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andrewscag
01-25-2012, 10:48 PM
Looking for some help interpreting the regs here. I've pretty much talked myself into getting a crossbow so I can hunt near home. As I read it, as long as I have a FV Special license, maintain the legal distance from roads and buildings, have permission from the landowner, and of course mind my backstop I should be able to bow hunt deer in the agricultural lands out here in season. Did I overlook anything?

Got pretty excited about it though, to be honest. Went out scouting today and saw 6 does. I figure my time is better spent hunting than driving even if its not the most serene of areas.

Any tips or help is appreciated! Thanks guys!

792
01-25-2012, 10:52 PM
Look up the thread about the new bow bylaw in coquitlam, and how it came about. Not trying to be a dick but depending on where you plan to hunt it may not be a great idea.

andrewscag
01-25-2012, 11:08 PM
Yeah, definitely not a good idea in Coquitlam! Bummer about that. Didn't see anything that would apply to the ag areas of Langley.

Blk Arrow
01-25-2012, 11:13 PM
Hunting in the Township of Langley is only permitted if protecting crops as per the bylaws. Bow hunting is not allowed as the bylaw (which I could not find in my files) basically reads you can only shot at a none living target. I have deer in my neighbourhood and they seem to know their safe.

91Jason91
01-26-2012, 02:58 AM
Hunting in the Township of Langley is only permitted if protecting crops as per the bylaws. Bow hunting is not allowed as the bylaw (which I could not find in my files) basically reads you can only shot at a none living target. I have deer in my neighbourhood and they seem to know their safe.
what he said is right

andrewscag
01-26-2012, 10:32 PM
Aargh! No wonder why there was no mention of deer in the regs! Thanks guys, guess I'll have to scout a bit further

bowhunterbruce
01-26-2012, 10:38 PM
Hunting in the Township of Langley is only permitted if protecting crops as per the bylaws. Bow hunting is not allowed as the bylaw (which I could not find in my files) basically reads you can only shot at a none living target. I have deer in my neighbourhood and they seem to know their safe.

Thats to bad,my brother inlaw used to live right across from the drive-in an would see a few cranker blacktails in his and his neighbors yard daily.i personally only ever got to see his pics and ya they were definatly good bucks,3 different 4x4s and 1 3x4 all with good mass and this was only a cpl years ago.i went down for a weekend to protect the apple trees from these murading deer but they must have got the e-mail i sent him confirming i was comming,they didnt show up all weekend.
they would also be in the nursery next door to his place raiding the trees over there.maybe someone could become employed by the nursery to protact thier crops.lol

Bow Walker
01-27-2012, 10:33 AM
A person has to be absolutely positive about the bylaws, the regs, and the area in question before going out and hunting.

As is always said - "Ignorance of the law is no excuse".

andrewscag
01-27-2012, 11:45 AM
^ Agreed! Thats why Im starting now for the fall season!

Last year was my first year hunting and I got skunked. I think my main problem was not enough time hunting. Going to "good" areas that I didn't know and spending a bunch of time to get to. I only had a total of 8 days to spend hunting last season and after driving and scouting the areas it didn't leave much time for actual hunting, just a lot of walking. So I figure I need to find a spot thats close enough to scout thoroughly this year so once the season opens I know exactly where I'm going and why. Again, any tips appreciated! Thanks!

jetboat jim
01-27-2012, 08:44 PM
I phoned the township of langley and asked a few questions, like most should do......

the fella in charge of bylaws (i forget his name) said there is no hunting in langley , no discharge of bow or gun.

unless your protecting crops......

called the co's and they told me you need to get a permit to remove a pest animal.....he mentioned "good luck with that"

Steeleco
01-27-2012, 08:48 PM
I know there's folks that hunt geese in and around the cranberry bog up near Derby Reach park. It's under crop control as I recall. Not sure how they do it, but wish I could too!!

andrewscag
01-27-2012, 10:43 PM
Its a shame that hunting is so difficult here. I've heard what sounds like 3 shotgun blasts fired tonight and I'm near 28th and 197th so not in the agricultural area. The coyotes were really riled up tonight. The pack sounded like at least 10. So I'm sure someones frustrated at losing chickens or something. Not much he can legally do here, though. No excuse, but must be hard to continually lose livestock or poultry and know that theres isn't another predator around thats allowed to keep their numbers in check. And my neighbors shrubs are laughable. Theres so much food out here that the deer don't even bother to bend their necks anymore. Just graze the easy pickings and move on.

