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Major regulation changes in the 2014-2016 synopsis COMPULSORY INSPECTION CENTRES Qualfied Compulsory Inspectors will provide this service at the locations listed below. Please see the Ministry website or contact the regional office for more information. www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ ci.html.CI Locations: Creston, Revelstoke, Radium Hot Springs, Sparwood, Cranbrook, Fruitvale, Nakusp Regional Office, Cranbrook: (250) 489-8540 Nelson: (250) 354-6333 CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE DISTRICT OFFICES Please call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an appointment: • Castlegar - 1-877-333-8537 • Cranbrook - 1-877-333-8537 • Creston - 1-877-333-8537 • Fernie - 1-877-333-8537 • Invermere - (250) 342-4266 • Nelson - 1-877-333-8537 • Golden - 1-877-333-8537 Major Regulation Changes for 2014 - 2016 1) Conversion of Mountain Goat General Open seasons in MUs 4-27, 4-34 to Limited Entry Hunting only. 2) Expanded spike-fork moose hunting opportunities.
Had it not been for a group of local sportsmen in 1955 there would be no East Kootenay Big Game Club. These sportsmen felt the need to recognize and record the tremendous quality of big game taken each year in the East Kootenay as well as other regions in British Columbia and Canada. This past March the Club held it's 60th annual awards banquet and wildlife fund-raiser with the theme " hunters giving back to wildlife"
To date we have donated over $135,000 for wildlife and vital land acquisitions. Thanks to our sponsors and the hunting fraternity for their continued support
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3) Any mule Deer buck seasons replaced with a 4 pt buck season. 4) Modifications to agricultural zone elk hunting opportunities. 5) Revised cougar seasons and female quota. 6) Two week extension to lynx hunt season. 7) New motor Vehicle Prohibitions on conservancy properties. 8) Amendments to the Teck Greenhills hunting and firearms prohibited area.
REDUCTION TARGETS:
Elk population reduction targets to address agricultural concerns have been achieved in the East Kootenay Trench, as per the Kootenay Elk Management Plan (available at www.env.gov.bc.ca/kootenay/emp/emp.htm), hence there will be very restricted cow and calf hunting opportunities for 2014 and 2015. Private land General Open Seasons have been established for a few select private land holdings. Landowners must be contacted well in advance of the hunting season. For more information see www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/ hunting/regulations/maps.html. For more information on elk population monitoring in the East Kootenays visit http://a100.gov.bc.ca/pub/siwe/ see Regulation Changes page 6 details.do?id=4428.
East Kootenay Big Game Club The Club sells annual memberships for $10 or life memberships for $100.
Please contact the following for more information. Wade Oakley Club President 489-3936 Enzo Caccavo, Vice President 426-7849 Frank Cross for Record Books and Life Memberships 489-3155 Wade Oakley, for Regular Memberships 489-3936
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COLLARED ANIMALS:
Several animals have been radio-collared for research in the Kootenay Region. These animals provide data on survival rates, habitat use, and migratory behaviour. If you harvest a radio-collared animal, please return the collar to the Ministry office in Cranbrook or Nelson to ensure the
necessary information is collected. Note: These regulation changes come from the 2014-2016 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis and are not meant as an exhaustive list. Please consult the synopsis for a full list of regulations for the area. The synopsis can be found online at: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/
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Those small mistakes that give you away to animals
Prey animals have keen senses, a trait that is known by hunters who don’t pay attention to their own noise and scent. Photo Submitted Apart from camouflage, it’s important to consider another factor in the art of making yourself invisible: eliminating human scents. Several companies promote their new lines of camouflage clothing by saying that if you wear them you will not be noticed by big game. This
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Getting meat for the family is only one reason to hunt
Hanging out with a group of friends who are getting back to their roots is a great side benefit of hunting. Photo Submitted Everyone has their own idea of what hunting is, like life I suppose, but let’s look at several points together which are often mentioned when a hunter is asked what he likes about his pastime. The first thing that people who don’t hunt or who are
anti-hunting will say is that a hunter participates in this activity to kill an animal and then store the meat in his freezer. Of course, the catching of game is our aim and tasting the meat without wasting any is a question of respecting nature. But there is much more to our activity than that. For many, this pastime helps them to get away from the daily routine: escaping into the wilds of nature is like getting back to our roots. Strolling through the forest, checking out the territory, daydreaming, is worth more than shooting the gun. Meeting with members of the group, making new friends, using new hunting tactics and preparing several months in advance are as much a part of the hunting trip as the few days that it lasts. And what about respect for nature and the environment? You should know that the people who are the first to defend animals are hunters who, worried about the decrease in the amount of game, have encouraged governments to take steps to protect the herds. Respect of the environment is a concern of the hunter. Lastly, if our hunting trips are not always successful in terms of game, the experience is always rewarding thanks to the dynamics of the group, the quest for the dream, relaxing moments and the challenge of the hunt when the game approaches and then disappears.... Finally, what we love about this activity is a bit of all this: an escape from daily life, deep in the forest, in search of an animal much more cunning than us and always difficult to track.
