Hunters and Trappers reminded to use caution near Communities and Remote Work Sites

The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is reminding hunters and trappers to always follow firearm and hunting safety practices, and to exercise care and caution when hunting near communities or remote work sites.

It is unlawful to:

• Discharge or handle a firearm while hunting without exercising reasonable care for the safety of other persons.

• Discharge a firearm from or across a railway, highway, public road or private road.

• Discharge a firearm (including bows or crossbows) within 1,000 metres of a school, playground or athletic field or within 300 meters of a dwelling.

• Discharge a firearm (including bows or crossbows) within 1,000 metres of a commercial woodcutting operation that has been clearly marked by signs stating “No Hunting.”

• Carry, transport or possess a loaded firearm in or on, or discharge a firearm from, any aircraft, motor vehicle, snow machine, or ATV.

• Carry or possess more than one firearm, unless each extra firearm is cased or securely wrapped and tied.

Anyone outdoors near wooded areas should wear blaze orange or other high-visibility apparel for their own safety.