[4x4bowhunter]

Originally Posted by Buckshot82

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!

I believe you have to be in the ditch, not actually still on the road. But as long as you are shooting away from the road and not along it, you are good to go. lots of people walk the ditches looking for grouse or partridge and pheasant. One thing I am not sure about is how far from your vehicle you must be. I believe that is a federal firearms requirement and not in the hunting regulations. Something worth looking up.