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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

time to time, and it is the responsibility of an individual to be informed of the current Regulations.

Region

VANCOUVERISLAND

1

Region

LOWERMAINLAND

2

Region

THOMPSON

3

Region

KOOTENAY

4

Region

CARIBOO

5

Region

SKEENA

6

Region

OMINECA

7A

Region

PEACE

7B

Region

OKANAGAN

8

BEFORE YOUR HUNTMajor Regulation Changes & Highlights 2007/08 . .2Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Hunter Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6BC Resident Hunter Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Open Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Waterfowler Heritage Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Aboriginal Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Limited Entry Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Licences Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Non-Resident Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Federal Firearms Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Licence Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

DURING YOUR HUNTSite & Access Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11No Hunting or Shooting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13What is “Wildlife”? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Illegal Guiding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Illegal Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14It’s Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Hunting Methods & Provincial Bag Limits . . . . . . .16Additional Hunting Method Restrictions . . . . . . . .18

AFTER YOUR HUNTRoyalty Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Possession & Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Compulsory Inspection & Reporting . . . . . . . . . . .21Export from the Province . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22C.I.T.E.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Taxidermy,Tanning & Meatcutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Submitting Your Hunter Sample Questionnaire . .23

ARTICLES & FORMSMinister’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Important Notice: Hunter Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . .15Hunter Notice: Accidental Illegal Harvest . . . . . . .15Lead Shot Ban Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Wildlife Permits & Commercial Licences . . . . . . .19

Notice: Snowmobiling and Caribou . . . . . . . . . . . .19Notice to Cougar Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Wildlife Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Notice to Mountain Goat Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . .26Report all Poachers/Polluters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Muzzleloaders Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Change of Address/Name Notification (Form) . .40Horncurl Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Badger Sightings Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Notice to Bear Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Record of Receipt for Transporting Wildlife . . . .77International Humane Trapping Standards . . . . . .91Bait Stations and Snare-sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGIONSRegion 1 Vancouver Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Region 2 Lower Mainland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Region 3 Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Region 4 Kootenay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Region 5 Cariboo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Region 6 Skeena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Region 7A Omineca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Region 7B Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Region 8 Okanagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

TRAPPING REGULATIONSBC’s Fur Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90General Regulations & Information . . . . . . . . . . . .90Trapline Registration, Use & Relinquishment . . . .92Other Restrictions & Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Compulsory Inspection & Reporting (Trapping) .92Licence & Registration Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Fur Royalty Regulations & Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . .93Trapper Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Important Notice About Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Certified Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Trapping Methods & It’s Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Provincial Trapping Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

For more information on the hunting and trapping regulations, call a MoE Regional Office, Fish & Wildlife Branch HQ Victoria,or the Conservation Officer Service using the numbers listed on the regional maps of each region. Enquiry BC can providetoll free access to provincial government telephone numbers. Simply call Enquiry BC and request a transfer to the numberyou wish to call:

• Enquiry BCfrom Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604-660-2421from Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .387-6121elsewhere in BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-663-7867

• Report a Poacher/Polluter (see page 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-877-952-RAPP (7277)

HUNTING AND TRAPPING SYNOPSIS2007-2008

2 . . .

Smithers

Williams Lake

Kamloops

Cranbrook

NelsonPentictonSurrey

Nanaimo

LowerMainland

Thompson

Kootenay

OkanaganOkanaganOkanaganVancouver

Island

Cariboo

Skeena

Prince George

FortSt. John

Zone

Omineca

A

ZoneB

Peace

Welcome to another year of exceptional hunting and trappingin British Columbia. Our hunting opportunities are worldrenowned, and for good reason. In this province there areopportunities to hunt 16 big game species -- more than anyother jurisdiction in Canada.Hunter and trapper participation is important to the Ministryof Environment. It’s good for rural economies and it’s importantfor the conservation of B.C.’s wildlife. Hunters and trapperscontribute to the health of our wildlife populations throughtheir licence surcharges, which go directly to the HabitatConservation Trust Fund to support conservation projects, andthrough their countless volunteer hours as members of localfish and game clubs and other provincial organizations.The ministry continues to focus on the recruitment and reten-tion of hunters. It appears we’re moving in the right direction;the number of people participating in hunting has increased 12per cent during the past two years. In order to continue thistrend, the ministry is working to make it easier for people toget out and go hunting. Development of an e-licensing systemis well underway -- angling licences will be available online thisyear, with hunting licences to follow in 2008.This year we have begun a comprehensive review of theWildlife Act.This presents us with a major opportunity to mod-ernize, streamline and simplify the legislation and make changesthat remove unnecessary barriers to participation and encour-age responsible recreational use of wildlife.The ministry recognizes that the agricultural land base canprovide tremendous hunting opportunities and, in many

situations hunters can assist landowners in managing wildlifepopulations on agricultural land.This year pilot projects in thePeace and in the Kootenays will be up and running to improvehunter access onto private land so that hunters are able to takeadvantage of these opportunities while respecting landowners’wishes. In addition, some deer and elk seasons have been takenoff Limited Entry Hunt and moved to a general open season inthese areas.To continue to optimize sustainable hunting and trappingopportunities, the ministry conducts numerous surveys eachyear on wildlife populations.This year we have committed$500,000 for wildlife inventory projects. Inventory and monitor-ing activities provide necessary information to set hunting andtrapping seasons and ensure that healthy populations of wildlifeexist into the future.Best wishes for a safe, enjoyable and successful hunting andtrapping season.

Barry Penner,Minister of Environment

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NOTICE!TO HUNTERS

In-season regulation changesare posted on the Web

Regulations are subject to change from time totime, and it is the hunter’s responsibility to be

informed of current regulations. Please check ourwebsite for in-season changes before your hunt:

www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw

Regional regulation changes – Major region-specific changes to the regulations canbe found on the front page of each region’s section of the synopsis (the same pageas the region’s map).North and Central Coast – Government is considering closing a few select areason the North and Central Coast to Black bear hunting. Please check our websitefor updates prior to your hunt.Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards - Use of killing traps for

beaver, fisher, marten, muskrat and raccoon and leg-hold restraining traps for lynx isrestricted to only those traps certified under the Agreement on InternationalHumane Trapping Standards. See pages 91 & 94.

Major Regulation Changes &Highlights for 2007-2008

New information or regulation changes are highlighted as green, bolded text."

Articles from past editions of the Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis have beenposted on our website for on-going reference. Please go to:http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/archive.htm

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DEFINITIONSAccompany - means to remain in thecompany of the other person, able to see theother person without the aid of any deviceother than ordinary corrective lenses andable to communicate by unamplified voicewith that person.All Terrain Vehicle or ATV - means awheeled vehicle or tracked vehicle propelledby motorized power, and capable of travel onor off a highway, including motorcycles butnot including a snowmobile or motor vehiclethat is licensed for highway travel under theMotor Vehicle Act.Antlered Animal - means a member ofthe deer family over one year of age bearingvisible bony antlers.Antlerless Animal - means a member ofthe deer family bearing no visible antlers.Thesmall skin or hair covered protuberances ofmale fawns and calves do not constituteantlers.Arrow - means a slender shaft, which maybe pointed at one end and may be featheredat the opposite end, for shooting from a bow.Bait - means anything, including meat, cereals,cultivated crops, restrained animal or anymanufactured product or material, that mayattract wildlife and includes plastic or otherimitation foods, but does not include a decoyas described under these regulations.BC Resident - means a person who is aCanadian citizen or permanent resident ofCanada, and whose only or primary resi-dence is in British Columbia and who hasbeen physically present in BC for the greaterportion of each of 6 calendar months out ofthe 12 calendar months immediately beforedoing a thing under the Wildlife Act, or if not aCanadian citizen or permanent resident ofCanada, has been physically present in BC forthe greater portion of each of the 12calendar months immediately before doing athing under the Wildlife Act.Bearded Turkey - a turkey with a tuft of hair-like feathers on the chest that grow larger withage.Big Game - means any mountain sheep,mountain goat, bison, caribou, elk, moose,deer, grizzly bear, black bear, cougar, wolf,bobcat, lynx, wolverine or other animal desig-nated by regulation.Bolt - means a shaft or missile designed tobe shot from a crossbow or catapult.Bow - means a longbow or crossbow.Brow Tine - means the first tine projectingforward or upward in the lower 1/3 of theantler of a moose, caribou, elk or deer.Buck or Bull - with reference to deer,moose, or elk means one bearing visible bonyantlers. Buck or Bull - with reference tocaribou, means a male 1 year of age or over,bearing visible bony antlers.Calf - means a moose, elk or caribou lessthan twelve (12) months of age.

Cow Moose - a female moose recognizableby having no antlers and being 6 feet atshoulder height weighing 600-800 lbs.Calf Moose - a moose less than 12 monthsof age usually less than 5 feet at shoulderheight weighing 300-400 lbs.

Cancelled Species Licence - means aSpecies Licence that has been cancelled asindicated on the licence.The Species Licencemust be cancelled immediately upon killingthe animal.Caribou - 5 Point Bull - has one antlerwhich bears at least 5 tines (points), includingthe tip of the main beam above the rearpoint. If rear point is missing, the first rear-facing point will be used as the rear point.

Compound Crossbow - means acrossbow on which the bow string runsthrough pulleys.Cougar Kitten - means any cougar with spotsor any cougar under one year of age.Crossbow - means a bow fixed across astock with a groove for the arrow or bolt anda mechanism for holding and releasing thestring. (NOTE:The use of crossbows is per-mitted during special bow only seasons unlessotherwise indicated under the regional sched-ules.)Decoy - means any material or manufac-tured product that simulates the appearanceor has the form of wildlife.Deer Family - means moose, caribou, deerand elk.Edible Portions - with respect to big game,excluding grizzly bear, cougar, wolf, lynx,bobcat and wolverine, means the edibleportions of the four quarters and the loins ofthe animal and with respect to game birds,means the edible portions of both breasts ofthe bird.

Elk - SSiixx PPooiinnttss oorr GGrreeaatteerr BBuullll - means anybull having at least six tines on one antler.Elk - TThhrreeee PPooiinnttss oorr GGrreeaatteerr BBuullll - meansany bull having at least three tines on oneantler.

Firearm - includes a device that propels aprojectile by means of an explosion, com-pressed gas or spring and includes a rifle,shotgun, handgun, pellet gun, "BB" gun orspring gun but does not include a bow.Furbearing Animal - means a fox, beaver,black bear, marten, fisher, lynx, bobcat, mink,muskrat, river otter, raccoon, striped andspotted skunk, northern flying squirrel, redand Douglas’ squirrel, ermine, weasel, wolver-ine, wolf or coyote.Game Bird - means any grouse, partridge,quail, pheasant, ptarmigan, migratory gamebird, or wild turkey.Game - includes all big game, small game,game birds and furbearing animals.Handgun – is a firearm that is designed,altered or intended to be aimed and fired bythe action of one hand or that has a barrelless than 305 mm (12 in.) in length.Hunt and Hunting - includes shooting at,attracting, searching for, chasing, pursuing, fol-lowing after or on the trail of, stalking, or lyingin wait for wildlife or attempting to do any ofthose things, whether or not the wildlife isthen or subsequently wounded, killed orcaptured:(a) with intention to capture the wildlife, or(b)while in possession of a firearm or other

weapon.Licence Year - Hunting and Guide Licences- means the period from April 1 to March 31of the following year.Trapping and Fur TradingLicences - means the period from July 1 toJune 30 of the following year.Loaded Firearm - means any firearm con-taining live ammunition in either the breechor the magazine.A clip containing live ammu-nition, when attached to the firearm, is con-sidered as the magazine. MMuuzzzzllee llooaaddeerrss - seepage 17.Migratory Game Birds - for which theremay be an open season in BC and for whicha Canadian Migratory Game Bird huntingpermit is required are: waterfowl (ducks andgeese, including Brant); coot; snipe; band-tailedpigeon and mourning dove.

Cow & Calf Moose

Calves are much smaller and show a distinctly"stubby" face. Not all moose in the accompani-ment of a larger moose are necessarily calves.Be sure of your target.

Caribou

RearPoint

RearPoint

6 pointantler

3 pointantler

Elk

Antler tines must be at least 2.5 cm in length.

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Moose - SSppiikkee--ffoorrkk BBuullll - means a bullmoose having no more than two tines onone antler. (Includes tines on main antler andbrow palms.). See diagram.

Moose - 1100 PPooiinntt BBuullll - means a bull moosehaving at least one antler with a minimum often points (tines), including the tines on thebrow palm. (See diagram and tine definition.)

Moose - TTrriippaallmm BBuullll - means a bull moosehaving at least one antler with a brow palmbearing three or more points (tines).Thebrow palm is separated from the mainpalm by the deepest antler bay.Thedeepest bay is the bay whose vertex(deepest location) is the shortest distancefrom the antler base, when measured alongthe surface of the antler. See diagramMotorcycle - means a motor vehicle thatruns on 2 or 3 wheels and has a saddle orseat for the driver to sit astride.Motor Vehicle - means a device in, on orby which a person or thing is being or maybe transported or drawn, and which isdesigned to be self propelled, and includesan ATV or snowmobile, but does notinclude a device designed to be moved byhuman, animal or wind power; a devicedesigned to be used exclusively on station-ary rails or stationary tracks; or a boat pro-pelled by motorized power.Mountain Sheep - FFuullll CCuurrll BBiigghhoorrnn RRaamm- means any male bighorn mountain sheep,the head of which, when viewed squarelyfrom the side, has at least one horn tipextending upwards beyond a straight linedrawn through the centre of the nostril andthe lowest hindmost portion of the hornbase. If the skull and horns are presentedfor examination, when viewed squarelyfrom the side with both horns in alignment,at least one horn tip extends upwardbeyond a straight line drawn through thelowest hindmost portion of the horn baseand the lowermost edge of the eye socket.Mountain Sheep - 33//44 CCuurrll BBiigghhoorrnn RRaamm- means any male bighorn mountain sheep,the head of which, when viewed squarelyfrom the side, has at least one horn tipextending beyond a straight line drawnthrough the back of the eye opening and atright angles to a line drawn between thecentre of the nostril and the lowesthindmost portion of the horn base. If the

skull and horns are presented for examina-tion, when viewed squarely from the side withboth horns in alignment, at least one horn tipextends beyond a straight line through theback edge of the eye socket and at rightangles to a line drawn through the lowesthindmost portion of the horn base and thelowermost edge of the eye socket.

Mountain Sheep - MMaattuurree BBiigghhoorrnn RRaamm –means any bighorn ram mountain sheepthat has attained the age of 8 years as evi-denced by true horn annuli as determinedby the regional manager or designate, orwhose horn tip, when viewed squarely fromthe side extends upwards beyond theforehead-nose bridge.Mountain Sheep - FFuullll CCuurrll TThhiinnhhoorrnnRam - means any male thinhorn mountainsheep whose horn tip extends upwardsbeyond the forehead-nose bridge when

Spike - Fork Bull Moose

10 Point BullMinimum of a total of tenpoints (including browpalm) on one antler.

Note: Hunters must refer to the definition of a tine. The rounded tines at the top of the main palm on some moose may not constitute a point.

Tripalm BullMinimum of a total of threepoints on one brow palm.

Tripalm

Bull

Moose

AntlerBaseBrow

Palm

at least 3 points on brow palm

MainPalm

Vertex of the

deepestbay

Full Curl Thinhorn/ Mature Bighorn

3/4 Curl Bighorn

Full Curl Bighornannulusannulus

throughback of eye

throughback of eye

annulusannulus

annulusannulus

ILLEGALLEGAL

ILLEGALLEGAL

ILLEGALLEGAL

Reference points (+): use centre of the nostril and thelowest hindmost portion of the base of the horn

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viewed squarely from the side or which hasattained the age of 8 years as evidenced byyearly horn growth annuli as determined bythe Regional Manager or designate. Do notuse yearly horn growth annuli to determinethe age of a ram in the field, because "false"annuli may be present.Mule (Black-tailed) Deer - FFoouurr PPooiinnttss oorrGGrreeaatteerr BBuucckk - means any buck having atleast four tines, excluding the brow tine, onone antler.Mule (Black-tailed) Deer - TThhrreeee PPooiinnttssoorr GGrreeaatteerr BBuucckk - means any buck having atleast three tines, excluding the brow tine, onone antler.

No Hunting Area - means a designatedarea in which hunting (see definition) is pro-hibited.Non-Resident - means a person who is nota BC resident but who is a Canadian citizenor a permanent resident of Canada, or aperson who is not a BC resident but whoseonly or primary residence is in Canada andhas resided in Canada for the 12 monthperiod immediately before doing a thingunder the Wildlife Act.

Non-Resident Alien means a person whois neither a BC resident nor a non-resident.Non-Toxic Shot - means shotgun pelletsconsisting of, by weight, not more than onepercent lead.No Shooting Area - means a designatedarea in which the discharge of firearms is pro-hibited.Power Boat - means a boat, canoe or yachtpowered by electric, gasoline, oil, steam orother mechanical means, but does not includea boat powered manually nor a boat with anoutboard motor provided the motor is tiltedor otherwise disengaged so as not to beready for immediate use.Raptor - means a bird of the orderFalconiformes known as vultures, eagles,falcons and hawks or of the orderStrigiformes known as owls and includes theeggs of these birds.Road Allowance - see definition, pg. 13.Shot means a cartridge manufactured sothat it contains 8 or more roughly sphericalprojectiles.Small Game - includes fox, raccoon,coyote, skunk, snowshoe hare and game birds.Snowmobile - means a vehicle designedprimarily for travel on snow or ice, having oneor more steering skis, self propelled and usingone or more endless belts or tracks driven incontact with the ground.Spike Buck - means a male deer havingantlers that are composed of a main beamfrom which there are no bony projectionsgreater than 2.5 cm in length.Tine or "Point" - means a branch of anantler which is longer than its breadth and isat least 2.5 cm in length, and for the purpose

of determining the length of a tine(a) the breadth of the tine is measured (ifextending from a palmation of an antler, thenin the plane of the palm) at a location at least2.5 cm from the tip of the tine, and(b) the length of the tine is measured from itstip end, following the midline of the profile ofthe tine, and following the natural curvatureof the tine, to the midpoint of the straight linealong which the breadth is measured. (SeeHow to Measure a Tine diagram below)Traffic or Trafficking - means to buy, sell,trade or distribute for gain or considerationor to offer to do so.Upland Game Bird - includes the gallina-ceous birds, such as wild turkey, grouse, par-tridge, ptarmigan, pheasant, and quail.Vehicle - means a wheeled or trackeddevice in, on or by which a person or thing isor may be transported or drawn on ahighway.White-tailed Deer - FFoouurr PPooiinnttss oorrGGrreeaatteerr BBuucckk - means any buck having atleast four tines, including the brow tine, onone antler.

Wildlife - means raptors, threatenedspecies, endangered species, game and otherspecies of vertebrates prescribed as wildlifeby regulation.

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3 Point antler

WHITE-TAILEDDEER

4 Point antler

2.5

cm

2.5 cm

2.5 cm

2.5

cm

NON-PALMATEDPALMATED

BA

BAC

C

A

7 cm from tip,width 3 cm*

*on larger tines, the measurements can betaken at any point at least 2.5 cm from the tip.In diagram C (above) 7 cm was used as anexample of using a length/width combinationthat would confirm it as a legal tine.

