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GEIIERAL INFORMATIOII APPLYING TO AtL OF BRITISH COTUMBIA

A Message lrom Bruce Strachan,Minister ol Environment and Parks0n behall of the Government of British Columbia andthe Ministry of Environment and Parks, welcome tothis year's Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synop-sis.The Synopsis is an indispensable tool for ensuringthat we continue to have healthy game populationsin 8.C. We hope the brighter, clearer format intro-duced this year will make it even more useful andappealing.Please do your part to maintain the quality of yourrecreation by reading and following these regula-tions, by cooperating with provincial wildlife andenforcement staff, and by considering the rights ofother hunters, private landowners and the public.Because our wildlile resource is so vital to BritishColumbia lifestyles, to our natural heritage and oureconomy, it has an important place in the province'spolicy of sustainable development. By taking part inwildlife patrols and habitat projects, many sports-men are in the vanguard of programs to maintainand enhance the resource. I urge all hunters t0participate in these activities and help make thembetter known in th€ir communities.

Bruce StrachanMinister of Environment and Parks

Antlered Animal - means a member ol the deerfamily over one year of age bearing visible bonyantlers.

protuberances of fawns and calves d0 not constituteantlers.Anow - means a slender shafi, which may bepointed at one end and may be feathered at theopposite end, for shooting from a bow.Bail - means anything, including meat, cereals,cultivated crops, restrained animal or any manufac-tured product or material, that may attract wildlifeand includes plastic or other imitation foods butdoes not include a decoy as described under theseregulations.

This is not a resume of all changes in theregulations for this year. Major changestrom last year's regulations are shown inc0loured type, in the lollowing pages.oAs evident in the new format of this

publication, the Hunting and TrappingRegulations Synopsis has beenprivatized this year. As in past years, itcontains a summary olthose regulationsunder the Wildlife Act pertaining to hunt-ing and trapping in B.C. For further infor-mation on regulations, contact the Wild-life Branch in Victoria.

rLimited Entry Hunting maps and

in the 1988-89 Limited Entry

year all Limited EntryHunting area maps

-\->in a centre sectionto allow easy separation

from the rest of the Synopsis

.A new regulation requiring hunters tosubmit the unskinned lower porlion 0lcailbou legs in effect this year will en-able wildlife staff to determine the pres-ence of a microscopic parasite of signifi-cance t0 the health ot caribou in theprovince. (2 or more legslcaribou)

.Note that under requirements t0 removeedible portions ol meat, the Ministry ofEnvironment and Parks regards "a placeof consumption" as a person's perma-nent residence and not a hunting campor other type of temporary camp.

.Moose hunters may be contacted bytelephone follodng the moose season t0discuss their hunting activity. The Wild-life Branch is investigating the suitability0f surveying hunters by telephone in-stead of the traditional mail question-naire. Please keep a record of huntinglocations, dates and success. Your co-operation is vital t0 the management 0lwildlife and the sport ol hunting.

B.G. Resldent - means a person who maintains apermanent residence in the Province, and who hasbeen in actual residence therein for six (6) months inthe previous twelve (12) months prior to any applica-tion under the Wildlife Act.Big Game - means any mountain sheep, mountaingoat, caribou, elk, moose, deer, grizly beari blackbear, cougar, wolf or other mammal designated byregulation.Bolt - means a shaft or missile designed to be shotfrom a crossbow or catapult.8ow - means a longbow or a crossbow.Brcw Tine - means the first tine proiecting forwardin the lower 1/s of the antler of a moose, caribou, elkor deer.

Bucks and Bulls - are males of the deer family overone year of age which bear visible bony antlers.Gall - means a moose, elk or caribou less thantwelve (12) months of age.Cancelled Species Licence - means a SpeciesLicence that has been cancelled as indicated on thelicence. The Species Licence must be cancelledimmediately upon killing the animal.Gompound Grossbow - means a crossbow onwhich the bow string runs through pulleys.

Grossbow - means a bow fixed across a stock witha groove for the anow or bolt and a mechanism forholding and releasing the string. (Note: The use ofcrossbows is pemltted during special Bow andArrow seasons unless othenrvise indicated under theregional schedules.)Decoy - means any material or manufactured prod-uct that simulates the appeannce or has the form olwildlife.Deer Family - means moose, caribou, deer andelk.Fircarm - includes a device that propels a projectileby means of an explosion, compressed gas orspring and includes a rifle, shotgun, handgun orspring gun but does not include a bow.Full Gwl Bighorn Ram - means any male bighornmountain sheep which has attained the age of eight(8) years as determined by the horn annuli or whosehorn tip extends upwards beyond a straight linedrawn between the centre of the nostril and thelowest hindmost portion of the base of the horn.

Full Cwl Bigfiorn Ram - (Junction limited entryarea and M.U. 5-3 only) means any male bighornm0untain sheep which has attained the age of six (6)years as determined by the horn annuli or whosehorn tip extends upwards beyond a straight linedrawn between the centre of the nostril and thelowest hindmost portion of the base 0f the horn.{n Gurl Bighorn Ram - means any male bighornmountain sheep which has attained the age ol six (6)years as determined by the horn annuli or whosehorn tip, when viewed from the side extends beyonda straight line drawn through the centre of the eyeand at right angles through a line drawn between thecentre of the nostril and the lowest hindmost portionof the base of the horn.Full Curl Thinhom Ran - means any malethinhorn mountain sheep which has attained the ageof eight (8) years as determined by yearly horngrowth annuli or whose horn tip extends upwardsbeyond the forehead-nose bridge when viewed fromthe side.Fur-bearing Animal - means a fox, badgel beaver,black bear, marten, fishef Canada lynx, bobcat,mink, muskrat, land otter, raccoon, skunk, redsquinel, sea otter, weasel, wolverine, wolf or coyote.Game Bird - means any grouse, partridge, quail,pheasant, ptarmigan, migratory game bird, or birddesignated by regulation.Game - includes all big game, small game, gamebirds and fur-bearing animals.Hunt and Hunting - includes shooting at, attract-ing, searching tor, chasing, pursuing, following after0r 0n the trail of , stalking, or lying in wait for wildlife0r attempting to do any of those things, whether ornot the wildlife is then or subsequently wounded,killed or captured;(a) with intention t0 capture the wildlife, or(b) while in possession of a lirearm or otherweapon.Licence Year - means the period from April 1 toMarch 31 of the following year.

Loaded Filearm - means any firearm containinglive ammunition in either the breech or the maga-zine. A clip containing live ammunition, when at-tached to the firearm, is considered as the maga-zine.

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Migratory Game Birds - for which there is an openseason in B.C. and for which a Canadian MigratoryBird hunting permit is required are waterfowl (ducksand geese, including brant), coot, common snipe,band{ailed pigeon and mourning dove.ilo Hunting Area - means a designated area inwhich hunting (see definition) is prohibited.No Shooting Area - means a designated area inwhich the discharge of firearms is prohibited. NOTE:

No Shooting Areas as prescribed under the WildlifeAct are open to the use ol bows and arrows andcrossbows unless specifically restricted under hunt-ing regulations.Power Boal - means any boat, canoe or yachtpowered by an electric, gasoline, oil or steam motoror by other mechanical means, but not a boatpowered by oars or by an outboard motor which hasbeen detached or removed from its operating posi-tion.Raptor - means a bird ol the order falconiformesknown as vultures, eagles, falcons and hawks or theorder strigiformes known as owls and includes theeggs of lhese birds.Small Game - includes fox, raccoon, lynx, bobcat,coyote, skunk, wolverine and game birds.Spike Buck - means a male deer having antlersthat are composed of a main beam from which thereare no bony projections greater than 1 inch in length.Wildlile - means raptors, threatened species, en-dangered species, game and other species of verte-brates prescribed as wildlife by regulation.

t0 entel, hunt over or lrap in enclosed land orprivale pl0pedy with0ut lhe owner's permis-sion.to make a false statement to an officer, Con-servation 0fficer, or Constable.hunt at any time during the year except withinthe open season, or by authority of a permitissued under the Wildlife Act.to use another person's licence or permit, or toloan or transfer any licence or permit underany circumstances.to be in possession of a big game animalwithout a properly cancelled species licence orotherwise by licence or permit.

to hunt moose, elk, mountain sheep, moun-tain g0at, caribou or grizly bear with a shot-gun. (Shotguns may be used only for thehunting of deer, black bear, couga[ coyote,wolf, game birds and small game. NOTE: Aperson using a shotgun for hunting dee[ blackbear, cougar and wolf must: (a) use a bore sizeof 20 gauge or larger; and (b) use shells o{ shotsize SG, or larger.)to hunt game birds with a rifle, except grouseand ptarmiOan.

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L t0 hunt migratory game birds using a rifle, or a

shotgun loaded with a single bullet, 0r any

other weapon except a bow and arrow or ashotgun not larger than number 1 0 gauge.

10. t0 use, while hunting migratory game birds,

more than one shotgun, unless each shotgun

in excess of one, is disassembled or unloaded

and encased.11. to huntwith aset gun, orto huntwith apump,

repeating or auto-loading shotgun without aplugged magazine incapable of holding more

than two shells.

12. to use full metal jacketed, non-expanding,

tracer, incendiary or explosive bullets for hunling game.

13. to use rimfire cartridges for hunting big game.

14. to hunt migratory birds from a power boat.

15. to shoot wildlife from a motor vehicle or boatpropelled by a motor.

16. to discharge, carry or have in possession a

firearm containing Iive ammunition in its

breech or in its magazine, in or on a railway car,

motor vehicle, sleigh, aircratt, or bicycle.

17. to discharoe a firearm on or across the trav-

elled portions of an arterial or secondary high-

way.

18. to hunt or transport hunters or wildlife by

helicopters.to use a power boat, aircraft, or motor vehicle

to disturb game for the purpose of drivingthem towards another hunter.

to hunt game from one hour after sunset toone hour before sunrise.

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after sunset to 1/z hour belore sunrise.

to hunt, take, wound or kill big game while it is

swimming unless it has been previously

wounded.t0 use poison for the taking or killing of any

wildlile.to possess or keep in captivity any wildlifewithout a permit.

to possess orwantonlytake, injure 0rdestroy a

bird, egg, or the nest of a bird except the nests

and eggs of crows, English sparrows, mag-pies, Rock doves or European starlings as

designated by regulation.to buy or sell migratory birds or their eggs ornests.for a person who has taken a furbearing animal

under a hunting licence in a prescribed open

season, to offer lor sale the pelt or skin fromthe animal unless he has paid a royalty to the

Province on the pelt or skin. (NOTE: See Roy'

alty Fees Section on Page 53)

to traffic or offer to do so in wildlife meat

except as authorized by permit.

to kill wildlife (with the exception ol griulybear, black bear, cougar and furbearers) and

fail to remove the edible portions o{ the car-

cass to a place of consumption or to a cold

storage locker or a meat cutting plant. The

Ministry of Environment and Parks regards "aplace of consumption" as a person's perma-

nent residence and nol a hunting camp 0rother type ot temporary camp. 0{ Mountain

sheep, mountain goat and caribou, no less

than one hind quarter must be removed to a

place of consumption, or t0 a cold storage

locker or meat cutting plant.

HUNTER TIPNever assume a firearm is unloaded.

SPECIAL RESTRIGTIONS

There is no open season on {emale or othergriuly bear in the company of two year old oryounger grizly bear or on two year old 0ryoun0er grizly bear.

Do not shoot any grizzly bear when observed in a

family unit.

SPECIAL REOUEST

Hunters are encouraged to select male moun-

tain goat when hunting. Males tend to be larger

than females. Females usually exhibit a notice-

able curvature at the tip of the horns. ln addition,

males tend not to be found in nanny/kid groups.

COTLARED WILDTIFE

Please avoid shootinO collared moose, elk, cari-

bou, deer, mountain goat, mountain sheep,

wolf, black bear, and griuly bear. Collared ani-

mals carry radio transmitters and are used torresearch purposes. The death of one of these

animals represents a substantial loss in terms oftime and money. lf a radio-collared animal is

inadvertently killed, please return the collar to an

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GENERAL INFOAIVIATION APPLYING IO ALL OF BRITI$H COLUMBIA

to place bait for the purpose of attracting a

migratory game bird, except under permit, 0rto hunt a migratory game bird within 402metres (1ia mile) of any baited area.

to use live birds as decoys, or recorded birdcalls to hunt game birds.to discharge, dump, discard or dispose of litteron any land or fresh waterto shoot or capture any hawk, falcon, owl oreagle.to deface any notice posted under authority ofthe Wildlife Act.t0 damage or interfere with a lawfully set trap.t0 act as, 0r offer to act as, a guide for fish orgame for compensation or reward unless li-cenced to do so.to place bait for the purpose of attracting blackbear or grizly bear.

t0 unintentionally kill a big game animal andfail to report the kill to a Conservation Officer.

(1) There is an automatic cancellation of a migra-tory game bird hunting permit upon conviction of an

offence under the Migratory Birds Convention Act.There are many offences underthe wildlife act whichresult in automatic licence cancellations for mini-mums of one to five years.(2) A person convicted of an oftence under theWildlife Act, the Migratory Birds Convention Act(Cdnada), the Fisheries Act (Canada) or the CriminalCode (respecting the possession or use of firearmswhile hunting) may automatically, or by order of theDirector of Wildlife Branch, have his licence and allprivileges granted under it cancelled and his eligibil-ity to obtain a hunting, firearm or fishing licencesuspended for a period of up to five years. A fine of$10,000 and imprisonment for up to six monlhsmay be imposed for offences committed under theWildlife Act.

Anyone wishing to hunt or carry firearms in B.C.must obtain the required licence.

To be eligible to obtain a resident hunting licence, aperson must make his home in British C0lumbia and

be present in the Province for 6 months in the 12

months immediately before applying t0r the licence.

A member of the R.C.M.P. or Canadian ArmedServices enrolled in continuing full time militaryservice is eligible to obtain a resident hunting licenceafter making his home in British Columbia for onemonth immediately before applying lor the licence.

A B.C. residenl 14 years ol age or older muslpruduce a B.C. Resident Hunler l{umber Gard lopuruhase a ffesident Hunting Licence. A HunterNumber Card may be obtained in either of tvvo ways:1. By the successful completion of the C.0.R.E.

(Conservation and outdoor Recreation Educa-tion) safe firearms handling test and writtenexamination or other North American govern-ment sponsored hunter safety training program

completed while resident in that state or prov-ince.

To obtain information concerning the availabilityof the C.0.R.E. textbook or C.0.R.E. examina-tions, c0ntact the office of the Government

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Agent or the Ministry 0t Environment and Parla.

Although not compulsory classroom instruc-tion in C.0.R.E. is recommended and may beobtained through courses in adult education,community colleges, rod and gun clubs or ad-vertisements in the local media.

Note that the C.0.R.E. graduate card issued toC.0.R.E. graduates will not be accepted for thepurchase of a hunting licence. Residents whohave only a C.O.R.E. card may obtain a B.C.Resident Hunter Number Card free of charge bypresenting the C.0.R.E. card at any GovernmentAgent's office.

2. A Hunter Number Card can also be obtained by

signing an affidavit that the applicant has previ-

ously held a resident hunting licence legallyissued t0 him on or after his 14th birthday, in

British Columbia or another province ol Canada

or a state of the United States.

A resident 14 years of age and under 19 must applyfor a hunting licence in person in the presence of hisparent or guardian, who must sign an 'Acknowl-

edgement of Responsibility" for his/her son, daugh-ter or ward. Hunters under the age of 19 must be

accompanied and closely supervised while huntingby a person who is 1 I years of age 0r older and whoholds a hunting licence.

No one under the age of 10 may hunt 0r carry afirearm.

A Junior Hunting Licence can only be issued to aparent or guardian on behalf of his/her child or ward,resident in 8.C., who is 10 years ol age or older and

under the age of 14. The Junior Hunter need nothave completed a hunter training program. Wildlifetaken by the Junior under this licence is included in

the bag limit of the licenced adult who must accom-pany and supervise him while hunting. N0 specieslicences or Limited Entry Hunting applications may

be purchased with the Junior licence,

(Non-resident qualifications for a Junior Licence difier.Consult a Government Agency or Ministry of Envi-

ronment and Parks regional office).

lndians as defined under the lndian Act (Canada)

who are residents of British Columbia are nol re-quhed to obtain any type of hunting licence. lndianshowever are not exempt from the requirements ofthe Limited Entry Hunting regulations.

FIREARMS ACOUISITION CERTIFIGATE

All persons (except a iuvenile accompanied by alicenced adult) are required t0 obtain a Firearms'Acquisition Certificate before taking possession of agun whether they plan to buy, borrow or trade toobtain it. Application forms are available at firearms'dealers or from local police. The price of a certificateis $10.00. fur further information, consult the Crimi-nal Code.

NOIICE TO NON-RESIDENT HUNTERS

Non-residents ol British Columbia hunting big game

must be accompanied by a licenced B.C. guide. 0nthe completion of the hunt non-residents must ob-tain a completed form of declaration from theirguide. Failure to do so constitutes an ofience on thepart of the hunter and the guide. A non-resident of

B.C. who is a resident of Canada may be accompa-nied by a resident of B.C. in place of a licenced B.C.guide, provided the B.C. resident is a Canadiancitizen and has also obtained the required permitfrom the Regional 0ffice of the Ministry of Environ-ment and Parks o{ the Region in which he intends tohunt. A non-resident of Canada may also be eligibleunder this procedure providing that he qualifiesunder one 0f the required relationship categories (ie.if accompanied by a father, brother, son, uncle,nephew grandson, grandfathe[ mother, sister,daughter, aunt, niece, granddaughter, grandmothelspouse, father-in-law motherin-law, son-inJaqdaughter-in-law, brother-inlaw or sister-in-law). Ap-plication lor the permit must be made al leasl onemonlh prior to hunling.

HandgunsThere are special handgun restrictions in Canada.Please contact the R.C.M.P for details before bring-ing a handgun into Canada.

Small game

The following fees apply province-wide. Additionallicence requirements are indicated under certainregional schedules.

A percon to carry a lirearm (5 year) $1 0.00

A residenl ol British Colrmbiato hunt all game and carryfirearms 19.00

who is a Canadian citizen 65 years ofage or over to hunt all game and carryfirearms 1.00

A resident ol Ganada (not Bdlish C0-

lumbia)to hunt all game and carry firearms

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19.00

to a person not a resident in Canada tohunt small game and game birds onlyand carry firearms 53.00.

to a person not a resident in Canada tohunt all game and carryfirearms 118.00-

Duplicate Hunling and Species Li-cGncesto a person who can satisfactorily prove

his hunting and/or species licences have

been lost or destroyed (an affidavit is

required). Foreach: 4.00

A person lo hunl in lhe Fmser ValleySpecial AreaSee Map 82. 10.00

A person lo hunl in the Gulf lslandsSpecial AreaAll islands in M.U. 1-1 except Vancouverlsland 1.00

A Junior Hunting licenceto a resident of B.C. 10 years of age orolder and under 14 5.00Canadian Mignlory Game Bird Hunl-ing Permit 10.00

When hunting 0rtransporting migratory game birds,you must carry with you a valid Canadian MigratoryGame Bird hunling permit in addition to any requiredprovincial hunting licence. The permit is available atthe Post Office..lncludes

$3.00 surcharge for the HABITAT C0N-SERVATION FUND,

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GENERAL ]NFORMATION APPLYING M ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

royalty fee unless he offers the pelt for sale. See

current Trapping Regulations on page 53 for royaltyfees. Payment of a royalty fee is required only uponihe initial sale of the pelt. Furbearers may only be

hunted where an open hunting season is declared.

F0r the purpose of defining the open seasons for big

game, small game and game birds, the province is

divided into Management Units (M.Uis) under B.C.

Regulation 41 5/75. tur the purpose of these hunting

regulations, A and B parts 0f a Management Unit

shall be considered as a single unit except for Units

6-17A and 6-178 which are considered as separate

units. The open seasons for the hunting of each

species of game are shown in regional schedules on

the following pages. All dates mentioned therein are

inclusive.

UI'IIESS SEASONS ARE INDICATED, THERE ARE

N0 0PEl'l SEASONS 0t{ Al'lY GAME Al'llMAL.Where open seasons do not apply to the entireManagement Unit, reference is given to detailedmaps showing the area and describing the peninent

regulations. The open seasons declared by theseregulations shall cease to be in effect in any area

covered by a closure order issued by the F0rest

Service of the Ministry of furests and Lands and

shall continue to be ineffective during the period

covered by such forest closure order Dates torhunling seasons may be changed by oder of theMinister only in unusual Gilcumstances. Suchchanges will be given local publicity.

Season bag limits for big and small game and daily

bag limits for game birds for each Management Unit

are shown in the regi0nal schedules on the followingpages directly lollowing the date ofthe open season.

Where special restrictions exist as to species, sex orage, they are shown on detailed maps.

These bag limits are printed in bold type, e.g. 3.

Where no bag limit is in effect, the abbreviation NBL

appears.

An entry such as "2(1)" for ungulates in the sched-

ules means the season bag limit is two animals ofthat species in the aggregate, one ol which may be

antlerless.

An entry such as "2" lor big game (except ungu-

lates) and small game in the schedules means the

season bag limit and possession limit is two ani-

mals.

An entry such as "10(20)" for upland game birds

and migratory game birds in the schedules means

the daily bag limit is 10 while the possession limit is20. (Turkey: bag limit is one per year.)

"Possession limit" means the maximum number of

a species 0r type of wildlife a person may have in hisp0ssession while hunting or returning from hunting.

Sublect to exceptions in the regional schedules fol-lowing, the maximum number of each species of

small game and big game (wilh lhe exceplion olm0untain sheep) which a hunter may take in theprovince during one licence year (the season baq

limit) is one. Provincial bag limits may be achieved

by hunting in one or more regions provided the

regional bag limits are not exceeded.

The $3 surcharge on all hunting, angling, trapping

and guiding licences provides revenue for the Habi-

tat Conservation Fund to be used for the enhance-ment of fish and wildlife.

Enhancement projects for wildlife include use ofprescribed fire to reluvenate winter ranges lorsheep, elk, deer and moose; wetland improvement

to establish productive breeding and resting areasfor waterfowl and other upland species; thinning and

planting techniques to increase forage lor elk and

grizly bear; and introduction 0t mountain goat, elkand bunowing owl t0 repopulate historic ranges.

Species licences are required for the hunting of thefollowing big game animals and are required in

addition t0 the basic licences listed above.

LiGences

8.C. Non-B.C.Residenl Residenl

Black Bear $ 8.00 $ 50.00Garibou 20.00 120.00

Cougar 20.00. 120.00

Deer (mule and white{ailed) 8.00 60.00Etk 20.00 120.00

Grizly Bear 70.00- 320.00Moose 20.00 120.00

Mountain Goat 30.00. 130.00

Mountain Sheep 50.00- 300.00Wolf No Licence 25.00

Required

" Resident licences for these species are not valid

until the second day after the date ol issue.

Any person who kills any of the above big game

species must immediately cancel the appropriate

species licence. All hunting and species licences

expire March 31 .

Resident hunting licences are available at all Govern-ment Agents' otfices, some Ministry of Environmentand Parks 0ffices and many sporting goods stores.Non-resident hunting licences are only availabletrom Regional Ministry of Environment and Parks

0ffices, Government Agents, and Wildlife Branch,780 Blanshard Street, Victoria, 8.C., V8V 1X5. Non-residents may also obtain their licences by mail.

Duplicates for misplaced, lost, stolen 0r accidentallydestroyed licences are only available from Govern-

ment Agents' offices for a fee of $4.00 each. D0 NOT

purchase another original licence from a sportinggoods store or similar non-government licence is-suel as this will automatically show on our recordsthat you have been issued more than the legal limitof cunent licences which is an otfence under WildlifeAct regulations.

Every holder of a valid hunting licence who kills a fur-bearing animal is exempt from paying the prescribed

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Deer: The maximum number which a hunter

may take in one licence year is two (2) of whichone may be antlerless.N0TE: See regional schedules for regional bag

limits.Black Beat: The maximum number which a

hunter may take in one licence year is two,(2).

N0TE: For black bear, the provincial bag limitmay be exceeded in portions of Region 7.

Gougar: The maximum number which a hunter

may take in one licence year is two (2).

Woll: The maximum number which a hunter

may take in one licence year is three (3),

N0TE: For wolf , the provincial bag limit may be

exceeded in Regions 6 and 7.(5) Coyote, Raccoon, Skunk and Fox: There is no

maximum number which a hunter may take in

one licence year. (No bag limit - ilBL).(6) Wolverine and lynx: The maximum number

which a hunter may take in one licence year is

one (1) of each species.(7) Bobcalr The maximum number which a hunter

may take in one licence year (the season bag

limit) is five (5).(8) Game Birds No person, while in the field

either actually hunting or returning from hunling, shall have in his possession upland game

birds in excess of three times the daily limit. Forpossession limits on migratory game birds seeregional schedules.The daily bag limit for all geese in aggregate islive (5), possession ten (10).

PROTEGTED MAMMALS

Sportsmen are reminded that the following mam-mals are protected by regulation under the Wildlife

Act (hunting is prohibited):

1. Badgel

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2. Mountain Cottontail (found in the Similkameenand 0kanagan Valleys),

3, White{ailed Jackrabbit (confined to the South

Okanagan Valley).

RARE AIID ENDANGERED SPECIES

The following species are designated as endangeredin B.C. and may not be killed for any reason:

1. Vancouver lsland Marmot,2. Sea Ottet3. White Pelican,

4. Burrowing 0wl.

POS$ESSION AND TRANSPORT

Detailed infqrmation is available at Ministry of Envi-ronment and'Parks otfices.

Evldence ol Specics and Sex

Big Game:

Anyone who possesses or transports the carcass orpart 0f the carcass of elk, moose, mule (black-hiled) deer, white-lailed deer or hllow dcer mustleave attached to one portion 0f the carcass:

oto identify the species, a readily identifiable part ofthe hide which is not less than 6 square centime-ters (1 inch by 1 inch) in size, and

.to identify the sex, either.a testicle or part of the penis

0r.a portion of the udder or teats0rothe antlers

Anyone who possesses or transports the carcass orpart of the carcass of caribou or grlzly bear mustleave attached t0 one portion ol the carcass:

oto identify the species, a readily identifiable part ofthe hide which is at least 6 square centimeters (1

inch by 1 inch) in size, andrto identify the sex, either

oa testicle or part of the penis

0r.a portion of the udder or teats

Anyone who possesses 0r transports only the hide

0f elk, m00se, mule (black-tailed) deel, whlte-lalled deer lallow deer, caribou or gdzly bearmust leave attached to the hide:

.a testicle or part of the penis

0r.a portion of the udder or teats

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Game Birds:

Anyone who possesses or transports a game bidmust leave attached to the carcass one wing and theplumage thereof.

Note:

Leaving evidence ol species and sex on the carcasswill not spoil or in any way contaminate the meat.Evidence of species and sex may be removed fromthe carcass or the hide of game:.whed it anives at a person's normal dwelling place

and is butchered and stored there for consumptionon the premises,

.when it is taken to a cold storage locker or meatcutting plant, or

.after it has been inspected by an employee of theMinistry of Environment and Parks.

Anyone who possesses 0r transportswithin the Province of British Columbiasess:

.the species licence under which the animal wastaken0r

.a record of receipt 0f the wildlife showing.the date and place of receipt,.the name and address of the person who killedthe animal,.the B.C. Resident Hunter Number 0f the person

who killed the animal,.the species licence number under which theanimal was taken, and.the species and sex of the animal taken.

Anyone having a carcass butchered and packaged

should obtain from the butcher a receipt whichindicates:.the hunter number,.the species licence numbeI.the species, and.the sex of the animal taken.

GAME GHEGK

The Ministry ol Environment and Parks operatesseveral checking stations throughout the Province.All hunters, wilh ot without game, ate requited bylaw l0 $top and repon. At certain locations sports-men are checked to determine their compliance withwildlife and firearms laws and encouraged t0 com-ment on or ask questions about hunting regulations

and wildlife management.

EXPORT PERMITS

All hunters (resident and non+esident), in order t0export game from the Province, must obtain a per-

mit for this purpose unless the export permit whichis valid for 30 days is included in his species licenceor his compulsory inspection data sheet.

Hunters planning t0 hunt in M.Uis 7-19 or 7-20 andaccessing by way of the Alberta border should con-tact the local Conservation oflicer Service in Fort St.John, Chetwynd or Dawson Creek t0 obtain exportpermits prior l0 stafling lheh hunt.

