MIGRATORY BIRDS CONVENTION ACT, 1994CANADA NATIONAL PARKS ACTENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTIES ACTMigratory Birds Regulations, 2022P.C.2022-52320225
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Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of the Environment, makes the annexed Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022 pursuant tosubsection 12(1)a of the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994b;S.C. 2009, c. 14, s. 101S.C. 1994, c. 22subsection 16(1)c and section 17 of the Canada National Parks Actd;S.C. 2009, c. 14, s. 29S.C. 2000, c. 32subsection 5(1) of the Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Acte.S.C. 2009, c. 14, s. 126InterpretationDefinitionsThe following definitions apply in these Regulations.Act means the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994. (Loi)aircraft includes an air vehicle that does not have a pilot on board. (aéronef)bait means any feed, or imitation feed, that may attract migratory birds. (appât)chief provincial wildlife officer means a person appointed as chief or director of a provincial authority responsible for the administration of a provincial wildlife act. (agent provincial en chef de la faune)contact information means postal address, email address, if any, and telephone number. (coordonnées)daily bag limit means, in respect of a species, or group of species, of migratory game birds or murres, the maximum number of birds that a person may kill or take in a day in a given area as set out in column 5 of Table 1 or, if applicable, of Table 2 of the relevant Part of Schedule 3, for that area and that species or, if the Minister has altered the daily bag limit under section 19, the limit established by the Minister. (maximum de prises par jour) egg means the egg of a migratory bird and includes parts of the egg. (oeuf)game officer means a person who is appointed as a game officer under section 6 of the Act. (garde-chasse)habitat conservation stamp means a stamp issued for the following purposes set out in the Certificate of Continuance of Wildlife Habitat Canada dated July 11, 2014, as they relate to migratory birds: to promote the conservation, restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat in order to retain the diversity, distribution and abundance of wildlife;to provide a funding mechanism for the conservation, restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat in Canada; andto foster coordination and leadership in the conservation, restoration and enhancement of wildlife in Canada. (timbre de conservation des habitats)holder means, with respect to a permit, a person to whom a permit, that remains valid, was issued. (titulaire)hunt means chase, pursue, worry, follow after or on the trail of, lie in wait for, or attempt in any manner to capture, kill, take, injure or harass a migratory bird, whether or not it is captured, killed, taken, injured or harassed. (chasser)lure crop area means an area of cropland that, under an agreement between the Government of Canada and the government of a province, remains unharvested for the purpose of luring migratory birds away from other unharvested crops nearby and that is designated as such an area by a sign. (zone de cultures de diversion)lure station area means an area established under an agreement between the Government of Canada and the government of a province where bait is deposited for the purpose of luring migratory birds away from unharvested crops nearby, and designated as such an area by a sign. (zone de diversion)minor means an individual who has not attained the age of 18 years. (mineur)open season means, in respect of a species, or group of species, of migratory game birds or murres, any season during which birds of those species may be hunted in an area as set out in column 4 of Table 1 or, if applicable, Table 2, of the relevant Part of Schedule 3 or, if the Minister has altered the open season under section 19, the open season established by the Minister. (saison de chasse) overabundant species means a species of migratory game bird that causes damage or is likely to cause damage to agricultural, environmental or other similar interests as a result of the rate of increase of the population of that species or the abundance of that population, and that is is set out in column 2 of Table 2 of any Part of Schedule 3. (espèce surabondante)permit means a permit issued under these Regulations. (permis)possession limit means, in respect of a species, or group of species, of migratory game birds or murres, the maximum number of birds that a person may have in their possession at any time in an area set out in column 3 of Table 1 or, if applicable, of Table 2 of the relevant Part of Schedule 3 or, if the Minister has altered the possession limit under section 19, the possession limit established by the Minister. (maximum d’oiseaux à posséder)preserved means, with respect to a migratory game bird, one that hasbeen eviscerated and plucked in any location and then been frozen, made into sausage, cooked, dried, canned or smoked in a location other than the hunting area;in a location other than the hunting area, had its edible portions removed from its carcass and then been frozen, made into sausage, cooked, dried, canned or smoked; orbeen mounted for taxidermy. (préparé)Wildlife Habitat Canada means the corporation without share capital incorporated under Part II of the Canada Corporations Act by letters patent dated February 24, 1984, and continued in accordance with subsection 297(1) of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act on July 11, 2014. (Habitat faunique Canada)Definitions — Act and RegulationsThe following definitions apply in the Act and in these Regulations.buy includes offering to buy. (acheter)exchange includes offering to exchange, bartering and offering to barter. (échanger)sell includes offering for sale and exposing for sale. (vendre)Definition of commercial transactionFor the purposes of the Act, commercial transaction includes renting and offering to rent.BenefitsFor the purposes of these Regulations, any gift for which the giver receives any benefit, including a tax benefit, is considered a sale.PeriodIn these Regulations, unless otherwise specified, where a period of time is set out, the period shall not exceed 12 months from beginning to end.ApplicationMigratory birdsThese Regulations apply in respect of migratory game birds, migratory insectivorous birds and migratory non-game birds referred to in the Convention, but do not apply to any such birds raised in captivity that can readily be distinguished from wild migratory birds by their size, shape or plumage.Canadian watersAny provision of these Regulations that applies to a province, or any part of a province, applies to Canadian waters adjacent to that province or that part of that province.GeneralApplicationScopeThis Part sets out general rules in respect of migratory birds. These rules also apply, unless otherwise stated, to activities and permits referred to in Parts 2 to 4.ProhibitionsProhibitionsA person must not engage in any of the following activities unless they have a permit that authorizes them to do so or they are authorized by these Regulations to do so:capture, kill, take, injure or harass a migratory bird or attempt to do so;destroy, take or disturb an egg; anddamage, destroy, remove or disturb a nest, nest shelter, eider duck shelter or duck box.ExceptionsHowever, the following may be damaged, destroyed, removed or disturbed without a permit:a nest shelter, eider duck shelter or duck box that does not contain a live bird or a viable egg;a nest that was built by a species that is not listed in a Table to Schedule 1 if that nest does not contain a live bird or a viable egg; anda nest that was built by a species that is listed in a Table to Schedule 1 if the following conditions are met:the person who damages, destroys, removes or disturbs that nest provided a written notice to the Minister a number of months beforehand that corresponds to the number of months set out in column 3 of the relevant Table to that Schedule for the species, andthe nest has not been used by migratory birds since the notice was received by the Minister.Prohibition — baitingA person must not deposit bait in an area set out in Schedule 3 during the period beginning 14 days before the first day of the first open season after July 1 of a calendar year for the area and ending on the last day of the last open season before July 1 of the following year for that area.Exception — authorizationDespite subsection (1), a person may deposit bait in a place if, at least 30 days prior to depositing the bait, theyobtain, with respect to a given period, the consent in writing ofevery landowner, lessee, tenant and occupant whose land is located within 400 m of that place,the Minister, andthe chief provincial wildlife officer or a provincial game officer who is authorized by that chief provincial wildlife officer to give the consent; andpost at locations that are 400 m from the place bait is deposited signs whose type and wording comply with the Minister’s instructions.Exception — bandingDespite subsections (1) and (2), a holder of a scientific permit may, at any time and in any place, deposit bait for the purpose of banding birds.Exception — other scientific purposesDespite subsections (1) and (2), a holder of a scientific permit or their nominee may, at any time, deposit bait within the confined location specified in the permit, for scientific purposes other than banding.SignA person who engages in baiting in accordance with subsection (3) or (4) must post a sign at the place where bait is deposited that is of a type and wording specified in the permit and that indicates the number of the scientific permit.Lure crop and lure station areasA person must not enter a lure crop area or a lure station area unless authorized in writing by the chief provincial wildlife officer or the Minister.Prohibition on huntingA person must not hunt a migratory game bird in a lure crop area or a lure station area unless the area has been declared open for hunting by the chief provincial wildlife officer or the Minister.Signs related to prohibited activitiesA person must not destroy, damage, alter or remove a sign whose purpose is to prevent an activity referred to in subsection 5(1) and that is lawfully erected by or under the authority of the Minister or a game officer.Signs related to baitA person must not destroy, damage, alter or remove a sign that has been placed in accordance with paragraph 6(2)(b) or subparagraph 61(2)(d)(i) or 62(2)(d)(i) or that designates a lure crop area or a lure station area.Foreign speciesA person must not introduce into Canada for the purpose of sport, acclimatization or release from captivity a species of migratory bird that is not indigenous to Canada except with the consent in writing of the Minister.Possession of birds and nestsA person may have in their possession, for the purpose of shipping, a migratory bird that was killed, captured or taken in accordance with these Regulations or a nest that was removed in accordance with these Regulations.Shipping of birds and nestsA person who has in their possession a migratory bird or a nest under subsection (1) must ensure that it is packaged and that the exterior of the package is clearly marked withthe number of any permit under which the bird was killed, captured or taken or the nest was removed;the full name and contact information of the permit holder and of the current owner of the bird or nest; andan accurate statement of the contents of the package.Temporary PossessionPossession without permitA person may, without a permit, temporarily have in their possessiona migratory bird that is found dead, for the purpose of disposing of it according to applicable law, delivering it to a lab for analysis as soon as the circumstances permit or analyzing it in a lab;an injured migratory bird, for the purpose of delivering it as soon as the circumstances permit to the holder of a scientific permit referred to in section 75 that was issued for the purpose of rehabilitation; andan uninjured migratory bird that faces an immediate threat to its life, for the purpose of temporarily providing assistance to it.Non-application to eggsSubsection (1) does not apply to eggs.PermitsIssuance by MinisterThe Minister may issue the following permits:a migratory game bird hunting permit referred to in section 30;the following damage or danger permits:a scaring or killing permit referred to in section 65,an egg or nest destruction permit referred to in section 70,a relocation permit referred to in section 71; andan airport permit referred to in section 72;a scientific permit referred to in section 75;an aviculture permit referred to in section 76;a taxidermist permit referred to in section 77;an eiderdown commerce permit referred to in section 80; anda charity permit referred to in section 82.Application for permitA person who applies for a permit referred to in subsection (1) mustsubject to subsection 32(1), pay the fee set out in column 2 of Schedule 2 for that permit, if any; andprovide the Minister with all the information that the Minister may require respecting the purpose for which the permit is to be used.ConditionsThe Minister may set out in a permit conditions respectingthe species of migratory birds the permitted activity relates to and the periods of time and the areas in which the permitted activity can take place;the care, release, scaring, capture, killing or disposal of migratory birds;the taking, relocation, handling and disposal of eggs;the removal, relocation, handling and disposal of nests; andthe maintenance of records and provision of information to the Minister with respect to activities conducted in accordance with the permit.Gift of migratory birdEvery permit is subject to the condition that the holder must not give away a migratory bird that is obtained under the permit and that is of a species listed in Schedule 1 to the Species at Risk Act unless the Minister indicates on the permit that such a gift is authorized.Use of feathersEvery permit is subject to the condition that the holder must not do the following with migratory bird feathers obtained under the permit:sell or exchange them for ornamental use or hat-making; orgive them for ornamental use or hat-making unless the recipient of the gift may exercise a right recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 to use the feather in that way.InvalidityNo permit is validin the case of permits other than migratory game bird hunting permits, if it is not signed by the individual to whom it is issued or, if it is not issued to an individual, by a representative of the person to whom it is issued;after it is cancelled or during the period it is suspended, unless it is reissued in accordance with subsection 15(3); orif it expires in accordance with section 16 or 33.SOR/2022-147, s. 1Powers of the Minister — permitsThe Minister mayrefuse to issue a permit to any person;cancel a permit if the Minister has reasonable cause to believe that the person to whom it was issued has provided false, misleading or incomplete information to the Minister or failed to comply with any condition of the permit; orcancel, amend or suspend any permit for the purposes of the conservation or propagation of migratory birds.NoticeA cancellation, amendment or suspension of a permit under paragraph (1)(c) is effected by sending a written notice to the person to whom the permit was issued that includes the reasons for the decision.Cancellation, amendment or suspension of permitA permit that is cancelled, amended or suspended under paragraph (1)(c) must be reissuedif the circumstances which led to the cancellation, amendment or suspension are rectified; orif the person to whom the permit was issued is not provided with the opportunity to be heard within 30 days after the date of the cancellation, amendment or suspension.ExpiryEvery permit, other than a migratory game bird hunting permit referred to in section 30, expires on the expiry date set out in the permit or, if a permit does not contain an expiry date, on December 31 of the year in which it was issued.ReportsEvery person to whom a permit was issued and who is required by these Regulations to submit a report to the Minister must, except as otherwise provided in these Regulations, submit that report within 30 days of the day on which the permit expires.Gift of feathers — permitSubject to paragraph 13(3)(b), a person who has in their possession migratory bird feathers, other than eiderdown, under a permit may give those feathers to another person for educational, social, cultural or spiritual purposes.PossessionA recipient of a gift of feathers that were obtained under subsection (1) has the right to have the feathers in their possession.Powers of the Minister to Vary the Application of the RegulationsPeriods or limitsIf the Minister considers it necessary for the conservation of migratory game birds or murres, the Minister may take one or more of the following measures to vary the application of these Regulations in an area referred to in Schedule 3:alter open seasons, daily bag limits, or possession limits in the area; andprohibit hunting of a species of migratory game bird or murre in the area.Restriction — varying section 21However, the Minister must not use the power referred to in subsection (1) to require that individuals exercising a right referred to in section 21 hunt only during an open season, to impose a daily bag limit or possession limit on those individuals or to prohibit them from hunting a species of migratory game bird or murre unless using the power with respect to the holders of the migratory game bird hunting permits referred to in section 30 is insufficient to achieve the conservation of those migratory game birds or murres.Power with respect to section 52If the Minister exercises the power referred to in subsection (1) in accordance with subsection (2), the Minister may vary the application of section 52 to have it also apply to migratory game birds or murres killed or taken as an exercise of a right referred to in section 21.NoticeIf the Minister uses the power referred to in subsection (1) or (3), the Minister must post a notice that describes the way the application of these Regulations is varied on a Government of Canada website.DurationThe application of these Regulations is varied during the period beginning on the day on which the notice is posted and ending on July 31 next following that day or on any earlier date fixed by the Minister.ProhibitionIf the Minister has altered the open season, the daily bag limit or the possession limit in accordance with paragraph (1)(a), a person must not, during the period referred to in subsection (5), as the case may be,hunt except during the open season established by the Minister;kill or take, in any one day, a number of migratory game birds or murres of any species or group of species that exceeds the daily bag limit established by the Minister; orhave in their possession a number of migratory game birds or murres of any species or group of species in excess of the possession limit established by the Minister.Prohibition — hunting in an areaIf the Minister has prohibited the hunting of a species of migratory game bird or murre in an area in accordance with paragraph (1)(b), a person must not hunt that species in that area during the period referred to in subsection (5).Urgent actionThe Minister may vary or suspend the application of these Regulations in a given location if urgent action is needed and if the Minister considers it necessary for the conservation of migratory birds.NoticeThe Minister must, on a Government of Canada website, post a notice indicating the ways in which the application of these Regulations is varied or suspended and the location in which their application is varied or suspended.Duration of suspensionThe application of these Regulations is varied or suspended during the period beginning on the day on which the notice is posted until the first anniversary of that day or any earlier date fixed by the Minister.Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982Hunting and harvestingAn individual exercising a right recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 to hunt migratory birds and harvest their eggs may exercise those rights without a permit and without being subject to a limit as to open seasons, a daily bag limit or a possession limit.InuvialuitBeneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement approved, given effect and declared valid by the Western Arctic (Inuvialuit) Claims Settlement Act may, within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, as defined in section 2 of that Agreement, hunt migratory birds and harvest their eggs without a permit and without being subject to a limit as to open seasons, a daily bag limit or a possession limit.SOR/2024-129, s. 1Right to exchangeAn individual exercising a right recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 to exchange a migratory bird with another individual who may exercise such a right is authorized to do so.Gift for taxidermy, consumption or trainingAn individual who has in their possession a migratory game bird under a right recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 may give it to another person for the purpose of taxidermy, human consumption (including for charitable purposes) or training dogs as retrievers.Gift to charity permit holderHowever, the individual must preserve a migratory game bird before giving it to the holder of a charity permit.PossessionSubject to the limits on the possession of migratory game birds set out in section 46 or subsection 51(1), the recipient of such a gift has the right to have it in their possession.Gift, sale or exchange of feathersAn individual who has in their possession migratory bird feathers under a right recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 maygive, sell or exchange those feathers for a functional purpose; andgive those feathers to another person for educational, social, cultural or spiritual purposes.Buying and possessionA person maybuy feathers that are sold in accordance with paragraph (1)(a) or exchange things for feathers that are exchanged in accordance with that paragraph; andhave in their possession any feathers obtained in accordance with subsection (1).RestrictionThis section does not authorize giving, selling or exchanging feathers for ornamental or hat-making purposes, unless the person who obtains the feathers may exercise a right recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 to use the feathers for such purposes.Rights held by a collectivityIn these Regulations, a requirement to record the number of a permit under which an activity is authorized is, for an individual who is engaging in that activity as an exercise of a right referred to in section 21 or 22, a requirement to record the name of the collectivity holding that right.Hunting Migratory Game BirdsApplicationScopeThis Part applies to the hunting and subsequent possession of migratory game birds. Unless otherwise indicated, it does not apply to activities that are authorized bya migratory game bird hunting permit referred to in section 30 and described in Part 3; orpermits other than a migratory game bird hunting permit.Migratory game birds including murresFor the purposes of this Part, except as otherwise indicated, migratory game birds includes murres.ProhibitionsUnauthorized huntingA person must not hunt migratory game birds unless authorized by these Regulations.General hunting licenceSubject to the laws of the territory in which the hunt takes place, the holder of a general hunting licence referred to in the Wildlife Act of the Northwest Territories, S.N.W.T. 2013, c. 30, or the Wildlife Act of Nunavut, S.Nu. 2003, c. 26, as those Acts are amended from time to time, may, within the relevant territory, without a migratory game bird hunting permit, hunt migratory game birds and have in their possession the birds they have hunted.Hunting out of seasonA person must not hunt a species of migratory game bird in an area referred to in Schedule 3 except during the period beginning on the first day of any open season for that area and that species and ending on the last day of that season.Open season on certain landIf column 4 of Table 1 or Table 2 of any Part of Schedule 3 indicates that an open season applies only on certain land in an area set out in column 1, a person must not hunt a species of migratory game bird set out in column 2 during the open season except on that land.Hours hunting is prohibitedA person must not hunt a migratory game birdnorth of 60° north latitude during the period commencing one hour after sunset on any day and ending one hour before sunrise on the next day; orsouth of 60° north latitude during the period commencing half an hour after sunset on any day and ending half an hour before sunrise on the next day unless otherwise specified in Schedule 3.Restrictions with respect to Sandhill CranesIf, in any calendar year, the Minister or chief provincial wildlife officer has reasonable cause to believe that Whooping Crane may be in any area in the province during the open season for Sandhill Crane in the area, the Minister or chief provincial wildlife officer may prohibit the hunting of Sandhill Crane in that area during the remainder of the calendar year.Migratory Game Bird Hunting PermitHunting for human consumptionA migratory game bird hunting permit allows the holder to hunt, primarily for human consumption, migratory game birds other than eggs and to have in their possession the birds they hunted.Exception — murresA migratory game bird hunting permit does not allow its holder to hunt a murre or to have one in their possession unless they are a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, as defined in section 2 of the Wild Life Act of Newfoundland and Labrador, R.S.N.L. 1990, c. W-8.Habitat conservation stampA person must not hunt migratory game birds under a migratory game bird hunting permit unless a habitat conservation stamp that is authorized by the Minister appears on the permit.Fee for stampSubject to subsection 32(1), a person who applies for a migratory game bird hunting permit set out in item 1, column 1, of Schedule 2 must also pay the fee for the habitat conservation stamp set out in item 9, column 2 of Schedule 2.ValidityThe habitat conservation stamp is valid for the period of validity of the permit on which it appears.Hunting by minorsMinors may obtain a migratory game bird hunting permit set out in item 1, column 1, of Schedule 2 without paying the fee set out in column 2 and may obtain a habitat conservation stamp without paying the fee set out in item 9, column 2 of that Schedule.Must be accompaniedA minor who holds a permit referred to in subsection (1) must not hunt migratory game birds unless they are accompanied by an individual whois the holder of a migratory game bird hunting permit;has held such a permit in a previous year; andis not a minor.Number of minors accompaniedThe accompanying individual must not accompany at any one time more than two minors who hold a permit referred to in subsection (1).Permit expiryA migratory game bird hunting permit expires on June 30 following the date of issue.Obligation to have permit on personThe holder of a migratory game bird hunting permit must have the permit on their person while they arehunting; orin a place other than their primary or habitual residence and in possession of a migratory game bird that is not preserved, or any murre, that was hunted under the permit.Must show permitThe permit holder must show the permit to a game officer immediately on request.Invalidity of permit after guilty findingSubject to any court order made under subsection 16(1) of the Act or a decision made by the Minister under section 18.22 of the Act, a migratory game bird hunting permit ceases to be valid when its holder is found guilty of an offence under the Act, other than an offence resulting from the contravention ofsection 5.1 of the Act;sections 9 or 34, subsection 48(2), section 78, subsection 79(1) or (2) or section 81 of these Regulations; orthe following provisions, if the offence is in respect of migratory birds or their eggs that are used for avicultural purposes:section 5 of the Act, orparagraph 5(1)(a) or subsection 76(3), (4) or (7) of these Regulations.Prohibition — application for permitSubject to any court order made under subsection 16(1) of the Act, a person who has been found guilty of an offence under the Act other than an offence referred to in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) must not, during a 12-month period beginning on the day that guilty finding is made, apply for a migratory game bird hunting permit unless they have first obtained the Minister’s permission to do so.Hunting Methods and EquipmentProhibition – hunting where baiting has occurredA person must not hunt for migratory game birds within a radius of 400 m from any place where bait has been deposited unless the place has been free of bait for at least seven days or the bait was deposited in accordance with subsection 6(3) or (4) or an aviculture permit.ClarificationFor the purpose of subsection (1), the following areas are not considered areas where bait has been deposited:an area of standing crops, whether or not it is flooded;an area of harvested cropland that is flooded;an area where crops have been harvested and placed in upright sheaves for drying in a field where they grew; andan area where grain is scattered solely as a result of normal agricultural or harvesting operations.Authorized weaponsA person must not hunt migratory game birds except witha bow that has a minimum draw weight of 18 kg and an arrow with a broadhead that has at least two sharp blades and is a minimum of 22 mm wide;a crossbow that has a minimum draw weight of 45 kg and a bolt with a broadhead that has at least two sharp blades and is a minimum of 22 mm wide; ora shotgun not larger than number 10 gauge that eitheris designed to be capable of holding no more than three cartridges, orhas had its capacity reduced to three cartridges in the magazine and chamber combined, by means of the cutting off or the altering or plugging of the magazine with a one-piece metal, plastic or wood filler that cannot be removed unless the gun is disassembled.Prohibition — cartridges and detachable magazineA person must not, while hunting migratory game birds, have in their possession in the hunting areaa shotgun that is holding more than three cartridges; ora detachable magazine capable of holding more than two cartridges.Prohibition — possession of shotgunsA person must not, while hunting migratory game birds, have in their possession in the hunting areamore than one shotgun, unless each additional shotgun is unloaded and either disassembled or kept in a closed case; ora shotgun other than one referred to in paragraph (1)(c).Prohibition — single projectileA person must not hunt a migratory game bird using a shotgun loaded with a cartridge containing a single projectile.ExceptionDespite subsection (1), paragraph (3)(b) and subsection (4), a person may, in the following circumstances, hunt a migratory game bird using a rifle of a calibre of not more than 0.22 inches or a shotgun loaded with a cartridge containing a single projectile and have such a rifle or shotgun in their possession in the hunting area:the migratory game bird is hunted in a location that is in the Northwest Territories by a resident of that territory who may hunt migratory game birds in that location without a migratory game bird hunting permit referred to in section 30; orthe migratory game bird is hunted in a location that is in Quebec and north of 50° north latitude by a resident of that province who may hunt migratory game birds in that location without a migratory game bird hunting permit referred to in section 30.Non-toxic shotA person must not hunt a migratory game birdwhile having in their possession in the hunting area shot other than non-toxic shot; orusing shot other than non-toxic shot.Exception for certain speciesSubsection (1) does not apply to hunting American Woodcock, Band-tailed Pigeon, Murres or Eurasian Collared-Dove.Exception — Mourning DoveSubsection (1) does not apply to hunting Mourning Dove in British Columbia.Definition — non-toxic shotFor the purpose of this section, non-toxic shot means any shot composed, by weight, ofup to 100% iron, tungsten, tin or bismuth, alone or in any combination of those substances;not more than 45% copper;not more than 40% nickel;not more than 7% Nylon 6, Nylon 11 or ethylene methacrylic acid copolymer, alone or any combination of those substances; andnot more than 1% all other substances combined.Prohibition — birds and electronic bird callsA person must not hunt a migratory game bird usinglive birds, including non-migratory birds; orelectronic bird calls, except in an area that is set out in column 1 of Table 2 in the relevant Part of Schedule 3 for which the use of an electronic bird call is set out in column 6.Exception — use of raptorsDespite paragraph (1)(a), migratory game birds may be hunted using raptors in any area of a province that is designated by the province as an area in which a person may hunt using raptors.VehiclesProhibition — aircraft and motorized land vehiclesSubject to subsection (2), a person must not hunt a migratory game bird from or using an aircraft or a motorized land vehicle.Exception — mobility-impaired personHowever, a mobility-impaired person is permitted to hunt from an aircraft or motorized land vehicle if they are stationary.Definition — mobility-impaired personFor the purpose of subsection (2), a mobility-impaired person is an individual whoif the hunting occurs in a province with laws allowing mobility-impaired persons to hunt from a stationary vehicle, is authorized to do so under those laws; orif the province has no such laws, holds a medical certificate thatis signed by a medical practitioner lawfully entitled to practise medicine in any province,attests that the individual’s mobility impairment is due to a condition that is not temporary and that severely limits the use of their legs, including being paraplegic, being hemiplegic, being dependent on a wheelchair to move about, having prostheses on both legs or having a leg amputated above the knee, andattests that the medical practitioner has no medical reason to believe that the individual is incapable of competently operating the weapon that they use to hunt.Prohibition — moving boatsSubject to subsection (2), a person must not hunt a migratory game bird from or using a moving boat that is equipped with a motor or a sail.Exception — murresAn individual who is authorized to hunt murres may do so from any moving boat.Clarification — retrievalFor greater certainty, subsection (1) does not apply to the retrieval of a migratory game bird once it is legally killed or wounded.MovingFor the purpose of this section, a boat is considered to be moving if it continues to move because of motion that was imparted by its motor or its sails.Retrieving Migratory Game BirdsMeans for retrievalA person must not hunt migratory game birds unless they have adequate means at their immediate disposal for retrieving any such bird that they kill or injure.Prompt retrieval of killed birdAn individual who kills a migratory game bird must ensure that the bird is retrieved as soon as the circumstances permit.Prompt retrieval of wounded birdAn individual who wounds a migratory game bird must ensure that the bird is killed and retrieved as soon as the circumstances permit.Daily Bag LimitsProhibitionSubject to subsection (2), a person must not in any area kill or take, in any one day, a number of migratory game birds of any species or group of species that exceeds the daily bag limit in that area for that species or group of species as set out in column 5 of Table 1 or, if applicable, of Table 2 of any Part of Schedule 3.Hunting in multiple areasFor an individual who hunts in more than one area set out in Table 1 or, if applicable, in Table 2 of one or more Parts of Schedule 3 in a single day, the limit in subsection (1) is the highest daily bag limit of all of the areas in which the individual hunts on that day.Birds found dead or woundedFor the purpose of subsection (1), a bird that is found dead and taken or found wounded, killed and taken must be included in the daily bag limit of the migratory game bird hunting permit holder who accepts to keep it, whether or not that permit holder hunted that bird.Prohibition — daily bag limit reachedA person must not hunt migratory game birds of a given species once they have, on any given day, killed or taken the number of birds of that species or group of species that is referred to in section 43.PossessionFully-feathered wing or headA migratory game bird that is eviscerated and plucked in accordance with paragraph (a) of the definition preserved in subsection 1(1) must continue to have a fully feathered wing or the fully feathered head attached until the migratory game bird is being frozen, made into sausage, cooked, dried, canned or smoked as described in that paragraph.Possession limitSubject to subsection (3), a person must not have in their possession in any area at any time, a number of migratory game birds of a given species or group of species that were killed or taken under a migratory game bird hunting permit and that are not preserved that is in excess of the possession limit for that area and the species or group of species set out in column 3 of Table 1 or, if applicable, of Table 2 of any Part of Schedule 3.Possession limit for murresA person must not have in their possession in any area at any time, a number of murres that were killed or taken under a migratory game bird hunting permit that is in excess of the possession limit for murres for that area.Exception — multiple areasFor an individual who has in their possession migratory game birds that are not preserved, or any murres, that were hunted in one or more areas set out in Table 1 or, if applicable, in Table 2 of one or more Parts of Schedule 3, other than the one in which the individual is located, the possession limit that applies for the purposes of subsection (1) or (2) is the greater of the possession limit for the area in which the birds were hunted and the possession limit for the area in which the individual is located.Birds from other provincesSubsection (3) does not apply to an individual who hunted in an area that is in a province other than the one in which they are located unless they have on their person proof that they are authorized to hunt under provincial law in the area where the bird was hunted.Gift of birdsFor the purposes of subsection (1) or (2), a migratory game bird that is not preserved, or any murre, that is given is counted towards the possession limit of the recipient of the gift once they accept it.No longer countedA migratory game bird is no longer counted towards an individual’s possession limit referred to in subsection 46(1) or (2) when theygive it to another person, if the gift is accepted in accordance with subsection 46(5); orin the case of a migratory bird that is not a murre, preserve it.Temporary third-party possessionAny person may temporarily have in their possession a migratory game bird on behalf of the owner.ExceptionHowever, a person must not temporarily have in their possession a migratory game bird for the purpose of performing taxidermy for profit unless they hold a taxidermist