Is this hunting?

Craig0ry said:
In Alberta about 10 years ago we were pulled over by the CO on the way home from hunting when he spotted blood on the tailgate.
4 of us in the truck, all wearing camouflage 3 of us had tags and rifles and 1 fella without tags or a rifle. Just a long for the ride.
CO gave him a ticket for hunting without a license, Even though he had no gun and no tagged animal in the truck. Was always BS in my mind.
Should also add that we were pulled over in town on our way back home.
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I've had heard of this happening here in Alberta, you would think that common sense should tell the fish #### that those are not the droids he is looking for.
 
Beeron said:
Although I always take stories like this with a grain of salt,

But if true, I hope that ticket was disputed.
For a variety of reasons.
Simply put, and assuming the subject of the story did not confess to borrowing a weapon and engaging in hunting, there is literally no way to substantiate the elements of that offence.

Also, that CO was an A$$hole and needed to stand up in front of a judge and face the music for his/her dooshiness.
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found out very quickly after the fact that he was a very well known A hole, even others who worked with him had issues. I'm not sure if he fought it or payed it to be honest. When I see him again I'll ask. It wasn't a pleasant experience at all.
 
kamlooky said:
So those chasing wildlife with a camera, this be hunting?
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no, wildlife photographers do not need a hunting license in BC..... not sure about other provinces....... unless they are also carrying a weapon during an open hunting season.
A life long friend of mine is a wildlife and underwater photographer and he did get his CORE so he could carry a firearm during his adventures on the land. Reason being is that if you are pursuing wildlife "for any reason" in BC and you have a weapon with you , even if it is simply for self defense against bears ect, the law considers you a hunter.

The key is the weapon or lack thereof. In BC , if you are on the land during an open hunting season with a firearm , the CO will interpret that as hunting unless you can prove otherwise. Have been in that very situation more than once while target shooting on crown land in september and had not purchased any licenses or tags yet. It was obvious what we were doing with targets and shooting table set up and zero "hunting gear" present. However, if you are actively pursuing game with a camera for photgraphy purposes "and" you are carrying a firearm (for any reason) , the law says you are a hunter. Carry bear spray instead of a firearm and the law says you are not a hunter.
 
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