Hi all,

I plan to carry a shotgun with 6 shells in the bush for the first time solely for bear defense when fly fishing or canoeing in known bear habitat.

My question is this: will a conservation officer give me a hard time? I'll have a hunting license but will have more shells than permitted. Without a hunting license I might look like a poacher to a CO. I may or may not have fishing gear with me at any particular time.

Any thoughts? If this will be a headache for me I'll just take my .44mag rifle.

Thanks!