Ddog
01-28-2012, 01:00 PM
its actually not that hard for a farmer to get a crop control permit, ( i was on one once) the farmer needs to apply, and show that the geese and ducks are a problem and taking from his income,
but as for deer, there is no hunting of deer in Langley, for a farmer to a permit for them is nearly impossible, i have never seen one and have gone to court for witnessing a person shoot a doe with a shotgun because he said the farmer gave him permission. This is not except able and as hunters we should know this. so if the farmer gives you permission, do not do it unless you see an authorization form from the government and your name must be on it.!!
i Lived in Langley for about 12 years or so and i know of a lot of places to go and look at these huge Blacktails that will die of old age. but if you do your homework, there is two neighbouring city's that still allow bowhunting and are on the doorstep of Langley...;)
i have pics of some great bucks i have taken from there.
cheers....D

gab
01-28-2012, 10:56 PM
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (formerly MOE) somtimes issues deer permits to protect agricultural crops. The farmer with the problem needs to apply. Often times you do not get to keep the deer harvested - it goes to needy families or First Nations.

Speratus
05-25-2013, 05:20 PM
I went through the Township of Langley Bylaws thoroughly - other than a few mentions of noise control re: firearms... there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING with regards to Bow Hunting. The description of Bow does not fall into the Category of Firearm.

I couldn't even find anything regarding Hunting in General as a bylaw. I've attached all that I've found below. Would someone please post the bylaw if they can find it that says ANYWHERE you are not allowed to Bow Hunt in Langley!

RECOMMENDATION(S):That Council give first and second reading to the Township of Langley Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 1991 No. 3001 Amendment Bylaw 2005 No. 4427.

That Council refer the Township of Langley Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 1991 No. 3001 Amendment Bylaw 2005 No. 4427 to the Langley Agricultural Advisory Committee (LAAC) for review and comment prior to obtaining approval from the Ministry of Agriculture.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:At its Regular Meeting on March 14th, 2005, Council requested that staff review the existing Discharge of Firearms Bylaw.
Staff have reviewed the proposed amendment with the Ministry of Agriculture staff and are satisfied that the amendment will address the issue of extensive and unnecessary firearm discharge while maintaining the provision to allow for the protection of livestock and crops from birds or animals.
PURPOSE:To amend the Township of Langley's Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw to prevent extensive and unnecessary firearm discharge while maintaining the provision to allow for the protection of livestock and crops from birds or animals.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:Recently Staff has received complaints from residents with respect the discharge of firearms in rural areas. The complaints are with respect to the noise and safety issues surrounding the discharge of firearms in rural areas. Currently the Township's Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw permits the discharge of firearms for the purpose of protecting livestock or crops from birds or animals. After further review by Staff, it became apparent that the current Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw could be improved to ensure clear and unambiguous legislative intent that the discharge of firearms was for the protection of the crops or livestock only and not for the purpose of hunting.

Therefore, Staff has prepared Discharge of Firearms Regulation Amendment Bylaw 2005 No. 4427 to address the issue of extensive and unnecessary firearm discharge while maintaining the provision to allow for the protection of livestock and crops from birds or animals.



Thanks!

jetboat jim
05-25-2013, 09:00 PM
you can google the number on monday and call them its easier.

then call the surrey branch for a CO they will clear it up for you......ask for jack t

Swamp mule
05-26-2013, 12:16 AM
It is not formerly MOE. Correction it was formerly MoFR.
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (formerly MOE) somtimes issues deer permits to protect agricultural crops. The farmer with the problem needs to apply. Often times you do not get to keep the deer harvested - it goes to needy families or First Nations.