CONVENTION ON II.ITERNATIONAL

TRADE

The "Convention on the lnternational Trade of En-

dangered Species" (C.l.T.E.S.) requires that a spe-cial Convention export permit be obtained for theexport from Canada ol all grizly bear, cougar, lynx,

bobcat and wolf 0r parts of these animals. Suchpermits leaving Canada directly from British Colum-bia, may be obtained by making an appointmentduring normal working hours at the Ministry ofEnvironment and Parks offices in the following loca-tions:

Uancouver lsland Begion: Nanaimo, CampbellRiver (animals may be checked at any Conserva-tion 0fficer Service by appointment 0nly).

Lower Mainland Region: Surrey, Chilliwack.

Thompson-ilicola Sub-rcgion: Kaml0ops.

Kootenay Region: Cranbrook, Creston, Nelson.Gariboo Sub-rcglon: Williams Lake.

$keena Sub-region: Smithers, Atlin, Burns Lake,

Terrace, Dease Lake, and Watson Lake, Yukon.

0mineca-Peace Sub-region: fort Nelson, DawsonCreek, Prince George, furt St. John, and WatsonLake, Yukon.

0kanagan Sub-region: Penticton, Vernon.

The lollowing species of game must be reported atthe designated compulsory reporting centres foreach region or sub-region:.caribou,ogrizly bea4oc0ugar,

rmountain sheep,.mountain goat,.wolf taken in M.Uis 1-1 to 1-13 and the Kootenay

Region,relk taken in the 0kanagan and 0mineca-Peace

Sub-regions,.bobcat,.lynx, and.wolverine.

Designaled G0mpulsory lnspeGlion Genlres

Compulsory reporting centres are open during work-ing hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday toFriday, unless otheruise specified. lf two or moreanimals are to be checked, 24 hours notice (byphone) should be given lo the steff of the centres.Designated centres are listed below:

Vancouver lsland Region: Nanaimo (animals maybe checked at any Conservation 0fficer Serviceofiice by appointment only).

Lower Mainland Region: Surrey, Powell River, Chilli-wack (all other district offices by appointmentonly).

Thompson-t'llcola $ub-reglon: Kamloops (all otherdistrict otfices by appointment only).

Koolenay Region: Castlegar, Cranbrook (mornings

only; all other district offices by appointmentonly).

Gailboo Sub-rcgion: Williams Lake (all other districtoffices by appointment only). Special note: All

hunters must present the antlers of caribou har-vested within Cariboo Sub-region to the Ministryof Environment and Parks office in Williams Lake.

Skeena Sub+egion: Smithers (all other district of-fices by appointment only). Hunters wishing tohave their game inspected at Watson Lake, Yukon,may 0btain a permit t0 do so from the RegionalManager at Prince George.

Special note: A person who has egally killed agrizly bear, mountain sheep, couga[ caribou ormountain goat and transports it (or part of it) in

big game

must pos-

GENENAL INFORMATION APPLYING TO ALL OF BRITISH GOLUMBIA

Haines Junction, Yukon Territory or on the follow-ing highways:

Highway 3 Haines RoadHighway 2 Klondike HighwayHighway 8Highway 7Highway 37 between the British Columbia-Yukon Territory border and Highway 1 AlaskaHighway, or Highway 1 Alaska Highway betweenHaines Junction, Yukon Tenitory and Fireside,British Columbia,while travelling to a compulsory reporting centret0 report the animal is exempt from holding anexport permit during the time allowed for com-pulsory reporting

Omineca-Peace Sub-region: Prince George, FortSt. John (all other district offices by appoint-ment only). An appointment must be made t0have grizly bear taken during the spring seasoninspected at the Prince George office. Hunterswishing to have their game inspected at WatsonLake, Yukon, may obtain a permit to do so fromthe Regional Manager at Prince George.

0kanagan Sub-region: Penticton (all other districtoffices by appointment only).

Allcompulsory reported species must be submittedto an official of the Ministry of Environment andParks for the purpose of taking measurements orparts 0f the animal required for management (ie.tooth) within 10 days of the kill, except in the caseof:

(1) Persons who gain the written approval trom aConservation 0fficer, Wildlife Biologist, WildlifeTechnician or Official at a game check stationof the Ministry of Environment and Parks priorto hunting can submit such animals for inspec-tion within 10 days after the last day of thehunt;

(2) Persons who use the services of a licencedguide for the purpose of killing a caribou,grizly beal; mountain goat or mountain sheepcan submit such animals for inspection within10 days after the last day 0f the continuousseason in which the animal was taken (i.e. fallkilled grizly bear must be submitted after theend of the fall season); or

(3) Persons who take a cougar or a woll in theKootenay Region. These two species must besubmitted to an official of the Ministry of Envi-ronment and Parks in the Kootenay Regionwithin 4 days ol the kiil.

Pails rcquired lor compulsory ilspeclion include:.lor caribou:

othe hide or part 0f it bearing a testicle or part ofthe penis,.the loweriaw bearing the incisorteeth,othe antlers for all caribou taken in the Cariboo and0mineca-Peace Sub+egions.

.lo1 grizly bear:.tne niOe or pirt of it bearing: in the case of males,a testicle or part of the penis and in the case offemales, a portion of the teats or matnmary glands.the skull with the lower jaw (preferably skinnedout).

.lot Gougar:.the skull with the lower jaw (preferably skinnedout).the hide or part ol it bearing: in the case of males,a testicle 0r part 0f the penis and in the case offemales, a portion of the teats or mammaryglands.

otor m0unlain sheep (ie. Dall's, Slone's, Calilomiaand Rocky Mountain):.the portion of the skull including nasal bones, theeyesocket, the horns and the associated c0nnec-tive bone structure.

.lor mounlain goat:othe horns and the jaw bearing the incisor teeth.

.lor woll taken in M.U.'s 1-1 t0 1-13 and the Xoole-nay Region:othe skull with the lower jaw,othe hide or part of it bearing (Kootenay Region

only):.in the case of males, a testicle or part of thepenis,oin the case of females, a portion of the teats ofmammary glands.

.ior elk taken in the 0kanagan and Omineca-Peace Sub-regions:

.the lower jaw bearing the incisor (front) teeth,

.lor males, the antlers attached t0 a portion of theupper skull,efor females, the upper portion 0f the skull or aportion of the teats or mammary glands.

.lor boDcat, lynx and wolverine:oa canine tooth (Kootenay Region only),othe hide.

lnformati0n required for compulsory inspectior,includes:

(a) the location where the animal was killed,(b) the date the animalwas killed,(c) the number of days the licencee hunted

before killing the animal and(d) the sex of bobcat, lynx and wolverine.

Specific restrictions 0n the use of firearms for agiven management unit are outlined under the de-tailed maps on the following pages.

Archery Hunting

Bows and arrows and crossbows and bolts (quar-rels) may be used for hunting all big game, smallgame and game birds except a crossbow is prohib-ited to hunt migratory game birds. The followingrestrictions apply to the use of b0ws and crossbowsprovince-wide. Check regional schedules for openseasons and additional restrictions.

Grossbows

(1) No person shall hunt big game, other thandeel with a crossbow (does not include com-pound crossbows) having a pull of less than 68kg (150 lbs.) 0r a bolt (quarret) weighing lessthan 16.2 grams (250 grains).

(2) No person shall hunt deer: small game, orgame birds with a crossbow (does not includecompound crossbows) having a pull of lessthan 55 kg (120 lbs.) 0r a bott (quarret) weigh-ing less than 16.2 grams (250 grains).

(3) No person shall hunt wildlife with a compoundcrossbow having a pull of less than 45 kg (1 00lbs.) at peak weight or a bolt weighing less than16.2 grams (250 grains).

(4) No person shall hunt big game with a crossbowhaving a bolt (quarrel) other than one having abroadhead 0f at least 2.22 centimeters (z/a ofan inch) at the widest point.

long Bow and Arow

No person shall hunt big game with a long bowhaving a pull 0f less than 18 kg (40 lbs.) within thearcher's draw length and an arrow other than onehaving a broadhead alleasl2.22 centimeters (7s ofan inch) at the widest point.

No person shall hunt small game with a long bowhaving a pull 0f less than 18 kg (40 lbs.) within thearcher s draw length.

Muzzle Loaders

A muz;le loader containing powder and shot in thebarrel but UNPRIMED (i.e. no powder in the pan of aflint lock 0r n0 cap in the nipple of a percussion lock)does not constitute a loaded firearm.

Dogs

The use of dogs is permitted in the hunting of allgame except mountain sheep, mountain goat andcaribou.

Dogs must be 0n leash when used to hunt mule deer;blacktailed deer, white-tailed deer, fallow deer: elkand moose.

Any person may train dogs by allowing them t0pursue game birds under supervision from August 1

to April 30.

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GEN.ERAt INFORMATION APPLYING TO ALL OF BRITISTI COLUMBIA

Falconry

Licenced falconers may hunt game birds (migratoryand upland) by the use or with the aid of raptorsthroughout the Province during the regular openseasons subject t0 the applicable bag limits as

indicated in the regional schedules.

Retrieval

It is lawful for a person to retrieve a dead or injuredgame animal with the assistance ol a power boatprovided no person in the power boat is in posses-

sion of a loaded firearm. No person shall kill, cripple

or wound game without making all reasonable effortt0 retrieve and include it in his bag limit. The re-

fieved game shall be killed immediately and in-

cluded in the hunter s bag limit.

IOPOGRAPHIC MAPS

Detailed maps of various parts of the Province may

be purchased from a Government Agent or theDirector, Surveys and Mapping Branch, Ministry ofEnvironment and Parks, Victoria, 8.C., V8V 1X5.

BEAR MEAT

T0 prevent possible inleclion by trichinosis, bearmeat should not be consumed unless it has becncooked at a lemperalure and lor a lime sullicientl0 allow all pans d the meal lo reach a minimuminternal temperature ol 65.6oC (150'F).

Nalional Parks

Hunting is prohibited in all National Parks. The law

requires that all firearms transported in NationalParks be dismantled, carried in a closed case orwrapped and tied securely in such a manner as notto expose any part of the firearm.

Provincial Parks and Recreati0n Arcas

Hunting and/or the discharge 0f firearms is notpermitted in any Class "C" park or nature conser-vancy area, nor in the majority of Class 'A' or "8"parks and recreation areas. 0nly those parks and

recreation areas listed in the following regional

schedules are open to hunting and/or the dischargeol firearms. These parks and recreation areas are

only open during the legal hunting season as

described in the regional schedules.

When a park or recreation area is closed to huntingor there is no open season lor any species, thepossession, as well as the discharge of a firearm, isprohibited by Park Act Regulation except by Letter olAuthority, Park Use Permit, or when the firearm iscanied unloaded in a vehicle that is in transit to orfrom a lawful hunting area.

A Lettel ol Aulhority lrom the nearesl DislriclPa*s 0llice is required to use horses in anyprovincial park.

Ecological Reserves

Hunting, trapping or fishing is not permitted in anyecological reserve in British Columbia. A completelist 0f reserves is available from: Outdoor RecreationDivision, Planning and Ecological Reserves, Minis-try of Environment and Parks, 4000 Seymour Place,

Victoria, B.C., VgV lX4.

Most municipalities have local bylaws restricting and

controlling the use of firearms within their bounda-ries. Consult municipal clerks for details of closures.The Ministry of Environment and Parks publishes

the Fraser Valley Special Area brochure which de-picts provincial and municipal firearm regulations in

the Fraser Valley.

The discharge ol firearms is prohibited within 0.4km (Va mile) of either side of the centerline of thefollowing highways:

The discharge of firearms is prohibited within 50meters of either side of the centerline of the f0llow-ing highways on the Queen Charlotte lslandsl

#16 Yellowhead Highway between Skidegate and

Masset.District Road 51: Tow Hill Road between Masset

and Tow Hill.

District Road 33: Queen Charlotte City and Ski-degate Road between Queen

Charlotte City and Skidegate.District Road 61: Allilord Bay Road, between Alli-

ford Bay and Sandspit.

District Road 44 Port Clements Street, betlveen#16 Yellowhead HighwaY and

Port Clements.

The discharge ol all firearms is prohibited within 50meters and the discharge of firearms using a singleproiectile is prohibited within 150 meters of thelollowing highways:

Highway 1 between Chilliwack and Spuzum.Highway 7 between Mission and Highway 1.

Highway3 between Hope and Manning Pro-

vincial Park.

The discharge of firearms is prohibited within 150meters of the travelled portion of Highway 99 be-

tween Squamish and Pemberton.

The discharge of firearms is prohibited within 25meters 0f the travelled portion of any paved public

road in Vancouver lsland Region or Lower MainlandRegion and paved and unpaved public roads on theGulf lslands.

HUNTERS, WATCH YOUR IMAGE

Your game will have less chance to spoil and yourpublic image will suffer less if you remember totransport your game properly - and in good taste.Other hunters may be impressed, but openly dis-played big game carcasses can be offensive to manypeople, so give some consideration to others, and

watch your image!

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Highway 16

Highway 20

Highway 37Highway 29

Highway 35

between Bench Creek and BantingCreek.

between Prince Rupert and BritishColumbia/Alberta border.

between Bella Coola and the east-erly boundary of TweedsmuirPark.

betlv'een Kitimat and Tenace.between Chetwynd and Highway97 (northeast of turt St. John).between Francois Lake and Burns

Lake.

Highway 37 between Kitwanga and BritishColumbiaffukon border

Highway 37A between the boundary ol the Dis-

trict 0f Stewart at Bitter Creek and

its intersection with Highway 37.Highway 97 between the Cottonwood River

and Lower Post.

Hunting and the discharge of firearms is prohibited

within 0.4 km (t/+ mile) either side of the centrelineof the following highways:

Highway 3 between Manning Park and Prin-ceton.

uMrTEo EI{TRY HUNflNG @Limited Entry Hunting seasons, open only tohunters who have drawn Limited Entry Huntingauthorizations, are additional to general openhunting seasons. Although a general open sea-son may precede or coincide with an LEH huntfor the same species and in the same area, the"class" of animal available during the general

open season will be ditferent from the "class" ofanimal available during the LEH season. ln thefollowing pages the "ST0P" symbol is a cautionto hunters that special restrictions apply in Lim-ited Entry Hunting areas within certain manage-ment units. Hunters should refer to the 1988-89Limited Entry Hunting Synopsis for LEH maps.Note also that big game seasons in most parks

are subiect to LEH restrictions.

Eritish Columbia Wildlile Branch, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis 1988/89

GENERAL INFORMATION APPLYING TO AlL OF BRITISH OOLUU1BIA

Hunters are reminded that the onus is on them toclearly identify the species and sex of their targetbefore shooting.

Every person who has a firearm in his possession orunder his control shall exercise due care for thesafety of other persons and property.

Point firearms at game only and never use a scopesighted rifle to observe another human being.

Please report any tagged or collared bird or mammalto the Wildlife Branch, 780 Blanshard Street, Victo-ria, B.C., VBV 1X5.

r0sT!To reduce your chances of getting lost, and increaseyour chances for being found if lost, follow thesesimple rules:

1. Scout the area beforehand; know what to ex-pect.

2. Let someone know where you are going andwhen you will be back.

3. Have a map of the area and a compass andknow how to use them.

4. Matches and fire-lighting materials are a must.5. Take some emergency provisions, first aid sup-

plies and a survival booklet.6. Dress for the weather and prepare for the

unexpected.7. Go where you said you were going; return

when you said you were.

There is no shame in getting lost in the woods;preparation and a cool head will prevent you fromstaying lost. Be prepared ahead of time with anoutdoor survival course or books.

IF YOU OO GET LOST

1. Remember SST - stop, sit and think. Stayput; wait to be rescued.

2. Take stock of your situation and your re-sources; don't panic.

3. Priorities are first aid, fire, shelter, water andfood in that order

4. Three fires is an internationally recognized andeasily seen distress signal.

5. lf you must move, indicate your direction oftravel so searchers can follow

HELP MAINTAIN OUR WILDLIFERESOURCES

OBSERVE, RECORD, REPORTFISH & WILDLIFE VIOLATIONS

1-800-663-9453 (WtrD)

The unethical hunter is a threat to both wildlife andthe hunting recreation. Regulations are set for theprotection o{ wildlife populations, and those whoviolate these regulations damage the wildlife re-sources of our Province. The first result is a loss ofgame t0 the legitimate hunter. But other wildlifeusers suffer as well, and often tend to blame allhunlers for the actions of a few. ln this way, theunethical hunter can damage the public image ofhunting, resulting in a loss as well of hunting oppor-tunities.

The Gonservation 0fficer is responsible {or the en-forcement ot wildlife regulations, but the job is anenormous one. British Columbia is a large andrugged province, and many hunting activities takeplace in remote areas. This means that offencesmay be committed, and damage done, without theotfenders always being apprehended. When thishappens, both wildlife and the sport of huntingsuffer the consequences.

An important goal of enforcement is the preventionof violations before the damage is done. This iswhere you can help. The watchful eyes of sportsmenthroughout the Province can provide a strong deter-rent t0 potential violators and stop wildlife offencesbefore they happen.

What can you do?

Observe, Record, RepoilRemember: Do NOT confront a suspected violator.You cannot make a "citizen's arrest" or seize privatepr0perty as evidence. 0nly a Conservation 0fficer ora constable is legally authorized to do this. lnstead:

0bserue:

Familiarize yourself with cunent regulations. Somecommon violations are:

(1) Killing game during a closed season.(2) Killing female or young animals during a male

only season.(3) Exceeding the daily bag limit.

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(4) Angling in closed areas.(5) Property damage (shooting powerline insula-

tors, road signs, industrial equipment).(6) Night hunting or pitlamping.

Record:

Carry a pencil and record your observations in noteform as soon as you can. Photographs provide anextremely useful addition to these observations ifthey can be taken without alarming the violator. Takenote of any features that will be of use to theenforcement officer in his investigation. These in-clude:

(1) Time, date, location and weather conditions.(2) ldentification or accurate description (size,

clothing, hair colou; etc.) of the violalor andhis companions.

(3) Vehicle licence and description.(4) Evidence at the scene (head or viscera of

animal, empty cartridges, etc.).(5) Action of the violato(s) (number of shots,

etc.).

Repoil:

Report as soon as possible to the nearest Conserva-tion 0ffice[ R.C.M. Police or the Department ofFisheries and Oceans or

(ln areas where thereis no toll charge to call

The longer you wait, the more dlfficult it willbe to investigate the violation.

Always give your name, address and phone numbert0 verify that your intentions are serious.

OBSERVE, RECORD, REPORThas been developed inc0operation with the

B.C. WILDLIFE FEDERATION

The B.C. Wildlife Federation pays rewards up to $500for information leading to the conviction of personsdoing wanton damage to wildlife, wildlife habitat, orthe property of companies or individuals who allowhunters and fishermen access to property they con-trol.

PUBLIC CONSERVATION ASSISTANCEFUND

The Public Conservation Assistance Fund makesavailable more than $50,000 per year for grants toclubs and other organizations wishing to implementconservation projects in their areas. Grants may beissued, in.modest amounts, to cover up to one-halfthe initial capital expenses of approved projects.Conservation, as defined for the purposes of thisfund, includes any activity which maintains or en-hances fish and wildlife and their habitats, or con-tributes to public access or awareness of our naturalres0urces.

Applications and further information may be ob-tained by contacting your regional Ministry of Envr-ronment and Parks office or by writino to:

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G E N E RAL I N F0 RMATI 0N' AP PLYI 1{8ff ffitffi ,t|8H'mHtMB lfiof its right t0 that wildlite. Hunters and others fre-quently complain that the rules are too strict and

complicated. Since the new Wildlife Act was passed

in 1982, the Ministry has consistently tried to reduce

unnecessary bureaucratic requirements, while

maintaining control of harvests and promoting the

recreational values ol wildlife. The rules and regula-

tions respecting hunting of wildlife in the province

are contained elsewhere in this synopsis; howevel

the regulations respecting the transportation of wild-life, once it has been taken from the wild are outlined

below. Hunters are reminded that in the excitement

of obtaining a big game animal some of the require-

ments are often missed. For example, a species

licence may not be properly cancelled, and while

transporting the animal from the site of the kill, the

hunter may be stopped at a game check or by a

peace officer, who may seize the animal until the

matter is dispensed with. The regulations have been

paraphrased as follows:

1. Where a hunter personally accompanies the

wildlife taken, he 0r she must be in immediatepossession of "all the licences he was required

to hold in order to kill or take the wildlife law-

fully'i That means that a person cannot leave the

documentation somewhere else. lt rnusf be inhis or her rmmedafe possession.

2. (A) A hunter may engage or have someone else

engage a third party to ship or transport

wildlife on his or her behalf and in such acase the person carrying the wildlife must

have in his innediate possession a record(and that means a tvrltten record) 0f the

wildlife stating:(i) the date and place of receipt ol the

wildlife,(ii) the name and address of the person

who killedortook the wildlife or fromwhom the wildlife or parts of it were

acquired,(iii) the number of the licence or permit of

the person who killed 0r took the wild-tife,

(iv) the name and address of the person t0whom the wildlife or parts are to be

delivered, and(v) the species and sex of the animal ii it is

a big game animal.

ln addition, if the carcass ol the animal has

not been processed (i.e. cut, wrapped and

frozen), evidence of sex (and a piece of hide,

where applicable) must remain aftached tothe carcass. lt is appreciated that, with large

game animals, such as moose and elk, the

carcass may have to be divided in order to

carry it. The hunter, however, must make

every effort to comply with this regulation.(B) Where the person shipping the wildlife is a

trapper, fur trader, taxidermist or tanner, he

may ship or transport the animal or parts of

it, where he:(i) either personally accompanies the

shipment with the information he is

required to keep, or(ii) identifies each package with his name

and address and completes a writtendeclaration that accompanies the ship-ment stating:a. the contents of the shipment,b. the number of packages in the ship-

ment,c. the name and address ofthe consig-

nee, and

d. the royalty f ur export permit number

or game export permit number as, appropriate.

(C) Where a person other than a taxidermist, a

tanner or a fur trader buys wildlife or parts ol

wildlife from a licenced commercial outlel(e.9. a store) or has parts of wildlife thal

have been tanned 0r processed into manu-

tactured items, he may ship them withoutthe records lormerly required ol raw materi'als. This provision does not apply lo patls 01

wildlife for export, where a permit is re-

quired. Grizzly bear, cougar, lynx or bobcat

also require a C.l.T.E.S. permit if exportedfrom the country (contact the nearest Re-

gional Office of the Ministry of Environment

and Parks for further information).

MOOSE HUNTERSPlease note that at the time of Moose Licencepurchase this year, hunters will be asked to indicatethe Management Units in which they plan t0 hunt

Moose. This in no way restricts hunters t0 hunt in

these locations. Moose hunters may change plans

and hunt elsewhere if they so wish. The informationprovided by hunters will be used to assist in post-

hunting surveys of sportsmen.

Overload springsfor your vehicle

tHtrstrlHUSKYE CAMPERS

3060 Westwood, Pon 0oquitlam, 464-d128

Over 100,000 acres of provincial rangeland are in-

fested with dilluse knapweed or spotted knap-

weed. While travelling in B.C., watch out for knap-

weed infeslations on rangeland. People are the

major source of knapweed spread.

. Learn to identify both species ol knapweed.

. Don't drive through infested areas or across grass-

lands. Stay on established roads..Check your vehicle and remove attached knap-

weed belore leaving infested areas. Knapweed is

easily caught up in the undercarriage and doors o{

vehicles and spread for great distances.

For more information on how you can help controlthe spread of knapweed, call your local office of the

B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Diffuse Knapweed.white flowers (sometimes purple)

.short rigid spines on llower heads

Spotted Knapweedopurple flowers.blacktipped fringe on flower head bracts

The wildlife of British Columbia belongs to the Crown(the people) in right ot the province. The only way an

individual can obtain the right ol property in any

wildlife is where he or she lawfully kills it and com-plies with allthe applicable provisions of the Wildlife

Act and regulations. Wildlife, while alive, remains

the property of the Crown. Under exceptional cir-

cumstances, a permit may be issued to allow a

person to keep or possess a live wildlile animal, but

the Crown generally retains ownership o1 that ani-

mal. Not until the animal is dead may a person

actually acquire an animal as his or her property.

Because the mandate ol the Ministry of Environment

and Parks is to manage the province's live wildlife

resource, a person muijl g0 through a series of strictlegal steps before the province will allow the transfer

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C.O.R.E. is an educational program designed toensure that prospective new hunters meet accepta-ble standards of knowledge and skill for safe andethical participation in hunting.

Classroom instruction is recommended as prepara-tion for C.0.R.E. examinations. While not Gompul-sory, C.0.R.E. courses may be obtained from in-structors associated with educational institutions orrod and gun clubs in your community.

for those who wish to prepare at home for theC.0.R.E. exams, the course requires about 21 hoursof self study and practice using the C.0.R.E. text.The lirearms handling test emphasizes the practicalknowledge and skill required for the safe use offirearms and ammunition used in hunting. lnforma-tion not included in the C.0.R.E. text will also betested and the student must be able to do thefollowing:

1. Determine the appropriate size and type 0f am-munition that a shotgun or rifle is designed touse by reading this information printed 0n thefirearm and ammunition.

2. Determine lrom examples of shotgun and rifleammunition:(a) the gauge or calibre,(b) shot size, rifled slug, expanding tip or mili-

tary hard point,(c) rimfire or centrefire detonator;(d) standard and magnum shotshell ammunl

tion.

3. Demonstrate safe loading and unloading proce-dure.Safe loading procedure:(a) release safety,(b) open action,(c) ensure barrel is clear,(d) load conect ammunition in chamber or

magazine,(e) close action,(f) engage safety.

GENERAL INFORMATIOII APPLYING M ALL OF'BRITISH COLUMBIA

Safe unloading procedure:(a) release safety,(b) open action,(c) clear chamber and magazine.

The written examination is based upon the followingsix topics in the C.0.R.E. text: Ethics, FirearmiSafety, Regulations, First Aid and Survival, and Ani-mal and Bird ldentification. While the members andcharacteristics of the duck 0roups should be known,it is not necessary to be able to identify individualducks as it is with other birds described in the text.There is a $7.00 lee lor each 0t the wliflen andpractical eraminations payable lo lhe examiner.

C.0.R.E. examiners operate on their ou,n schedulesand are independent volunteers certified by theWildlife Branch. Examiners may be contactedfromlists available at the office of the Govemment Agent,or Ministry of Environment and Parks.

To manage British Columbia s wildlile, the Ministryof Environment and Parks relies heavily upon infoi-mation only the sportsmen and sportswomen 0f theprovince can supply. Because thousands of peoplemust be contacted, and because this contact takesseveral forms, the process of gathering informationrs otten su.pported by computer and special report-rng procedures. The purpose of three of the majordata collection procedures with which the B.C.hunter will come in contact is explained here.

Huntet SurveysThe single largest source of hunter activity andgame harvest information is the annual HunlerSample Oueslionnaire. Every January a large por-tion of the B.C. residents who have purchased ahunting license in the previous year are sent aquestionnaire. ln 1987, some 83,500 question-naires were mailed. Each questionnaire refers to thespecies for which a particular license was purchasedand is designed for easy response. Hunters whohave purchased several species licenses may re-ceive questionnaires for more than one species.

All hunters receiving a questionnaire are asked torespond. Replies from sportsmen who did not getout hunting that season, or who were unsuccessful,are just as valuable to wildlife managers as theinformation from hunters who did bag an animal.Responses to those questionnaires are statisticallyexpanded to represent the hunting activity of alllicensed sportsmen for the past year. ln addition tothe standard questionnalre procedure, the WildlifeBranch will be testing telephone contact with somehunters this season.

Compulsory lnspectionTo manage wildlife we need population, age, sex,time and site specific information. 0btaining thisinformation is critical for some species due tochange in their populations, high public demand fortheir use and, in a few areas, their nuisance impact.Species of particular concern include those with lownumbers relative to demand by hunters and thosewith a relatively low natural reproduction potential(e.9. grizly bear, mountain goat, mountain sheep).The questionnaire can supply only part of the essen-tial information. Local game checks can help, butare expensive t0 operate and have sampling limita-tions. The most etficient and effective way of getting

needed information at the present time is a compul-sory inspection system.

The associated tagging and registration system forall inspected hides, skulls or horns is required tofacilitate verification of inspection of such animdparts in private or commercial (taxidermist) posses-sion for enforcement purposes.

Tooth HeturnPrecise sex/age classification of the harvest is vitalto good game management. ln the past, gamechecks were the primary source of age intormationfor deer, moose and elk. Age information is availablefor most 0ther species from compulsory inspection.However game checks do not provide for sufficienlinlormation to allow managing of populations on awatershed or herd basis in some areas. ln addition,game checks are labor intensive and expensive,competing for limited available resources. To gainmore information at less cost, the voluntary toothrelurn prugram is n0w operating on a province-widebasis.

