:mad: WTH is going on in Northumberland County?
https://globalnews.ca/news/7299649/f...0proposed%20by
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:mad: WTH is going on in Northumberland County?
https://globalnews.ca/news/7299649/f...0proposed%20by
I particularly like the part where they insinuate that hunters will illegally park within the forest causing damage..... seems like some folks are taking advantage of extraordinary times.
the problem is the last line of the article
"County council will further review the impacts of all hunting in the county forest on other users, wildlife, plants and unique habitats at a future meeting."
Seeks someone has an agenda. Can't really use summer use stats to determone fall use interaction.
A fairer alternative would of been to alternate huntingdays and closed days as alot of other multi use areas such as Luther and Fingal.
So what is the MNR and ODD doing. Hunting in CA area is part of the mangement plan for CAs
I don’t think the parking issue is an insinuation. If it’s anything like the CA land around here, guys park wherever, tear up the place with four wheelers, and leave garbage all over the place....Quote:
Originally Posted by dean.f
That may be the case, most of the CA land I use is well fenced and gated so parking is usually on the road to prevent that from happening.
Curious..does anyone know if there are that many 'Fall' Turkey Hunters in that area. I know VERY few guys Hunt them around here .
Here in Kemptville we have a piece of crown land that is a tree farm right on the edge of town that hosts a one week Bow's only deer hunt. The area is full of dog walkers and hikers and when I spoke to the fella that is in charge he says there has never been a conflict. Signs are posted to give the users a heads up, that there is Hunting going on and everyone seems to get along.
Sounds like a few 'Karen's" bent the ear of someone on the council and it was unilaterally approved without open debate.
Does anyone not see an issue with "Hunting is allowed " ....deer hunting is OK ,but turkey is not ?
Glen
Yep,for me that's a million dollar question. The Northumberland Forest was closed to all hunting several years ago west of Hwy#45. On the east side,only a small area is used for Deer hunting. Northumberland County council seems to be solidly in the "anti-hunter" camp. It should be time during the next municipal elections for electors to show those antis the door.Quote:
Originally Posted by G Skinner
excatly trimmer, northumberland residents need to remember these council members during election time and show them the door...Quote:
Originally Posted by trimmer21
I think we all have to consider Counsellors and mayors. If it gun control, 4 wheelers laws ,gun discharge or hunting to many antis out to take away are sports
Be careful, they'll take away deer hunting too, the way things are going ... the general public is clueless, unless you are talking about Kanye West or Kim Kardashian ... oh, and everyone is apparently a COVID expert.Quote:
Originally Posted by G Skinner
i wonder if its the misconception that the spring turkey is where people get shot the most and is the most different, not realizing that other game is open?
or are there rules about other small game and waterfowl too there?
No incidents of that nature have ever been reported that would lead to any misconceptions. County council has arbitrarily shut down hunting on their public properties without regard to other open seasons. Their reasoning is unknown.Quote:
Originally Posted by punkrockerpj
I just found out that the OFAH makes yearly donations to several Conservation Authorities that support hunting and angling to provide assistance with maintenance and various other projects. I sure hope Northumberland County Forest isn't one of them.