NOT A TINE TINE TINE

C

7cm

from

the

tip

How to Measure a Tine

4 Point antlerMULE (BLACK-TAILED) DEER

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HUNTER EDUCAT I O NSince 1974, C o n s e rvation and OutdoorRecreation Education (CORE) has been aneducational program designed to ensure thatp r o s p e c t i ve new hunters meet acceptabl estandards of knowledge and skill for safe andethical participation in hunting.As of March 1, 1 9 9 8 , the BC W i l d l i fe Federa t i o n(BCWF) accepted the responsibility for thed e l i ve ry of the program and graduate recordke e p i n g . CORE graduates who are not aBCWF or affiliated club member are entitledto apply for a BCWF direct membership ath a l f - p ri c e, including the Out-door Edgemagazine and liability insura n c e.Although not compulsory, classroominstruction in CORE is recommended andmay be obtained through courses in adulteducation, community colleges, rod and gunclubs or course advertisements.The writtenexamination is based on: Outdoor Ethics,Firearm Handling, Hunting Regulations,Animal and Bird Identifi c a t i o n , O u t d o o rSu rv i v a l , F i rst Aid and Safe t y, and Hunter

H e ri t a g e, C o n s e rvation and W i l d l i feM a n a g e m e n t c h a p t e rs found in the COREm a nu a l .There is a $10.00 fee for each of thep ractical fi r e a rms handling and written exami-n a t i o n s .There is also a graduate fee of$30.00 paya ble to BCWF at the time ofp r o g ram completion used for COREp r o g ram delive ry support .The course requires about 21 hours ofself study and fi r e a rm handling practice basedupon the CORE manu a l . I n fo rmation on howto obtain the CORE manual and a list of cer-t i fied CORE examiners is av a i l a ble fromAccess Centre offi c e s , M o E , the BCWF offi c ein Burn a by, at 1-888-881-2293, the MoEwebsite atw w w. e nv. gov. b c. c a / f w / w i l d l i fe / h u n t i n g /re s i d e n t / e d u c a t i o n . h t m l,or the BCWFwebsite at w w w. b c w f . b c. c aFor a Bowhunter Education Progra mc o u rse recognized throughout Nort hA m e ri c a , c o n t a c t : BC A r c h e ry A s s o c i a t i o n ,w w w. a rc h e rya s s o c i a t i o n . b c. c a

BC RESIDENTHUNTER NUMBER

A BC resident (see Definitions section)m ay only have and use one hunter nu m b e r. I fyou lose your hunter number card, contact ag ove rnment agent in your area or the F&WB ra n c h ,V i c t o ria to obtain a duplicate. D ON OT obtain a new hunter nu m b e r, as thisviolates the Wi l d l i fe A c t R e g u l a t i o n s .It is important that the F&W Branch main-tains accurate records of hunter addressesand hunter nu m b e rs part i c u l a rly as theyrelate to Limited Entry Hunting, w i l d l i feh a rvest and hunter effo rt data requestedfrom hunters through report i n g , i n s p e c t i o nand surve y s .A member of the Canadian A rmed Forcesenrolled in continuing full-time militarys e rvice is eligible to obtain a HUNTERN U M B E R after making his/her perm a n e n tresidence in BC for 30 days immediatelyb e fore applying for the licence/HUNTERN u m b e r. Proof of hunter safety training is ap r e - r e q u i s i t e.

If the holder of a hunter number cardchanges his or her legal name, r e s i d e n t i a laddress or ceases to be a resident, he or shewithin 30 days of the address or namechange or date at which they cease to be ar e s i d e n t , must notify the Director of theF&W Branch of the address change, p r ov i d ea document evidencing the legal namechange or on ceasing to be a resident, s u r-render their hunter number card to theDirector of the F&W Bra n c h . If a pers o nwho holds a BC resident hunter nu m b e rcard ceases to be a BC resident, the hunternumber card is suspended as long as thep e rson is not a resident. For corr e s p o n-d e n c e, please info rm us of changes byw ri t i n g , quoting your Resident HunterN u m b e r, at F&W Bra n c h , M o E , PO Box9 3 7 4 , Stn Prov Gov t ,V i c t o ria BC V8W 9M4.See p. 40 for name/address change fo rm .

OPEN SEASONSThere is NO OPEN SEASON FORANY WILDLIFE – except as indicated inthis Synopsis. It is unlawful to hunt at anytime during the year except within theopen season, or by authority of a permitissued under the Wildlife Act.To define open seasons for big game,small game and game birds, the province isdivided into Management Units (MUs).Hunting seasons are shown in regionalschedules on the following pages. All seasondates shown are inclusive.Where an open season does not applyto the entire Management Unit, a referenceis given to maps showing the area anddescribing the applicable regulation.P u blished seasons in this Synopsis cease tobe in effect in any area closed by the Ministryof Forests and Range and are in effect for thed u ration of the forest closure order.Hunting season dates may only bechanged in season by order of the Minister.Such changes will be given local publicity.Check w w w. e nv. gov. b c.ca/fw fo r u p d a t e sb e fore your hunt.

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WATERFOWLERHERITAGE DAYS

�Waterfowler Heritage Days (WHDs) forthe hunting of ducks and geese continue inRegions 1 to 6 and 8. Only young huntersat least 10 years of age and less than 19years of age who have met all provincialrequirements are permitted to hunt, andthey must be accompanied by a licensedadult hunter.The adult hunter can accom-pany a maximum of 2 youth hunters.Theadult hunter can guide and advise theyoung hunter but is not permitted to hunt.See individual regions for season dates.General open seasons in the affectedregions may be reduced by 2 (or 1) daysso that the overall number of hunting daysfor migratory game birds remainsunchanged. Federal regulations have beenamended to exempt young hunters fromhaving to purchase the federal MigratoryGame Bird Hunting Permit when participat-ing in WHDs. Provincial regulations havebeen amended to exempt young huntersfrom having to purchase the provincialhunting licence or the junior hunting licencewhen participating in WHDs. In addition,youth at least 10 years of age and less than19 years of age are exempt from therequirement to complete hunter safetytraining (CORE) prior to participating inWHDs. NOTE:Youth who wish to huntducks and geese outside of designatedWHDs or who wish to hunt for any otherspecies of game, must purchase the appro-priate licence and, if 14 years of age orolder, must complete CORE.

ABORIGINAL HUNTING�The first priority of the Ministry ofEnvironment is to ensure the long-termconservation of wildlife populations andtheir habitats.The Ministry also recognizesthat Indian people have aboriginal rights toharvest wildlife for sustenance (food, socialand ceremonial purposes) in their tradition-al areas. Such uses of wildlife must be sus-tainable, and harvesting methods must notjeopardize safety or the use and enjoymentof property. Any hunting of wildlife speciesfor sale or barter, in whole or in part, is notlegal, except as authorized by regulation orwhere there is a demonstrated aboriginalor treaty right to do so.�Under the Wildlife Act ‘Indian’ means aperson who is defined as a status Indianunder the Indian Act (Canada).

�Indians who are residents of BritishColumbia are not required to obtain anytype of hunting licence under theWildlife Act. Indians who are residents of BCand are exercising an aboriginal right tohunt for sustenance purposes within a tra-ditionally-used area are required to complywith hunting regulations related to publichealth and public safety. In situations whereconservation of a particular species is ofconcern and compliance with hunting regu-lations is required by Indians belonging to aFirst Nation group, there will be prior con-sultation with the affected First Nation inaccordance with Ministry policy and proce-dures.These restrictions may include therequirement for Limited Entry Hunting(LEH) authorizations. Prior to undertakingany hunting activity, individuals shouldinquire with their appropriate First Nationofficials or with the MoE regional office withrespect to any specific requirements thatmay apply to them.�Indians who are residents of BC andwish to hunt outside their traditionally-usedareas must do so in accordance with theHunting Regulations.This includes makingapplication for a LEH authorization via theLEH draw. If an individual is in doubtregarding a traditional hunting area orpractice, they should be in contact with theappropriate First Nations officials and theregional Wildlife Program staff to discussspecific situationsMétis Hunters A reminder that all Métis individuals intend-ing to hunt in the upcoming season arerequired, under the Wildlife Act, to hold avalid hunting licence and comply with allappropriate hunting regulations.Thisincludes obtaining appropriate specieslicences and complying with Limited EntryHunting Regulations.

LIMITED ENTRY HUNTING�Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) seasons areopen only to hunters who have drawn theappropriate LEH authorization. LEH seasonsand open seasons may coincide for somespecies in some management units if: a) theclass of animal (sex, age, etc.) is different, or b)a portion of the management unit is availablefor LEH only.�Species licences are required in addition toan LEH authorization.�Maps showing LEH zones for seasons thatcoincide with open seasons are included inthis Synopsis for reference. Hunters shouldrefer to the Limited Entry Hunting Synopsispublished each spring for specific LEH maps.

LICENCE REQUIREMENTS�In order to purchase a hunting licence, a BCresident 14 years of age or older must showtheir valid Hunter Number card (see BCResident Hunter Number section).�You may be asked to produce photo identi-fication when purchasing a hunting licence.�BC Resident Hunter Number Cards areavailable only at Government Agents’ offices,or the F&W Branch (2975 Jutland Rd,Victoria).1. A Hunter Number Card may only be

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2. A person 14 years of age or older andunder 19 must apply for a hunting licencein person in the presence of a parent orguardian, who must sign an"Acknowledgement of Responsibility" forhis/her son, daughter or ward. Huntersunder the age of 19 must be accompanied

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and closely supervised while hunting bya person who is 19 years of age or olderand who holds a hunting licence.

•No one under the age of 10 may hunt.A person who causes or allows aperson under the age of 10 to huntwildlife commits an offence.

•When a BC resident who is 10 years ofage or older completes CORE, he orshe is entitled to a BC Resident HunterNumber Card, and to have a bag limitof his or her own, to purchase a huntinglicence, and to enter the limited entryhunting draw.

3. A Junior Hunting Licence can only beissued to a parent or guardian on behalfof his/her child or ward who is 10 yearsof age or older and under the age of 14.The junior hunter need not have com-pleted a hunter training program butmust be accompanied and under theclose personal supervision of an adultwho carries the proper licences.Wildlifetaken by the junior under this licence isincluded in the bag limit of the accom-panying licensed adult. No specieslicences may be purchased with thejunior licence. However, during a huntingseason, a licensed junior hunter mayaccompany and hunt with an adultholding a valid Limited Entry Huntingauthorization and a valid species licence.

4. Non-residents’ qualifications for a JuniorHunting Licence are the same as in (3.)with the exception that they may nothunt for a species for which a LimitedEntry Hunting authorization has beenissued to the accompanying adult.

�For Information regarding AboriginalHunting, refer to page 7.�All licences issued under the Wildlife Actare non-transferable and non-refundable.

BUYING LICENCES�Resident hunting licences are available atall Government Agents’ Offices, and othercommercial outlets and sporting goodsstores. Non-resident hunting licences areavailable from Government Agents and theF&W Branch in Victoria (4th Flr, 2975Jutland Rd). Non-residents may also obtaintheir licences by mail from F&W Branch(PO Box 9374 Stn Prov Govt,Victoria, BCV8W 9M4). Please note that non-residentlicences are NOT available from commer-cial outlets and/or sporting goods stores.�Duplicates for misplaced, lost, stolen oraccidentally destroyed licences are availablefrom Vendors and Government Agents’offices for a fee of $10.00 plus GST. AStatement of Loss is required. DO NOTpurchase another original licence from asporting goods store or similar non-govern-ment licence issuer, as this will automaticallyshow on the records that you have beenissued more than the legal limit of currentlicences, which is an offence under theWildlife Act.

DEER LICENCES�A person must not possess more than15 of any current year deer licences.Thecombination of deer licences may include amaximum of 3 mule deer and 3 white-tailed deer licences.�There are special deer licences (QueenCharlotte Islands Deer Licences) whichallow hunters to exceed the 2 deer baglimit for the Skeena Region and the 3 deerprovincial bag limit up to a maximum of 15deer when hunting on the QueenCharlotte Islands (MUs 6-12, 6-13). Up to 3regular mule deer licences can be used onthe Queen Charlottes, but they will counttoward the regional and provincial baglimits. (For example, if a mule deer licence isused in MU 6-12 or 6-13, a hunter will beprevented from pursuing deer elsewhere inthe Skeena Region, and it will count towardsthe 3-deer provincial bag limit).

MIGRATORY BIRDS�When hunting migratory game birds, youmust carry with you a valid CanadianMigratory Game Bird hunting permit inaddition to any required provincial huntinglicence.The permit is available at any PostOffice.�The Bird Banding Laboratory inMaryland collates all North American birdbanding records. If you find a banded migra-tory bird, please report it on their websiteat www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/homepage/call800.htm.

BEARSBC’s Bear Parts Trade Ban�To protect grizzly and black bears, theBC government imposed a ban on thecommercial trade in certain bear partseffective February 1, 1993 which continuesto be an important step toward reducingthe illegal killing of these animals. Manyjurisdictions in western North Americahave similar bans in place.�The BC regulation forbids the posses-sion, trafficking, importing and exporting ofbear galls, including any part or derivative ofthe gall bladder, and genitalia. It also bansimporting, exporting or trafficking in bearpaws separated from the carcass or hide,although possession of bear paws is stillpermitted to allow for personal and cere-monial use.�Hunters are not committing an offense ifthey remove the gall bladder from thecarcass and leave the gall bladder at the killsite, or, if they move the bear from the killsite and they, within 48 hours, dispose ofthe gut pile including the gall bladder.

KEEPING YOUR LICENCES& RECORDS

�Hunters should keep all documentsunder which an animal was taken until theanimal has been consumed. In the case of amounted trophy or a tanned hide, thelicence and Compulsory Inspection DataSheet should be kept in a safe place indefi-

HUNTING NEAR A NATIONAL PARK?You need to know . . .

In Canada’s National Parks and National Park Reserves it is prohibited to:• Hunt, trap or disturb wildlife.• Feed or entice wildlife to approach.• Remove or collect any kind of natural object (e.g. antlers, skulls, mushrooms,

fossils).• Possess a firearm or bow except on a highway and in townsites where

they must be unloaded and encased.• Communicate by radio, telephone or walkie-talkie the location of any wildlife

within the park.

Upon request by Park Warden or Peace Officer:• Allow the inspection of any wildlife, firearm or trap in any person’s possession.• Provide documentation to legally possess any wildlife.

Close to the Boundary?• It is your responsibility to know where you are in relation to park boundaries.

Obtain appropriate maps or contact park offices.

Report suspicious activities: 1-877-852-3100 (toll free)For more information:Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-837-1194Kootenay National Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-347-9361Yoho National Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-343-6829Pacific Rim National Park Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-726-7165Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-559-8818Gulf Islands National Park Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250-654-4000

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nitely. If a person wishes to transfer thetrophy to someone else or requires anexport permit to move it out of theprovince, production of the original docu-mentation makes the transfer or theissuance of a permit much easier. It willgreatly assist MoE staff if, when a huntersells a trophy, the licences and other docu-mentation are transferred with the trophyto the new owner.

NON-RESIDENT HUNTERSBig Game Guided Hunts�Non-residents of British Columbiahunting big game must be accompanied bya licensed BC guide. When purchasing biggame species licences, non-residents mustprovide the Licensing office with the nameof the guide outfitter, the guide’s licencenumber, the management unit(s) in whichthe hunt will take place and the dates ofthe hunt. On completion of the hunt, non-residents must obtain a completed form ofdeclaration from their guide. Failure to doso constitutes an offence on the part of thehunter and the guide.

Big Game Accompanied Hunts�A non-resident of BC who is a residentof Canada or a Canadian citizen may beaccompanied by a resident of BC whoholds a Permit to Accompany. Only onePermit to Accompany will be issued to aperson in a licence year.

�The BC resident applying for this permitmust be a Canadian citizen or permanentresident of Canada who has held a BChunting licence and a big game specieslicence for 3 of the 5 years preceding appli-cation (or 2 of the 5 years preceding appli-cation if the applicant has completedC.O.R.E).This person must obtain therequired permit at least one month priorto hunting. Applications for permits areavailable at Government Agent offices, thePermit & Authorization Bureau, or electron-ically from the MoE website:www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb/applica-tions.html. (See Wildlife Permits &Commercial Licences article, page 19.) �The non-residents must show the Permitto Accompany or a copy indicating thename of the permittee when purchasingtheir big game species licences.�A non-resident who is not a resident ofCanada and is not a Canadian citizen, mayalso be eligible under the Permit toAccompany providing they qualify underone of the required relationship categories(ie, if accompanied by a father, brother, son,uncle, nephew, grandson, grandfather,mother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, grand-daughter, grandmother, spouse, father-in-law,mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law,brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, but excludescousins).

�Permits to Accompany may not be avail-able for all species and areas (for example,thinhorn sheep). Please contact the Permitand Authorization Service Bureau toll freeat 1-866-433-7272 (Victoria: 952-0932) formore information.�Royalties are payable on animals takenunder a Permit to Accompany (see RoyaltyFees section).Small Game�It is not necessary for a non-resident ofBritish Columbia to be accompanied by alicensed guide when hunting for small game(includes game birds).Handguns�It is illegal to hunt with a handgun in BC.See page 3 for definition.�There are special handgun restrictions inCanada. Please contact the R.C.M.P. fordetails before bringing a handgun intoCanada.

FEDERAL FIREARMSLEGISLATION

�A BC hunting licence does not giveauthority to carry a firearm.�For information on the Canadian FirearmLicence, contact Canadian Firearm Centreat 1-800-731-4000 or visit the website at www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca.

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Hunting Licence FeesThe following fees apply province-wide.Additional licence requirements are indicat-ed under certain regional schedules.Prices do not include G.S.T.A BC resident to hunt all game . .$32.00★▲

A BC Resident who is 65 years of age or over to hunt all game . . . . . .$7.00★

A resident of Canada (not BC), or aCanadian citizen to hunt all game

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00★

A non-resident to hunt all game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$180.00★

A person to hunt in the Fraser ValleySpecial Area (See Region 2) . . . . . .$10.00★

A person to hunt in the Gulf Islands SpecialArea. All islands in MU 1-1 (exceptVancouver Island) and Denman andHornby Islands in MU 1-6 . . . . . . . . . .$2.00

A junior hunting licence - to a person10 years of age or older and under age 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.00★▲

Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00▲

Queen Charlotte Island (QCI) Deer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.00★Non-Resident QCI Deer . . . . . . . .$25.00★

★ Includes surcharge for the HabitatConservation Trust Fund (HCTF).

▲ A youth hunting ducks or geese duringWaterfowler Heritage Days does notrequire a hunting licence, junior huntinglicence or the Canada Migratory GameBird Hunting Permit. TheAcknowledgement of Responsibility,signed by a parent or guardian, is stillrequired.

Species Licence FeesSpecies licences are required for the hunting ofthe following animals and are required inaddition to the basic hunting licences.Fees include HCTF surcharge, but not G.S.T.

~ BIG GAME ~ BC Non-BC

Resident ResidentBison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$70.00 . . . .$700.00Black Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00 . . . .$180.00Bobcat ✱ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.00 . . . . .$40.00Caribou ✱ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00 . . . .$230.00Cougar ✱ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30.00 . . . .$230.00Deer ▼ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.00 . . . .$125.00(mule, white-tailed and fallow deer)Elk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 . . . .$250.00Grizzly Bear ✱ . . . . . . . . . .$80.00 . . .$1,030.00Lynx ✱ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.00 . . . . .$40.00Moose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00 . . . .$250.00Mountain Goat ✱ . . . . . . .$40.00 . . . .$350.00Mountain Sheep ✱ . . . . . .$60.00 . . . .$620.00Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No Licence . . . .$50.00Wolverine ✱ . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.00 . . . . .$40.00

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Resident ResidentUpland Game No SpeciesBirds Licence Required $50.00

Small Game* No Species No SpeciesLicence Required Licence Required

✱ Species licences for these species are notvalid until 2 days after the date of issue.

▼ Mule deer licence also valid for black-tailed and fallow deer.

* Except upland game birds

Duplicate LicencesTo a person who can satisfactorily provehis hunting and/or species licences havebeen lost or destroyed (a Statement ofLoss is required) for :

Seniors, Gulf Islands and Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.00All Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.00

It is unlawful to use another person’slicence or permit, or to loan ortransfer any licence or permit underany circumstances.

Licence CancellationIt is unlawful to be in possession of a biggame animal without a properly cancelledspecies licence or otherwise by licence,permit, or as provided by regulation. Anyperson who kills any of the above big gamespecies must immediately cancel the appro-priate species licence.

All hunting and species licencesexpire March 31, 2008

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National Parks�Hunting is prohibited in all NationalParks.The law requires that all firearmstransported in National Parks be disman-tled, carried in a closed case or wrappedand tied securely in such a manner as notto expose any part of the firearm.�Firearms are also not permitted outsideof a vehicle, vessel or aircraft in a NationalPark unless they are being moved into, orout of, a person’s premises, or with apermit issued by the park superintendent.

Regional District Parks�Hunting and the discharge of firearms isprohibited in and within 100 m of allRegional District Parks.�Contact the Regional District in thelocality you wish to hunt for information onnew parks.

National Wildlife Areas andMigratory Bird Sanctuaries�Hunting is prohibited in National WildlifeAreas (NWAs) and Migratory BirdSanctuaries (MBSs) unless a special federalpermit is granted or notices to the contraryare posted. Blue signs depicting a loon markthe boundaries of NWAs and MBSs.Contact the Canadian Wildlife Service inDelta for more information (604) 940-4560.

