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  1. 11-12-2019, 09:35 AM #11
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    Re: Helicopter access to backcountry - Illegal?

    Fishing is OK .... very popular method to access remote rivers. Some guiding services offer "heli fishing" packages as well.

    Hunting ... not allowed to transport hunters, game or equipment as far as i'm aware.

    Having said that, if you got a friend that owns his own chopper you can probably do whatever you want as most people do. lol.
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    Re: Helicopter access to backcountry - Illegal?

    Helibackon is my favorite...lov.to try that...
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    Re: Helicopter access to backcountry - Illegal?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blockcaver View Post
    The BC regs state that “It’s unlawful to hunt wildlife within 6 hours of being airborne in an aircraft other than a regularly scheduled commercial aircraft”.

    That is directly from the regs following the two statements on helicopters.
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    Re: Helicopter access to backcountry - Illegal?

    They can fly in gear for you can’t they? Outfitters get quads and gear flown in and then go in by plane with clients hunting
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  5. 11-13-2019, 01:28 AM #15
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    Re: Helicopter access to backcountry - Illegal?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cat catcher View Post
    They can fly in gear for you can’t they? Outfitters get quads and gear flown in and then go in by plane with clients hunting
    Oh, this'll be good!
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    Re: Helicopter access to backcountry - Illegal?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cat catcher View Post
    They can fly in gear for you can’t they? Outfitters get quads and gear flown in and then go in by plane with clients hunting

    Nonsense !

    Outfitters in BC are required to abide by the same Regulations as Resident Hunters !

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    Re: Helicopter access to backcountry - Illegal?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cat catcher View Post
    They can fly in gear for you can’t they? Outfitters get quads and gear flown in and then go in by plane with clients hunting
    No they cant. They have the same rules as us. Now im sure theres some grey area like flying in " camping equipment or tools" in the spring - summer but just happen to still be there come hunting season so might aswell use them..
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  8. 11-13-2019, 07:47 AM #18
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    Re: Helicopter access to backcountry - Illegal?

    I never looked into this just going by previous comments about restrictions but it doesn’t say you can’t fly in gear and walk in after hunting. I’m not trying to start anything I’m being serious. I’m probably missing something. I have watched outfitters do it. Boats, guads and gear.
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    Re: Helicopter access to backcountry - Illegal?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cat catcher View Post
    I never looked into this just going by previous comments about restrictions but it doesn’t say you can’t fly in gear and walk in after hunting. I’m not trying to start anything I’m being serious. I’m probably missing something. I have watched outfitters do it. Boats, guads and gear.
    What you're missing is that transporting hunters or gear or wildlife is illegal.

    I'm sure some people do it and I'm sure some heli pilots are willing to do it, but it is not legal.

    You cant get a heli drop for your camp then hike up to it. It's still using a chopper to help with your hunting!
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    Re: Helicopter access to backcountry - Illegal?

    I just read the unlawful section and it looks like they took the " gear " part out? Just says hunters and wildlife now.
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