permit.Murre or unpreserved game birdFor the purposes of section 46, a migratory game bird that is not preserved, or any murre, that is possessed under subsection 48(1) counts towards the owner’s possession limit, and not towards the possession limit of the person who temporarily has it in their possession.Restriction respecting murresThe number of unpreserved murres that belong to other persons that a person temporarily has in their possession must not be greater than twice the daily bag limit referred to in section 43.Prohibition — transfer of possessionA person who kills or takes a migratory game bird must not allow it to enter the possession, including the temporary possession, of another person unless it is labelled or preserved.Labelling obligation of possessorA person who has in their possession a migratory game bird that is not preserved and that was taken under a migratory game bird hunting permit referred to in section 30 or as an exercise of a right referred to in section 21 must ensure that it is labelled unless that person took that bird themselves.ExceptionSubsections (1) and (2) do not apply if the bird was killed or taken by an individual who is exercising a right referred to in section 21 and the recipient may also exercise such a right.Individual or group labellingFor the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), a bird is considered to be labelled if a label is attached to it or if it is a part of a group of birds labelled in accordance with subsection (6).Label requirementsThe label mustindicatethe full name and contact information of the individual who took the bird,the date the bird was taken, andthe number of the migratory game bird hunting permit under which the bird was taken; andbe signed by the individual who took the bird.Group labellingMigratory game birds may be labelled as a group by packaging unlabelled birds in a package that is labelled or that contains a labelled bird, if the label satisfies the requirements set out in subsection (5) in respect of each bird.Training retriever dogsSection 46 does not apply to a person who is registered as a dog trainer with the Minister and who has in their possession migratory game birds, other than murres, for the purpose of training dogs as retrievers. However, the person must not have in their possession more than 200 migratory game birds that are not preserved and that were taken under a right recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, a migratory game bird hunting permit referred to in section 30, a provincial killing permit that is referred to in section 64 or a scaring or killing permit that is referred to in section 65.Exception — species at riskHowever, the registered person must not have in their possession a migratory game bird that is of a species listed in Schedule 1 to the Species at Risk Act.Location of storageThe registered person must store the migratory game birds in the location specified to the Minister at the time of registration, except when they are being used for dog training.ExpiryThe registration expires on July 31 next following the date of registration.RecordsA registered person must keep records showing, in respect of the dead migratory game birds in their possession,the name of each species and the number of birds belonging to each species; andthe full name and contact information of the individual who took each migratory game bird and the number of the permit under which it was taken.Exception — labellingSubsection 50(1) does not apply in respect of a gift to a registered person and subsection 50(2) does not apply to such a person.Fully feathered wing or headA person must not have in their possession or transport a migratory game bird that is not preserved and that was killed or taken under a migratory game bird hunting permit referred to in section 30 unless at least one fully feathered wing or the fully feathered head is attached to the bird to allow its species to be identified.Identification of speciesThe possessor or transporter of the migratory game birds referred to in subsection (1) must store them in a manner which allows each bird to be counted and its species to be identified.FeathersThe holder of a migratory game bird hunting permit may give, sell or exchange the feathers of a migratory game bird that they have in their possession under that permit for a functional purpose.Buying and possessionAny person maybuy feathers that are sold in accordance with subsection (1) or exchange things for feathers that are exchanged in accordance with that subsection; andhave in their possession any feathers obtained in accordance with subsection (1).Gift for taxidermy, consumption or trainingAn individual who hunts a migratory game bird under a migratory game bird hunting permit may give the bird to another person for the purpose of taxidermy, human consumption (including for charitable purposes) or training dogs as retrievers.Gift to charity permit holderHowever, the individual must preserve a migratory game bird before giving it to the holder of a charity permit.PossessionSubject to the limits on the possession of migratory game birds set out in section 46 or subsection 51(1) the recipient of such a gift has the right to have it in their possession.Prohibition — abandoningA person who has in their possession a migratory game bird whose meat is fit for human consumption must not allow the meatsubject to subsection 9(4) of the Act, to be abandoned; orto become inedible for humans.GiftSubsection (1) applies to a person who offers to give the migratory game bird to another person until that gift is accepted by that other person.ExceptionSubsection (1) does not apply in respect of a migratory game bird that is used for taxidermy or for training dogs as retrievers.Private conveyanceSections 10 and 50 do not apply to an individual who is transporting a migratory game bird on board a private conveyance if the bird was hunted legally by an individual who is in the private conveyance.Overabundance, Damage and DangerInterpretationDefinition of residentFor the purposes of this Part, resident means, in relation to a province, an individual whose primary or habitual residence is in that province.ApplicationScopeThis Part applies to the management of migratory birds for the purpose of reducing the danger that they are causing or are likely to cause to human health or public safety or the damage they are causing or are likely to cause to agricultural, environmental or other interests.Overabundant SpeciesPermitA migratory game bird hunting permit referred to in section 30 allows the permit holder to kill, take and have in their possession birds of an overabundant species, but not the eggs of such birds.Areas and periodsSubsection (1) only permits birds to be killed in the areas set out in column 1 of Table 2 of any Part of Schedule 3 and during the open seasons set out in column 4.Part 2 provisions that applySections 28, 31, 32, 34, 38 and 42 to 56 apply to an individual who kills a bird of an overabundant species.Methods and equipmentSubject to sections 61 and 62, the prohibitions on hunting methods and equipment set out in sections 36, 37 and 39 to 41 apply to an individual who kills a bird of an overabundant species, unless the bird is killed in an area set out in column 1 of Table 2 in the appropriate Part of Schedule 3 during an open season set out in column 4 for which that hunting method or equipment is set out in column 6.Hunting using electronic callsDespite section 39, an individual who is attempting to kill birds of an overabundant species using electronic bird calls of that species set out in column 6 of Table 2 of the appropriate Part of Schedule 3 during the open season set out in column 4 may, in an area set out in column 1, hunt migratory game birds of a species of migratory game birds that is not overabundant for which it is the open season.Depositing bait in spring — QuebecThe prohibition on hunting using bait set out in section 36 applies to an individual who kills migratory game birds of an overabundant species, unless the killing takes place on a parcel of land in an area of Quebec set out in column 1 of Table 2 of Part 5 of Schedule 3 for which the method and equipment set out in column 6 indicate that killing using bait is permitted during the open season set out in column 4 and, at least 30 days before the bait is deposited, the Minister consents in writing to the depositing of bait and the killing of birds of an overabundant species as set out in column 2 on that parcel of land.ConditionsThe Minister may give the consent referred to in subsection (1) if the Minister is provided with the following documents and information:letters of agreement, signed by the holder of a migratory game bird hunting permit and by the owners, lessees, tenants and occupants of the parcel of land on which the bait is to be deposited, in which those owners, lessees, tenants and occupants give their consent to the killing of birds by hunting on the parcel of land during the period set out in the letters and to the depositing of bait on the parcel of land for that purpose;a map of the parcel of land that clearly indicates its location and dimensions and the places where bait is to be deposited;information that specifies the type of crop that is being or was most recently grown on the parcel of land, if any; andan undertaking in writing from the permit holder referred to in paragraph (a) that they willensure that, before bait is deposited on the parcel of land, signs whose type and wording comply with the Minister’s instructions are posted in locations that are satisfactory to the Minister,ensure that at least 1 000 kg of bait is deposited on the parcel of land, andprovide the Minister, within 21 days after the end of the open season set out in column 4 of Table 2 of Part 5 of Schedule 3 during which the killing took place, with a written report specifying the days on which the killing took place, the number of migratory game bird hunting permit holders involved and the number of birds of each species set out in column 2 that were killed on each day.Withdrawal of consentThe Minister may withdraw the consent if the permit holder fails to comply with an undertaking described in subparagraph (2)(d)(i) or (ii).Killing near cut crops in fall — QuebecThe prohibition set out in section 36 applies to an individual who kills birds of an overabundant species of migratory game birds in Quebec unlessthe bird is killed in an area referred to in column 1 of Table 2 of Part 5 of Schedule 3 for which killing using bait is set out in column 6;the bait that has been deposited is crops that are cut and left on the ground; andat least 30 days before the birds are killed, the Minister consented in writing to the killing of birds of that overabundant species within a radius of 400 m from the place where the bait has been deposited.ConditionsThe Minister may give the consent referred to in paragraph (1)(c) if the Minister is provided with the following documents and information:letters of agreement, signed by the holder of a migratory game bird hunting permit and by the owners, lessees, tenants and occupants of the land within a radius of 400 m of the place where crops are cut and left on the ground in which those owners, lessees, tenants and occupants indicate that they are aware that hunting migratory game birds, other than birds of an overabundant species, is prohibited within the radius and give their consent to the killing of birds by hunting of an overabundant species within that radius during the period set out in the letters;a map of the place where crops are cut and left on the ground that clearly indicates its location and dimensions;the type of crop that is being cut and left on the ground; andan undertaking in writing from the permit holder referred to in paragraph (a) that they willensure that, before birds are killed within that radius, signs whose type and wording comply with the Minister’s instructions are posted in locations that are satisfactory to the Minister, andprovide the Minister, within 21 days after the end of the open season set out in column 4 of Table 2 of Part 5 of Schedule 3, with a written report specifying the days on which birds were killed, the number of hunters involved and the number of birds of each species set out in column 2 of that Table that were killed on each day.Withdrawal of consentThe Minister may withdraw the consent if the permit holder fails to comply with the undertaking described in subparagraph (2)(d)(i).Birds Causing Damage or DangerScaring birdsDespite the prohibition on harassing a migratory bird set out in paragraph 5(1)(a), a person may, without a permit, use equipment other than an aircraft or firearms to scare migratory birds that are causing or are likely to cause danger to human health or public safety or damage to agricultural, environmental or other interests.Provincial scaring permitThe chief provincial wildlife officer, with the concurrence of the Minister, may issue a permit to any resident of the province to use an aircraft or firearms, in a specified area and during a specified time, for the purpose of scaring migratory birds that are causing or likely to cause damage to crops or other property in the area.Provincial killing permitIf the chief provincial wildlife officer and the Minister are satisfied that scaring migratory birds is not a sufficient deterrent to prevent the birds from causing serious damage to crops or other property in a province, the chief provincial wildlife officer may issue a permit to any resident of the province to kill migratory birds of a specified species during a specified time and in a specified area.PossessionThe holder of the permit referred to in subsection (1) may take and have in their possession migratory birds killed under its authority.CancellationThe chief provincial wildlife officer may cancel a permit issued under subsection (1).Federal scaring or killing permitThe Minister may issue a scaring or killing permit only to a person whoowns, leases or manages a parcel of land;holds or is the authorized representative of a person who holds an easement, real servitude, right-of-way or licence of occupation in respect of a parcel of land; orhas or is the authorized representative of a person who has rights under the laws of a province to use a parcel of land for public utilities or public infrastructure.Rights of permit holder and nomineesThe permit describes the parcel of land and authorizes its holder and their nominees, within that parcel of land and subject to the conditions of the permit, to scare migratory birds with an aircraft or firearm or to kill them, if those birds are causing or are likely to cause danger to human health or public safety or damage to agricultural, environmental or other interests, and to take and have in their possession migratory birds killed under its authority.NominationThe permit holder may nominate, from among the residents of the province in which the parcel of land described in the permit is situated, as many nominees as are specified in the permit.RequirementA nomination by a permit holder must be in writing and the nominee must carry the nomination on their person at all times while they are performing the activities authorized by the permit.Obligations after expiry or cancellationA person to whom a permit was issued must, within 15 days after its expiry or cancellation,return it to the Minister; andreport to the Minister any information with respect to the birds killed under its authority that the Minister requires.ValidityIn addition to the cases of invalidity set out in section 14, a permit that was issued to prevent damage to a crop in the parcel of land described in the permit ceases to be valid when that crop is harvested.SOR/2023-149, s. 1Fully feathered wing or headA person must not have in their possession a migratory bird that is not preserved and that was killed under a provincial killing permit that is referred to in section 64 or a scaring or killing permit that is referred to in section 65 unless at least one fully feathered wing or the fully feathered head is attached to the bird to allow its species to be identified.Identification of speciesThe possessor or transporter of migratory birds referred to in subsection (1) must store them in a manner which allows each bird to be counted and its species to be identified.Gift for consumption, taxidermy or trainingA permit referred to in section 64 or 65 allows its holder, subject to the conditions of the permit, to give a migratory game bird to a person for the purpose of human consumption (including for charitable purposes), taxidermy or training dogs as retrievers ifthe bird was killed under the permit; andthe bird is of a species that may be hunted under a migratory game bird hunting permit in any area set out in column 1 of Table 1 or Table 2 of any Part of Schedule 3.Gift to charity permit holderHowever, the holder of a permit referred to in subsection (1) must preserve a migratory game bird before giving it to the holder of a charity permit.PossessionSubject to the limit on the possession of unpreserved migratory game birds set out in section 46 or subsection 51(1), the recipient of such a gift has the right to have it in their possession.Prohibition — giving without labelA person who kills or takes a migratory bird under a permit referred to in section 64 or 65 must not give the migratory bird to a person other than the permit holder or a nominee referred to in subsection 65(3), unless it is labelled or preserved.Prohibition — unlabelled birdsA person must not have in their possession a migratory bird referred to in subsection (1) unless that person, or their nominee referred to in subsection 65(3), killed that bird themselves or the bird is labelled or preserved.Labels on birds or groupsFor the purpose of subsections (1) and (2), a bird is considered to be labelled if a label is attached to it or if it is a part of a group labelled in accordance with subsection (5).Label requirementsThe label mustindicatethe full name and contact information of the permit holder,the date the bird was killed, andthe number of the permit under which the bird was killed; andbe signed by the holder of the permit under which the bird was killed.Labelled packageMigratory birds may be labelled as a group by packaging unlabelled birds in a package that is labelled or that contains a labelled bird, if the label satisfies the requirements of subsection (4) in respect of each bird.Exception — labellingThis section does not apply if the migratory bird is given to a person who is registered as a dog trainer referred to in section 51.SOR/2023-149, s. 2ProhibitionA holder of a permit referred to in section 64 or 65 must not do any of the following:if the permit was issued to prevent damage to crops, shoot migratory birds elsewhere than on or over fields containing those crops;discharge firearms within 50 m of any body of water;use decoys or bird calls to attract migratory birds; oruse blinds or other concealment.Definition of decoyFor the purposes of subsection (1), a decoy includes an artificial bird or any device that imitates the colour, shape or size of a migratory bird and that may attract migratory birds.Permit to destroy eggs or nestsAn egg or nest destruction permit allows its holder and their nominees named in the permit to take and destroy the eggs of the species of migratory birds specified in the permit and to remove and destroy the nests of the species of migratory birds specified in the permit in an area described in that permit and subject to the conditions of that permit, and to dispose of the eggs or nests in the manner provided in the permit.ConditionsThe Minister may issue an egg or nest destruction permit only if the Minister has reason to believe that the destruction of the eggs or nests