Question about bringing a friend hunting who doesn't have a license.
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- The Conservative part of Ontario
Hunting is a provincially regulated thing. In Ontario, the definition of hunting is ridiculous. Best check your local regs.
From the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act:
“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”)
From the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act:
“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”)
I found this, so it looks like there's hope after all:
Come hunt with me!
With the return of the hunting season, you will be heading out to the forest to practice your favourite pastime and to experience nature firsthand. Why not take advantage of this period of relaxation to invite your children, your spouse, friends, a brother-in-law or a sister-in-law to familiarize themselves with hunting?
Through this sponsorship you will convey your know-how, you will establish a certain complicity with these individuals, you will experience unforgettable moments in nature, and you will have the pleasure of enjoying the tastey proceeds of this hunting activity with them. What a great way to forge closer ties with these persons and to make them want to relive this experience with you year after year and, in so doing, become avid hunters!
Like you, the Department wants to prepare the up-and-coming generation of hunters in Québec. That is why it has introduced three regulatory measures to facilitate access to hunting for this up-and-coming generation:
an initiation licence for adults and young people who are not holders of a hunter's certificate;
the broadening of the notion of “family” to ensure that students between 18 and 24 years of age can benefit from it;
the application of the notion of “family” to hunting big game for young people and students between 18 and 24 years of age.
Where can I obtain information?
Toll-free telephone
For the initiation licence: 1 866 4CHASSE (1 866 424 2773)
For the notion of family: 1 866 248-6936 or, for the Québec city area, 418 627-8600
http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/faune/reglementation-en/chasse/permis-certificats/questions.htm#me
Come hunt with me!
With the return of the hunting season, you will be heading out to the forest to practice your favourite pastime and to experience nature firsthand. Why not take advantage of this period of relaxation to invite your children, your spouse, friends, a brother-in-law or a sister-in-law to familiarize themselves with hunting?
Through this sponsorship you will convey your know-how, you will establish a certain complicity with these individuals, you will experience unforgettable moments in nature, and you will have the pleasure of enjoying the tastey proceeds of this hunting activity with them. What a great way to forge closer ties with these persons and to make them want to relive this experience with you year after year and, in so doing, become avid hunters!
Like you, the Department wants to prepare the up-and-coming generation of hunters in Québec. That is why it has introduced three regulatory measures to facilitate access to hunting for this up-and-coming generation:
an initiation licence for adults and young people who are not holders of a hunter's certificate;
the broadening of the notion of “family” to ensure that students between 18 and 24 years of age can benefit from it;
the application of the notion of “family” to hunting big game for young people and students between 18 and 24 years of age.
Where can I obtain information?
Toll-free telephone
For the initiation licence: 1 866 4CHASSE (1 866 424 2773)
For the notion of family: 1 866 248-6936 or, for the Québec city area, 418 627-8600
http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/faune/reglementation-en/chasse/permis-certificats/questions.htm#me
Interesting question. Lots of guys regularly bring along their wives or girlfriends, who often read, take pictures, or make coffee and sandwiches. I've done it, and my Mom used to go with my Dad just for the company or day out of the house. Whats the difference if its your buddy or your wife to accompany you? Short of them walking through the bush holding a rifle, are there any laws violated?
Each Province has different regulations concerning definitions and requirements for hunting and hunters.
In Alberta you do not require a licence to hunt coyotes or Rabbits (and some other critters). So someone without a PAL or hunting licence could sit or walk beside you with a gun hunting these things while you hunted deer.
If they had a camera or sketch pad to capture images of deer, they could be with you while you are hunting deer and "participate" in the hunt with the intent of seeing deer for their purpose.
Mentoring programs should be encouraged and expanded everywhere. The best way to learn safe gun handling and hunting practices is by doing with a mentor, not from a book.
In Alberta you do not require a licence to hunt coyotes or Rabbits (and some other critters). So someone without a PAL or hunting licence could sit or walk beside you with a gun hunting these things while you hunted deer.
If they had a camera or sketch pad to capture images of deer, they could be with you while you are hunting deer and "participate" in the hunt with the intent of seeing deer for their purpose.
Mentoring programs should be encouraged and expanded everywhere. The best way to learn safe gun handling and hunting practices is by doing with a mentor, not from a book.