Provincial Parks, Conservancies,Recreation Areas and Protected AreasVisit www.bcparks.ca for more information onactivities allowed or prohibited in specific parks.�Hunting and the discharge of firearms, orbows is prohibited in many Provincial Parks,Conservancies, Recreation Areas andProtected Areas. Only those Parks,Conservancies, Recreation Areas andProtected Areas listed in the regionalschedules are open to hunting and/or thedischarge of firearms and bows, and onlyduring the legal hunting season as describedin the schedules.�When a Provincial Park, Conservancies,Recreation Area or Protected Area isclosed to hunting or there is no openseason for any species, both the possessionand discharge of a firearm or bow are pro-hibited except when authorized by a parkofficer. Possession is only allowed whensuch weapons are carried within a vehicleor when authorized by a park officer.�The use of horses and motor vehicles(including motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVsand other self-propelled vehicles or cycles)is generally prohibited in Provincial Parks,Conservancies, Recreation Areas andProtected Areas except where specificallyauthorized. All motor vehicles on park

roads must be licensed. Use of aircraft toarrive at or depart from some parks isrestricted.�It is prohibited to hunt or discharge afirearm or bow in a Provincial Park,Conservancies, Recreation Area or ProtectedArea within 400 metres of either side of thecentre line of any park road or highwayexcept as authorized by a park officer, unlessotherwise stated in this Synopsis for a specificroad. A park road is a road in a park orrecreation area that is designated and devel-oped for licensed motor vehicles. Contact theregional office for further information, orconsult the Park, Conservancy and RecreationArea Regulation.�Individuals hunting in a Provincial Park,Conservancies, Recreation Area orProtected Area should be aware that thePark Act and Park, Conservancy andRecreation Area Regulation applies.�Note: Protected areas that have beenestablished since the deadline for changesto the hunting regulations for 2007/08(February 2007) will have no change to theirstatus unless specified in these regulations.�It is unlawful to trap, dispose of wildlifeparts, or discharge a firearm, bow orcrossbow within the developed portion ofa BC Forest Service Recreation site orInterpretive Forest site as defined in theForest Recreation Regulation.�Hunters should note that big gameseasons in most parks are under LimitedEntry Hunting (LEH) restrictions. Consultthe current LEH Synopsis for map details.�Hunters are encouraged to remove gutpiles from near hiking trails or known areasof recreational use or, if that is not possible,to advise park staff of kill locations.

Ecological Reserves�Hunting, trapping and angling are prohibitedin Ecological Reserves in British Columbia.Thedischarge of a firearm, or bow is prohibited. Acomplete list of Ecological Reserves includingdetailed maps and legal descriptions is avail-able from the regional office, or from BCParks headquarters at PO Box 9398 Stn ProvGovt,Victoria, BC V8W 9M9.�Most ecological reserves are also referencedin the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th Edition.

Municipal Restrictions�Most municipalities have local bylawsrestricting and controlling the use of firearmsand bows within their boundaries. Consultmunicipal clerks for details of closures.�Municipal bylaws that affect the discharge offirearms and/or bows are NOT included inthis synopsis.Indian Reserves�Indian Reserves are private land. Permissionmust be obtained from the local Indian businessoffice in order to hunt on or across these lands.Recreation Access Management PlansA copy of the following plans is located onlineat http://ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/ilmb/lup/srmp/southern/southern_rocky/index.htm

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UNAUTHORIZED USE OFCABINS

�While in the back country you may haveoccasion to encounter cabins of varioussorts.These belong to someone engaged in alegitimate business such as trapping orguiding.They are private and are not to beentered, damaged or disturbed. Hunterethics, courtesy and respect are relied uponso that additions to the regulations imposingsevere sanctions are not necessary.

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS�Several laws govern public access towildlife and several types of closures specifi-cally limit access by licensed hunters orothers. In brief the following laws apply:1. Trespass Act - The provincial Trespass Act sets

out strict limits on any public access toenclosed private land. Private property isconsidered enclosed if any one of the followingconditions are met:

● there are clearly visible signs prohibitingtrespassing posted at each ordinary accesspoint; or

● the property is surrounded by a lawfulfence; or

● the property is surrounded by a naturalboundary such as a river bank or a 4 1/2foot hedge.

● In the Fraser Valley, and to a lesser extentelsewhere in agricultural areas, local sportinggroups (clubs) have made private arrange-ments with landowners to exclude otherhunters. Such areas are frequently posted tono trespassing by these sporting groups.

2. Forest and Range Practices Act(Section 58) - Motorized recreationregulation orders to restrict the use ofmotorized recreation vehicles such as ATVsand snowmobiles may be established invarious areas around the Province.Theseareas are signed with information identifyingthe type of motorized use that is restricted,the area where the restriction applies andthe period of the year when the restriction isin effect. In addition this information isavailable at local Ministry of Forests andRange district offices.

Please note that cutting trails androads on Crown land is illegalwithout proper authority.

3. Wildlife Act (Section 39) - A person is notpermitted to hunt on cultivated land or onCrown land which is subject to a grazing leasewhile the land is occupied by livestock, withoutthe consent of the owner, lessee or occupantof the land.

�In addition to the above, there is authority underprovisions of the Wildlife Act to limit access byhunters or other persons. Relevant regulationsinclude the Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulationand the Public Access Prohibition Regulation.

NOTICE!TO HUNTERSTo enter, hunt over or trap in

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No Hunting Areas�It is unlawful to hunt or discharge afirearm within 100 metres of a church,school building, school yard, playground,regional district park, dwelling house, orfarm or ranch building that is occupied bypersons or domestic animals. Owners andoccupiers or their employees or agents areexempted near dwelling houses or farm orranch buildings in order to protect cropsand livestock.

No Shooting Areas�It is unlawful to discharge a firearm in aNo Shooting Area (see Definitions section).No Shooting Areas as prescribed under theWildlife Act are open to the use of bows(including crossbows) unless specificallyrestricted (see regional sections).

HIGHWAY NO SHOOTING AREAS

�It is unlawful to discharge a firearm orhunt within the road allowances of allnumbered highways and any two lane orgreater public road in BC that is maintainedby the Ministry of Transportation (or theirContractors), the federal government oranother province or territory.The roadallowance extends:(a) 15 metres on either side of the middle of

a road with less than three lanes, or (b) 15 metres from the edge of the paved

surface of a highway with three lanes ormore, or

(c) to the boundary of private or cultivatedland, whichever comes first.

�In addition to the above universal restric-tion, several major or heavily populatedroutes in the province have an additional400 m area bordering the road allowancein which the discharge of a firearm using asingle projectile is prohibited.The dischargeof a shotgun using shot only is permitted.These areas are listed in the section “400 mSingle Projectile Prohibited Areas”.�The major purpose of these restrictionsis to address the problems associated withincreasing public pressure for more closuresnear rural roads, where the urban public isexpanding residential properties, often atconsiderable distances from main urbancentres.The above restrictions, althoughperhaps initially are more than required forsome parts of the province, will be univer-sal and, more importantly, universally under-stood.�These restrictions address safetyconcerns that have been expressed bymany residents living in previously unre-stricted rural areas. Use common sense andif in doubt, don’t shoot!NOTE: Other closures that may be morerestrictive on some highways or roads arelisted below or under the Regional Schedules.

Hwy 99 No Shooting Area�The discharge of firearms is prohibitedwithin 400 m west of the road allowanceand 1 km east of the road allowance ofHighway 99 between the northernboundary of the District Municipality ofWest Vancouver and the southernboundary of the District Municipality ofSquamish.Hwy 118 No Shooting Area�The discharge of firearms is prohibitedwithin 400 m on either side of the roadallowance of Highway 118 (Topley LandingRoad) between the intersection of Highway118 and Highway 16 at Topley Landing andGranisle in the Skeena region.

400m SINGLE PROJECTILE(FIREARM)

PROHIBITED AREAS�The discharge of a firearm using a singleprojectile is prohibited within 400 m (1/4mile) on either side of the road allowanceof following portions of the highways androads in British Columbia listed below:Hwy 5 (Coquihalla Highway) between Hope and

the junction of Highways 1 and 5 at Kamloops;Hwy 6 between Bench Creek and Banting Creek;Hwy 16 between the boundary of the City of

Prince Rupert and the British Columbia -Alberta interprovincial boundary;

Hwy 20 between Bella Coola and the westerlyboundary of Tweedsmuir Park;

Hwy 27 from the junction with Route 16(Yellowhead) west of Vanderhoof to Fort St.James;

Hwy 29 between the intersection of Highway29 with Highway 97 in the vicinity of theVillage of Chetwynd and the intersection ofHighway 29 with Highway 97 in the vicinityof Charlie Lake, Peace River Land District;

Hwy 35 between Francois Lake and Burns Lake;Hwy 37 between the intersection of Highway

37 with Highway 16 and the boundary ofthe District of Kitimat;

Hwy 37 between the Skeena River Bridge atKitwanga Post Office, Cassiar Land District,and the intersection of said highway withHighway 37A at Meziadin Junction;

Hwy 37A between the intersection of saidhighway and Highway 37 at MeziadinJunction and the boundary of the District ofStewart at Bitter Creek;

Hwy 39 from the junction with Highway 97north of Mcleod Lake to its intercept withthe municipal boundaries of the City ofMackenzie;

Hwy 97 those portions of the CaribouHighway from Cottonwood River to PrinceGeorge, the John Hart Highway from PrinceGeorge to Dawson Creek, and the AlaskaHighway from Dawson Creek to Lower Post;

Canyon Drive (Road 520) betweenHudson’s Hope and the W.A.C. Bennett Dam;

Twelve Mile Road (Road 190) betweenRoad 520 and Dunlevy Creek.

400m NO HUNTING ORSHOOTING AREAS

�Hunting and the discharge of firearms isprohibited within 400 m (1/4 mile) of theroad allowance of the following highways:

Highways in all Provincial ParksHwy 3 (Crowsnest Highway) between Hope

and Manning Park, Manning Park and Princeton.Hwy 97C (Okanagan Connector, Phase III)

between its junction with Highway 97 nearPeachland and its junction with Highway 5 nearAspen Grove.

NO HUNTING and NO SHOOTING AREAS

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DURING YOUR HUNT

WHAT IS “WILDLIFE”?�All native species of animals in theprovince excluding invertebrates and fish aswell as several non-native species havebeen designated as wildlife, giving them fullprotection under provisions of the Wildlife Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 488.Thesespecies may not be hunted, killed, captured,kept as pets or used for commercialpurposes unless specifically allowed by reg-ulation or by authority of a permit fromMoE. Schedules “B” and “C” of theDesignation and Exemption Regulation listwildlife that are known to destroy propertyand/or are detrimental to native wildlife.These species have fewer restrictions regu-lating their hunting, killing or capturing. Anycapture or killing of these species must stillabide by provincial laws regarding thehumane treatment of animals.Schedule B

�Schedule "B" lists animals that may becaptured or killed only for the specificpurpose of protecting property unless anopen season is designated by regulation(see Regional Schedules for open seasons).(a) Scapanus orarius - coast mole(b) Lepus americanus - snowshoe hare(c) all of the species of the sub family

Arvicolinae and lemmings, exceptOndonatra zibethicus - muskrat.

(d) Neotoma cinerea - bushy-tailed woodrat(e) all species of the genus Peromyscus -

deer mice(f) Erethizon dorsatum - porcupine(g) Thomomys talpoides - northern pocket

gopher(h) Marmota flaviventris - yellow-bellied

marmot(i) Marmota monax - woodchuck(j) Spermophilus columbianus - Columbian

ground squirrel(k) Mephitis mephitis - striped skunk(l) Procyon lotor - raccoon(m) Spilogale putorius - spotted skunk

Schedule C

�Schedule "C" animals can be captured orkilled anywhere and at any time in BC.Schedule “C” birds may be hunted using elec-tronic calls. You do not need a hunting licenceto hunt or kill the following Schedule “C” wildlife:(a) Rana catesbeiana - American bullfrog(b) all species of the family Chelydridae -

snapping turtles(c) Didelphis virginiana - North American

opossum(d) Sylvilagus floridanus - eastern cottontail(e) Oryctolagus cuniculus - European rabbit(f) Myocastor coypus - nutria(g) all species of the genus Sciurus - grey

squirrels and fox squirrels

(h) Passer domesticus - house sparrow(i) Sturnus vulgaris - European starling(j) Columbia livia - rock dove (domestic

pigeon)�You do need a hunting licence to hunt thefollowing Schedule “C” wildlife UNLESS youare hunting them on your property or theyare damaging your property:(a) all species of the genus Corvus - crows,

except Corvus corax - common raven(b) Pica pica - black-billed magpie(c) Molothrus ater - brown-headed

cowbird and the eggs of this birdspecies may be destroyed.

COLLARED WILDLIFE�Please avoid shooting any collared,implanted or ear-tagged wildlife. Collaredanimals carry radio transmitters forresearch purposes. If you inadvertently kill acollared, implanted or ear-tagged animal,contact the local MoE regional office imme-diately, because the meat may or may notbe fit for human consumption.The collarmust be returned.

ILLEGAL GUIDING�The Wildlife Act defines "guide" as: "a personwho for compensation or reward received orpromised, accompanies and assists anotherperson to hunt wildlife".�It is unlawful to act as, or offer to act as, aguide for fish or game for compensation orreward unless licensed to do so.�A person must possess a valid BritishColumbia Guide Outfitter Licence or AssistantGuide Licence in order to legally guidehunters.The government licences guides toensure that their activities can be closely moni-tored and regulated.�MoE intends to increase its enforcementefforts to stop illegal guiding.A person whoguides without the proper licence commits anoffence.A person who uses the services of anillegal guide may, as a party to the offence, becharged and convicted of the same offence.

ILLEGAL TRANSPORTING�The definition of “transporter” in theWildlife Act Commercial ActivitiesRegulation is as follows: “transporter”means a person who, for money or othercompensation, transports a hunter to, fromor between locations so that the huntercan hunt but does not include a personwho operates a scheduled commercialflight or a chartered aircraft unless theperson also provides ground transporta-tion, accommodation or other groundservices to the hunter.�A person must not act as a transporterunless the person holds a transport licenceor a guide outfitter licence issued undersection 15 of the Wildlife Act.

PENALTIES�We will be tough with violators of ourconservation laws and invaluable wildliferesource! See Important Notice on page 15.

IT’S UNLAWFUL1. to make a false statement to an Officer,

Conservation Officer, or Constable.2. to capture, possess or keep in captivity

any live wildlife without a permit.3. to possess or wantonly take, injure or

destroy a bird, egg, or the nest of a birdexcept those designated by regulations,(ie: crows, house sparrows, cowbirds,magpies, rock doves or European starlingsor their egg or nest).

4. to buy or sell migratory birds (or theireggs or nests).

5. to traffic in live wildlife, wildlife meat oroffer to do so except as authorized bypermit.

6. to traffic in dead wildlife or a part ofwildlife except when the wildlife waslawfully killed in BC during an openseason under the Wildlife Act or lawfullybrought into BC, or when trafficking incast antlers or when the wildlife or partof wildlife has been processed into aproduct that no longer resembles theoriginal wildlife or part.

7. to discharge, dump, discard or disposeof litter.

8. to shoot, hunt or capture any hawk,falcon, owl or eagle except underpermit.

9. to deface any notice posted underauthority of the Wildlife Act.

10. to damage or interfere with a lawfully-set trap.

11. to hunt a grizzly bear or black bear lessthan 2 years old or any bear in itscompany.

12. to hunt the white (Kermode) or blue(Glacier) colour phases of the black bear.

13. to hunt a cougar kitten (any cougar withspots or under 1 yr of age) or any cougaraccompanying it.

14. to kill or wound wildlife by accident or toprotect life or property and fail topromptly report the killing to an Officer.

15. to kill wildlife while in the process ofcommitting offences against any statuteincluding, but not limited to, the Wildlife Act. Examples would be wildlifetaken while trespassing on privateproperty or on mine property in viola-tion of the Mine Safety Code.

16. to intentionally feed or attempt to feeddangerous wildlife (cougar, coyote, wolfand bear) except when lawfullyengaged in hunting or trapping wherebaiting is authorised.

It’s Unlawful is continued on page 18

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Hunting is a privilege in British Columbia.Thisprivilege is defined in laws that aim to protectthe wildlife resource and ensure safe andethical hunting practices. Failure to complywith the law can lead to significant court andlicence actions.

A hunter may be charged with an offenceunder provincial or federal law. A convictedhunter will be subject to the penalties associ-ated with the law that has been broken, asruled by the courts. Examples of laws that mayaffect hunters include, but are not limited to:the Wildlife Act, the Migratory Birds ConventionAct, and the Criminal Code.

Hunters should be aware that aside fromnormal court action, section 24 of the WildlifeAct allows the Director of F&W Branch tocancel, suspend, or require the re-taking ofCORE training on any licences that are issuedunder the Wildlife Act and its regulations.

These licence actions do not go through thecourt system and are exercised at the discretion of the Director.This additional toolprovides more options for penalizing thosewho choose to break the law and encouragescompliance with the Wildlife Act and its regula-tions.

What Does the Director ConsiderWhen Making a Decision?

The Director may consider imposing licenceaction if:● A hunter is found to have committed a viola-

tion resulting in high risk of serious injury;● A hunter is found in violation of the same

section of the Wildlife Act or its regulationson more than one occasion;

● A hunter is found in violation of differentsections of the Wildlife Act or its regulationson more than one occasion, where thenumber of violations indicates a general lackof commitment to compliance;

● A hunter has failed to comply with aprevious order within a reasonable time;

● A hunter knowingly or with reckless disre-gard violates one or more sections of theWildlife Act or its regulations. Reckless dis-regard includes when a violation resultsfrom ignorance of the Act or it regula-tions due to a refusal to read them ortake other steps to find out a hunter’sobligations; or

● The Director considers that the circum-stances may warrant an administrativepenalty.

In reviewing licence actions, the Directorprovides an opportunity for the hunter to beheard.This is the hunter’s opportunity toinform the Director of any and all events thattook place.The Director will review the fileand the submission and will make a decisionbased on all of the documents provided.

What Types of Penalties Can theHunter Face?

We will continue to advocate and prescribepenalties to the furthest extent possible underthe law in dealing with violators of our conser-vation laws and threats to our invaluablewildlife resource.

● The hunter’s licences can be cancelled forup to 30 years.

● The hunter may be subject to a fine/impris-onment, which will be:

- up to $25,000 and/or 6 months imprison-ment for the majority of offences underthe Wildlife Act ($500 to $50,000 and/or 1year imprisonment forsubsequent offences);

- up to $50,000 and/or 6 months imprison-ment for offences that could harm thewildlife resource or that reflect seriousunethical practices related to illegal huntingor trapping ($1,000 to $100,000 and/or 1year imprisonment forsubsequent offences); and

- $1,000 to $100,000 and/or 1 year impris-onment for offences related to the illegaltrade in live wildlife or killing endangeredspecies ($2,000 to $150,000 and/or 18months imprisonment forsubsequent offences.)

● If the hunter does not pay a fine(s)imposed for wildlife offence(s), all licences,permits and Limited Entry Hunting autho-rizations issued under the Wildlife Act will beautomatically cancelled, and the hunter willbe ineligible to obtain new licences untilthe fine(s) is/are paid.

● The hunter’s migratory game bird permitcan be cancelled.

● If a hunter has had their hunting licenceprivileges suspended or cancelled, they areineligible to apply for Limited EntryHunting.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: HUNTER PENALTIES

What should you do if you harvest an animal in error?Mistakes happen. Either through poor judgement, inexperienceor at times through a freak series of unavoidable circumstances,each year countless animals are mistakenly killed. Many are selfreported but many more are left in the bush to rot. TheConservation Officer Service wants to encourage those whomake such a mistake to come forward. In circumstances wheresuch animals are recovered by the COS the meat will be dis-tributed and utilized by those in need.Hunters who self report such kills will be viewed in a differentlight than those who intentionally kill an illegal animal or fail toreport the matter. The Conservation Officer Service believesthat the true test of a hunter is not whether or not a mistake ismade, but how he/she deals with that mistake.

All self reported unlawful kills will be investigated and theappropriate action will be assessed by the officer.

What should you do?

Immediately cancel your species licenceand mark in ink on the species licence pagethat your intention is to self report.● If you have telephone service, call the

RAPP number and seek direction froma Conservation Officer.

● If you are within close proximity of aphone but it will require sometraveling, field dress that animal to prevent spoilage, leavethe carcass at the scene and go to a location where a callto the RAPP number can be made.

● If you are in a remote location and telephone contact is notpossible, field dress that animal to prevent spoilage, care forthe carcass until you enter a location where a phone call tothe RAPP number can be made.