How lnlormalion is Usedlnformation derived from contact with the sports-man through questionnaires, license purchase,tooth returns and compulsory inspection is collatedin numerous ways to provide a diagnosis of thestatus and health of animal herds.

The information tells the wildlife manager who ishunting, where they are hunting, how long theyspend in the area, where animals are taken, and theage and sex as well as other biological informationabout the animal. ln total the information tells thewildlife manager a lot about the population of ani-mals in a given area 0t the province and also revealshunters' habits and shows when periods of heavyharvest occur within a season in a given area. Withthis kind of information, managers can be veryspecific in plotting out hunting regulations for eachyear to reduce periods of heavy harvest in someareas, extend open seasons in other areas, andbalance the needs of the animal population againstthe demand of the hunting public. The informationmay also point t0 areas where more investigation 0rmore detailed monitoring is needed.

The Wildlife Program needs all the information it canobtain from sportsmen. The carefully designedmail-out surveys, compulsory inspection and volun-tary t00th returns programs are critical to managingour game animals well. Failure of sportsmen toassist and cooperate leaves few alternatives forsefting hunting season and bag limits. Without ade-quate data, managers have to set very conseryativeseasons t0 ensure an over-haryest will not occur.The manager's choices are then limited to restrict-ing harvest by closing areas, reducing seasonlengths, orapplying Limited Entry hunting. Allowingopen hunting without sufficient information is unac-ceptable. lt risks over-harvesting and jeopardizingthe conservation of the resource.

Good information makes lor good game manage-ment and good hunting!

HUNTER TIPSLeave all gates as you find them.

Store firearms and ammunition securelyand separately.

Be sure of your target and beyond.Stop and look again.

Have You MissedYour Moose Lately?

The ACCUBORE solutionsets a NEW STANDARD infuearm bore maintenance.

Run a patch saturated withthe ACCUBORE solutiontlrrough your "CLEAN" gunand see what your regularcleaner missed.

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Liniled Enlry Hunting

There are special restrictions for areas which sup-port Limited Entry Hunting seasons. See Limited

Entry Hunting section on Page 1 1.

Bag Limils

Deer: The bag limit for mule (black{ailed) deer isthrce, one ol which may be antledess, in M.U. 1-1

and in the Courtenay-Campbell River Special Area in

M.U. 1-6 (see Map A2). The bag limit for mule(black-tailed) deer is lwo in M.Uis 1-2 to 1-15.

Grcuse: The daily aggregate bag limit for blue,

spruce (Franklin) and rutfed grouse is ten.

Compulsory Repodlng

It is mandatory for all mountain ooat, grizly bear,

cougar, bobcat, lynx and wolverine t0 be inspected.

It is also mandatory for all woll taken in M.U.'s 1-1 to1-13 t0 be inspected. See Compulsory Reporting

section on page 8 for designated reporting centres

and those portions ol an animal which are required.

VA]'IGOUUER ISLANDREGION(M.Uls 1-1 to 1-15)

Regional Headquarters - 2569 Kenvorth Road,

Nanaimo, VgT 4P7District 0ffices - Campbell Riveri Duncan, Port

Alberni, Port HardY

. A new N0 Shooting Area has been established

at C.F.S. Holberg Refuse Site in M.U. 1-13.. A ne,v No Shooting 0r Hunting Area has been

established at Lazo Marsh in M.U. 1-6.

o M.U. 1-11 is nolv open to hunting Canada

g0ose. Please n0te the Gloscd portion 0f thisM.U. shown on Map M4.

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British Columbia Wildlite Branch, Hunting and Trappino Regulations Synopsis 1988/89

Notice to Hunterco Convention on lnternational Trade-Export permitswill be issued tor grizly beari couga4 lynx, bobcatand wolf. See Convention 0n lnternational Tradesection on page 8.. ln Region 1, hunting and the discharge of fire-arms are prohibited within 100 meters ol a church,school building, school yard, playground, RegionalDistrict Park or dwelling house, farm building orranch building that is occupied by persons or do-mestic animals (except by the owner or occupier ol adwelling house, ranch or farm, or his agent, for theprotecti0n of crops or domestic animals). forfurtherdetails contact the Ministry ol Environment andParks otfice in Nanaimo.. The use of rifles lor hunting is prohibited in M.U.1-1 except 0n Valdes lsland, Sidney lsland (outsidethe exterior boundaries of Sidney Spit Marine Park,and above the high water mark), .l*inss isleiri:i6hi)ve thE i:igii ,.r'ittr*r nasiri and except by permitelsewhere.r Oualicum National Wildlife Area - Hunting, trap-ping, fishing and the possession of any firearm(Canada Wildlife Act) are prohibited in this area. turfurther details contact the Canadian Wildlife Serviceofflce in Delta (Ph: 946-8546).o The Vancouver lsland Marmoi is protected andshould not be disturbed in its natural habitat.o Nanaimo/Qualicum Bays - Waterfowl hunterswill be required to obey special access restrictionswhile hunting in these areas. Additional enforce-ment will be canied out by the Conservation officerService during the open season.. Please avoid shootinq Gollared deer in Vancouverlsland Region. See Collared Wildlile section on page

5.. The use of falcons for hunting is permitted inVancouver lsland Region during all bow and arrowseasons. Licenced falconers may hunt waterfowl,pheasant and quail 0n the Saanich Peninsula duringthe regular open seasons for M.U. 1-1. See Map Ag.. 0n Sidney lsland and James lsland the openseason for antlered and antlerless mule (black-tailed) deer and fallow deer is Srr{}'r.,;: ill, ;,r {l*r;rhn!-il*t ?4. Tiir i:::g iiii':i :rt'r Fi!i:n s;tr:r,.i*:r ;:; 3iii.llunielg cl*it *h[aitl f ,:: rii]titi(;ri ir$*r l;]ildsrvrilr: :bet0i* hunliiiil 8n IIr;iirl,j i*:r;i r:.., *iiiiit*I ic;fl;id (r.!affies l$t*ri'J.. Deer hunting is prohibited within the exteriorboundaries of Sidney Spit Marine Park.o The discharge of a firearm using a single projec-tile is prohibited within the exterior boundaries 0fSidney Spit Marine Park, and between the meanhigh water mark and the mean low water mark ofSidney lsland and itsiBs$ island. Hunlgls mugoDlaln permission lrom landowners telore hunl-lng on pilvate land on $ldney lsland or Jameslsland.. ilo S[ooling Areasr Hunle]s should note lheHighway l{o Shooling Arcas as ouilined on page11.o Gulf lslands Special Licence Hunting Area: Allpersons hunting 0n an island in M.U. 1-1 (except

Vancouver lsland) are required t0 purchase a Gulflslands Special Licence. Evidence ot $100,000 Pub-lic Liability and Property Damage insurance validwhile in the field for the regular hunting season willbe required.

Pa*s and Recreation Areas

Hunlers should n0te thal big oame seasons inmost parks are under Limited Entry Hunting rc-strictions. Gonsull lhe current Limited Entry Hunt-ing Synopsis hr map details.

The following Parks and Recreation Areas are onlyopen t0 lhe discharge of firearms from September10 to June 15 during a lawful game hunting season:rligr:iqr f(lt;;ir:r:ii]!'t ,iii*ii iili ij ;itf;cape scott Park (M.u. 1-13)

Chemainus River Park (M.U. 1-5)Gibson Marine Park (shotguns only) (M.U. 1-8)Koksilah River Park (M.U. 1-4)Morton Lake Park (M.U. 1-10)Mount Maxwell Park (shotguns with shot only) (M.U.1-1)

Octopus lsland Marine Park (shotguns only) (M.U.1-15)

0ctopus lslands Recreation Area (shotguns only)(M.U. 1-15)

Sandy lsland Park (shotguns only) (M.U. 1-6)Schoen Lake Park (M.U. 1-10, 1-11)Sidney Spit Marine Park: closed to all hunting exceptfor waterfowl using shotguns with shot only (M.U.1-1) Hunting and the discharge of firearms are pro-hibited on Transport Canada lands located within theexterior boundaries of the park.

Sooke Mountain Park (M.U. 1-2)Thurston Bay Marine Park (shotguns only) (M.U.1-15)

Parks and recreation areas not listed above areclosed t0 hunting and closed to the discharge otfirearms.

All Regional District Parks are closed to hunting andclosed to the discharge of firearms.

VANCOUVER ISLANDREGION -OPEN SEASONS

MULE (Black-tailed) DEER

Management Unit: lJBucksr Sept. 10- Nov.27 3(1)Antlerless: Nov. 5 - Nov. 13

"Bucks: Nov. 28 - Dec. 11 3

Management Units: 1-2 to 1-15Bucks: Sept. 10- Nov.27 2

*Bucks: Nov. 28 - Dec. 11

- 1pen only for deer having 2 or more points (tines)

on one antler, each of which is at least I cm (3 in.) inlength.

?Jril r.fad/.1.{ii.r't;rii$'.;i ii:6ili'tuJd: l!.,,;rt;r,,iirjii}ti} tkteiinlidii #i/:iii{; f;}c,ursg;rt} r!*!: Ji; -. Ser. ?! li;usf; gCi.ii'; aii:.:;:**tJ ;il iili; i:Sr,al;,,,Lirlrii it|t$f .rl$*rJrfl "

p*,'iy rt'; s:ri!ii*,li lJ$i,nigtl

See special area maps.

Bow and Armw 0nly Season

Management Units: 1-1 to 1-15Bucks: Aug. 27 - Sept. 9 2(Bag Limit: 3 in M.U. 1-1)

Therc ls no bow and anow nnly season on ihe Gulllslands in M.U. 1-l or ln zone B ot M.U. t-5 (SseMap A20).

MOUNTAIN GOAT

Management Units: 1-14, 1-15

Sept. 10- Nov.27 1

See Map A7.

GRIZZTY BEAR

Management Unit: 1-14

Apr. 1 - May 31/89 1

Management Unit: 1-15

Apr. 1 - May 1/89 1

SE Mdps A8, An and A28.

BLACK BEAR

Management Units: 1-1 to 1-15

Sept. 10 - June 15 2

Bow and Anow 0nly Season

Management Units: 1-1 to 1{5Aug.27 - Sept.9/88 2

There is no bow and anow only nason on lhe Eafilslands in M.U. 1.1 or ln zone B ol M.U. 1.5 (&cMap 420).

GOYOTE

Management Units: 1J4, 1-15

No Closed Season llBt

RACG0OI,|, SKUI{K

Management Units: 1-1 to 1-15

No Closed Season ]{Bt

COUGAR

Management Units: 1-1 to 1-7

Dec. 12 - Feb.28 1.Mar

1 - May 31 Pursull only

Management Units: 1-8 to 1-15

Dec.12-Apr 30 1-May

1 - May 31 Purcuit only-Shooting at or killing cougar is prohibited duringthe " Pursuit only" seasor,.

Hunters are requested not to shoot fenale cougarwith kittens.

WOtF

Management Units: 1-1 to 1-15

No Closed Season 3Allwoll taken in M.U.'s 1-l to 1-13 must be checl<edat a compulsory check centrc wihin 10 drys ot thedate of kiil.

F0xManagement Units: 1-1 to 1-13No Closed Season ll8t

BOBGAT

Management Units: 1-14, 1-15Nov. 15 - Feb. 15 2

fii.|.'',^n lslll{D ulEilG.i".f InEEzffi lID.t:sr,#Ts East saanich Road,

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VANCOUVER ISLAND SPEGIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOfING AREAS

LYNX, WOLVERINE

No Open Season

RAVEN*Management

Unit: 1-1

No Closed Season 5* Private lands on Saltspring lsland only

Hunters must obtain pemisslon lron landownersbelore hunllng on private land.

GROUSE

Blue, Spruce (Franklin) and Rulled

Management Units: 1-1 to 115Sept. 3 - Dec. 31 10(30)

Bow and Anow 0nly Season

Management Units: 1-1 to 1-15

Aug. 27 - Sept. 2 10(30)

There ls no bow and arrow only season on the Gulllslands in M.U. l-l ot in zone B ol M.U. t.5 (SeeMap A20).

PARMIGAN

Management Units: 114, 1-15

Sept.3 - Dec.31 5(15)

CALIFORNIA OUAIL

Management Units: 1-1 to 1-5

Oct. 1 - Nov. 13 5(15)

No open season an mountain quail.

PHEASANT (Gocks 0nly)Management Units: 1-1 to 1-9, 1{1 to 1J30ct. 1 - Nov 13 2(6)

BLACK BRANT, WHITE.FRONTEDGEESE

No 0pen Season

DUCKS, GOOTS, COMMON SNIPE,SNOW GEESE, ROSS' GEESE

Management Units: 1-1 to 1-13, 1-15

Oct.8-Jan.22Management Unit: 114Sept. 15 - Dec. 15

Bag Limits:Ducks: 8(16)Coots: 10(20)Common snipe: 10(20)

Snow geese: 5(10)Ross'geese: 5(10)

Please take note ot the provincial daily bag limit forgeese on page 7.

CANADA GEESE

Management Unit: 1-5

Sept. 15 - Oct 30Dec. 3 - Jan. 22 5(10)

Management Units: 1-1 to 1-4, 1-6 to 1-13, 1-15oct. 8 - Jan. 22 5(10)

Management Unit: 1-14

Sept. 15 - Dec. 15 5(10)

Please take note of the provincial daily bag limit forgeese on page 7.

BAND.TAILED PIGEONS

Management Units: l{ to 1-15

Sept. 1 - oct. 31 10(20)

Quality, guaranteedsen iceto allmakes

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CONSERVATION OFFICER $ERVICEDISTRICT OFFICES

Vancouver lsland

Campbell River 670 lsland Highway,

vgw 2cs,286-7630Duncan 238 Government St.,

vgl tAs,746-6183Nanaimo 2569 Kenworth Rd.,

vgT 4P7, 758-3951Port Alberni 4515 Elizabeth St.,

vgY 615,724-9290Port Hardy Box 1290, VoN 2P0,

945-6272

VANCOUVER ISLAND SPECIAL AREAS,

CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS

Map A3 oualicum - ParksvilleShotguns with Shot 0nly Area(situate in M.Uis 1-5, 1-6). Thedischarge ol rifles or a shotgun usinga single pmiectile is prohibited.

Map A4 Nanaimo No Shooting and Shot-guns with Shot 0nly Area (situate in M.U.1- s)

Map A2 Courtenay - Campbell RiverSpecial Area (situate in M.U. 1-6).The discharge ol a ritle or a shotgunusing a single proieclile is prohibited,

with the exception of those huntingunder the authority ol a LimitedEntry Hunting Authorization duringthe lawful Limited Entry Elk hunting

seasons. The special season forantlerless Mule (Black{ailed) Deer

only is lrom Nov. 'l to Nov 15. BagLimit: 3(1).

Map Al Sooke - Metchosin Hiohlands - City ol Colwood No

Shooting Area and No Shooting or Hunting Areas (situate in M^U.'s

1-1, 1-2).

HUNTER TIPSUnload your firearm when crossing a lence,

creek or area of insecure footing.

Open the action of any firearm as soon as youpick it up. Look to see that it is unloaded.

British Columbia Wildlife Branch, Hunting and Trapping Begulations Synopsis 1988/89

Map A5 Nanaimo - Ladysmith NoShooting and Shotguns with Shot

only Area (situate in M.U. 1-5). Mi-chael Lake: No Shooting on Michael

Lake to the high water mark.

--,\o NO SHOOTtXG and ilO HUNTIilG AR

C) NO SHOOTING AREA

6 Gillespie Rd.7 Youq Lrk€ nd.8Ott.r Point Rd.

9 Xomp Lako nd

VANCOUUER I$LAND SPEGIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS

Map A7 Xlinaklini Mountain

Goat Closed Arsa (situate in

M.U. 1-15),

Map AO 0uadra lsland Shotgunswith Shot only Ar6a (situate inM.U. 1-15).

C.&mhh

loi uq-dd

Map Ag Knight lnlet Grizly Map Ag Saanich No Shoot-

Bear Closed Area (situate in ing or Hunting Area (situate

M.U. 1-15). in M.U. 1-1). Bow huntino is

by permit only.

Map A10 0e0ourcy and

Mudge lslands No $hootingArea (situate in M.U. 1.1).

Map A15 Chsrry PoifltNo Shooting Ar€a (situato

ln M.U, 14).

Map A19 Mayns lsland No

Shooting or Hut'/tin0 Area(situate in M.u. 'l-1).

Map M3 Waloman Sound GrizlyBear Closod Area (situat6 in M.U.1-14).

18

Map A1 1 Ganges No Shoot-ing Area (situate in M.U.

1-l ).

Map A16 Shoomakor Bay

No Shootlng Area (situate

in M.U" 1-4.

Map A20 Vancouver lsland

Grouse, Mule (Black-tailed)

Deor bucks and Black Bear

Bon and Anow 0nly ClosedArua (situato in M.U. 'l-5).

Map A12 Englishman River

No Shooting Arsa (situatoin M.U, 1-5).

Map A17 Map Lake No

Shooting Area (situato inM.U. 1-4).

Map A21

ShootingM.U. 1-5)

MapAl3Cowichan8ayN0 Map Al4 Cowichan Lake

Shootin0 Area (situate in No Shooting Arsa (situate

M.U. 1-4). in M.U. 14).

Map A18 Wsst Coast National

Park No Shooting or Hunting

Area (situate in M.U. 1-3).

Map A22 Kingcomelnlet Grizzly BearClosed Area (situate inM.U. 1-14).

York Lake NoArea (situate in

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TOWER MAINLAND REGION

LOWER MAINLAND REGION(M.Uis 2-1 to 2-15)

Regional Headquarters - 10334 - 152A Street,

Suney, V3R 7PB

District 0ffices - Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, Powell

Rivet Sechelt, Squamish

o The cougar season has been extended 2months in M.Uls 2-2 to 2-4 and 2-6 to 2-15.

r A naru season for California quail is open inM.U.2-4.

Y.

Llnltsd Entry Hunllng

There are special restrictions for areas which support Limited Entry Hunting seasons. See Limited

Entry Hunting section on Page 1 1 .

8ag Unlls

Dcer: Unless otheMise indicated, the season baglimit tor mule (black-tailed) deer is tun, of which onemay be anllerless.

Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit lor blue,

spruce (Franklin) and ruffed grouse is ten.

Gompulsory Repodlng

It is mandatory for all mountain goat, grizly bear,

cougat bobcat, lynx and uolverine to be inspected.See Compulsory Reporting section 0n page I fordesignated reporting centres and those portions ofan animalwhich are required.

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British Columbia Wildlite Branch, Hunting and Trapping Re0ulations Synopsis 1988/89

llotice to Hunters. Fraser Valley Special Area - Hunters should takenote of the special licence area in the Fraser Valley.

lnformation is prwided on detailed Map 82. A spe-cial Fraser Valley brochure with further informationon open areas is available where licences are pur-chased. These special licences are available throughthe regional Ministry of Environment and Parks of-fice, Government Agents and selected private out-lets. for further information contact the Surrey of-fice, Ministry ol Environment and Parks, 8:30-4:30,Monday to Friday (Phone: 584-8822\.. Hunting and the discharge ol firearms are prohib-

ited in M.U. 2-1 (Manning Park).r Convention on lnternational Trade-Export permitswill be issued lor griz;ly bear, cougar, lynx, bobcatand wolf. See Convention on lnternational Tradesection on page 8.. BLACK BMNT REGULATI0NS - ln that portionof M.U. 2-4 lying west of a line drawn south lrom72nd Street (Benson Road) to the permanent rangemarker in the lnternational Boundary that is situatedappmximately 1260 meters (1400 yardq) east of theshore at Boundary Bay, no person shall:

- place a flock or set of Brant decoys within 180meters (200 yards) of any other llock or set ofBnnt decoys;

- set out a flock or set of Brant decoys that exceedsfitty (50) in number;

- use more than one blind lor each flock 0r set ofBrant decoys; such blind to contain no more thanfive persons at any one time, and

- set out more than one flock or set of Brantdecoys.

r No Shooting Areas: Hunlers should nole lheHighway No Shooling Arcas as outlined on pago11.. Vancouver Harbour The discharge ol firearms isprohibited in Burrard lnlet east ol a straight linedrawn from Point Grey to Point Atkinson (LighthousePark).o ln Lower Mainland Region, hunting and the dis-charge 0l firearms are prohibited within 100 metersof a church, school building, school yard, play-ground, Regional District park or dwelling house,farm or ranch building that is occupied by persons ordomestic animals (except by the owner or occupierof a dwelling house, ranch or farm, or his agent, forthe protection of crops or domestic animals). forfurther details, contact the Ministry of Environmentand Parks office in Suney.

Parks and Recreation Areas

Hunters should nols thal big game seasons inmosl parks arc under Llmited Entry Hunting rs-

strictlons. Gonsult the curenl Limited Enlry Hunt-lng Synopsis lor map details.

The lollowing Parks and Recreation Areas are onlyopen to the discharge of firearms from September1 0 to June 1 5 during a lawful game hunting season:

Garibaldi Park (M.U. 2-7,2-8,2-9\See Map 838.lnternational Ridge Recreation Area (M.U. 2-3)Mount Judge Howay Recreation Area (M.U. 2-8) See

Map Bl7.Simson Park (M.U. 2-5)Skagit Valley Recreation Area (M.U.2-2l.

Parks and Recreation Areas not listed above are

closed to hunting and closed to the discharge offirearms.

All Regional Districl Parks are closed to hunting and

closed t0 the discharge of firearms.

LOWER MAINLAND REGION

OPEN SEASONS

M0Ut'lTAll'l G0AT

Management Units: 212 to 2-15Sept. 10 - Oct. 23 1

Management Units: 2-6 to 2-8Sept. 10 - Sept. 25 1

Management Unit: 2-5Sept. 10 - 0ct. 10 1

Sce Maps 814,815, 816,817, 818.

MULE (Black-tailed) DEER

Management Units: 2-4, 2-6 to 2-10, 2;l2Io2-15Bucks: Sept. 12 - Dec. 6 2

Management Unils 2-2, 2-3, 2-1 1

Bucks: Sept. l2 - Dec. 13 2

Management Unit: 2-5-Bucks: Sept. 12-Dec.6 2

**Antlerless: Nov.7- Nov.22 1

* ln that portion of M.U. 2-S being Texada Island, thebag limitfor deer is3(11.**

No o@n season lor antlerless drer on the nain-lend pottion ol M.U.2-5.

Sn Map 830.

Spcclal Weapons Seasons:

Management Units: 2-2 to 2-15Bucks:Sept.3-Sept.9 2

0pen only lorthose using longbows, crossbows andm uzzle loadin g weapon s.

BLAGK BEAR

Management Units: 2-2to 215Sept. 10 - Dec. 31/88Apr. 1 -June 15/89 2

Special WeaponsSeasons:

Management Units:

2-2102-15

Sept. 3 - Sept. 9/88 2

0pen only for those us-ing longbows, cross-bows and muzzle load-ing weapons.

COUGAR

Management Units: 2-2 to 2-4, 2-6 to 21 5Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 2

Management Unit: 2-5No Closed Season 3

WOLF

Management Units: 2-5, 2-6, 2-'l'l lo2-15No Closed Season 3

COYOTE, RACCOON, SKUNK

Management Units: 2-2 to 2-15No Closed Season NBL

BOBCAT

Management Units: 2-2 to 2-15

Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 5

PHEASANT (Cocks Only)

Management Unils: 2-4, 2-80ct.8 - Nov. 13 2(6)

Hunting pernitted from one-halt hour before sunriseto one-half hour after sunset.

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PTARMIGAN

Management Units: 2-2, 2-3, 2-9 to 2-1 1

Sept. 10- Dec. 18 5(15)

Management Units: 2-5 to 2-8, 2-'l2lo2-15Sept. 10- Dec.4 5(15)

GROUSE

Blue, Spruce (Franklin) and Rulled

Management Units'. 2-2, 2-3, 2-9 to 2-1'1

Sept. 10 - Dec. 18 10(30)

Management Units:2-4 to 2-8, 2-121o2-15Sept. 10- Dec.4 10(30)

Special Weapons Seasons:

Management Units: 2-2 to 2-15Sept.3-Sept.9 10(30)

0pen only for those using longbows, crossbows andmuzzle loading weapons.

BLAGK BRANT

Management Unit: 2-4Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 3(6)

Please take note ol the provincial daily bag limit forgeese on page 7.

DUCKS, C00IS, CoMMot't SNTPE

Management Units: 2-2 to 2-10, 2-121o2-'150ct.8-Jan.22Management Unit: 211Sept. 20 - Dec. 26

Bag Limits: Ducks: 8(16)Coots: 10(20)Common snipe: 10(20)

See special area naps.

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with undd-tunnus Siena Boat{ail bullets 0r NoslerParliiion bullets tor improved long-range accuracy and

impact. Cartridges arc packed in fGe, con\enientfuderal Cartridge Caniefs.*

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L0tlllER MAINLAND REGI0N o 0PEN $EASONS

CANADA GEESE

Management Unit: 2-11

Sept. 20 - Dec, 26 5(10)

Management Unils: 2-2 to 2-4, 2-8 to 2-1 0oct.I-Jan.22 214)

Management Units: 2-5 to 2.7, 2-12t0 2-15oct. 8 - Jan. 22 5(10)

Pleasa kle note ot the provincial daily bag timit lorgeese on page 7.

See special area maps.

SNOW GEESE, ROSS'GEESEManagement Units: 2-4, 2-5Oct.8-Nov.27

and 5(10)Jan. 14- Mar 10

See the provincial daily bag linit for geese on page 7.

See special area maps.

BAND.TAILED PIGEOI{S

Management Units: 2-2 to 2-15Sept.1-oct.31 10(20)

COI{SEBUATION OFFICER SERVICEDISfRICT OFFICES

lower Malnland

Chilliwack 9365 Miil St., V2p 4N3,795-8422

Maple Ridge 20450 Dewdney Trunk Rd.,vzx 3E3, 465-401 1

Porell River 16-6953 Atberni St.,v8A 288,485-2554

Sechelt Box 535, VON 3A0,885-2004

Squamish Box 187, VON gG0,

892-5971Suney 10334-152ASt., V3R Zp8,

584-8822CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS

Map 81 Pitt Wlldlife Manaoement Area(situate in M,U. 2-8). No Hunting orShootino Aroa (year-round closure).Public Shootin0 Area:Shotguns with shot only. Huntingpermittod on Saturdays, Sundays andWednesdays trom oct. I to Jan. 22 only.Seasonal No Shooting Area:Shotguns with shot only lrom Sept. 1 -Jan. 31.

LOWER MAINLAND SPECIAL AREAS,

Map 83 Keats lsland(situato in M.U. 2-5). Thedischarge of rifles isprohiblted.

Map BO Pemberton Shotguns with Shot 0nlyArsa (situate in M,Uts 2-9, 2.10, 2-11). Thodischarge of firearms using a single proiectileis prohibitod.

Map 87 tuunll River Shotguns with Shot onlyAroa (situate in M.U. 2-12). The discharge dtfirearms using a single proiectilo is prohlbltsd.

BLACK OR GRIZZLY BEAR?

Map 82 Fraser Valtey Spocial LicenceHunting Arsa (situate in M.Uls 24, 2{).All persons hunting within those ponions ofM.U.'s 2-4 and 2-8 known as thsMunicipalities ot Richmond, Delta, Surrey(includlng olfsho16 areas), Langley,Abbotsford, Matsqui, Chilliwack, MapleRidge, Pitt Meadows, Mission, Coquitlamand Eloctoral Area A ol the C€ntral FraserValley Regional District (Sumas Mtn. andHuntingdon) are required to purchaso aFraser Vallay Special Area Hunting Licence($10.00) in addition to other Provinciatlicences and for hunting migratory gamebirds, the Migratory Bird Licenco. Evidencsof $1,000,0@ Public Liability and ProportyDamage insurance valid while in the field forthe regular hunting season will bo required.Huntsrs are reminded to oblain a FraserValley Special Licence Hunting AreaBrcchure prior to entering the field, Thebrochure pmvides notification of closures,hunting boundaries, etc., not sholvn in lhissynopsis.

Map 84 Chilliwack ValleyShotguns with Shot 0nlyArea (situat6 in M.U. 2-3).The discharge of firearmsusing a sinol€ proiectllo isprohibiled.

Map 85 Sumallo RiverShotguns with Shot onlyArea (situate in M.U. 2-2).The discharge ot firearmsusing a single proiectils isprohibited.

EIACI( SEAR

1. Highost point ot back is well back of shoulders. Noprominent shoulder hump.2. ln pmfile muzle is long and straight.3. Front claws dark coloursd, rclalivoly short andwell-curved,

GRIZZTY BEAR

1. Hiohest point of back is muscular hump ovsr frcntshoulders.

2. ln prof ile, brow gives " dishod " look to facs. Not aswell delined in yearlings.