is necessary to reduce or prevent the danger that migratory birds are causing or are likely to cause to human health or to public safety or the damage they are causing or are likely to cause to agricultural, environmental or other interests.Eligible permit holderAn egg or nest destruction permit may be issued only to a person whoowns, leases or manages a parcel of land that is situated in the area described in the permit;holds or is the authorized representative of a person who holds an easement, real servitude, right-of-way or licence of occupation in respect of a parcel of land that is situated in that area; orhas or is the authorized representative of a person who has rights under the laws of a province to use a parcel of land that is situated in that area for public utilities or public infrastructure.SOR/2023-149, s. 3Relocation permitA relocation permit allows its holder or their nominees named in the permit to undertake activities for the purpose of relocating the migratory birds, eggs and nests described in the permit, in the manner set out in the permit and subject to the conditions of that permit, includingthe capture of migratory birds, the taking of eggs and the removal of nests in an area described in the permit;the transport of those migratory birds, eggs and nests to the other area described in the permit; andthe release of those migratory birds, and the placement of those eggs and nests, in that other area.ConditionsThe Minister may issue a relocation permit only if the Minister has reason to believe thatthe relocation of birds, eggs and nests is necessary to prevent or reducethe danger that migratory birds are causing or are likely to cause to human health or to public safety in one or more areas, orthe damage that migratory birds are causing or are likely to cause to the use of the land or to agricultural interests; andother means are not sufficient to prevent or reduce the danger or damage.Eligible permit holderA relocation permit may be issued only to a person whoowns, leases or manages a parcel of land that is situated in the area described in the permit from which the birds are captured, the eggs are taken or the nests are removed;holds or is the authorized representative of a person who holds an easement, real servitude, right-of-way or licence of occupation in respect of a parcel of land that is situated in that area; orhas or is the authorized representative of a person who has rights under the laws of a province to use a parcel of land that is situated in that area for public utilities or public infrastructure.SOR/2023-149, s. 4Danger to AircraftAirport permitAn airport permit allows its holder or their nominee, subject to the conditions of the permit, to scare migratory birds with a firearm or aircraft or to kill and take them, if those birds are within the perimeter of an airport and that person considers them to be a danger to aircraft operating at the airport.PossessionThe permit holder or their nominee must not have in their possession birds killed or taken under the permit except for the purpose of disposing of them in the manner described in the permit.Eligible permit holderThe permit may only be issued to the manager of a civilian airport or to the commanding officer of a military airport.Toxic ShotProhibitionA holder of a permit referred to in section 64, 65 or 72 must not use or have in their possession any shot other than non-toxic shot, as described in section 38, for the purpose of scaring or killing birds in accordance with the permit.Other ActivitiesScopeThis Part applies to the following permits:scientific permits;aviculture permits;taxidermist permits;eiderdown commerce permits; andcharity permits.Scientific permitA scientific permit may be issued by the Minister to a person who acts with a scientific, rehabilitation or educational purpose if the Minister is of the opinion that that person has the skills required to perform the activities for which the permit is issued.Powers of permit holderA holder of a scientific permit may, for scientific purposes, including banding, or for rehabilitation or educational purposes, do one or more of the following activities subject to the conditions of the permit, if the activity is listed on the permit:capture, kill, injure or harass a migratory bird;destroy, take or disturb an egg;damage, destroy, remove or disturb a nest;deposit bait in any place during the period referred to in subsection 6(1), in accordance with subsections 6(3) to (5);exchange, give or have in their possession a migratory bird, egg or nest; andif they are authorized to capture and band a migratory bird, take birds that are killed as a result of normal banding operations or that are found dead.NomineesThe Minister mayon the request of an applicant or a permit holder, add nominees to the permit; orremove nominees from the permit.Rights of nomineeA nominee who is designated on the permit and who is acting on behalf of the permit holder may, for a purpose other than banding and subject to the conditions of the permit, engage in the activities that are referred to in subsection (2) and listed on the permit.Permit holder obligationsThe holder of a scientific permit must, while performing the activities authorized by the permit,have the permit on their person; andshow the permit to a game officer immediately on request.Nominee obligationsA nominee must, while performing any activity authorized by the permit,have a copy of the permit on their person; andshow that copy to a game officer immediately on request.Records and informationThe holder of a scientific permit mustimmediately after capturing, killing or taking a migratory bird, destroying, taking or disturbing an egg or damaging, destroying, removing or disturbing a nest, record the exact number of such birds, eggs or nests and their species; andrecord any additional information that the Minister requires.ReportA person to whom a scientific permit was issued must submit a report in writing to the Minister that contains the information recorded in accordance with subsection (7).DisposalThe holder of a scientific permit who takes a bird referred to in paragraph (2)(f) must dispose of it in accordance with the conditions of their permit.Aviculture permitSubject to the conditions of the permit, an aviculture permit allows its holder tobuy, sell, exchange, give or have in their possession live migratory birds or their eggs for avicultural purposes;subject to subsection (5), deposit bait to feed migratory birds that are bought, sold, exchanged, captured or possessed under the permit; andkill migratory birds that they possess under the permit for the purpose of human consumption but not for sale or any other purpose.Capturing birds and taking eggsThe holder of an aviculture permit that contains an explicit authorization to capture migratory birds or take their eggs from the wild may, subject to the conditions of the permit, do so for avicultural purposes.Prohibition on killing by shootingThe holder of an aviculture permit must not kill migratory birds they have in their possession under that permit by shooting them.Prohibition on releasing into the wildA person must not release a migratory bird possessed under an aviculture permit into the wild unless the Minister authorizes the release.Feeding birdsDespite subsections 6(1) and (2), the holder of an aviculture permit is authorized to deposit bait in order to feed the migratory birds possessed under that permit during the period referred to in subsection 6(1).Bait locationHowever, the permit holder must deposit the bait in a location that is specified in the permit and that is not visible to birds flying above the location.ObligationsThe person to whom the permit is issued mustkeep records that correctly show at all timesthe number and species of migratory birds in their possession,the number and species of eggs in their possession, andfull details of all dealings in migratory birds, whether by sale, exchange, loan or gift, including the full name and contact information and the permit number of every person who receives those migratory birds; andon or before January 31 of the year following each calendar year in which they held a permit referred to in subsection (1), submit a report in writing to the Minister in respect of the calendar year for which the permit was issued, statingthe number of migratory birds of each species they reared during that calendar year,the number of migratory birds of each species they killed during that calendar year,the number of live migratory birds of each species and the number of eggs of each species they sold during that calendar year together with the full name and contact information and the permit number of each person to whom those birds or eggs were sold,the number of live migratory birds of each species and the number of eggs of each species they purchased during that calendar year together with the full name and contact information and the permit number of each person from whom those birds or eggs were purchased,the number of live migratory birds of each species and the number of eggs of each species they gave during that calendar year together with the full name and contact information and the permit number of each person to whom those birds or eggs were given,the number of live migratory birds of each species and the number of eggs of each species in their possession at the end of that calendar year, andany other information the Minister requires.Taxidermist permitA taxidermist permit allows a taxidermist who is its holder, subject to the conditions of the permit, to have in their possession a migratory bird for the purpose of providing taxidermy services for profit.Written statementA taxidermist permit holder must not receive or accept a migratory bird for mounting unless the bird is accompanied by a statement in writing that is signed by the owner and indicates the owner’s full name and contact information, the permit number under which the bird was killed and the circumstances under which it was killed, including the date and the place.RecordsA taxidermist permit holder must keep records showing, in respect of the migratory birds and eggs they have received,the name of each species and the number of birds and eggs belonging to each species;the date, place and other circumstances of the killing or taking of the birds and the taking of the eggs;the date on which the birds and eggs were received; andthe full names and contact information of the owners of the birds and eggs, the permit numbers under which they were killed or taken and the persons from whom they were received by the taxidermist.ReportA person to whom a taxidermist permit is issued must submit an annual report to the Minister respecting the information referred to in subsection (1) or any other reports the Minister requires.ValidityIn addition to the cases of invalidity set out in section 14, no taxidermist permit is valid if the person to whom it was issued fails to meet the requirements of this section.Eiderdown commerce permitAn eiderdown commerce permit allows its holder, subject to the conditions of the permit, to collect or sell eiderdown or to have it in their possession.Obligation – leaving sufficient eiderdownA person who has the right to collect eiderdown must leave sufficient eiderdown in each nest from which they collect it to protect eggs from predators or environmental chilling.Charity permitA holder of a charity permit and any person nominated on the permit in accordance with subsection (2) may, subject to the conditions of the permit, serve preserved migratory game birds and murres at a charitable fundraising event related to migratory bird conservation or a soup kitchen, or give them to the clients of a food bank.NomineesThe Minister mayon the request of an applicant or a permit holder, add nominees to the permit; orremove nominees from the permit.FundraisingAny profits made from serving migratory game birds or murres at a fundraising event must be used to protect or conserve wildlife.Permit holder obligationsThe person to whom a charity permit is issued mustkeep records of the number of each species of preserved migratory game birds and murres received in each calendar year, the full name and contact information of the individual who took each migratory game bird or murre and the number of the permit under which it was killed; andif the preserved migratory game bird or murre was served as part of a charitable fundraising dinner, maintain until the first anniversary of the fundraiser records of all expenditures and revenues of the event and the manner in which the profits were used.Consequential Amendments, Repeal and Coming into ForceConsequential AmendmentsMigratory Birds Convention Act, 1994Migratory Bird Sanctuary Regulations[Amendments][Amendments]Designation of Regulatory Provisions for Purposes of Enforcement (Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994) Regulations[Amendments]Canada National Parks ActWood Buffalo National Park Game Regulations[Amendments][Amendments]National Parks Wildlife Regulations[Amendments]Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties ActEnvironmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations[Amendments][Amendments]RepealThe Migratory Birds Regulations6 are repealed.C.R.C., c. 1035Coming into ForceJuly 30, 2022These Regulations come into force on July 30, 2022, but if they are registered after that day, they come into force on the day on which they are registered.(Paragraphs 5(2)(b) and (c))Notice to Minister Concerning Nest to be Damaged, Destroyed, Removed or Disturbed
(Paragraph 12(2)(a) and subsections 31(2) and 32(1))Cost of Documents
Column 1Column 2ItemDocumentFee1Migratory game bird hunting permit$8.502Any damage or danger permit$0.003Airport permit$0.004Scientific permit$0.005Aviculture permit$10.006Taxidermist permit$10.007Eiderdown commerce permit$10.008Charity permit$0.009Habitat conservation stamp$8.50
(Subsections 1(1), 6(1), 19(1) and 28(1) and (2), paragraphs 28(3)(b) and 39(1)(b), subsections 43(1) and (2), 46(1) and (3), 59(2), 60(2) and (3) and 61(1), subparagraph 61(2)(d)(iii), paragraph 62(1)(a), subparagraph 62(2)(d)(ii) and paragraph 67(1)(b))Open Seasons, Limits and Special MeasuresNewfoundland and LabradorThe following definitions apply in this Part.Avalon-Burin Coastal Newfoundland Zone means the portion of the coast of the Island of Newfoundland, and of the adjacent offshore islands, lying less than 100 m from the mean ordinary high-water mark and the adjacent marine coastal waters, bounded by a straight line drawn due south from Cape Rosey, and from there in a generally easterly and northerly direction along the coast, ending at a boundary line drawn due northeast from Cape Bonavista. (Zone côtière d’Avalon-Burin de Terre-Neuve)Central Labrador Zone means the portion of Labrador that is not within the Northern Labrador Zone, the Western Labrador Zone or the Southern Labrador Zone. (Zone centre du Labrador)Inland Newfoundland Zone means the portion of the Island of Newfoundland, and of the adjacent offshore islands, that is not within the Northwestern Coastal Newfoundland Zone, the Northern Coastal Newfoundland Zone, the Southern Coastal Newfoundland Zone, the Southwestern Coastal Newfoundland Zone, the Northeastern Coastal Newfoundland Zone or the Avalon-Burin Coastal Newfoundland Zone. (Zone intérieure de Terre-Neuve)Murre Zone No. 1 means the coastal waters in the Northern Labrador Zone and the Central Labrador Zone. (Zone de guillemots no 1)Murre Zone No. 2 means the coastal waters in the Southern Labrador Zone and the portions of the Northwestern Coastal Newfoundland Zone, the Northern Coastal Newfoundland Zone and the Northeastern Coastal Newfoundland Zone bounded by a line drawn due northeast from Deadman’s Point (latitude 49°21′N, longitude 53°41′W) and a line drawn due west from Cape St. Gregory (latitude 49°24′N, longitude 58°14′W). (Zone de guillemots no 2)Murre Zone No. 3 means the portions of the Southwestern Coastal Newfoundland Zone and the Avalon-Burin Coastal Newfoundland Zone bounded by a line drawn due west from Cape St. Gregory (latitude 49°24′N, longitude 58°14′W) and a line drawn due east from Western Bay Head (latitude 47°53′N, longitude 53°03′ W), excluding the portion of the Avalon-Burin Coastal Newfoundland Zone bounded by a line drawn due east from Cape Race (latitude 46°39′N, longitude 53°04′W) and a line drawn due east from Cape Spear (latitude 47°31′20″N, longitude 52°37′40″W). (Zone de guillemots no 3)Murre Zone No. 4 means the portions of the Avalon-Burin Coastal Newfoundland Zone and the Northeastern Coastal Newfoundland Zone bounded by a line drawn due east from Cape Race (latitude 46°39′N, longitude 53°04′W) and a line drawn due northeast from Deadman’s Point (latitude 49°21′N, longitude 53°41′W), excluding the portion of the Avalon-Burin Coastal Newfoundland Zone bounded by a line drawn due east from Cape Spear (latitude 47°31′20″N, longitude 52°37′40″W) and by a line drawn due east from Western Bay Head (latitude 47°53′N, longitude 53°03′W). (Zone de guillemots no 4)Northeastern Coastal Newfoundland Zone means the portion of the coast of the Island of Newfoundland, and of the adjacent offshore islands, lying less than 100 m from the mean ordinary high-water mark and adjacent marine coastal waters, bounded by a line drawn due northeast through Cape Bonavista, and from there in a generally westerly direction along the coast, ending at a boundary line drawn due northeast through Cape St. John. (Zone côtière du nord-est de Terre-Neuve)Northern Coastal Newfoundland Zone means the portion of the coast of the Island of Newfoundland, and of the adjacent offshore islands, lying less than 100 m from the mean ordinary high-water mark and the adjacent marine coastal waters, bounded by a line drawn due northeast from Cape Bauld, and from there southward along the east coast, ending in a boundary line drawn due northeast through Cape St. John. (Zone côtière du nord de Terre-Neuve)Northern Labrador Zone means the portion of Labrador lying north of latitude 54°24′N and east of longitude 65°W. (Zone nord du Labrador)Northwestern Coastal Newfoundland Zone means the portion of the coast of the Island of Newfoundland, and of the adjacent offshore islands, lying less than 100 m from the mean ordinary high-water mark and the adjacent marine coastal waters, bounded by a line drawn due west from Cape St. Gregory, and from there northward and eastward along the coast, ending in a boundary line drawn due northeast through Cape Bauld. (Zone côtière du nord-ouest de Terre-Neuve)Southern Coastal Newfoundland Zone means the portion of the coast of the Island of Newfoundland, and of the adjacent offshore islands, lying less than 100 m from the mean ordinary high-water mark and the adjacent marine coastal waters, bounded by a line drawn due west through Cape Ray, and from there southward and eastward along the coast, ending at a line drawn due south through Cape Rosey. (Zone côtière du sud de Terre-Neuve)Southern Labrador Zone means the portion of Labrador lying south of latitude 53°06′N (Boulter Rock) and east of longitude 57°06′40″W. (Zone sud du Labrador)Southwestern Coastal Newfoundland Zone means the portion of the coast of the Island of Newfoundland, and of the adjacent offshore islands, lying less than 100 m from the mean ordinary high-water mark and the adjacent marine coastal waters, bounded by a line drawn due west from Cape St. Gregory, and from there southward along the coast, ending in a boundary line drawn due west through Cape Ray. (Zone côtière du sud-ouest de Terre-Neuve)Western Labrador Zone means the portion of Labrador lying west of longitude 65°W. (Zone ouest du Labrador)For greater certainty, in this Part a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to all persons.