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The best way to start your hunting career is to be supervised by someone who will help you discover the secrets of hunting, the best hunting grounds, tactics and tricks of the trade, but especially the taste for adventure. The majority of beginners start under the supervision of a family member or a group of friends. But what should you do if you are alone? In the first place, you have to have the passion and the desire to invest in this activity. Everything starts in school, that’s to say by taking a course in how to handle a firearm, or a course and a skill-testing exam for the bow and arrow, with the purpose of obtaining a hunting certificate. With that in mind, it is important to pass the course well in advance of the hunting season in order to get the certificate (plasticized card) allowing you to purchase your license in time for the beginning of the season. During your classes, the other students will also be beginners and, by socializing with your classmates, you could easily develop friendly relations with someone and be invited to hunt with this new friend. He is perhaps luckier than you in having a family member or friend to supervise his first expeditions. The same tactic can be used at the archery club that you go to. Hunters are generous and if you are a good sport, you could receive that invitation that you are waiting for. Finally, talk about your new passion to your family and friends. Word-of-mouth can sometimes get you a long way and you could end up discovering a hunting companion you didn’t know about, who shares the same passion as you. If you don’t succeed in finding a hunting partner, you’ll have to make the decision of hunting alone which, for security’s sake, is not recommended. If hunting migratory birds interests you, I would recommend that you employ reputable, professional guides. It sometimes happens that they have places to fill in their groups. Don’t hesitate to tell them that you are a beginner and want to learn. With the experience gained from the advice you will receive, you will progress quickly and it’s quite possible that you’ll be invited to stay with the group. For small game hunting, you can hunt by the day at an outfitter or in a park. You can hunt alone but you must have a good sense of direction. I would suggest that you hunt with someone who perhaps doesn’t like hunting but who enjoys walking in the woods. It can be more complicated for big game hunting (moose, caribou, elk, deer) as in some areas of Canada moose hunting has to be done in a group because of the minimum number of licenses required for slaughtering. You could also look for ads placed by hunters looking for one or more partners. If you answer this kind of invitation, be sure to find out about all the conditions of the hunt and especially about the character of the other members of the group. It’s better to abstain if you don’t share the same objectives or values.
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The GOABC is pleased to formally announce our support of Conservation Visions Inc. and the Wild Harvest Initiative. The Wild Harvest Initiative might just be one of the most significant conservation projects that we have seen in our lifetime,” said Michael Schneider, Vice President of the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC). The Wild Harvest Initiative is a multi-year project designed to accurately measure the biomass of wild pro-
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Technology can save you time and cash before you even set foot in the wilderness. Photo Submitted Over the past few years, a constant stream of new products using the latest technologies has been developed for hunters. These include devices for all types of hunting or related areas. Needless to say, we’ve come a long way since hunters only had compasses or carved duck decoys as tools to help them track down or attract game. Now a hunting trip can begin at home by using a computer to locate and analyze hunting grounds. Hunters can also visit their hunting grounds and subsequently transfer data collected using a GPS to maps on their computers. This lets hunters become familiar with their territory so they can exploit strategic sectors. Astute hunters can also use motion-activated trail cameras to take photographs of the game in their territory. These devices can even transmit photos directly to a remote computer using cellphone radio waves. But that’s not all. Electronic game calls are now available for those who aren’t proficient enough in the art of calling game animals. And for those whose hearing is starting to deteriorate, there are also personal sound amplification devices that can be worn in the ear. Of course the most recent innovations are related to the virtual world. After all, it isn’t surprising that more and more mobile apps are available to hunters, including some for checking current hunting regulations.