3. Front claws up to 4" long or longer, slightlycurved. Front claws light colored and can somelimesb€ observed from groat distancss.

Golour

Colour and size ars not good jdentifying charac-teristics. Colour ol both species may range fromlight brown (blonde) to very dark black. Manygrizlies have light tipped hairs which give thema distinctive sheen.

BE SURE BEFORE YOU SHOOT

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LOWER MAINIAND SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS

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Map 814 Goat lslandMountain Goat Closed Area(situate in M.U. 2-12).

Map 815 Howe SoundMountain Goat Closed Area(situate in M.U, 2-8).

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Map 816 Ashlu - Squamish RiversMountain Goat Closed Area (situate inM.U.2-6).

Map 88 Sechelt No Shooting Area and Shotguns with Shot only Area (situate inM.U.2-s).

Map 89 Nicomen No Shooting Area, Shotguns with Shot only Area and Nooischarge 0t Rilles Area (situate in M.U. 2-8).

Map 811 Barnston lsland Map Bl2 Douglas lslandShotouns with Shot only Shotguns with Shot onlyArea (situate in M.U. 2-4). Area (situate in M.U. 2-4).The discharge of firearms The discharge of firearmsusing a single projectile is using a slngle projectile isprohibited. prohibited.

Map 820 Provincial Gaol

Camp No. 1 No ShootingArea (situate in M.U 2-3).

Map 823 Yale No ShootingArea (situate in M.U. 2-10).

Map 813 Sechelt No Shooting Area and Sh0tguns with Shot only Area(situate in M.U. 2-5).

Map 821 Buntzen Lake No Map 822 Elbow Lake NoShooting ArBa (situate in Shooting Area (situate inM.U.2-8). M.U.2-9).

Map 824 Hope No Shooting Area (situate in M.U. 2-2).

Map 819 Pop-

kum No Shoot-ing Area (situ-

ate in M.U. 2-3).

Map 825 Huntingdon No Map 826 Sumas MountainShooting Area (situate in N0 Shooting Area (situate

M.U. 2-4). in M.U. 2-4).

Map 817 Stave - Mt.Judge Howay MountainGoat Closed Area (situate inM.U.2-8).

Map 818 Lois RiverMountain Goat Closed Area(situate in M.U. 2-12).

l" sn""i'"g A;ss lNo Drscharqe ol Firearms

LOWER MAINLAND SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS

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{Map 828 Lund No Shooting Map 829 Elubber Bay No

Area(situateinM.U.212). Shooting Area (situate inM.U.2-5).

Map 830 Bowen lsland No

Shooting Area (situate in

M.U. 2-5). Special Bow and

Arrow Season for mule(black-tailed) deer(Crossbows prohibited).

Bucks: Sept. 5 to Dec. 13;

Jan. 4 to Jan. 17.Antlerless: oct. 3 to Dec.'13; Jan. 4 to Jan.17. Bag

Limit: 2(1). 0n Bowen

lsland hunting is prohibited

within 150 meters of anypublic highway, schoolbuilding, school yard,public park, playground,

church, workshop, place olbusiness, dwelling or farmbuilding.

Map 832 Gillies Bay No Map B33 Saltery Bay No

Shooting Area (situate in Shooting Area (situate in

M.U.2-5). M"U.2-12).

Map 834 Squamish No

Shooling Area (situate in

M.U.2-8).

Map 831 Waugh Lake - Skookumchuck No Shooting Area (situate in

M.U.2-5).

Map 839 Addington Marsh

No Shooting or Hunting

Area (situale in M.u.2-8).

Map 835 Hemlock Valley

No Shooting Area (situate

in M.U. 2-9).

Map 837 Whistler N0 Shooting Area (situate in

M.Uls2-6,21,2-11\.

Map 838 Garibaldi Park(situate in M.Uls 2-6, 2-7,

2-8, 2-9\. Within the Park

hunting and the discharge

of lirearms is prohibited

within the watersheds 0fGreen River (includingWedge Creek andFitzsimmons Creek),Cheakamus River,

Cheekye River and Mam-quam River and within theBlack Tusk Nature Conser-

vancy Area. Within the re-

mainder ol the Park, thedischarge of lirearms isprohibited between Janu-

ary 1 and August 31.

Map 840 Boundary Bay

Seasonal No Shooting orHunting Area (situate in

M.U. 24). Huntin0 and thodischarge of firearms areprohibited from No\r. 7 toftb.28.

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lsland No Shooting oI Seasonal No Shooting Area

Hunting Area (situate in (situate in M.U. 2'3). The

M.U.2-5). discharge 0f firearms isprohibited trom February 1

to SePtember 30.

HUNTER TIP

Store {irearms and ammunition securely

and seParatel}/.

HUNTER TIPCarry with you only the ammunition

appropriate lor your firearm.

use.

Wldlife Management Areas are areas of special

importance to fish or wildlife, administered for thepurposes of conservation and intensive manage-

ment. 0n June 8, 1987, the tirst six Wildlile Manage-

ment Areas were designated to commemorate the

Wildlife Centennial. The areas are:

1. Junction Wldllle Managsmcnt Arca, 5,300hectares 0f grassland at the conlluence of the Fraser

and Chilcotin Rivers, provides year-round habitat torthe world's largest population 0f non-migratory Cali-

lornia Bighorn Sheep. The area supports 2,000 to3,fl)0 visitor days annually, for limited-entry hunts,

seasonal hunts and wildlife vie'rving.

2. Plt-Addinglon March, 2,921 hectares in the

lower Pitt River Valley about 60 km east of Van-

couver, is comprised of wetlands in close associa-

tion with agricultural land and forest habitat. The

area attracts a wide range of wetland wildlife spe-

within the Kamloops city boundaries. The area pro-

vides excellent wetland habitat for abundant migra-tory waterfowl, song birds, and other wildlife spe-cies. Easily accessible by Kamloops residents, it is apopular area for bird-watching. Hunting is prohib-

ited.

3. lJooerCaribooBiver, 3,000 hectares 100 km

northeast ot Williams Lake in the upper Cariboo

River Valley, provides the best m00se winter range in

the region, and habitat lor other wildlife and fish

soecies. There are numerous recreational opportu-

nities, including hunting. trapping and guiding.

4. Ghilanko Marsh, 883 hectares, l0cated near

Puntzi Lake about 135 km west 0f Williams Lake, is

important t0 waterfowl as well as other wildlife spe-

cies associated with productive wetland areas. The

area will be developed for public viewing and hunting

will be allowed.5. Dewdtop-Rosseau Cteek, on the north side of

Kamloops Lake, is excellent range for mule deer and

California bighorn sheep, and supports a wide vari-

ety ot other wildlife species. lt is popular with natu-

raiists in the spring and hunters in the fall.

6. Tranquille, 253 hectares on the floodplain of the

Thompson River at the head of Kamloops Lake, lies

cies, in large numbers and drversity. Extensive en-

hancemenfwork has been done to encourage public

It is important for the Wildlife Eranch to have your

current mailing address recorded with your BesidentHunter Number To assist wildlife management pro-grams, we contact you throughout the year to deter-mine your hunting activity and success. Please

inform us of any change in your address/telephonenumber or name. Write (quoting your Resident

Hunter Number) to: Hunter Number, WildlifeBranch, Ministry of Environment and Parks, Parlia-

ment Buildings, 780 Blanshard Street, Victoria, B.C.

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Map 827 Vananda No

Shooting Area (situats in

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Map 836 Evans Lake No

Shooting Area (situate in

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TH0M PSOlrl.N IC0LA SU B.REGION

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Regional Headquarters - 1259 Dalhousie Drive,Kamloops, V2C 525District Offices - Cleanrrrateri Clinton, Lillooet, Mer-ritt.

r Please take note of the new vehicle restrictedareas in JU.U.s 3-32 and 3-44 depicted onMaps C18 and C19.. A nsw bow season for black bear is opening inM.U. 3-42 in the spring of 1989.t Grialy season in M.Ujs 3-16 and $.33 isdesignated 'To Be Announced'l

Umltod Entry Hunilng

There are special restrictions for areas which sup-port Limited Entry Hunting seasons. See LimitedEntry Hunting Section on page 1 1 .

Bag Umllr

Dsor Tie bag limit for buck deer is one (either amule (black-tailed) deer or a white-tailed de'er). The

lqS limit lor antlerless deer is one (either a mule(black-tailed) deer 0r a white-tailed de'e0.

Gompulrory Repoillng

It is mandatory for all mountain sheep, mountaingoat, grizly bear, cougar, caribou, bobcat, lynx andwolverine to be inspected. See Compulsoryheport-ing section on page I lor designated reporting cen-tr8s and those portions of an animal which arerequired,

Snowmoblle Restrlcllon

The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlile, transportwildlife or transport hunters to or trom the locationof wildlile is prohibited in M.Ujs 3-28 and 8-46.An authorized trapper is exempt from this restrictionwith respect to the trapping of furbearing animals.

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Vehicle Restilclions

The operation of motor vehicles is prohibited 0rrestricted in the following areas. Contact the Minis-

try of Environment and Parks in Kamloops for de-

tails.. Lac du Bois - Dewdrop in M.U. 3-29.

' Wirtersilttis -*f lsli!r:ti5t. il!t:pri*i! r''ld i-:: :.fl.!ere iii{.et:s *hsirs I?i}ti ift i+ Fi iJ" 3''i1, ii*:t fui*:ti,:*1r{Stiowillihi14 r1 '. .''i6:,,:ri ..'rrlti:tl .l?ii;..t '

1 tt ilirifi ,!{ti. Above the 1920 m elevation in M.U. 3-32 in the

follolving areas:

- China Head Mountain (excluding the Yalakom-Big

Bar Road)

- Nine Mile Ridge

- Red Mountain - French Mountain

- Hogback Mountain.., S;tf i'[e l.E!.t'] ili*t;li; i r .r:.r i ii Id ii" ir,. r, I, Ie; $:.1!

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Notice lo Huntetsr t{o Shooting Areas: Huntels should note High-way t{0 Sho0ting Areas as outlined 0n page 11.o Hunting and the discharge of firearms are prohib-

ited in M.U. 3-45 (Murtle Lake Nature Conservancy

Area).. Convention on lnternational Trade-Export permitswill be issued lor grizzly bear, couga[ lynx, bobcat

and wolf. See Convention on lnternational Trade

section on Page 8.r Hunting, trapping and the discharge of firearmsare prohibited within the Tunkwa Lake Wildlife Sanc-

tuary. The area designated is the largest island in

Tunkwa Lake (M.U. 3-18).

Patks and Recteation Areas

Hunlers should note that big game seasons inmosl parks arc under Limiled Entry Hunting Ie-

strictions. Gonsult the currenl Limiled Entry Hunl-ing Synopsis lol map details.

The following Parks and Recreation Areas are only

open to the discharge of firearms from September

22 to April 15 during a lalvful game hunting season:

Cinnemousun Narrows Park (M.Uls 3-26, 3-36)

Niskonlith Lake Recreation Area (M.U. 3-27)

Pennask Recreation Area (M.U. 3-12)Roderick Haig-Brown Recreation Area (M.U. 3-37).

See Map C14.Shuswap Lake Marine Park (M.Uis 3-36, 3-26)

Spahats Creek Park (M.U. 3-40)Stale-lir.i :,.:c;! :i tl. 1 ;rt

Wells Gray Park (M.U. 3-46): Open to the discharge

of firearms from Sept. 22lo May 31 during a lawlul

Bucks: Sept. 20 - Dec. I 1 1

Management Units: 3-15, 3-16, 3-32, 3-33, 3-42 to3-MBucks: Sept. 1 - Dec. 11 1

Management Units: 3-26, 3-29

Bucks: Sept. 20 -Nw.27 'l

See regional bag limrt for deer.

See Maps Cl and 82.

MULE (Black-tailed) DEER and

WHITE.TAILED DEER ANTIETIESS

Manage ment Units : 3-1 2, 31 4 to 3-17, 3-27 lo 3-44,

3-46*Antlerless:Oct.22-Nov.'13

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Management Units: 318 to 3-20, 3-26

Antlerless: oct. 22 - Nov. 6 1

-No open Season lor antlerless deet in that p0t'lion ot M.U.3-29 as shown on MaP C|.

See regional bag limit for deer.

MOOSE

Managgment Units: 312, 3-13, 3-14, 3-16 to 3-20,

3-26,3-27,3-29 to 3-39Bulls: Sept. 20 - Sept. 26 1

0ct.10-oct.31Management Units: 3-40 to 3-44, 3-46

Bulls: Sept.20- Nov 6 1(1)Antlerless: Nov. 1 - Nov. 6

Management Unit: 3-28Bulls: Sept. 20 - Sept. 26 1

ELK (Bulls only)

Management Units: 3-13, 3-14, 3-37,3-41,3-42Sept.20- Sept.26 1

BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP(Rams only)

Full curl or grealetManagement Unit: 3-17

Sept. 20 - Oct. 4 1

GRIZZLY BEAR

Management Units: 3-16, 3-33

To Be Announced

BLACK BEAR

Manaqement Units: 313 to 3-15, 3-18, 3-19, 3-28'

3-41

Sept.1-Dec.31/88 2

Apr.1-June15/89Managemenl Unit: 3-46

Sept.20 - Dec.31/88 2

Apr.1-May31/89Management Units 3{2, 3-16, 3-17,3'20,3-26,3-27, 3-29 to 3-40, 3-43, 3-44

No Closed Season 2

Management Unit: 3-42

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COUGAR

Management Units: 3-26, 3-27,3-29,3-34 to 3-36,3-43,3-44No Closed Season 1

Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20, 3-28, 3-30 to

3-33, 3-38 to 3-41

No Closed Season 2

WOLF

Management Units: 3-16,3-32, 3-33

Sept. 1 - Feb. 28 3

Management Units: 3-36, 3-40, 3-43,3-44Sept.20- Feb.28 IManagement Units: 31 2 to 3-1 5, 3-17 to 3-20' 3-26

to 3-31, 3-38, 3-39, 3-41

No Closed Season 3

COYIITE

Management Units: 3-1 2 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44

Nov. 1 - Feb. 15 llBt

F0x

Management Units: 3-1 2 to 318, 3-26 to 3-28, 3-30

to 3-41

Nov. 1 - Feb. 15 1

SKUNK

Management Units: 3-1 2 to 3-20, 3-26 t0 3-44

No Closed Season NBt

RAGGOON

Management Units: 3-14 to 3-'l7, 3-32, 3-33No Closed Season NBt

BOBCAT

Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 t0 3-44Nov. 1 - Frb. 15 1

LYNX

Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26103-44Nov. 15 - tub. 15 1

WOLVERINE

Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44

Nov. 1 - Feb. 15 1

GBOUSE

Blue, Spruce (Fnnklin), Rufled andSharp-tailed

Management Units: 315, 3-16, 3-32,3-33Sept. 10 - Dec. 11 5 ot each (15 ol each)

Management Units: 3-12 t0 3{4, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26

to 3-31, 3-34 to 3-44Sept. 15 - Dec. 1 1 5 ol each (15 ol each)

Management Unit: 3-46Sept.20- Dec. 11 S0leach (150leach)

E4 curl or greaterManagement Unit: 3-31

Sept.20-Oct.4 1

Management Unit: 3-32Sept. 20 - 0ct. 15 1

game hunting season.!'icill $taj ii*tra,riit,'"5-lsl.

Parks and recreation areas not listed above are

closed to hunting and closed to the discharge oflirearms.

THOMPSON.NICOLASUB.REGION -OPEN SEASONS

MULE (Black-tailed) DEER and

WHITE-TAILED DEER BUCKS

Management U nits : 3-1 2 to 3-1 4, 3 -17 1o 3-20, 3-27,

3-28, 3-30, 3-31, 3-34 to 3-41 , 3-46

British Columbia Wildlile Branch, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis 1988/69

THOMPSON.I.IrcOLA SPECIAL AREAS, GLOSED AREAS, NO SHO$ING AREAsPHEASAiIT (Gocks only)

Management Units: 3-12 to 3-15, 3-17 to 3-20, 3-26to 3-31, &34 to 3-37Oct. 7 - Nov. 15 2(6)

Hunting ol pheasant is permifted only between thehours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.n.

HUI{GARIAN PARTRIDGE

Management Units: 312, 313, 3{7 to 3-20, 3-26 to3-31

0ct.1 -Dec.11 3(9)

CHUKAR PARTRIDGE

Management Units: 312, 3{3, 3-16 to 3-20, 3- 26to 3-33ocl. 1 - Dec. ll 5(15)

PTARMIGAN

Management Units: 3-13 to 3-17, 3-31 t0 3-39, g-41

to 3-44Sept. 1 - Dec. 11 5(15)

Management Unit: 3-46Sept.20- Dec. 11 5(15)

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DUCKS, COOTS, WHITE.FRONTEDGEESE, SNOW GEESE, ROSS'GEESE,GAI{ADA GEESE, COMM0l,l SNIPE

Management Units: 3-30, S31Sept. 15 - Dec. 15

Management Units: 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-29, 3-32t0 3-44,3-46Sept. 20 - Dec. 26

Bag Limits:Ducks: 8(16)Coots: 10(20) Common snipe: 10(20)Snow geese: 5(10)Ross'geese: 5(10)Canada geese: 5(10)White-f ronted geese: 5t10)

Please take note of the provincial daily bag limit lorgeese on page 7.

MOURTIING DOVES

Management Units: 3-1 2 to 3-20, 3-26 to 3-44Sept.1-Nov.30 10(20)

BAND.TAILED PIGEONS

Management Units: 3'13 to 317Sepl. 1 - oct. 31 10(20)

GOI{SERVATIOT{ OFFICER SERVIGEDISTBICT OFFICES

Thompson-llicola

Cleanrater Box490, VOE 1N0,674-3722

Clinton Box220,V0K 1K0,459-2341

Kamloops 1259 Dalhousie Dr.,vzc 525,374_9717

Lillooet Bag 700, VOK 1V0,256-4636

Menitt Box 1126, VOK 280,378-9Bn

(situate in M.U. &.26).

Map C13 Minnie Lake NoShooting or Hunting Area(situate in M.u. 3-12).

Map C2 Gun Lake SpecialArea (situate in M.u. 3-32).The open season for Antlered Mule (Black-tailed)Deer and White-tailed oeeris Sept. 20 to Dec. 1 1. BagLimit: t. See No ShootingArea, Map C9.

Map C3 Blind Bay NoShooting Area (situate inM.U.3-26).

Map C6 Mc0ueen Lake NoShootino Area (situate inM.U.3-28).

Map C9 Gun Lake NoShooting Area (situate inM.U.3-32).

Map Cl4 RoderickHaig-Brown RecreationArea No Shooting orHunting Area (situate inM.U.3-37).

Map C15 Spahats Creek Map C16 Tranquille hrmsCamp No Shooting or No Shooting or HuntingHxnting Area (situate in Area (situate in M.u. 3_29).M.U.3-40).

Map C4 Kamloops NoShooting or Hunting Area(situate in M.u.'s 3-19,&20, 3-27 and 3-28).

Map CS l-ogan Lake NoShooting Area (situate inM.U.3-19).

Map C17Salmon ArmNo Shootingor HuntingArea (situate

in M.U.3- 26).

Map C7 Gold Bridge No Map CB Boston Bar NoShooting Area (situate in Shooting Area (situate inM.U.3-33). M.U.3-14).

MaP C11 Highland Valley No I -/ )' I

Shooting Area (situate in M.U. Map C12 Sicamous N0

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Map C10 Bralorne NoShooting Area (situate inM.U.3-33).

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There are special restriclions for areas which sup'port Limited Entry Hunting seasons. See Limited

Entry Hunting section on Page 1 1 .

Bag Llmlts

Doer The aggregate bag limit for deer is two in

Kootenay Region. ln M.Uis 4'1 to 4'5, 4-20 to 4-26'

4-3410 4-37 , 4-40, the bag limit for white'tailed deer

is one and the bag limit for mule (black{ailed) deer is

one. ln M.Uls 4-6 t0 4-9, 4-14 t0 4-19,4-2710 4'33'4-38 and 4-39, the aggregate bag limit for deer is

two, only one ot which may be a mule (black-tailed)

deer. Both deer may be antlerless, but only one

antlerless deer of each species may be taken'

ilo$6 and Elk The aggregate bag limit for m00se

and elk is one.

Grouse: The daily aggregate bag limit tor grouse

(blue, spruce (Franklin), and ruffed) is ten.

Compulsory RaPorllng

It is mandatory for all mountain sheep, mountain

goat, grizly bear, cougar, caribou, wolf, bobcat'lvnx and wolverine to be inspected. See Compulsory

Reporting sectiqn on page I lor designated report'

ing centres and those portions 0f an animal which

are required.

KOOTENAY REGION(M.Uis 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4'40)

Regional Headquarters - 3,l0 Ward Street, Nelson'

v1L 5S4Sub+egional ofiice - 106'5th Ave. S,, Cranbrook'

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District Otfices - Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston'

Fernie, Golden, lnvermere, Nakusp and Nelson'

r Mule (black{ailed) and white-tailed deer buck

seasons are open in M,Ujs 4-38 and 4'39,r The season for bull moose opens Oct' 15'

in M.Uls 4-38 and 4-39.. The "mature lull curl" regulation for moun'

lain sheep in M.U, 4-23 is remwed lor the

1988-89 season.. A bory and arroiv season for 3 point 0r better

bull elk is open in the East Kootenays. Com-

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KOOfENAY REGION

Snowmobile and Vehicle Restrlclion:

(1) The use of snowmobiles or snow vehicles tohunt wildlile, transport wildlife, or transp0rt hunterst0 0r irom the location ol wildllfe is prohibited inKootenay Region.(2) The operation of all vehicles is prohibited in thefollowing areas: Contact local Ministry of Environ-ment and Parks otfices for details.

- West of Canal Flats - prohibited from December1 to April 30. (See Map D5).

- Premier Ridge - prohibited from December 1 toApril30 (See Map D4).

- Sportsman (Flathead) Ridge - year-round (SeeMap 030).* Wigwam Flats - Mt. Broadwood - year-round(See Map D32).

- Powerplant area - year-round (See Map 031).

- Chauncey-Todhunter - year-round (See Map029).

- Stoddart Creek - year-round

- Columbia Lake - year-round (See Map D14).

- North Galbraith Creek and that portion otGalbraith Creek south and east of the confluence0f N0rth Galbraith Creek and Galbraith Creek

- and the areas shown on Maps D2, 03, 04, DS, D6and 027 . (year-round)

(3) The operation of all vehicles excepl snowmo-biles is prohibited on the following seismic explora-tion roads in the Elk Valley near Elkford:

- Bingay Creek Road

- Forsythe Creek Road* Cadorna Creek Road

- Aldridge Creek Road

- Henretta Creek Road

- Kilmarnock Creek Road

(5) The operation of all motor vehicles to huntwildlife, transport wildlife or transport hunters to orfrom the location of wildlife is prohibited in thelollowing areas. lntormation signs are posted at thepoints of closure for the benefit 0f hunters - but it isthe hunters' responsibility to recognize the cl0sureswhether a sign is in place 0r not. The watershed of:

- Akamina Creek in M.U. 4-1,

- Albert River in M.U. 4-25,

- Alexander Creek upstream 0f a point 30 m southof an ugnamed creek flowing westerly into Alex-ander Creek from Mt. Domke in M.U. 4-23,

- Baribeau Creek in M.U. 4-20,

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- Big Tower, Little Tower, Swanson and HaynesCreeks in M.U.4-22,

- BlacKoot Creek in M.U. 4-24,

* Bloom Creek in M.U. 4-3,

- Burton Creek in M.U. 4-22,

- Caven Creek in M.U. 4-3,

-- Copper Creek upstream of the SkookumchuckForest Access Road crossing in M.U. 4-20,

- the easterly headwaters of Coyote Creek in M.U.4-21,

- Cross River in M.U. 4-2b,

- Dainard Creek in M.U. 4-35,

- Dibble Creek upstream of the Bull River ForestryAccess Road crossing in M.U. 4-22,

- Downie Creek upstream from the point of intersection with Highway 23 in M.U. 4-38,

- 9qt9h Creek (tnctuding Brewer Creek) in M.U.4-26,

- Elk Creek inM.U.4-24,

- Fenwick Creek in M.U. 4-24,

- Haller Creek - Cherry Lake in M.U. 4-3,

- lrishman Creek west of Highway 3/95 in M. U. 4-S,

- lron Creek in M.U.4-22,

- Kishinena Creek in M.U. 4-1,

- Lavington Creek upstream of the 1.t10 metreselevation in M.U. 4-26,

- Little Sand Creek above the Galloway Road andBig Sand Creek above Whimpster Creek in M.U.4-22,

- Malde, Goodeve, Morris and Shepard Creeks inM.U.4-9,

- Middlepass Creek in M.U. 41,

- Moose Creek in M.U. 4-35,

- Nilksuka Creek upstream from the North WhiteRiver haul road in M,U. 4-24,

- Patrick Creek flowing into Dewar Creek betweenMt. Patrick and Mt. Manson in M.U. 4-20,

- Pedley Creek in M.U. 4-25,

- Ouinn Creek in M.U. 4-22,

- Skookumchuck Creek upstream of a point 1 mileeasterly of its confluence with Greenland Creek inM.U.4-20,

- Smallwood Creek upstream from the westernboundary of Lot 6875 in M.U. 418,

- Tunnel Creek in M.U. 4-22,

- Upper Beaverfoot River in M.U. 4-35,

- the middle fork of White River in M.U. 4-24.(6) A person authorized t0 trap is exempt from therestrictions outlined in sections (1) and (4) withrespect t0 the trapping of furbearing animals.fl) forest Service Coordinated Access Plans are ineffect in the following watersheds and ManagementUnits. To determine which roads are physically

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closed please consult with the Cranbrook or lnver-mere Ministry of Environment and Parks office orForest Service office.

- Flathead River, M.U. 4{- St. Mary's River; M.U. 4-20

- Bull River; M.U.4-22

- White River M.U. 4-25

- Findlay-Skookumchuck, M.U. 4-20, 4-26

- Beaverfoot River, M.U. 4-35

Notice to Hunlersr Convention on lnternational Trade-Export permitswill be issued for grizly bea( cougar, lynx, bobcatand wolt. See Convention on lnternational Tradesection on page 8.. Creston Special White-tailed Deer Season Area -See Map 01.o Holders of a "Cow or Calf only" elk Limited EntryHunting Authorization are prohibited trom takingany other elk in Region 4, and holders ot a LimitedEntry Hunting Authorization for moose are prohlb-iled from taking any 0ther moose in Region 4.. Holders 0f a "Calf only" elk Limited Entry HuntingAuthorization are pelmilled to hunt for bull elkduring the regular open season.. I'10 Shooling Areas: Please take nole 0l thelllghway No Shootlng Arcas as oullined on page11.

Parks and Recreation AreasHunters should n0te lhat big game seas0ns inmosl parks are under Limited Entry Hunting rc-stliclions. Gonsult the current Limiled Enlry Hunl-ing $ynopsis lor map details.

The following Parks and Recreation Areas are onlyopen to lhe discharge of lirearms from September10to June 15 during a lawtul game hunting season:

Brilliant Tenace Park (M.U. 4-15)Bugaboo Glacier Park (M.U. 4-34)Bugaboo Alpine Recreation Area (M.U.'s 4-27, 4-34)Cody Coves Park (M.U. 41 8)

Drewery Point Park (M.U. 4-7)Elk Lakes Park (M.U. 4-23)

Elk Valley Park (M.U. 4-23)Fry Creek Canyon Recreational Area (M.U. 4t9)Hamber Park (M.U. 4-40)Kikomun Creek Park (M.U. 4-22) See Map 019.Mad Creek Park (M.U. 4-36)McDonald Creek Park (M.U. 4-32) See Map 023.Mount Assiniboine Park (M.U. 4-25). All pe60nsusin0 h0rses in this park are required lo obtain aletlel 0l Authority lmm the E. K0otenay Districl

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Park olfice, Bor 118, Wasa, B.C. Pn.422-32121.Nancy Greene Recreation Area (M.U. 4-9)Norbury Lakes Park (M.U. 4-22) See Map 020"Pilot Bay Park (M.U. 4-O)

Premier Lake Park (M.U. 4-21) See Map 021.Purcell Wilderness Conservancy (M.U.'s 4t9, 4-20,4-26)Ryan Park (M.U. 4-4)

St. Mary's Alpine Park (M.U. 4-20)

Top of the World Park (M.U. 4-21, 4-22) Campingand lhe use ol horses in the poilion ol lhe park inlhe Galbnilh and Norlh Galbraith Greek drainageis prohibiled.Valhalla Park (M.U. 416)Whiteswan Lake Park (M.U. 4-24)Kokanee Glacier Park and

(M.Ujs 4-17, 4-18) are only open to thedischarge of firearms from November 1 t0 Novem-ber 30 during a laMul game hunting season.