Speratus
05-26-2013, 07:11 AM
I will be phoning Monday, but my point is unless they can provide some proof, bylaw document stating that it is illegal, they do not have the ability to fine you. Someone in Charge of ByLaws isn't good enough (they might simply put forth an opinion), SHOW ME THE BYLAW stating no discharge of Bow or gun. From the ByLaws they have available, I don't see it.

As hunters we're expected to know and follow the rules & regs. Municipal, provincial & federal. They must be listed and easily accessible. If a by law doesn't exist within the municipality, and I follow all the provincial & federal laws,
it is against the law for anyone to interfere with my ability to hunt.

G.A.
05-26-2013, 07:57 AM
go to abby, or mission. and hunt...i do...again bow only, and yes i have my permits and have called co and city and i am 100% legal to hunt
and th no discharge of bow or gun in langley isnt totaly right...target shooting is legal. and that is discharging...

G.A.
05-26-2013, 08:00 AM
weird i tried to edit my post and it doesnt show any text when i click to edit...lol


myself to is the first time ive heard no hunting by bow in langley...most is private property is why they say no hunting, i was told same for abby and mssion but im allowed..

Wullfen
05-28-2013, 09:13 PM
Look at the Fraser Valley Special Area hunting brochure, it will show you where you are allowed to hunt, some of the agricultural land around Aldergrove is open to hunting during open seasons, the map shows it specifically. So this would be in and around the Langley area. But the trick will be finding land owners who will let you their land!

Speratus
05-29-2013, 08:21 PM
Just an update!

So Bill Storey (In charge of Township of Langley Bylaws) left me a message today. He's going to be emailing me a copy of the ByLaw re: Hunting/Firearms in Langley.

Will keep you guys posted as soon as I receive it.
Cheers!
D

Speratus
06-25-2013, 02:39 PM
HERE IT IS GUYS: - NOTHING ABOUT BOWs

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY
DISCHARGEOF FIREARMS REGULATION BYLAW 1991 NO. 3001




EXPLANATORY MEMO


Bylaw No. 3001 prohibits the discharge of firearms within the Township of Langley except for
the provisions involved in Section 4 being Peace Officers etc.; destruction of domestic
livestock or slaughterhouse operations; protection of animals and crops; Shooting Clubs and
the Fort Langley National Historic Park.


The Bylaw does not provide for any designated hunting permit areas.


Bylaw No. 3001 is the result of Councilís resolution pursuant to Report No. 90-646 on
December 10th to no longer designate hunting permit areas.



THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY
DISCHARGEOF FIREARMS REGULATION BYLAW 1991 NO. 3001




A bylaw to provide for the regulation of the
discharge of firearms in the Municipality of Langley


WHEREAS Section 933of the "Municipal Act" provides that the Council may, by bylaw
applicable throughout the municipality or any defined area of it, regulate or prohibit, and that
regulations may be different for different areas, the discharging of firearms, including air guhs,
air rifles, air pistols and spring guns;


AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley deems
it necessary to provide for the regulation of the discharge of firearms;


NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Langley in Open Meeting Assembled
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:


1.
This bylaw may be cited as "Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 1991 No. 3001
.I'


2.
For the purpose of this bylaw, a firearm includes a rifle, a pistol, a shotgun, an air gun, an
air rifle, an air pistol and a spring gun.
3.
The discharge of firearms is prohibited throughout the municipality except as provided for
in this bylaw.
4.
The discharge of firearms is not prohibited where:
a)
a peace officer, member of a military unit, employee or contractor of the
Municipality of Langley, employee of the Province of British Columbia, employee of
the Dominion of Canada, or employee of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals discharges a firearm in the performance of duty;


b)
a person discharges a firearm in the humane destruction or slaughter of domestic
livestock;


c)
a person who holds a valid trapping licence from the Province of British Columbia
discharges a firearm in the humane destruction or slaughter of wildlife caught in his
traps;


d)
a person discharges a firearm in the operation of a commercial slaughterhouse;


e)
a person engaged in a normally accepted agricultural or horticultural business
discharges a firearm for the purpose of protecting livestock or crops from birds or
animals;



Bylaw No. 3001
Page 2


a person who is a member or guest of a firearms shooting club discharges a


9


firearm at a recognized range for the purpose of target practice;


g)
a person engaged in an activity involving firearms at the Fort Langley National
Historic Park site discharges a firearm as part of that activity.


