In BC can we legally hunt Schedule C feral pigs with nightvision devices?

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Question: In BC, in areas where you can legally hunt and shoot, does "anytime" mean that you can legally shoot feral pigs at night using nightvision devices like NOD intensifier and IR laser or a thermal scope?

Target pig and area behind cleared for safety with NODs.


[Licensed hunters can now take aim at feral pigs in British Columbia, which have been officially designated as invasive, problem wildlife.

The animals, which can be aggressive and weigh up to 350 kilograms, have been included on a provincial list that allows them to be hunted "anywhere and at any time" by anyone possessing a valid hunting licence.]
 
night vision and IR are not allowed for hunting
I think "any time" means "no season restrictions" rather than 24/7/365
I will ask the ministry though to make sure in case the piggies show up.
 
I seen an absolutely huge one cross the highway in front of me a couple of years ago just outside of Jasper park on the BC side.... Only about 45 minutes away from my house. I know that in Alberta they used to have a bounty of $50 for a set of ears. Sure hoping the same thing happens here in BC sometime. Looking forward to some nice boar Bacon someday. Better yet, waiting for the day that one walks on to the property.. day or night!
 
Odinson said:
Yes, that was just another dumb government idea. They should be putting a price on them!
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Hunting wild hogs encourages more breeding with larger litters and also educates hogs to avoid humans, such as going completely nocturnal. Hunters do not and cannot kill enough hogs to successfully decrease populations. So essentially what hunting hogs does is kick reproduction into high gear while making it harder to hunt and trap them. Many studies over the years have shown this which is why states with long established populations are moving away from allowing hunting of wild pigs.

There’s also the issue of people relocating hogs to create more hunting opportunities for themselves as well as to make money by leasing land and/or guiding.

Putting a price on them is the absolute worst idea for reducing pig numbers.
 
canadian hunter312 said:
Hunting wild hogs encourages more breeding with larger litters and also educates hogs to avoid humans, such as going completely nocturnal. Hunters do not and cannot kill enough hogs to successfully decrease populations. So essentially what hunting hogs does is kick reproduction into high gear while making it harder to hunt and trap them. Many studies over the years have shown this which is why states with long established populations are moving away from allowing hunting of wild pigs.

There’s also the issue of people relocating hogs to create more hunting opportunities for themselves as well as to make money by leasing land and/or guiding.

Putting a price on them is the absolute worst idea for reducing pig numbers.
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For every "study" that states as you have posted,there's more and more evidence that the theory is seriously flawed. New York adopted that policy five years ago. In that time frame,Hog populations have risen exponentially despite the hunting ban to the point where a reversal of the policy is being considered. It remains to be seen if the policy in Ontario has the same result because Wild Hog populations,so far,is exceedingly low with the bulk of reported animals being escaped domestic live stock. Time will tell.
 
Is a curious thing - so states like Texas have helicopter pig shoots - having "fun" hanging out the door of a helo and banging away with a semi or full auto. Is a lot of money to be made at that - is not really in "best interest" of those entrepreneurs to eradicate the pigs. One or the other - have "fun" - affordable by a few - or totally devastated landscape - all cost borne by farmers / rural folk - urban people do not see, do not pay, do not care how to resolve the issue.
 
canadian hunter312 said:
Hunting wild hogs encourages more breeding with larger litters and also educates hogs to avoid humans, such as going completely nocturnal. Hunters do not and cannot kill enough hogs to successfully decrease populations. So essentially what hunting hogs does is kick reproduction into high gear while making it harder to hunt and trap them. Many studies over the years have shown this which is why states with long established populations are moving away from allowing hunting of wild pigs.

There’s also the issue of people relocating hogs to create more hunting opportunities for themselves as well as to make money by leasing land and/or guiding.

Putting a price on them is the absolute worst idea for reducing pig numbers.
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You know this is nonsense right?
 
canadian hunter312 said:
Hunting wild hogs encourages more breeding with larger litters and also educates hogs to avoid humans, such as going completely nocturnal. Hunters do not and cannot kill enough hogs to successfully decrease populations. So essentially what hunting hogs does is kick reproduction into high gear while making it harder to hunt and trap them. Many studies over the years have shown this which is why states with long established populations are moving away from allowing hunting of wild pigs.

There’s also the issue of people relocating hogs to create more hunting opportunities for themselves as well as to make money by leasing land and/or guiding.

Putting a price on them is the absolute worst idea for reducing pig numbers.
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Litter size and frequency of litters is dependent on available food source, climatic conditions and what the percentage of wild/domestic pig the animal in question has. The "wild boar" in the southern US are a generally higher percentage of domestic pig than the ones roaming in Canada, that's why they have larger litters and the warmer climate allows them to produce two litters per year in some areas.
 
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