Parks and recreation areas not listed above areclosed to hunting and closed to the discharge offirearms.

KOOTENAY REGION -OPEN SEASONS

MULE (Black-tailed) DEER

Management Units 4-1 to 4-9, 414 to 4-40Bucks: Sept. 10 - Nov. 15 1

Bow and Anow 0nly Season

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 t0 4-40Bucks: Sept. 1 - Sept. 9

See regional bag linit for deer on page 27.

WHITE.TAILED DEER

Management Unitsr 4{ to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to4-37,4-40Bucks: Sept. 10 - Nov. 15

Management Units: 4-6 to 4-9, 4-1410 4-19,4-27 to4-33, 4.38, 4-39Bycks: Sept. 10 - Nov. 30

See regional bag linit for deer on page 27.

Bow and Arrow 0nly Season

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 414 to 4-40Bucks:Sept.1-Sept.9See Map Dl.

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MOOSE

Management Units: 4-38, 4-39.Bulls:

Oct. 15 - Nov. 5 1

Management Units: 4l to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to4-37,4-40

.Bulls: 0ct.25 - Nov.5 1

. Bulls with at least one palmated antler, the longest

antler being longer than 30 cn (12 in.) and fromwhich prctrudes a brow tine which is at least 15 cn(6 in.) in length. The antlers of bull moose mustaccompany the species licence.

See ilothe to Hunters on page 28.

See the regional bag linit for noose and elk on page

27.

ELK

Management Units: 4l to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to3-37,4-40.Bulls:

Sept. 10 - Oct. 20, 1

Management Units: 4-1 t0 4-5, 4-2010 4-26,4-34to4-37,4-40-.Bulls: 0ct. 2'l - Nov. 5 1

Management Unit: 4-18."Bulls:

Sept. 10 - Nov. 5 1

Management Units: 4-6, 4-7,4-19,4-27 to 4-30Bulls: Sepl. 10 - Nov 5 1

Bow and Arrow 0nly Season

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-5, 4-2010 4-26,4-34t04-37,4-40"Bulls: Sept. 5 - Sept. 9*Bulls

with at least one branched antler. A bnnchedantler is one with at least 3 points (tines) each olwhich is at least 8 cn (3 in.) in length...Bulls with at least one 6 point antler, each point(tine) being at least I cm (3 in.) in length.

The antlers of bull elk must accompany the specieslicence.

See Notice to Hunters on page 28.

See the regional bag limit for noose and elk on page27.

"There is no open season in that portion of M.U.4-25 within ML Assiniboine Park. ln that portion olM.U. 4-25 east ot the Kootenay River, Ite season lshom Sept. 10 -- 1ct. 25.

CARIBOU

Management Units: 4-37 to 4-40Bulls: Sept. 10 - 0ct. 5 1

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MOUNTAIN GOAT

Management Unit: 4-40Sept. 10 - Nov 30 1

ln that portion ol M.U.4-37 north and west of WindyCreek, the seas}n is fron Sept. 10 - Nov. 30.

BI.ACK BEAR

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 414 to 4-40Sept. 10 - Nov. 30/88 2Apr.1-June30/89Bow and Arrow Only Season

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 414 to 4-40Sept. 1 - Sept. 9/88 2

COUGAR

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-7, 4-18 to 4-30, 4-33 to4-37,4-40Dec. I-Feb.28 1

Manigement Units: 4-8, 4-g,4-141o 4-17,4-31,4-32Dec. 1 - Mar. 10 1

Hunters are requested not to shoot lactating cougar,cougar in the company of lactating cougar or cougatkittens.

All cougar taken in the Kootenay Region must bechecked at a compulsory check centre in the Regionwithin 4 days of the kill.

Hunters are advised t0 avoid laklng lenale cou-gar Should lhe harvesl ol lemales exceed 10 in theEast Kootenays (2 in M.U. 4-29), ot 5 h the WestKoolenays, the seasan wiil he closed.

WOLF

Management Units: 4-2. to 4-9, 4{4 to 4-40Sept. 10 - F€b. 28 1

All wolves harvested in the Kootenay Region nust bechecked at a compulsory check centre in the Begionwithin 4 days of the kiil.

COYOTE

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40oct. '15 - Feb. 28 10

RACCOON, SKUNK

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40No Closed Season 1'l8t

Antlor tinesmucl b6 atlaart 8cmid l€ngth

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BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP(Rams only)Full curl or greater

Management Units: 4-1, 4-2110 4-24,4-35Sept. 10 - 0ct. 25 1

Management Units: 4-2, 4-25.Sept. 10 - Oct. 20 1

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KOOfENAY SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREA$, I{O SHOOTING AREAS

BOBCAT

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4-1410 4-40Nov. 15-Feb.28 3

LY}IX

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4'14 to 440Nov. 15 - tub. 28 1

WOLVERIlIE

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40

Nov. 15 - ftb. 15 1

RAVEN

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4-1410 4-40

No Closed Season 5

Hunting ol raven is limited to private land only in

M.lJ.'s 4-1, +4, +5,4-8,4-9,4-14t0 4'19, 4-23,

4-27 to +3il and 4-37 to 4-40.

PHEASAT'IT (Gocks Only)

Management Units: 4-6, 4-7

oct. 15 - Nov. 15

Daily Limit: 3

Possession Limit: 6

Season Limit: 12

CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS

Map D2 Pickering Hills Vehicle Bestricted Aroa

(situate ln M.u. 4-22).

Map 01 Creston Special White-tailed Deer

Season Area (situate in M.U.4-6).White-tailed deer bow and anow only season:

GROUSEBlue, Spruce (Franklin) and Rufled

Managsment Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4'40Sept. 10- Nov.30 10(3ll)

PTARMIGAN

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40

Sept. 10- Nov.30 10(30)

DUCKS, GOSTS, COMMOII SNIPE,

SNOW GEESE, ROSS'GEESE

Management Units : 4-6 to 4-9, 4-1 4 lo 4-19, 4'27 lo4-33, 4-38, 4-39oct. 1 - Dec.31

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4'34 t04-37,4-40Sept.10-Dec.15

Bag Limits:Ducks: 8(16)Coots: 10(20)

Common snipe: 10(20)Snor geese: 5(10)Ross'geese: 5(10)

Please take note of the provincial daily bag linit forgeese on page 7.

CANADA GEESE,

WHITE.FROT{TED GEESE

Management units: 4-O to 4-9, 4-1410 4-19,4-27 lo4-33, 4-38, 4-39

oct,1-Dec.31 5(10)

Management Unitsr 4-1 to 4-5, 4-201o 4-26,4'94104-37,4-40Sept.1-Nov.30 !(10)

Pluse take note ol the provincial daily bag limit lorgeese ffi page 7.

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MOURNING DOUES

Management Units: 4-1 to 4-9, 4-1410 4-40Sept.1-Nov.30 10(20)

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KOOTENAY SPECIAL AREAS,

Dec, 1 - Dec. 31 1

Map D4 Premier Rid0e VehicleBestricted Area (situate in M.U. 4-21).

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Map D3 Duncan - l-ardeau

Vehicle Restricted Area (situate

in M.U.4-30). The op€ration ofmotor vshicles is prohibited

Map D5 Dutch-Flndlay Vehicle Be-

stricted Area (situ-

ate in M.U. 4-26),

Map DO SheepR€stricted Area

4-221.

Mountain Vehicle(situate in M.U.

Map D8 Jordan RivsrCaribou Closed Area(situate in M.U.4-39).

CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE

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426-1 450 (or call collect489-4225)Box 1550, VOB 1G0,

428-3220Bag 1000, VOB 1M0,423:t551Box 1313, VOA 1H0,

344-7101Box 233, V()A 1K0,

342-4266Box 183, VOG 1R0,

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Canada Goose Closed Area(situate in M,Uls 4-3, 4-20,

4-21, 4"221.

KOOTENAY $PECIAL AREAS, GLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTI}IG AREAS

Map D10 Freeman Creek Map Dll SkookumchuskNo Hunting Area (situate in Pulp Mill No Shooting AreaM.U. l1.4). (situate in M.U. 4-20).

Map D12 Elizabeth Lake NoShooting Area (situate inM.U.4-3).

Map D9 Crows Nest Resources, fording Coal, WestarMining, Greenhills and Fording Mounlain No Shoot-ing Areas and

(situate in M.U. 4-23). Mine No Shooting Areasand No Shooting or Hunting Area are situated onprivate property and permission lrom companies isrequired prior to entry

Map D14 Columbia Lake

Vehicle Closed Area(situate in M.U.4-25). Map D15 Byron Creek Collieries No

Shooting Area (situate in M.U. 4-23).Map D16 Selkirk No Shooting 0r Hunting Area(situale in M.U. 4-7 and 4-8). This closure hasbeen eslablished to protect endangeredmountain caribou. lncorporates StagleapPark.

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Map Dl7 Walter CloughWildlite Managemenl Area No

Shooting or Hunting Area(siluate in M.u.4-17).

Map 018 Argenta MarshWildlife Management Area NoShooting or Hunting Area(situate in M.U. 4-19).

Map D.lg Kikomun CreekPark No Shooling orHunting Area (situate inM.U. 4-22). Closed area isportion inside internalftmge fence.

Map D23 McDonald Creek Map D24 Columbia Lake Map 025 Shaw CreekPark No Shooting or and River Wildlife Wildlife Sanctuary (situate

Hunting Area (situale in sanctuary(situateinM.uls in M.u.4-7). No hunting,M.U.4-15). 4-25, 4-26\. No hunting, trapping or discharge ol

tnpping or discharge of firearms.Jirearms.

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Map 020 Norbury Lakes MapD2lPremierLakePark Map D22 MountPark No Shooting or No Shooting or Hunting Assiniboine Park NoHunting Area (situate in Area(situateinM.U.4-21). Hunting Area (siluate inM.U. +22). M.U. 4-25).

Map D26 McDougall Map 027 Eergenham and Map 028 Wasa SloughWildlife Sanctuary (situate Moberly Marsh Wildlite Wildlite Sanctuary (situatein M.U. 4-1). No hunting, Sanctuaries (situate in in M.U. 4-21). N0 hunting,trapping or discharge of M.U. +36). No hunting, trapping or discharge olJirearms or operation of tnpping or discharge ol firearms.motorvehicles. tirearms.

Map Dl3 Whites$,an Park No Shooting Area (situate in M.U. 4-24).

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Many hunters wish to have their tr0phies mountedfor display in their homes, 0r to have the hidestanned for leather and other articles, while an evenlarger number use the services of a professional

meatcutter. These businesses are required underthe Wildlife Act (1982) and the regulations to keep

records of their transactions.

The regulations state that the following informationmust be recorded:

(a) the total number of wildlife or parts of them ofeach species acquired,

(b) the date of receipt 0f the wildlife or parts ofthem,

(c) the name and address of the person from whomwildlife or parts of them were acquired, and

(d) the serial number, date and type 0f license underwhich the wildlife 0r part 0f it was taken.

ln order to fulfill these requirements the hunter,

when he takes the parts 0f the animal he wishesprocessed to the business concerned, must takewith him tho follo\wing d0cumentation:

1. Hishuntinglicense.

2. The species license booklet with the appropri-ately canceled species license.

3. Limited Entry Hunting Authorization, if such is

required in order t0 hunt the animal.

Compulsory lnspection Data Sheet, which con-firms that the animal has been inspected by an

officerof the Ministryof Environment and Parks,where such an inspection is required.

His trapping license, il the animal was takenunder that authority.

6. The valid permit that allows possession of theanimal if a permit is required in exceptionalcircumstances.

Normally a hunter would not be required t0 have

either a trapping license or a permit for a big game

animal, in addition to items 1 to 4.

The question is frequently asked "Why do I need thisdocumentation?" The answer is simply that presen-

tation 0t the documentation helps to protect therecipient, i.e. the taxidermist, tanner or meatcutter,frOm prosecution for illegal possession; it is required

by laW and a "paper trail" exists should an investigation be required. ln addition, some taxidermists

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act as agents for their clients and present the neces-

sary parts of game animals for compulsory inspec-

tion by an officer ol the Ministry where the hunter is

unable to do so personally. ln such cases it is

mandatory that the hunter provide the taxidermistwith all the information required for the inspection,

including the location of the kill. lf such informationcannot be produced by the agent, who may also be a

guide outfitter in the case of a non-resident, then the

animal may be seized by the Ministry until all the

documentation is complete. Difficulties in such situ-

ations occur often enough that hunters should take

special care to ensure all information is available toan inspecting officer

Erpod from the Province

When a big game animal has been processed by ataxidermist, a tanner or a meatcutter, it may be

exported to the hunter who lives in another province

or in another country. An export permit is required ilthe animal is exported more than 30 days from thedate of kill. ll exported less than 30 days from thedate of kill, either the species license or (where

compulsory inspection is required) the Compulsorylnspection Data Sheet may serve as an export per-

mit. ln the case of an animal requiring a C.l.T.E.S.(Convention on lnternational Trade in EndangeredSpecies 0f Fauna and Flora) permit, this permit may

also be required lor griuly bea[ cougal lynx orbobcat.

British Columbia is part of a North American systemof recording wild sheep identification and hence allsheep horns that are taken in the province by ataxidermist, must be inspected by an officer 0f theMinistry and a numbered plug inserted in one of thehorns belore the animal can be exported, or re-

exported here the animal originated outside theprovince.

Where a hunter or taxidermist, tanner or meatcutterhas any doubt 0r questions about how t0 proceed

under any circumstances which are not covered in

the foregoing, he or she should contact the Ministryof Environment and Parks as soon as possible.

HUNTER TIP

Respect the sensibilities of others - don't make an

unnecessary display of firearms or freshly killedgame.

With increasing demands on our resources by all

users, maior strategy plans have been implementedin the Kootenay Region.

Resource Managemenl Planninglntegrated planning with other resource users:

- protects the land base

- provides for public involvement

- increases ioint venture habitat enhancement

- improves wildlife habitat

Selective Hunting SuategicsLimited entry hunting and trophy regulations

- improve big game populations

- restore sex and age ratios

- increase hunter success

- involve hunters in wildlife management

Access ManagemenlSelected roads have been closed to:

- provide for recreational diversity

- prevent vehicular harassment

- regulate wildlife population numbers

- restore wildlife habitat

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Map 029 Chauncey-Todhunter

Vehicle Closed Area (situale in

M.U. +23). Closed Yearroundto the opention ol all vehicles.

Map D30 Sportsman(Flathead) Ridge Vehicle

Closed Area (situate in M.U.

+2). Closed year-round tothe operation ol all vehi-

cles- Road shown in whiteopen year-round.

Map 031 PowerplantVehicle Closed Area(situate in M.U. 4-22).Closed yearroufld to theoperation o1 all vehicles.

Map 032 Wigwam Flats *Mt. Broadwood VehicleClosed Area (situate in M.U.4-2). Closed yearround to theoperation of all vehicles.Roals shown in white openJune 15 to August 31.

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CARIBOO SUB.REGION(M.U:s S1 to 5-16)

Rsgional Haadquarters - 1259 Dalhousie Drivs,Kamloops, V2C 525Sub-regional 0fiice - 540 Borland Street, WilliamsLake, V2G 1R8Distdct 0tfices * Aloxis Creek, Ouesnel, BellaCoola, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake

. Mule (black-tailed) deer buck season andantlerloss season have b6en extended oneweek. Seasons lor 3 point or 4 point or betterbucks are open in some M.Uls

r The season tor antlerless moose opens ongweek later this yoar

. A number of minor amendments have beenmade to vehicle and road closures containodin this section.

r Please note changos to cougai coyote, blackbear and fox seasons.

Umllrd Enlry Hunlln0

There are special restrictions lor areas which sup-port Limitod Entry Huntlng seasons. See LimitedEntry Huntlng section on page 1 1,

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Doon The bag limit lor mule (black-tailed) deer isilo, one of which may be antlerloss.

Compulsory Ropoillng

It is mandatory for all mountaln sheop, mountaingoat, grizly bea[ cougil caribou, bobcal, lynx anduolverlne to be inspected. See Compulsory Report-ing Section on page 8 for designated roponingcentres and those portions ol an animal which arerequired.

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r The operation of all motor vshicles l0r the pur.pose ol hunting, to iransport wildlife or to transporthunters to or from the location ot wildlifs is prohib-

ited on the lollorin0 roads:

- Clusko.Thunder Mountain hrest Service Road(No. 7365) from a point 5 km (3 miles) north olthe julction of the Clusko-Thunder Mountain fur-est Service Road and the Clusko Rlver (situate in

M.U.5.12).

- All ol the side roads t0 the lord River mihingdwelopment road (situate in M.U. 5-4).

- The Nusatsum-Noeick furest Service Road (8.C.

turest Service Proiect N0. 942-8130) southerly

and westerly lrom km 5 t0 South Bentick Arm(situate in M.U. 5-8).

- Talchako Forest Service Road southerly and easterly lrom km 3 (situate in M.U, 5-8).* Michelle-Baezaeko furest Service Road (Ministryof turests Prolect 7672) westerly from km 50(situate in M.u. 5-12 and 5-13).

- Roaring Hiver Road (situate in M.U. 5nfl.- the Neechanz furestry Development Road (situ-

ate in M.U. 5-7).

- 9700 Forestry Development Road (vicinity ol Har-

vey's Creek, situate in M.U. 5-15).

- Clusko-Aneko Forest Service Road commencingat km 71 (situate in M.U. 5-13).

- All areas aborc the 1520 metres elevation in the

aroa shown on Map E8.

r The operation of all motor vehicles tor the pur-pose 0f hunting, t0 transport wildlile, orto transporthunters t0 0r from the location of wildlife is prohib-

ited in those areas shown on Maps E21, E22 andE23.. The operation of unlicenced motorized vehicles

forthe purpose of hunting, to transport wildlife, ortotransport hunters to or lrom the location 0t wildlite isprohibited in M.Uls 5-12 and 5-13 from Sept. 1 toNov, 27,. The operation of unlicenced motor vehicles forhunting is prohibited year-round in that portion otM.Uis 5-2 and 5-15 shown on Map E11.o The operation of all motor vehicles is prohibitedyear-round in the area shown on Map E3.

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Eritbh Columbia Wildlite Eranch, Hunting and Trapping Begulations Synopsis 1988/89

CARIBOO SUB.REGION

Nolice lo Hunters. The hunting ol big game (see definition) is prohib-

ited within .4 km (Va mile) of either side of the centre

line ot the following roads:

- Michelle Creek, Michelle-Baezaeko (to 50 km)

and Michelle-Coglistiko F!rest Service Roads(8.C. Forest Service Proiect No. 7672): southerlyand westerly from the junction of the Michelle

Creek Road and Michelle Creek, and all branch

roads leading from the Michelle, Michelle-

Baezaeko and Michelle-Coglistiko turest Service

Roads (situate in M.U. 5-13 and 514).* Alex Graham-Palmer Lake Forest Service Road

(8.C. Forest Service Proiect No. 5265): northerlyand westerly from kilometre 65.

- Clusko-Aneko Forest Service Road (8.C. Forest

Service Project N0. 7356): westerly and northerlylrom the iunction ot the Clusko-Aneko Forest

Service Road and the Alex Graham-Palmer Lake

Forest Service Road to km 71 (situate in M.U.

5-1 3).

- Rosita-Mackin turest Service Road (8.C. Forest

Service Proiect No. 6426) northerly and westerly

from Tautri Creek (situate in M.U. 5-13 and 5-14).

- Tatlayoko Road and any side roads t0 Tallayoko

Road southerly from the north end of Tatlayoko

Lake (situate in M.U. 5-5).

- Sundberg Forest Service Road (8.0. furest De-

velopment Project 5464) and '1" Road and all

branch roads lrom their intersection with the

Nyland-Sundberg Forest Service Road (situate in

M.U.5-2).

- Nazko Falls Forest Service Road and all side roads

from the iunction ol the Nazko Falls Forest Serv-ice Road and the Brown Creek furest Service

Road (situate in M.U. 5-13).

- West Fraser Road (No. 32, Ministry 0f lianspor-tation and Highways) from the Oity of 0uesnel

city limits southerly to the Marguerite Ferry turn-off (situate in M.Uls 5-13, 5-14).

- Horn-Bluff Lakes Road (situate in M.U. 5-5). See

Map E25.

- Holtry Creek F0rest Service Road (Monison

Meadow Road) easterly of the west boundary ofLot 1677, Range 3, Coast Land District (situate in

M.U. 5-12). Vehicular access sign posted.

- Groundhog Creek Forest Service Road, and all

branch roads (situate in M.U. 5-4).

- Mclntosh-Moffat Lake Forest Service Road east-

erly from its intersection with the outlet stream of

Mclntosh Lakes, and all branch roads (situate in

M.U. 5-2).

. Hunting is prohibited in M.U. 5-16 (8owron Lake

Provincial Park).

o Hunting is prohibited in portions of Tweedsmuir

Park. See Map F1 0, page 41 .

. Convention on lnternational Trade-Export permits

will be issued lor griuly bear, cougai lynx, bobcat

and wolf. See Convention on lnternational liadesection on page 8.. Bet\iveen March 1 and August 31, hunting, trap-ping and the discharge of firearms are prohibited

within the Stum (Pelican) Lake Wildlife Sanctuary.The area includes all o{ Stum Lake below the highwater mark and all of the islands (M.U. 5-13).. Please avoid shooting collared big game animals

in the Cariboo Sub-region. See Collared Wildlilesection on page 5.. Please note that both elk and white-tailed deer are

present in Cariboo Sub-region but there is no season

0n either Be sure of the species before you sh00t.r The use ol dogs to hunt all wildlife except game

birds is prohibited in that part 0f M.U. 5-14 shown on

Map 829.. Fire!While prescribed burns benefit wildlife, uncontrolledfires have adverse effects on wildlife. As the

Chilcotin F0rest District has experienced an increas-

ing drought situation for the past seven years, cau-

tion with fires is required. During the hunting sea-

son, the nights may be cool but conditions are drierthan they have been in the past. Extra precautions

with campfires are necessary not only t0 protect 0ur

lorests but also your safety and personal belong-

ings. Please be carclul t0 extinguish your camplilecomplelely belore leaving camp. Copies of the

official camp{ire regulations are available from the

nearest forest Service otfice.e No Shooting Areas: Hunlets should note lheHighway No Shooling Aleas as outlined 0n page11.

. The discharge of firearms is prohibited on Lot

8284, Cariboo District on which Big Lake School, is

located. iParks and Recreation Areas

Hunlen should note lhat big game seasons inmml parks are undet Llmited Enlry Hunting te'slrlclions. Gonsull lhe curenl Limitcd Enlry Hunt-ing Synopsis lor map details.The following Parks and Recreation Areas are only

open to the discharge of lirearms trom September 1

to June 30 durinq a lawful game hunting season:

White Pelican Park (M.U. 5-13)

Parks and recreation areas nol listed above are

closed to hunting and closed to the discharge 0lfirearms.

CARIBOO SUB.REGION -OPEN SEASONS

MULE (Black-lailed) DEER

Management Units 5-1, 5-2, 5-12 to 5-14

Bucks: Sept.20- Nov.27 2

Management Units: 5-10, 5-11

Bucks: Sept. 10 * Nov, 27 2

Manaoement Units 5-3, 5-6, 5{5Bucks: Sept. 1 - Nov.27 2

Management Units 5-7 to 5-9Bucks: Sept. 10 - Nov. 6 2

Management Units 5-1 to 5-6, 5-13 to 5-15*Bucks: Nov.28-Dec.4 2

Management Unit: 5-B**Bucks:

Dec 15 - Dec. 31 2

Management Units: 5-1 to 5-6, 510 to 5-15Antlerless: oct. 22 - oct. 30 1

Please take note ol the regional bag limit tot deer on

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See Map El lor open seasons ln M.U;s +4 end &5.

See special area maps.

MOOSE

Management Unit: 5-1

Bulls:Sept. 10 - Sept. 26 1

0ct.4-Oct.16Management Unit: 5-11

Bulls: Sept. 10- Oct. 23 1

Managemenl Units; 5-2 t0 5-4, 5-13 t0 5-15Bulls: Sept. 10- Sept.26 1

0ct' 4- Nov' 20 (continued nextcolumn)

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Be sure our banel is free from obstruction.

Use your satety, but don't rely on it.

Protecl your trigger.

Be sure of your target and beyond.Stop and look again.

Control your muzle.

Unload your firearm when crossing a tence,

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Management Units: 5-5, 5-6, 5-10, 5-12

Bulls: Sept. 10 - Nov. 20 1(1)Antlerless: Nov. 1 - Nov. 3

See special area maps.

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BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP(Rams 0nly)Full curl or grealerManagement Unit: 5-3sept. | - oct. 15 1

{4 curl or greatorManagement Unit: 5-4.Sept. 1 - oct. 15 1

MOUNTAIII GOAT

Mountain goat are sensitive to harvest. Hunters arerequested to select male nountain goat when hunt-ingManagement Units: 5-4 to 5-9, 5-11

Sept.1-oct.23 1

Management Unit: 5-15Sept. 1 - Sept. 25 1

fiee Maps E2, E4, E5, E6, E7, E8, E27.

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CARIBOU

Caibou are being managed as a trophy species.Hunters are requested to select large male caribouwhen hunting.

Management Unit: 5-12*Mature

Bulls: Sept. 1 - Oct. 16 1

- Open only to bulls with one antler bearing at least 5

p'ints, each of which is at /easl 8 cm (3 in.) inlength, above the reat point (see diagran) or havinga main beam ot at least 75 cm (30 in.) in length.

Management Unit: 5-15Bulls: Sept. 1 - Oct. 10 1

The antlers, Iower jaw and

to a Minis-W of Environnent and Parks office in the Sub-region.

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GRIZZLY BEAR

Management Unit: 5-7oct. 1 - oct. 31 'l

Management Units: 5-8 to 5-9Sept. 10 - Dec. 4/88 1

Apr.l-May31/89Management Units: 5-3 to 5-6,5-12,5-13,5-15Apr. 15 - June 15/89 1

Sn Maps E9, El0.

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Management Units: 5-7 to 5-9Sept.1-Dec.4/88 2Apr. 15 - June 30/89

Management Units: 5-1 , 5-2,5-14No Closed Season 2

WOLF

Management Units: 5{ t0 5-9, 5-12 to 5{5No Closed Season 3

Management Units: 510, 511Sept. 1 - Mar. 31 3

COUGAR

Management Units: 5-1 to 5-9, 512 to 5-15Nov. 15 - May 31 2

See Map E28.

COYOTE

Management Units: 5-2, 5-3, 5-14No Closed Season NBLManagement Unils: 5-1, 5-4 to 512, 5-13, 5t5Sept. 10 - Feb. 28 NBt

F0x

Management Unit: 5-80ct. 15 - Feb. 28 llBt

BOBCAT

Management Units: 5J to 5-15Nov. 15 - Feb. 15 2

LYNXManagemenl Units: 5-1 to 515Nov 15 - Feb. 15 1

GROUSE

Blue, Spruce (Franklin) and Rulfed

Management Units: 5l to 515Sept. 10 - Nov. 27 10 of each (30 ol each)

SHARP-TAILEDGROUSE

Management Units:5-2 to 5-6, 51 2 to 5-1 4Sept. 10 - Nov. 27 8(16)

PTARMIGAN

Management Units: 5-3 to5-6, 5J0 to 5-12, 5{5Sept.1-Nov.1 10(30)

Daily Limit: 3(only t hen)Possession Limit: 9(only 3 hens)

CHUKAN PARTRIDGE

Management Unit; 5-3Sept. 10- Nov.27 8(24)

RAVEN

Managemenl Units: 5-1 to 5-15Mar. 1 - May 31 5

Hunting of raven is limited to private land only.

BAND.TAII.ED PIGEONS

Mana0ement Units: 5-7 to 5-9Sept.1-oct.31 10(20)

DUCKS, COOTS, SNOW GEESE, RO$$'GEESE, WHITE.FRONTED GEE$E,CANADA GEESE, COMMON SNIPE

Management Units: 5-1 10 515Sept. 15 * Dsc. 15

Bag Limits:Ducks: 8(16)Coots: 10(20)Snow geese: 5(10)Ross'geese: 5(10)White-frontedgeese: 5(10)Canada geese: 5(10)Common snipe: 10(20)

Please take note of the provincial daily bag linit lorgeese on page 7.

MATURE BULLM. U. 5-12

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BTACK BEAR

Management Units: 5-3 to 5-6, 5-10, 5-13, 5-15Sept.1-Nov.27188 2Apr 15 - June 30/89

PHEASANT

Management Unit: 5-3Sept" 10 - Nov. 27

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GARIBOO SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS

CARIBOO SPECIAL AREAS,

CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS

Map E5 Goose RangeMountain Goat Closod Aroa(situats in M.u. 5-15).

