Canada Non-Resident Restrictions, Again...

Eric Patterson

Eric Patterson

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We've discussed it all before and have had really good input from hunters and outfitters. A few of the threads on this matter are below.

Eric Patterson

Thread 'Saskatchewan Follows Manitoba'

The stated goal is to combat illegal guiding. What are the typical offenses that make these outfitters illegal? Are the violations disproportionately from US outfitters? I wonder how many freelance hunters are affected by this. I'm talking about folks who set up camp and chase ducks all over the landscape for weeks at a time. No more of that unless you are Canadian. This is thanks to the guides that place themselves above the law and abuse the resource and land. Their actions keep law abiding US hunters from enjoying the resource. I would have rather they were caught, penalized...
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Eric Patterson

Thread 'More Canada Restrictions Against US Hunters'

In the past we discussed the changes in Manitoba concerning US hunter access to waterfowl, especially freelance hunters. Now Alberta has done something similar.

The below quote is from the following:

"If you hunt game birds without the service of an outfitter you must purchase the Unguided NRA Game Bird License. The Unguided NRA Game Bird License is valid in 3 WMUs and for 7 continuous days. A person may purchase 2 of the Unguided Game Bird Licenses during a year."

Yet another wall is going up that limits freelance...
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Jim Donofrio

Thread 'Manitoba Waterfowl Regs for future'

I certainly understand the concern for outlaw guides from out of country however I think the disenfranchising hunters who have freelanced up there for years will be finding other provinces that are more friendly and where you can hunt more than one week

Eric Patterson

Post in thread 'Anybody Here Hunt Manitoba? You Might Be Screwed.'

Jeff

Yes, outfitters must obtain a license to guide clients. If you are not a resident or citizen of Canada you cannot obtain a license.

Natural Resources and Northern Development | Province of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca)

Eric



In fact, we have covered this topic so much that Google AI and Chat GPT refer to duckboats.net for info on this topic. Still ruminating over everything posted here plus numerous podcasts I've listened to on the subject I decided to poke fun at the folks who used their influence and authority to enact anti-freelance regulations. I hope you enjoy my attempts at humor and the absurd.

 
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