Killing hibernating bears
- Thread starter GOUMFACH
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I don't like the hopping fences and rustling cattle part as well... However, CarverK has explained and apologized so let's move on and get back on topic
Interesting... I know you are a well travelled hunter, so I am curious to know which other jurisdictions are you aware of that follow this method of predator control?
Practically everywhere, just remember this is about predator control
and ADC work not sport hunting. My predator control permit had gassing dens listed as one of the approved methods.
Interesting point. Assuming you are not targetting a family unit in the den, I think it's legal.
Nobody does it, but I've never read antying in the BCWA to say it's illegal. Not only would it probbaly be more dangerous than hunting bears in a more traditional manner, it's probably WAY more work, too.
Only if you're a Saskatchewan resident. Non residents have to apply for the draw.
Giving a bear or any other animal a 'sporting chance' on the account of ethics seems weird to me. You're still killing an animal. If anything shooting a bear that's hibernating seems more humane then chasing it up a tree with dogs and shooting it or whatever.
Didn't see the bears, however there are 2 dens on my buddies property. he has them marked out with orange marker tape. how far apart do they usually hibernate? his 50 acres is surrounded by an additional 400 that is owned by a family member and the 2 dens are both on his 50 section about a 5-10 min walk apart.
Brutus
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
So true. Been that way since about 2009 or 2010.
A Saskatchewan born Queen's Cowboy would have it figured out.
- Location
- The Kawartha Lakes Region in Ontario
That is actually a kind of valid point.
BigUglyMan
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- Location
- New Scotland
Never heard of anyone not getting a tag in the draw though. Every time I apply I get one.
Reloaderdude
CGN Regular
- Location
- In the Northern SK Bush
Plain and simple ===STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Folks with family ties to Sask are in a preferred pool, and their chances are still great. The way things are now for non connected non residents they might as well forget about it.
Trimmer 905
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I really love the Snopes website. It has a way of cutting right through the bullshyte. Just as an aside,though,there needs to be seen and understood that there's a very distinct difference between The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA. While both are staunchly anti-gun,anti hunting organizations,HSUS is far more radical,closely aligned with Animal Alliance International,International Fund for Animal Welfare,and to a lesser extent,PETA. The first three are listed on the websites of various intelligence agencies around the world as "urban terrorist" organizations.
Brutus
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Dependent upon zone. My old boss had a cottage at Chitek Lake, his tag successful drawing is about 50% as an out of province hunter.
They tell me this is a not an uncommon outcome for the NE Lakeland region Alberta hunters.
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
I heard they made that change. It's been a couple of years since I hunted out there. Next time I do it will likely be as a resident, to my wife's chagrin.
coming closer to the north ...
BigUglyMan
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- Location
- New Scotland
It's all progress, mon ami.