Map El Cariboo Mule (Black-tailed)

0oor Sub-unlt Dlvisions (situats inM.Uls 5-4 and 5-5),

54A and 5-5ABucks: Sept. I - Nott 27 2(1)

Antlerless: oct. 22 - oct. 305.48 and 5-58Bucks: Sept. 20 - Nov 27 2(1)Antlorl6ss: oct. 22 * oct. 30

Map E2 Eella CoolaMountain Goat SpocialSeason Arsa (situato inM.Uls 5-8,5-9).

Special Season: Sept. 1 -Sept. 17

Bag Limit: 1.

Map E3 Eureka PoakVehicle Rostricted Area(situate in M.U.5-15).Closed yearmund to theoporation oJ all vohiclos.

Map E4 Porkins PsakMountain Goat Closed Area(situate in M.uis 5-5, 5-6).

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Map EO Taseko LakesMountain Goat Closed Area(situato in M.u. 5-4).

Map E7 Eureka-Deception

Mountain Goat Clossd Area(situats in M.U. 5-.l5).

Map Eg Potato MountainGoat Clossd Arsa (situato in

M.U. 5-5). tur vehiclo re-

striction, 8oo pags 33.

c01{$ERVATl0t'l OFFIGER SERVICE

DISTRICT OFFICES

GrllbooAlexis Creek VOL 1A0, 394-4343Hagensborg Box 190, V()T 1H0,

982-2626100 Mile House Box 187, V()K 2E0,

395-551 1

Ouesnel 350 Barlow St,, VzJ 2C1,992-4244

Williams Lake 540 Borland St., VzG 1R8,

398-4569

Map 819 Williams LakeRivor No Shooting Area(situats in M.U. 5-2).

Map E10 Doan-Xlmsquit Grlzly Bear Closed

Arsa (situata ln M.U. 5-g).

Map El 1 Sundborg Hill Ve-hiclo Rostricled Area (situ-ate,in M.uls 5-2, 5..l5).Closed year rcund to theoporation of unlicencedmohr vohiclos hr huntin0purposes.

ilrp E12 Hl0hwry 20 ]loShoolln0 anr (rlturta lntt.U.l $8, $11) ubndt0.4 lm olthor sldo ol lhoGonlrrlln! lrom 86lhCoola lo lho oaslerlybound!ry ol lbrsdgmukPelt. Thr hurtln0 ol allulldllh rDrcli! ls pollb-llod.

Map E13 Rose Lake No

Shooting Aroa (situate inM.U.5-2).

Y' \".,

Map E15 Williams Laks No

Shootin0 Ar6a (situate in

M.U. s.2).

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Lot et?O

Map E20 ReidemannWildlile Sanctuary (situatein M.U. 5-2). No hunting,trapping or discharge olfirearms,

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Map E16 Gibrattar Mines Map E21 Vallsau CreekNo Shooting Area (situato Vehicls Restricted Arsain M.u. 5-2). (siluaro in M.u.5-5).

MagEtTwellsNoShootinq Map E22 Churn Creek

erea (situate in u.u. s-t0l Vshicle Restricted Area(situate in M.u. 5-3).

Map E18 Tibbles Road No Map E23 Ghost Lake

Shooting Area (situate in Vehiclo Restricted Arsa

M.U.5-13). (situate in M.u.5-15).

Map 814 ocean Falls No

Shooting Arsa (sltuate inM.U.5-9).

:'ii$'!',!,:.-i

^ly -,/

Map Eg Genesee Gdzly Bear Closed

Arsa (situat€ in M.U.5-7).

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I

CffilB00.SpECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, N0 SHOOIING AREAS

Map E24 West Fraser RoadRestriction (situate inM.U.'s 5{3, 5-14). Thehunting of big game isprohibited.

Map E25 Horn-Bluff Lakes

Road Restriction (situate inM.U. 5-5). The hunting olbig game is prohibited.

Map E26 Bluff-Middle Lake Moose ClosedArea (situate in M.U. 5-5).

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Map E28 Riske Creek Cougar ClosedArea (siluate in M.Uis 5-3,5-4,5-14).

For many people the opportunity to dine on flavorfulwild meat is one 0f the prime benefits of hunting.Others, out of sorry past experience, c0nsider gamemeat quite unpalatable. Which will it be - gourmet0r 'gamey'? The difference depends much less onthe skill of the qualified butcher who may cut thesteaks and roasts for your table than it does 0n thecare you take as a hunter in your initial treatment ofthe carcass. The basic rules:.Place your shot carefully for a quick, clean kill withlittle damaged meat..Clean the animal as soon as possible..Keep the meat free of hair, dirt and other contami-nants..Cool the carcass out, and keep it cool. Don'texpose it to heat from a car motor, fumes or roaddust.

for a free illustrated pamphlet giving detailed in-structions on field dressing deer, write the WildlifeBranch, Ministry of Environment and parks, 780Blanshard Street, Victoria, V8V 1X5, requesting"Care of Game Meatl'

Nearly all native species of mammals, reptiles andamphibians will probably be declared Wildlife andprotected by the Wildlife Act and Regulations by the1989 hunting season. Several species ol smallmammals, which have been traditionally hunted aspests or "varmints" will no longer be allowed to betaken on Crown land. When these animals are desig-nated as "Wildlifej' they may only be taken onprivate land where they may be doing damage toagricultural crops or private property. Huntersshould be aware that the wildlife ol the provincemust be protected and should treat it accordingly.

A question often asked is "How long should I keepmy hunting licence?" The answer depends on whatis done with the animal. Most commercial bu-sinesses dealing with animals are required to keeprecords for a minimum of two years, by law, butthere is not similar requirement for hunters to do s0.Howeve[ it is pr0bably a good idea for hunters tokeep all the documents under which an animal wastaken until the animal has been consumed. ln thecase of a mounted trophy of a tanned hide, thehunter should keep his or her licence and Compul-sory lnspection Data Sheet indetinitely. Why? lf aperson wishes at some future date to transfer thetrophy to someone else or requires an export permitto move it out ol the province, the production of theoriginal documentation makes the transfer 0r theissuance of a permit much easier. lt will greatlyassist Ministry staff, if, when a hunter disposes of atrophy, the licences and other documentation aretransferred with the trophy, to the new owner. No,this is not compulsory but it certainly makes theMinistry's adminisiration much easier, and will savethe owner considerable time. So, licences and otherdocumentation for a trophy should be kept in a safeplace, until it is disposed of.

Map E27 Mt. SprangerMountain Goat Closed Area(situate ifl M.U. 515).

Map E29 Ju8ction Hound ClosedArea (situate in M.U. 5-14). The useol dogs to hunl all wlldlile exc8plgame birds is prchibiled.

0ver 300 potential wildlife viewing sites in BritishColumbia have been inventoried as part of a studycommissioned by the governments of Canada andB.C. and documented in a recent report entitled,"Wildlife Viewing in B.C.: The Tourism Potential."Up t0 51 of these sites will be developed for publicviewing over the next five years under the auspicesof a committee representing the Ministries of Envi-ronment and Parks and Tourism, the Federation ofB.C. Naturalists, the B.C. Wildlife Federation and theGuide 0utfitters Association of B.C.

The study showed that wildlife viewing has a tremen-dous potential in B.C., as a recreational activity andas part of the adventure travel industry particularlyconsidering the province's world-class wildlife re-s0urce.

The wildlife viewing initiative is a direct response togrowing public interest in wildlife, and it is consis-tent with one of the stated goals of the wildlifeprogram 0f the Ministry of Environment and Parks:"To maintain, enhance and promote viewing, appre-ciation and study ol wildlife in its habitati'

Look for wildlife viewing areas in provincial parks

and at wildlife sites across the province.

Forfurtherinformation, c0ntact: NancyWilkin, Tour-ism and Parks/Planning Coordinator, WildlifeBranch, Victoria, 387-9785.

HUNTER TIPSRespect the sensibilities of others - don't make

an unnecessary display of firearmsor freshly killed game.

Never assume a firearm is unloaded.

open the action 0{ any firearm as soon as youpick it up. Look to see that it is unloaded.

Project WILD is being introduced in B.C. as part ofthe environmental education program of the Minis-try of Environment and Parks. Project WILD teachesyoung people from kindergarten t0 Grade 1 2 how tothink about wildlife, not what to think. They learnbasic concepts about wildlife, its needs for survival,its relationship to the ecosystem, and its importancet0 people and the environment. The program helpsdevelop problem-solving and decision-making skillsto determine responsible human action.

The core,of Project WILD is an activity guide. Theguide contains 81 activities, designed to teach oneor more of the following concepts:

- awareness and appreciation of wildlife

- human values and the wildlife resource

- wildlife and ecological systems

- wildlife conservation

- cultural and social interaction with wildlife

- wildlife issues and trends, alternatlves and con-sequences

- wildlife, ecological systems and responsible hu-man action

These activities are designed as a supplement forteaching the required curriculum, and can be used

to teach basic skills not only in science, but in socialstudies, language arts, math, art and P.E. Naturalcenters and youth groups will also find Project WILDuseful.

The Proiect WILD activity guide is available to teach-ers free o{ charge only when they attend a work-shop.

For more information on the workshops or contentof the program, write: Project WILD, c/o lnforma-tion Services Branch, Ministry of Environment andParks, Parliament Buildings, 780 Blanshard Street,Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X5.

British Columbia Wildlife Sranch, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis 1988/89

HELP MAINTAIN OUR WILDLIFE RESOURCES

OBSERIIE, RECORD, REPORT

FISH & WILDLIFE VIOLATIONS

1-800-66&9453 (WrLD)

SKEENA SUB.REGION(M.Ujs 6-1 to 6-29)

Regional Headquarters - Plaza 40$101 t 4th Ave-

nue, Prince George, V2L 3H9Sub-regional Oflice - 3726 Alfred Avenue,

Smithers, VOJ 2N0District Oflices - Atlin, Bums lake, Dease Lake,

Hazelton, 0ueen Charlotte City, Terrace and

Smithers.

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. The troptry buck season for mule (black-

tailed) deer has been extended to includeM.Uis S1 to Sl1 and 6-14 to 6-18.

o Mountain goat season has been opened inM.Uls S7, S14 and 6-15.

r A special moose season opens october 24 on

the east side of Babine Lake in M.U.'s 6-6 and6-8. See Map F25.

Please note the extension to the bull caribouseason in some M.U.'s.

Sweral new No Shooting or No Hunling Areashave been established lor the 1988-89 sea-son. See special area maps.

-6,,f f/ ,1\

Limlted Enlry lluntlng

There are special restrictions for areas which sup-port Limited Entry Hunting seasons. See LimitedEntry Hunting section on page 1 1 .

Bao Llmlts

Deer: The bag limit for mule (black{ailed) deer isone, except in M.Uis S12 and S13 where the sea-

son bag limit is ten.

Gruuse: The daily aggregate bag limit lor grouse

{blue, spruce (Franklin), rufted and sharp{ailed) isten.

Snowmobile and $now Vehlcle Restrlctlons

The use of snovmobiles to hunt wildlife, transportwildlife, or transport hunters to or from the locati0n

ol wildlife is prohibited in M.Uis 6-4, S5, 6-6, ffi,6-9, 6-15 and 6-178, except as authorized by permit

by the Ministry ol Envimnment and Parks.

38

SKEENA SUB-REGION

V6hiclo Restilctlons

. The use of motorized vehicles to hunt wildlife,transport wildlife or transport hunters t0 0r from thelocation of wildlife is prohibited beyond .4 km (rftmile) from any ferry landing site iittrin ttt.U. O_Z

. B.C. Railway Conidor Vehicle Closed Area * Theuse of motor vehicles to transport wildlife or hunterst0 or from the location of wildlife is prohibited in thearea parallel to and 2 km perpendicularly distantfrom the midline of the B.C. Railway right-of-wayfrom the confluence of the Skeena River and Chip-munk Creek in the south to the intersection of theB.C. Railway right-of-way with Highway 37 in thenorth. See Map F1 1 .

Compulsory Reportlng

It is mandatory for all mountain sheep, mountaingoat, grizly beaf cougal caribou, bobcat, lynx andwolverine to be inspected. See Compulsory Report-ing section on page 8 for designated reporting cen-tres and those portions of an animal which arerequired.

Notice to Hunters. The hunting of big game (see definition) is prohib-ited within .4 km (Vn mile) of either side of thecentreline of the following roads:

- Equity Mine Road southerly and easterly fromHouston to the Equity Mine site; and

- Topley - Babine Lake Road northerly from To-pley to Babine Lake at Topley Landing,. White (Kermode) and blue (Glacier) colour

phases of the black bear are closed t0 huntingthrough0ut the Skeena Sub-region.r Hunters should take note of the N0 HUNTINGAREA in the vicinity of Sewell near port Clements onthe 0ueen Charlotte lslands. Contact the Ministry ofEnvir0nment and Parks for further details.o Convention on lnternational Trade-Export permitswill be issued tor griuly beaf cougar, lynx, bobcatand wolf. See Convention on lnternational Tradesection on page 8.. Lucy lsland (in the vicinity of Langara lsland,Queen Charlotte lslands) is a Wildlife Sanctuary andhunting, trapping and the discharge of firearms areprohibited (M.U. 6-13).. Please avoid shooting collared caribou or oriulvbear See Collared Wildlife Section on page 5.-r ilo thooling Aleas: Hunlers should n0te theHighway I'lo $hooting Areas as ouflined on page11.

Parks and Recreation AreasHunlers should nole thal big game seasons lnmosl parks are under Llmited Entry Huntlng re-slrlctions. Consull lhe current Limlled Entry Hunl-lng Synopsls lor map delails.The following Parks and Recreation Areas are onlyopen t0 the discharge of firearms during a lawfulgame hunting season:

Atlin Park and Recreation Area (M.U.'s 6-25, 6-26,6-27). See Maps F8, F12.Babine Mountains Recreation Area (M.U.6-8).

Gitnadoix Recreation Area (M.U. 610).Mount Edziza Park and Recreation Area (M.U. 6-21).Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park (M.U. 6-20). SeeMaps F9, F23.

IWoedsmulr Park and Recroallon Area (M.U.'s O-10,5-11,0-1,6.2,6-4) S06 Map F10.Naikoon Park (M.U. 6-13). No person shall hunt ordischarge firearms from

Boya Lake Park (M.U. 6.23). No person shall hunt ordischarge firearms from May 1 to September.l.Parks and recreation areas not listed above areclosed to hunting and closed t0 the discharge offirearms.

SKEENA SUB.REGION -OPEN SEASONS

MOUNTAIN GOAT

It4_alaOement Units: 6-3, 6-7, 6-i1, 6-14 t0 6t6,6174, 618 to 6-29Aug. 1 - Oct. 15 1

See Notice to Hunters .

See special area naps.

Special Bow and Anow nnly Season: See Map F2.

@ - rvr.us o-0, 6.1 1, 6.1;, 6.1b, 6.20, 6-21, 6.25to 6.28

CARIBOU

Management Units: 61 7A, 6-1 8, 6-22, 6-24 to 6-28*Trophy Bulls: Sept. 1 - 0ct. 10 1

Management Units: 6lg, 6-20, 6-23"Trophy Bulls: Aug. 23 - Sept. 30 1. qpen only lor bulls with one antter bearing at teast spoints (a point being an antler projection whoselength exceeds the breadth of its base) above therear point. See diagram on page 44,

See special area naps.

@ - m.u:s o-zo, o.zs

GRIZZLY BEAR

Management Units: 6l , 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-j 78Sept. 15 - 0ct. 26/88 1

Apr. 15 - June 15/89

Management Units:6-3, 610, 6-11,6.14, 6-15Sept. 15 - oct.26/88 'l

Apr.1-June1/89Management Units: 618 to 6-29Sept. 1 - oct. 26/88 1

Apr. 15 - June 15/89

Management Units: 6-16, 6-i7ASept. 1 - oct. 26/88 1

See Map F7.

@- rvr.us 6.16, 6.20, 6-21.

BLACK BEAR

Management Units: 6{, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-6, 6-8, 6-9Apr. 15 - Nov 15 2

Management Units: 6-7, 6-16 to 6-29Sept. 1 - Nov. 15/88 2Apr 15 - June 15/89

Management Units: 6-3, 6-10 to 615Apr 1 - Nov. 15 2

MULE (Black.tailed) DEER

Management Units: 6-1 to 6-1 1, 6-14 to 6-18Bucks: Sept. 10 - 0ct. 31 1

Management Units: 6{ t0 611 , 614 to 6{ g.Bucks: Nov 1 - Nov, 15 1

Management Units: 6-12, 6-13Bucks: June 1 - Feb.28 t0(10).'Antlerless: Oct. 4 - F€b. 28

Bow and Arrow 0nly Season

Management Units: 61, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6nsBucks: Sept. 1 - Sept.9 1

.Nov. 16 - Nov 30

'open only for bucks that have 4 or more points(tines) on one antler. Each point (tine) musi be atleast 8 cm (3 in.) in length. The antlers must accom-pany the species licence..tlhepossessrbn

limit for de$ in M.lJ.'s 6-12 and6- /3r 3.

see Notice ta Hunters .

MOOSE

Management Units: 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15,6-178Bulls: Oct. 18 - Nov 15 1

Management Units: 6-3, 6-1 1, 6-.14, 6-16Bulls: Sept. 10- Nov. 15 1

Management Units: 617A, 6-18 to 6-29Bulls: Aug. 15 - Nov. 15 1

Bow and Arrow only Season

Management Units: 6t, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-1S, 6-1ZBBulls: Sept. 1 - Sept,9 1

Nov. 16 - Nov. 20See Maps F25 an.t F28.

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ELK

Management Unit: 613Bulls: Sept. 15 - Nov. 15 1

THINHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP(Rams 0nly)Full curl or greatel

Management Units: 617A, 618 to 6-26, 6-29Aug. 1 - 0ct. 20 1

See Maps F8 and Fl2.

@- m.u.s o-ztl, 6-2l, 6.2s, 6-2e

ATTENTI()N 8.G. HUI'IIER$

Beasonable Bates

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%an/t44,Alr kansportationCamps, Boats,Motors

l{0il GU|DED

HUt{TS 0l{LY

?anla,no"fg.l/t4qJeft)dc6. Ph.567-4114

British Columbia Wildlile Eranch, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis .19gg/g9

SKEENA SUB-REGI0N . OPEN SEASONS

Open seasons lor black bear have been liberal-ized in several areas. Sportsmen are encouraged

to utilize this animal as a meat source. An adult

black bear will yield 35 to 45 kg of safe nutritiousmeat with a flavour similar to pork and venison

combined. Always use a meat lhermometelwhen cooking. Bear meat is safe for consump-

tion when the internal temperature reaches

65.6'C (150'R. ll salmon runs occur in your

area, take a midsummer or spring bear; other-wise take one during the berry season for best

flavour.

WOLF

Management Units: 6-1 to 6-29No Closed Season 10

ln that portion of M.U.'s 6-1 and 6-2 being Tweeds-

muir Park, the open season for wolf is Sept. 1 toMar. 31.Bag Limit: 10

COYOIE

Management Units: 6{ to 6{ 1 , 6-1 4 to 6-29Sept, 1 - Mar" 31 l{Bt

RACCOON

Management Units: 6-12, 6-13No Closed Season NBL

LYNX

Management Units: 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-9, 6-16 to 6JBNov. 15 - tub. 15 1

Management Units: 6-19 to 6-29

Nov.1-Feb.28 1

Hunlers are reminded lhal lynx nast be conpul-sory inspected.

WOTVERINE

Management Units: 6l to 6-11 , 614 to 6-29Oct. 15 - Nov. 15 1

Hunlers are reninded lhal wolverine nusl beconpulsory lnspected.

BLUE, SPRUCE (Franklin) and RUFFED

GROUSE

Management Units: 6-1 to 6-29Sept. 10 - Nov. 15 10(30)

SHARP.TAILED GROUSE

Management Units: 619 to 6-29Sept. 10 - Nov. 15 10(30)

Hunters are reminded that the daily aggregate baglimit for all grouse is 10.

PTARMIGAN

Management Units: 6-1 t0 6-1 1 , 6-14 to 6-29Aus. 15 - Frb. 28 10(30)

BAND.TAILED PIGEONS

Management Units: 6-3, 6-1 1 to 6-14Sept. 1 - oct. 31 10(20)

DUCKS, COOTS, GOMMON SNIPE,CANADA GEESE, WHITE.FRONTEDGEESE, SNOW GEESE, ROSS' GEESE

Management Units: 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-15 to6-29Sept. 1 - Nov.30

Map Fg Lakelse Lake No

Shooting Area andShotguns With Shot onlyArea (situate in M.U. 6-9).

Management Units: 6-3, 6-11 , 614Oct.2-Jan.2Management Units: 612, 613Oct.2 - Jan, 16

Bag Limits:Ducks: 8(16)Coots: 10(20)Common snipe: 10(20)Canada geese: 5(101

White-frontedgeese: 5(101

Snow geese: 5(10)Ross'geese: 5(10)

Please take note of the provincial daily bag linit lorgeese on page 7.

There is no apen season for black brant in Region 6.

CONSERVATION OFFICER $ERUICE

DISTRICT OFFICES

Skeena

Atlin Box 180, VOW 1A0,651-7501

BurnsLake Box285,VOJ1E0,692-7777

Dease Lake General Delivery VOC 110,771-3566

New Hazelton Box309, V()J 2J0,842-531 9

0ueen CharlotteCity Box 370, VOT 1S0,

559-8431

Smithers Bag 5000, 3726 Alfred St.,voJ 2N0, 847-7303

Tenace 4825 Keith Ave., V8G 1K7,

638-3279

Map F5 Camemn Mountain

Goat Closed Area (situate in

M.U.6-27).

Map F6 Atlin Mountain Goat

Closed Area (situate in M"U.

6-25).

Map F4 North Kitsumkalum Lake

Hunting Area (situate in M.U. 6-15).

SKEENA SPECIAL AREAS,

CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOI}TING AREAS

i-LrMap Fl Gnntham Road

Subdivision No ShootingArca (situate in M.U. &9).

Map F2 Blunt MountainSpecial Area (situate in

M.U.6-8). The openseason for bow hunting o1

mountain goat is August 15

to october 19.

..";;l' {s km.t

40

No Shooting

N,$PEGIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO $HOSTING AREAS

Map F19 Alice Arm No

Shooting Area (situate inM.U, 6-14).

A l4.o'o ,,u, rt'( ':1" 1.\)-t''a1 ("

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Map F21 KathlYn Lake No

Shooting Area (situate in

M.U.6-9).

Wildlile Sanctuary (situate

in M.U. 6-13). No hunting,

trapping or discharge o{

lirearms.

Map F26 Mosquito Hills

Moose Closed Area (situate

in M.U. 6-4). Closed togen-eral open season moose

hunting.

MaoFSAtlinParkMountain lVap Fg Spatslzi Mountain

Shdep and Caribou Closed Goat Closed Area (situate in

Area (situate in M.Uls 6-25, M.U 6-20)

Map Fl1 Eritish Columbia Map F12 Atlin Park No

Raiiway Conidor No Hunt- Hunting Area (situate in

ing Area (situate in M.Uls 6- M.Uis 6-25, 6-27).

17A, 618, 6{9, 6-20). Brit-

ish Columbia RailwayCorridor Vehicle Closedil;;-;;.;;il il;';; MaP F13 oueen

Charlotte City NoIlons' page Je.

Shooting Area (situ-

ate in M.U. 6-13)'

Map F22 Driftwood No Shooting

Area (situate in M.u. 6-8).

Map F23 Spatsizi (Cold

Fish-Gladys Lake)Ecological Reserve No

Hunting Area (situate in

M.U. 6-20). Cold Fish Lake

Camp No Shooting Area:

The discharge ol firearms ts

prohibited within 1 km ol

Cold Fish Lake CamP.

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Map F1 5 Masset No

.,,.,;,-",\

r,,rrp ire itttall Riuet l,lo

Shooting Area (situate in

M.U.6-11).

j,.;;;i"T.ar'. I

Mrl

Map F14 Sandspit N0 Shooting Area (situate in M.U

6"12).

L-L !d!__-.-!Map F17 Todagin Mountain

No Shooting Area (situate

in M.U. 6-20).

laie ,. .. ). .rai'l

Xalh yn n

i-,|l"\ i '!r,

anO Coa*a e rizly eear Closed Areas (situate in M.U's

G3, 6-9, 6-14, 6-15) _l,N-;,

\J"./rl ) I \:iv-- Y I 'i(AljI \- r,'.

6-26 and 6-27)

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Brirish Columbia Wildlile Branch, Hunting and Trapping Begulations Synopsis 1988i89

OMINECA.PEACE SUB.REGION

O|U||]{EGA.PEAGE SU B' REG I 0 N

Grouse: The regional daily bag limit for grouse

(blue, spruce (Franklin), ruffed' sharp-tailed and

ptarmigan) is ten of each sPecies.

Gompulsory RePorling

It is mandatory for all elk, mountain sheep, moun-

tain goat, grizly bear, cougar, caribou, bobcat, lynx

and wolverine t0 be inspected. See Compulsory

Reporting section on page 8 for designated repdrt-

ing centres and those portions 0f an animal which

are required.

Snowmobile and Vehicle Restrictions

. The use ol snowmobiles lo hunt wildlile' trans-

oort wildlile, 0I transport hunters t0 ot ftom the

iocation ol wildlile is prohibiled in M'U.'s 7'2 lo

7-'18, 7-23 to 7-30 and 7-37 to 7'39 ltom Match 31 to

December 15.. The use ol moiorcycles and all terlain vehicles

to hunt wildlile, transport wildlile or transport

hunters lo 01lrom the location ol wildlile is prchib-

iled in M.U.'s 7-38 and 7'39.

. The operation of all vehicles to hunt wildlife'

transport wildlife or transport hunters t0 or trom the

location ol wildlife is prohibited:

- in that portion ol M.U. 7-3 being the drainages

between East Twin and Fleet Creeks (see Map

G12). Vehicular access boundary signs will be

posted.

- in the Ouintette Mountain vehicle restricted area

above the 1200 metre elevation contour. Trans-

port of firearms is prohibited. See Map G11'

Notice lo Hunters. l{o Shooting Ateas: Please note the Highway No

Shooting Areas oullined on page '11-

. The discharge of firearms is prohibited 0n the

west half 0t Lot 1323, Peace River District, on which

Halfway Elementary School is located. See Map

G22.

r Convention on lnternational Trade-Export permits

will be issued for grizly bear, cougar' lynx, bobcat

and wolf. See Notice to Non-Resident Hunters sec-

tion 0n page 6, and Convention on internaiionai

Trade section on page 8.. Export Permits - Hunters planning to hunt in

M.U.'s 7-19 or 7-20 and accessing by way of the

Alberta border should note special recommendation

in Export Permits section on page 8.

Parks and Recreation Ateas

Hunters should note that big game seasons in

mosl parks are under Limited Enlry Hunting re-

strictions. Consull the currenl Limited Entry Hunt-

ing Synopsis lor maP details.

The following Parks and Recreation Areas are only

open to the discharge of firearms during a lavulul

game hunting season:

Carp Lake Park (M.U. 7-24). See Map G38.

Kwadacha Wilderness Park (M.Uls 7-41,7'42, 7'5Ol

Monkman Park (M.U. 7-21). See Kinuseo Falls Map

GM.Muncho Lake Park (M.Uls 7-51 , 7-54). See Map G24'

Stone Mountain Park (M.UJs 7-50, 7-51, 7-54). See

Map G36"

Stuart Lake Park (M.U. 7-25).

Tatlatui Park (No open season for mountain sheep)

(M.U.7-39).Wokkpash Recreation Area (M.U. 7-51).

Kakwa Recreation Area (M.Uls 7-18, 719)'

Parks and Recreation Areas not listed above are

closed to huntinq and closed to the discharge of

firearms.

OMINECA.PEACESUB.REGION -OPEN SEASONS

MULE (Black-tailed) DEER and M00SE

Bow and Arrow OnlY Season

Management Unit: 7-15-Bulls: Sept. 1 - SePt.9 1

Bucks: SePt. 1 - SePt.9 1

-lpen onty to bull moose having no more than.2

tines on one antler. The antlers must acconpany the

species licence.