RAPP number 1- 877-952-7277

HUNTER NOTICE

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Firearms

Archery Provincial BagLimits

Rifles Shotguns

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Bison No Yes7 No Bow E 1

Black Bear 6 No Yes Yes1 Bow A, C, D 2*

Bobcat Yes Yes Yes1 Bow B, C, D 5*

Caribou No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1

Cougar No Yes Yes1 Bow A, C, D 2*

Deer No Yes Yes1 Bow B, C, D 3* (see Deer Licences section)

Elk No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1

Grizzly Bear 6 No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1

Lynx Yes Yes Yes1 Bow B, C, D 1

Moose No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1

Mountain Goat No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1

Mountain Sheep No Yes No Bow A, C, D 1Wolf No Yes Yes1 Bow A, C, D 3*

Wolverine Yes Yes Yes1 Bow B, C, D 1

Upland Game Birds Yes2 Yes3 Yes Bow B, C, DBearded turkey . . . . . . . . . . . .1*Upland Game Birds - see next pg

Other Small Game(includes Coyote) Yes Yes

Yes1 for Coyote

Bow B, C, DRaccoon, Skunk,Snowshoe hare . . . . . . . .10/dayCoyote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NBL*

MIGRATORY BIRDS

Migratory GameBirds No No Yes4, 5 Bow D

Ducks . . . . . . . . .see next page*Geese . . . . . . . . .see next page*

NOTES1 shotgun must have a bore size of 20 gauge or larger

and use shells of shot size No. 1 Buck or larger.2 grouse, ptarmigan or turkey only3 grouse or ptarmigan only4 possession or use of shot other than non-toxic shot is

prohibited, except for pigeons or doves. See p. 17.5 shotgun must not be loaded with single projectile or be

larger than 10 gauge; must not use more than 1shotgun while hunting migratory game birds, unlesseach shotgun in excess of one is disassembled orunloaded and encased.

6 bear may not be hunted by placing bait or by using a dead animal or part of it as bait

7 ammunition to hunt bison must be constructed with a 175 grain or larger bullet, which retains 2,712 joules (2,000 ft lbs) or more energy at 100 m.

ARCHERYBow A (Crossbow)(does not include compound crossbow) - Must have a pull

of no less than 68 kg (150 lbs) or a bolt (quarrel) weighing no less than 16.2g (250 grains). For big game, the bolt (quarrel) must have a broadhead of atleast 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point.

Bow B (Crossbow) (does not include compound crossbow)- Must have pullof no less than 55 kg (120 lbs) or a bolt (quarrel) weighing no less than16.2 g (250 grains). For big game, the bolt (quarrel) must have a broadhead of atleast 2.2 cm (7/8 in) at the widest point.

Bow C (Compound Crossbow) - Must have pull of no less than 45 kg (100 lbs) at a peak weight or bolt weighing no less than 16.2 g (250 grains).For big game, must have an arrow with a broadhead at least 2.2 cm (7/8 in)at the widest point.

Bow D (Longbow, Recurve, Compound) - Must have pull of no less than18 kg (40 lbs) within the archer’s draw length. For big game, must have anarrow 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 compoundcrossbow) must have a pull no less than 22.6 kg (50 lbs) within the archer’sdraw 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.

SMALL GAME

*See regions’ sections for regional bag limit.

Legal Hunting Methods & Provincial Bag Limits

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�It is unlawful to continue to hunt game species on a day inwhich the daily bag limit of that species has been taken, or, on theday or subsequent to the day in which the seasonal bag limit forthat species of game has been taken.�In the table on the previous page and the regional schedules, NBLmeans No Bag Limit. An entry such as "2(1)" used for ungulates meansthe season bag limit is two animals of that species, one of which may beantlerless. An entry such as "10(20)" for game birds means the daily baglimit is 10 and the possession limit is 20.�The table on the previous page indicates the maximum numberof animals which a hunter may take in the province in one licenceyear (April 1 to March 31). Exceptions to the provincial bag limitsmay apply to some species in some regions. Provincial bag limitsmay be achieved by hunting in one or more regions provided theregional bag limits are not exceeded.

�The daily bag limit for ducks in aggregate is 8, except for restrictedspecies: Pintail, Goldeneye, Harlequin and Canvasback.

�The daily bag limit for Canvasback is 4, Northern Pintail is 4,Goldeneyes is 2 and Harlequins is 2. Please see regional sections.

�The daily bag limit for all geese in aggregate is 5, except in Region 2.

�The possession limit for all migratory game birds at all times(including while hunting, returning from hunting or at a residence) is twotimes the daily limit.

�The possession limit for all upland game birds while hunting orreturning from hunting is three times the daily limit except for Sharp-tailed Grouse and pheasants (Region 4 only) where the possessionlimit is two times the daily limit.The possession limit for Sharp-tailedGrouse in Region 7B is three times the daily limit.

Provincial Bag & Possession LimitsCheck regional sections for open seasons, additional

restrictions and regional bag limits.

Firearms�No person shall hunt wildlife with a handgun.

�A muzzle loader containing powder and shot in the barrel butunprimed (ie, no powder in the pan of a flint lock or no cap inthe nipple of a percussion lock) is not considered a loadedfirearm under the Criminal Code (Canada).

�It is unlawful to hunt with a set gun, or to hunt wildlife with apump, repeating or auto-loading shotgun with a magazine capableof holding more than two shells. Where the use of a shotgun isallowed for hunting or trapping big game, an unplugged shotgunholding more than 2 shells and firing single projectiles only (slugs) maybe used.

�It is unlawful to use full metal jacketed, non-expanding, tracer,incendiary or explosive bullets for hunting or trapping game.

Retrieval

�No person shall kill, cripple or wound game without making allreasonable effort to retrieve and include it in his/her bag limit.Theretrieved game shall be killed immediately and included in thehunter’s bag limit.

�It is lawful for a person to retrieve a dead or injured gameanimal with the assistance of a power boat provided no person inthe power boat is in possession of a loaded firearm.

Falconry

�Falconers, with valid possession permit, may hunt small gamewith the use or aid of raptors throughout the Province during theregular open season or during bow only seasons subject to theapplicable bag limits as indicated in the regional schedules, as longas they have acquired the necessary hunting licence(s).

Dogs

�The use of dogs is permitted in the hunting of all game, butdogs must be on a leash when used to hunt deer, elk, moose,mountain sheep, mountain goat and caribou. Unleashed dogs maybe used to hunt small game, lynx, bobcat, grizzly bear, black bearor cougar. Any person may train dogs by allowing them, undersupervision, to pursue game birds from August 1 to April 30.

See more information on hunting restrictions on the next page.

Legal Hunting Methods

LEADSHOT BANThe use of toxic (lead) shot for hunting waterfowl has been pro-hibited in British Columbia since 1995 and in Canada since 1997.The ban applies to all ducks, geese, coots and snipe. It does notapply to upland gamebirds (grouse, ptarmigan, quail, partridge,pheasants and turkey), migratory upland gamebirds (pigeons,doves), ravens (where seasons exist), or target shooting, although alocal restriction may be implemented if there is a conflict with animportant wetland.Federal regulations currently identify steel shot, bismuth shot,tungsten-iron shot, tungsten-bronze-iron shot, tin shot, tungsten -matrixshot, and tungsten-polymer shot as the only non-toxic shotpermitted for use on waterfowl, coot and snipe. Hunters areadvised to contact the CWS Canadian Wildlife Service in Delta(604-940-4560) for more details.

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You should also know it’s unlawful:1. to shoot wildlife from a motor vehicle or

a boat propelled by a motor.2. to hunt migratory birds from a power

boat.3. to use a power boat, aircraft, or motor

vehicle or other mechanical device toherd or harass wildlife.

4. to hunt, take, wound or kill big gamewhile it is swimming unless it has beenpreviously wounded.

5. to discharge, carry or have in possessiona firearm containing live ammunition inits breech or in its magazine attached tothe firearm, in or on a railway car, motorvehicle, sleigh, aircraft, bicycle or otherconveyance.

6. to carry a cocked crossbow in or on avehicle, or to discharge a bow from avehicle of any kind

7. to hunt or transport hunters or wildlifeby a helicopter.

8. to hunt wildlife from an aircraft.9. to hunt wildlife within 6 hours of being

airborne in an aircraft other than aregularly scheduled commercial aircraft.

10. to hunt game, except migratory gamebirds (see #11 below), from one hourafter sunset to one hour before sunrise.To find out the time of sunrise and sunset,consult a local newspaper or the followingwebsite: www.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/sunrise_e.html

The responsibility remains with the hunterto make the determination of sunrise andsunset in the field based on existing terrainand circumstances.

11. to hunt migratory game birds from 1/2hour after sunset to 1/2 hour beforesunrise.

12. to hunt wildlife by the use of, or with theaid of, a light or an illuminating device.

13. to use poison for the hunting, trapping,taking or killing of any wildlife.

14. to use recorded or electronic calls tohunt wildlife except wolf, coyote, cougar,lynx or bobcat or any bird listed inSchedule C (see “What is Wildlife?”section).

15. to use live birds as decoys or recordedbird calls to hunt game birds.

16. to hunt migratory game birds within 400 m of any place where bait has beendeposited unless that place has beenfree of bait for at least 7 days.

17. to kill wildlife (with the exception ofgrizzly bear, cougar or a fur bearinganimal other than a black bear) and failto remove from the carcass the edibleportions of the four quarters and loinsto the person’s normal dwelling place orto a meat cutter or the owner oroperator of a cold storage plant. Aperson who kills wildlife is exemptedfrom the requirement to remove the

edible portions if that person transferspossession of the wildlife to a recipientwho complies with the requirement.Edible portions do not include meat thathas been damaged and made inedible bythe method of taking. Of grizzly bear,cougar or a furbearing animal other thana black bear, the hide must be removedto the person’s normal dwelling place orto a meat cutter, the owner or operatorof a cold storage plant or to ataxidermist, tanner or a fur trader. Aperson who kills wildlife is exemptedfrom the requirement to remove thehide if that person transfers possessionof the wildlife to another person whocomplies with the requirement.

18. to interfere with or obstruct a personlicensed or permitted to hunt, guide ortrap while that person is lawfully soengaged.

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The Ministry of Environment, Permit and Authorization ServiceBureau (PASB) administers the processing of permit and commerciallicencing applications, renewals, amendments and related payments.

Major fish and wildlife commercial licensing programs includeangling guiding, guide outfitting, transporting and trapping. Wildlifepermitting includes more than 70 permit types such as authoriza-tions to export wildlife, to release an animal from captivity, topossess dead wildlife, etc.

Permits and Commercial Licences remain a legal requirement,ensuring that environmental standards are not compromised.

Permit and Authorization Service Bureau deals only with applica-tions for Fish and Wildlife commercial licences and permits andPark Use Permits. Recreational hunting and fishing licences areonly avilable at local retail outlets and Service BC offices.

How to Apply:

Background information and application forms for C.I.T.E.S. permitsand other willdife permits, trapping licences and guide outfitter

licences are available at Service BC offices, Front Counter BCoffices, PASB, or electronically from the MOE websitehttp://www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb/applications.html

Completed applications with necessary attachments and payment(cheque, money order, or credit card authorization payable to theMinister of Finance) can be sent to PASB by mail or courier :

Ministry of EnvironmentPermit and Authorization Service Bureau2975 Jutland RoadPO Box 9372 STN PROV GOVTVictoria BC V8W 9M3

Fax: 250-387-0922

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AFTER YOUR HUNT

ROYALTY FEES�It is unlawful to offer for sale the pelt orskin from a furbearing animal taken under ahunting licence in a prescribed open seasonunless a royalty on the pelt or skin hasbeen paid to the Province.�Every holder of a valid hunting licencewho lawfully kills a furbearing animal isexempt from paying the prescribed royaltyfee unless he offers the pelt for sale. Seecurrent Trapping Regulations for royaltyfees. Payment of a royalty fee is requiredonly upon the initial sale of the pelt.Furbearing animals may only be huntedwhere an open hunting season is declared.�The permit holder who accompanies anon-resident and/or non-resident alien (seeDefinitions section) under a Permit toAccompany must submit royalty fees, within30 days after the hunt has ended, for eachanimal taken by the non-resident and/ornon-resident alien. See website for list ofroyalty fees www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb.�A guide outfitter is exempt from havingto pay royalty fees (Section 69 of theWildlife Act) in relation to animals taken bya resident hunter guided by or on behalf ofthe guide outfitter.�If the hunter sells the pelt of a furbearinganimal to a licensed Fur Trader, they areexempt from paying the royalty.�Royalty fee payments may be submittedby mail or courier with cheque (payable toThe Minister of Finance), money order orcredit card to: Permit & AuthorizationService Bureau, 2975 Jutland Rd, PO Box9372 Stn Prov Govt,Victoria, BC V8W 9M3or by fax: 250-387-0922.

POSSESSION ANDTRANSPORTATION

Game Birds�Anyone who possesses or transports agame bird must leave attached to thecarcass one feathered wing.

Big Game�It is unlawful to possess or transport abig game animal that was killed unintention-ally by accident or collision, or was illegallykilled.�Anyone who possesses or transports thecarcass or part of the carcass of the follow-ing animals must leave naturally attached tothe carcass or one part of the carcass inthe person’s possession the following listedparts:(1) For elk, moose, and deer:

(a) If the animal is male, either(i) that portion of the head which

bears the antlers, OR

(ii) both a testicle or part of the penis,AND the animal’s tail or anotherreadily identifiable part of the hidenot less than 6 cm2.

(b) If the animal is female, either(i) that portion of the head which in

males normally bears antlers, OR

(ii) both a portion of the udder orteats, AND the animal’s tail oranother readily identifiable part ofthe hide not less than 6 cm2.

(2) For caribou:(a) If the animal is male, a testicle or part

of the penis, AND either the animal’stail, another readily identifiable part ofthe hide not less than 6 cm2 or thatportion of the head that bears theantlers.

(b) If the animal is female, a portion ofthe udder or teats, AND either theanimal’s tail, another readily identifi-able part of the hide not less than 6cm2 or that portion of the head thatnormally bears the antlers.

(3) For mountain sheep:(a) If the animal is male, either

(i) that portion of the head that bearsthe horns, OR

(ii) a testicle or part of the penis.(b) If the animal is female, either

(i) that portion of the head that inmales normally bears horns, OR

(ii) a portion of the udder or teats.

(4) For mountain goat or bison:(a) If the animal is male, either a testicle

or part of the penis.(b)If the animal is female, a portion of

the udder or teats.�The above sections (1) - (4) do notapply if a person possesses a portion of acarcass or hide which they did not kill,provided that:

1) they possess the portion of carcass orhide for the purpose of transporting itto their residence, a meatcutter, a coldstorage plant or a CompulsoryInspector,AND

2) they have a Record of Receipt asdescribed in the Transporting Wildlifesection (this page),AND

3) the person who killed the wildlifepossesses a portion of the carcass orhide with the parts attached asdescribed in sections (1) - (4) on thispage.

Removing Evidence of Sex & SpeciesEvidence of species and sex may be removedfrom the carcass or the hide of game:

�after it arrives at a person’s normaldwelling place and is butchered and storedthere for consumption on the premises,�after it is taken to a meat cutter or theowner or operator of a cold storage plant, or�after it has been inspected by a qualifiedCompulsory Inspector.NOTE: It is not an offence to possess beargenitalia attached to the hide or carcass,and, after it is no longer needed on a bearcarcass as evidence of sex, the genitalia maybe removed from the hide at the abovelocations if immediately destroyed anddisposed of at that location. Leavingevidence of species and sex on the carcasswill not spoil or in any way contaminate themeat.

Transporting WildlifeAll persons who possess, transport or shipwildlife or parts of wildlife within theProvince of British Columbia must havewith them the species licence under whichthe animal was taken by that person, or, ifthe animal was taken by another person, aRecord of Receipt of the wildlife (see page 77) showing:�the date and place of receipt,�the name and address of the personwho killed the animal, or from whom it wasacquired,�the name and address of the person towhom the wildlife parts are to be deliv-ered,�the BC Resident Hunter Number orpermit number of the person who killedthe animal,�the species licence number under whichthe animal was taken, and�the species and sex of the animal taken.

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HANDLING GAMEMEAT SAFELY

These general safety measures are recommended when handling game meat:✔ Do not shoot, handle or consume any

animal that is acting abnormally orappears to be sick.

✔ Wear latex or rubber gloves whenfield dressing or handling any deadanimal.

✔ Bone out the meat from your animal.Don’t saw through bone if you canavoid it, and avoid cutting through thebrain or spinal cord.

✔ Minimize the handling of brain andspinal tissues.

✔ Wash hands and instruments thoroughly after field dressing is completed.

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Compulsory Inspection for HunterHarvest is no longer available at the

MoE Regional Offices

Compulsory Inspections are a requirement forspecific game species under the BC HuntingRegulations.These species are submitted for thepurposes of data collection and enforcement.TheCompulsory Inspection process includes takingmeasurements and/or parts of the animals for sci-entific analysis and provides wildlife managers withvaluable information about the sex, age and con-dition of animals being harvested. CompulsoryInspections in concert with other data collectionmethods enable managers to set more specifichunting regulations.Without adequate informa-tion, the risk of over harvests would increase,thereby requiring managers to set more conser-vative harvest levels in order to protect animalpopulations.

Compulsory Inspections are provided throughthe contracted services of qualified CompulsoryInspectors located in 25 locations throughoutBC.This delivery system provides an improvedservice to hunters and at the same time resultsin a more efficient use of staff resources.

All Compulsory Inspectors have completed atraining course and have been appointed underthe Environment Management Act by the ChiefConservation Officer.

The Compulsory Inspector locations are listedon the regional maps of each region.Appointments must be arranged by the hunterfor all compulsory inspections.

For more information, please contact the appro-priate MoE Regional Office or the MoE websitewww.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/ci.htm

For Compulsory Inspection Centres, see RegionalSections’ front page maps.Information required for Compulsory Reportingand Inspection include:

1. the hunter’s name, address, telephone number,and Hunter Number,

2. the location where the animal was taken,3. the date the animal was taken,4. the sex of the animal taken, and5. the licences under which the animal was taken.

See LEH synopsis for additional requirements.

COMPULSORY INSPECTIONCompulsory Inspectors will not complete thecompulsory inspection unless ALL information andparts are submitted and able to be collected.Hunters are not in legal possession of the wildlifeunless they comply with compulsory inspectionrequirements.

Except as noted, all compulsory inspectedspecies must be submitted to a compulsoryinspector for the purpose of taking measurementsor parts of the animal required for management(ie, tooth) within 30 days of the kill (see noteregarding trapping exemption below).

The following species of game must be submittedto a regional compulsory inspection centre:

• grizzly bear • cougar • caribou• mountain goat • mountain sheep• elk in Regions 2, 8 and 7 (MUs 7-2 to

7-18, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-37 to 7-41)• cow moose in MUs 7-7, 7-10, 7-16 and

7-23 taken during the LEH season fromDec 1-7 (parts must be submitted toPrince George MoE Regional Office,4051 18th St within 5 days of the kill).

1. Grizzly bear, mountain goat and mountain sheepmust be submitted to a compulsory inspectorwithin 30 days or before December 5 of the yearof the kill, whichever occurs first.

2. Persons who gain the written approval from aWildlife Biologist,Wildlife Technician or Official ofMoE prior to hunting can submit such animals forinspection within30 days after the last day of the hunt.

3. Persons who use the service of a licensed guidefor the purpose of hunting a caribou, or an elk inRegion 2 or 8, must submit such animals forinspection within 30 days after the last day of thehunt of the continuous season in which the animalwas taken.

4. Persons who use the services of a licensed guidefor the purpose of hunting a grizzly bear,mountain goat, or mountain sheep must submitsuch animals for inspection within 30 days afterthe last day of the continuous season in whichthe animal was taken, or by December 5 of theyear of the kill, whichever occurs first.

5. Persons who take a cougar in Region 4 mustsubmit the animal for inspection to a compulsoryinspector in Region 4 within 4 days of the kill

6. Persons who take a cougar in Region 6 mustsubmit the animal for inspection to a compulsoryinspector in Region 6 within 4 days of the kill.

- PARTS REQUIRED -

For grizzly bear and cougar:

• the skull and the hide bearing:

• for males, a testicle or part of the penis, or

• for females, a portion of the teats ormammary gland.

For mountain sheep (ie. Dall’s, Stone’s,California or Rocky Mountain):

• the portion of the skull includ-ing the nasal bones, the entireeye-socket, the horns and the associated connectivebone structure, and

• the horns for insertion of anumbered aluminum plug by an officer.

For mountain goat:

• the horns.For cow moose:

• the front incisor tooth,

• the complete reproductive tract, and

• a kidney including attached fat.For deer:

• the antlers attached to a portion of the upper skull,and

• the lower jaw including all teeth.For caribou:

• the incisor (front) tooth, the antlers, and for acaribou without at least one main beam mea-suring over 60 cm (24 inches) in length, thehide with evidence of sex attached.

For elk:

• an incisor (front) tooth (Regions 2 and 8) and

• for males, the antlers attached to a portion ofthe upper skull, or

• for females, the upper portion of the skull or aportion of the teats or mammary gland.