5. Bylaw No. 2408 cited as "Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 1987 No. 2408" is
hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST TIME the
READ A SECOND TIME the
28th
28th
READ A THIRD TIME the 28th
RECONSiDERED AND ADOPTED the 11th
day of
day of
dayof
day of
January
January
January
March
,1991.
, 1991.
,1991.
,1991.

G.A.
06-25-2013, 02:40 PM
problem is, anywhere open to hunt is on private land. same as abby. abby has sumas though open to bows

Wullfen
06-25-2013, 11:12 PM
Not a problem if you know a land owner. Check the Fraser Valley Special Area brochure, it shows a surprising amount of area open to hunting during open and regular seasons.

G.A.
06-26-2013, 07:58 AM
where..anything i see is private land not public, or anything public isnt within the distance regs to buildings or roads and map says no discharge towards shore. not sure of any water thats wide enough they wouldnt concider it shooting towards shore....im looking at the paper map of the area

Abashai
06-26-2013, 11:10 AM
The advantage of bow is you don't have to be a specific distance from buildings but it is mostly true that if you want to hunt in the LML and you don't have any friends with an acreage, your only recourse is to start knocking on doors. The advice I got and still have yet to act on is, don't dress in camo and stress the fact that you are a bow hunter. Some farmers may be more willing to let you in if you offer to start calling coyotes too.

Dirty
06-26-2013, 11:28 AM
Most of you are forgetting Langley has a township and city. If I am correct they are managed differently and thus different bylaws? The bylaw I read before stated no longbows crossbows and discharge at non moving targets only.

G.A.
06-26-2013, 11:56 AM
Id like to see the info sayin bows are exempt from hunting regs for distances from roads or other

G.A.
06-26-2013, 11:58 AM
My readin in the map has a note bows are same as gun there in a box in my map. Basicly banned to unless you get land permission

Speratus
06-26-2013, 12:13 PM
My understanding is the Township is much larger area than the City.

itsy bitsy xj
06-26-2013, 12:33 PM
My understanding is the Township is much larger area than the City.

The City is the downtown core from 62nd ave to 44th ave and 196th st to 210th st. the rest is the Municipality (township)

Abashai
06-26-2013, 01:53 PM
Id like to see the info sayin bows are exempt from hunting regs for distances from roads or other

Page 13 of the Regs has most of the information regarding the difference between no hunting and no shooting areas. I was incorrect previously as they prescribe a "No Hunting Area" as unlawful do discharge firearm or bow 100m from buildings. No Shooting Areas are open to the use of bows and they generally apply to the road restrictions. The regs do not have municipal restrictions however and those have to be checked on specifically for the area you are hunting. As previously indicated this can be a challenge when you have "Langley City" "Langley Township" and "Langley Municipality" or whatever it is

Speratus
06-26-2013, 02:10 PM
Also The FV Special Area Hunting Map only states that:

Some cities and municipalities include bows in their definition of “firearms”. Also, some local governments include discharge of firearms using single projectiles in their bylaws. Please refer to spedific bylaws at Clerk’s Department.





The Township of Langley has much more Hunting opportunity than the City - I doubt I'd hunt within the City. And According to the Township Bylaw posted above, Bows are NOT prohibited.

Find some Farms & get permission, or find some public land within the Township, carry your bent stick and you're legal as long as you have your FVSA Hunting Permit and follow the rules on the FVSA map.

