glennw89
01-29-2019, 06:31 PM
Hello all. I've keenly followed the Hunting BC forum for several years despite being an Ontario "flatlander". A western mountain hunt has been a dream since I was a little kid running around with an elastic gun pretending my younger sisters were various big game species.
Several years ago here in Eastern Ontario I taught a young chap the ropes wild turkey hunting and took him out to harvest his first bird. We also bowhunted deer together on property I had permission on. Fast forward to today and said young chap has now been living in BC for the past 4 years. He's living in the Smithers area and hunting avidly.
We're looking to put into place a "Permit to Accompany" hunt. This week I got a FWID and began the process of uploading my hunting certifications, proof of residency, etc.
I called the BC government service and while helpful, the person who answered the phone didn't have a really thorough knowledge of some of the finer details.
Here's my criteria:
Hunt must take place in August as I must be back in Ontario for the Tuesday after Labour Day. I'm a high school teacher so this is not negotiable.
Hunt would take place somewhere in Region Six or Seven
Physicality/remoteness of the hunt is not a factor. I'm very fit and have spent a tonne of time in the Coast/Rocky Mountains backpacking, climbing, skiing, paddling, etc. over the past 20 years.
As I read the regulations sheep, mountain goat, caribou, moose, and elk are all open (for varying amounts of time) during August. My understanding from looking at the BC regulations is that "Permit to Accompany" hunts are typically granted for areas with plentiful tags, etc. and some species (sheep) are off limits. I wouldn't want to inadvertently apply for very competitive regions and fail to get anything. If looking to hunt Regions 6/7 in my position, which species gives me the best chance of drawing a tag?
The BC government service chap said he would have BC Fish and Game contact me about my questions, but also looking to tap the collective wisdom here too. Any and all feedback appreciated, either in this thread or by personal message.
Several years ago here in Eastern Ontario I taught a young chap the ropes wild turkey hunting and took him out to harvest his first bird. We also bowhunted deer together on property I had permission on. Fast forward to today and said young chap has now been living in BC for the past 4 years. He's living in the Smithers area and hunting avidly.
We're looking to put into place a "Permit to Accompany" hunt. This week I got a FWID and began the process of uploading my hunting certifications, proof of residency, etc.
I called the BC government service and while helpful, the person who answered the phone didn't have a really thorough knowledge of some of the finer details.
Here's my criteria:
Hunt must take place in August as I must be back in Ontario for the Tuesday after Labour Day. I'm a high school teacher so this is not negotiable.
Hunt would take place somewhere in Region Six or Seven
Physicality/remoteness of the hunt is not a factor. I'm very fit and have spent a tonne of time in the Coast/Rocky Mountains backpacking, climbing, skiing, paddling, etc. over the past 20 years.
As I read the regulations sheep, mountain goat, caribou, moose, and elk are all open (for varying amounts of time) during August. My understanding from looking at the BC regulations is that "Permit to Accompany" hunts are typically granted for areas with plentiful tags, etc. and some species (sheep) are off limits. I wouldn't want to inadvertently apply for very competitive regions and fail to get anything. If looking to hunt Regions 6/7 in my position, which species gives me the best chance of drawing a tag?
The BC government service chap said he would have BC Fish and Game contact me about my questions, but also looking to tap the collective wisdom here too. Any and all feedback appreciated, either in this thread or by personal message.