The bag limit for cougar is two, except in mus 41 to 45, 49 to 427, 432 to 437 and 440 where the bag limit is one. If you are 16 years of age or older you must have a valid basic freshwater fishing licence to sport fish in nontidal waters in bc. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these regulations, hunting wildlife from onehalf hour after sunset to onehalf hour before sunrise is prohibited in monterey and san benito counties east of highway 101. Moose hunting season 2016 gears sex age zones where hunting is permitted hunting season 2016 moose note 2 gear. The guide outfitters association of british columbia is a nonprofit society that was established in 1966 to represent the guide outfitting industry. Every year, the ministry develops a hunting and trapping synopsis that outlines the current regulations. Access to or unauthorized use of data on this computer system by any person other than the authorized employees or owners of an account is strictly prohibited. Below are the hunting and trapping synopsis for each area in bc. Resident and migratory upland game bird hunting regulations. Legal in archery season for eligible handicapped hunters with a crossbow. Last week, british columbia released modified wildlife act regulations that will be in effect april 1, 2018.
Regulations for hunting ducks, geese, rails, coots, sandhill cranes and snipe in yukon are available from environment and climate change canada. The regulations synopsis is a guide to hunting and trapping in b. The province recognizes that a wider range of perspectives can be. Season dates and other regulations may differ from region to region. Hunting is strictly regulated by the british columbia fish, wildlife and habitat management branch. We also have several tags in the lower part of the area for hunters looking for guided moose hunts by vehicle for meat moose. Small game hunting seasons species gears zones where hunting is permitted hunting season 20162017 hunting season 20172018 eastern cottontail, artic hare and snowshoe hare firearms and air guns, crossbow and bow the use of crossbow is not permitted in zones 17, 22, 23 and 24. Always check for inseason changes prior to your hunt. The province will be introducing a new online service for hunters in april 2016. This study guide has been designed to help you prepare for the assistant hunting guide exam. Access to or unauthorized use of data on this computer system by any person other than the authorized employees or owners of an account is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action against such person.
Its fast and easy to buy your licence online or from your favourite fishing licence vendor or at any service bc centre 20152016 current season licences will still be available for purchase during the month of march. While we wait patiently for the bc hunting regulations to be out in print, i thought i could share with you hunting regulations from the year 1972. Currently, hunting and trapping regulation synopsis for british columbia consist of a whopping 96 pages of technical data and rules that seem to be getting harder and harder to follow. Canadian moose season runs from august 20th to november 15th.
Game bird regulations albertas hunting, fishing and. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. If you havent done so already, we encourage you take a few moments. These changes help ensure that the rules are in line with what most hunters already practise. Hunting british columbia with big nine outfitters recognized as one of the best areas in the world for trophy hunting call chad miller, outfitter. The wildlife and habitat branch is pleased to inform that guide outfitter reports and royalty payments, permit to accompany reports and royalty payments and guiding territory certificate transactions have transitioned to bc hunting online.
The public is invited to comment on proposed angling, hunting and trapping regulations and policies through this engagement website. With the 20162018 hunting trapping and regulations synopsis in effect until june 30, the new ones will take effect on july 1. Big game hunts, bc backcountry hunting adventures with bc. Migratory birds regulations in canada july 2016 20162017 and 20172018 hunting seasons canadian wildlife service waterfowl committee cws migratory birds regulatory report number 47. The 2020 spring limited entry hunting draw has been run. This is a great place to meet hunters and swap hunts with people from all parts of the province. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Hunting in quebec 20162018 5 hunting season table notes note 1. Canadas federal and provincial hunting regulations. Current to march 16th, 2015 assistant hunting guide study guide.
Crossbow hunting gains more adherents every year, and british columbia is a strong draw with its big game species such as grizzly bear and moose. If you are under 16 and a resident of bc, you may sport fish without any licence or stamp but must still abide by the regulations. In sector b, all hunters must use the services provided by an outfitter. What a great way to fill your freezer with organic meat.
We also hunt out of an area south west of smithers for mountain goat. We have over 200 lakes and 3 major rivers in this area located just northwest of prince george. Corrections and updates province of british columbia. You can buy hunting licences or limited entry hunting leh applications in a number of ways. You can purchase your nontidalfreshwater fishing licence online through the government of b. Our experienced guides, as well as our quality equipment, will assist in an enjoyable hunting experience. In all wildlife reserves, as well as in some outfitting operations with exclusive rights and some. Crossbows and bows, as well as arrows permitting a cutting diameter of 2. Why grizzly bear hunting was banned in british columbia canada duration. Bc guide outfitters operates its moose and bear hunts within a 900 square mile plateau of prime canadian moose and bc black bear habitat. Search for a state alberta crossbows legal for all seasons except archeryonly.
