Multiple Weapons while Hunting

[Fisherman]

I know this was discussed a bit a while back, found this on another site..I do stray a bit now and then.. , maybe useful to some. Here's the link and scroll down to magicman. My link

[Terry]

you have to be a member to see what you are posting about

[Nipfisher]

Here is the post from the OOD Community Forums. I hope you all do not pursecute me for being a member with them too

 

Thank you for your questions. I will begin by making an assumption – that you hold both a small game licence and a valid licence for deer or moose, depending on which you are hunting.

 

The actual regulation that sets out these rules is Ontario Regulation 665/98 (Hunting) made under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997. The pertinent sections are 69 and 70:

69. The classes of firearm set out in column 2 of the Table to this section, each consisting of the firearms set out in column 3, are prescribed for the purpose of this Regulation and Ontario Regulation 670/98 (Open Seasons — Wildlife) as the classes of firearm that a person may use or carry to hunt deer or moose.

 

70. A person who hunts deer or moose shall not use or carry a firearm unless the firearm is of a class specified for use during the open season applicable to the species, person and area in Ontario Regulation 670/98 (Open Seasons — Wildlife). O. Reg. 581/99, s. 4.

 

So, in answer to your questions:

 

Q1. Is it legal to carry more than one gun at a time?

 

Generally, yes, as long as each gun being carried is of a type allowed for hunting moose or deer, as the case may be, during the season in which you are carrying the guns. For example, during a shotgun season for deer, you may carry two (or more) shotguns. However, you could not carry a shotgun and a rifle, even if the rifle was a .22 for hunting small game.

 

There are some exceptions. If you are hunting migratory birds, you may only have one shotgun that is loaded and unencased. You may have a second shotgun, but it must be unloaded and in a case.

 

If you are hunting with an apprentice hunter, the mentor and apprentice are restricted to a single firearm between them.

 

Q2. Can one carry a shotgun for small game and a rifle for large game simultaneously?

 

Yes, provided that it is a deer or moose season that allows for the use of a rifle. (If you are bear hunting, there is no restriction on the types of firearms that you may carry for hunting.)

 

Q3. Can one carry a 12gauge shotgun loaded with slugs or buckshot and have birdshot in their pocket for small game in case the opportunity arises?

 

Yes, provided that it is a moose or deer season that allows the use of shotguns.

 

Q4. Can one carry more than one muzzle loader at a time loaded?

 

Yes, subject to the exception for apprentice hunters mentioned in Q1 above.

 

Q5. Can one have a .22 cal for small game while bow hunting for large game?

 

This depends on which season for moose or deer you are hunting in. If it is a moose or deer season that is restricted to the use of bows, then you may not carry a rifle of any type while hunting moose or deer. Same for a deer season that allows the use of shotguns and bows, but not rifles. If it is a moose or deer season that allows the use of rifles as well as bows and you are choosing to hunt the big game species with a bow, you could carry the .22 for small game. If you are hunting bear, you may carry a .22 for small game while hunting bear (as long as you are licensed for bear).

 

I trust this answers your questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

David Critchlow

 

David Critchlow

Provincial Enforcement Specialist

Policy, Standards and Training Section

Enforcement Branch

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

 

(705) 755-1437 (705) 755-1437

[misfish]

It,s another great site.

 

 

I read this and would like an answer from David Critchlow regaurding my question about having a shotgun/crossbowbow at the same time. I know I recieved one already from a different person,but from what I read,it would not be illegal,where the response I got,said it would.

 

Thanks Erich for posting.

 

 

I,ll let you know what happens.

 

Also I would think this would be a good page to print off,just incase.

Edited November 11, 2010 by BrianB

[smally21]

they are not weapons they are firearms. just a small point but dont get used referring to your firearms as weapons!

good luck and thanks for sharing your research!