COMPULSORY REPORTINGA person who takes or kills the following speciesin any Management Unit:

• lynx • bison • wolverine • bobcat• moose in Regions 5, or 8• wolf in Regions 1, 2 or 4• elk in Region 1

must, within 30 days after the date of the kill,report in person or by mail:1. their name, address, telephone number and

Hunter Number,2. the location where the animal was killed,3. the date the animal was killed, and4. the sex of the animal taken.The Harvest Data card can be used tosubmit this data.The card is available at anylicence issuer, Government Agent, MoE officeor by downloading the form from theministry website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw.Compulsory Reports may be submitted toany MoE office.We are not collecting toothsamples at this time by mail.

Note: A person authorized to trap is exemptfrom the requirements noted above with respect tofurbearing animals taken by trapping. See page 92.

COMPULSORY INSPECTION AND REPORTING

NOTE: Compulsory Reporting Datacan be mailed to F&W Branch,

PO Box 9374 STN PROV GOVT,Victoria, BC V8W 9M4

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AFTER YOUR HUNT

Anyone having wildlife butchered andpackaged is required to obtain from thebutcher a receipt which indicates:�the Hunter Number,�the species licence number, and�the species, and sex of the animal taken.

Game Check�All hunters, with or without game, whenencountering temporary checking stationsoperated by an officer, are required by lawto stop and report.Their compliance withwildlife and firearms laws will be determined.

EXPORT FROM THEPROVINCE

�It is unlawful to export wildlife from BCunless you have a valid export permit orare exempted from holding an exportpermit�An export permit is required if theanimal is exported more than 1 year afterthe date of kill.�An export permit is required if thehunter does not accompany their animalwhile exporting it from the Province,regardless of the date of kill.�An export permit is not required if thehunter accompanies their animal within 1 year of the kill AND provides the can-celled species licence and (whereCompulsory Inspection is required) theCompulsory Inspection Data Sheet.�In the case of an animal covered underthe Convention on International Trade inEndangered Species of Fauna and Flora(C.I.T.E.S.), a C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit may berequired (see C.I.T.E.S. section for list ofanimals requiring C.I.T.E.S. Export Permits).U.S. residents, please refer to C.IT.E.S.section for additional information on blackbear exports.

�Hunters planning to hunt in MUs 7-19 or7-20 and accessing BC by way of the Albertaborder should contact the Permit &Authorization Service Bureau (see p. 19) toobtain export permits for CompulsoryInspection species prior to starting their hunt.�When a big game animal has been pro-cessed by a taxidermist, a tanner or meat-cutter, it may be exported with an exportpermit to the hunter who lives in anotherprovince or in another country.�British Columbia is part of a NorthAmerican system of recording wild sheepidentification and hence all sheep hornsharvested in the province must be inspect-ed by a qualified Compulsory Inspector anda numbered plug inserted in one of thehorns.�Where a hunter or taxidermist, tanner ormeatcutter has any doubt or questionsabout how to proceed under any circum-stances which are not covered in the fore-going, he or she should contact the F&WBranch or a MoE regional office as soon aspossible.�Hunters possessing a mountain goat,mountain sheep, caribou or grizzly bearharvested in BC, who must drive throughthe Yukon and back into BC in order tosubmit the animal for compulsory inspec-tion, are exempt from obtaining an exportpermit for this purpose.

C.I.T.E.S.�The "Convention on the InternationalTrade of Endangered Species" (C.I.T.E.S.)requires that a C.I.T.E.S. Export Permit beobtained from BC for the export out ofCanada of all grizzly bear, black bear, cougar,lynx, bobcat, wolf, wood bison, sea otter,river otter and polar bear or parts of theseanimals. Such permits leaving Canada directly

from BC may be obtained by applying tothe Permit & Authorization Service Bureau,2975 Jutland Rd, PO Box 9372 Stn ProvGovt,Victoria, BC V8W 9M4. Applicationforms are available from GovernmentAgents or at www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb/applications.html. Clients can expect aturnaround time of 5 business days fromthe time it arrives at our office.

�A person who is ordinarily a resident ofthe United States may export a black bearhunted by the person, if it is in a fresh,frozen or salted condition and the person isexporting only the hide, the hide with pawsand claws attached, the skull, or the meatexcluding any organs, without obtaining aC.I.T.E.S. Export Permit.

TAXIDERMISTS,TANNERS,MEATCUTTERS, FURTRADERS AND COLD

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�Many hunters wish to have trophiesmounted for display in their homes, or tohave the hides tanned for leather and otherarticles, while an even larger number use theservices of a professional meatcutter or coldstorage plant operator.These businesses arerequired under the Wildlife Act and regula-tions to keep records of their transactions.�The regulations state that the followinginformation must be recorded:(a) the total number of wildlife or parts of

each species acquired.(b) the date of receipt of the wildlife or

parts of them.(c) the name and address of the person

from whom wildlife or parts of themwere acquired, and

(d) the serial number, date and type oflicence under which the wildlife or partof it was taken.

�In order to fulfill these requirements, ,when the hunter takes the parts of theanimal to the business concerned, he or shemust have the following documentationwith them:

NOTICE!TO HUNTERSWhen a season is based on antler or

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1. his or her hunting and species licenceswith the appropriately cancelled specieslicence.

2. Limited Entry Hunting Authorization, ifsuch was required in order to hunt theanimal.

3. Compulsory Inspection Data Sheet,which confirms that the animal hasbeen inspected by a Wildlife Act officer,where such an inspection is required.

4. his or her trapping licence, if the animalwas taken under that authority.

5. the valid permit that allows possessionof the animal if a permit is required inexceptional circumstances.

�Normally a hunter would not berequired to have a trapping licence orpermit for a big game animal.�The question is frequently asked, "Whydo I need this documentation?" The answeris simply that presentation of the documen-tation helps to protect the recipient, i.e. thetaxidermist, tanner or meatcutter, fromprosecution for illegal possession; it isrequired by law, and a "paper trail" existsshould an investigation be required. Inaddition, some taxidermists, as agents fortheir clients, present the necessary parts ofgame animals for compulsory inspection bya Wildlife Act officer, when the hunter isunable to do so personally. In such cases itis mandatory that the hunter provide thetaxidermist with all the information requiredfor the inspection, including the location ofthe kill. If such information cannot beproduced by an agent, then the animal maybe seized by a conservation officer or con-stable until all the documentation isprovided. Difficulties in such situations occuroften enough that hunters should takespecial care to ensure that all information isavailable to an inspecting officer.

SUBMITTING YOUR HUNTERSAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE

�The single largest source of hunteractivity and game harvest information is theannual Hunter Sample Questionnaire. EveryJanuary, a large portion of the BC residentswho have purchased a hunting licence inthe previous year are sent a questionnairereferring to the species for which a particu-lar licence was purchased. Hunters whohave purchased several species licencesmay receive questionnaires for more thanone species and are asked to respond.Replies from those who did not hunt thatseason, or who were unsuccessful, are justas valuable to wildlife managers as theinformation from hunters who did havesuccessful hunts. In addition to the standardquestionnaire procedure, the F&W Branchwill contact some hunters by telephone thisseason.

�Periodic game checks, compulsoryinspection, and compulsory reporting allprovide valuable information for wildlifemanagers across the province. From thisinformation, managers can determine whois hunting, where they are hunting, andother important information about theanimal taken.�This information enables managers to setspecific hunting regulations on a year toyear basis, reducing heavy harvests in someareas and extending the season in others,to balance the needs of the animal popula-tion against the desires of the public.

�Without adequate information, managersmust set conservative harvest levels toensure that an overharvest does not occur.The manager’s choices are then limited torestricting harvest by closing areas, reducingseason lengths, or applying Limited EntryHunting.�Good information makes for good gamemanagement and good hunting!

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Male CougarsLook for 3 spots below the base of their tail:● the anus is directly below the tail and is often hidden by the base

of the tail● approximately 4 inches (10cm) below the anus is the opening to

the penis sheath. This appears as a conspicuous black spot of hair,about 1 inch (2.5cm) in diameter.

● in between the anus and penis sheath is the scrotum. Thescrotum is covered with light to dark brown hair.

Female CougarsHave only 2 spots below base of their tail:● the anus directly below the tail and is often hidden by the base

of the tail● the vulva is directly below the anus and is also usually hidden by

the base of the tail ● the rest of the area behind the hind legs is covered by white hair

NOTICE TO COUGAR HUNTERS

Cougar populations are sensitive to the overharvest of female cats. Hunters can help to ensure long term harvest opportunities byselecting male cougars. The gender of a treed cougar can be identified by looking for evidence of the sex organs.

For more information on how to select a male cougar, please see our website at:http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/archive.htm

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Understanding animal health requires thecollection of information about the diseasesand parasites that occur in individuals andpopulations over time. Hunters and anglersare perfect sources for information aboutwildlife health, and the ministry’s WildlifeHealth Program needs their eyes! Potentialhealth problems in BC’s wildlife may be iden-tified using videos, written or verbal descrip-tions, or photographs. If you see somethingor would like to know more about wildlifediseases, you have several options:The following websites provide useful infor-mation on wildlife health:www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/wldhealth.htmlwww.unbc.ca/nlui/wildlife_diseases_bcwildlife1.usask.ca/en/wildlife_health_topics.phpFill out the Wildlife Disease Manual report-ing form with the appropriate information at:http://www.unbc.ca/nlui/wildlife_diseases_bc/specimen.htm to submit to the Ministry ofEnvironment’s Wildlife Veterinarian atwildlife@victoria1.gov.bc.ca and use thise-mail to contact the Wildlife Veterinarianwith your questions.

WEST NILE VIRUS

Commonly reported signs in wildlife includeweakness, stumbling, trembling, head tremors,inability to fly/walk, and lack of awarenessthat allows them to be easily approachedand handled. Some hunted species havetested positive for WNV, but there is noevidence that humans can be infected byeating properly-cooked meat. It is recom-mended that hunters wear gloves whendressing dead birds to protect against acci-dental injury and exposure to bird blood.Positive cases of WNV in humans, horsesand birds have been reported in Washingtonand Alberta.The virus is expected to moveinto BC in 2007 with normal bird move-ments. We encourage outdoor recreational-ists to report sick or dead corvids. For moreinformation on the BC WNV program see:http://www.bccdc.org/, where you can alsoreport the finding of dead crows on-line.

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fataldisease of the central nervous system thataffects many cervids (deer, elk, moose). Signsof the disease include weight loss andchanges in behaviour, including drooling anddifficulty swallowing, poor coordination,stumbling and trembling.There is noevidence to suggest that CWD can infecthumans, however as a precaution, the WorldHealth Organization recommends that allproducts from animals known to be infectedwith CWD not be used for human con-sumption. Experts suggest that hunters inareas where CWD has been identifiedshould avoid eating the brain, spinal cord,eyes, tonsils, spleen or lymph nodes of

cervids, because the infectious agent tendsto concentrate in those tissues. Huntersshould also bury these tissues so environ-mental contamination does not occur. At thistime, CWD is not known to occur in BC,however, the Wildlife Health Program isinterested in reports and samples from anycervid exhibiting signs of this disease for theBC CWD surveillance program, so pleasecontact us with any information on cervidsshowing unusual symptoms! This year, BC willbe increasing its surveillance efforts alongthe BC/Alberta border in the Peace countryand the East Kootenay region. Hunters maybe requested to submit heads for voluntarytesting so stay in touch through our WildlifeHealth website or your local sportsmanclubs.The BC Wildlife Health program is recom-mending the following two precautionarymeasures to assist in keeping CWD out of BC:1. When importing hunter-killed cervids

from outside of BC the following carcasspreparations prior to bringing meat oranimal parts into BC can reduce the inad-vertent introduction of disease:● Removal of the head, hide, hooves,

mammary glands, all internal organsand spinal column at the kill site, andleaving these parts in the place oforigin - with the only exception beingthe head, if it is submitted for CWDtesting in the jurisdiction of origin.

● Deboning or commercial preparationof meat prior to removal from theplace of origin.

● Removal of antlers and the connectingbone plate from the remainder of theskull, and removal of any attached hideor soft tissue from the skull portion.The bone plate and antler bases shouldalso be treated with a solution consist-ing of not less than 2% chlorine.

● Removal of raw capes and hides andsealing them in a waterproof containerto ensure that no fluids, tissue or haircan escape.This may be brought intoBC but should be frozen or deliveredas soon as possible to a licensedtanning facility for processing.

2. It is believed that any substance, such ascervid scents or attractants, containingbiological materials from cervids, includingurine, feces, saliva or scent glands, may becapable of transmitting CWD throughenvironmental contamination. It is recom-mended that synthetic products be usedinstead.

Avoid consuming brain, spinal cord, eyes,spleen, tonsils and lymph nodes of harvestedanimals. (Normal field dressing coupled withboning out a carcass will remove most, if notall, of these body parts. Cutting away all fattytissue will remove remaining lymph nodes.)

AVIAN INFLUENZA

Sporadic outbreaks of Avian Influenza (AI) indomestic birds are reported worldwide, par-ticularly in the past decade. Avian influenzahas been diagnosed in domestic poultry infive US states and in BC. The new and mostconcerning strain of AI for human health hasoccurred in Asia, Europe and Africa but notin North America.Avian influenza is present in many speciesincluding humans, pigs, horses, mink, felids,marine mammals, and domestic birds, butrarely causes disease.Wild birds may intro-duce AI into a poultry flock where the viruscan mutate into a more severe form in thevery high density environment, causing illnessand death in the poultry flock. It is inappro-priate and not feasible to attempt to preventthe disease by destroying wild bird popula-tions. Control efforts are more effective ifdomestic poultry is targeted.While hunted bird species may carry AIviruses, there is no evidence that consump-tion of infected, cooked game birds willcause AI in humans. AI in humans is rare, andto date, all reported cases have beenacquired by exposure to infected poultry ortheir excretions.To prevent exposure toinfectious diseases that may be carried bywild birds, the following general safetymeasures are recommended:● Do not handle sick birds or wild birds

found dead.● Meat should be properly prepared and

thoroughly cooked.● Proper hand washing should always follow

the handling of carcasses or raw meat.Wildlife agencies across the continent areparticipating in surveys and research tofurther our understanding of the virus. Formore information on AI please see:www.bccdc.org orwlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/statusrpts/wldhealth/avian_influenza.pdf.

HANDLING GAME MEAT SAFELY

These general safety measures are recom-mended when handling hunted meat:☛ Do not shoot, handle or consume any

animal that is acting abnormally orappears to be sick.

☛ Wear latex or rubber gloves when fielddressing or handling any dead animal.

☛ Bone out the meat from your animal.Don't saw through bone if you can avoidit, and avoid cutting through the brain orspinal cord.

☛ Minimize the handling of brain and spinaltissues.

☛ Wash hands and instruments thoroughlyafter field dressing is completed.

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Mountain goats are very sensitive to over-harvest, and even a small harvest of adultfemales can tip the balance betweenincreasing and declining populations. TheWildlife Program is attempting to addressthis concern through voluntary compli-ance among hunters to select a malemountain goat (billy) while hunting.Hunters are requested to select amale mountain goat.For more information on how to select abilly, please see our website at:

You can borrow the video “Is it a Billy oris it a Nanny?” from regional or VictoriaMoE offices to help you learn moreabout billy selection.The same video isalso available from the BC WildlifeFederation. The Wildlife Program willcontinue to monitor the proportion ofnannies in the harvest and adjust huntingopportunities in response to local goatpopulation trends and harvest.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR MOUNTAIN GOAT HUNTERS

(Reproduced with permission from the Department ofRenewable Resources,Yukon Government.)

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/archive.htm

REPORT ALL POACHERS AND POLLUTERS

Violations of Fisheries, Wildlife or Environmental Protection Laws(except salmon related violationswhich should be reported toFisheries and Oceans Canada at 1-800-465-4336).

Wildlife/Human Conflictswhere public safety is at risk.

What you can do:

1. Familiarize yourself with currentregulations.2. Record relevant details of suspi-cious activities, such as: time, date,location, descriptions of violatorsand/or vehicles. Photographs areuseful.3. Report any fish, wildlife or envi-ronmental offences as soon aspossible to the ProvincialEmergency Program Call Centre.

Look for this sign along highways and forestryroads in British Columbia

Available 24/7Use This Number to Report:

Report all Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) operates in cooperation with the BC Wildlife Federation. The B.C.W.F. pays rewards up to$2000 for information leading to the conviction of persons who have violated laws related to the protection of fish, wildlife, or the

environment, or damaged the property of companies or individuals who provide access to hunters and anglers.

The Conservation Officer Service, Ministry of Environment, has established a partnership with the Provincial Emergency Program Call Centre to operate a toll-free hotline that allows you to report

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COMPULSORY REPORTING & INSPECTION CENTRES

Compulsory Inspection for hunter harvest is no longer avail-able at MoE regional offices. Compulsory Inspectors willprovide this service at the locations listed below. Please seethe MoE website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/ci.htmor contact the regional office for more information.

CI Locations: Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell RiverMoE Regional Office, Nanaimo: . . . . . . . . .(250) 751-3100

CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES

Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an appointment:

Campbell River: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(250) 286-7630Duncan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 746-1236Nanaimo: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(250) 751-3190Port Alberni: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 724-9290Port Hardy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 949-2800Victoria: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 391-2225

For information on WildlifePermits and Commercial Licences,

please see page 19.

These M.U.boundaries are approximate only.For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas,6th edition.

VANCOUVER ISLAND

REGION 1 Management Units

Major Regulation Changes for 2007-20081. Compulsory Reporting of wolves now required

in MUs 1-14 and 1-152. New youth only season for antlerless mule

(black-tailed) deer in MU 1-103. Canada Goose season dates have changed

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REPORT ALLPOACHERS/POLLUTERS

(RAPP)Please see Notice onpage 26 for details

REGIONAL BAG LIMITSDeer:The bag limit for mule (black-tailed) deeris two, of which only one may be antlerless fromMU 1-1 or special seasons. See Maps A13, A15,A16, A22, A23, and A35.Grouse:The daily bag limit for blue andruffed grouse is 5 each. See page 17 foradditional information on bag limits.

ACCESS MANAGEMENTAREAS

★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: Theoperation of all motor vehicles is prohib-ited year round in these areas:

★ The Parksville-Qualicum Wildlife ManagementArea in MU 1-5 (see Map A19)

★ Willow Creek in MU 1-6 (see Map A20)★ Block 1392 of MU 1-5 on Green Mountain

(in order to protect the habitat for VancouverIsland Marmots)

❉ ATV and Snowmobile Closed Areas: Theoperation of snowmobiles and ATVs (includingmotorcycles) is prohibited in the NanaimoRiver Camp (Zone B of MU 1-5) in thewatershed of the Nanaimo River from Sept1 to Dec 31 (see Map A17).

NOTICE TO HUNTERS�Hunters should be aware of No Huntingand No Shooting Areas described on page13. Hunters are also responsible for identify-ing and complying with community/municipalNo Shooting bylaws. Municipal bylaws thataffect the discharge of firearms and/or bowsare not included in this synopsis. For moreinformation, contact individual municipalities.�Hunters are reminded that the NanaimoRiver estuary is within city limits. A municipalbylaw restricts hunting to only a portion ofthe estuary and only during migratory birdseasons. Maps of the area open to hunting areavailable for viewing at the MoE RegionalOffice in Nanaimo, or from the City ofNanaimo.�The discharge of rifles is prohibited inMU 1-1 except on Valdes Island, SidneyIsland and James Island (and except bypermit elsewhere). Note No Shooting orHunting areas in MU 1-1, Maps A2 to A6.�Nanoose Bay No Shooting Area (MU1-5) - From the mean high water mark at thesoutheast corner of the Qualicum NationalWildlife Area east to the mean high watermark on the Department of Defenceproperty line and the shore area betweenthese points (400 m out onto the waterfrom the mean high water mark).�Qualicum National Wildlife Areas (MU 1-6) - Hunting, trapping, fishing or thepossession of any firearm (Canada WildlifeAct) is prohibited in this area. For further

details contact the Canadian WildlifeService office in Delta (Phone: 604-940-4560) Pacific Wildlife Research Centre.�The discharge of firearms is prohibitedwithin 25 m on either side of the midline ofWestcan Terminals Road east of IndianReserve #9 and 25 m seaward from, andincluding the paved area of WestcanTerminals Port site (situated in MU 1-4).See Map A10.