G.A.
06-26-2013, 02:21 PM
Page 13 of the Regs has most of the information regarding the difference between no hunting and no shooting areas. I was incorrect previously as they prescribe a "No Hunting Area" as unlawful do discharge firearm or bow 100m from buildings. No Shooting Areas are open to the use of bows and they generally apply to the road restrictions. The regs do not have municipal restrictions however and those have to be checked on specifically for the area you are hunting. As previously indicated this can be a challenge when you have "Langley City" "Langley Township" and "Langley Municipality" or whatever it is


thx, read that. didnt think id seen anything saying bows dont have distance restrictions.

Buck TraX
06-26-2013, 05:07 PM
My core instructor told me you can bowhunt in surrey or abby but not Langley.When I started looking at regs trying to find where it states this and couldent,other than the fraser valley map.But I met a guy that bow hunts in Langley north side of hwy1 hes said nothing saying you cant,he hunts private land though.

itsy bitsy xj
10-21-2013, 09:26 AM
My core instructor told me you can bowhunt in surrey or abby but not Langley.When I started looking at regs trying to find where it states this and couldent,other than the fraser valley map.But I met a guy that bow hunts in Langley north side of hwy1 hes said nothing saying you cant,he hunts private land though.

Interesting. I am moving to acrage on the north side of Hwy 1 in aldergrove (Langley township) I'll be looking into this moore as I plan on setting up targets and having a home practice range

Red arch
10-21-2013, 10:23 PM
Why not just hop 276th and start knocking on doors of farmers? Langley bylaws hold no water east of 276th.

pnbrock
10-22-2013, 06:58 AM
too many deer with arrows being shot by co in langley ,this put a stoop to the hunting .

Steeleco
10-22-2013, 09:26 AM
Interesting. I am moving to acrage on the north side of Hwy 1 in aldergrove (Langley township) I'll be looking into this moore as I plan on setting up targets and having a home practice range

I've almost hit three nice bucks at the top of 264th as it heads down the hill to the river. On my BIKE!! Just standing on the road right at dusk.

rred
11-07-2013, 11:51 AM
So whats the verdict??? Hunting in the Township of Langley, on private land (ALR), with a bow, while holding a BC Hunting License a FV Special license and a valid mule deer tag between Sept. 1 - Dec. 15.... legal or illegal?

andrewscag
11-16-2013, 04:53 PM
Illegal. Municipal laws prevent shooting an arrow at a live target. Wish it wasn't so, but I emailed the head bylaw officer last year to confirm. I'll dig up the correspondence if I still have it.

Rut Buck
11-21-2013, 08:01 PM
Yup 100% bow is ilegal by a langley township bylaw. Hunting regulations say it is legal to hunt in langley but the bylaw for bows stops you from doing so.if a co catches you with a dead deer shot by a bow properly taged and shot with permission he is not going to give you a wildlife violation but will forward your name and all info to langley bylaw and you will be fined by them. you guys are on your own for the rest of the info....good luck. p.s quit blabbin on here about stuff like this do your proper research on places like this in the LM and you may get a trophy you dont want a bunch of guys bangin on doors wrecking it for you

adriaticum
11-21-2013, 09:59 PM
Hunting in the Township of Langley is only permitted if protecting crops as per the bylaws. Bow hunting is not allowed as the bylaw (which I could not find in my files) basically reads you can only shot at a none living target. I have deer in my neighbourhood and they seem to know their safe.
Plant some corn and carrots in your back yard sir and the first dear that tries to eat it whack him.

257stew
11-22-2013, 10:01 AM
I will be phoning Monday, but my point is unless they can provide some proof, bylaw document stating that it is illegal, they do not have the ability to fine you. Someone in Charge of ByLaws isn't good enough (they might simply put forth an opinion), SHOW ME THE BYLAW stating no discharge of Bow or gun. From the ByLaws they have available, I don't see it.

As hunters we're expected to know and follow the rules & regs. Municipal, provincial & federal. They must be listed and easily accessible. If a by law doesn't exist within the municipality, and I follow all the provincial & federal laws,
it is against the law for anyone to interfere with my ability to hunt.

+1. Totally agree. Just because someone has a job and title does not mean they know what they are doing. Look into and dig deep. Keep all correspondence. Then you can go back and educate them if you find out they are wrong.

