with excessively large loops, onset of hibernation. Because of this, bait stations should only be 5. record the locations of all your snares and be sure none are left set up after local bears have begun hibernating. out after the end of the trapping season, Snares 6. snares set for wolves and coyotes should be set only after bears Currently, killing snares may be used to trap all furbearers except have begun hibernating and should be pulled prior to bears Black Bear. Proper snaring techniques are important to master to coming out of hibernation in the spring. trap these animals in a humane and efficient manner.When setting The BC Trappers Association’s Trapper Education Manual describes snares, please remember: guidelines for establishing bait stations, as well as for assembling and 1. snares must be constructed from high quality material and be setting snares for various species. Please consult this publication to assembled with care, ensure you are following proper, humane snaring practices. Contact 2. the snare cable cannot be not twisted when making the snare, the BC Trappers Association at 1-866-222-0454 to obtain a copy 3. snare cables and wires should not be re-used after the capture of the manual. of an animal,

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