Gulf Islands Licence Hunting Area�The Gulf Islands are largely comprised ofprivate lands within MU 1-1 and Denmanand Hornby Islands in MU 1-6. Hunters arereminded that they must obtain consent fromowners before hunting on private land.�Hunters planning to hunt on Galiano,Denman and Hornby Islands should beaware that the majority of these islands arecomprised of private lots - large blocks ofindustrial forest lands no longer exist. Priorto hunting on private land, hunters mustobtain permission from the owner of theproperty they intend to hunt.�No hunting or shooting of upland gamebirds (grouse, pheasant, quail) on DenmanIsland (situated in MU 1-6).�Evidence of $100,000 Public Liability andProperty Damage insurance valid whilehunting is required.�All persons 19 years of age or olderhunting on an island in MU 1-1 (exceptVancouver Island) and/or Denman andHornby Islands in MU 1-6, are required topurchase a Gulf Islands Special Licence,available at Government Agents offices.Persons under the age of 19 must beaccompanied by someone over the age of19 who holds a Gulf Island Special Licence.

PROVINCIAL PARKS, CON-SERVANCIES AND

RECREATION AREAS�Please refer to Site & Access Restrictionssection for more information.�In keeping with Section 29 of the Park,Conservancy and Recreation AreaRegulation, the following Parks andRecreation Areas are only open to the dis-charge of firearms, bows and crossbowsduring a lawful game hunting season:

Bligh Island Marine Park . . .(MU 1-12)Bodega Ridge Park . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-1)Brooks Peninsula Park . . . . . .(MU 1-12)Cape Scott Park (waterfowl only)✚

the area east of Dakota Creek is open to allhunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-13)

Carmanah Walbran Park . . . . .(MU 1-3)Catala Island Marine Park . . . . .(MU 1-12)Claud Elliott Lake Park . . . . .(MU 1-10)

Clayoquot Arm Park . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-8)Clayoquot Plateau Park . . . . .(MU 1-8)Dawley Passage Park . . . . . . . .(MU 1-8)Epper Passage Park . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-8)Flores Island Park . . . . . . . . . . . (MU 1-8)Gibson Marine Park (waterfowl only)✚

(shotguns only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-8)God’s Pocket Marine Park . . . . .(MU 1-13)Gold Muchalat Park . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-9)Hesquiat Lake Park . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-8)Hesquiat Peninsula Park . . . . . .(MU 1-8)Hunwadi/Ahnuhati-Bald Conservancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-14)

Lower Nimpkish Park . . . . . . .(MU 1-11)Mahpahkum-Ahkwuna/Deserters-Walker Conservancy . . .(MU 1-14, 1-15)Main Lake Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-15)Marble River Park . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-13)Nimpkish Lake Park . . . . . . . .(MU 1-11)Nuchatlitz Park . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-12)Octopus Islands Marine Park (waterfowl only)✚ (shotguns only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-15)

Quatsino Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-13)Sandy Island Park (waterfowl only)✚

(shotguns only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-6)Schoen Lake Park . . . . .(MUs 1-10, 1-11)Sooke Mountain Park . . . . . . . .(MU 1-2)Strathcona Park - McBride Creekaddition only (see Map A39) . . .(MU 1-7)Strathcona Park - Megin Creekaddition only (see Map A39) . . .(MU 1-8)Sulphur Passage Park . . . . . . . .(MU 1-8)Sydney Inlet Park . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-8)Tahsish-Kwois Park . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-12)Thurston Bay Marine Park (waterfowl only)✚ (shotguns only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-15)Tranquil Creek Park . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-8)Vargas Island Park . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-8)White Ridge Park . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-9)Woss Lake Park . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 1-11)�Parks, conservancies and recreation areasnot listed in this section are closed tohunting and closed to the discharge offirearms, bows and crossbows.✚ Waterfowl includes ducks, coots,common snipe, snow geese, Ross’s geeseand Canada geese.

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MULE DEER (Black-tailed) ▼1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bucks . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Sept 8 - Dec 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2+1-2, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-15 . . . . . . . . . .Antlerless . . . . . . . . . .*Sept 8 - Dec 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1▲ I-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Antlerless . . . . . . . . . .Nov 1 - Nov 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Youth Only Season** 1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Antlerless . . . . . . . . . .Sept 8 - Dec 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Bow Only Season ▼★1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bucks . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aug 25 - Sept 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

+1-2, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . .Antlerless . . . . . . . . . .Aug 25 - Sept 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1▼ A portion of MU 1-6 is restricted to two point or greater mule deer; keep antlers with species licence. See Map A29.* On Denman and Hornby Island season dates are Oct 6 to Dec 10+ Archery hunting and firearms using shot only. Season applies only to a portion of these MUs. Bag limit as described on p. 28. See Maps A13, A15, A16, A23, A35 and map A22.▲ Excludes Saltspring Island and Gabriola Island.★ 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).** Season restricted to hunters under the age of 19MOUNTAIN GOAT 1-14, 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Nov 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1BLACK BEAR 1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 8 - Dec 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 1/2008 - June 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Bow Only Season ★1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aug 25 - Sept 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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)or on Denman and Hornby Islands (MU 1-6).WOLF 1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 8 - Mar 31/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 1/2008 - June 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3All wolf taken must be reported to a MoE office in Region 1 within 30 days of the date of kill.COUGAR 1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 8 - Mar 31/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 1, 2008 - June 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: cougar kitten.RACCOON 1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No Closed Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10SNOWSHOE HARE 1-14, 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aug 1 - Apr 30/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 (daily)OPOSSUM, SKUNK 1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No Closed Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NBLA 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 1 - Dec 31 . . . . . . . . . . .5 of each (15 of each)Bow Only Season 1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aug 25 - Aug 31 . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No Closed Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 6 - Jan 18/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 (20)DUCKS 1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 6 - Jan 18/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 (16)Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye & 2 Harlequin are in effect - see page 17SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE 1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 6 - Jan 18/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10)The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17CANADA GEESE 1-3, 1-8 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 6 - Jan 18/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10)

1-1, 1-2, ▲1-4 to 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 8 - Sept 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10)1-1, 1-2, ▲1-4 to 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 6-Nov 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10)1-1, 1-2, ▲1-4 to 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dec 15 - Jan 6/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10)1-1, 1-2, ▲1-4 to 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb 16/2008 - Mar 10/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10)

▲ For Cowichan Bay and Ex-Dinsdale property seasons in MU 1-4, see below.▲1-4 (Cowichan Bay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 6- Nov 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dec 15 - Jan 6/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb 16/2008 - Mar 10/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10)

▲1-4 (Ex-Dinsdale property) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 6 - Oct 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dec 15 - Dec 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb 16/2008 - Mar 10/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 29 - Sept 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 (16)SNOW GEESE, ROSS’S GEESE & 1-1 to 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 29 - Sept 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10)CANADA GEESE

The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 17.

VANCOUVER ISLAND GENERAL OPEN SEASONSSPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼

30 . . .

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Map A4 Mayne Island No Shootingor Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-1).

Tumbo I.T

I.R.7EastPoint

MonarchHead

Narvaez Bay

Bound

ary P

ass

M.U. 1–1

Map A6 Saturna Island No Shootingor Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-1).

Map A5 Sooke - Metchosin No Shooting Area and No Shooting or Hunting Area (situated in MUs 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3).

M.U. 1-7

M.U. 1-3

M.U. 1-4

M.U. 1-8

Tofino

Ucluelet

Bamfield

Port Renfrew

Nitinat�Lake

BrokenGroup

IslandsCapeBeale

Pacific Rim National Park

Pacific RimNational Park

Pacific

Ocean

Map A7 Pacific Rim (West Coast) National Park No Shooting or HuntingArea (situated in MUs 1-3, 1-8).

Map A8 Nitinat River No Shooting orHunting Area (situated in MU 1-4).

Mayne Island

Galiano I.

Saturna I.

Salt–Spring I.

S. PenderI.

N.Pender

I.

M.U. 1–1

Little

Jasper Cr.

Nitinat

River

Nitinat River

Niti

nat L

ake

HobitonCreek

Caycuse R.

500 m either side of midline of river

M.U. 1–3

M.U. 1–4

Worthless

Cr.

I.R.15

NO SHOOTING and NO HUNTING AREA

NO SHOOTING AREA

Sooke�River

M.U.1–1M.U.

1–2

M.U.1–3

14

14

1

Slugget Pt.

District ofHighlands

E & N R.R.

C.N. R.R.

GoldstreamPark

MathesonLake ParkRiver

Jordan

PortRenfrew

Port San Juan

Todd Cr.

Da Mamier�Cr.

Jordan R.

Loss Cr.

San Juan River

Mui

r C

r.

Tug

wel

l Cr.

Town ofView Royal

high water mark

BC Hyd

ro

Power

line

BC HydroPowerline

BotanicalBeachProv. Park

VICTORIA

Saanich Inlet

100km

300m. (1000ft)from high water mark

Sooke

Map A1 Gulf Islands National ParkReserve on Sidney Island (situated inMU 1-1).

M.U. 1-1

Sidney

Haro

Strait

Cordova Channel

Channel

Sidney

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

JamesIsland

Sidney

Victoria

Island

M.U. 1–1

Stuart Channel

Pylades Channel

LinkIsland

Ruxton

ValdezIsland

Van

couv

erIs

land De Courcy I.

De Courcy I.

De Courcy I.

Mu ge .

Map A3 Ganges No Shooting Area(situated in MU 1-1).

Parker Island

Ganges

ScottPoint

SaltspringIsland

Trincomali Ch.

M.U. 1–1

Map A2 Mudge and DeCourcyIslands No Shooting or HuntingArea and Link Island No ShootingArea (situated in MU 1-1).

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CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICTWATER SUPPLY AREA LANDS

Hunting and discharge of firearms, bow and crossbow are prohibited within CRD Water Supply Area Lands. These lands are approxi-mately 15,500 hectares in size located north of Victoria, south of Shawnigan (Renfrew Road), west of the Malahat and east of the Sooke and Leech Rivers. For more information contact CRD Water Services at 474-9600.

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Map A16 Ladysmith - Malahat Hunting and Dischargeof Firearms Using Shot Only Area (situated in MUs 1-2,1-4 & 1-5) and special antlerless mule deer season.

Map A15 Nanaimo - No Shooting Area and Hunting andDischarge of Firearms Using Shot Only Area (situated in MU 1-5)and special anterless mule deer season (east of the powerline).

M.U. 1–5

Holden Corso RoadTorberg Rd.

Mar

ine

Rd.

Walsh Rd.McM

illan

Rd.

Block 9

Block 7

Ryeland Rd.

Sanford WayCedar Rd.York Lake

Lot1

2

1 2 3

697

8

3 7

5 4 8

Block 8Block 6

Nanaimo

Zone B

Nanaimo River

Sadie Cr.Jump Cr.

S. Nanaimo R.

Cowichan Lake

M.U.1–5

19

NO SHOOTING AREA

Straitof G

eorgia

Nanaimo City Lim

its

City Lim

its

Green�Lake

Brannen�Lake

Westwood�Lake

Dumont Roa

d

B.C. HydroTransmission Line

800mCorridor

E&N R.R.

Nanaimo

NO DISCHARGE OF OR HUNTING WITHFIREARMS USING A SINGLE PROJECTILE

1

19

I.R.

I.R.

Map A18York Lake No Shooting Area(situated in MU 1-5).

Map A17 Nanaimo River Camp ClosedArea during bow only season for grouse,mule (black-tailed) deer and black bear.Use of snowmobiles and ATV’s (includingall motorcycles) prohibited fromSept 1 to Dec 31 (situated in MU 1-5) inthe watershed of the S. Nanaimo River.

100km

1

18

Ladysmith

Duncan

Sidney

B.C. HydroTransmission Line

B.C. HydroTransmission Line

Christmas Pt

Shawnigan�Lake

Cowichan Bay

Saltspring

Island

ThetisI

Kuper I

M.U. 1–5

M.U. 1–4

M.U. 1–2M.U. 1–1

Straitof

Georgia

Map A13 Nanaimo-Ladysmith No Shooting Area andHunting and Discharge of Firearms Using Shot Only Area(situated in MU 1-5) and special antlerless mule deerseason (east of the powerline). Michael Lake NoShooting Area on Michael Lake to the high water mark.

E&N R.R.

NanaimoCity Limits

Stuart

Channel

I.R.I.R. Nanaim

oR

iver

Hasla mC

r.

CrystalLake

MichaelLake

LadysmithHarbour

Cassidy

ChemainusI.R.

800mcorridor

B.C. HydroTransmission Line

M.U. 1–5

1

NO SHOOTING AREA

FIREARMS USING SHOT ONLY AREA Strait of Georgia

Parksville

EnglishmanR

.

L.181

L.1

L.96

L.129

M.U. 1–5

19

Map A14 Englishman River NoShooting Area (situated in MU 1-5).

M.U.�1–4

E&N Railway

Duncan 14kmMayo �Lake

Mayo LakeRoad Skutz Falls

Road

Skutz Falls

Cowichan River

S. Bdry ofBlock 32

18

Map A12 Mayo Lake No Shooting Area(situated in MU 1-4).

M.U. 1–5

M.U. 1–4

M.U. 1–3

Cowichan�Lake

Duncan

22 km(14 mi)

LakeCowichan

Mesachie Lake

Map A9 Cowichan Lake No Shootingor Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-4).

Map A11 Cherry Point NoShooting Area (situated in MU 1-4).

M.U. 1–1M.U.

1–4

Satellite Channel

Cherry Pt.

Duncan13 km

Hatch Pt.1

Saanich�Inlet

M.U. 1-4

SkinnerPoint

CowichanBay

Westcan Terminal

25m seawardWidgeonIsland

CowichanBay

Cowichan Bay Rd.

Koksilah River

Tzuhalem

Rd.

NO SHOOTING

HUNTING BY PERMISSION ONLYFIREARMS USING SHOT ONLY AREA

Khenipsen Rd.

Cowichan R.

Ex-Dinsdaleproperty

I.R.9

I.R.1

0 2km

Map A10 Cowichan BayArea (situated in MU 1-4)Seasonal No Shooting Area& Firearms Using ShotOnly Area, Sept 15 to Mar11. Hunting by PermissionOnly Area (Ex-Dinsdaleproperty) is closed toHunting except for CanadaGeese. See General OpenSeasons Table.

Cougar

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NimpkishForest

StevensPeak

Height of land

Tlupana Inlet

Gold River

ConumaPeak

Muchalat River

Conuma River

CantonC

r.

Map A32 Conuma River Bow OnlyArea (situated in MU 1-12). Open forBow Only Hunting of all big gamewith open seasons in MU 1-12.

Kakw

eik

en

Riv

er Spawning�Channels

L.497 M.U.1–15

Map A31 Kakweiken River GrizzlyBear and Black Bear Closed Area(situated in MU 1-15).

P a c i f i c � O c e a n

Uc l u e l e t I n l e t

A hi i P

PortAlbion

Ucluelet

�

Map A30 Ucluelet Inlet No Huntingor Shooting Area (situated in MU 1-8).

Iron

Riv

er

Mt.Adrian

AlexandraPeak

Mt. Mt. WashingtonWashington

Mt. Washington

Oys

ter R

iver

Q

uinsam R.

Balsa

mC

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Beadn

ell Lk

.

STRATHCONAPROVINCIAL

PARK

STRATHCONAPROVINCIAL

PARK

M.U.1-6

19

Map A29 Iron River/Oyster RiverSpecial 2 Point or better Mule DeerHunting Area (situated in MU 1-6).

Qui

nsam River

Iron

Riv

er

Middle�Quinsam�

Lake

49°57'00''N Lat 125°26'30''W Long125°30'00''W Long

125°30'00''W Long49°

54'30''N Lat

Map A27 Quinsam Coal Mine Site No Shooting Area (situated in MU 1-6).Map A26 Lukwa Lake No Hunting

Area (situated in MU 1-6).

Lukwa�L

L. 325

Lukwa�Cr

Miller

Arg

onau

tM

ainl

ine

Cr

L L

300° 920m

300m

600m

500m

1030

m

Quinsam�River M.U. 1-6

Pipeline

JohnstoneIsland

Alberni�Inlet

I.R.

Somass�River

PortAlberniMun.Bdry

Shoe-�maker�Bay 268m

(880ft)

M.U.1–7

Map A28 Shoemaker Bay No Shooting Area (situated in MU 1-7).

M.U. 1-6

Comox

Courtenay

Royston

Comox Harbour

Tsolum R.

Puntle

dge R. Courte

nay R.19

Denman Is.

Comox Lake

Goose Spit

Gartley Point

Map A25 Comox Harbour NoShooting Area (situated in MU 1-6).

Comox Harbour Strait o

f Georgia

L.195

L.156

Pipeline to CFB

Lazo Rd

Lazo

Prit

char

d R

d

L.245

L.244

M.U.1–6

Comox

Marsh

Map A24 Lazo Marsh No Shootingor Hunting Area (situated in MU 1-6).

19A19

Strait of Georgia

CampbellRiver DistrictBoundary(No Shooting Area)

Comox Strathcona Reg Dist. Bdry

WolfLake

ComoxLake Denman I.

Hornby I.

Courtenay Comox

M.U.1–6

Map A22 Courtenay - Campbell RiverFirearms Using Shot Only Area(situated in MU 1-6) and special antler-less mule deer season. Gulf IslandSpecial Licence is required on Denmanand Hornby Islands - see p. 28.

Map A23 Qualicum - Parksville FirearmsUsing Shot Only Area (situated in MUs 1-5,1-6) and special antlerless mule deer season.

D.L. 141

D.L. 178

D.L. 223

D.L. 151

KuhushanPoint

Oyster�Pond

Oyster

R.

Marina

Marina

D.L. 225

D.L. 193

19

Oyster GardenRoad

Salmon Point Road

0 0.5km

M.U. 1–6

Map A21 Woodhus Slough NoHunting Area (situated in MU 1-6).

D.L73 E&N

Englishman

River

Craig

Cr.

Carey

Cr.

FrenchCreek

Parksville

QualicumBeach

GrandonCr.

Fren

ch C

r.M

oming

ster C

r.

Little QualicumR.

Map A19 Parksville-Qualicum Wildlife Management Area (WMA)(situated in MU 1-5) Motor Vehicle Closed Area.

S. 17

S.16 S.16

D.L. 222

Willow Creek

Alder St.

FR NW 1/4 S16FR NW 1/4 S16

Erickson

Road

Willo

w C

reek

Rd.

Willo

w C

reek

Rd.

Willo

w C

reek

Rd.

Plan 11621

ParkParkPark

Map A20 Willow Creek Motor Vehicle ClosedArea (situated in MU 1-6).

Qualicum R.

Englishman R.

Deep Bay

Dumont Rd.

B.C. HydroTransmission Line

QualicumBeach

Parksville

Strait of Georgia

M.U.1–6

M.U. 1–5

19A19

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Knight�Inlet

Stanton Cr.

Fran

klin

Riv

er

Klinaklini�River

Main BridgeCrossing on

KlinakliniRiver

Mt. Blair

Swampfly Pk.CostelloPeak.

VillageCone

M.U.1–15

Map A40 Knight Inlet Grizzly Bearand Black Bear Closed Area (situatedin MU 1-15).

M.U. 1–15

km0 5

Pete�Lake

Martin�Lake Glendale Creek

TomBro

wneL

Gle

nd

aleCoveKnight

Inlet

FloraPeak

KeoghIR 2

MacdonaldPt

Map A41 Glendale Cove GrizzlyBear and Black Bear Closed Area(situated in MU 1-15).

BuckleyBay

BaseFlat

450m

450m

99A

Mean highwater mark

TsableRiv

er

Lot 44

Sec. 2 Lot 1Sec. 2 Lot 1

Fanny

E&NR (CPR)

E&NR (CPR)

Map A37 Buckley Bay No ShootingArea (situated in MU 1-6).

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For an additional challenge in hunting, or to experience a little nostalgiafor the good old days of Jim Bridger or Davey Crocket, try hunting with amuzzle loader! Although hundreds of people shoot these guns in com-petition each year, the high skill requirement has led to limited huntinguse. The most popular calibers are .50 and .54. Most people load with acloth patched round (lead) ball.Muzzle loaders are accurate beyond 100 yards; however, bullet speeddrops rapidly. For coastal hunting conditions, a 50 or 60 yard shotmaximum is recommended.The relatively slow travel of a muzzle loaderbullet results in little shocked or bruised tissue surrounding the woundchannel. Shot placement is crucial to a quick and humane kill.For a place to practice and get advice, check out your local provincial fishand game club for a black powder division.

D.C. MillerNanaimo, BC

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JordanRiver

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Parksville

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Abbotsford

Mission

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Princeton

Boston Bar

Spuzzum

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GoldBridge

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Cache Creek

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COMPULSORY REPORTING & INSPECTION CENTRES

Compulsory Inspection (CI) for hunter harvest is no longer available at MoE regionaloffices. Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations listed below.Please see the MoE website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/hunting/ci.htm or contact theregional office for more information.