The yalakom river is a tributary of the bridge river, which is one of the principal tributaries of the fraser river, entering it near the town of lillooet, british columbia. You may check the result of the draw by signing in to bc hunting online, visiting a frontcounter bc or service bc office, or by contacting the frontcounter bc contact centre at 18778553222. Currently, hunting and trapping regulation synopsis for british columbia consist of a whopping 96 pages of technical data and rules that seem to. This publication, which is also available on the ministrys website, is a tool that allows us to communicate the rules used to achieve wildlife conservation objectives and provide recreational activities to resident and nonresident alike. Big game hunting adventures in the heart of bcs prime wilderness. Angling, hunting and trapping results govtogetherbc. These transactions will be linked to your fish and wildlife id. Regulations and hunting guides north dakota game and fish. The site has resulted in over 5,780 comments for proposed changes to hunting and trapping regulations for the current 2016 2018 hunting and.
You can get an update by checking with the british columbia ministry of environment see resources. Limited entry hunting leh province of british columbia. Theyll act as a guide to hunting and trapping across the province. Presentation overview license and pelt price trends species and. We have to make sure that our regulations keep pace with technology. The alberta guide to hunting regulations is published annually by sports scene publications inc. Be sure to select the 20162017 following season for each of your new basic licence, conservation surcharge stamps and classified waters licence products valid for the april. Unlike some other provinces that outlaw crossbow hunting, b. Hunting regulations regulations travel resources travel. What we do we help market the canadian northwest as the premier hunting destination and endorse the responsible, sustainable. More outfitters are catering to both traditional bow hunters and crossbow hunters.
You must also purchase the appropriate supplementary licences and stamps. The modifications include specific language that ensures enforcement of the grizzly bear hunting ban, an increase in the required amount of meat that must be taken from harvested big game and the new regulation that requires hunters to carry all their species licenses during a. Current to march 16th, 2015 assistant hunting guide study. British columbia grounds hunting drones bc gov news. Home select a stateprovince from the map to see regulations related to it. Below are the hunting and trapping synopsis for each area in. The following section covers hunting regulations in british columbia we suggest that you refer to it before hunting in the province. See uptodate hunting rules and regulations government. Due to technical difficulties with the provinces ahte website, the deadline for public feedbackcomments on proposed changes to 20162018 hunting and trapping regulations has been extended to january 31, 2016. A website dedicated to hunters in bc, offering forums, picture gallery, and other resources. Condition of a hunting licence unexamined nonresidents and nonresident aliens. There are approximately 6,800 registered users on the ministrys angling, hunting and trapping engagement website.
Ministry of forests, lands, natural resource operations and rural development angling, hunting and trapping engagement website. British columbia announces revised hunting regulations. Before hunting in a bc park, hunters must verify that hunting in that area during that time is permitted. Hunting with crossbows in british columbia, canada gone. Aug 30, 2016 there are approximately 6,800 registered users on the ministrys angling, hunting and trapping engagement website. For a more precise definition consult the bc recreational atlas, 6th edition. See uptodate hunting rules and regulations government of. All hunters, whether resident or nonresident, must obtain a licence. Canadas federal and provincial hunting regulations outdoor. Sept 3, 2016 sept 4, 2016 sept 2, 2017 sept 3, 2017.
Our guided meat moose hunt dates are mid september to november 15. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. Non resident hunting information resources guide outfitters of bc. British columbias regulations for bow archery hunting apply to crossbows. In frontier times it was also known as the north fork of the bridge river, and joins the bridge river proper at moha, a rural community with a history in ranching, farming and mining. The publisher is responsible for the content of this publication, and is licensed by alberta environment and parks to publish the summary of the hunting regulations contained herein. The province has released the 201618 hunting and trapping regulations synopsis, detailing the most uptodate rules and regulations for hunters throughout british columbia. Transfer of the tuchodi antlerless elk general open season to limited entry hunting. The synopsis includes 85 regulatory changes aimed at conserving wildlife and their habitats, enhancing the quality of data collected, protecting atrisk species and livestock.