Noob question, can I take wife hunting w/o her licensed?
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woodenpigeon
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I've watched a lot of forensic files and a hunting accident is one of the three best ways to get rid of her and not go to jail, so yes you can take her with you. If hunting doesn't work, the other two options are hiking by a cliff or overboard on a Caribbean cruise. Good luck!
As sad as this post is.... its unfortunately funny...
It depends on the hunting regulations in your province. I think most don't prohibit it, but the worst that can happen is you use the old "some guys on the internet said it's o.k." defense and you get convicted of an offense.
nowarningshot
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If there are two firearms present, the assumption would be that she is hunting....ticket.
surplusshooter
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she can watch but not shoot
X2 what he said.
From my understand she is not allow to help you in anyway on the hunt for example if you are hunting waterfowls she is not even allow to help set up decoys or retrieve birds etc so you should have an idea.
I think its all depends on how one can define helping and aid you on the hunt so basically tell her not to touch anything and help you do anything so even confront with a straight CO she will not get into trouble.
BigUglyMan
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Hunting rules are set by the Provinces. You should add a Province to your profile so you can at least be directed to the appropriate DNR website. Review the Wildlife Act (not the synopsis) for your province to get the full information.
she's not suppose to spot nor push bush, either! But, the real bonus is, she can legally gut the animal and carry out the meat. You can sit back and have a cold one while she's busy at that.
Below was copied from Government of Ontario's website link here:
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_97f41_e.htm#BK0
“hunting” includes,
(a) lying in wait for, searching for, being on the trail of, pursuing, chasing or shooting at wildlife, whether or not the wildlife is killed, injured, captured or harassed, or
(b) capturing or harassing wildlife,
except that “hunting” does not include,
(c) trapping, or
(d) lying in wait for, searching for, being on the trail of or pursuing wildlife for a purpose other than attempting to kill, injure, capture or harass it, unless the wildlife is killed, injured, captured or harassed as a result,
and “hunt” and “hunter” have corresponding meanings; (“chasse”, “chasser”, “chasseur”)
So best advice is consult your Provincial authority what she can or can not do and make sure record the name(s) of the officer you speak to for future reference because it is upto you to explain to the CO if being questioned.
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_97f41_e.htm#BK0
“hunting” includes,
(a) lying in wait for, searching for, being on the trail of, pursuing, chasing or shooting at wildlife, whether or not the wildlife is killed, injured, captured or harassed, or
(b) capturing or harassing wildlife,
except that “hunting” does not include,
(c) trapping, or
(d) lying in wait for, searching for, being on the trail of or pursuing wildlife for a purpose other than attempting to kill, injure, capture or harass it, unless the wildlife is killed, injured, captured or harassed as a result,
and “hunt” and “hunter” have corresponding meanings; (“chasse”, “chasser”, “chasseur”)
So best advice is consult your Provincial authority what she can or can not do and make sure record the name(s) of the officer you speak to for future reference because it is upto you to explain to the CO if being questioned.
I know if you read the regs its seems almost anything is hunting, ie "Being on the trail of" So what does that mean? If she is following you as you trail an animal she is also hunting? Its all a little silly, just like most laws around firearms are little silly.
I said eff it. My gf came with me twice grouse hunting last fall. She didn't have a gun or do anything overly obvious to assist in the hunt.
She is just watching and walking. Politeness wins the day with an encounter with a conservation officer.
I said eff it. My gf came with me twice grouse hunting last fall. She didn't have a gun or do anything overly obvious to assist in the hunt.
She is just watching and walking. Politeness wins the day with an encounter with a conservation officer.
This is the first thing that came to mind when I read the OP...
The ONLY reason any guy would EVER come close to considering taking his wife hunting would be "IF" and only "IF" the hunt cabin you were staying in was equipped with a really nice kitchen.
I take it the OP hunts solo, 'cause really... If he were to broach this subject with a group of hunting buddies, well.... 'Way to earn the name "Buzz Killington"
fortunately for me my wife has her outdoor card, but in the past she has always came with me because she's a photographer so its a win win situation when i get my game and she gets a shot for the magazines. now she instead of a camera, she holds gun now and in a other blind.
I would not count on that! Anyone that knew ole Jack (CO from MB) will verify that! He always said "I'm here to nail you, if I can"!
the spank
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I used to bring my last GF and/or her son along. They loved pitching in and setting decoys, picking up birds, bruhing blinds, helping at the boat launch etc. I have never met a C.O in my travels with the exception of one who shall remain nameless who would ever consider laying such a ridiculous charge. I don't know how most here learned to hunt but for me it was tagging along and pitching in and on occasion being handed the rifle or shotgun to make a kill. How else does a person learn otherwise? I will continue as long as I can to bring newbs along and teach or mentor them in the way I was. The smile on their faces after an outing tells me I must be doing something right! Any C.O who would lay a charge for this sort of thing must have a title that rhymes with the name "Rick".
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The Outdoors Card Tax is the giveaway. The answer is the same as the one given when it gets asked about taking a kid. Yes.
There's a definition(Spcamno's) of what Ontario's MNR considers to be hunting somewhere in the Regs. If she does any of 'em, she needs a licence.
The boredom factor might raise its head just as quick with an adult as it does with a kid too. Sitting quietly, as in no talking at all, in a blind isn't some people's idea of a good time.
There's a definition(Spcamno's) of what Ontario's MNR considers to be hunting somewhere in the Regs. If she does any of 'em, she needs a licence.
The boredom factor might raise its head just as quick with an adult as it does with a kid too. Sitting quietly, as in no talking at all, in a blind isn't some people's idea of a good time.
