How far from road to shoot ducks?
this is what I have found,
It is unlawful to: 8. discharge a weapon within 183 m (200 yards) or cause a projectile from a weapon to pass within 183 m (200 yards) of any occupied building. Owners, occupants, or persons authorized by the owner or occupant are excepted, subject to local bylaws. 9. discharge a firearm from or cause a projectile from a firearm to pass along or across: a) a provincial highway, b) a road that is paved, oiled, graded or regularly maintained, unless - the road is held under any active disposition under the Public Lands Act or under an order under the Surface Rights Act, or - the person is hunting game birds with a shotgun under the authority of a licence. So, based off this information, does this mean if I am on a backroad, and am passing a field I have permission on that has ducks/geese on a pond within shooting range from the roadway, can I hop out of my truck, load my shotgun, and engage the birds from the dirt road? I know that I’m going to get people asking why I would want to do that as it’s not real hunting, I’m just wanting to know the legal aspect of it. Thank you in advance! |
Very good Question !
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Yes, assuming you are legal with everything else. You may be challenged on retrieval if shot on a pond with no method of recovery. Back road ditches often make excellent cover.
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I've used it for over forty years to retrieve dead Beaver. Never tried it on bird though. I have no place here to hunt birds over water, but I see no reason it wouldn't work. My setup is a collapsible rod loaded with 20 pound line. My float is 4 inches x 1 3/4" of willow branch with a 1/8" hole from end to end. I run a length of light hay wire through that, twist one end to make an eye, and attach a 2" wide treble hook to the other end. Held by an eye in the wire made by twisting that end. That's all there is to it. I made a hook protector by cutting a slot for the wire/line in the cap of a 2 1/2" wide medicine vial and I'm good to go. |
Buckshot, you could also try to get a dog, they work well. Good luck on your pond hunts.
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“not discharging a firearm while in or on any motorized land vehicle or trailer" is another line I found. So by the looks of things as long as I’m not touching the truck I will be okay. I’ll make sure to make my way into the ditch before I begin shooting just incase I can’t be on the gravel road. Better safe then sorry I guess. |
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