Hunting

• Conservation group buys out hunting rights in B.C. rainforest to protect wildlife

  Raincoast says in a statement the purchase makes the environmental group the largest hunting tenure holder in B.C., with six tenures covering more than 56,000 square kilometres.

  Environment

  Jan 4
  
• 3rd First Nation group wants use of Jasper National Park, saying they were evicted in 1911

  The Aseniwuche Winewak Nation, based in Grande Cache, said it wants in on a deal signed with the Simpcw and Stoney First Nations.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2023
  
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• Warning for Sask. hunters goes out as dry conditions expected through Fall

  A warning is going out to Saskatchewan hunters as dry conditions are expected to persist throughout Fall, keeping wildfire risk above average.

  Environment

  Sep 6, 2023
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• Ontario military commander charged after gun fired from boat, found in canal

  Col. Leif Dahl faces five charges after OPP allege he fired a gun from a boat in the Murray Canal at protected wildlife. Dahl has been commander of 8 Wing Trenton since July 2022.

  Crime

  Aug 29, 2023
• 2 hunters fined for shooting deer on private property in Minden

  Court heard that in November 2018, two men shot a white-tailed deer on land that was posted as private property and then entered the site to retrieve the animal.

  Crime

  Aug 11, 2023
• Birth of 2 bison calves makes history: Métis Nation of Alberta

  The Métis Nation of Alberta is celebrating the birth of two bison calves at a cultural park northeast of Edmonton.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
• Ontario set to expand areas where dogs can learn to hunt live coyotes in penned areas

  Hunters say there is a growing demand for the dog sport, which is often referred to as training and trialing, while animal advocates call it a cruel practice for the captive prey.

  Canada

  May 5, 2023
• Saskatchewan hunters can start applying for big game draw on May 1

  Saskatchewan hunters hoping to hunt elk, moose, pronghorn or mule deer will be able to apply online for the big game draw starting on Monday.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2023
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• Two Manitoba outfitters lose licences in conservation probe sparked by black bear hunting

  Two Manitoba businesses have had their outfitting licences pulled by the province after a long investigation by the Conservation Officer Service.

  Crime

  Mar 30, 2023
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• Hunter fined, licence suspended after deer shot on private property in Peterborough County

  An Ontario court heard how a man in November 2020 pulled over on a public road, fatally shot a deer on private property in Selwyn Township and made no effort to retrieve it.

  Crime

  Mar 13, 2023