Using an ATV when hunting, be it a quad bike or a side-by-side, can be very helpful. However, these vehicles must not cause a disturbance to other hunters who are in the same area.
These vehicles are very useful for getting from one hunting post to another or bringing back game, that’s an undeniable fact.
One hunter, Pierre Renaud, mentioned in a letter he sent me: “Our group of five hunters was harassed by the constant traffic of off-road vehicles, which caused a moose that was coming in our direction to flee three times and at best always .” Hunting seasons. This made us understand the frustration of many hunters. »
Unfortunately, what this group of hunters experienced is not an isolated case. In several areas, hunters are also faced with such problems without really being able to intervene.
However, a self-respecting hunter knows very well that traveling in a hunting area during peak game activity can be inconvenient and can cause amateurs who have been preparing for months to miss the hunt.
Renaud also points out in his contribution that other actors are collaborating in this area.
“Players such as timber companies suspend their activities during the hunting season. Quad bike clubs create compound routes that traverse areas such as Sépaq game reserves and ZECs to ensure hunters’ peace of mind and enable them to make the most of their chances of success. »
Respect the law
In Quebec we are fortunate to be able to hunt freely in several territories, be they free territories or even organized territories such as ZECs, game reserves and outfitters.
According to the Wildlife Conservation and Development Act, “every person has the right to hunt, fish and trap in accordance with the law.” “In principle, this right belongs to everyone. Therefore, we cannot prevent anyone from hunting in their chosen area while respecting the rules applicable to that type of area.
An article of the law also states that no one may hinder a hunter in hunting areas to which he has legal access. It is also forbidden to damage a hunter’s watchtower or hideout or to harass or frighten an animal by the presence of people, noise or smell. These are just some of the prohibitions mentioned.
Harassment to others
Constantly driving around on the quad, at any time of the day, can actually become a nuisance for other hunters.
Organizations that manage territories can regulate the spread of quads in their territory. However, it is her decision. You don’t have to do it. The question is why we always need a regulation that forces people to act in this or that way.
However, if you take the time to think about the logic of the matter, you should not go anywhere or at any time during hunting season, especially during elk hunting season.
In summary
TO IMPROVE YOUR SHOOTING
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SUBSCRIPTION
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WINTER FISHING
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