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Doing your best to honour nature as a Kootenay hunter September 26, 2015, is National Hunting and Fishing Day. This event serves to highlight all the benefits of these age-old activities. After all, when done with care, hunting and fishing honour nature and let us enjoy the benefits of its resources. ADVENTURE Going hunting and fishing is an exhilarating experience. These sporting activities allow enthusiasts to sharpen their senses and improve their physical skills. Moreover, taking a deer or netting a salmon gives an indescribable sense of pride after hours of preparation and hard work. Who wants to get their photo taken with a piece of meat on a Styrofoam tray they bought at the grocery store? EXCEPTIONAL FOOD The nutritional quality of food caught during hunting and fishing expeditions is exceptional. However, to avoid contamination, it is essential to use proper handling and storage techniques. And of course, meat that you caught yourself always has a special taste that’s sure to bring back lots of great memories of previous outings. Isn’t it wonderful to cook something other than bland steaks and hamburgers once in a while? RESPECT FOR NATURE The respect and preservation of the natural environment should always be the goal of hunters and anglers. So, during your next hunting or fishing trip, make sure you leave
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Hunting with a bow requires extra thought and skills
Pictures from a trail cam set up by Darrin Brown as a prelude to his hunting season. Darrin Brown, local bowhunter and Senior Director with the Cranbrook Archery Club, has been working on his craft for a great many years now. Recently he gave a few pointers on bowhunting in the East Kootenay region. Q: What is so good about living in the area? A: The East Kootenays are a great place to live! We enjoy the use of vast areas of crown land and an opportunity to view a great variety of wildlife species only
Good luck in the field this fall Be careful out there, respect Mother Nature and enjoy this beautiful province
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minutes from home. Q: What about the bowhunting? A: From a bowhunters point of view this is the best and possibly the worst place to live. The Bow Only Season (BOS) runs for 9 days (which we now share with a youth deer season) followed by a 40-day elk, 61-day mule deer and a 81-day white tail rifle season, or General Open Season (GOS). see Bow page 21 From December 1 to 20 there is a
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white tail BOS—unlike the rest of Canada and the US which tend to have long BOS seasons and a short GOS season outside of prime rutting times. September one to nine is my early season since I do not own a rifle any more and have not had good experiences hunting in the GOS. Q: Why hunt with a bow as opposed to a rifle? A: Hunting with a bow is a lot quieter, of course, and you really feel like you are part nature. It also takes a lot of time and practice to become any good at it. Having to be so close to an animal really makes you think - and don’t think I get one every time I go out. You have to be sure before you shoot. Q: Are there a lot of bowhunters in the area? A: The number of bowhunters are on the rise wether they are people that look at the bow-only season as an extra season or just an excuse to scout before the start of rifle season. I place all my energy into those 9 days and they are great! It tends to be hot and it can be frustrating because the main rut (for elk) has not started yet. On the positive side very few people put the effort into doing all that is required to become a proficient bowhunter for a nine-day season so it is very rare the you have to deal with other hunters competing with you if you are off of the road. The sounds of other humans is usually minimal and for the most part the elk and deer are not as spooky as they are during the GOS.
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You’re never skunked when you take a camera with you Numerous wildlife photographers, or amateurs looking to take pictures of wildlife face the often daunting hurdle of not only getting to the backcountry, but finding a suitable animal to photograph. This is where hunters have a leg up. Not only do hunters know where to find game, a hunter also has the patience and steady hand to get a great shot—with a camera, that is. As well, sometimes a hunter has to go without a kill that year. It is something that happens to every ethical hunter. However, carrying a camera guarantees at least a picture of the one that got away. Enjoy these pictures, taken by people who really know the backcountry.
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East Kootenay Big Game Club’s Awards Banquet winners Here is a list of winners from this years East Kootenay Big Game Club’s 60th Annual Awards Banquet and Wildlife Fundraiser on March 28th 2015.
