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06-03-2009, 03:09 PM
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Carryign a gun while hiking?
Hey everyone,
Just wondering if a guy can carry a firearm while hiking in Jasper? I want to hike some of the trails on this site http://hikejasper.com/Hike-Jasper-Sulpher-Skyline.html I will have bearspray but also want a firearms as some of those trails are 30km long one way.
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06-03-2009, 03:12 PM
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Nope!
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06-03-2009, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBow
Hey everyone,
Just wondering if a guy can carry a firearm while hiking in Jasper? I want to hike some of the trails on this site http://hikejasper.com/Hike-Jasper-Sulpher-Skyline.html I will have bearspray but also want a firearms as some of those trails are 30km long one way. |
I've done that hike. Great views!
This is a popular hike and is fairly well travelled. If you're really worried about Grizzlies, go in a group of 3 or more and take bear spray and make noise. You'll be fine.
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06-03-2009, 03:15 PM
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(except wildland provincial parks)
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Even in Wildland Parks it's illegal to carry a firearm while hiking. While hunting under the authority of a valid licence, yes, but just hiking, no!
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06-03-2009, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Albertadiver
I've done that hike. Great views!
This is a popular hike and is fairly well travelled. If you're really worried about Grizzlies, go in a group of 3 or more and take bear spray and make noise. You'll be fine.
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Yes I cannot wait to try it, Im going to work my way down the list on the main page of that link. And like I said, some take you 30km or more into the bush. Figured I couldnt carry a shotgun but asked just to make sure.
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06-03-2009, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBow
Yes I cannot wait to try it, Im going to work my way down the list on the main page of that link. And like I said, some take you 30km or more into the bush. Figured I couldnt carry a shotgun but asked just to make sure.
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Take an air horn ... just as loud as a gun.
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06-03-2009, 03:22 PM
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Sulpher Skyline
BigBow, I hiked that particular trail last summer. I plan to do it again this year. One of the best things I have ever done. Even had a rainbow below us at the top. I am looking for another trail that would be as stunning but I havent found one yet. I wouldnt worry about bears on that trail. It gets up high pretty quickly. I found myself wathcing for sheep instead of bears.
Have fun.
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06-03-2009, 03:37 PM
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06-03-2009, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sheephunter
Even in Wildland Parks it's illegal to carry a firearm while hiking. While hunting under the authority of a valid licence, yes, but just hiking, no!
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Thanks for clarifying. I was thinking about random camping permission.
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06-03-2009, 03:45 PM
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anyone know the penalty for carrying a firearm in a park? Im not going to do it but am curious?
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06-03-2009, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBow
anyone know the penalty for carrying a firearm in a park? Im not going to do it but am curious?
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Not sure, but would likely involve a firearms suspension. Not worth it.
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06-03-2009, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Albertadiver
Not sure, but would likely involve a firearms suspension. Not worth it.
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yeah, kinda figured oh well, bear spray and bells it is lol. oh and common sense LOL
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06-03-2009, 09:07 PM
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" . . . oh and common sense . . . "
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Well ... now that the legalities have been outlined for you, I thought
I'd chime in with a 'common sense' source for you.
The " Bow Valley WildSmart" program is an excellent source on how
to 'live smart' with wildlife.
Here's the link to their home page; http://wildsmart.ca/index.htm
You can search their site for all the info, tips, and ideas you need.
Good Hiking,
TF P.S.
Welcome to the AO Forum BigBow! 
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06-03-2009, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TriggerFinger
Well ... now that the legalities have been outlined for you (thanks guys ), I thought I'd chime in with a 'common sense' source for you.
The " Bow Valley WildSmart" program is an excellent source on how to 'live smart' with wildlife.
Here's the link to their home page; http://wildsmart.ca/index.htm
You can search their site for all the info, tips, and ideas you need.
Good Hiking,
TF
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Thanks but I am very bear smart, just like carrying a gun with me while in the bush, thats all. Taken bear courses, etc etc. Had a few close encounters over the years. Just was not sure about the whole "carrying a firearm in a park" deal. Now I know.
