Question about Regs - Hunting from a Boat on the Rideau * Near Kemptville

[redd foxx]

It surprises me at how many that not only don't know the rules, but provide incorrect info....

Amen to that brother!!

[crosshair]

Third time's a charm. Glad someone on here knows the rules!

It surprises me at how many that not only don't know the rules, but provide incorrect info....

It surprises me how many people come here for advice and to ask questions (because their interpretation of the regs may differ from others) only to get beat down by people like you.

I would only imagine from your response of "wrong"... Instead of participating in offering up info (which is what people are looking to this forum for in this case) that you knew everything without a doubt the first day you started to hunt?

I get that people offer up the incorrect information, and yes that can potentially caise a problem for someone, but in reading the posts on this thread it seems clear to me that the information given is due to "their" own interpretation of the regs. Be it correct or not, you have given nothing to this thread or the OP's question aside from your arrogance and negativity.

TR took a moment to explain how the responses weren't totally correct and backed it up with information and reasoning as to why. It's not that hard of a thing to do. It's what keeps newer members like myself coming back.

I'm a big boy and can handle being told I'm wrong about something, but if you're going to flat out tell me so, then please enlighten me as to why. Don't stir the pot for no reason.

[brent]

It surprises me how many people come here for advice and to ask questions (because their interpretation of the regs may differ from others) only to get beat down by people like you.

I would only imagine from your response of "wrong"... Instead of participating in offering up info (which is what people are looking to this forum for in this case) that you knew everything without a doubt the first day you started to hunt?

I get that people offer up the incorrect information, and yes that can potentially caise a problem for someone, but in reading the posts on this thread it seems clear to me that the information given is due to "their" own interpretation of the regs. Be it correct or not, you have given nothing to this thread or the OP's question aside from your arrogance and negativity.

TR took a moment to explain how the responses weren't totally correct and backed it up with information and reasoning as to why. It's not that hard of a thing to do. It's what keeps newer members like myself coming back.

I'm a big boy and can handle being told I'm wrong about something, but if you're going to flat out tell me so, then please enlighten me as to why. Don't stir the pot for no reason.

I went back and edited my responses. Hopefully that enlightens you.

PS.....I didn't beat down anyone for asking a question. I responded to people making a statement who were wrong.

[redd foxx]

The problem with what occurs is that some people will take the answers as the gospel truth and that won't fly if they get caught doing something wrong in the field. I think the way people word their answers could be better ...like saying "my interpretation".. etc that way they are not trying to indicate that it is necessarily the way it is but the way they see it. The best way might be to copy the sections of the acts that pertain to a question and let people interpret it for themselves. (this still can be problem - the interpretation thing).

I don't pretend to be an expert that's why I try to search for the law. It is available at e-laws on the internet and they are listed alphabetically for the Provincial ones and all the regulations are there as well. Takes a bit of reading but it's there.

There are some posters who make the info sound iron clad that may not be correct and some newcomers could get in trouble if they followed that legal advice.

[redd foxx]

I might also add that there are probably posters on here that do provide the correct information who are C.O.'s or other LEO's , maybe even lawyers. Problem is they are afraid to identify themselves for fear of getting beat up by some others over some issues or interpretations.

[brent]

The problem with what occurs is that some people will take the answers as the gospel truth and that won't fly if they get caught doing something wrong in the field. I think the way people word their answers could be better ...like saying "my interpretation".. etc that way they are not trying to indicate that it is necessarily the way it is but the way they see it. The best way might be to copy the sections of the acts that pertain to a question and let people interpret it for themselves. (this still can be problem - the interpretation thing).

I don't pretend to be an expert that's why I try to search for the law. It is available at e-laws on the internet and they are listed alphabetically for the Provincial ones and all the regulations are there as well. Takes a bit of reading but it's there.

There are some posters who make the info sound iron clad that may not be correct and some newcomers could get in trouble if they followed that legal advice.

Agreed...."because your buddy or uncle told you", is really not good research when it comes to knowing the rules and regulations.

For the most part, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and the Migratory Bird Act, are pretty straight forward and easy to find and read.

[Sinker]

The biggest problem is people confusing the FWCA with the MBCA.

If its not waterfowl, FWCA. Waterfowl have a separate set of federal rules that are all found and easy to read in the MBCA.

S.

[Dead Ringer]

Opinions are fine when someone asks about what the best shot shell is. But when speaking about rules and laws, one should at least preface their opinion with "I think" if they are unsure. Redd did that and I apologize if it seemed like I was giving him a hard time, but the next reply was so absolute sounding that one might mistake it for correct.

[Hawkeye021182]

Hey Guys, - Since I started this free-for-all I thought I'd better just chirp up and let everyone know how it went.

Got out there last night about 4pm and put out about 30 dekes. 5 geese, 15 Mallards and a couple strings of divers. Hadn't even got the cover on the blind frame when 2 came in all cupped up about 5 yards over the decoys. Hadn't even reloaded after picking those up when 10 more came in and landed. I just left them sit - figured I was in for a hell of a night and didn't want to limit out 10 mins into the hunt. They eventually took off and I didn't see another bird within 1000 yards for the rest of the night. ha. Always the way.
No divers yet either - must be too early still.

There seemed to have been some discussion about types of hunting - i.e. from a boat, from a boat blind, from a boat beached on shore etc. etc. I have attached a couple pictures from last night including the rig I built for my fishing boat. Bought a nice camo mesh from a guy in Richmond last week to cover it up - he said it was from a Sherman Tank - ha!

Thanks again for all the advice lads.

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[redd foxx]

Hey Dead R....no need to apologise. No offence taken.

Redd