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Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in Newfoundland and LabradorColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1Northwestern Coastal Newfoundland ZoneLong-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters, combined12November 1 to February 156Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, combined12October 10 to January 246Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)September 16 to December 316 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)all Geese, combined10September 16 to December 315Snipe20September 16 to December 31102Avalon-Burin Coastal Newfoundland Zone, Northeastern Coastal Newfoundland Zone, Northern Coastal Newfoundland Zone, Southern Coastal Newfoundland Zone, and Southwestern Newfoundland Coastal ZoneLong-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters, combined12November 24 to March 106Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, combined12October 10 to January 246Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)September 16 to December 316 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)All Geese, combined10September 16 to December 315Snipe20September 16 to December 31103Inland Newfoundland ZoneLong-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/ACommon and Red-breasted Mergansers, combined12October 10 to January 246Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)September 16 to December 316 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)all Geese, combined10September 16 to December 315Snipe20September 16 to December 31104Northern Labrador Zoneall Eiders and Scoters, combined12September 1 to September 25, for Scoters only6September 26 to December 166December 17 to January 10, for Eiders only6Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, combined12September 1 to December 166Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)September 1 to December 166 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)all Geese, combined10September 1 to December 165Snipe20September 1 to December 16105Western Labrador Zoneall Eiders and Scoters, combined12September 1 to December 166[Repealed, SOR/2024-129, s. 6]Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, combined12September 1 to December 166Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)September 1 to December 166 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)all Geese, combined10September 1 to December 165Snipe20September 1 to December 16106Southern Labrador Zoneall Eiders and Scoters, combined12September 1 to October 31, for Scoters only6November 1 to December 166December 17 to February 15, for Eiders only6Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, combined12September 1 to December 166Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)September 1 to December 166 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)all Geese, combined10September 1 to December 165Snipe20September 1 to December 16107Central Labrador Zoneall Eiders and Scoters, combined12September 1 to October 24, for Scoters only6October 25 to November 306December 1 to December 16, for Scoters only6December 21 to February 28, for Eiders only6Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, combined12September 1 to December 166Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)September 1 to December 166 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)all Geese, combined10September 1 to December 165Snipe20September 1 to December 16108Murre Zone No. 1Murres40September 1 to December 16209Murre Zone No. 2Murres40October 6 to January 202010Murre Zone No. 3Murres40November 25 to March 102011Murre Zone No. 4Murres40November 3 to January 1020February 2 to March 1020
Prince Edward IslandFor greater certainty, in this Part, a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to all persons.
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Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in Prince Edward IslandColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1Throughout Prince Edward IslandCommon and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters, combined12 (not more than 8 may be Eiders and not more than 8 may be Scoters)October 1 to January 156 (not more than 4 may be Eiders and not more than 4 may be Scoters)Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)October 1 to January 156 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)all Geese, combined20September 1 to September 155 (plus an additional 5 Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination)October 1 to December 315, from October 1 to November 143, from November 15 to December 31Woodcock16The last Monday of September to the second Saturday of December8Snipe20October 1 to December 3110
Nova ScotiaThe following definitions apply in this Part.Zone No. 1 means the counties of Antigonish, Pictou, Colchester, Cumberland, Hants, Kings and Annapolis. (Zone no 1)Zone No. 2 means the counties of Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, Lunenburg, Halifax, Guysborough, Cape Breton, Victoria, Inverness and Richmond. (Zone no 2)For greater certainty, in this Part a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to all persons.
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Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in Nova ScotiaColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1Zone No. 1Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters, combined10 (not more than 4 may be Eiders and not more than 8 may be Scoters)October 1 to November 1 (not an open season for Eiders)5 (not more than 4 may be Scoters)November 2 to December 315 (not more than 2 may be Eiders, of which not more than 1 may be female, and not more than 4 may be Scoters)January 1 to January 15 (not an open season for Eiders)5 (not more than 4 may be Scoters)Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)October 1 to January 156 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)all Geese, combined20September 1 to September 155 (plus an additional 5 Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination)October 1 to December 315Woodcock16October 1 to November 308Snipe20October 1 to November 30102Zone No. 2Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters, combined10 (not more than 4 may be Eiders and not more than 8 may be Scoters)October 8 to November 1 (not an open season for Eiders)5 (not more than 4 may be Scoters)November 2 to December 315 (not more than 2 may be Eiders, of which not more than 1 may be female, and not more than 4 may be Scoters)January 1 to January 22 (not an open season for Eiders)5 (not more than 4 may be Scoters)Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)October 8 to January 226 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)all Geese, combined20September 1 to September 155 (plus an additional 5 Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination)October 16 to January 155Woodcock16October 1 to November 308Snipe20October 1 to November 3010
New BrunswickThe following definitions apply in this Part.Zone No. 1 means the portion of Saint John County lying south of No. 1 Highway and west of Saint John Harbour, and the portion of Charlotte County lying south of No. 1 Highway including the islands of the Grand Manan Group and Campobello Island. (Zone no 1)Zone No. 2 means any portion of New Brunswick that is not in Zone No. 1 or the areas described in section 2. (Zone no 2)The open seasons set out in Table 1 do not apply to the following areas of New Brunswick:the islands, islets, rocks and ledges in the County of Charlotte, Parish of Pennfield, and in the Bay of Fundy, designated as The Wolves according to the Gazetteer of Canada for New Brunswick, Ottawa, 1972, and shown on 1:50,000 series National Topographic System Map No. 21B/15 and 21B/14, third edition (combined map), including any foreshore and any small islets or rocks that do not appear on that map, and also including the reefs and surrounding waters lying within the quadrilateral defined by points having the following geographic coordinates: latitude 45°00′N, longitude 66°39′W; latitude 44°55′N, longitude 66°39′W; latitude 44°55′N, longitude 66°46′W; latitude 45°00′N, longitude 66°46′W, and the area of the Tabusintac River Estuary in Northumberland County, east of Highway number 11, south of Wishart Point Road, west of a line between Wishart Point and Point of Marsh and northwest of Covedell Road;Bathurst Harbour and Bathurst Basin, commencing at the Carron Point lighthouse; from there north across the mouth of Bathurst Harbour to Youghall Point; from there following the mean high-water mark to the first bridge on the Tetagouche River (Highway 134); from there following the mean high-water mark of Bathurst Harbour and Bathurst Basin to the first bridge on the Middle River (Riverside Drive and Little River Drive); from there following the mean high-water mark to the first bridge on the Little River (NB Trail); from there following the mean high-water mark to the first bridge on the Nepisiguit River (Bridge Street); and from there following the mean high-water mark to the point of commencement;Except for the following, which remain open to hunting: all lots, pieces or parcels of land situated in the Parish of Bathurst in the County of Gloucester and described as follows: the ungranted Crown islands, situated in Bathurst Harbour, which are numbered 1 and 2 and have the following approximate geographic coordinates:island no. 1: latitude 47°38′55″, longitude 65°38′09″;island no. 2: latitude 47°37′59″, longitude 65°38′48″;the area containing portions of the Restigouche River and Chaleur Bay as shown on National Topographic Series Map Sheet No. 22B/1 (Escuminac, edition 3(B)) produced at a scale of 1:50,000 by the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources at Ottawa, and described as follows: commencing at the most easterly extremity of Dalhousie Island at approximate latitude 48°04′15″ and approximate longitude 66°21′45″; from there due east in a straight line to a line in the Restigouche River and Chaleur Bay that is 1 km perpendicularly distant and parallel to the southerly ordinary high-water mark of the Restigouche River; from there generally southeasterly and southwesterly along the line that is 1 km perpendicularly distant and parallel to the southerly ordinary high-water mark of the Restigouche River and Chaleur Bay to a point that is due east of the mouth of Miller Brook; from there due west to the mouth of that brook; and from there northerly, northeasterly and northwesterly along that ordinary high water-mark of the Restigouche River and Chaleur Bay to the point of commencement, including all islands, shoals and rocks lying within the above described area.For greater certainty, in this Part, a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to all persons.
