I believe you can train your dog on wild birds in BC, that would be nice to be able to do legally here.
The one problem I've encountered with having the dog with me, is if you are in an area with wolves, and they cross your trail, they will come after you. Had that happen 5 yrs ago hunting chickens near Sundre, it got interesting.
You have to have a dog that will listen and obey. I've logged a lot of miles walking seismic roads in the 300 zones after chickens and rabbits, one dog had a nose to nose with a doe, no big deal. Definitely useful for scouting areas. They know 1000 times more about an area than we ever will.
I'd really like to get the reasoning behind them not being allowed to be with you when hunting vs. being allowed when hiking & etc.
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