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Regulations for All Hunters
Hunting Prohibited
Except in Open Seasons
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It is
unlawful to hunt, take or kill any wildlife except during open
seasons. |
Licence Required
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It is
unlawful to hunt, take, or kill any wildlife without a valid
licence. (Note: murre (turr) hunters require a migratory game bird
permit to
hunt that species -only residents of Newfoundland and Labrardor
may harvest turrs).
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It is
unlawful for a resident to hunt with a firearm unless you possess
an Outdoor Identification Card or jurisdictional equivalent in the
case of a non-resident. |
Licences
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It
is unlawful: |
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To make a
false statement or supply false information when applying for a
licence.
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To complete
an application form for a big game licence on behalf of another
person, without the permission of that person.
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To apply
for a licence/pool advancement if you have been prohibited, by a
court, from possessing a firearm.
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To apply
for a licence/pool advancement if you have been prohibited by a
court, from holding a licence.
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For a
resident to apply for a licence with a non-resident.
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To hunt
without your licence and/or tags on
your
person.
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To hunt on
a licence belonging to someone else.
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To transfer
your licence to another person, with the
exception
of Resident Labrador Caribou Licences
in
Labrador.
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To hunt on
a licence which has been changed, altered or defaced in any
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Surrender of Licences
- Checks
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If
requested by a Conservation Officer, you must produce your licence.
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If
requested by a Conservation Officer, you must produce your Outdoor
Identification Card or jurisdictional equivalent in the case of a
non-resident.
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If
requested by a Conservation Officer, you must stop at a wildlife
check-station and produce licences, tags, firearms, ammunition and
wildlife for inspection. |
Bag Limit
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It is
unlawful to exceed the daily and/or seasonal bag limit as stated
in the Annual Hunting Orders. |
Firearms, Ammunition
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It
is unlawful: |
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Unless you
have a permit, to carry, transport or possess firearms or
ammunition during a closed season in any area frequented by
wildlife. NOTE: A person travelling to a hunting area may, if
he/she holds the proper game licence, transport a firearm or
ammunition if the firearm is cased or securely wrapped and tied.
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Unless you
have a permit, to carry, transport or possess firearms or
ammunition on a Sunday in any area frequented by wildlife. NOTE: A
person travelling to a hunting area on a Sunday may, if he/she
holds the proper game licence, transport a firearm or ammunition
if the firearm is cased or securely wrapped and tied.
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Unless you
have a valid game licence and/or permit, to carry, transport or
possess firearms or ammunition during an open season for shooting
in any area frequented by wildlife.
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To carry,
transport or possess, in any area frequented by wildlife, any pump
or autoloading shotgun unless it is plugged or altered so that it
cannot carry any more than a total of three shells in the magazine
and chamber combined.
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To hunt
with any fully automatic rifle. (Semi-automatic or autoloading
rifles may be used.)
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Unless you
have a permit, to possess in any camp, tent or summer cottage, any
firearm during closed season.
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To carry,
transport or possess a loaded firearm in or on, or discharge a
firearm from, any aircraft, motor vehicle, snow machine, or
all-terrain vehicle. NOTE: a firearm is considered to be loaded if
there is a live shell or cartridge in the chamber or magazine and
the magazine is attached to the firearm in its usual position.
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To
discharge a firearm from or across any railway bed, highway,
public or private road.
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To use or
possess, in any area frequented by wildlife, any ammunition that
has been cut, ringed or altered in any way.
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For a
licenced hunter to carry or possess more than one firearm unless
each extra firearm is cased or securely wrapped and tied.
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To
discharge a firearm within 1,000 meters of a school, playground or
athletic field or within 300 meters of a dwelling.
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To
discharge a firearm or hunt on most community pastures during the
period May 1 to November 30 inclusive. (Check with nearest
Forestry/Wildlife Office).
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To
discharge or handle a firearm while hunting without exercising
reasonable care for the safety of other persons. |
Hunting Near Wood
Cutting Operations
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Hunters are
advised that it is illegal to discharge a firearm within 1000
meters of a commercial wood cutting operation that has been
clearly marked by signs stating "No Hunting". |
Bows and Arrows
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It
is unlawful: |
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To hunt any
wildlife with a cross bow and arrows.
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To hunt any
wildlife with an arrow tipped with poison or a drug.
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To hunt any
wildlife with an arrow equipped with barbed or explosive
arrowheads. |
Hunting at Night
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It is
unlawful to hunt any game with night lights of any description. |
Sunday Hunting
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It is
unlawful to hunt any game on Sunday with a firearm. |
Dogs
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It is
unlawful to take a dog unleashed or to run in any area frequented
by wildlife from April 1st to August 31st
inclusive.
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A Wild Life
Officer may destroy any dog found to be harassing wildlife. |
Wounded Animals
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Any person
who kills, cripples or wounds any game animal shall make all
reasonable efforts to retrieve that animal. |
Aircraft and Vehicles
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It
is unlawful: |
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To
chase or harass any wildlife with any aircraft, motor vehicle,
boat, snow-machine or all-terrain vehicle of any type.
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To
hunt any wildlife with, or possess any loaded firearm on, any
aircraft, motor vehicle, snow machine, or all-terrain vehicle of
any type. Such vehicles may be used for transportation to and from
a hunting area and for transporting any game taken, except where
restrictions apply to the use of all-terrain vehicles.
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To
use any aircraft to search for or locate any wildlife for hunting
on your own behalf or on behalf of any other person. |
Guides
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It
is unlawful: |
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To act as a
guide without a valid guide’s licence.
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For a
guide, while so employed, to kill or take game.
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For a
guide, while so employed, to accept meat in payment or partial
payment or services rendered. |
Export of Game
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If you have
a valid hunting licence and an export permit, you may export or
take out of the Province any game legally taken. Export permits
are available free from any Regional Forestry/Wildlife Office.
Federal Department of Agriculture Regulations prohibit the use of
used burlap or other used bags. Use new wrapping material only. |
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