Metis sport fishing question

[Egymcara]

Just wondering if anyone could provide clarification on being metis and buying a sport fishing license? Its very hard to find information regarding this subject since its such a fluid situation.

Do metis people have to purchase a sport fishing license to use a rod/reel in Alberta?

Cheers!

[58thecat]

Recognized Métis harvesters are able to apply for a Domestic Fishing Licence within their harvesting area3. Domestic Fishing Licences permit recognized Métis harvesters to harvest fish for food from specified water bodies, following specified conditions on the licence

[Big Lou]

Originally Posted by Egymcara

Just wondering if anyone could provide clarification on being metis and buying a sport fishing license? Its very hard to find information regarding this subject since its such a fluid situation.

Do metis people have to purchase a sport fishing license to use a rod/reel in Alberta?

Cheers!

Your Google Fu is weak. But I don’t mind answering. So a person who has Harvesting Privileges can apply for a Domestic Fishing License, which would permit them to fish with rod and reel or square hook on water bodies within their approved harvesting area. Any water body outside of their approved area, they would be required to purchase a Sport Fishing License as harvest does not pertain to anything outside of their approved area which would be noted/designated on their card.

[Egymcara]

Thanks!

[swampy45]

Here is the information directly from the MNA.
http://albertametis.com/harvesting/

Also see The Government of Alberta's Website regarding all of the rules and regulations regarding harvesting, which includes angling AND gill netting.
https://www.alberta.ca/indigenous-hu...n-alberta.aspx

There is plenty of information regarding this subject, and trust me, you do not want to be found in the wrong regarding it. There is no leeway with Fish and Wildlife or the law. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.

[CanuckShooter]

Originally Posted by Egymcara

Just wondering if anyone could provide clarification on being metis and buying a sport fishing license? Its very hard to find information regarding this subject since its such a fluid situation.

Do metis people have to purchase a sport fishing license to use a rod/reel in Alberta?

Cheers!

Buy a license, and follow all the regulations. The cost is so minimal [and quite often goes towards conservation] that there is really no reason for a Metis to exercise a right that is so contentious and likely to end them up in a legal battle
with little up side.

[Egymcara]

Originally Posted by CanuckShooter

Buy a license, and follow all the regulations. The cost is so minimal [and quite often goes towards conservation] that there is really no reason for a Metis to exercise a right that is so contentious and likely to end them up in a legal battle
with little up side.

Exactly my plan!

[overparr]

With or without a licence will they be able to harvest as much fish as they want without any restrictions?

[Who Da Fisherman]

Originally Posted by swampy45

Here is the information directly from the MNA.
http://albertametis.com/harvesting/

Also see The Government of Alberta's Website regarding all of the rules and regulations regarding harvesting, which includes angling AND gill netting.
https://www.alberta.ca/indigenous-hu...n-alberta.aspx

There is plenty of information regarding this subject, and trust me, you do not want to be found in the wrong regarding it. There is no leeway with Fish and Wildlife or the law. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.

Originally Posted by overparr

With or without a licence will they be able to harvest as much fish as they want without any restrictions?

Read the links

[Isopod]

Seems to me that if you just want to do some recreational sportfishing then it is easiest to just buy a regular sportfishing license. They are pretty cheap for Alberta residents and you can fish anywhere in the province. Not sure it would be worth it to go through the hoops to prove Metis status for a free license that would then restrict you to fishing in only a few waters related to traditional fishing sites.

If on the other hand you want a Metis domestic fishing license that allows you to fish for food in a specific water body with a gill net up to 100 yards long, then it seems it would be worth the hassle to make sure you meet the qualifications, get the license, and be able to prove that you qualify if challenged by a CO.

https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/57bd...ta-jun2010.pdf

[pikeman06]

We are all equal. If you respect the resource and the other users using the same resource then we all play by the same rules. Or don't, and face the music whether online on platforms such as this or at the local coffee shop or out in the bush or on the water. Way easier that way to get along and be the decent human beings that we all are.

[wind drift]

Originally Posted by pikeman06

We are all equal. If you respect the resource and the other users using the same resource then we all play by the same rules. Or don't, and face the music whether online on platforms such as this or at the local coffee shop or out in the bush or on the water. Way easier that way to get along and be the decent human beings that we all are.

Yup, I like the sentiment, especially the point about respecting the resource, but not all of us are equal in all ways. When it comes to fishing in Canada, some have privileges and some have rights. Those aren’t the same things and the rules are different. Fact.

To the OP, if you’re sport fishing, that’s a privilege and buy a licence for that. If you’re intending to fish for food, become recognized as a rights holder and get that other licence. Follow the rules for each accordingly.