Baiting big game?

[StiffDrink]

Quick easy question. Is baiting big game ( not bear or cougar) allowed in alberta? Some one just told me no, but then i get confused with all the feeders and such at bass pro shop.

If no, Is a salt lick baiting?

SD

 

[crazy_davey]

Have a look at the regulations.

BIG GAME

It is unlawful to

1.set out, use or employ any of the following items for the purpose of hunting big game: •ammunition of less than .23 calibre,
•ammunition that contains non-expanding bullets,
•an auto-loading firearm that has the capacity to hold more than 5 cartridges in the magazine,
•a shotgun having a gauge of .410 or less,
•a shotgun in a bird sanctuary,
•bait, except as permitted for the hunting of black bears (click here for more information on Black Bear baiting),
•an arrow other than an authorized arrow (click here for more information on bowhunting),
•a bow other than an authorized bow (click here for more information on bowhunting),
•a muzzle-loading firearm of less than .44 calibre,
•a rifle or shotgun in WMUs 212, 248 or 410 (persons hunting under the authority of a Strathcona White-tailed Deer Licence, a Foothills Deer Licence, or an Antlerless Moose Special Licence in Strathcona County may hunt with a bow and arrow, cross-bow, muzzle loader or shotgun),
•a trap,
•a cross-bow and arrow that is not authorized (click here to view Hunting with a Cross-bow)

Alberta hunting regulations are on line.

 

[StiffDrink]

Have a look at the regulations.



Alberta hunting regulations are on line.

So answer my question then, salt licks? And why sell feeders and such

 

[Donny Fenn1]

People put feeders in their yards to feed animals and take pics etc.
A salt lick or mineral block in your pasture for your livestock is not illegal, if a deer or elk uses it what are you going to do?

 

[paisley70]

When SHTF, I'll be letting the critters come to me, until then I'll be having to go out and work for my meat. Otherwise, it's like shooting cows in the pasture - no sport in this, right?

 

[StiffDrink]

Good to know thanks

 

[crazy_davey]

So answer my question then, salt licks? And why sell feeders and such

Salt licks would be considered bait as well. If you have private land with cattle/horses and have salt licks out, I have no idea what they would consider that, I would call it a "grey" area. Get caught on public land putting out salt licks to attract animals with the intent to kill them, you will most likely get charged.

IMO the selling of these feeders at local stores in a province that doesn't allow baiting (other than for bears) promotes folks doing things illegally but that's just MO.



Best bet is to call your local fish and wildlife office if you want to be 100% sure:

http://www.albertaregulations.ca/huntingregs/inquiries.html