CI contractor locations: Surrey, Agassiz, Sechelt, SquamishMoE Regional Office, Surrey: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(604) 582-5200

CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES

Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an appointment:

Cultus Lake: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(604) 795-8422Powell River: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 485-3612Sechelt: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(604) 740-5858Squamish: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(604) 898-2175Surrey: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(604) 582-5250

For information on WildlifePermits and Commercial Licences,

please see page 19.

Major Regulation Changes for 2007-20081. Extended seasons for cougar, coyote, and wolf2. Compulsory Reporting of wolves now required

Management Units

REPORT ALLPOACHERS/POLLUTERS

(RAPP)Please see Notice onpage 26 for details

REGIONAL BAG LIMITSBlack Bear: In MUs 2-2, 2-18, 2-19 thebag limit for black bear is one. In otherMUs, the bag limit is two.Deer: Unless otherwise indicated, the baglimit for mule (black-tailed) deer is two.Grouse:The daily aggregate bag limit forblue, spruce (Franklin) and ruffed grouse is ten.

NOTICE TO HUNTERS�No person shall use lead shot for anypurpose when discharging a firearm on anydyke or on the water side (seaward orriver side) of any dyke in the municipality ofDelta, or on any foreshore dyke facing MudBay in the city of Surrey.�Fraser Valley Special Area - Huntersshould take note of the special licence areain the Fraser Valley (see Map B6).Thesespecial licences are available throughselected private outlets. For further infor-mation, contact a government agent’s office.�No Shooting Areas or No HuntingAreas: Hunters should be aware of theseareas as outlined on p. 13 and regional maps.�Burns Bog (MU 2-4) No Hunting orTrapping Area - no hunting or trapping inthe Burns Bog Partnership Lands.�Bowen Island No Shooting Area (MU 2-16)- contact the Bowen Island Municipal Clerk(604-947-4255) for important information onmunicipal bylaws (including those for use ofbows) that also cover this area.

�Vancouver Harbour:The discharge offirearms is prohibited in Burrard Inlet eastof a straight line drawn from Point Grey toPoint Atkinson (Lighthouse Park).�A small population of white-tailed deerhas become resident to the Herrling Islandarea (MU 2-3) near Hope, BC. Hunters arereminded that there is no open season forwhite-tailed deer in this area.�Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area(MU 2-4) is closed to snipe hunting.Thisincludes all foreshore areas seaward of thedykes surrounding Boundary, Mud andSemiahmoo Bays.

PROVINCIAL PARKS,RECREATION AREAS AND

PROTECTED AREAS�Please refer to Site and AccessRestrictions section for more information.�In keeping with Section 29 of the Park,Conservancy and Recreation Area Regulation,the following are only open to the dischargeof firearms, bows and crossbows fromSept. 10 to June 15 during a lawful gamehunting season:Bishop River Park . . . . . . . . .(MU 2-14)Callaghan Lake Park . . . . . . . .(MU 2-6)Chilliwack Lake Park . . . . . .(MU 2-3)

Campgound area and ecological reserveremain closed to hunting.

Clendinning Park . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 2-6)Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 2-17)

Duck Lake Protected Area (MU 2-12)E.C. Manning Park

that portion in MU 2-17 only (MU 2-17)Homathko Estuary Park . .(MU 2-15)Homathko River - Tatlayoko Protected Area . . . . . . . .(MU 2-15, 5-5)

is open to the discharge of firearms fromSept 1 to June 30 only during a lawfulgame hunting season.

Indian Arm Park . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 2-8)Inland Lake Park . . . . . . . . . .(MU 2-12)Malaspina Park . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 2-12)Mount Elphinstone Park . . .(MU 2-5)Mount Richardson Park . . . .(MU 2-5)Pinecone Burke Park . . . . . .(MU 2-8)Simson Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 2-16)Skagit Valley Park . . . . . . . . . .(MU 2-2)

is open to the discharge of firearms fromSept 10 to Mar 31only during a lawfulgame hunting season.

South Texada Island Park .(MU 2-16)Spipiyus Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 2-5)Tantalus Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 2-6)Upper Lillooet River Park .(MU 2-11)

�Parks, Protected Areas and RecreationAreas not listed in this section are closedto hunting and closed to the discharge offirearms, bows and crossbows.

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MULE DEER (Black-tailed) 2-2 to 2-8, 2-12 to 2-15, 2-17 to 2-19 . .Bucks . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Dec 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-9 to 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bucks . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Nov 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bucks . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Dec 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲22-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Antlerless . . . . . . .Nov 5 - Nov 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲1

Youth Season* 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Antlerless . . . . . . .Oct 21 - Oct 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲1Bow Only Season 2-2 to 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bucks . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 1 - Sept 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲2Bow Only Season ★2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bucks . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 1 - Dec 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3(2)Bow Only Season ★2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Antlerless . . . . . . . .Nov 5 - Dec 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3(2)Bow Only Season ★2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Either sex . . . . . . . .Jan 1/2008 - Jan 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3(2)Bow Only Season ◆2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Either Sex . . . . . . . .Dec 16 - Jan 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3(2)▲ In those portions of MU 2-16 being Bowen Island and Texada Island, the bag limit for deer is 3(2).* Restricted to hunters under the age of 19. ★ Season applies to Bowen Island only. See Notice to Hunters. ◆ Season applies to Texada Island only.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 B9. ▼See Maps B17, B19.

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BLACK BEAR 2-3 to 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Nov 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-3 to 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 1/2008 - June 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-2, 2-18, 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Nov 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2, 2-18, 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 1/2008 - June 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Bow Only Season 2-3 to 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 1 - Sept 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Bow Only Season 2-2, 2-18, 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 1 - Sept 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1WOLF 2-5, 2-6, 2-11 to 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Mar 31/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2-5, 2-12 to 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 1/2008 - June 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3All wolf taken in Region 2 must be Compulsory Reported see page 21.COYOTE 2-2 to 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - June 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NBLRACCOON, SKUNK 2-2 to 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 1 - Mar 31/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NBLSNOWSHOE HARE 2-5 to 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aug 1 - - Apr 30/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 (daily)BOBCAT 2-2 to 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 15 - Feb 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5COUGAR 2-2 to 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Mar 31/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

2-2 to 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 1/2008 - June 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: cougar kitten..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 6 - Dec 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 6 - Jan 18/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 6 - Jan 18/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 page 17. See special area maps.BRANT 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar 1/2008- Mar 10/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 (4)SNOW GEESE 2-4, 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 6 - Jan 1/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲10 (20)

2-4, 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb 23/2008 - Mar 10/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲10 (20)▲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 geesetaken in Region 2 and in MUs 2-4 and 2-5 where 10 snow geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese taken in Region 2. See page 17.See special area maps.ROSS’S GEESE 2-4, 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 6 - Jan 1/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲5 (10)

2-4, 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb 23/2008 - Mar 10/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲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 geesetaken in Region 2 and in MUs 2-4 and 2-5 where 10 snow geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese taken in Region 2. See page 17.See special area maps.CANADA GEESE 2-5 to 2-7, 2-9, 2-10, 2-12 to 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 6 - Jan 18/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10)

2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 8 - Sept 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲5 (10)2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 6 - Nov 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲5 (10)2-2 to 2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dec 15 - Jan 6/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲5 (10)2-2 to ★2-4, 2-8, 2-18, 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb 18/2008 - Mar 10/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲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 geesetaken in Region 2 and in MUs 2-4 and 2-5 where 10 snow 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 29 - Sept 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 (16)CANADA GEESE 2-2 to 2-10, 2-12 to 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 29 - Sept 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲5 (10)SNOW GEESE 2-4, 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 29 - Sept 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲10 (20)ROSS’S GEESE 2-4, 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 29 - Sept 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲5 (10)DUCKS 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 1 - Sept 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 (16)CANADA GEESE 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 1 - Sept 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10)The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 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 geesetaken in Region 2 and in MUs 2-4 and 2-5 where 10 snow geese may be taken in addition to any other species of geese taken in Region 2.

LOWER MAINLAND GENERAL OPEN SEASONSSPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼

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LOWER MAINLANDLow

er Mainland

2

Sechelt Inlet

Haslam Cr.

Halfmoon Bay

Rainy R

.

Gibsons

B.C. Hydro R/W

NO SHOOTING AREA

FIREARMS USING SHOT ONLY AREA

M.U. 2-5

LangdaleCr.

Chapman Cr.

TrailBay

500m

500m northof Hwy 101

500m offshore boundary

East

Wils

on C

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Cr.

Irvine

Cr.

SnakeBay

101

101

Halfm

oon

Cr. PortMellon

Sechelt

Nelson IslandSuttonIslets

BoomIsles

North �Lake

Ruby Lake

Waugh� Lake

Brown� Lake

EgmontEarls Cove

Agamemnon ChannelSkookumchuck

Narrows

�

101

B.C. HydroR/W

Nile Pt.

M.U. 2-5

Map B7 Sechelt/Gibsons No Shooting Area and Firearms Using Shot Only Area(situated in MU 2-5).

Squamish

PembertonHeightof Land

Heightof Land

Squam

ish R.

Che

akam

us R

.

Lillooet R.

Soo R.

Ashlu Cr.

Ryan R.

Elaho R.M.U. 2–6

CheakamusI.R. 11

Levette Lake

Evans Lake

Evans Cr.

Squam

ish

Dis

t. M

un.

M.U.2–6

Map B9 Ashlu - SquamishRivers Mountain Goat ClosedArea (situated in MU 2-6).

Map B10 Evans Lake No Shooting Area(situated in MU 2-6).

Map B5 Pender Harbour No Shooting Area andFirearms Using Shot Only Area (situated in MU 2-5).

Salinaw

Lake

101

HotelL.

Garden BayL.

Mixal L.

Pender Harbour

Irvin

esLa

nding

Garden Bay Rd.

Garden Bay

DanielPt. Lee

Bay

Cecil Hill 500m eastof power line

Meyers Cr.

Francis Pt.

MartinIs.

B.C

. Hydro

NO SHOOTING AREA

FIREARMS USING SHOT ONLY AREA

500m offshore boundary

M.U. 2-5

mean lowwater mark

Kleindale

IrvinesLanding

Madeira Park

.rCmalsaH

Fraser

River

1

1

3

AywawwisI.R.

Hope

Private

Logging Road

OthelloGas Pip e line

KawkawaL.

ChawuthenCreek

SiverhopeC

r.

eka

Cr.

Coquihalla River

Thac

ker

Cr.

Two

Mile

Cr.

PumpingStation

Bridge

M.U. 2–17

M.U.2–2

City Limits

Othello Rd.

Map B1 Hope No Shooting Area (situated inMUs 2-2, 2-17).

Map B8 Waugh Lake -Skookumchuck No Shooting Area (situated in MU 2-5).

M.U. 2.3

SoowahlieIndian Reserve 14

Chilliwack Lake Rd.

Chilliwack�River

Chilliwack DistrictMunicipality

Young Cr.

Tamihi C

r.

Chilliwack River Road

Map B2 Chilliwack Valley Firearms UsingShot Only Area (situated in MU 2-3).

BridalFalls

Ch

illiw

ack

CheamI.R.

400m S.E.of Highway

Bridal Veil Falls

Prov. Park

PopkumI.R.

Fraser R.

Trans Can

ada Hwy

M.U.2–3

9

1

Map B3 Popkum No Shooting Area(situated in MU 2-3).

0.8km either side of road

Chilliwack�Lake

U.S.A.

ProvincialJail ServiceCamp

Chilliwack Ri ver

Slesse Cr.

M.U. 2–3

Map B4 Provincial Jail Camp No. 1No Shooting Area (situated in MU 2-3).

Chilliwack

Mission

Maple Ridge

Richmond

Coquitlam

PittMeadows

City ofAbbotsford

LangleyDelta U.S.A.

Includes Foreshore areas

Surrey

M.U. 2–8

M.U. 2–3

M.U.2–4

Pitt Lake

Stave Lake

Harrison�Lake

Map B6 Fraser Valley Special Licence Hunting Area(FVSLHA) (situated in MUs 2-4, 2-8). All personshunting within MU 2-4 & those portions of MU 2-8within the corporate limits of the corporation of thedistrict of Maple Ridge, the corporation of the districtof Pitt Meadows, the district of Mission, the corpora-tion of the district of Coquitlam are required topurchase a Fraser Valley Special Area Hunting Licence inaddition to other Provincial licences and for huntingmigratory game birds, the Migratory Bird Licence.$1,000,000.00 Public Liability and Property Damageinsurance is required.

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 2Lo

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Khartoum�Lake H

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Lois River

Mt. Diadem SecheltProvincial

Forest

Heightof Land

Heightof Land

M.U.2–12

Map B17 Lois River Mountain GoatClosed Area (situated in MU 2-12).

M.U.2–9

M.U.2–11

M.U.2–10

350 metre Contour

Nairn FallsProv. Park

350 metre Contour

450 metre Contour

450 metre Contour

I.R.6

I.R.8I.R.1

I.R.10

B.C.R.

G

ravell

Cre

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Pemberton

Li l looet

River

Ryan R.

Miller Cr.

Pemberton Cr.

Map B16 Pemberton FirearmsUsing Shot Only Area (situated inMUs 2-9, 2-10, 2-11).

LionsBay

How

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Height of Land

Height of Land

TheLions

Mt.Harvey

Magnesia Cr.

Lone Tree Cr.

HarveyCr.

M.U.2–899

Map B15 Lion’s Bay No ShootingArea (situated in MU 2-8).

Gonzales Cr.

Shannon Cr.

Stawamus River

400m contour

SquamishMun. Bdry. co

ntour

600m

Squamish99

Map B14 Squamish No ShootingArea (situated in MU 2-8).

Powell River

E. Redonda I.

Powell�Lake

Goat I.

M.U.2–13

M.U.2–12 M.U. 2-12

Savary IslandSavaryIsland

Thulin� Lake

CopelandIslands

101

Lund

Tele

phon

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able

end of pavementThulin�

Passage

Map B19 Goat Island Mountain GoatClosed Area (situated in MU 2-12).

Map B20 Lund No Shooting Area and SavaryIsland Firearms Using Shot Only Area (situatedin MU 2-12).

Map B21 Saltery Bay No Shooting Area (situated in MU 2-12).

Map B18 Powell RiverFirearms Using Shot OnlyArea (situated in MU 2-12).

Saltery BayProvincial Park

Power Line

Saltery�Bay

Rainy Day�Lake Cr.

mean lowwater mark

101

M.U.2-12

SalteryBay

300 m300 m

Buntzen�Lake

NorthVancouverMunicipality

Mun.Bdry.

Port Moody

Ioco

Indi

an A

rm

M.U.2–8

M.U.2–8

Map B13 Buntzen Lake No ShootingArea (situated in MU 2-8).

Map B11 Whistler NoShooting Area (situated inMUs 2-6, 2-7, 2-11).

Brandywine FallsProvincial Park

GaribaldiProvincial

Park

L4098L3558

L4100

350m

L6902

1km

1km

1km

Garibaldi

9km

4km

5km

3km

2km

3150

m

6km

L4101

Roe Cr.

Chance Cr.

Taylor Cr.M

arble Cr

.

Dai

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Rubble Cr .

M.U. 2–6

M.U. 2–7

Che

akam

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NO SHOOTING AREACivil Defence Zone

Map B12 GaribaldiNo Shooting Areaand Garibaldi CivilDefence Zone(situated in MUs 2-6and 2-7).This is ahigh risk slide area.Persons who hunt ortrap in this area doso at their own risk .

99

TL8096

TL8102

L3559

L4097L4097L4097

TL8105TL8098

TL8100

TL8101TL8084

TL8097TL8099

TL8094

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Provincial Park

Green Lake

Lost Lake

Whistler

Creek

CheakamusRiver

CallaghanCr.

Nineteen M

ileC

r.

TwentyMile

Cr. Blackcomb CreekHorstman Cr.

Sproatt

Fitzsimmons C

r.

Rethel Cr.

GreenLake

AltaLake

GaribaldiMountSproatt

WhistlerWhistlerMtn.Mtn.

WhistlerMtn.

Park

Gree

nR.

!400

mcontour

1 050m contour

B.C. Hydro

Powerline R/W

M.U.2–6

M.U.2–11

M.U.2–7

WhistlerWhistlerWhistler

Cr.

1200mContour

MillarCreek

M.U. 2-12

LoisLake

Hammil Lake

Duck Lake

FrolanderBay

LangBay

Lang Creek

Kelly Creek

BrewBay

MyrtleRocks

PowellRiverDist.Mun.

ThunderBay

HaslamLakePowell

Lake

500m offshore Boundary

PowellRiver

101

101

NOTICEDO NOT SEND TEETH

IN THE MAILFor this hunting season,

we are not collectingtooth samples by mail.See page 21 for details.

Shelter Pt. Road

Bell Rd.

Van Anda

GilliesBay

TEXADA Central Rd.

Gillies Bay Rd.

400 m

400 m

400 m

400 m

25 m

25 m

2km

2 km

M.U. 2-16

See Gillies Bay Map

See Van Anda Map

See Blubber Bay Map

200 m

200 m

200 m

200 m

200 m

200 m

200 m

200 m

Malaspina Strait

Strait of Georgia

ISLAND

Priest L

Spectacle L

School Rd.

QuarryRd.

Blubber Bay Rd.

Crescent Bay Rd.

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LOWER MAINLANDLow

er Mainland

2M.U. 2-16

Sturt Pt.

Priest L

ConveyorVan Anda

Sturt Bay

VanA

ndaC

r.

Central Road

Gillies BayH

wy

Road

mean lowwater mark Malaspina Strait

TEXADA

ISLAND

QuarryRd.

Spectacle� L

Tel

epho

ne

Cab

le

25 m

25 m

200 m200 m

200 m

200 m

Mean lowwater mark Blubber

Pt.TreatPt.

Kiddiepoint

Blubber Bay

TexadaIsland

Blubber Bay Rd.

Grilse Pt.

Roa

d

Kiddie Pt. Rd.

M.U.2–16

200 m

200 m

Ferry�Terminal

1 kmGibsons

Keats I. BowenIsland

Howe�Sound

Strait of�Georgia

M.U.2–16

M.U.2–5

Map B23 Van Anda No Shooting Area (situated in MU 2-16).

Map B24Blubber Bay NoShooting Area(situated in MU 2-16).

Map B22 Keats Island (situatedin MU 2-16).The discharge ofrifles is prohibited.

M.U. 2-16

Strait of Georgia

200 m

200 m

200 m

200 m

Gillies���

Bay

GilliesBay

Cranby Cr

Shelter Pt. Rd.Dick

Island

Harwood Pt.

mean low water mark

water tower

Gillies

Bay

Hw

y.

TEXADA

ISLAND

700 m

Map B25 Gillies Bay No Shooting Area (situatedin MU 2-16).

B.C

. Hyd

roR/W

Fraser�River

Yale

Gordon Cr.

Mar

y A

nn C

r.

M.U.2–18

1

C.N.R

C.P.R

Map B28 Yale No ShootingArea (situated in MU 2-18).

CanadianForest ProductsChehalislogging Road

0.8km (0.5mi.)either sideof the road

Elbow LakeInstitution

Sign

Sign

Chehalis�River

Elbow�Lake

I.R.

PrettyCr.

M.U.2–19

Map B29 Elbow Lake No Shooting Area (situatedin MU 2-19).

Hemlock ValleyRec. Area Rd.

150m 150m

First BridgeSecond Bridge

50m50m

50m50m

Chehalis River

Sa

kwi C

r.

Wea

ver Cr. Rd.M.U.2–19

Map B30 Hemlock Valley No Shooting Area(situated in MU 2-19).

South Thormanby

Island

North ThormanbyIsland

Buccaneer�Bay

Grassy Pt.

Oaks Pt.

M.U.2–16M

alaspinaStrait

Map B26 North ThormanbyIsland No Shooting or HuntingArea (situated in MU 2-16).

Map B27 Central Road/ Shelter Point RoadNo Shooting Area (situated in MU 2-16).

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The Society and the Ministryhave become increasingly con-

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In an attempt to limit the number of illegal sheep harvested inBritish Columbia, the Wild Sheep Society has created a horncurl education program, with the support of the Ministry ofEnvironment.

The Society's horn curl education program is divided into twosections: an education component, and a test component.

Both the Society and the Ministry highly recommend that allsheep hunters review the horn curl education program andparticipate in the horn curl test. Even for experienced sheephunters this will provide a helpful review.

Please review the Education Page for the Horn Curl EducationProgram and take the Horn Curl Test atwww.wildsheepsociety.org

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REGION 3These M.U.boundaries are approximate only.For a more precise definition consult the BC Recreational Atlas, 6th edition.

COMPULSORY REPORTING & INSPECTION CENTRES

Compulsory Inspection for hunter harvest is no longer available at MoEregional offices. Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at thelocations listed below. Please see the MoE website athttp://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ci.html or contact theregional office for more information.

