First stage of buyback moving ahead
The first stage of the buyback of what the government calls “military-style assault rifles” will involve industry and retailers.
New Bill C-21 amendment introduced
A new amendment to Bill C-21, which would prohibit many common hunting rifles and shotguns, was introduced on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Praising old-school gear
Many anglers and hunters are still quite comfortable and happy using hand-me-down gear that’s been in the family for generations.
Bill C-21 amendments withdrawn
The federal government has unexpectedly withdrawn two highly contentious firearm law amendments that would have banned hundreds of firearms, many commonly used by hunters.
List of guns banned by amendment revealed
A full list of firearms that would be banned by an amendment to federal Bill C-21 has been revealed.
Amendment would ban some semi-auto rifles, shotguns
A federal government amendment to firearms Bill C-21 proposes to ban some semi-auto shotguns and/or centrefire rifles.
Remaining calm when lost
I might not have been lost, but a sense of panic grew in me with each passing ridge, and no familiar landmarks. STOP offers safety reminders.
Hunter help sought for monitoring CWD
The province is asking hunters to submit deer samples as part of continuing chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance efforts.
Buyback program compensation proposed
Compensation for the “assault-style” firearms banned two years ago through an order-in-council (OIC) has been proposed.