Snaring Rabbits

I don't know anything about trapping; and I could probably look it up in the regs somewhere, but I will go ahead and ask anyway. Can anyone go out and snare rabbits? Or do you need a trapline or a trapping license of some sorts.

I love eating rabbits and if you can snare them, then this may be a good way to fill your belly.

[Short Round]

Anybody can do it, but you gotta be on private land.

[sourdough doug]

I tried to reply to you the other day but until today was unable to do so. My reply was the same as the prev. fella stated but in addition only do so with the landowners permission. He may have critters of his own that would not look good in your snares. We used to have a lot of rabbits, till the newfies come to town-they like them too...LOL

[chef]

you dont need private land crown land will do just fine .

[Short Round]

Originally Posted by chef

you dont need private land crown land will do just fine .

Hey, what do you know, chef, you're right. When did they change the rules?


(From the Trapping regs):

Snares* for taking fur-bearing animals may only be set by holders of Registered Fur Management Licences or

- by holders of Resident Fur Management Licences for bobcat, coyote, fox, squirrel or wolf (provided they meet the requirements listed in this section) and for beaver (provided the snare loop is completely under water).

- By residents for rabbit or hare on lands to which they have right-of-access (provided the snare wire is not larger than 20-gauge and the snare loop is not more than 13 cm (5 in.) in diameter).

* Snare devices include neck snares, power-neck snares and foot snares.

[chef]

see also in the hunting regs , as rabbit may be hunted all year round , they explain there even further i believe.