CI Locations: KamloopsMoE Regional Office, Kamloops: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(250) 371-6200

CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES

Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or tomake an appointment:

Clearwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(250) 674-3722Kamloops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(250) 371-6281Lillooet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(250) 256-4636Merritt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (250) 378-8489

For information onWildlife Permits andCommercial Licences,please see page 19.

Management Units

Major Regulation Changes for 2007-20081. Extended seasons for cougar, wolf and black bear

in MUs 3-34 to 3-44

2. No closed season for raccoon

3. Allan Creek Access Trail open for snowmobilesNovember 1 to May 31

REPORT ALLPOACHERS/POLLUTERS

(RAPP)Please see Notice onpage 26 for details

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REGIONAL BAG LIMITSDeer:The aggregate bag limit for deer is 3.Thebag limit for mule (black-tailed) deer is 2, butonly one may be a buck. Antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer are under Limited Entry Huntingonly.The bag limit for white-tailed deer is 1 buck.

ACCESS MANAGEMENTAREAS

�Information signs are posted at the points ofclosure for the benefit of hunters - but it is thehunter’s responsibility to recognize the closureswhether a sign is in place or not. ContactKamloops Regional Office for details.★ Motor Vehicle Closed Areas: The opera-

tion of all motor vehicles is prohibited inthe following areas:

★ Above the elevation of 1800 m in the MtHewitt-Bostock and Stoyoma Mountain area(MUs 3-13, 3-14) from May 1 to Nov 30inclusive (except for Cabin Lake Rd).See Map C1a.

★ Skull Mountain Special Resource MountainZone (MU 3-28) other than on indicatedopen roads (see Map C18) or under permit fromMoE, from Sept. 1 to Dec. 10.

★ Lac du Bois - Dewdrop in MUs 3-28 and 3-29.See Map C15.

★ Dewdrop/Rosseau WMA (MU 3-29).See new Map C18.

★ Porcupine Meadows Park (MU 3-29).See Map C12.

★ Above the 1920 m elevation in MU 3-32 in thefollowing areas:

- China Head Mountain (excluding Yalakom-Big Bar Road)

- Nine Mile Ridge- Red Mountain - French Mountain- Hogback Mountain

★ Spruce Lake area in MU 3-32. See Map C14.★ Watersheds of Miledge, Chappell and Lempriere

Creeks above 1700 m in MU 3-44 (snowmobilesare permitted in designated area betweenDec. 1 and May 31). See Map C22.

▲ Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed Areas:The operation of all motor vehicles to hunt wildlife,transport wildlife, transport equipment and supplieswhich are intended for or in support of hunting, ortransport hunters to and from the location of wildlifeis prohibited in these areas:▲ Greenstone Mountain Burn (MU 3-19)(except forDuffy Lake Road, Beaton Lake Road and GreenstoneMountain Road). See Map C6.▲ Watershed of Clinton Creek (MU 3-31).See Map C13.❉ Snowmobile Closed Areas: The operation ofsnowmobiles is prohibited in the following areas(except use of snowmobiles allowed for com-mercial purposes, including authorized trapping):❉ Groundhog Mountain (MUs 3-41,

3-42) as shown on new Map C19.❉ Peddie-Berry (MU 3-40) as shown on new

Map C20.

❉ Avola (MU 3-40) as shown on new Map C21.❉ Canoe River-North Thompson (MUs 3-44, 7-2):

As shown on Map C24, the area closed is west ofHighway 5 between Canoe River and the NorthThompson River.The westerly boundary generallyfollows heights of land and alpine/forest edges inthe Canoe, Camp,Allan and North Thompsonwatersheds. Seasonally open snowmobiling areasinclude the Allan and Oasis areas, which aremarked with trail head signs.

❉ North Thompson - Thunder River (MU 3-44):Asshown on Map C23, the area closed is west ofHighway 5 between the North Thompson River,Manteau Creek and Thunder River.The ChappellCreek area is open with access on Lempriere &Chappell Trails from Dec 1 to May 31.

❉ Monashee/Selkirk Mountains area (MUs 3-36, 4-38, 4-39) above 1300 m and below 2100 m fromDec. 15 to April 15 (includes use of snowmobilesfor hunting and commercial backcountry recre-ation). Use of snowmobiles for other commercialpurposes is allowed. See Map D46, on p. 56.

▼ Snowmobiles for Hunting Closed Areas: Theuse of snowmobiles to hunt wildlife, transportwildlife, transport equipment or supplies which areintended for or in support of hunting or transporthunters to or from the location of wildlife is prohibit-ed in the Thompson Region MUs 3-28, 3-45 and 3-46.An authorized trapper is exempt from this restric-tion with respect to the trapping of furbearinganimals.

NOTICE TO HUNTERS�Cattle grazing takes place on both public andprivate land.To keep cattle in the correct pasture, it isimportant that hunters leave gates and fences as theyare found. Hunters should read the AccessRestrictions section for more information aboutprivate property.�Hunters should note firearms restrictions in theNo Hunting and No Shooting Areas section p. 13and regional maps.�Hunting and the discharge of firearms are prohibit-ed in MU 3-45 (Wells Gray Park).

PROVINCIAL PARKS, CONSER-VANCIES & RECREATION

AREAS & PROTECTED AREAS�Please refer to Site and Access Restrictionssection for more information.�Parks, Conservancies, Recreation Areas &Protected Areas marked with an asterisk (*) areexempt from the No Hunting No ShootingRestriction within 400 m of the centre line ofpark roads.These parks are NOT exempt fromHighway No Shooting and No Hunting Areas asdescribed on page 13.�In keeping with Section 29 of the Park,Conservancy and Recreation Area Regulation,the following are open to the discharge offirearms, bows and crossbows only during alawful game hunting season.

Adams Lake Marine Park . . . . . . .(MU 3-37)Anstey Hunakwa Park* . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-36)Arrowstone Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-30)Banana Island Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-27)Bedard Aspen Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-17)Blue Earth Lake Park . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-17)Blue River Black Spruce Park (MU 3-43, 3-44)Blue River Pine Park . . . . . . .(MU 3-40, 3-44)Bonaparte Park* . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-29, 3-30)Buse Lake Protected Area . . . . . .(MU 3-20)Caligata Lake Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-40)Chasm Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-30)Chu Chua Cottonwood Park (MU 3-26, 3-38)Cornwall Hills Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-17)Dunn Peak Protected Area* (MU 3-38, 3-39)Eakin Creek Canyon Park . . . . . . .(MU 3-28)Eakin Creek Floodplains Park*(MU 3-28, 3-29)Edge Hills Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-31)Elephant Hill Park . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-17, 3-30)Emar Lakes Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-39)English Lake Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU3-34)Epsom Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-17)Finn Creek Park . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-40, 3-41)Greenstone Mountain Park* . . . . .(MU 3-19)Harbour Dudgeon Lakes Park . . .(MU 3-42)Harry Lake Aspen Park* . . . . . . . .(MU 3-17)High Lakes Basin Park . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-30)Lac du Bois Grasslands Park*

See Map C15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-28, 3-29)Marble Range Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-31)McConnel Lake Park . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-19)Mehatl Creek Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-15)Momich Lakes Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-37)Mount Griffin Park . . . . . . . . .(MUs 3-34, 8-24)Mount Savona Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-18)Mud Lake Delta Park . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-43)Nahatlatch Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-15)Nahatlatch Protected Area . . . . . .(MU 3-15)North Thompson Islands Park . . .(MU 3-38)North Thompson Oxbows East Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-44)North Thompson Oxbows Manteau Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-44)Oregon Jack Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-17)Painted Bluffs Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-29)Pennask Creek Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-12)Pillar Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-36)Porcupine Meadows Park . .(MU 3-28, 3-29)Pukeashun Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-36)Pyramid Creek Falls Park . . . . . . .(MU 3-42)Roche Lake Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-20)Six Mile Hill Protected Area . . . . .(MU 3-19)Spruce Lake Protected Area . . . . .(MU 3-32)Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-16)Taweel Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-39)Trepanier Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-12, 8-8)Tsintsunko Lakes Park . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-29)Tunkwa Park* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-18)

Hunting and the discharge of firearms are prohib-ited within the Tunkwa Lake Sanctuary.This areadesignated is the largest island in Tunkwa Lake.

Upper Adams River Park* . .(MU 3-37, 3-42)Upper Seymour River Park* . . . .(MU 3-36)Upper Violet Creek Park . . . .(MU3-26, 8-26)Walhachin Oxbows Park . . . . . . . .(MU 3-18)

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Wells Gray Park . . . . .(MU 3-39*, 3-40*, 3-46);Those portions of the park within MUs 3-40, 3-46 are only open to the discharge of firearmsfrom September 20 to May 31 during a lawfulgame hunting season; Stillwater and Battle Mt. andClearwater River (westside) roads are exemptfrom No Hunting No Shooting Restriction;Hunting and the discharge of firearms are prohib-ited in MU 3-45.

Wire Cache Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MU 3-41)

�The following Provincial Parks are open to the dis-charge of firearms, bows and crossbows only duringthe lawful game hunting season, Sept. 20 to April 15:Cinnemousun Narrows Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(MUs 3-26, 3-36)

Shuswap Lake Marine Park (MUs 3-36, 3-26)

�Parks and Recreation Areas not listed above areclosed to hunting and closed to the discharge offirearms, bows and crossbows.

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3MULE 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .▲4 Point Bucks . . . . . . . . .Sept 20 - Sept 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44, 3-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 1 - Oct 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-12 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Bow 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.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 3-31,3-34 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Dec 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Bow 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.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.BIGHORN 3-17✽, 3-31, 3-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Full Curl Bighorn Rams . . . .Sept 10 - Oct 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1MOUNTAIN 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

3-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 20 - Nov 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33, 3-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 1/2008 - June 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . .23-34 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr 1/2008 - June 30/2008 . . . . . . . . . .2

WOLF 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Mar 31/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aug 1 - June 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . .NBL

COYOTE 3-17, 3-31, 3-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 1 - June 30/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . .NBL3-12 to 3-16, 3-18 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-30, 3-33 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 1 - Mar 31/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . .NBL

COUGAR 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 15 - Mar 31/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-34 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Mar 31/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. See Definitions section: cougar kitten.BOBCAT 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 15 - Feb 15 /2008 . . . . . . . . . . . .1LYNX 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov 15 - Feb 15/2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1RACCOON 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No Closed Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NBLSNOWSHOE HARE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aug 1 - Apr 30/2008 . . . . . . . . .10 (daily)COLUMBIANGROUND SQUIRREL 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No Closed Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NBLThe 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)

THOMPSON GENERAL OPEN SEASONSSPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼

HUNTER, FIREARMS AND OUTDOOR TRAININGC.O.R.E. HUNTER TRAINING & OUTDOOR COURSE

To Acquire a B.C. Hunting LicenceFirearms: Safety Education Training Course

P.A.L. To possess and acquire Firearms and AmmoCourses held 4 times a month, exams ongoing.

For Information and Registration,Phone: X Big Game Guide Outfitter,C.O.R.E., F/A and CFSET, CRFSCMASTER INSTRUCTOR:

Bill: (250) 376-7970 KamloopsA PROFESSIONAL OUTDOORSMAN

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COOTS,COMMON SNIPE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 10 - Dec 23 . . . . . . . . . . .10 (20)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 page 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 1/2008 - Mar 10/2008 . . . . . .5 (10)

The aggregate daily bag limit for all geese is 5 - see page 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 1 - Sept 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 (16)WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, SNOW GEESE, &ROSS’S GEESE, CANADA GEESE 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept 1 - Sept 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (10)

Map C4 Highland Valley No Shooting Area(situated in MU 3-18).

LoganLake

Chartrand

Cr.

Guichon Cr.

Kamloops

M.U.3–18

M.U.3–19

97C

40km(25mi)

KamloopsJunction

I.R.1 boundary

Shuswap Road

North Thomson River

South Thomson River

KamloopsPritchard

M.U.3–28

M.U.3–19 M.U.

3–26

M.U. 3–27

M.U. 3–20

1

Map C2 Logan Lake No ShootingArea (situated in MU 3-19).

12

12

99

97

1

197c

PavilionPavilionPavilion Cache CreekCache Creek

SpencesSpencesBridgeBridgeSpencesBridge

Lytton

Kelly Lake

Clinton

Full Curl Bighorn RamsFull Curl Bighorn Rams

Mature Bighorn RamsMature Bighorn Rams

Full Curl Bighorn Rams

Mature Bighorn Rams

UpperHat Creek

Cairn

Peak

Medicine

Cr.

FRA

SE

R R

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FRA

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R R

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Robert son Cr.

Cache Creek

Map C1b Full Curl bighorn andMature bighorn sheep hunting areas(situated in MU 3-17).

Map C3 Kamloops No Shooting orHunting Area (situated in MUs 3-19, 3-20,3-26, 3-27 and 3-28).

THOMPSON GENERAL OPEN SEASONSSPECIES MANAGEMENT UNITS CLASS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼

M.U.3-14

CabinLake Rd.

Mount Hewitt Bostock

Cabin Lake

1800m

Prospect

Cr.

Spiu

sC

r.

1800m

1800m

Map C1a Stoyoma Mountain Motor VehicleClosed Area (situated in MUs 3-13, 3-14)above 1800 m elevation from May 1 - Nov 30, except on Cabin Lake Rd.

Map C5 Blind Bay No Shooting Area(situated in MU 3-26).

97

Cherry Cr

Kamloops L.

Cherry Cr.

Chuwhels L.

Kwilalkwila

Cr

Beaton

NedRobe

rt

Cr.

Greens

tone

Mnt.

RGREENSTONE

BURN AREA

Power line

BeatonLk. Rd.Duffy

Lk. Rd.

M.U.3–19

Map C6 Greenstone Mt. Burn MotorVehicle for Hunting Closed Area(situated in MU 3-19). Roads shown asopen lines are open year round.

Murdock Pt.

Semaphore Pt.

Sicamous

ShuswapLake

Eagle Rive

r

Mara

LakeSicamousM.U.

3–26

M.U.3–34

M.U.3–35

1

97A

Cr.

Map C7 Sicamous No Shooting orHunting Area (situated in MU 3-26).

Shuswap Lake

Wharf

Salmon Arm

White Marker

N. bdry ofN.W. 1/4 ofS.24, Tp.20R.10.

97Canadian Pacific

Ra

ilway

M.U. 3–26

Map C8 Salmon Arm No Shooting orHunting Area (situated in MU 3-26).

M.U. 3-28

Kamloops 16 km

IsobelLake

GriffinLake

McQueen Lake

MudLake

1 km

1 km 1 km

Map C9 McQueen Lake NoShooting Area (situated in MU 3-28).

M.U.3–27

Heffley

L.McGillivray Cr.

LouisC

reek

Mt.Tod

Mt.Morrisey

Ski Lifts

Map C10 Sun Peaks No Shooting orHunting Area 400m from existing SkiLifts (situated in MU 3-27).

M.U. 3-18

Bose L.

Copper L.

Spud L.

Wells

Highland Tailings Pond

GnawedL.

Lornex Mines

Mine

AlwinMines

Pukaist Cr.

Highland Valley

Old Highway

MineMine

1 km

1 km

1 km

Highway

Sorrento

ScotchCreek

ShuswapLake

BlindBay

EagleBay

Shuswap LakeMarina

ReedmanPoint

M.U.3–36

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Snowmobile Closed AreasMU 3-44

5

Wells Gray Park

Creek

Creek

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Lempriere

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M.U. 3-44

M.U.3-45

M.U.3-43

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Access

ChappellChappellChappell

North Thompson Oxbows Park

46 . . .

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGION 3Th

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on

3

M.U. 3-29

M.U. 3-19

Tranquille

TranquilleRiver

Kamloops Lake

L.341

Tranquille Road

Heller Creek

Porcupine Ridge

Mow Cr.

Watching Cr.

RichardsonLake

Carlo Lk.

AlexanderLake

liarT

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M.U.3–29

Map C11Tranquille WildlifeManagement Area No Shooting orHunting Area (situated in Lac du BoisGrasslands Provincial Park in MU 3-29)

Map C12 Porcupine Meadows Park(formerly Porcupine Ridge AMA)Closed to motor vehicles. Snowmobilesallowed from Dec 15 to April 15.

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Cr. Fiftyone

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JuanCr.

L. 1713

Map C13 Clinton Creek MotorVehicle Closed Area (situated in MU 3-31) .

M.U.3–32

Downton Lake

SpruceLake

Bridge River

Relay C

r.

Gu n Cr.Sli m

Cr.

Slim Cr.Road (open)

Hei

ght o

fLa

nd

RelayMtn.

EldoradoMtn.

GoldBridge

Map C14 Spruce Lake Motor VehicleClosed Area (situated in Spruce LakeProtected Area in MU 3-32). Closedfrom June 1 to Nov 30. Roads shownas open lines are open year-round.

M.U.3–44

1700mcontour

1900mcontour

MtNetzel

Snowmobile usearea above 1900mClosed to Motor Vehicles

MtSt Anne

Thunder River

MiledgeC

r.

Lempriere Cr.

Chappe

ll

Tr

ail

Map C22 Miledge, Chappell &Lempriere Creeks Motor Vehicle ClosedArea (situated in MU 3-44). Snowmobileuse allowed in area shown (above 1900m contour) from Dec 1 to May 31.

Map C23 North Thompson - ThunderRiver Snowmobile Closed Area (situatedin MU 3-44). Snowmobiles allowed onChappell & Lempriere Trails and inhatched area from Dec 1 to May 31.

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BARRIERE

Gorman Lake FSR

RexfordLake

SnakeLake

CorralLake

Fish

trap

FSR

Fish

trap

FSR

Fish

trap

FSR

Poi

son

Cr.

FSR

Poi

son

Cr.

FSR

Poi

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Cr.

FSR

Poi

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Cr.

FSR

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Map C17 Skull Mountain Motor Vehicle ClosedArea (situated in MU 3-28). Roads shown as openlines are open year-round.All other roads closedto motor vehicles from Sept. 1 to Dec. 10.

5

RedLake

Rd.Tranquille

River

TranquilleRiver

Pass Lk.

Kamloops Lake

GriffinLk.

DeepLk.

WheelerMtn.

North Thompson River

WatchingCr

.

TRANQUILLETRANQUILLETRANQUILLE

Private Property Ecological Reserve All Terrain Vehicle Area

M.U.3-29

M.U.M.U.3-283-28M.U.3-28

Dairy Cr.

FrederickRoad Lo

ng L

ake

Rd.

Lac du

Bois Rd.

Map C15 Lac du Bois Grasslands Park (situatedin MUs 3-28, 3-29).Vehicle access restricted tohighlighted roads except as posted.

5

Oasis, Allan and CanoeSnowmobile Closed Areas

MU 3-44, MU 7-2

M.U. 3-44

AllanAllanAccessAccessAllanAccess

M.U. 7-2

M.U.3-43

Valemount

M.U.3-46

M.U.3-45

River

Reach

Canoe

CrAllan

Camp

Creek

Canoe River

North

Thompson

Map C24 Canoe River - NorthThompson Snowmobile Closed Area(situated in MUs 3-44, 7-2).Snowmobiles allowed on Allan CreekAccess Trail from Nov 1 to May 31.

M.U. 3- 45

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r

B lueRiver

Be

r ry Creek

Wells Gray

ProvincialPark

1300m

Elevation

1700m Elevation

1500m Elevation

1500m Elevation

Map C20 Peddie-Berry SnowmobileClosed Area (MU 3-40).

1300 mElevation

M.U. 3-40

DennisLake

Mad

Riv

er

Avola Creek

Snowmobile Closed Area

M.U. Boundary

North

Map C21 Avola SnowmobileClosed Area (MU 3-40).

M.U.3-19

M.U.3-29

1

PAINTEDBLUFFSPARK

LAC DU BOISGRASSLANDS

PARK

DEWDROP-ROSSEAUCREEK

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

AREA

KA

ML O

OP

S L A

KE

Rosseau

Cr.

CanadianNational

Railway

RedPoint

Frederick

Map C18 Dewdrop/Rosseau Motor Vehicle ClosedArea (MU 3-29). Roads shown as open lines are openyear-round.

M.U. 3- 41

M.U. 3- 42

U. 3- 40

GroundhogAccess

A

dam

s

Ri v

er

Tum

tum

Lake

Finn Creek

North

Thompso

nR

iv er

5

1200m Elevation

Snowmobile Closed Area

Seasonal Snowmobile Restriction

MU Boundary

Map C19 Groundhog MtnSnowmobile Closed Area (MUs 3-41,3-42). Snowmobiles allowed Dec 1 toMay 31 in area shown as hatched andon access trail as shown.