Rules for carrying firearms in BC

[korie83]

Hey Guys,

I'm going to Kicking Horse (near Golden, BC) for a few days for skiing, snow mobiling, and snow shoeing. We are going to be out on crown land while snow mobiling and snow shoeing, and I'm thinking of bringing my 12ga and a 22lr with me.

I want the 12ga in case we come across a sleeping bear and **** it off, coyotes, or wolves. I'll have my 2 dogs with me while snow shoeing and I want to make sure I can take care of any threats to them.

The 22lr will be for plinking mostly.

Anyways, I'm curious if I'm allowed to have firearms on me in BC without a hunting license, and if I can shoot anything without a hunting license.

Any info is appreciated!