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Whitetail Deer [ typical ] 1st place score 151 5/8 Provincial Record Book, Shayne Kolbeck, Cranbrook 2nd place score 140 3/8 Cheryl Petovello, Elko Whitetail Deer [ non-typical ] 1st place score 162 6/8 Dean Tammen, Cranbrook Mule Deer [ typical ] 1st place score 156 4/8 George Thierbach, Edgewater Elk [ typical ] 1st place score 330 4/8 Provincial Record Book, Darrell Hurley, Fernie 2nd place score 323 3/8 Provincial Record Book, Steve Clarricoates, Cranbrook 3rd place score 321 1/8 Provincial Record Book. Jodi Schmideder, Cranbrook 4th place score 316 7/8 Westy Benson, Cranbrook 5th place score 315 3/8 Jared Reid, Cranbrook Moose 1st place score 167 7/8 Ross Taylor, Cranbrook Bighorn Sheep 1st place score 172 0/8 Provincial Record Book, Kirk Hurley, Fernie 2nd place score 170 6/8 Provincial Record Book, Darrell Hurley, Fernie Mountain Goat 1st place score 49 4/8 Provincial Record Book, Bobby Chomica, Radium
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Whitetail Deer [ typical ] 1st place score 113 0/8 Texas Palmer, Yahk 2nd place score 111 4/8 Kurtis Lutzke, Cranbrook Mule deer [ typical ] 1st place score 125 2/8 Brydon Fleming, Canal Flats Elk [ typical ] 1st place score 306 0/8 Dalton Luce, Cranbrook 2nd place score 300 6/8 Kurtis Lutzke, Cranbrook Elk [ non-typical ] 1st place score 330 2/8 Provincial Record Book, Texas Palmer, Yahk Grizzly Bear
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This picture of a magnificent ram was taken at Bull River. 1st place score 22 0/16 Dakota Scott, Cranbrook Black Bear 1st place score 18 15/16 Devon Blackmore, Creston Cougar 1st place score 14 3/16 Brandon Tames, Cranbrook
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1st place score 129 0/8 Caitlin Jensen, Invermere Elk [ typical ] 1st place score 283 0/8 Pope and Young Record Book, Rob Keown, Cranbrook Moose 1st place score 127 2/8 Duane Hoyt, Cranbrook Black Bear score 19 4/16 Provincial Record Book and Pope and Young Record Book -Duane Hoyt, Cranbrook see Winners page 26
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Minimizing the female (nanny) harvest mountain goat, or a female mountain Mule Deer [ non-typical ] score 199 5/8 Provincial of mountain goats has been identified Recordgoat within a group of goats that does Book, Kevin Smith, Cranbrook as an important conservation action. BlacknotBear contain still be legal to Book, scorekids, 19 would 2/16 Provincial Record OUT OF REGION CATEGORY - ADULT Jordan Kasner, Cranbrook 1st place Moose score 199 3/8, Boone and Crockett and Previously, the Ministry of Environment harvest. For a more detailed rationale Stone Sheep score 160 6/8 Provincial Record Book Provincial Record Books, Shawn MacDonald, Cranbrook hasBear addressed the this regulation, see our website Shawnfor MacDonald, Cranbrook 2nd place Grizzly score 25 concerns 5/16 Boonewith and Crockett Black Bear score 19 0/16 Provincial Record Book, Matt and Provincial Record Books, Pete Savarie, Cranbrook harvest of females through voluntary www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ 3rd place Typical Elk score 351 7/8 Provincial Record Huryn, Sparwood compliance among hunters to select a MEMORIALS wildlife/managment-issues/ Book, Wade Oakley, Cranbrook mountain (billy).and While the Ray #mtngoatfemales. 4th place Stonemale Sheep score 172 goat 0/8 Boone Crockett Carry Memorial Best Mule Deer Entry, George and Provincial Record Book. Bryce Pinchak, Sparwood score 156 4/8 proportion of females in the harvest Thierbach more information on how 5th place Moose score 187 3/8, Provincial Record Book, Josh For Anderson Memorial, Best GoattoEntry, Bobby decreased, there continues to be Chomica, Kent McKenzie,has Cranbrook score 49 4/8 select a billy, you can borrow the concernsCATEGORY over the high harvest of femaleAGGREGATE OUT OF REGION JUNIOR videoCategory “Is it TROPHY a Black Billy or isWINNERS it a 1st place moose score 143 3/8, Jordan Hendrickson, Archery Bear score 19 4/16 Pope mountain goats in some areas. In order Nanny?” from any of the Ministry of Hoyt, Cranbrook (Reproduced with and Young and Provincial Record Book. Duane to address this concern, a new regulation R Cranbrook OUT OF REGION, HONORABLE Environment regional offices, or from Junior Category Non-typical Elk score 330 2/8 Provincial MENTION has been implemented for 2011/12 the FishTexas and Wildlife Branch in Victoria. Book, Palmer Yahk and 2011/12 hunting season that states Record Grand Aggregate Blackis Bear score 19 2/16 The same video also available fromProvincial the Plan for t East Kootenay Trappers Association Columbia “It is unlawful to hunt a female Record Book. Devon Siemens, Cranbrook would like to thank our yearly BC Wildlife Federation. To test yourself Out of Province Category sponsors mountain goat accompanying a kid on mountain sex score identification go to Neil,on mana The East Kootenay Big Game 1st place Mountaingoat Caribou 381 3/8, Justin or a female Club mountain goat Guide in a group & The Southern Cranbrook www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ is availabl Outfitters Association place Typical Whitetail Deer score 158 1/8 John gov.bc.ca that contains one or more kids.” This 2nd docs/goat_orientation_08Utah.pdf. Armstrong, Cranbrook managem regulation does not protect all female 3rd The placerecently Typical completed Mule Deer “Management score 175 0/8 Erica Final_28 mountain goats as a solitary female Forsyth, Elkford
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