First Nations hunting requirements.

[new210/22]

Can anyone point me in the right direction. Next week I will be taking my foster kid (now 25) and her nephew 18 into wmu 2-4. They are both status FN but not of the Musquem band which I believe is the band in that area. My question is what obligations for licenses are they under if either wants to take a few shots?
Thanks for the help,

R

 

[RyoTHC]

If only we could speak our mind without the risk of getting banned / cancelled.



Proud keepers of the land!

 

[bb07]

Two things: call your Department of Natural Resources or whatever it's called in B.C. and call the band office as well.

 

[can14]

you can only hunt in the traditional area of the band that issued your status is card

 

[captonion]

you can only hunt in the traditional area of the band that issued your status is card

Absolutly wrong

 

[blargon]

Can anyone point me in the right direction. Next week I will be taking my foster kid (now 25) and her nephew 18 into wmu 2-4. They are both status FN but not of the Musquem band which I believe is the band in that area. My question is what obligations for licenses are they under if either wants to take a few shots?
Thanks for the help,

R

Easy solution would be to go buy a hunting license.

 

[MiG25]

The requirements for BC are outlined in the Regulations, basically they would need permission from the local Band.

Now I believe that they can hunt anywhere (Private Property excluded) in AB, Sask, or Manitoba.

 

[Ashcroft]

Can anyone point me in the right direction. Next week I will be taking my foster kid (now 25) and her nephew 18 into wmu 2-4. They are both status FN but not of the Musquem band which I believe is the band in that area. My question is what obligations for licenses are they under if either wants to take a few shots?
Thanks for the help,

R

The only licence required or available is their BC Provincial hunting licence. If they have passed the CORE program they are qualified to purchase this licence. Regards reserve land, it is deemed the same as private land, the band must issue permission ( if they wish) to non band members, contact the local band office. Then there is the ‘traditional lands’ issue. This has no status in law, no set boundaries, no jurisdiction and no regulation, do as you wish within the scope of your licence and conscience.

 

[KodiakHntr]

The only licence required or available is their BC Provincial hunting licence. If they have passed the CORE program they are qualified to purchase this licence. Regards reserve land, it is deemed the same as private land, the band must issue permission ( if they wish) to non band members, contact the local band office. Then there is the ‘traditional lands’ issue. This has no status in law, no set boundaries, no jurisdiction and no regulation, do as you wish within the scope of your licence and conscience.

Thats incorrect. As status FN in BC they aren’t required to purchase a licence or tags. Legally they are required to follow seasons and bag limits though. If they write a letter to the local band office they can get permission to follow band rules on reserve lands.

 

[skhunter]

In Sask non indigenous cannot assist indigenous in subsistence hunting.

 

[Ashcroft]

Thats incorrect. As status FN in BC they aren’t required to purchase a licence or tags. Legally they are required to follow seasons and bag limits though. If they write a letter to the local band office they can get permission to follow band rules on reserve lands.

They’ve changed the rules then, no surprise. When I was teaching the course the FN people were exempt from CORE requirements, including safety training, hunter ethics, etc but they stiil needed a hunting licence no matter where in the province they hunted. This was provided with no restrictions and at no charge but it was still required, no matter where in the province they hunted. In practice, provincial CO’s didn’t venture onto reserve land unless invited by the band administration and didn’t enforce Provincial game regulations there unless requested. I believe this is still the case.

 

[Suther]

From the BC Hunting Synopsis, page 6:

Persons registered under the Indian Act (Canada) residing in British Columbia are not required to have a hunting licence or species licences, although they are required to have a federal Firearms Licence and comply with hunting regulations related to public health, public safety, and conservation... If a First Nation member is in doubt regarding a traditional hunting area or practice, or regulations that may apply, they could contact the appropriate First Nation’s officials and the Ministry regional office to discuss specific situations. First Nation members who wish to hunt outside their traditional territory or treaty areas must comply with the Hunting Regulations which can be found in both the LEH and Hunting and Trapping Regulation Synopses (except for the licensing exemption described above)...

There is more in the synopsis, but those seem to hit the main points being discussed here, and the OP can google the BC hunting regs for the additional details.

 

[duncansuds]

In Sask non indigenous cannot assist indigenous in subsistence hunting.

I think there are a few exceptions when family is involved. I cannot say, however, if Foster family would qualify… Maybe if you were a legal guardian? Just kind of guessing there.

 

[remyltr]

I think there are a few exceptions when family is involved. I cannot say, however, if Foster family would qualify… Maybe if you were a legal guardian? Just kind of guessing there.

My mate had to get a “license” or written permission off a CO to go hunting
With his native wife.

I ask the Sask gov if I could hunt wild boars with a native ( bare in mind the pigs are not classed as game animals)
The response I got was “ you will be prosecuted if you do”

 

[MD]

Thats incorrect. As status FN in BC they aren’t required to purchase a licence or tags. Legally they are required to follow seasons and bag limits though. If they write a letter to the local band office they can get permission to follow band rules on reserve lands.

The season closed December 15 in 2-4.

 

[new210/22]

The season closed December 15 in 2-4.

Ducks and geese are open.

Thank you everyone.

 

[bluegrizz77]

I know Alberta law but call the fish cops in bc and from my experience they will help answer you questions.

 

[jbmauser]

In Sask non indigenous cannot assist indigenous in subsistence hunting.

I used to get a permit to assist my ex wife years ago when she hunted. Not sure if that's still possible? Anyway, nothing to do with the op's question. Sorry op lol.

 

[Jaaska]

Big difference between bands , reserves and historical treaty areas .

 

[trevj]

Can anyone point me in the right direction. Next week I will be taking my foster kid (now 25) and her nephew 18 into wmu 2-4. They are both status FN but not of the Musquem band which I believe is the band in that area. My question is what obligations for licenses are they under if either wants to take a few shots?
Thanks for the help,

R

I'll suggest that calling the local (to where you want to hunt) Band Office, is a fast and 'correct' plan of action.

That seems to me, the best way to avoid, say, having your truck burn in the parking lot, or any such similar occurrences that may take place if they identify you as from "not here".

As a white guy, I don't particularly care that much about who and how you are, but I do understand that there are a few out there that take it upon themselves to attempt to 'enforce' their vision of how 'it should be', no matter where you are from.

Calling the Band Office and speaking with whoever is in authority there, seems a good idea. YMMV.