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Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in New BrunswickColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1Zone No. 1Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters, combined12 (not more than 4 may be Eiders and not more than 8 may be Scoters)October 15 to November 1 (not an open season for Eiders)6 (not more than 4 may be Scoters)November 2 to December 316 (not more than 2 may be Eiders, of which not more than 1 may be female, and not more than 4 may be Scoters)January 1 to January 5 (not an open season for Eiders)6 (not more than 4 may be Scoters)February 1 to February 24 (not an open season for Eiders)6 (not more than 4 may be Scoters)Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)October 15 to January 296 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)all Geese, combined20September 1 to September 155 (plus an additional 5 Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination)October 15 to January 145Woodcock16September 15 to November 308Snipe20October 15 to January 14102Zone No. 2Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters, combined12 (not more than 4 may be Eiders and not more than 8 may be Scoters)October 1 to November 1 (not an open season for Eiders)6 (not more than 4 may be Scoters)November 2 to December 316 (not more than 2 may be Eiders, of which not more than 1 may be female, and not more than 4 may be Scoters)January 1 to January 15 (not an open season for Eiders)6 (not more than 4 may be Scoters)Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)October 1 to January 156 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)all Geese, combined20September 1 to September 155 (plus an additional 5 Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination)October 1 to December 315Woodcock16September 15 to November 308Snipe20October 1 to December 3110
QuebecThe following definitions apply in this Part.District A means the portion of Quebec included in Provincial Hunting Zones 17 and 22 to 24. (District A)District B means the portion of Quebec included in Provincial Hunting Zones 19 south, 20 and 29 and the portion of Provincial Hunting Zone 21 included in the electoral district of Duplessis that is situated opposite to Provincial Hunting Zones 19 south and 20. (District B)District C means the portion of Quebec included in Provincial Hunting Zones 12 to 14 and 16. (District C)District D means the portion of Quebec included in the portion of Provincial Hunting Zones 18, 21 and 28 lying west of longitude 70°00′W and the portion of Provincial Hunting Zone 27 lying west of longitude 70°00′W and north of the latitude at the Saint-Siméon wharf to Route 381 and from there to the northern limit of Provincial Hunting Zone 27. (District D)District E means the portion of Quebec included in Provincial Hunting Zone 1; the portion of Provincial Hunting Zone 2 lying east of Route 185 to its intersection with du Loup River and lying east of a line running along the centre of that river to the north end of the Rivière-du-Loup wharf; the portion of Provincial Hunting Zone 28 lying east of longitude 70°00′W; the portion of Provincial Hunting Zone 27 lying east of longitude 70°00′W and north of the latitude at the Saint-Siméon wharf; and the portion of Provincial Hunting Zone 18 and the waters of the Saguenay lying east of the limit of District D, including the portion of the waters of Chaleur Bay and the St. Lawrence River lying east of the route of the ferry crossing from Saint-Siméon to Rivière-du-Loup to the boundaries of Districts B and G. (District E)District F means the portion of Quebec included in the portion of Provincial Hunting Zone 2 lying west of District E; Provincial Hunting Zones 3 to 11, 15 and 26; and the portion of Provincial Hunting Zone 27 lying south of Districts D and E, including the portion of the waters of the St. Lawrence River lying west of District E. (District F)District G means the lands and waters included in the County of the Magdalen Islands in Quebec. (District G) non-resident of Canada means a person who is not a resident of Canada. (non-résident du Canada)resident of Canada means a person whose primary or habitual place of residence is in Canada. (résident du Canada)In this Part, the Provincial Hunting Zones are the areas described in Quebec’s Regulation respecting fishing and hunting areas, made under the Act Respecting the Conservation and Development of Wildlife, R.S.Q., c. C-61.1.The open seasons set out in Table 1 and Table 2 do not apply to the following areas of Quebec:Cap Tourmente:The waters included within the limit described as follows:Commencing at the intersection of the low-water mark along the northerly shore of the St. Lawrence River with the southwesterly boundary of shore lot 3,814,431 of the cadastre of Quebec, registration division of Montmorency; from there southeasterly along the extension of that boundary to a point on the straight line joining the light buoys designated V13 and V6 on Canadian Hydrographic Service chart number 1317; from there easterly along that straight line to the light buoy designated V6 on that chart; from there northeasterly in a straight line toward the light buoys designated K108 and K103 on chart number 1317; from there northeasterly in a straight line to the light buoy designated K95 on chart number 1317, but ending abreast of LL 1902 Cap Brûlé fixed navigation aid located on the northern shore of the St. Lawrence River; from there northwesterly in a line perpendicular to the low-water mark opposite LL 1902 Cap Brûlé fixed navigation aid; from there southwesterly along the low-water mark to the point of commencement, together with the portion of the right-of-way of the railway from lot 3,814,431 of the cadastre of Quebec, registration division of Montmorency; and from there easterly abreast of LL 1902 Cap Brûlé fixed navigation aid;The parcel of land described as follows:Lot 3,815,311 of the cadastre of Quebec, registration division of Montmorency, and the part of the right-of-way of the railway shown on Public Works Canada Plan AM-92-7485, and the zone between the low-water mark of the St. Lawrence River and the northern limit of the railway right-of-way, bounded on the west by Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area and on the east by LL 1902 Cap Brûlé fixed navigation aid. In addition, this zone includes the right of way of the public road called “Cap Tourmente Road”, which is located in the municipality of Saint-Joachim;Portage:In the Gulf of St. Lawrence, at approximate latitude 47°37′15″N and approximate longitude 61°29′30″W, a part of les Îles de la Madeleine together with the waters included within the limit described as follows:Commencing at the intersection of the ordinary high-water mark of Baie Clarke with a plumb line originating from the centre of the bridge of Route 199 at its northwesterly end; from there southwesterly in a straight line (in Havre de la Grande Entrée) to a point situated 200 m from the ordinary high-water mark and on the extension southeasterly of the most easterly limit of lot 3,777,410 of the cadastre of Quebec, registration division of Îles-de-la-Madeleine; from there northwesterly following that extension line and southeasterly limit of that lot; from there northwesterly following the easterly limits of lots 3,777,410, 3,779,909 and 3,776,833 and the extension of this later limit in the Gulf of St. Lawrence to a point situated 200 m, measured at a right angle, to the ordinary high-water mark of that Gulf; from there easterly following a line at 200 m from that water mark to a point situated 2000 m in a straight line from that point; from there southerly in a straight line to the intersection of the westerly bank of an unnamed creek with the ordinary high-water mark of Baie Clarke at approximate latitude 47°37′15.32″N and approximate longitude 61°28′24.45″W; and from there southwesterly following that water mark to the point of commencement;Havre aux Basques:In the municipality of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, including a portion of Île du Cap aux Meules and a portion of Île du Havre Aubert, a parcel of land described as follows:Commencing at a northwestern point at approximate latitude 47º19′12″N and approximate longitude 61º57′41″W; from there southwesterly along the ordinary high-water mark of the Gulf of St. Lawrence to a southwestern point at approximate latitude 47º18′1.48″N and approximate longitude 61º58′16.70″W; from there easterly in a straight line to a southeastern point at approximate latitude 47º18′14.49″N and approximate longitude 61º56′2.37″W; from there northerly, along the ordinary high-water mark of Baie de Plaisance to a northeastern point at approximate latitude 47º18′59″N and approximate longitude 61º56′09″W; from there westerly in a straight line to the point of commencement; together with a zone extending 200 m easterly from the ordinary high-water mark of Baie de Plaisance and a zone extending 200 m westerly from the ordinary high-water mark of the Gulf of St. Lawrence; the northern and southern limits of those zones being an extension of the northerly boundary between the northeastern and northwestern points previously described and the extension of the southerly boundary between the southeastern and southwestern points previously described; and the eastern and western limits of those zones being lines parallel to the ordinary high-water marks of Baie de Plaisance and the Gulf of St. Lawrence;Lac Saint-Pierre (Nicolet):This area is located in the St. Lawrence River to the northwest of the Department of National Defence property near the town of Nicolet. It includes the open water and marshes inside a straight line between battery No. 5 (latitude 46°13′31″N and longitude 72°40′16″W) and the end of the Longue Pointe called OP-6 (latitude 46°10′15″N and longitude 72°45′03″W) on the Department of National Defence property, to the limit of the Nicolet Bird Sanctuary; andCap-Saint-Ignace:This area is located in the St. Lawrence River near the municipality of Cap-Saint-Ignace at approximate latitude 47°02′15″N and approximate longitude 70°29′10″W. It includes the open water and marshes between the high-water mark and the low-water mark starting from the western limit of the Cap-Saint-Ignace Bird Sanctuary, going west for about 400 m to the eastern limit of lot 3,251,418 of the cadastre of Quebec, registration division of Montmagny.The open seasons set out in Table 2 do not apply in respect of Snow Geese in the portion of the St. Lawrence River bounded on the northeast by a straight line joining Cap Brûlé in the County of Charlevoix and the west side of the mouth of the Trois-Saumons River in the County of l’Islet and bounded on the southwest by a straight line joining the east side of the mouth of the Sainte-Anne River in the County of Montmorency and the wharf at the Town of Berthier-sur-Mer in the County of Montmagny except between the southern boundary of the north navigational channel and the northern boundary of the south navigational channel and exposed land within that portion of the St. Lawrence River.In this Part, unless otherwise specified, a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to residents of Canada and non-residents of Canada.
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Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in QuebecColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1District ADucks (other than Harlequin Ducks), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 2 may be Blue-winged Teal)September 1 to December 166 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to September 2510September 26 to October 313November 1 to December 165Geese (other than Snow Geese, Canada and Cackling Geese), combined15September 1 to December 165Coots and Gallinules, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/AWoodcock24September 1 to December 168 for residents of Canada4 for non-residents of CanadaSnipe30September 1 to December 1610Mourning DovesN/ANo open seasonN/A2District BDucks (other than Harlequin Ducks), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 2 may be Blue-winged Teal)the first Saturday after September 11 to September 30, for Ducks other than Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks6 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)October 1 to October 246 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)October 25 to November 14 (not an open season for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks in locations on the North Shore that are west of the Natashquan River)6 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)November 15 to the first Saturday after December 256 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)the first Sunday after December 26 to January 14, only for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks6January 15 to February 5, only for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks in locations on the North Shore that are west of the Natashquan River6Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combinedNo limitthe first Saturday after September 11 to September 2510September 26 to the first Saturday after December 255Geese (other than Snow Geese, Canada Geese and Cackling Geese), combined15The first Saturday after September 11 to the first Saturday after December 255Coots and Gallinules, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/AWoodcock24The first Saturday after August 31 to the first Saturday after December 148 for residents of Canada4 for non-residents of CanadaSnipe30The first Saturday after September 11 to the first Saturday after December 2510Mourning DovesN/ANo open seasonN/A3Districts C and DDucks (other than Harlequin Ducks), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 2 may be Blue-winged Teal)The first Saturday after September 11 to the first Saturday after December 256 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to the first Friday after September 10 (only on farmland)10the first Saturday after September 11 to September 2510September 26 to October 313 (in District C)2 (in District D)November 1 to December 165Geese (other than Snow Geese, Canada Geese and Cackling Geese), combined15The first Saturday after September 11 to the first Saturday after December 255Coots and Gallinules, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/AWoodcock24The first Saturday after August 31 to the first Saturday after December 148 for residents of Canada4 for non-residents of CanadaSnipe30The first Saturday after September 11 to the first Saturday after December 2510Mourning DovesN/ANo open seasonN/A4District EDucks (other than Harlequin Ducks), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 2 may be Blue-winged Teal)The first Saturday after September 11 to October 206 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)October 21 to the first Saturday after December 25 (not an open season for Barrow’s Goldeneye or Common Goldeneye in locations that are within Provincial Hunting Zone 21 or within 100 m of that Zone)6 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to the first Friday after September 10 (only on farmland)10the first Saturday after September 11 to September 2510September 26 to December 165Geese (other than Snow Geese, Canada Geese and Cackling Geese), combined15The first Saturday after September 11 to the first Saturday after December 255Coots and Gallinules, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/AWoodcock24The first Saturday after August 31 to the first Saturday after December 148 for residents of Canada4 for non-residents of CanadaSnipe30The first Saturday after September 11 to the first Saturday after December 2510Mourning DovesN/ANo open seasonN/A5District FDucks (other than Harlequin Ducks), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 2 may be Blue-winged Teal)the first Saturday after September 18 to October 206 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)October 21 to the first Saturday after January 1 (not an open season for Barrow’s Goldeneye or Common Goldeneye in locations between Pointe Jureux (Saint-Irénée) and Gros Cap à l’Aigle (Saint-Fidèle) from routes 362 and 138 and extending 2 km within Provincial Hunting Zone 21)6 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 6 to the first Friday after September 17 (only on farmland)10the first Saturday after September 18 to September 2510September 26 to October 313 (in locations west of Highway 15 and its northerly extension along Route 117)2 (in locations east of Highway 15 and its northerly extension along Route 117)November 1 to December 215Geese (other than Snow Geese, Canada Geese and Cackling Geese), combined15The first Saturday after September 18 to the first Saturday after January 1 5Coots and Gallinules, combined12The first Saturday after September 18 to the first Saturday after January 14Woodcock24The first Saturday after August 31 to the first Saturday after December 148 for residents of Canada4 for non-residents of CanadaSnipe30The first Saturday after September 18 to the first Saturday after January 110Mourning Doves24The first Saturday after September 14 to the first Saturday after December 2886District GDucks (other than Harlequin Ducks), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 2 may be Blue-winged Teal)the last Saturday in September to October 31 (not an open season for Eiders or Long-tailed Ducks)6 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)November 1 to December 266 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal)December 27 to February 14 (only for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks)6Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combinedNo limitThe last Saturday of September to December 265Geese (other than Snow Geese, Canada Geese and Cackling Geese), combined15The last Saturday of September to December 265Coots and Gallinules, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/AWoodcock24The last Saturday of September to December 268 for residents of Canada4 for non-residents of CanadaSnipe30The last Saturday of September to December 2610Mourning DovesN/ANo open seasonN/A
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Special Measures for Overabundant Species in QuebecColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag LimitAdditional Hunting Method or Equipment1District ASnow GeeseNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1620Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting that species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMay 1 to June 3020Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used2District BSnow GeeseNo limitThe first Saturday after September 11 to the first Saturday after December 2520Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting that species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be hunted3Districts C and DSnow GeeseNo limitSeptember 1 to the Friday after September 10 (only on farmland)20Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting that species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedthe first Saturday after September 11 to the first Saturday after December 2520Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting that species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMarch 1 to May 31 (only on farmland)20Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used4District ESnow GeeseNo limitSeptember 1 to the first Friday after September 10 (only on farmland)20electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting that species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedhunting with bait that is crops that are cut and left on the ground in the fall is permitted if the Minister has given consent in writing in accordance with paragraph 62(1)(c) of these RegulationsThe first Saturday after September 11 to the first Saturday after December 2520electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting that species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is open season may be huntedhunting with bait that is crops that are cut and left on the ground in the fall is permitted if the Minister has given consent in writing under paragraph 62(1)(c) of these RegulationsMarch 1 to May 31 (only on farmland)20electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be usedhunting with bait in the spring is permitted if the Minister has given consent in writing under subsection 61(1) of these Regulations5District FSnow GeeseNo limitSeptember 6 to the first Friday after September 17 (only on farmland)20electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting that species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedhunting with bait that is crops that are cut and left on the ground in the fall is permitted if the Minister has given consent in writing under paragraph 62(1)(c) of these Regulationsthe first Saturday after September 18 to the first Saturday after January 120electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting that species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is open season may be huntedhunting with bait that is crops that are cut and left on the ground in the fall is permitted if the Minister has given consent in writing under paragraph 62(1)(c) of these RegulationsMarch 1 to May 31, only on farmland that is not within the following locations:south of the St. Lawrence River and north of the road right-of-way of Route 132 between the western limit of the municipality of Montmagny and the eastern limit of the municipality of Cap-Saint-Ignace, other than in lots 4,598,472, 2,611,981 and 2,611,982 of the cadastre of Quebec (in the municipality of Montmagny),north of the St. Lawrence River and south of a line that is 1000 m north of Highway 40 between Montée Saint-Laurent and the Maskinongé River, orsouth of the St. Lawrence River and north of the railroad right-of-way located near Route 132 between the Nicolet River in the east and Lacerte Road in the west20Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used.Hunting with bait in the spring is permitted if the Minister has given consent in writing under subsection 61(1) of these Regulations6District GSnow GeeseNo limitThe last Saturday of September to December 2620Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting that species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be hunted
OntarioThe following definitions apply in this Part.Central District means the portion of Ontario included in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 42 to 44, 46 to 50, and 53 to 59. (District central)Hudson-James Bay District means the portion of Ontario included in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 1A and 1B and the portions of Provincial Wildlife Management Units 1D, 25 and 26 lying north of latitude 51° and east of longitude 83°45′. (District de la Baie d’Hudson et de la Baie James)Northern District means the portion of Ontario included in Provincial Wildlife Management Unit 1C, the portions of Provincial Wildlife Management Units 1D, 25 and 26 lying south of latitude 51° and west of longitude 83°45′, as well as Provincial Wildlife Management Units 2 to 24, 27 to 41, and 45. (District nord)Southern District means the portion of Ontario included in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 60 to 95. (District du sud)In this Part,a reference to a Provincial Wildlife Management Unit is a reference to a “wildlife management unit” in the Province of Ontario as referred to in Schedule 1 to Part 6 of Area Descriptions, Ontario Regulation 663/98 made under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 41, and if a Provincial Wildlife Management Unit is referred to by a whole number only, the reference is to all of the wildlife management units referred to in that Schedule by that number used in combination with a letter or a letter and another number; anda reference to municipalities where hunting with guns on Sundays is permitted is a reference to those municipalities in Ontario referred to in Schedule 1 to Part 7 of Ontario Regulation 663/98 (Area Descriptions) as being the areas south of the French and Mattawa rivers where it is permitted to hunt with a gun on Sundays under Ontario Regulation 665/98 (Hunting) made under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 41.In this Part, the open seasons set out in Table 1 and Table 2 do not apply to the following areas:the northeasterly portion of Lake St. Clair that is bounded by a line extending northwest (approximately 315°) from the south bank of the mouth of the Thames River in the County of Essex in Ontario to the international boundary between Canada and the United States and from there northeasterly following the international boundary line to the intersection with the southwesterly shore of Seaway Island, the portion of Rondeau Bay on Lake Erie in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in Ontario, and the portion of Long Point Bay on Lake Erie in Norfolk County in Ontario that lies westerly of a line extending from the confluence of the waters of Lake Erie with the waters of Cottage Creek across the most westerly extremity of Whitefish Bar Island to the southerly shore of Turkey Point, each of those portions being situated more than 300 m from the shore, from an area of emergent vegetation or from a water line that forms a boundary of private property;the portion of the St. Lawrence River at the beginning point where Lake St. Francis begins, lying between the easterly boundary of the dam at the site of the Robert H. Saunders Generating Station and the interprovincial boundary between Ontario and Quebec and situated more than 300 m from the shore of the mainland or any island, from any area of emergent vegetation or from any water line that forms a boundary of private property;the following portion of Norfolk Country in Ontario:The east quarter of Lot 7 and the west half of Lot 8 extending south of Regional Road number 42 to the northern boundary of the Long Point Conservation Authority Marsh described in instrument number 359664 deposited in the Registry Division of Norfolk; andthe part of the Township of Frontenac Islands in Ontario lying west of the midway point between Howe Island and Wolfe Island and the southeasterly production of that midway point to the international boundary between Canada and the United States and east of a line through the westerly end of Long Point at the westerly end of Wolfe Island and the westerly end of Nine Mile Point on Simcoe Island commencing at the intersection of the southeasterly production of that line with the international boundary between Canada and the United States and ending at the intersection of the northwesterly production of the same line with the boundary of the Township of Frontenac Islands, unless the hunter ison the islands,on the shore,standing within an emergent marsh,subject to subsection 41(1) of these Regulations, in a boat located in an emergent marsh contiguous with the shore, orin a blind that has been constructed to remain in place for the current hunting season on the shore, in the marsh or within 20 m of shore on a dock connected to shore.For greater certainty, in this Part, a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to all persons.