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06-03-2009, 09:24 PM
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I'm bear smart and try my best to avoid them.
But what I tell myself to make me sleep better. When i'm lying in my one-man tent which probably looks like a soft taco to a griz, is "the drive here was much more dangerous".
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06-03-2009, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by steve
I'm bear smart and try my best to avoid them.
But what I tell myself to make me sleep better. When i'm lying in my one-man tent which probably looks like a soft taco to a griz, is "the drive here was much more dangerous".
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lol so very true!
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06-03-2009, 11:09 PM
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Use common sense , carry bear spray but read signage . If there's bear warning signs done enter that area. Even if you had a gun that should be your last option unless hunting them. Not the brightest option in passing thru bear warning area's.
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06-03-2009, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Albertadiver
If you're really worried about Grizzlies, go in a group of 3 or more and take bear spray and make noise. You'll be fine.
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Also, note that it is important to be the fastest runner in your group. 
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06-03-2009, 11:26 PM
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you dont have to be the fastest you just dont want to be the slowest
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06-03-2009, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGBADJOHN
Use common sense , carry bear spray but read signage . If there's bear warning signs done enter that area. Even if you had a gun that should be your last option unless hunting them. Not the brightest option in passing thru bear warning area's.
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yeah I know all that, I'm not clueless when it comes to bears, original question was asking if I could take a gun into a park. Got my answer. I had my encounters, had to use spray once etc etc. Its all good.
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06-04-2009, 12:29 AM
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"Also, note that it is important to be the fastest runner in your group. " |
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"you dont have to be the fastest you just dont want to be the slowest"
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The last laugh is on you ^ guys. The best bet would be to slowly drop and do nothing.
The bear will go after the ones who run
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"yeah I know all that, I'm not clueless ... "
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We were just trying to help out and provide a little additional information,
both for you and anyone else reading this thread.
You're new here, so we'll cut you a little slack.
TF
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06-04-2009, 10:39 PM
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bear bangers
I carry a bear banger (pengun which accurately launches an exploding black powder charge) when travelling through bear habitat. I don't know if they are legal in a Nat. or Prov. park.
Used the banger once -firing two shots- and the young grizzly ran off. Don't know if it would work on an older wiser bear...
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06-05-2009, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by twofifty
I carry a bear banger (pengun which accurately launches an exploding black powder charge) when travelling through bear habitat. I don't know if they are legal in a Nat. or Prov. park.
Used the banger once -firing two shots- and the young grizzly ran off. Don't know if it would work on an older wiser bear...
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I actually have the pen style launcher, tried it one day just to see how it worked, pretty big bang  .
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06-05-2009, 10:02 AM
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Pen flares and bangers are legal to carry - just be carefull about shooting them in dry conditions. I know of them starting forest and grass fires after they hit the bear! Then you get to fight the fire while wondering if the bear has realy vacated the site?
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06-05-2009, 11:21 AM
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Something else to think about when firing bear bangers is that if you fire too far and it goes off behind the bear, hes ginna come running towards you!
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06-05-2009, 11:41 AM
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I should know, and can look it up myself, but...
If your random camping in the forestry reserve, what are the legalities of having a rifle close at hand for protection?
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01-05-2013, 10:28 AM
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hiking with restricted firearms - handgun
Hey,
Just wondering if anyone has ran into any issues with CO's while hiking in alberta carring a handgun or if anyone even does this? I know its against the law, but I don't like packing a long gun on some of those long hikes.
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01-05-2013, 10:33 AM
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01-05-2013, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Steven_Y
Hey,
Just wondering if anyone has ran into any issues with CO's while hiking in alberta carring a handgun or if anyone even does this? I know its against the law, but I don't like packing a long gun on some of those long hikes.
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The only style of firearm you can pack in a national park is a AR style.
All others are illegal to possess in or out of a park.
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