Hunting with a bicycle

[finsfurfeathers]

Ok son I live by the motto if you got to ask if its ok to do something best not too do it.

[smallgamer]

Ok son I live by the motto if you got to ask if its ok to do something best not too do it.

Well pops, (I'm 53 btw) I'm not asking if it's OK. I'm asking what the legal ramifications are. Save your sanctimoniousness for someone who ain't been around the block.

[Pat32rf]

I figure that if we are not allowed some one WITH AUTHORITY will tell us in print.
You cannot chase an animal with a vehicle (powered by motor or muscle) in order to injure or kill it. You cannot have a loaded gun in/on a MOTORIZED vehicle. I have never seen anything that says you cannot have a loaded gun on a canoe, rowboat, roller skates, or bicycle!

[werner.reiche]

So what does that mean in regard to impaired operation of a canoe? Can one be charged for that?

Yes. There have even been people charged for impaired on floating air mattresses. It's an abuse of the law - but the purpose in the law of 'vessel' including non-motorized craft is likely related to larger sailboats - an impaired driver with a 30+ foot sailboat could be a bit of a problem.

[rick_iles]

Here ya go:

Loaded firearms in hunting areas
17. (1) A person who is in an area usually inhabited by wildlife or who is on the way to or from an area usually inhabited by wildlife shall not,
(a) have a loaded firearm in or on a conveyance or discharge a firearm from a conveyance, except if,
(i) the conveyance is a boat that is not a motorboat, or
(ii) the conveyance is a motorboat and the person is hunting migratory birds in accordance with the regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (Canada);
(b), (c) Repealed: 2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 2 (10).
(d) in a part of Ontario prescribed by the regulations, have a loaded firearm in, or discharge a firearm in or across, a right of way for public vehicular traffic; or
(e) in a part of Ontario to which clause (d) does not apply, discharge a firearm in or across the travelled portion of a right of way for public vehicular traffic. 1997, c. 41, s. 17 (1); 2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 2 (10).

Bicycles are conveyances !!!!!

[NewHunterWhitby]

The new fat tire mountain bikes will take you anywhere you want to go, but I'd question the legality (not to mention the safety) of having a loaded gun while riding it. I used mine this spring to scout some deer lands for the fall, I like that I can cover a lot more ground than hiking, but it's more peaceful than taking an ATV.

I also used it for a turkey hunt, I wish I had a picture of me riding with a shotgun strapped across my back and a turkey bungee'ed to the rear rack!

[rick_iles]

The new fat tire mountain bikes will take you anywhere you want to go, but I'd question the legality (not to mention the safety) of having a loaded gun while riding it. I used mine this spring to scout some deer lands for the fall, I like that I can cover a lot more ground than hiking, but it's more peaceful than taking an ATV.

I also used it for a turkey hunt, I wish I had a picture of me riding with a shotgun strapped across my back and a turkey bungee'ed to the rear rack!

Theres no question of the legality of a loaded firearm on a conveyance.....

[smallgamer]

Yes. There have even been people charged for impaired on floating air mattresses. It's an abuse of the law - but the purpose in the law of 'vessel' including non-motorized craft is likely related to larger sailboats - an impaired driver with a 30+ foot sailboat could be a bit of a problem.

Thank you. Your explanation demonstrates the logic in this.

[brent]

Actually, FWIW, a canoe is not a motor vehicle under the code, where impaired operation is concerned.
It is a vessel.

yes, I agree....and a vessel is considered "a motor vehicle" as far as impaired goes......bottom line, you can technically be charged for impaired driving in a canoe......

[rick_iles]

yes, I agree....and a vessel is considered "a motor vehicle" as far as impaired goes......bottom line, you can technically be charged for impaired driving in a canoe......

Sorry Brent, but a vessel is by no means considered a "Motor Vehicle". The code is specific in the definition of a motor vehicle. Vessels are another class all together where impaired driving offences are concerned.