BC Coyotes ? about Private land

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Hi,
New to the Coyote hunting game. I am all setup and have everything I need and have been out already this year, but I have a question about the open Season in BC. I have checked the BC synopsis/regs and can't find the answer on this at all. Hoping someone here may be able to advise.

I have a farm that I have permission to hunt on 300+ acres. The Season on Coyote in my region is Sept 1st to Mar 31st. My question is, does this Sept 1st to Mar 31st season apply to pest control on private land? Can I shoot Coyotes year on the property as long as it is Private land for pest control?

Thanks!
 
You have to ask Moe Sahota that question .
He was the one who drew that legislation up back in the day of the NDP.
But, to answer your question the season is as stated September 1 to March 1 in BC.
For you to shoot them you would have to be an agent of the farm and the farm owner would have to have a permit in place that allows you to shoot them(coyotes) contrary to the days mentioned in the regs.
My suggestion is to get out there and try and put the hurt on them ( coyotes) and see how long it takes for them to widen up to you and your tactics.
I'm sure there will be more information forth coming.
Rob
 
Being private land, would the land owner not have to have some form of permit or permission from the COs for pest control of coyotes when out of season???
 
Page 6 under Open Seasons. It states that there is no open season except as indicated in the Synopsis. It further states that it is unlawful to hunt at any time except within the open season OR by the authority of a permit issued under the WildlifeAct. Thus while you can deal with pest animals, it has to be done under permit is how I read that.

That is for all Schedule "A" animals of which the coyote is a Schedule A animal. Schedule "B" or "C" are a little different in how you can deal with them. They are covered on page 14 under the "What is Wildlife" heading.
 
This seems to indicate to me that Predator Control is legal year round.......

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/cos/info/wildlife_human_interaction/docs/coyotes.html

LIVESTOCK HARASSMENT

Coyotes that are harassing or menacing domestic animals (livestock) or birds can be hunted or trapped on a person's property under Section 26(2) of the Wildlife Act.

Under Section 2 (Property in Wildlife) - section 2(4) states that a person who by accident or for protection of life or property kills wildlife, that wildlife remains the property of the government.

Persons must report the killing or wounding of any wildlife. Failing to report the killing or wounding of any wildlife whether it is for protection of life or property is an offence under section 75 of the Wildlife Act.

Persons must comply with all Municipal, Provincial and Federal laws surrounding the use and discharge of firearms or the setting of traps.

Persons are liable for any wildlife that is wounded or injured as a result of them exercising their rights under section 26(2) and that they are legally responsible for any misuse of firearms.

If there is a hunting season open for coyotes at the time and in the location of the occurrence, hunters from their local Rod and Gun Club may be able to assist.

Scare devices and or electric fencing may also be an option to try and help protect livestock from coyote attacks
Local feed stores may carry these products.

Livestock and poultry should be kept locked inside a barn or coop at night if a coyote is in the area.

Also see Livestock Husbandry and Predator Control and Prevention.

Local Agricultural Representatives can also be of help to farmers and livestock producers. See the Government Blue Pages for availability.
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But then further down there is this....

PREDATOR CONTROL and PREVENTION

Farmers and ranchers can use existing hunting and trapping seasons to control predators.

Farmers and ranchers must ensure that they comply with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations surrounding hunting, trapping and the discharge of firearms in their area.

Predation losses can be reduced/minimized by practicing good animal husbandry. See Livestock Husbandry.
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