Road Kill

[PCP_ECOM]

I guess they are not allowing Resident trapper's to obtain a permit to pick up game animals on side of road anymore, Their words were "there are too many Resident Trappers wanting permit and hard to keep track of"

[hoyt hntr]

not true

[H380]

Who did you hear that from Peter ? Volker Stevin guys around here are more than happy to let me help out .

[PCP_ECOM]

Originally Posted by H380

Who did you hear that from Peter ? Volker Stevin guys around here are more than happy to let me help out .

I just went to the High River Branch today and that is the statement she gave me exactly as I stated,now if this true at this Branch than why is it not the same else where,and if this is being allowed else where that is total BS IMO

[spoiledsaskhunter]

just guessing here guys, but am thinking f&w probably has a different philosophy/different answers than Volker employees......not saying it's a secret some get the odd road kill, but hope by talking about it we're not brewing a problem somewhere down the road.

maybe just let it lie (lay?), and not get a problem stirred up?

[HunterDave]

There's no issue whatsoever salvaging roadkill in the two districts that I deal with as long as you take the whole animal and not leave a gutpile and, it stays within the zone where it was killed. I just email the species, sex, location and a picture. Your district is probably ticked off with sending out letters to possess. Too easy, if it's not going into the freezer for human consumption or dog food, don't bother with the letter. Good luck.

[PCP_ECOM]

Originally Posted by spoiledsaskhunter

just guessing here guys, but am thinking f&w probably has a different philosophy/different answers than Volker employees......not saying it's a secret some get the odd road kill, but hope by talking about it we're not brewing a problem somewhere down the road.

maybe just let it lie (lay?), and not get a problem stirred up?

My issue is that the different branches are not consistant when giving approval for certain things,it should be an even playing field,i have just as much right as anyone else is my point,thanks,not looking to be in procession of something then be in trouble either.

[walking buffalo]

Originally Posted by PCP_ECOM

I guess they are not allowing Resident trapper's to obtain a permit to pick up game animals on side of road anymore, Their words were "there are too many Resident Trappers wanting permit and hard to keep track of"

You need to email your claim. Get their response in writing.

I'll suggest that this district has NO legal authority to stop you from obtaining road kill.
The "too busy" reasoning does not give them recourse to change the laws without written authority from the Minister.



There is NO requirement to obtain a permit BEFORE picking up roadkill.
There is a requirement to notify F&W asap AFTER you take possession of the animal.

Regarding different offices having different "Policies".....

Again, ask for this "Policy" in writing.

I'll bet you they can't, cause there is probably no such thing.


The CWD management protocol IS a good practice.
This needs to be followed, and made into actual provincial policy.
But for now, this is simply a request, not a law.



One of the biggest issues we are facing in Alberta wildlife management is an incoherent jumble of regulations, plans, policies and bureaucracies.
None of which are actually accountable to each other.

We MUST force the ministry to get the rules and agencies on the same page.
Until this happens, proper management is impossible.