TABLE 1
Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in OntarioColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1Hudson-James Bay DistrictDucks (other than Harlequin Ducks), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)September 1 to December 166 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to December 165Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1650Geese (other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese), combined15September 1 to December 165Rails (other than Yellow Rails and King Rails), Coots and Gallinules, combined30September 1 to December 1610 (not more than 8 may be Coots and not more than 4 may be Gallinules)Woodcock24September 15 to December 168Snipe30September 1 to December 1610Mourning DovesN/ANo open seasonN/A2Northern DistrictDucks (other than Harlequin Ducks), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)September 10 to December 256 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to September 910 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 8, 10, 13, 36, 37, 39, 41 and 45)5 (in other Provincial Wildlife Management Units)September 10 to December 165Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1620Geese (other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese), combined15September 1 to December 165Rails (other than Yellow Rails and King Rails), Coots and Gallinules, combined30September 10 to December 2510 (not more than 8 may be Coots and not more than 4 may be Gallinules)Woodcock24September 15 to December 168Snipe30September 10 to December 2510Mourning DovesN/ANo open seasonN/A3Central DistrictDucks (other than Harlequin Ducks), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)The third Saturday in September to the first Sunday after December 296 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to the Friday before the third Saturday in September10the third Saturday in September to December 165Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1620Geese (other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese), combined15September 1 to December 165Rails (other than Yellow Rails and King Rails), Coots and Gallinules, combined30The third Saturday in September to the first Sunday after December 2910 (not more than 8 may be Coots and not more than 4 may be Gallinules)Woodcock24September 15 to December 168Snipe30The third Saturday in September to the first Sunday after December 2910Mourning Doves45September 1 to November 30154Southern DistrictDucks (other than Harlequin Ducks), combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)The fourth Saturday in September to the first Sunday after January 56 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 60 to 87E and not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye)6 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 88 to 95 and not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 3 may be American Black Ducks)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combinedNo limitthe Thursday after the first Monday of September to the second Sunday after that Monday (excluding Sundays in municipalities where hunting with guns on Sunday is not permitted by provincial regulations)10 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 60 to 81, 83, 86 to 92 and 95)8 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 82, 84, 85, 93 and 94)the fourth Saturday in September to the first Wednesday after December 25 (excluding Sundays in municipalities where hunting with guns on Sundays is not permitted by provincial regulations)5 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 60 to 64, 66 to 81, 83, 86 to 92 and 95 from the fourth Saturday in September to the first Friday after October 25)3 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 65, 82, 84, 85 and 93 from the fourth Saturday in September to the first Friday after October 25)5 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 60 to 93 and 95 from the first Saturday after October 26 to the first Wednesday after December 25)3 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Unit 94)the first Thursday after December 26 to the first Saturday after January 4, excluding Sundays, in municipalities where hunting with guns on Sundays is not permitted by provincial regulations5 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 60 to 93 and 95)3 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Unit 94)the fourth Saturday in February to the following Saturday, excluding Sundays, in municipalities where hunting with guns on Sunday is not permitted by provincial regulations (not an open season in Provincial Wildlife Management Unit 94)10 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 60 to 81, 83, 86 to 92 and 95)8 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 82, 84, 85 and 93)Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitthe fourth Saturday in September to the first Sunday after January 5 (excluding Sundays in municipalities where hunting with guns on Sundays is not permitted by provincial regulations)20the fourth Saturday in February to the following Saturday, excluding Sundays, in municipalities where hunting with guns on Sunday is not permitted by provincial regulations20Geese (other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese), combined15The fourth Saturday in September to the first Sunday after January 55Rails (other than Yellow Rails and King Rails), Coots and Gallinules, combined30The fourth Saturday in September to the first Sunday after January 510 (not more than 8 may be Coots and not more than 4 may be Gallinules)Woodcock24September 15 to September 24 (only in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 60 to 67 and 69B)8September 25 to December 20 (only in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 60 to 95)8Snipe30The fourth Saturday in September to the first Sunday after January 510Mourning Doves45September 1 to November 3015
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Special Measures for Overabundant Species in OntarioColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag LimitAdditional Hunting Method or Equipment1Southern District (only Provincial Wildlife Management Unit 65, 66, 67 and 69B)Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitthe fourth Saturday in September to the first Sunday after January 520Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is open season may be huntedthe fourth Saturday in February to the following Saturday, excluding Sundays, in municipalities where hunting with guns on Sundays is not permitted by provincial regulations20Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is open season may be huntedMarch 1 to May 3120Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is open season may be hunted
ManitobaThe following definitions apply in this Part.Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 1 means the portion of Manitoba lying north of latitude 57°N and the portion lying east of longitude 94°W and north of latitude 56°N. (Zone no 1 de chasse aux oiseaux considérés comme gibier)Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 2 means the portion of Manitoba lying between Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 1 and the line commencing at the intersection of the boundary between Manitoba and Saskatchewan and latitude 53°N; from there easterly along that parallel of latitude to the east shore of Lake Winnipegosis; from there southeasterly along the shoreline of that lake to the northern limit of Township 43; from there easterly along the northern limit of that township to the boundary between Manitoba and Ontario. (Zone no 2 de chasse aux oiseaux considérés comme gibier)Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 3 means the portion of Manitoba lying between Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 2 and Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4. (Zone no 3 de chasse aux oiseaux considérés comme gibier)Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4 means Provincial Game Hunting Areas 22, 23, 24, 25A, 25B, 27, 28, 29, 29A, 30, 31, 31A, 32, 33, 34, 34A, 34B, 34C, 35, 35A, 36 and 38 as described in Manitoba’s Hunting Areas and Zones Regulation, M.R. 220/86, made under The Wildlife Act, C.C.S.M., c. W130. (Zone no 4 de chasse aux oiseaux considérés comme gibier)non-resident of Canada means a person who is not a resident of Canada. (non-résident du Canada)resident of Canada means a person whose primary or habitual place of residence is in Canada. (résident du Canada)For the purpose of paragraph 28(3)(b) of these Regulations, during the period that begins on the first day of an open season set out in Table 1 in respect of Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese or Brant and ends on the second Sunday of October, the period during which hunting — in those parts of Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4 or in Provincial Game Hunting Areas 13A, 14 and 14A, that portion of Area 16 south of the north limit of Township 33 and Areas 18, 18A, 18B, 18C, 19, 19A, 19B, 20, 21A, 23A and 25, as described in Manitoba’s Hunting Areas and Zones Regulation 220/86, made under The Wildlife Act, C.C.S.M., c. W130 — by non-residents of Canada for those species is prohibited begins at noon local time on any day and ends half an hour before sunrise the next day.In this Part, unless otherwise specified, a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to residents of Canada and non-residents of Canada.
TABLE 1
Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in ManitobaColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 1all Ducks, combined24September 1 to October 318Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined24September 1 to October 318Sandhill Cranes15September 1 to November 305Coots24September 1 to October 318WoodcockN/ANo open seasonN/ASnipe30September 1 to October 31102Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 2all Ducks, combined24September 1 to September 7, for residents of Canada only8September 8 to November 308Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined24 for residents of Canada15 for non-residents of CanadaSeptember 1 to September 7, for residents of Canada only8September 8 to November 308 for residents of Canada5 for non-residents of CanadaSandhill Cranes15September 1 to November 305Coots24September 1 to September 7, for residents of Canada only8September 8 to November 308WoodcockN/ANo open seasonN/ASnipe30September 1 to September 7, for residents of Canada only10September 8 to November 30103Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 3all Ducks, combined24September 1 to September 23, for residents of Canada only8September 24 to December 68Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined24 for residents of Canada15 for non-residents of CanadaSeptember 1 to September 23, for residents of Canada only8September 24 to December 68 for residents of Canada5 for non-residents of CanadaSandhill Cranes15September 1 to December 65Coots24September 1 to September 23, for residents of Canada only8September 24 to December 68Woodcock24 for residents of Canada12 for non-residents of CanadaSeptember 8 to December 68 for residents of Canada4 for non-residents of CanadaSnipe30September 1 to September 23, for residents of Canada only10September 24 to December 6104Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4all Ducks, combined24 for residents of Canada24 for non-residents of Canada (not more than 12 may be Redheads or Canvasbacks in any combination)September 1 to September 23, for residents of Canada only8September 24 to December 68 for residents of Canada8 for non-residents of Canada (not more than 4 may be Redheads or Canvasbacks in any combination)Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined24 for residents of Canada15 for non-residents of CanadaSeptember 1 to September 23, for residents of Canada only8 (plus an additional 4 in Provincial Game Hunting Area 38)September 24 to December 68 for residents of Canada5 for non-residents of CanadaSandhill Cranes15September 1 to December 65Coots24September 1 to September 23, for residents of Canada only8September 24 to December 68Woodcock24 for residents of Canada12 for non-residents of CanadaSeptember 8 to December 68 for residents of Canada4 for non-residents of CanadaSnipe30September 1 to September 23, for residents of Canada only10September 24 to December 610
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Special Measures for Overabundant Species in ManitobaColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag LimitAdditional Hunting Method or Equipment1Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 1Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitAugust 15 to August 3150Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used.September 1 to October 3150Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedApril 1 to June 1550Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used2Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 2Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to September 7, for residents of Canada only50Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedSeptember 8 to November 3050Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMarch 15 to May 3150Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used3Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 3Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to September 16, for residents of Canada only50Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedSeptember 17 to December 650Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMarch 15 to May 3150Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. From March 15 to April 10, electronic bird calls of Canada Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedCanada Geese24March 1 to April 108Electronic bird calls of Canada Geese may be used. From March 15 to April 10, electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting Canada Geese with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be hunted4Game Bird Hunting Zone No. 4Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to September 16, for residents of Canada only50Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedSeptember 17 to December 650Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMarch 15 to May 3150Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. From March 15 to April 10, electronic bird calls of Canada Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedCanada Geese24March 1 to April 108Electronic bird calls of Canada Geese may be used. From March 15 to April 10, electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting Canada Geese with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be hunted
SaskatchewanThe following definitions apply in this Part.District No. 1 (North) means Provincial Wildlife Management Zones 43 and 47 to 76. (District no 1 (Nord))District No. 2 (South) means Provincial Wildlife Management Zones 1 to 42 and 44 to 46, and the Saskatoon and Regina-Moose Jaw Provincial Wildlife Management Zones. (District no 2 (Sud))In this Part, the Provincial Wildlife Management Zones are the areas defined by Saskatchewan’s Wildlife Management Zones and Special Areas Boundaries Regulations, 1990, RRS c W-13.1 Reg 45, made under The Wildlife Act, SS 1997, c W-13.11 of Saskatchewan.[Repealed, SOR/2024-129, s. 26]For greater certainty, in this Part a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to all persons.
TABLE 1
Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in SaskatchewanColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1District No. 1 (North) and District No. 2 (South)all Ducks, combined24September 1 to December 168Canada Geese, Cackling Geese and White-fronted Geese, combined24September 1 to December 168Sandhill Cranes15September 1 to December 165Coots30September 1 to December 1610Snipe30September 1 to December 1610
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Special Measures for Overabundant Species in SaskatchewanColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag LimitAdditional Hunting Method or Equipment1District No. 1 (North) and District No. 2 (South)Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1620Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMarch 15 to June 1520Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used
AlbertaThe following definitions apply in this Part.non-resident of Canada means a person who is not a resident of Canada. (non-résident du Canada)resident of Canada means a person whose primary or habitual place of residence is in Canada. (résident du Canada)Zone No. 1 means Provincial Wildlife Management Units 200, 202 to 204, 206, 208, 216, 220 to 222, 224, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 248, 250, 252, 254, 256, 258, 260, 316, 318, 320, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330, 332, 334, 336 to 340, 342, 344, 346 to 360, 400, 402, 404, 406, 408, 410, 412, 414, 416 to 418, 420, 422, 426, 428 to 430, 432, 434, 436 to 442, 444 to 446, 500 to 512, 514 to 532, 534 to 537, 539 to 542, 544, 841 and 936. (Zone no 1)Zone No. 2 means Provincial Wildlife Management Units 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 116, 118, 119, 124, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, 140, 142, 144, 148, 150 to 152, 156, 158, 160, 162 to 164, 166, 210, 212, 214, 300, 302 to 306, 308, 310, 312 and 314. (Zone no 2)In this Part, the Provincial Wildlife Management Units are the areas described in Schedule 9 to Alberta’s Wildlife Regulation, Alta. Reg. 143/1997, made under the Wildlife Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. W-10.In this Part, unless otherwise specified, a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to residents of Canada and non-residents of Canada.
