By Saskatchewan Association of Conservation Officers

Winter Hunting Regulation Reminder

SK Association of Conservation Officers Remind Hunters of Regulations

Nov 17, 2020 | 1:41 PM

With the recent snowfall over the past week in many parts of the province, we have been asked to remind Saskatchewan hunters of the following regulation:

Section 48 of the Wildlife Regulations states:
“(1)During an open season for big game other than the wolf season, no person shall carry a firearm on any all-terrain vehicle:

(a)within WMZ’s 1-19, 21-47, 52 and 54, Regina-Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert WMZ’s, Fort a la Corne WMU, and Duck Mountain, Saskatchewan Landing, Cypress Hills (West Block), Douglas and Moose Mountain Provincial Parks”

According to The Wildlife Regulations, an all-terrain vehicle is defined as any motorized vehicle designed for off-highway travel on or over unprepared surfaces, natural terrain, water, snow, ice, marsh or swamp land. The definition includes a trailer or anything being towed.

Hunters cannot lawfully carry a firearm on a snowmobile in certain areas of the province.

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We are aware that the large accumulation of snowfall has made hunting access difficult, especially for those with treestands/blinds.

Please remember that everyone in your area is having to navigate the same obstacles as you are this hunting season.

Failure to abide by this regulation may result in seizures, fines, and a hunting suspension.

Thank you to all of those who hunt legally, and best of luck to all in the remainder of the hunting season!

Please refer to The Wildlife Act, 1998, and The Wildlife Regulations, 1981 for full legislative wording and additional information surrounding hunting laws.

Saskatchewan Association of Conservation Officers