I got reported to the RCMP

We need a way of fighting back... some way to convince the police that when a call comes in of someone with a gun, they respond with "and...?" If the suspect is walking through a mall, they can respond. If the "perp" is next to a pond during hunting season, they can tell the caller to mind their own business. I mean, what if I called the RCMP that I saw someone driving a car, walking a dog, standing on a street corner, all of which COULD be illegal, but most likely none of my business...?
 
Busy bodies stick nose where it does not belong!

It does happen and did happen to me a while back. I was hunting rabbits in a farmers field/bush line (with his permission) and decided to call it a day with 6 nice rabbits to feed my family. While walking back to my vehicle the CO and Police showed up almost at the same time, even though I was carrying a shotgun they were friendly. The cop took over the lead and asked to check my gun to see if it was loaded which it was not, the CO asked for my licenses I showed then to him along with my written permission to hunt that property. After all was said and done we all shook hands and laughed about "A man with a gun scenario". I then commented that there IS ALWAYS going to be nosey neighbours with nothing better to do than stick their noses in other people business and hassle law abiding citizens.
Damned busy body old ladies need to get a real life! :bsFlag:
 
Deaner and I were doing our civic duty on a hayfield, shooting gophers. We were asked by the owners to go there and clean them out. A woman that lives nearby came to where I was and asked what we were "hunting". I replied that we were shooting gophers. She called the cops anyway. Next day Deaner gets a phone call from the local RCMP. When he told them what we were doing and that we had permission, the officer told Dean that he figured that's what was going on. Have a nice day!
 
sulisa said:
We need a way of fighting back... some way to convince the police that when a call comes in of someone with a gun, they respond with "and...?" If the suspect is walking through a mall, they can respond. If the "perp" is next to a pond during hunting season, they can tell the caller to mind their own business. I mean, what if I called the RCMP that I saw someone driving a car, walking a dog, standing on a street corner, all of which COULD be illegal, but most likely none of my business...?
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The problem is from the government down to the patrol constables supervisor, the priority is CYA and the constable would be crucified if they didn’t go to a “gun” call.
 
A few years ago my brother that lives in town was helping me out clearing a small field.
My neighbor stopped by to talk after being out bird hunting across the road with his shotgun lying uncased in the back seat.
After he left my brother said I guess you don't have to worry about laws out here. I asked what he meant and he said Ken had a gun in his truck. I explained the law to him and he was surprised. He just assumed that it was illegal to have a gun in a vehicle. I would have thought he knew better, being raised in the same house I was with a father that was an avid hunter but I guess the media has everyone convinced that if you have a gun it's a bad thing.
Funny thing is, since then he is very interested and always wants to see my guns when he comes over. I am going to have him over to shoot some clays soon. Maybe another one educated and converted soon. He just retired and maybe he needs a hobby.
 
MD said:
I've been checked plenty by provincial conservation officers while migratory game bird hunting in BC. By federal COs too.

Yesterday was the first time since I started waterfowling nearly 20 years ago now that I have ever been checked by the RCMP.
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I have only ever been checked by RCMP - and that is in ONT where there are not many RCMP, (compared to OPP) or Provincial CO's
A migratory bird license is valid all across Canada... is why the RCMP that checked me told me why they were doing it vs CO's
 
Not really a hunting story but I regularly run with my body armour as its part of my job description to keep fit. Usually run around a canel located behind my home and the neighbors all know what profession I'm in and wave at me.

However one day as I was completing my last lap there was 2 RCMP members waiting at the end. As I approached they smiled and laughed as they knew who I was. They also apologized and said they received a call of a "camouflaged individual" running quickly down a path. They were more curious than anything else and weren't expecting any trouble.
 
Bigbubba said:
I have only ever been checked by RCMP - and that is in ONT where there are not many RCMP, (compared to OPP) or Provincial CO's
A migratory bird license is valid all across Canada... is why the RCMP that checked me told me why they were doing it vs CO's
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We where out duck hunting in the lower Fraser River marsh on the last day of duck hunting on year.
And from up river we spot three orange pumpkins and a dog in a Boston Whaler (belongs to the Federal C/O's or aka the Boogie Man) from Westham Island.
It was the Head Provincial CO's out for a spin.
Anyways, even before they toss us a line ...as we where in a layout boat... the one pumpkin is adjusting his gun belt and demanding our guns , ammo and license for inspection...
There is more to that story, but it aint just the RCMP who investigate who maybe enjoying the Crowns assets.
Rob
 
sprbloggins said:
Not really a hunting story but I regularly run with my body armour as its part of my job description to keep fit. Usually run around a canel located behind my home and the neighbors all know what profession I'm in and wave at me.

However one day as I was completing my last lap there was 2 RCMP members waiting at the end. As I approached they smiled and laughed as they knew who I was. They also apologized and said they received a call of a "camouflaged individual" running quickly down a path. They were more curious than anything else and weren't expecting any trouble.
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Don’t personally care if you run naked, or in body armour. But there are backpacks and weight vests that will be a lot more effective for training, there are even parachutes if really looking to make a visual splash.
 
Hypothetical, wished for, unlikely, scenario.

Rrrring!!
......Hello, RCMP
I want to report a scary man with a scarier gun
......OK, provide description and location
Down by the river
......Was he dressed in scary camo?
Yes!!
......Sorry maaam, you have the wrong number. This is the RCMP. CLICK

Dial tone
 
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We have had cops called on us a few times over the years coyote hunting. Everytime the officers more or less apologize for stopping us during a hunt but they have to respond to a call. They don't even check us out, just ask if gun is unloaded?, do you know who owns the land? When all is good we usually shoot the #### for a while about hunting, tell them they can join in if they want (always declined offer lol) then we carry on their way.

One cop even said he would go talk to the lady that called and tell her if she interferes with our hunt one more time she will be charged
 
I like that they were reasonable and kind. I’ve never heard of the rcmp getting involved with anyone hunting here. And the RNC are only in town. Everything here is left up to provincial wildlife officers. I occasionally see them but have never been stopped. I have no cause to worry, just didn’t realize the rcmp checked something like this out.
 
Scott_N said:
It's sad that some misinformed busybody had to call this in, but I guess that's the world we live in these days.
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They likely knew exactly what was going on but are an anti hunter and wanted to disrupt the hunt.

Police in general need to a better job of making a decision and not interrupting hunts when their appears to be nothing wrong. Theyre just doing their jobs so I wont complain too much, but a little bit of decision making would be great.
 
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