MULE (Black-lailed) DEER

Management Units: 7-6 to 7-15

Bucks: Sept. 10 - Nov. 15 1(1)-Bucks: Nov. 24 - Dec. 3 1

Antlerless: 0ct. 14 - 0ct. 17

Management Units: 7-2 to 7-5

Bucks: Sept. 10 - Nov. 3 1

Management Units: 7-19 lo7-22,7-31t0 7-36' 7-43

to7-47'Bucks: 0ct. 29 - Nov. 20 1

Management Unilsi 7'42, 7'48 lo 7-52' 7-54-Bucks: 0ct. 22 - Nov. 8 1

'1pen only for buckswith 4 or more points (tines) 0n

one antler. Antler points (tines) must be at least I cm

(3 in.) in length. The antlers must accompaily the

species licence.

Hunters are required to submit the antlers ol aildeer taken in M.ll|s 7'2, 7'3 or 7'4 to the Conspurva'

tion hllicer Seruice in Valemount while rctuminglrcn hunting.

WHITE.TAILED DEER

Management Unils: 7-2, 7-3, 7- 4

Bucks: Sept. 10 - Nov. 15 1

Management Units: 7-19 lo7'22,7-31t0 7-36, 7-43

to 7-46

Bucks: 0ct. 29 - Nov. 20 1

Huntets arc rcquircd to subnit the antlers ol all

deer taken in M.lljs 7-2, 7'3 0t 7'4' to the Conset'

vation 0lticer Service in Valenount while relwn-inglrcn hunting.

LEGAL IMMATURE BULL MOOSEManagement Units: 7-2 t0 7-1 8, 7-23 to 7-30' 7-38

MOOSE

Management Units: 7-2 to 7'5,7'7 Io 7-18, 7-23 lo

7-30,7-38".Calves:oct.4-oct.26 1

+ Bulls: 0ct. 24 - Nov. 3 1

Management Units: 7-2 to 7-1 8, 7-23 to 7-30, 7-38.Bulls: Sept. 10- Nov.3 1

Management Units: 7-39 to 7-41

Bulls: Aug. 15 - Nov 15 1(1)

Antlerless: Oct. 1 - Oct. 31

Management Unit: 7'37

Bulls: Aug. 15 - Nov. 3 1(1)

Antlerless: 0ct. 1 - Oct. 18

Management Units: 719 to 7-22,7-31 lo7-36,7-42to 7-49, 7-55, 7-56

Bulls: Aug. 15 - SePt. 30 1

Oct. 16 - 0ct. 31

Management Units: 719 lo7-22,7-31t0 7-36, 7-43

to7-47*.Calves: Oct. 7 - 0ct. 16 1

HUNT THE MUSKWA ELKAugust & September'88

Trophyor Meat. Complete 7 days fly-inpackage with licenced guides &

Outfitter Gary Vince.

IIUSKWA SAFARIS LTD.,Box 6,488, Fort St. John, B.C. VIJ 4H9

(604) 785-4681

IIORTHEASIESIIERITISH

#- courMSlA-FLIGHTS lor ELK, GRIZLY, SHEEBilOOSEHUNTEffi

-action prckd kesh MterFl.hlntTipr

-NAHANNI NATIONAL PAN(1{'] "

LIARD TOURS' Po. aox 31e0.

Fon Nelson. A C.. VoC 1R0,

Phone (604) 774 2909

HUNTTHE FAMOUS MUSKWA &

PROPHET BIVER AFEAS, NORTHERN B.C SPEC/ALISING /N:. HUNTING SUPPLIES

. FISHING TACKLE. CAMPING EQUIPMENT

CORIA]{E SPORTIilG GOODS LID.'1140-102 AVE.

DAWSON CREEK, B.C.Phqne 781-2111

Bnrsh ColumbiaWildlile Branch, HurtinO and Trapping Reoulations Synopsis 1988/89

0MIH,E0A-PEffiE,'$UB-REGI0N . 0PEN SEASONS

Management Units: 7-50 to 7 54Bulls: Aug. 15 - 0ct. 31 1

")pen only for bull molse having no more than 2points (tines) on one antler. Antlers must accom-pany the species licence..'1pen only for calf moose less than 12 manths ofage.

+ Hunters are requested to submit antlers of bulinoose taken during this season in M.U.'s 7-7, 7-9,

7-10, 7J2A and 8,7-15 and 7-16lor inspection within

10 days of the kiil to an official of the Ministry ofEnvionment and Parks.

See special arca maps.

@ - tvt.u:s z-z to 7-'t8,2-23 to 7-30, 7-38,7-39

ELK

Management UniIs: 7- 41, 7-42--Bulls: Aug. 15 - Oct. 31 1

Management Units: 7-49, 7-50-.Bulls: Sept. 11 - Oct. 31 1

.Bulls: Aug. 15 - Sept. 10 1

Management Units: 7-53, 7-54-.Bulls: Sept. 1 - Sept. 10 1

Management Units: 7-19, 7-21.Bulls: Sept. 1 - 0ct. 31 1

-1pen only for bulls with at least one branched

antler. A branched antler is one with at least 3 points

(tines), each of which ls at /east I cm (3 in.) in

length. Antlers must accampany the species li-cence.

'- lpen only for bulls with at least one 6'point antler,

each point (tine) being at least I cm (3 in.) in length.

Antlers must accompany the species licence.

See diagram on page 29.

See page 8 for conpulsory inspection details.

THINHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP(Rams 0nly)Full curl or greater

Management Units: 7-36, 7'42,7'43,7-50 to 7-52

7-54

Aug. 1 - Oct. 15 1

COW AND CALF MOOSECOW: Shoulder Height: 6 feet

Weight: 600 lbs.

CALF: Shoulder Height: 5 feetWeight: 150 - 250 lbs.

Hunters are requested to se-

lect the calf when encounter-ing a cow-calf pair.

w'2

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t,t/

-^//\\ ./)Yt At tedst 5 pornrs ecch pornrv..J bstng ionger than th€

brgadlh ot rts base. abovelhe rea. poinl

TROPHY BULL CARIBOU

Management Units: 7-37, 7-39 to 7-41

Aug.1-Oct.20 1

See special area maps.

MOUNTAIN GOAT

Mountain goat are sensitive to haNest. Hunters arerequested to select male mountain goat when hunt-

ing.

Management Units: 7-2 t0 7-5, 7-17,7-18,7-27 lo7-30, 7-36 to 7-41

Aug. 15 - Oct. 15 1

Management Units : 7-43, 7-50 lo 7-52Sept. 1 - Sept. 30 1

See.special area maps.

@-rvr.u.z-r

CARIBOU (*Trophy Bulls 0nly)Management Units: 7-19, 7-21, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-43Bulls: Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 1

Management Units: 7-30, 7-37

Bulls: Aug. 23 - 0ct. 15 1

Management Units: 7-38 to 7-41

Bulls: Aug. 15 - 0ct. 15 1

Management Units: 7-42, 7-48, 7-49, 7-55, 7-56Bulls: Oct.3-0c1.8 1

Management Units: 7-50 to 7-53

BulllAug. 23 - Sept. 30 1

" jpen only lor bullswith one antler bearing at least 5points (a point being an antler proiection whose

length exceeds the breadth of its base) above the

rear point. See diagram.

See special area naps.

@-m.u.z-ag

GRIZZLY BEAR

Man age ment U n its : 7J 9 lo 7-22, 7-31 lo 7-36, 7-42to 7-56

Sept. 1 - 0ct. 26/88 1

Management Units: 7-37 to 7-41

Sept. 1 - Nov 15/88 1

Management Units: 7-25 to 7-30

Sept. 10 - Nov. 15/88 1

Apr. 15 - June 15/89

Management Units: 7-34 to 7-56

Apr. 15 - June 15/89 1

See special area maps.

BLACK BEAR

Management Units: 7-2 to 7-18, 7-23t07-30,7-37 l07-41

Apr. 15 - Nov. 15 2

M ana ge me nt Units : 7-1 9 lo 7-22, 7-31 lo 7-36, 7-42

to 7-56

Apr.15-Nov.15 5

WOLF

Management units 7-2 lo 7-22, 7-31 lo 7-36, 7-42 lo7-56

No Closed Season 10

Management Units: 7-23 to 7-30,7-37 lo7'41No Closed Season 3

COYOTE

Management Units: 7-2 to 7-56

Sept. 1 - Mar. 31 NBL

BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP

(Rams 0nly)Full curl oI grealer

Management Units: 718, 7-19

Aug. 15 - Sept. 30 1

See special area maps.

BASE

Mounlain Paclers and 0uuincrsPach lilps rn \onheactern B C tOtt oUttior resident hLnlefs Huni lor lFflioelh, sneep. moose, cafiboJ. 1 #!q .oear wolves 8 dee'. We also EuL"t: : . "otler photoqmphy trips.Package includes horses,accommodation and tood.

We will video record yourtipupon request.SS2, St, C3, Ft. St. John,B.C. VlJ 1M7 78t3837

OMINEGA.PEACE SPECIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOfING AREAS

LYNX

Management Units: 7-2 to 7-41, 7-43107-47Nov. 15 - Feb. 15 1

Management Units: 7-42, 7-48 to 7-56

Nov. 1 - Feb. 28 1

WOLVERINE

Management Units: 7-3, 7-17, 7-18, 7-37 to 7-42,

7-48 to 7-56

0ct. 15 - Jan. 15 1

Management Units: 719 Io7-22,7-31 to 7-36, 7-43

Io 7-47

Nov. 1 - Feb. 15 1

BLUE GROUSE

Management Units: 7-2 1o 7-7, 7-17, 7-18, 7-23, 7-27,

7-28,7-30,7-37 1o7-41Sept. 10 - Nov. 15 10(30)

Management Units : 7-2 1, 7-22, 7-31, 7-36, 7-42,

7-43, 7-50 to 7-52,7-54Sept. 1 * Nov. 15 10(30)

SPRUGE (Franklin) and RUFFEDGROUSE

Management Units: 7-2 t0 7-18, 7-23107-30,7-37 lo7-41

Sept. 10 - Nov. 15 10 ol each (30 ol each)

DUGKS, COOTS, CANADA GEESE,

WHITE.FRONTED GEESE, SI.IOW

GEESE, ROSS'GEESE, COMMON SNIPE

Manaqement Units: 7-2 to 7-56

Sept.1-Nov30

Management Units : 71 9 lo 7-22, 7-31 lo 7-36, 7-42

to 7-56

Sept. | - Nov. 15 10 0l each (30 ol each)

SHARP.TAILED GROUSE

Management Units : 7-20 to 7-22, 7-32 lo 7-35, 7-44to 7-49, 7-52 to 7-56

Sept.'1 - Nov. 15 10(30)

PTARMIGAN

Management Units: 7-2 to 7-6, 7-17 Io7-19,7-21107-23,7-27 Io7-31,7-361o7-43, 7-50 to 7-55

Aug. 15 - Feb. 28 10(30)

RAVEN

Management Unils'. 7-20, 7-21, 7-32 lo 7-35, 7-45,

7-46No Closed Season 5

Hunting of raven is limited to private land only.

Bag Limits:Ducks: 8(16)Coots: 10(20)Canada geese: 5(10)WhiteJrontedgeese: 5(10)Snow geese: 5(10)Ross'geese: 5(10)Common snipe: 10(20)

See Map 425.

Please take note of the provincial daily bag limit forgeese on page 7.

Map G10 Fr0g RiverSpecial M0untain Goat Hunting Area (situate

in M.Uls 7-51, 7-52\. fhe open season for mountain goat is

August 25 to 0ctober 5.

OM INECA.PEAGE SPECIAL AREAS,

CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS

Map G1 Stewart Lake Spe-

cial Weapons Area (situate

in M.U. 7-32). lvluzle load-

ers, longbows and cross-

bows only are permitted forthe hunting ol Bull Moose

during the special season.

Special Season: Nov. 21 -Dec.15. Bao Limit: BullIvloose 1.

Map G7 0ne lslandRestricted Firearms Area(siruare in lv].u. 7-20).Shotguns with shot onlyfrom June 1 to 0ctober 15.

Map G2 GroundbirchRestricted Firearms Area(situate in M.U.7-21).Shotguns with shot onlyfrom June 1 to October 31.

Map G3 Goodlow Re- Map G4 Sunset Prairie Re-

stricted Hunting Area (situ- stricted Hunting Area (situ-

ate in M.U. 7-33). From ate in M.U. 7-32). From

June I to 0ctober 15 hunt- June 1 to oct0ber 31 hunt-

ing is prohibited. ing is prohibited.

Map G5 Bear Mountain Re- gsp G6 Farrell Creek Restrictedstricted Hunting Area (situ- Firearms Area (situate in M.U.ate in M.U. 7-20). From 7-35). Shotguns with shot onlyJune 1 t0 0ctober 15 hun! 11ern,1uns 1io 0ctober 15.ing is prohibited.

Map G8 Sikanni-Muskwa Foothills Moose Special Area (situate

in M.U.'s 7-36, 7-42,7-43). The open season for bull moose is

August 15 to 0ctober 31.

DISTRI

0mineca-Peace

chewnd |EDSDawson Creek

atrol, a volunteer group olFort Nelson youi assistance td reduce

qame in the Prince GeorgeFort St. John

Prince George ioir rourtn nur-v2L 3H9, 565-6140

Valemount Box 39, VOE 220,566-4398

Vanderhoof Box 980, VOJ 3A0,567-6304

British Columbia Wildlife Branch, Hunting and Tlapping Regulations Synopsis 1988/89 45

OITJIINEGA.PEACE SPEGIAL AREAS, CLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS

ffiLqtffilEqaeslgu to

noose taken during this sea:

7-10,7-124and 8,7-15 and 7-1

10 days of the kill to an offitEnvironment and Farks.

See special area maPs.

@ - ru.u:s z-z to 7-18, 7-23

Map G11 ouinlette Moun- Map G12 East Twin Creek Map G13 Kiwa Creektain Vehicle Restricied Area Mountain Goat Closed Area Mountain Goat Closed Area

(situate in M.U. 7-21). See (situate in M.U. 7-3). See (situate in M.U.7-4).Vehicle Restrictions, page Vehicle Restrictions, page

43. 43.

MapGl4MountThompson Map Gl5 Dunster-Castle

Mountain Goat Closed Area River Mountain Goat Closed

(situate in M.U.7-2). Area (situate in M.U. 74).

Map G16 Holmes RiverMountain Goat Closed Area(situate in M.U. 7-3).

Map G2 l Kluachesi Map G22 Upper Halfway No

Mountain Goat Closed Area Shooting Area (situate in

(situate in M.U.7-50). M.U. 7-44).

ELK MaP G18 Mt. 0gdenMountain Goat and Cadbou

l\ilanagement Unrts: /-41 , /-42 glesg6 41sx lsituate in M.U...Bulls: Aug. 15 - Oct. 31 7-3s).lt^6^^^-^-+ ll^ir^. t t^ 1 r^

Map G19 Sikanni-Muskwa Map G20 Canoe Reach

Foothills Mountain Goat Grizly Bear Closed Area

Closed Area (situate in M.U. (situate in M.U. 7-2).

7-43\.

Map G23 Dunedin River Map G24 Muncho Patk

Mountain Sheep Closed Mountain Sheep andArea (situate in M.U. 7-54). Mountain Goal Closed Area

(situate in M.Uls 7-51,7-541.

Map G29 Bullmoose Mine NoShooting Area (siluate in M-U. 7-21).

MapG3lMt.Bergeron-TumblerRidgeNo Map G32 Valemount N0 Map G33 Charlie Lake N0

Sh0otingorHuntingArea(situateinM.U. Shooting Area (situate in Shooting Area (situate in

7-21\. M.U.7-2\. M.U.7-33).

Map G25 Peace River Duck,

Coot, Snow Goose, Canada

Goose, White-frontedGoose and Common Snipe

Closed Area (situate in M.U.

7-33).

Map G26 Edozadelly No

Hunting Area (situate-inM.U. 7-39). Hunting oi all

wildlile species exceptcaribou and moose (limited

entry hunting only) isprohibited.

No Hunting Area (situate inM.U.7-39).

Map G28 Lay CreekMountain Goat Closed Area(siruate in M.u. 7-38).

s\'9-^n.).4't-

Map G30 ouintette Coal No Shooting Area

(situate in M.U.7-21).

Map G34 Paaren's Beach Map G35 Red Rock Seed

No Shooting Area (situate orchard No Shooting Area

in M.Uls 7-13, 7-25). (situale in M.U. 7{0).

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Map G36 Stone Mountain Map G37 Tabor Mountain

ProvincialParkNosh0oting No Shooting or Hunting

or Hunting Area (situate in Area (situate in M.U. 7-9).

M.Ujs 7-50, 7-51, 7-54\.

Map G38 Carp Lake Park Mapc3gRobertwstarratt(situate in M.U. 7-24). Wildlile Sanctuary (situate

Hunting and the discharge in M.U. 7-2). N0 hunting,

0flirearmsisprohibited. trapping or discharge olfirearms.

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I

I 17363l

i 17304

OMINECA.PEACE SPECIAL AREAS, GLOSED AREAS, NO SHOOTING AREAS

Map G40 Upper Hallway Special

ElkArea (situate in M.U. 7-43). The

open season for hunting 6 point

elk is To Be Announced.

Map G41 Muskwa Flats

Special Elk Area (situate inM.U.7-42\. The open sea-

son for hunting 3 point elk

is from Aug. 15 to Sept. 10

and 6 point elk from Sept.'11 to oct. 31 . Bag limit: 1

Map G42 Hornline Creek

Mountain Goat Closed Area

(situate in M.U. 7-51).

Map G45 Kakwa Caribou

Closed Area (situate in M.U.

7-19).

POACHING NEEDS

ATTENTION!The 0mineca Wildlife Patrol, a volunteer group 0flocal sportsmen, needs your assistance to reducepoaching losses of big game in the Prince George

area.

lf you suspect poaching, please report the incident

immediately to the Conservati0n 0llicer Service at

565-6140 or after hours at 565-6290.

Alternatively, follow the obserue, Record, Reportprocedure outlined elsewhere in this synopsis.

Map G43 Pink Mountain Spe-

cial Archery Area (situate in

M.U. 7-44). The open seasontor trophy bull caribou is fromAug. 23 to Sept. 22 with a bow

and arrow only.

Mule (black{ailed) DeerTail small, not bushy, but with some white trim and

sunounded by a large white rump palch. I'lOfHELO ERECT when animal runs. Antlers branchedupward inlo one 0r more lotks. Body colour grey tobrown grey. Gait: a series of stiff four-le0ged bounds

or a trotting walk.

British Columbia Wildlite Branch, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis 1988/89

While-tailed DeerTail large, bushy with white underside on a smallwhite rump patch. Tail HELD EREGT or "FLAGGED"

when animal runs. Antlers with individual tinesupward off fonttrard facing main beam. Body colourgrey to reddish brown. Gait: a series of short, run-ning dashes and bounds.

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Map G44 Kinuseo Falls No

Shooting Area (situate inM.U.7-21).

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OKANAGAN $UB.REGION(M.Uls 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26)

Regional Headquarters - '1259 Dalhousie Drive,Kamloops, V2C 525Sub+egional 0tfice - 3547 Skaha Lake Road, Pen-ticton, V2A 7K2

District 0ffices - Vernon, Princeton

. A year-round vehicle closure is in effect in theUnderdown Creek area of M.U. 8-1. See MapH14.. The open season lor bull moose opens Octo-ber 1 0, a month later than last year

. All grouse seasons run from September 'l 0 t0November 15.

Limiled Entry Hunting

There are special restrictions lor areas which sup-port Limited Entry Hunting seasons. See LimitedEntry Hunting section on page 1 1 .

8ag Llmits

Oeer: The season limit for deer is two, only one otwhich may be a mule (black-tailed) deer.

lllountain sheep: Persons who have been success-ful in taking a mountain sheep in the Okanagan Sub-region since January 1, 1984 are not eligible to huntfor mountain sheep in the 0kanagan Sub-regionduring the 1988-89 season.

Grcuse: The daily aggregate bag limit for grouse(blue, spruce (Franklin), and ruffed) is five.

Compulsory Reporting

It is mandatory lor all elk, mountain sheep, moun-tain goat, grizly bear, cougar, caribou, lynx, bobcatand wolverine to be inspected. See.CompulsoryRep0rting section 0n page 8 for designated report-

ing centres and those portions 0f an animal whichare required.

$nowmoblle Restfction

The use of snowmobiles to hunt wildlile is prohibited

in the 0kanagan Sub-region from April 1 to Novem-ber 30.

ited in that portion ot M.U. 8-5 on the Lawless-Jacobson Lake forest Service Road (Project 5104-05) south of the point where it crosses Vuich Creek.o The transport of firearms in a motorized vehiclefor the purpose of hunting on the Kobau M0untainRoad from its iunction with Highway 3 to Mile 12 atthe summit is prohibited.. The operation 0f mot0r vehicles is restricted toestablished roadways in the 0soyoos 0xbows motorvehicle restricted area. See Map H1.

. The operation of all motor vehicles for the pur-pose of hunting, t0 transport wildlife or to transporthunters to or from the location of wildlife is prohib-

FORKS

48

OKANAGAN SUB.REGION

Notice to Hunters. Convention on lnternati0nal Trade'Export permits

will be issued tor grizly bear, cougar, lynx, bobcat

and wolf. See Convention on lnternational Trade

section on page 8.. White-tailed iackrabbit, mountain cottontail and

badger are proiected under the authority 0f the

Wildlife Act (hunting is prohibited).

o llo Shooting Areas: Hunterc should note lhe

Highway No Shooling Arcas as outlined 0n page

11: t'lofe aho thai the Gl0sures lor Highway 3

belween Manning Park and Ptinceion and lol lhe

Goquihalla Phase lll (0kanagan Connccto0 High-

way arc No $ltooting and N0 Hunting closules.

Parks and Recleation Areas

Hunten should note that bio gamc seasons in

mosl parks ate under Limit€d Entry Huniing rc'

strictiirns. Consull lhe cunenl [imitedlntry Hunt'

ing Synopsls lor maP dctalls'

The lollowing Parks and Recreation Areas are only

open t0 the discharge ol firearms lrom September 1

to April 15 during the lawful game hunting season:

Conkle Lake Park (M.U. 8-12)' See Map H10.

Darke Lake Park (M.U. 8-8)

Eneas Lake Park (M.U. 8-8)

Keremeos Columns Park (M.U. 8-2)

Nickel Plate Park (M.U. 8-7)

0kanagan Mountain Park (M.U. 8-9)

Silver Star Recreation Area (M.UJs 8-22,8-25,8-26). See MaP H4.

Cathedral Park (M.U. 8-3) is open to the discharge ol

firearms from August 25 t0 April 15.

Parks and Recreation Areas not listed above are

closed t0 hunting and closed to the discharge of

firearms.

OKANAGAN SUB.REGION -OPEN SEASONS

MULE (Black-tailed) DEER and

WHITE.TAILED DEER

Bow and Arrow OnlY Season

Management Units: 8t , 8'2' 8-4 to 8-15, 8'21 ' 8-23

to 8-26Either Sex: SePt. 1 - SePt. IManagement Unit: 8-22

Either Sex: SePt. 1 - SePt. 9

Either Sex: Nov" 1 6 - Nov. 30

Management Units: 8-1 , 8'2, 8-8 to 8-1 1 ' 8-21

' 8-24

to 8-26

Bucks: Nov. 16 - Nov. 30

Manaoement Units: 8-12 to 8-15, 8-23

White:tailed Bucks 0nly: Nov. 22 - Nov. 30

See regionalbag limitfor deer.

Management Units: 8'12 to 8-15, 8-23

Bucks: Sept. 10 - 0ct. 31

Management Units: 8-4 to 8-7

Bucks: SePt. 10 - Nov. 9

Manaoement Unit: 815tBucks: Sept. 1 - SePt. I*

ODen onlv for bucks having 4 or more points (tines)

on'at teait one antler. Each point (tine) must be at

least 8 cm (3 in.) in length. The antlers must accom'

pany the species licence.

See regional bag limitlor deer'

WHITE.TAILED DEER

Management Units: 8-12 t0 8-15, 8-23

Bucks: Nov. 7 - Nov. 21

See regional bag limittor deer.

MOOSE

Management Units: 8-4 to 8-8, 8-11

Bulls: Oct. 10 - Oct. 31 1

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COYOIE, SKUNK, RACCOON

Management Units: 8t to 815, 8-21 to 8-26

No Closed Season NBL

F0xManagement Units: 8-21 to 8-26

Nov. 1 - Feb. 15 1

LYNX

Management Units: 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26

Nov. 15 - tob. 15 1

BOBCAT

Management Units: 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26

Nov. 1 * Feb. 15 2

GROUSE

Blue, Spruce (Franklin) and Rulled

Management Units: 8'1 to 8-15, 8-21 t0 8-26

Sept. 10 - Nov. 15 5(15)

See page 48 for the regional daily aggregate bag

linit for grouse.

PHEASANT

Management Units: 8-1 to 8-3' 8-8 to 8-12, 8-14,

8l 5, 8-23 to 8-26Cocks only: 0ct. 7 - Nov. 15 2(6)

Management Units: 8-21, 8-22

Hens only: Nov. 6 - Nov. 15

Daily Limit: 2(only t hen)

Possession Limit: 6(only 3 hens)

Hunting is permitted only between the hours of 8:00

a.m. and 4:00 P.m.

ELK

Management Units: 81, 8-9, 8-10, 8-12.Bulls: Sept. 10 - Nov. 15 1

Management Units: 8-4 to 8-7-Bulls: Sept. 10 - 0ct. 31 1

.lpen onty for bults with at least one branched

aniter. A bianched antler is one with at least 3 points

(tines) each ol which is at least I cn (3 in ') in length

See diagram on page 50. The antlers must acc1m'

pany the species licence.'Att;lk taken in the 1tanagan Sub+egion must be

inspected. furtions required for conpulsory inspec-

tion are described on Page 8.

See Map H2.

BIGHORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP

(Rams 0nlY)3/c Gurl ol greater

Management Units: 8l ' 8-9

Sept. 10 - Sept. l8

See regional bag limit tor mountain sheep

BLACK BEAR

Management Units: 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 to 8-26

Sept.1-Nov.30/88 2

Apr.1-June15/89

PTARMIGAN

Management Units: 8-3 to 8-5, 812 to 8-15' 8-23 to

8-25Sept. 10- Nov. 15 5(15)

MULE (Black-tailed) DEER and

WHITE.TAILED DEER

Management Units: 8-1, 8-2, 8-8 to 8-11, 8-21,

8-22,8-24t08-26Bucks: Sept.10- Nov.15

Management Unit: 8-3.Bucks: Sept. 1 - 0ct. 18

COUGAR

Management Units:

8-1 , 8-2, 8-8 to 8-1 0

Dec. 1 - Feb. 28 1

Management Units:

8-3 to 8-7, 81 1 to 8l 5,

8-21 to 8-26Dec. 1 - Mar. 31 1

Hunters are requested

not to shoot lactating

cougar, cougar in the

company of lactatingcougar, or cougar kit-

lens.

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British columbia Wildlile Eranch, Hunling and Trapping Regulalions Synopsis 1988/89

OKANAGAN SUB-REGI0N . OPEN SEASONS

Antler tinesmust be atleast 8cmin length

ELK3 pointant ler

HUNGARIAN PARTRIDGE

Management Units: 8-1 to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-1 0, 8-22,8-26Oct. 7 - Nov. 22 3(9)

Hunting is pernitted only befween the hours ol 8:00a.m. and 4:N) p.n.

CHUKAR PABTRIDGE

Management Units: 8l to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-90ct. 7 - Nov. 22 5(15)

Hunting is pernitted only between the hours of 8:00a.n. and 4:00 p.m.t

White-lronted geese: 5(10)Snow geese: 5(10)Ross'geese: 5(10)Common snipe: 10(20)

Please take note of the provincial daily bag linit forgeese on page 7.

OKANAGAN SPEGIAL AREAS,

OUAILManagement Units: 8J to 8-4, 8-7 to 8-11 , 8-21,8-220ct.7- Nov.22 10(30)

Hunting is permitted only between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00 p.n.

MOURNll'lG D0VES

Management Units: 8-'l t0 8-'15, 8-21 to 8-26Sept.1-Nov.30 10(20)

DUCKS, COOIS, WH ITE.FROT'ITED

GEESE, SiIOW GEESE, ROSS' GEESE,COMMON SNIPE

Management Units: 8-l to 8-15,8-21 to 8-26Oct. 1 - Dec.31

Bag Limits:Ducks: 8(16)Coots: 10(20)

CANADA GEESEManagement Units: 8-1 to 815, 8-21 to 8-260ct.1-Dec.31 5(10)

Management Units: 8-1 , 8-8 to 8-1 1 , 8-21 ,8-22Feb. 20 - tub. 28 5(10)

Please take note ol the provincial daily bag linit torgeese on page 7.

