How to properly(and easily) haul moose out of the bush

illegal in most (all?) provinces.

AS350 + pilot + fuel = $1800ish per hour

the former president of a Helicopter Pilots association in canada got caught doing this in Quebec a few years back. Transport Canada slapped his peepee pretty hard.

I see 2 moose in that video.... or one moose and a hippo?
 
In some places your not allowed to fly and hunt in the same day even. The problem is how to stop someone from just removing the moose,deer what ever and not shooting it from a helo also.
 
sawatzky said:
What is the reasoning for not allowing it? I'm not surprised at the price tag though.
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How much of a fat, lazy, ####### does someone have to be to have your animal helicoptered out? Why not just have someone shoot it for you too, or tie it to a tree? The laws are in place to preserve the spirit of a fair chase hunt. It also prevents you from getting dropped off at 9000' and shooting a trophy sheep/goat without any effort.
 
I read an article in the Newfoundland Sportsmen where some guys in Labrador shot a moose but it was very difficult to recover. They knew a guy who operated helicopters locally and hired him. It wouldn't take long, probably less than an hour of flying time to recover a moose.
 
I'm suprised that actually happened in Ontario.We did the same thing back in the late 70's while working for a mining exploration company.Once the locals seen it all hell broke loose!The pilot,camp manager,foreman and myself got into some pretty deep sh!t with several ministrys.Never got charged though.On another note,what a gorgous bull!
 
Amphibious said:
How much of a fat, lazy, a**hole does someone have to be to have your animal helicoptered out? Why not just have someone shoot it for you too, or tie it to a tree? The laws are in place to preserve the spirit of a fair chase hunt. It also prevents you from getting dropped off at 9000' and shooting a trophy sheep/goat without any effort.
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Bingo.

:puke:
 
Amphibious said:
How much of a fat, lazy, a**hole does someone have to be to have your animal helicoptered out? Why not just have someone shoot it for you too, or tie it to a tree? The laws are in place to preserve the spirit of a fair chase hunt. It also prevents you from getting dropped off at 9000' and shooting a trophy sheep/goat without any effort.
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I agree 100%. I find this video repulsive.
 
Thats just east of Thunder Bay. I suspect the moose came off Black Bay penninsula which is boat and air access only.

A quick review of the Act doesn't show it being illegal to retrieve game with an aircraft You can't use an aircraft to hunt, but hunting only includes the pursuit(according to the Act).

What is the difference between using a helicopter or an ATV to retrieve your moose? Both help make a tough job easier.
 
Kenny_G2 said:
Thats just east of Thunder Bay. I suspect the moose came off Black Bay penninsula which is boat and air access only.

A quick review of the Act doesn't show it being illegal to retrieve game with an aircraft You can't use an aircraft to hunt, but hunting only includes the pursuit(according to the Act).

What is the difference between using a helicopter or an ATV to retrieve your moose? Both help make a tough job easier.
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I agree, what is the difference? Repulsive? Really? What happens on a fly in trip? Animals have to be flown out at some point. What if the hunter is handicapped? Sometimes after the shot, especially in bowhunting, the animal can run off and end up in some pretty nasty spots, maybe that was the only way to get him out? Need more info before I comment on it.
 
Granted I'm quite new to hunting, but i thought only hunting/pursuing/etc from a vehicle was illegal; transporting it i am certain is not. Done by helicopter to me seems no worse than when i drive a deer home at the end of the day... and no less legal either, but as i mentioned, I'm new to this so if someone could point out in the act where/why it is i would appreciate it.
 
Amphibious said:
How much of a fat, lazy, a**hole does someone have to be to have your animal helicoptered out? Why not just have someone shoot it for you too, or tie it to a tree? The laws are in place to preserve the spirit of a fair chase hunt. It also prevents you from getting dropped off at 9000' and shooting a trophy sheep/goat without any effort.
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Well, that guy you get to tie it to a tree for you, he's doing a more than fair chase hunt.
 
I see nothing wrong with this and I don't believe any laws are broken regardless of which province this would be done. Where did it say they shot the moose from the helicopter?
If one had the strength and room to shoehorn an intact bull moose into a Supercub or Beaver, there'd be no issue with that, so what's the problem ? :confused:
 
bearkilr said:
I see nothing wrong with this and I don't believe any laws are broken regardless of which province this would be done. Where did it say they shot the moose from the helicopter?
If one had the strength and room to shoehorn an intact bull moose into a Supercub or Beaver, there'd be no issue with that, so what's the problem ? :confused:
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Page 18 of the BC Hunting Regulations:

It is unlawful to...
24. To hunt or transport hunters or wildlife by
a helicopter.
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A Supercub or Beaver cannot land or take off from a swamp/muskeg etc.


Again, from the BC Regs:
It is extremely important for hunters and
trappers to realize that they use a public
resource! With this privilege it is vital to
maintain a perception among the public that
we hunt and trap in an ethical and humane
manner. The majority of British Columbians
support hunting and trapping to one degree
or another, but there is a prevalent misunderstanding
among the general public as
to the role that hunters and trappers play in
conservation and environmental stewardship.
Fuelling that misunderstanding are images and
media reports of hunters and trappers who
are at least perceived to be acting in a less
than upstanding manner, or who disrespect
the wildlife they pursue.
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