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12-12-2015, 08:05 AM
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I talked to F&W, and the lady told me that I was allowed to shoot predators after dark using a light if they are a threat to the farm's livestock. This may or may not be a bit off topic though...
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12-12-2015, 08:23 AM
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Location: St Albert, Alberta
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I know in Ontario you can hunt raccoons at night with a gun and dog. Tree them and shoot them with a 22.
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12-12-2015, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by abenaki-warrior
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The two individuals were charged with violations of provincial legislation, they weren't charge with violating federal laws.
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12-12-2015, 02:19 PM
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There wasn't any exclusions that I could find in the Wildlife Act... I'm by no means an expert of interpretation, but it looks pretty clear to me, but the problem with it, would be the proof....
Under the Wildlife Act...
Items Prohibited for hunting all Wildlife
5. A light...
Hunting in a dangerous manner
27(1) A person shall not hunt
(a) in a manner that endangers other persons, or
(b) without due regard for the safety of other persons.
(2) Without limiting section 28, a person shall be regarded as having hunted in contravention of subsection (1)(a) or (b) if, while the person was hunting,
(a) the person was in physical possession of a firearm, and
(b) the conditions of light prevailing at that time were such that visibility was less than the shorter of
(i) the potential range of fire of the firearm, or
(ii) 1/2 mile ,unless the person proves that the hunting did not endanger any
other person or that the person did not act without due regard for
the safety of other persons, as the case may be.
Hunting at night
28 A person shall not hunt wildlife, except by trapping, during the period commencing at 1/2 hour after sunset and ending at 1/2 hour before sunrise the following day.
Discharge of firearm at night
53 Except at a lawfully established and operated shooting range, a person shall not discharge a firearm during the period referred to in section 28.
Penalties
92
(2) A person who is convicted of an offence against this Act under circumstances where subsection (1) does not apply is liable to fine of not more than $50 000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or both.
Cancellation and suspension of licence on conviction
101(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence against this Act in relation to a provision specified in Column 2 of the following Table, all of that person’s recreational licences are automatically cancelled, and that person’s right to obtain or hold any such licence is suspended for the period specified in Column 3 of the Table:
6. section 27(1), 30, 35 or 62(1) or (2) 3 years
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12-12-2015, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, BC
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Originally Posted by abenaki-warrior
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This ruling has turned into a NIGHTMARE here in BC.
Although the court's finding noted that ONLY members of the Tsartlip First Nation are effected by their ruling, pretty well every band in the Province has jumped firmly on the bandwagon (pun intended). What that has accomplished is that in many areas ( EXTREMELY noticeable on Vancouver Island) game species have been close to obliterated by the spotlighters. No CO can charge, as the Province has directed them NOT to. It is a Very Serious and SICKENING development that must be addressed, or we will realize regional collapses of many varying species.
In my mind's eye, the judges who found in favor of this should be horse-whipped and removed from the bench permanently. The risks associated to both human and game species are FAR to great! Common sense is apparently missing from the Supreme Court these days in any FN related manner. Their suggestion that equating possible (not proven) hunting with primitive bows and arrows by torchlight somehow relates to 4x4's, high powered rifles and five million candle power spotlights goes WELL beyond the Lunatic Fringe!
Downright ****ed! 
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12-12-2015, 05:47 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Originally Posted by amosfella
I talked to F&W, and the lady told me that I was allowed to shoot predators after dark using a light if they are a threat to the farm's livestock. This may or may not be a bit off topic though...
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I find this very hard to believe. If you are attacked at night by a predator or your pet or livestock is being attacked and you are right there, i can maybe see it. To go out and "hunt" a predator at night that has been after your livestock, I'm pretty sure would be illegal.
Cannot believe a CO told you you could, but hey, I once had a CO tell me you could shoot gophers off the back of your truck till he found out better.
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12-12-2015, 06:02 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Bazeau County East side
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Originally Posted by amosfella
I talked to F&W, and the lady told me that I was allowed to shoot predators after dark using a light if they are a threat to the farm's livestock. This may or may not be a bit off topic though...
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I have heard that one can get a permit.
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12-12-2015, 07:45 PM
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"Indians" are considered "property of the crown". Fish and wildlife are provincial. Rcmp are federal. Once an Indian proves his status, a provincial officer must retreat. Therefore when dealing with status Indians you must call the rcmp.
See "the Indian act". It is a racist, and outdated act but, it is law in Canada.
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