Testing deer for CWD
Testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) will be carried out in two zones this fall. Hunters in these zones are asked to submit samples.
Ask A CO: Wearing orange for big game
A reader asks if you must wear orange in a municipality that does not allow Sunday gun hunting, if you're bowhunting on Sunday for big game.
Ask A CO: Carrying shotguns and muzzleloaders
A reader asks if they're able to carry shotguns and muzzleloaders at the same time during the controlled deer hunt that is open for both.
Ask A CO: Pursuing coyote while deer hunting
A reader asks if they can pursue coyote with a shotgun and coyote tag if they are with a person deer hunting with a tag during the bow season.
Ask a CO: Using a buttstock holder
A reader asks if they're allowed to leave cartridges in their buttstock holder while their rifle is encased in an ATV gun holder.
Drone scouting considerations
You can’t see things like tracks, beds, and other sign, but the aerial view gives a general idea of an area warranting a second look on foot.
Ask a CO: To hunt together
A reader asks can two people hunt together for different species, provided they are both following the species rules.
Ask a CO: On COs entering private property
A reader asks if a conservation officer can enter private property using a private laneway or if they have to enter through the bush.
Ask a CO: Hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat
A reader asks about the provincial and federal rules when it comes to hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat.