Originally Posted by
loki
Well first off it is illegal in BC to hunt deer with dogs off chain. Dogs are not to be used for herding, harassing, or pushing game, and as a rule of thumb should stay on leash if there are deer in the area. If a dog chases ungulates a CO is allowed to shoot the dog on sight, and if it chases onto private property then the landowner is allowed to shoot the dog on sight. I know, this is a sore sport for people that are very connected to their dog, but the fact is that is the CO and landowners right, and the law. So this is probably the main reason people don't hunt deer with dogs...
Now that's been covered...
Good luck.