Use of Dogs for tracking downed or injured big game

[kunuka]

I phoned MNR to inquire if a licence was required for an on leash tracking dog and was told yes it was .I also asked if
a separate dog licence was required for each species of game the answer --- yes.

Has anyone on the forum got a different answer from them on this subject ?

I understand that you cannot hunt with dogs in some WMU's but you can still track with them is this correct?

Also, If this discussion has already been had please refer me .

[werner.reiche]

No special license required for small game.
Is there a special license for 'tracking'? Normally a big game license for a dog covers all of bear/deer/moose - it's one license.
I think they did away with the requirement for a dog license for raccoons.

You can track big game with the dog on a leash in WMUs where dogs are generally prohibited for big game hunting or during bow season.

[kunuka]

No special license required for small game.
Is there a special license for 'tracking'? Normally a big game license for a dog covers all of bear/deer/moose - it's one license.
I think they did away with the requirement for a dog license for raccoons.

You can track big game with the dog on a leash in WMUs where dogs are generally prohibited for big game hunting or during bow season.

Thanks Werner
If then you only need one dog licence to hunt, Deer,Bear or Moose and there is not a species specific dog licence nor a separate " Tracking Dog " licence ,then logically I only need one dog licence to either hunt or track Deer,Bear or Moose where permitted.

This makes more sense than the info that the MNR provided since you cannot hunt Elk with a dog
but you can use a leashed tracking dog to help locate shot game.

[werner.reiche]

Thanks Werner
If then you only need one dog licence to hunt, Deer,Bear or Moose and there is not a species specific dog licence nor a separate " Tracking Dog " licence ,then logically I only need one dog licence to either hunt or track Deer,Bear or Moose where permitted.

This makes more sense than the info that the MNR provided since you cannot hunt Elk with a dog
but you can use a leashed tracking dog to help locate shot game.

Just checked the regs - license is still required for raccoon hunting.
They list a 'dog' license under each of deer/bear/moose - but its the same license. You buy one for the dog, but it's good for all three.

Not much in the regs related to tracking:

NEW – Use of Tracking Dogs for Big Game Retrieval
The use of leashed dogs to track and retrieve wounded big game is now permitted during all big game hunting seasons. For more information, please call 1-800-667-1940.

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[kunuka]

Called 1-800-667-1940. again and got the same person she quoted from the fish and game act for ELK and stated "the leashed dog must be licensed"
and also said that "Moose and Deer dog licences are the same but Bear dog licences may be separate .LOL

She is seeking clarification and will call me back.

[Cass]

Yes you need a license and yes it is for each species. Please check out the link in my signature

[kunuka]

Yes you need a license and yes it is for each species. Please check out the link in my signature

Cass , Signature ?

[Cass]

Biggamesearchon.com

[werner.reiche]

Yes you need a license and yes it is for each species. Please check out the link in my signature

one license for all species - not a separate one for each, correct?

[kunuka]

Biggamesearchon.com

I am getting conflicting information. How can dog licences be species specific ?
Dog Licenses are issued by the MNR for the purpose of hunting not tracking, when Elk hunting you are not allowed to hunt with dogs
But when tracking injured or downed Elk with a dog you are required to have a "licensed"dog on a leash no longer than 10 M . Dog licences are not available for Elk hunting therefore dog licencing for hunting or on leash tracking is not species specific,logically?