Need Info on COYOTE HUNTING (Rifle Cal)

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Hi Nutz, I'm about to write the minister responsible for the regulations for coyote hunting here in Newfoundland & Labrador.

The problem with coyotes here is growing very fast due in part to the lack of people hunting them for different reasons, my reason (and many other peoples reason) is not willing to spend he money on another rifle just for coyote when the price you get for a pelt is only $25 and I already have a 243 Winchester which I think is allowed to be used in other parts of Canada and should be allowed here.

My question is what's the largest caliber rifle your allowed to use for coyote hunting in your province, here in Newfoundland and Labrador the largest cal is a 225 Win.

So I'm hoping that you guys can help me out with this info rather then have to go to every province and territory Gov site in Canada and try to find this info and before I write my letter to the minister here I want to be sure of what I'm talking about regarding rifle calibers allowed for coyote in other parts of Canada.

Can you guys please let me know what caliber you can use for coyote in your province or territory.

The strange thing about this here is, when big or small game hunting here you can shoot coyote with whatever cal rifle your using to hunt game, be it anything from a 22 to a 338 or 12 gauge slug rifle, but you can't use larger than a 225 Win any other time of year????????? Make sense? NOT TO ME.

I appreciate your help in advance, Thanks, Pat

I had to correct a mistake, I originally stated that the 223 was the largest caliber allowed but it's actually the 225 Win. Sorry a little slip of the mind. Thanks CV32
 
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I believe there is no calibre restriction for coyote hunting in Saskatchewan. I haven't found any mention of it in the regulations.
 
Here in Nova Scoria, after March 31 it's shotgun only with nothing larger than #4 buck until hunting season opens in the fall. Try getting a Yote within 35 yards for an effective shot and forget saving the pelt.

During the centerfire season, my CZ527 in 204 with Varmit Grenades is about right, little hole going in and no out and they fall down real quick. My 30-06 drops them fine(little more pelt damage though), but, if that's what I have in my hands during hunting season it's ok.

When it comes to hunting and firearms regulations, it appears comman sense is not a requirement for the law makers.
 
finstr said:
No restriction in Ontario except in certain townships where it's limited to cals of .275 or smaller.
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During big game season (deer, moose, bear), we can't have rifles in the woods greater than .22LR, unless we're licensed for those animals, but other than that, the rest of the year is fine.
 
aprilfoolsme said:
No calibre restrictions in Manitoba, but same as Alberta if you're in the forrest you better have a deer tag if its deer season
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Yup, one more thing here is we can only shoot one coyote with a big game tag, you have to have a trappers license if you want to shoot any more and the season is only from November until end of February.

So its not a free for all.
 
sulisa said:
During big game season (deer, moose, bear), we can't have rifles in the woods greater than .22LR, unless we're licensed for those animals, but other than that, the rest of the year is fine.
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actually in this years hunting regulations guide, they changed that definition.
I quote...
If you are hunting small game in an area where there is an open
season for deer, moose, elk, or black bear, you may not possess
or use a rifle of greater muzzle energy than 400 foot-pounds or
shells loaded with ball or with shot larger than No. 2 shot
unless you possess a valid licence to hunt
deer, moose, elk or black bear as the case may be.
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and as finstr, pointed out, nothing larger than .275, unless your using a muzzleloader.

EDIT: So- IN THEORY, a person could legally hunt coyotes during the deer season here in Ontario, IF;
1) They reload, and make custom loads that would bring them under the 400 ft. lbs at the muzzle, for this specific use, OR
2) They use a shell containing shot smaller than No. 2.

And remember- this is just theoretical. Is it practical? Don't ask me. I don't have my hunting papers yet.
 
ShootSavage said:
Hi Nutz, I'm about to write the minister responsible for the regulations for coyote hunting here in Newfoundland & Labrador.
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I've raised this issue with the Department of Environment and Conservation (the department responsible for administering the Wildlife Act and its Regulations) many times on behalf of the Newfoundland & Labrador Wildlife Federation, but as yet to no avail. That doesn't come as a terrible surprise to me, of course, as we deal with government on many wildlife and conservation issues, as the "system" moves very slowly (as is true most anywhere). That said, I do encourage others to voice their opinion on the issue too, and by all means, write to the Minister.

The problem with coyotes here is growing very fast due in part to the lack of people hunting them ...
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That's not the reason for their population growth and range expansion, but yes, it certainly doesn't help.

... my reason (and many other peoples reason) is not willing to spend he money on another rifle just for coyote when the price you get for a pelt is only $25 and I already have a 243 Winchester which I think is allowed to be used in other parts of Canada and should be allowed here.
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I agree, and last time I checked only certain of the Atlantic provinces had a similar restriction (e.g. PEI, NB).

(Btw, the carcass reward is $25, and it doesn't have to include the pelt, although this is encouraged. You can sell the pelt separately, though Eastern coyote prices tend to suffer in comparison to their Western cousins).

My question is what's the largest caliber rifle your allowed to use for coyote hunting in your province, here in Newfoundland and Labrador the largest cal is a 223.
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Not quite. The regulation does permit you to use anything up to and including .224 caliber, which would of course include .223, but also other more powerful cartridges like the .22-250 or .225 Winchester.

The strange thing about this here is, when big or small game hunting here you can shoot coyote with whatever cal rifle your using to hunt game, be it anything from a 22 to a 338 or 12 gauge slug rifle, but you can't use larger than a 223 any other time of year????????? Make sense? NOT TO ME.
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The rationale offered by the Department is that they wanted to avoid folks exploiting the coyote hunting license to poach big game. This is, of course, nonsensical as anyone inclined to poach a moose or caribou would use whatever tool they had at hand, commonly for example a 12 guage shotgun or even a wire snare. :mad:
 
No the possesion limit is 1 , no seasonal limit and most of southern Manitoba the season restriction has been lifted and its a 12 months a year free for all
 
Talking about possession limits- most of southern ontario is no limits, however, parts of ontario (as always, check with your local regulations, etc.) requires persons to have tags, similar to deer, moose, bear tags, and also require coyote hunters to fill out a questionaire.
 
Not quite. The regulation does permit you to use anything up to and including .224 caliber, which would of course include .223, but also other more powerful cartridges like the .22-250 or .225 Winchester.

Yes your right about this CV32, I'll have to call it a slip of the mind, the guns you mentioned are allowed for coyote hunting here, my mistake and thanks for clearing it up, but even though I think we both agree on the main issue and that is there should be more calibers allowed and that would get more hunters out hunting the coyote.



The problem with coyotes here is growing very fast due in part to the lack of people hunting them ...
(72, 209, 204)"]That's not the reason for their population growth and range expansion, but yes, it certainly doesn't help


while I also agree that this is not the main reason but it's a very big part of the reason
 
Where I hunt in Southern Ontario The caliber limit is up to .275 Even though I do have a .270 My .243 is my rifle of choice for Coyote hunting.

We also have no limit and NO closed season here which is great for me when I have nothing else to do in mid summer.
 
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