goodbye Hunting in Hamilton

[sickofitall]

Don't buy the "Greenbelt" designation as anything special. We had the signs up here on the 401 between Salem Rd in Ajax across to Brock st in Whitby, then the signs disappeared overnight and the new 412 Toll connector to the new 407 east went in. Back filled a nice swamp by the Lynde creek the waterfowl used to like to use and they laid waste to the "Greenspace" in short order. Politicians saying one thing to look like they give a crap and then doing the exact opposite when it suits their agenda.

[huntingdad]

Maybe the city should be enlightened to how thunder bay has handled this. Government agencies like to save work and time and copy other government agencies. Of course thunder bay voters would have a very different view of urban hunting than Hamilton voters.
I live in the golden horseshoe in a no discharge zone. When speaking with farmers it seems most of the permission to hunt here is held by cops. A couple of weeks ago there were waterfowl hunters going for the entire day. They were no more than 2 kms from new neighborhoods and stores. No one did anything to stop it all day. Fine with me but my poor dog was a wreck. She doesn't like guns.

HD

[fishslayer]

One thing is for sure. Hamilton's Mayor, made it very clear off the top of his mandate that he wanted a total ban on guns in Hamilton. This was due to a couple of closely timed shootings downtown, very near the time he became Mayor. So we have to contend with that.

[maximum chaos]

thanks for the info, i live in the area and had debated on going to the meeting in binbrook. i will definitely goto the next meeting please keep us posted. also very happy that my ofah dues are going to good use and doing what they are meant to do.

[mcrae]

Update....

Just wanting to keep everyone up to speed, the OFAH has made initial contact with the City of Hamilton's Bylaw Enforcement Manager. We have formally requested to be included in the creation/amendment process to ensure that hunting/recreational shooting opportunities aren't overly restricted/eliminated, while continuing to respect public safety.

It is our understanding that we will be given that opportunity, and hope to be involved in those conversations very soon.

[Hunter John]

Thanks mcrae.

[Redbull]

Update....

Just wanting to keep everyone up to speed, the OFAH has made initial contact with the City of Hamilton's Bylaw Enforcement Manager. We have formally requested to be included in the creation/amendment process to ensure that hunting/recreational shooting opportunities aren't overly restricted/eliminated, while continuing to respect public safety.

It is our understanding that we will be given that opportunity, and hope to be involved in those conversations very soon.

Great to hear, thank you for following-up

RB

[ridgrunner]

Glad to see ofah and others stepping up.. Keep this at the top of the forum
plan to attend. Let's get out in force

[one shot scott]

This hits close to home and I had no idea, looks like I should make plans to attend on the 4th. Thanks OFAH and O.P

[GooseHound82]

One thing is for sure. Hamilton's Mayor, made it very clear off the top of his mandate that he wanted a total ban on guns in Hamilton. This was due to a couple of closely timed shootings downtown, very near the time he became Mayor. So we have to contend with that.

the big issue here is they want to ban "ALL Weapons" including bows, guns, air guns.....like mentioned prior, we knew the changed were comming in developed areas, however, changing this bylaw will include huge areas of open farmland in the east and will eliminate all hunting in those areas.

We will definatly keep this post updated, I had a good chat with Mcrae, OFHA is on board as he noted in another post...I will add posts about future meetings as they come up. Glad to see everyones interest and concern, Its seems like the city was trying to sneak this in quietly and I am glad I made it to the meeting. Looking forward to seeing everyone out at the next meeting!