Legality question ?

[Sinker]

Do you really think a CO would charge my son for "hunting" just because he is blowing a duck or goose call in the blind??

I don't think there is a CO in ON that would. Gimme a break.

S.

[Cintax]

Do you really think a CO would charge my son for "hunting" just because he is blowing a duck or goose call in the blind??

I don't think there is a CO in ON that would. Gimme a break.

S.

I guess that would depend on how old your son is. :P

[Sinker]

Regardless of age, that would be pretty poor judgement on any CO IMO.

I plan to take a couple kids this fall who have never been hunting. I've already bought them duck calls to practice on, and I plan to have them use them when we go......at least try them out.

[rick_iles]

Do you really think a CO would charge my son for "hunting" just because he is blowing a duck or goose call in the blind??

I don't think there is a CO in ON that would. Gimme a break.

S.

I have run into a couple who most certainly would, if he was of a chargeable age !!!!

[skeeter1]

It's funny, I read many of the posts on this forum and think..........Man these CO's are an ornry bunch, running around and handing out fines like candy on Halloween. Then I meet up with one (I've even hunted with a couple) and he is actually a sensible person, not this charge crazed maniac portrayed on here, I bet maybe they even drink beer Sinker, I think your safe.

[400bigbear]

Yes there are anal pricks in every profession especially some in law enforcement but most would let it fly as long as only one shooter is involved . I always had kids involved and a wife too that were not licensed at the time and ran across my share of CO's and never a problem . Just like Sinker . I'll continue like always and won't lose any sleep over it .

TD

[Bluebulldog]

Do you really think a CO would charge my son for "hunting" just because he is blowing a duck or goose call in the blind??

I don't think there is a CO in ON that would. Gimme a break.

S.

Maybe not. But, they can. That's the point.

I'd say it probably depends on age, and what kind of day the CO was having.

[Sinker]

It's funny, I read many of the posts on this forum and think..........Man these CO's are an ornry bunch, running around and handing out fines like candy on Halloween. Then I meet up with one (I've even hunted with a couple) and he is actually a sensible person, not this charge crazed maniac portrayed on here, I bet maybe they even drink beer Sinker, I think your safe.

I know I'm safe, no worries there.

I think your charge crazed maniacs are the "Internet Police".

How do you think I got started into hunting? I was in the blind as soon as I could walk and hold a duck call. My old man and I have sat in the blind with a CO many times while I called the ducks in....too young to hunt....but a better caller than the old man.

Some of these guys think CO's are out to nail you for everything and anything to the letter of the law. We're talking about taking a newbie, or a kid hunting....

S.

[Bluebulldog]

Agreed.

Most COs wouldn't give a hoot. I got started the same way you did.

There are a lot of newbies out there who are going to read these posts though. Saying "you're fine" is a bit of a blanket statement, and an incorrect one.

A CO wouldn't necessarily have an issue with a kid in a blind calling. Define a "kid"? What you're answer is may be different from someone else. 10? 12? 16? maybe even 18?

Just because, let's put this another way....."son....walk along that fenceline opposite us and see if you can get those turkeys in the field to move this way...."

It's all in the interpretation.

[JBen]

"know your safe"?

Wouldn't that fall under "knowing your safe taking pics of fish caught Out of Season" which the MNR has said, it's illegal?

The problem with these kinds of transgressions is "who gets to draw the line".
So in some books, it's ok to break the letter of the law.....and in others it's not ok...How do you feel about going 1 over limit Sinker? Or if not that, whats your take on using electronic calls?

Question 160: Is it illegal to spot light for deer or moose at night if you don't have a weapon in your possession?
Asked February 9, 2003
Answer from the MNR
Generally, it is legal to spot deer or moose at night as long as you don't have any firearms in your possession. However, "hunting" in the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act includes "searching for,…," or if the animal is "injured,…,or harrassed" as a result of your actions. Therefore you could be charged with night hunting if it is deemed that you harassed or injured the animal in question by virtue of your activity.

Theres no "interpretation" or grey area's.
If your actions result in game being harassed, injured or killed....You are hunting.

The law says it quite clearly, someone who is not a hunter (unliscenced) working calls while someone else shoots is "hunting". And therefore it would be illegal. in plain English

Poaching.

Now, whether or not a CO would lay charges is up to the CO and no-one else.
But no matter how its sliced, its poaching, hunting without a liscence

I wont get into debates about the Spirit and the Letter. Just saying, the letter of the law says its poaching.