CO NSERVATION OFFICER SERVICEDISTRIGT OFFICES

0kanagan

Penticton 3547 Skaha Lake Rd.,v247K2,493-8261

Vernon 5-432029th St., V1T 588,549-5558

Princeton Box 1000, 151 Varmilionst., vox 1w0,295-6343

Okanagan Toll Free Number to report violations:1-800-642-8256 (Okanagan Region only)

Map H5 Okanagan Landing

No Shooting or Hunting

Area (situate in M.U. 8-22).

Map H6 Kaleden, Penticton

and 0kanagan Falls No

Shooting Areas and Skaha

Lake Shotguns with Shot0nly Area (situate in M.U:s

8-1,8-8, &9).

Map Hl 0soyoos oxbows Mot0r Vehicle

Restricted Area (situate in M.U.8-l). The

operation of motor vehicles is restrictedto established madways.

Map H7 SimilkameenMining Co. Ltd. NoShooting or Hunting Area(situate in M.uls 8-4, 8-5).

Map HB Swan Lake NoShooting or Hunting Area(siruate in M.u. 8-22).

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Map H2 ovenon-Moody Elk

Special Area (situate inM.U. 8-15). 0pen season

for either sex, any age elk:

Nov 7 to Nov. '15 1(1).

Hunter success is expectedto be low in this area.

Map Hg Brenda Mines No

Shooting or Hunting Area(siruate in M.u. 8-8).

Map H10 Conkle Lake Park

No Shooting or HuntingArea (situate in M.U.812).

Map H3 Naramata No ShootingArea and Shotguns with Shol

only Area (situate in M.u. 8-9).

Map H11 Ward Lake No

Hunting, No Shooting andNo Trapping Area (situate inM.U.8-15).

Map H4 Silver StarRecreation Area NoShooting or Hunting Area(situate in M.Uis 8-22,8-25, 8-26). ContactMinistry ot Environmentand Parks oflices in Vernonand Penticton for details.

Map H12 MascotMines No Shooting(situate in M.U.8-7).

Map H13 Galloping HillsVehicle Restricted Area(situate in M.U. 8-15).

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With the assistance oi the B.C. Trappers Associa-tion, the Ministry of Environment and Parks initiateda revitalized fur program in 1987. lt has three maincomponents, described below.

Management

Guidelines are being prepared for all major furbear-ing species, detailing how best to manage them andtheir habitat on registered traplines. They will bedistributed to trappers through trapper educationcourses, through the Trappers Association, and atthe ministry's regional offices.

Habitat mapping for inventories 0f furbearers, be-gun in 1987, is being expanded. As well, a newharvest inventory system has been designed andimplemented.

Research

To provide the technical knowledge needed for man-agement of furbearers and their habitat, a fur re-search program has been established under thedirection of a committee with representation 1r0mthe Ministries of Environment and Parks and Forestsand Lands and the academic community. Fundingfor the program comes from these agencies, theB.C. Trappers Association and the Habitat Conserva-tion Fund.

There are two main research proiects cunently un-deruay: on Vancouver lsland, to assess the suitabil-ity of second-growth coastal forests for marten, andin the Smithers area t0 evaluate the impacts ofdifferent forest manaqement practices on martenhabitat in northern interior lorests.

Education

The Trappers Education Program has been compul-sory for new trappers since 1983 and is deliveredthrough the B.C. Trappers Association. The topicscovered include humane trapping, skinning and pelthandling techniques, marketing and fur manage-ment. There are 20 trained instructors who conductcourses throughout the province. The Ministry ofEnvironment and Parks provides an annual grant of$9,000 to offset the costs of the program, and aministry representative chairs the committee whichadministers the program and sets course content.

The program was expanded in 1987 t0 include acourse 0f continuing education for licensed trap-pers. As well, all program instructors were recentlyre-certified. A public display explaining the role oftrapping in B.C. has been in constant circulation

since its introduction at the annual convention of theTrappers Association, and is available to TrappersLocals on a first-come, first-served basis.

Those wishing more information about trapper edu-cation should contact the B.C. Trappers Association,5-595 Ongman Road, Williams Lake, B.C. V2K 411.

HUNTER TIPAlways take a first aid survival kit

and compass with you.

British Columbia Wildlite Branch, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis 1988/89

Although trapping has a long and rich history inBritish Columbia, information about its contributionto the provincial economy is sparse. T0 correct thisshortcoming, the Wildlife Branch sponsored a sur-vey of all licensed trappers in the province to deter-mine the economic values associated with trappingduring the 1986/87 season. The survey was alsodesigned t0 provide information about the charac-teristics of trapping.

lnformation gained from the survey made it easier torepresent the value of impacts of land use decisionson trapping, to prepare any mitigatory claims thatmight be put forward, and to evaluate enhancementproposals that affect furbearers.

0f the 2,658 trappers surveyed about their trappingactivity during the 1986/87 season, approximately39 per cent returned a completed questionnaire.Based on their responses, it was found that slightlyover 80Vo of license holders spent time trapping inthe 1 986/87 season. Among active trappers, 58.5V0were holders of registered traplines who had heldtheir traplines for an average of 12.4 years. 0l theremaining trappers, some trapped on private prop-erty while others trapped on registered traplineswith the consent of the trapline holder. The mainreasons for trapping were: to earn a livelihood(51 .6%), recreation (31.80/0), wildlife control (9.10/o)

and tradition (7.2%).

The main source of revenue for trappers is the sale

of pelts. The vast maiority ol pelts are sold directlyby British Columbia trappers to the auction h0uses,with a relatively small number of pelts being sold tofur traders and taxidermists. For the 1986/87 sea-son, the sale of marten represented over 500/o of thegross revenue from pelt sales. Beaver and lynx peltswere the most important sources of revenue.

Trappers also earned almost $150,000 in revenue

from the sale of beaver castors which are used inmaking perfumes, bear galls used in eastern naturalmedicine and bear claws used to make jewellery and0rnaments. Frequently, trappers use furbearerssuch as beavef lynx and muskrat for human and

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animal consumption. The total estimated replace-ment value of furbearers used by trappers for foodapproaches $200,000. Trappers who used fur-bearers for human consumption reduced their out-lays for meat by an average of over $1 30 each whiletrappers feeding furbearers to dogs saved an aver-

age of almost $180 on dog food.

The licensed trappers of British Columbia are esti-mated to have spent over $5.3 million on the pur-chase of capital items to be used directly in trappingduring the 1986/87 season. The largest capital ex-penditures were for snowmobiles, vehicles andboats, and the purchase of traplines, which respec-tively made up 270/0, 260/o and 230/o 0f total capitalcosts. ln addition, provincial trappers incuned an-nual operating costs for the 1986/87 season foralmost $3.3 million. This includes the costs oftravel, working and maintaining the trapline and theselling costs of pelts.

Capital and operating expenditures made by trap-pers stimulate economic activity throughout theprovincial economy. That is, spending on lrappingnot only affects the business sectors that trappersdirectly deal with but also has repercussions orripple eflects that are lelt throughout the economy. ltis estimated that spending by trappers supports 84man-years of employment where a man-year is theequivalent of a full working year. This employment,in turn, generates almost two million dollars inwages and salaries for provincial households.

People engage in trapping for many reasons otherthan the income to be earned lrom it - recreation,tradition, animal control. Among those who d0 trapfor a livelihood, there appears to be a good deal ofvariation in the amount of effort devoted to trappingand dependence on trapping as a source of income.Nevertheless, it is estimated that licensed trappersin British Columbia earned a total net revenue aftercosts of almost $3.5 million durinq the 1986/87season. This represents an average net revenue ofover $1,500 per active licensed trapper in the prov-

ince. Since the vast maiority of trapping takes place

outside the Lower Mainland, the employment and

economic activity supported by these expendituresare spread throughout many rural parts of the p.ov-

ince where job opportunities are often limited.

1988.89 TRAPPI N G REG ULATIOI.I S

It is unlawful to trap on private property with-out the written permission of the ownerA minimum weight of 150 grams (6 oz.) isnow required to be securely attached to all

muskrat submerging sets smaller than size

No. l-1l2.

leg-hold trap - means a trap 0r device, other than asnare, which is set in such a way as to capture theanimal lor which it is set by the leg or toot.ful-bearer - means any fox, badger, beaver mar-ten, {isher, Canada lynx, bobcat, mink, muskrat,land otte[ sea otter, raccoon, skunk, red squinel,weasel (ermine), wolverine, wolf, coyote and blackbearkilling trap - means any trap or trapset that is

designed to kill an animal.modilied leg-hold tnp - means a trap which has a

minimum space of 5 mm between the jaws of thetrap when in a closed position or has manufacturedpads made of a rubber-like substance fastened tothe trap jaws.

killing snare - means a snare that is designed tocapture the animal for which it is set by the neck.lool snare - means a snare that is designed tocapture the animal for which it is set by the foot 0rleg.

These regulations apply to all ungranted Crown land

in the Province.

1. A person commits an offence where he sets atrap for, hunts, kills, takes or captures a fur-bearing animal in any area of the Province un-less he is:(a) the registered holder of the trapJine for that

area, 0r(b) authorized by the requlations or a permit.

2. Registration of a trap-line on Crown land may

only be granted to a person 19 years of age orolder who is a citizen of Canada or has the statusof a permanent resident of Canada.

No more than one trap-line shall be registered toa person. Registration ot a trap-line does not(a) give the holder ol a trap-line any proprietary

rights in wildlife, or(b) restrict the rights 0f another person

(i) to hunt, or(ii) to capture wildlife where authorized by

regulations or a permit.

3. The boundaries o{ a registered trap-line are

defined by the Regional Manager. The relin-quishment or transfer of a trapJine must be

approved by the Regional Manager.

4. No person shall continue to hold a registeredtrap-line unless he is in possession of a validlicence to trap and either(a) carries on active trapping on his registered

trap-line to the satisfaction of the RegionalManager, or

(b) obtains permission from the Regional Man-ager to temporarily discontinue the active

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use or partially discontinue the use of his

registered trap-line for a period not exceed-ing 2 years.

5. Where the holder of a registered trap{ine fails to(a) renew his licence annually, or(b) use his trap-line,

the Regional Manager shall cancel the regis-tration of his trap-line.A person fails to use his trapJine, wherewithin a year he fails to take from the trap-line

fur-bearing animals of a value o{ $200, or50 pelts,

except where it is unreasonable to expectthat value of animals or pelts to be harvestedtrom the trap-line.

A person who knowingly damages or interfereswith a lawfully set trap commits an offence.

A person who leaves a trap set after the last dayof the open season lor the trapping of fur-bearing animals commits an offence.

A person commits an offence where he trapsunless he(a) has held a trapping licence prior to August

.1

,

1983,(b) is authorized to trap, or(c) has completed a trapper education course

which is approved by the Director.

A person commits an offence where he(a) uses a leg-hold trap (except a leg-hold trap

designed for wolves) which is fastened sol-idly, if there is more than 30 cm of chainbetween the trap and the point to which it isfastened,

(b) uses a leg-hold trap designed to trap wolveswhich is fastened solidly, if there is more

than 60 cm ol chain between the trap and

the point to which it is fastened,(c) traps beaveI otter, mink or muskrat on land

by means of a leg-hold trap, unless the trapis equipped with a submerging device,

(d) uses a leg-hold trap which has teeth or otherprojections on the jaws of the trap,

(e) uses a killing snare on land unless the snareis

(i) equipped with a locking device, or(ii) designed to catch squinels,

(f) traps a wolverine, marten, fishel weasel,skunk, squinel 0r raccoon except by means

ol a killing trap or a live box trap,(g) sets spring poles or running poles unless

they are equipped with a killino trap,(h) uses atrap equipped with aspearing device,(i) traps, hunts, kills 0r takes a black bear,

except by the use of a rifle, shotgun, or bow

0) traps a wolf, fox, coyote, lynx 0r bobcat,except by means 0f a killing trap, a modifiedleg-hold trap, a live box trap or a foot snare,

(k) uses a snare made of wire heavier than 20gauge unless licenced or authorized to trap,

(l) uses a snare made of braided wire unlesslicenced or aulhorized to trap, or

(m) uses any Conibear trap larger than, but notincluding, #220 lor land sets within any

munlcipality in Region 2.

(a) A holder of a licence, permit or other autho-rization to trap commits an offence unlesshe examines the holding or non-killing trapshe has set on his trap-line at least Once every

72 hours.(b) A holder of a licence, permit or other autho-

rization to trap on private property commitsan offence unless he examines the holding

or non-killing traps he has set on privateproperty at least once every 24 hours.

A person commits an offence unless he uses

(a) if trapping on land, a live box trap, or(b) il trapping on or in water,

(i) a Conibear trap not larger than size No.

330, or equivalent,(ii) leg-hold traps not larger than size No.

2, or(iii) submarine traps,

when trapping within 200 m of a dwell-ing.

MODIFICATION OF LEG.HOLDTRAPS

A modified leg-hold trap is a leg-hold trap withpadded or offset iaws.

Trappers can modify existing leg-hold traps to com-ply with the trapping regulations. Standard coilspring or long-spring can be modified by the follow-ing methods:

1. The jaws must be modilied to allow a minimumof 5 mm or 3/16 inch space between the jaws

when closed, or

2. A type of shim may be fastened between thejaws (near the sides of the jaws) causing the trapto remain open a minimum of 5 mm or 3/16 inchwhen in the "closed" position.

Various wolf trapping sets are illustrated in the Cana-

dian Trappers' Manual on pages 7, 7A and 78.

Some existing leg-hold traps may be modified by

replacing standard iaws with offset jaws or padded

iaws and replacement lever Replacement levers are

required with padded iaws as standard levers will not

close the trap properly.

LICENCE FEES

The fees payable for the issuance of a trappinglicence shall be:1. For a trapping licence issued to a resident in the

Provincetotrapgame... ...15.00-2. For a duplicate licence issued t0 a person who,

upon satisfactory proof, shows that his trappinglicencehas been lost0rdestroyed ...... 4.00

Trapping licences shall be valid from the date ofissuance to June 30 following.

'lncludes $3.00 impost for Habitat ConservationFund.

COMPULSORY REPORTING

REOUIREMENTS

Any wolf taken by trapping on Vancouver lsland or in

the Kootenay Region and any bobcat, lynx and

wolverine taken by trapping in the Kootenay Region

must be submitted for inspection to an official of the

Ministry of Environment and Parks for the purpose

3.

(a)

(b)

6.

7.

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1988.89 TRAPPI NG REG U LATIONS

0f collecting inlormation required for managementof these species.

Reporting must occur on a monthly basis (by theend of each calendar month).

lnlormation required for compulsory inspection in-cludes:o the location where the animal was trapped. the date the animal was killed. the number of traps used and days set before the

animal was killed. the sex ofthe animal. a tooth from all bobcat and lynx taken in the

Kootenay Regiono the skull from all wolf taken in the Kootenay

Region and on

Note: Gloves should be worn while handling wolfcarcasses as a precaution against contracting hy-datid disease.

TRAPPING IN PROVINGIAT PARKS

Registered trapJine tenure within Provincial parks is

subiect t0 the provisions of the Park Act and Park

Regulations.

Trappers are required t0 obtain a Park Use Permit totrap that part of their trap-line occuning within aProvincial Park. The permit can be obtained for a feeol $12.

TRAP.LINE CAEINS

Trappers should register their trap-line cabins on

Crown land. Contact the Wildlife Branch of the Min-istry of Environment and Parks tor further informa-tion.

FUR TRADING REGULATIONS

1. Licenced fur traders must submit a full and

complete return of all wildlife that has been or is

in his possession for each calendar month,within 30 days ol the last day of the month towhich the report relates. A Fur Trader's ReturnForm is provided for that purpose.

2. The Assigned Trappel l,lumber of every trapperlrom whom furs are received (except furs takenunder a hunting licence, permit or on a reserve)must be recorded 0n the monthly return.

3. All licenced fur traders are now required to mea-sure any lynx pelt acquired by them at the end ofevery calendar month and t0 submit all measure-ments on prescribed forms.

FUR ROYALTIES

1. Where a person in possession of a pelt or skin ofa fur-bearing animal not raised in captivity on

which a royalty has not already been paid underthis section, fails to pay to the Minister 0f Fi-

nance a royalty on each pelt 0r skin in his posses-

sion, as prescribed by regulation, he commits an

offence.

2. Section (1) above does not applyto the holder ofa trapping licence, or a person exempted tromholding a trapping licence when selling pelts,

lawfully taken by him, to the holder ol a furtrader's licence.

3. A person who kills alur-bearing animal undertheauthority ol a licence to hunt wildlife is exemptlrom paying a royalty in relation to the pelt or skin0f that animal, unless he intends to offer the pelt

or skin for sale.

Schedule ol Royalties(a) 0n each beaver . ...........0.88(b) 0n each bobcat . .. "........4.55(c) 0n each c0yote . ...........1.73(d) 0n each lisher .. ...........5.37(e) 0n cach tor .... ...........1.400 0n each lynx ... ..........14.20(g) 0n each marten . . . . .. .. . . .. 1.79(h) 0neachmink... ...........0.97(i) 0n each muskral . .... .... ..0.12fi) 0n each otler ... ........... 1.55(k) 0n each raccoon . ..........0.61(l) 0neachskunk.. .....:.....0.0s(m) 0neachsquinel ... ........0.03(n) 0n each weasel . ... ".......0.07{o) 0neachwoll ...... ........3.38(p) 0n each wolvedne ..........6.39(q) 0n each black bear . .. ... .. . 1.54

A MESSAGE TO THE TRAPPER

1. The ASSIGNED TRAPPER NUMBER (A.T.N.) is

required by the Fur Trader when exporting fuiselling fur, and paying fur royalties.

Please remember t0 write your A6signed TrapperNumber on a slip of paper or letter when shippingyour fur to a fur trader. This will prevent delays ingetting your furs to market and ca.eh returns toyou.

Fur traders cannot ship or sell your lur withoulrecording your Assigned Trapper Number.

2. The Wildlife Branch reserves the right t0 remove

nuisance animals from Crown land, whether ornot the Crown land in question is under a trap-

line registration.

3. Trapping within ecological reserves is prohibited.

4. You are reminded that under Sections 231 and

402 of the Gdminal Gode of Canada it is an

offence for anyone to willfully cause or permit tobe caused unnecessary pain, suffering, or injuryto an animal or injury to any person.

5. As approved humane traps become available,

trapping regulations restricting or prohibiting theuse ol certain other traps in the capture of vari-ous animals will be brought into effect.

6. Any raw pelt or skin of a fur-bearing animalshipped out of the Province must be accompa-nied by a Royalty Fur Exporl Permit.

7. Any trapper accidentally capturing a weasel on

the 0ueen Charlotte lslands (M.U.'s 6-12 and 6-13) is requested t0 forward the animal to theMinistry of Environment and Parks 0ffice.

NOTE: UNLESS SPECIFICMANAGEMENT UNITS ARE STATED,THE FOLLOWING OPEN SEASONS

APPLY IO THE ENTIRE REGION.

VANCOUVER ISLANDREGIONManagement Units 1-1 to 1-15

: L, . :1."1r.,:l!:i;,.:1;.

BEAVER, LAND OTTER, RACCOON,

SQUIRRELNov. 15 - Feb. 28

MUSKRAT0ct. 15 - Feb. 2S

WOLVERINEManagement Units: 1-14, 1-15

Nov. 15 - Feb. 15Management Units: 1J to lJ3No 0pen Season

MARTEN; FISHER, MINK, WEASEL,BOBCAT, SKUNK, FOX, GOYOTE, LYNXNov 15 - Feb. '15

BLACK BEARNo 0pen Season

WOLF

Nov. 1 -Apr.30

LOWER MAINLAND REGIONManagement Units 2-1 to 2-15

BEAVER, LAND OTTER, MUSKRAT,

SOUIRRE!, MINKManagement Units: 2-2 to 215Nov. 15 - Feb. 28

WEASEL, 80BCAI RACCooN, SKUNK,FOX, COYOTE, LYNX, WOLVERINE,

MARTEN. FISHERManagement Units: 2-2 to 215Nov. 15 - tub. 15

BLACK BEARNo Open Season

WOLF

Management Units 2-2 to 2-4, 2-6Io 2-11:No 0pen Season

Management Units 2-5, 2-12|a 2-15:Nov.1-Feb.15

THOMPSON.NICOLASUB.REGIONManagement Units 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26 to3-46

BEAVER, IAND OTTER, MUSKRATManaqement Units 31 6, 3l 7, 3-27 to 3-46:Oct. 15 - Apr. 30

Manaqement Units 312 t0 3-15, 318 to 3-20,3-26:Nov 1-Apr. 15

SOUIRRELNovl-March15

WOLVERINE, MARTEN, FISHER, MINK,WEASEL, BOBCAT, RACCOON, SKUNK,FOX, GOYOTE

Nov.1-Feb.15

LYNX

Nov. 15 - Feb. 15

BLACK BEAR

No Open Season

Bitish Columbia Wildlile Eranch, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis 1988/89 53

WOLFManagement Units 3-28 to 3-3'1, 3-38 to 3-41 :

Novl-tub. 15

Management Units 3-12 to 3-20, 3-26,3-27,3-321o3-37, 342 to 3-46:

No 0pen Season

KOOTENAY REGIONManagement Units 4-1 to 4.9, 4.14 to4-40

COY{IIE, WOLF, FOXManagement Units: 5-1 to 5-15Oct. 15 - Feb. 28

LYNXManagement Units: 5l to 5-15

Nov. 15 - tub. 15

BLACK BEARManagement Units: 5l to 5-15

Oct. 15 - May 15

Management Units 6-1 to 618:Nov. 15 - tub. '15

BLACK BEAR

Management Units 6-3, 6J 1, 614:Oct. 15 - May 15

Management Units 6-1 , 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-12, 6-1 3,6-15 to 6-29:0ct. 15- May31

fhere is no open season on the white (lGrnode) arblue (Glacier) colour phases ol black bean

WOLFManagement Units 6-3, 6-11 , 6J4:Nov. 15 - tub. 15

Management Units 612, 613:No 0pen Season

Managembnt Units 61, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 615to 6-29:Nov. 1 - Feb.28

OMINECA-PEACEsuB-REGt0NManagement Units 7-1 to 7-56

BEAVER, LAND OITER, MUSKRATManagement Unils 7-42, 7-47 lo 7-56:Oct. 1-May31Management Units 7-1 to 7-41, 7-43to7-46:0ct. 15 - May 24

SOUIBRELNov.1-Mar31

WOLVERINE, MARTEN, FISHER, MII{K,WEASEL, B0BCAf, RAGCO0N, SKUl,lK,FOX, COYOTE, WOLFNov. 1-tub.28

LYNXManagement Units 7-42, 7-47 lo 7-56:Nov. 1 - tub.28Management Units 7-1 lo 7-41, 7-43 to 7-46:

OKANAGAN SUB-REcl0l,lManagement Unils 8-1 to 8-15, 8-21 lo8.26

BEAVER, LAilD OTTER, MUSKRATNov. 1 -Apr. 15

s0utRRErNov. 1-Mar. 15

WOLVERINE, MARTEN, FISHER, MINK,WEASEL, BOBCAT, RACCOON, SKUNK,FOX, COYOTE

Nov.1-Feb.15

LYNX

Nov. 15 - Feb. 15

SKEENA SUB.REGIONManagement Units 6-1 to 6-29

BEAVER, LAND OTTER, MUSKRAT

oct. 15 - Apr. 15

SOUIRRELNov.1-Mar15

MARTEN, MINK, WEASEL, RAGCOON,SKUNK, FOXNov. 1-tub. 15

FISHERNo Open Season

LYNX, BOBCATNov. 15 - tub. 28

GOYOTE

0ct. 15 - Feb. 28

BLAGK BEARManagement Units 4-36 to 4-40:Oct. 15 - May 15

Management Units 4-1 t0 4-9, 4-14 to 4-35:No 0pen Season

WOLF

Management Units 4-1, 4-2:No Open Season

Management Units 4-3 to 4-9, 4-20to 4-40:Nov. 'l - Feb. 28

WOLVERINENov. 15 - Feb. 15

CARIBOO SUB.REGIONManagemenl Units $1 to 5.16

BEAVER, LAND OTTER, MUSKRATManagement Units 5-7 to 5-9, 5-11 :

Nov. 15 - tub. 28

Management Units 5-1 to 5-6, 5-'10, 5-12 to 5-15:0ct. 15 - Apr.30

SOUIRRELManagement Units 5-7 to 5-9, 5-11 :

Nov. 15 - Feb.28-Management Units 5-1 to 5-6, 5-10, 5-12 to 515:Nov. 1-Mar. 15

WOLVER|],|E, I|ARTEN, FISHER, MINK,WEASEL, BOBCAT, RACCOON, SKUNKManagement Units 5-7 to 5-9, 5-11 :

Nov 15 - Frb. 15

Management Units 5-1 to 5-6, 5-10, 5-12 to 5-15:Nov.1-Feb.15

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BEAUER, MUSKRATManagement Units 6J2, 6-13:Nov. 15 - Apr, 30

Management Units 6-19 to 6-29:0ct. 1-May31Management Units 6-3, 611 , 614:0ct. 15 - Mar. 31

Management Units 6J, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6J5to 6-18:Oct. 15 - May 24

LAND OTTER

Management Units 612, 613:Nov. 15 - tub. 28

Management Units 6-19 to 6-29:Oct. 1-May31Management Units 6-3, 6-11, 6{4:0ct. 15 - Mar. 31

Management Units 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6{ 0, 6-15to &18:oct. 15 - May 24

SOUIRRELManagement Units 6-3, 6-11, 6-14:Nov. 15 - tub. 28

Management Units 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 610, 6-12, 6-13,615 to 6-29:Nov. 1 - Mar.31

WOLUERINE, MARTEN, FISHER, MINKManagement Units &3, 6-11, 6J4:Nov. 15 - Feb. 15

WEASELManagement Units 6J2, 613:No 0pen Season

Management Units 6-3, 6-'11, 6-14:Nov. 15 - Feb. 15

Management Units 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 61 0, 6-15ro &29:Nov. 1-tub.28

B0BCAT, RACG00I'1, SKUNK, F0X,coYorEManagement Units 6-3, 6{ 1, 6-14:Nov. 15 - Feb. 15

Management Units G1, 6-2, 6-4 to 610, 6-12, 6-13,6-15 to &29:Nov.1-tub.28

LYNXManagement Units 6-19 to 6-29:Nov. 'l - Feb. 28

Management Units 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10, 6-12, 6-13, Nov. 15 - Frb. 15

6-15 to 6-29:Nov. 1 _ tub.28 BLACK BEAR

0ct. 15 - May 31

TRAPPING OPEN SEASONS

BLACK BEAR

oct. 15 - May 15

WOLF

No 0pen Season

THIS IS A SUMMARY OF THE LAW _FOR FULL DETAITS CONTAGT WILDLIFE

BRAI{CH, VICTORIA, B.G.

MINI$TRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS

REGIONAL OFFICES

Vancouver lsland

Lower Mainland

Thompson-Nicola

kootenay

Cariboo

2569 Kenworth Rd.,Nanaimo, VgT 4P7,758-3S51

1 0334-152A St., Surrey,

v3R 7P8,58+88221259 Dalhousie Dr.,

Kamloops, UzC5Z5,374-97'17310 Ward St., Nelson,

v1 L 5S4, 352-2211, 354-633310$5th Ave. S., Cranbrook,v1c2G2,489-1450540 Borland St., Williams

Lake, V2G 1R8,398-4530

Skeena

0mineca-Peace

0kanagan

vtcmRrA

Bag 5000, 3726 Alfred Ave.,

Smithers, VoJ 2N0, 847-7303

Plaza 400, 101 1 Fourth Ave.,

Prince George, V2L 3H9,565-614510142-101 Ave., turt St.John, V1J 283,787-32953547 Skaha Lake Rd.,Penticton, V2A7K2,493-8261

Wildlile Branch, 780Blanshard St., VgV 1X5,

387-9737

/At (uul Itlr tllllillltllllThe Harvest CardTooth ReturnProgramHarvest Data GadWe'd like to know the exact age ol the moose, deer

or elk you have successfully hunted this season. lfpu send us a t00th sample along with your com-pleted Harvest Card, our technicians will analyse it'We'll tell you the age ot your animal and we'll send

you a "Management Participant" crest as a token 0lour appreciation for your help. Special Harvest Data

Card envelopes (postage paid) will be provided at the

time of licence purchase, or will be mailed with

Limited Entry Hunting authorizations.

RECORD OF HUNT

Many hunters are interested in recording their hunting experiences. The Ministry of Environment and

Parks is also interested in such inlormation and each

year mails out Hunter Ouestionnaires and requires

compulsory checks and reports 0n certain har-

vested game. We therefore recommend each hunter

keep a record of his hunts as indicated below and

that he keep his synopsis until April 1989 as an aid tocompleting his Hunter 0uestionnaire.

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