What is the correct way to proceed now?

[RyoTHC]

Hi Guys,

Wanted to see what everyone's opinion on this issue was,

With the new tag system, and the laminate cards I was told by the lady selling me the tags that even after they are punched to carry all tags together with you, and have your photo ID on you as well.. that's all fine and dandy.

Fast forward to this morning and I was scouting for a LEH draw and I found some fresh tracks so I excitedly exited the truck and went for a 15-20 minute walk, upon coming back I became aware that someone had broken into my vehicle and had stolen my hunting bag. I lost my range finder, binoculars, knives and spotting scope but in my bag was also all my tags, my LEH and my punched tags... I obviously would like to replace my LEH tag so I can still work towards that... but am I going to be forced to replace every tag in order to be legal on my last hunt and compliant with the regulations? I have no problem replacing one tag but replacing seven tags isn't something I can afford to do before my next pay period, which comes right before my LEH closes..


thanks for any opinions or suggestions.

Regards,
Ryot.

[stixnstones]

Did this happen today? Where abouts were u?

[Salty]

Wow sorry to hear this man frickn thieves, can hardly get away from them :(
I don't know the text book answer but if it was me I'd report the theft to the RCMP which that info might be asked about when you go to the next step which is show up at a Service BC place and get your tag for the LEH. If that's all your pursuing that's all I'd get, talk this part over with the rep but I can't for the life of me see why you'd have to repurchase all those tags at this stage of the game. Good luck with it.

[835]

correct way to proceed is RCMP and CO service......

[RyoTHC]

Did this happen today? Where abouts were u?

Yes it was this morning. North western end of zone 3-13.. truck was locked but apparently they were able to open the back window/it wasn't properly locked.

[RyoTHC]

correct way to proceed is RCMP and CO service......

I have reported the theft with service BC and the RCMP and got a case number. Tried calling CO service with no luck yet.. just trying to get th sorted asap as this weekend is possibly my last chance to fill this tag If I can even get this sorte out.

Thanks for the opinions.

On a side note, we should be able to have uploaded copies of our "tags" online with our FWID and we should be able to login to "punch" those tags as well! So we don't have to carry punched tags with us but a CO can confirm they have been used. Any non used tags must b with you, and any tags you've "punched" online should be able to be left at home or somewhere safe.

[Ryo]

They should at least be able to provide you some sort of replacement document to accompany your antlers/mounts, in case you every decide to sell them.

I've always found COs pretty good about calling back

[Steve W]

Conservation Officers do not replace your tags. They can't issue you a new one or new LEH Authorization. If it was me I'd take the police file number a head down to Front Counter BC and they are the most likely to be able to help you get replacement documents.

[VFX_man]

Oh man, that sucks. I am of the mind to always carry a couple of trail cameras and when I stop for a walkabout, deploy them to be looking at my vehicle.

[Steeleco]

I have been leaving my cut tags at home, no need to have them as far as I'm concerned and at least to this date I cannot find a ruling that states I must carry them. So if I were in your boots, re print the LEH paper from your FWID account and go buy the one and only tag for that animal and be done with it.

But please let us know what you learn from this experience so the rest of us can learn too.

Steeleco

[RyoTHC]

Thanks everyone for taking the time to share your thoughts, once I speak to the local CO and get some more clarity on this issue, I will update here.

Cheers.
RyoT.

[stinkyduck]

Sorry to hear that! Man that sucks, lost my hunting bag and other stuff from my truck in my yard a few years ago.

[jaybe14]

I have reported the theft with service BC and the RCMP and got a case number. Tried calling CO service with no luck yet.. just trying to get th sorted asap as this weekend is possibly my last chance to fill this tag If I can even get this sorte out.

Thanks for the opinions.

On a side note, we should be able to have uploaded copies of our "tags" online with our FWID and we should be able to login to "punch" those tags as well! So we don't have to carry punched tags with us but a CO can confirm they have been used. Any non used tags must b with you, and any tags you've "punched" online should be able to be left at home or somewhere safe.

I would maybe not disclose ur firearm was in the vehicle as they might say it wasn't properly stored in the vehicle if ur back window wasn't lock (i believe ur vehicle must be locked at all times if a fire is in it)

Prob won't be a problem but there is a risk if you get officer anal solving ur case

[jaybe14]

Will ur vehicle insurance cover the cost of the items stolen?

Sorry to hear though man

[RyoTHC]

Will ur vehicle insurance cover the cost of the items stolen?

Sorry to hear though man

Not even going to attempt to bark up that tree, for every dollar I got from them, they would take ten more back. They are as crooked as the original theif!

[HarryToolips]

Once you have a police file ## Fromt Counter BC should be able to help you replace your tags without costing too much I'm sure....that sucks man, I'd contact ICBC it's may not cost you as much as you think...

[HappyJack]

Once you have a police file ## Fromt Counter BC should be able to help you replace your tags without costing too much I'm sure....that sucks man, I'd contact ICBC it's may not cost you as much as you think...

Might have more luck with your home insurance. Our home insurance covers things temporarily removed from the house...but lots of stuff they don't cover either.

[TexasWalker]

There is no rule stating you have to keep any punched tags on you at all.

[f350ps]

Replacement tags are $10 each, not sure about LEH authorizations. K

[russm]

If the limit on the animal is 1 and you've already bought a tag will they even sell you another tag for the same animal, since they'd be able to see that you've already bought that tag?

[Karma]

This is why I ALWAYS pack one of my trail cameras and set it up to watch the truck while I'm gone.
(I've only forgotten to pick it up afterwards one time and had to go back for it :))

[howa1500]

Wow, that sucks, thieves are the worst.

I have for a few years now taken photos of all my stuff (tags, licences, serial numbers, etc) on my smart phone.

This does a few things, in that I can easily produce numbers etc, and try and show a form of due diligence