Is my hunting licence valid in BC? Can I get a BC licence without additional testing?
Any input would be appreciated
Peter
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Is my hunting licence valid in BC? Can I get a BC licence without additional testing?
Any input would be appreciated
Peter
A call to BC would be prudent however a BC one would be creds to get one here so I would imagine vica versa.
If you mean is your deer and small game license valid in other provinces then NO. Each province has it's own regualtions and they can vary greatly from province to province. What is legal here might be illegal there. Your PAL will be valid in any place in Canada and your Huntersafety is usually valid, most provinces (I think) will take anothere provinces Hunter safety course at par.
You should really check the Ministry's site for the Province you are interested in.
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Originally Posted by bbqguy
Your Migratory Bird is valid anywhere in Canada. However, you may want to check provincial regulations as some also require a provincial licence.
Other provinces and US states require every hunter to buy their license. The pre-requisite to buy a non-resident license is that,in order to do so,one most show proof of current and valid qualification from any other jurisdiction. That is where our licences come into play. The same also works for non-residents coming into Ontario.
I believe your asking: Is your "Hunter Safety Couse " Valid throughout the country?
YES!
You need to bring proof of passing the course, and you can purchase licences that are open to non-residents. Simply showing a recently purchased hunting licence from your home province, usually is proof that you have taken the "HUNTER SAFETY COURSE"
Not sure if the same goes for the Turkey Hunting Course - I don't think so!
MC
It depends. If you're going on a trip you wont be required to re-test in another province. You will have to buy thje appropriate license for that province though.
If you're moving, you may have too re-test. Not sure about BC. I know if you move to Ontario from elsewhere you have to take the Ontario Hunter Education test here.
Right...current valid licence and buy provincal non residence tags.Quote:
Originally Posted by trimmer21
Thanks to all. It would be a non resident licence I will need.
As we are on the topic. I am flying to Edmonton next Wednesday to buy a house. I intend at that time to change my drivers licence as to have proof of living there for 6 months prior to the hunt next fall. That will make me a legal resident of Alberta. Do you think I will have to take another safety course?
I f the rules are the same as here you should be able to challenge their test.Quote:
Originally Posted by woody1948
I doubt you will need anything but your Ontario hunting licence.
Make sure it is legal to hold two different provincial driver's licences though. I know that here in the NWT they are very scrupulous about proving residency for certain things. You may have to surrender your Ontario driver's licence.
Lots of good hunting in AB within reasonable distance of Edmonchuck. I was in Cold Lake for 9 years and loved it.
I guess when you return to camp next year, you'll be a non-resident and will be paying more for a fishing license?Quote:
Originally Posted by woody1948
Here you go....all the info you need.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife...g/regulations/
Thanks Kilo, I appreciate it. I have purchased a small acreage outside Forestburg, east of Camrose.
Maurice, I am a senior, lol
pointers rule, thank you for the BC regs, lol
LOL, ok your welcome....they were for the OP who asked about Hunting Licenses in BC.Quote:
Originally Posted by woody1948
When you come, also change your OHIP to Alberta health. The number you recieve will be proof of residency as well as you DL. Have you been here before? Good hunting by Drayton Valley, WMU 339. PM me before you leave.Quote:
Originally Posted by woody1948
Woody 1948,When you go for your hunting and fishing license here you just go to your local hunting supply store, most Canadian Tire stores have them, (and they also sell rifles here as well) You fill out an application writting your DL, proof of hunting safety from somewhere else, and ususally they will want your Alberta Health number. Fill all that out payan 8 dollar win card fee, and then your concervation fees, then what ever licenses you want.
Thank you for your response BW, I will do it just as you say.
When you get here, if you want I could share some of my hunting areas with you, or just go for coffee.... Welcome to Alberta
Your generosity makes me want to move to AB even more now. A question, where in Alberta do you have to go for Elk? Are they widespread across the province?Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackwolf
BW...both of my daughters live in Alberta. I was there this past September to visit my oldest in Calgary. The youngest is in Edmonton. I am trying to convince the youngest to get a hunting course so she can take me elk hunting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackwolf
Elk hunting in Alberta is on my Bucket List. If my wife didn't have family here in Ontario we would be moving there. I even bought a 338 Win Mag to make sure that I have a suitable tool for the job. I envy you being out there. Absolutely god's country.
pm me....Quote:
Originally Posted by DGearyFTE
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Originally Posted by MDR
Elk are generally in the foothills and the mountain regions. PM me