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Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in AlbertaColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1Zone No. 1all Ducks, combined24 for residents of Canada24 for non-residents of Canada (not more than a total of 6 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye or Common Goldeneye in any combination)September 1 to December 168 for residents of Canada8 for non-residents of Canada (not more than a total of 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye or Common Goldeneye in any combination)Canada Geese, Cackling Geese and White-fronted Geese, combined24September 1 to December 168Sandhill Crane15September 1 to December 16 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 200, 202 to 204, 206, 208, 220, 222, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 244, 248, 250, 252, 254, 256, 258, 260 and 500)5Coots24September 1 to December 168Snipe24September 1 to December 1682Zone No. 2all Ducks, combined24 for residents of Canada24 for non-residents of Canada (not more than a total of 6 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye or Common Goldeneye in any combination)September 8 to December 238 for residents of Canada8 for non-residents of Canada (not more than a total of 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye or Common Goldeneye in any combination)Canada Geese, Cackling Geese and White-fronted Geese, combined24September 8 to December 238Sandhill Crane15September 8 to December 23 (in Provincial Wildlife Management Units 102, 104, 106, 112, 116, 118, 119, 124, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, 140, 142, 144, 148, 150 to 152, 156, 158, 160, 162 to 164, 166 and 210)5Coots24September 8 to December 238Snipe24September 8 to December 238
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Special Measures for Overabundant Species in AlbertaColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag LimitAdditional Hunting Method or Equipment1Zone No. 1Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1650Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMarch 15 to June 1550Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used2Zone No. 2Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 8 to December 2350Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMarch 15 to June 1550Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used
British ColumbiaThe following definitions apply in this Part.District No. 1 means Provincial Management Units 1-1 to 1-15. (District no 1)District No. 2 means Provincial Management Units 2-2 to 2-19. (District no 2)District No. 3 means Provincial Management Units 3-12 to 3-20 and 3-26 to 3-44. (District no 3)District No. 4 means Provincial Management Units 4-1 to 4-9 and 4-14 to 4-40. (District no 4)District No. 5 means Provincial Management Units 5-1 to 5-15. (District no 5)District No. 6 means Provincial Management Units 6-1 to 6-30. (District no 6)District No. 7 means Provincial Management Units 7-2 to 7-58. (District no 7)District No. 8 means Provincial Management Units 8-1 to 8-15 and 8-21 to 8-26. (District no 8)In this Part, the Provincial Management Units are the areas shown in British Columbia’s Management Unit Regulation, B.C. Reg. 64/96, made under the Wildlife Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488.For greater certainty, in this Part, a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to all persons.
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Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in British ColumbiaColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1District No. 1all Ducks, combined24 (not more than 12 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 12 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 6 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 6 may be Harlequin Ducks)The first Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Sunday after January 198 (not more than 4 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 4 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 2 may be Harlequin Ducks)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combined30the first Saturday in September to the Tuesday after the second Saturday in September (only in Provincial Management Units 1-1, 1-2 and 1-4 to 1-7)10the Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Sunday after November 1710the first Monday after November 18 to the Friday before the third Saturday in December (only in Provincial Management Units 1-3 and 1-8 to 1-15)10the third Saturday in December to the first Sunday after January 510the first Monday after January 6 to the first Sunday after January 19 (only in Provincial Management Units 1-3 and 1-8 to 1-15)10in a year that is not a leap year, February 10 to March 10 (only in Provincial Management Units 1-1, 1-2 and 1-4 to 1-7)10in a leap year, February 11 to March 10 (only in Provincial Management Units 1-1, 1-2 and 1-4 to 1-7)10White-fronted Geese15The Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Sunday after January 195Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combined15The Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Sunday after January 195BrantN/ANo open seasonN/ACoots30The Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Sunday after January 1910Snipe30The Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Sunday after January 1910Mourning Doves and Eurasian Collared Doves, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/ABand-Tailed Pigeons15September 15 to September 3052District No. 2all Ducks, combined24 (not more than 12 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 12 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 6 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 6 may be Harlequin Ducks)The Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Sunday after January 198 (not more than 4 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 4 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 2 may be Harlequin Ducks)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combined30the first Saturday in September to the Tuesday after the second Saturday in September10the Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Sunday after November 1710the third Saturday in December to the first Sunday after January 510in a year that is not a leap year, February 10 to March 1010in a leap year, February 11 to March 1010White-fronted Geese15The Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Sunday after January 195Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combined30 (not more than 15 may be Ross’s Geese). An additional 15 Snow Geese may be possessed in Provincial Management Units 2-4 and 2-5the Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Tuesday after December 3110 (not more than 5 may be Ross’s Geese). An additional 5 Snow Geese may be killed or taken in Provincial Management Units 2-4 and 2-5in a year that is not a leap year, February 20 to March 1010 (not more than 5 may be Ross’s Geese). An additional 5 Snow Geese may be killed or taken in Provincial Management Units 2-4 and 2-5in a leap year, February 21 to March 1010 (not more than 5 may be Ross’s Geese). An additional 5 Snow Geese may be killed or taken in Provincial Management Units 2-4 and 2-5Brant9March 1 to March 10 (only in Provincial Management Unit 2-4)3Coots30The Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Sunday after January 1910Snipe30The Saturday after the first Monday in October to the first Sunday after January 1910Mourning Doves and Eurasian Collared-Doves, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/ABand-tailed Pigeons15September 15 to September 3053District No. 3all Ducks, combined24 (not more than 12 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 12 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 6 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 6 may be Harlequin Ducks)September 8 to December 238 (not more than 4 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 4 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 2 may be Harlequin Ducks)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combined30September 8 to September 2010October 1 to December 2310March 1 to March 1010White-fronted Geese15September 8 to December 235Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combined15September 8 to December 235BrantN/ANo open seasonN/ACoots30September 8 to December 2310Snipe30September 8 to December 2310Mourning Doves and Eurasian Collared-Doves, combined15September 1 to September 305Band-tailed Pigeons15September 15 to September 30 (only in Provincial Management Units 3-13 to 3-17)54District No. 4all Ducks, combined24 (not more than 12 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 12 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 6 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 6 may be Harlequin Ducks)September 8 to December 238 (not more than 4 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 4 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 2 may be Harlequin Ducks)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combined30September 8 to December 2310White-fronted Geese15September 8 to December 235Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combined15September 8 to December 235BrantN/ANo open seasonN/ACoots30September 8 to December 2310Snipe30September 8 to December 2310Mourning Doves and Eurasian Collared-Doves, combined15September 1 to September 305Band-tailed PigeonsN/ANo open seasonN/A5District No. 5all Ducks, combined24 (not more than 12 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 12 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 6 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 6 may be Harlequin Ducks)September 13 to December 258 (not more than 4 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 4 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 2 may be Harlequin Ducks)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combined30September 13 to December 2510White-fronted Geese15September 13 to December 255Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combined15September 13 to December 255BrantN/ANo open seasonN/ACoots30September 13 to December 2510Snipe30September 13 to December 2510Mourning Doves and Eurasian Collared-Doves, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/ABand-tailed PigeonsN/ANo open seasonN/A6District No. 6all Ducks, combined24 (not more than 12 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 12 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 6 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 6 may be Harlequin Ducks)September 1 to September 30 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10 and 6-15 to 6-30)8 (not more than 4 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 4 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 2 may be Harlequin Ducks)October 1 to November 308 (not more than 4 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 4 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 2 may be Harlequin Ducks)December 1 to January 15 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-3 and 6-11 to 6-14)8 (not more than 4 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 4 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 2 may be Harlequin Ducks)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combined30September 1 to September 30 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10 and 6-15 to 6-30)10October 1 to November 3010December 1 to January 15 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-3 and 6-11 to 6-14)10White-fronted Geese15September 1 to September 30 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10 and 6-15 to 6-30)5October 1 to November 305December 1 to January 15 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-3 and 6-11 to 6-14)5Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combined15September 1 to September 30 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10 and 6-15 to 6-30)5October 1 to November 305December 1 to January 15 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-3 and 6-11 to 6-14)5BrantN/ANo open seasonN/ACoots30September 1 to September 30 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10 and 6-15 to 6-30)10October 1 to November 3010December 1 to January 15 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-3 and 6-11 to 6-14)10Snipe30September 1 to September 30 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to 6-10 and 6-15 to 6-30)10October 1 to November 3010December 1 to January 15 (only in Provincial Management Units 6-3 and 6-11 to 6-14)10Mourning Doves and Eurasian Collared-Doves, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/ABand-tailed PigeonsN/ANo open seasonN/A7District No. 7all Ducks, combined24 (not more than 12 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 12 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 6 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 6 may be Harlequin Ducks)September 1 to November 308 (not more than 4 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 4 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 2 may be Harlequin Ducks)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combined30September 1 to November 3010White-fronted Geese15September 1 to November 305Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combined15September 1 to November 305BrantN/ANo open seasonN/ACoots30September 1 to November 3010Snipe30September 1 to November 3010Mourning Doves and Eurasian Collared-Doves, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/ABand-tailed PigeonsN/ANo open seasonN/A8District No. 8all Ducks, combined24 (not more than 12 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 12 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 6 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 6 may be Harlequin Ducks)September 23 to January 78 (not more than 4 may be Northern Pintails, not more than 4 may be Canvasbacks, not more than 2 may be Barrow’s Goldeneyes or Common Goldeneyes, in any combination, and not more than 2 may be Harlequin Ducks)Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combined30September 20 to November 2810December 20 to January 510in a year that is not a leap year, February 21 to March 1010in a leap year, February 22 to March 1010White-fronted Geese15September 23 to January 75Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combined15September 23 to January 75BrantN/ANo open seasonN/ACoots30September 23 to January 710Snipe30September 23 to January 710Mourning Doves and Eurasian Collared-Doves, combined15September 1 to September 305Band-tailed PigeonsN/ANo open seasonN/A
Northwest TerritoriesThe following definitions apply in this Part.non-resident of Canada means a person who is not a resident of Canada. (non-résident du Canada)resident of Canada means a person whose primary or habitual place of residence is in Canada. (résident du Canada)In this Part, unless otherwise specified, a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to residents of Canada and non-residents of Canada.
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Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in the Northwest TerritoriesColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1Throughout the Northwest Territoriesall Ducks, combinedNo limit for residents of Canada16 for non-residents of CanadaSeptember 1 to December 1025 for residents of Canada8 for non-residents of CanadaCanada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combinedNo limit for residents of Canada10 for non-residents of Canada (not more than 4 may be White-fronted Geese)September 1 to December 1015 for residents of Canada5 for non-residents of Canada (not more than 2 may be White-fronted Geese)CootsNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1025SnipeNo limit for residents of Canada20 for non-residents of CanadaSeptember 1 to December 1010
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Special Measures for Overabundant Species in the Northwest TerritoriesColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag LimitAdditional Hunting Method or Equipment1Banks Island and the portions of Victoria Island and of the Queen Elizabeth Islands that are in the Northwest TerritoriesSnow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1050Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMay 1 to June 3050Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used2Throughout the Northwest Territories except Banks Island, Victoria Island and the Queen Elizabeth IslandsSnow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1050Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMay 1 to May 2850Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used
YukonThe following definitions apply in this Part.Central Yukon means the portion of Yukon lying between latitude 62° and 66°N. (Centre du Yukon)Northern Yukon means the portion of Yukon lying north of latitude 66°N. (Nord du Yukon)resident of Yukon means a person whose primary or habitual place of residence is in Yukon. (résident du Yukon)Southern Yukon means the portion of Yukon lying south of latitude 62°N. (Sud du Yukon)In this Part, unless otherwise specified, a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to residents of Yukon and to persons who are not residents of Yukon.
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Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in YukonColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1Northern Yukonall Ducks, combinedNo limitAugust 15 to August 31, for residents of Yukon only25September 1 to October 3125Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combinedNo limitAugust 15 to August 31, for residents of Yukon only15September 1 to October 3115Sandhill CranesN/ANo open seasonN/ARails and Coots, combinedNo limitAugust 15 to August 31, for residents of Yukon only25September 1 to October 3125SnipeNo limitAugust 15 to August 31, for residents of Yukon only10September 1 to October 31102Central Yukonall Ducks, combined24August 15 to August 31, for residents of Yukon only8September 1 to October 318Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined15August 15 to August 31, for residents of Yukon only5September 1 to October 315Sandhill Cranes4August 15 to August 31, for residents of Yukon only2September 1 to October 312Rails and Coots, combinedNo limitAugust 15 to August 31, for residents of Yukon only25September 1 to October 3125Snipe30August 15 to August 31, for residents of Yukon only10September 1 to October 31103Southern Yukonall Ducks, combined24September 1 to October 318Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined15September 1 to October 315Sandhill Cranes4September 1 to October 312Rails and Coots, combinedN/ANo open seasonN/ASnipe30September 1 to October 3110
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Special Measures for Overabundant Species in YukonColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag LimitAdditional Hunting Method or Equipment1Northern YukonSnow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitAugust 15 to August 31, for residents of Yukon only50Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedSeptember 1 to October 3150Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMay 1 to May 2850Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used2Central YukonSnow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitAugust 15 to August 31, for residents of Yukon only50Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedSeptember 1 to October 3150Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMay 1 to May 2850Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used3Southern YukonSnow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitSeptember 1 to October 3150Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMay 1 to May 2850Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used
NunavutThe following definitions apply in this Part.non-resident of Canada means a person who is not a resident of Canada. (non-résident du Canada)resident of Canada means a person whose primary or habitual place of residence is in Canada. (résident du Canada) In this Part, unless otherwise specified, a possession limit, open season or daily bag limit applies to residents of Canada and non-residents of Canada.
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Open Season and Daily Bag and Possession Limits in NunavutColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag Limit1Throughout Nunavut except the portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°Nall Ducks, combinedNo limit for residents of Canada24 for non-residents of CanadaSeptember 1 to December 1025 for residents of Canada8 for non-residents of CanadaCanada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combinedNo limit for residents of Canada15 for non-residents of Canada (not more than 6 may be White-fronted Geese)September 1 to December 1015 for residents of Canada5 for non-residents of Canada (not more than 2 may be White-fronted Geese)CootsNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1025SnipeNo limit for residents of Canada30 for non-residents of CanadaSeptember 1 to December 10102The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N and west of longitude 80°15’Wall Ducks, combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 6 may be American Black Ducks)September 1 to December 106 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 2 may be American Black Ducks)Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combinedNo limit for residents of Canada15 White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined, for non-residents of Canada (not more than 6 may be White-fronted Geese) and no limit in respect of Canada Geese and Cackling GeeseSeptember 1 to December 1015 for residents of Canada (not more than a total of 5 may be Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination)5 for non-residents of Canada (not more than a total of 2 may be White-Fronted Geese)CootsNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1025SnipeNo limit for residents of Canada30 for non-residents of CanadaSeptember 1 to December 10103The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of 55°N latitude and east of 80°15’W longitudeall Ducks, combined18 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye and not more than 2 may be Blue-winged Teal)September 1 to December 106 (not more than 1 may be Barrow’s Goldeneye, not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal and not more than 4 may be American Black Ducks)Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined20 for residents of Canada20 for non-residents of Canada (not more than 6 may be White-fronted Geese)September 1 to December 1015 for residents of Canada5 for non-residents of Canada (not more than 2 may be White-fronted Geese)CootsNo limitSeptember 1 to December 1025SnipeNo limit for residents of Canada30 for non-residents of CanadaSeptember 1 to December 1010
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Special Measures for Overabundant Species in NunavutColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6ItemAreaSpeciesPossession LimitOpen SeasonDaily Bag LimitAdditional Hunting Method or Equipment1Throughout NunavutSnow Geese and Ross’s Geese, combinedNo limitAugust 15 to August 3150Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be usedSeptember 1 to December 1050Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is the open season may be huntedMay 1 to June 3050Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese may be used
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