Funny story. Friend gets called at work. They want to confiscate his sister in laws cariboo and fine her. Friend takes day off work and drives out to CO office. Ask's whats the problem. CO says bull caribou does not have 5 points. Friend rips the CO a new one. LEH hunt was for a "bull caribou" not a "5 point bull caribou". Her bull did not need 5 points only a certain length on the main beam. Senior CO comes out of his office and nods in agreement with my friend. They get a sorry and leave with caribou. CO was young and new to the job and did not know.

CO and-or by law officer may be the same and just do not know, By law officer may be an anti-hunter as well (all the more reason to stick it to him). He also may not know that a bow is not a firearm. I can't belive you are not allowed to bow hunt on private lands in a rural-semi rural setting.

Permits are either available or they are not, but to be told "good luck getting one" is wrong for so many reasons.

Rut Buck
11-22-2013, 06:42 PM
A private land owner in langley does not require a crop protection permit within open hunting season. If people shoot ducks in langley fields with a shotgun for "crop protection" there is no reason you cant do the same with a deer

257stew
11-23-2013, 10:55 AM
Good point Rut Buck. Hope it works out, I know when I fly into Van. Int. Airport I admire how much "green" area and fields, farm land etc. the greater Van. area has. Hope it can be utilized as a source of hunting for those not lucky enough to not live in the city.

Cheers 257Stew

Foxtail
12-07-2013, 04:22 PM
Just hit it with your car... You can keep roadkill ;)

Mtn Man
12-25-2013, 12:50 PM
this is funny, I talked to the co that lives in the township, he told me you may not discharge a bow in langley township because i directed that question at him. But what was very intresting was that he told me u are allowed to discharge a rifle ( his example was a 243) on private property for the purpose of recreational hunting or crop protection, he stated that their is no crown land in the township for those wondering about that avenue. He did warn me about being sure of your target and beyond, (no kidding). I asked him why no bows but he said he was working on it with council to allow it because the population of deer and predators has exploded and to many are being killed by cars... he also told me that icbc was also on board because of that fact alone. I wish i would of recorded his conversation because i still find it hard to believe... the rifle part. For all of those wishing to hunt the township i would contact this co... he is local.

K98er
10-24-2019, 06:18 AM
I realize this is an old thread, but the bylaw prohibition use of all firearms, including bows, dates back much farther...1991 to be exact. It appears that the original firearm prohibition was amended to include bows, except at a stationary target designed for that purpose. It is pretty air tight. It's disappointing, but a fact. Here's what comes up on-line when you look up "bow hunting in township of langley, bc". I love to see it changed, but to my knowledge it still stands.


THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS REGULATION BYLAW 1991 NO. 3001
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Bylaw No. 3001 prohibits the discharge of firearms within the Township of Langley except for the provisions involved in Section 4 being Peace Officers etc.; destruction of domestic livestock or slaughterhouse operations; protection of animals and crops; Shooting Clubs and the Fort Langley National Historic Park.


The Bylaw does not provide for any designated hunting permit areas.


Bylaw No. 3001 is the result of Council's resolution pursuant to Report No. 90-646 on December 10th to no longer designate hunting permit areas.
Amending Bylaw No. 3380 provides for an amendment to the Discharge of Firearms Bylaw to prohibit the use of bows except as provided for in the bylaw. A person who uses a bow shall exercise care for the safety of other persons or property.





THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY


DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS REGULATION BYLAW 1991 NO. 3001


A bylaw to provide for the regulation of the discharge of firearms in the Municipality of Langley


CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY As amended by Bylaw 3380 (94.11.7)
WHEREAS Section 933 of the "Municipal Act" provides that the Council may, by bylaw applicable throughout the municipality or any defined area of it, regulate or prohibit, and that regulations may be different for different areas, the discharging of firearms, including air guns, air rifles, air pistols and spring guns;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley deems it necessary to provide for the regulation of the discharge of firearms;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Langley in Open Meeting Assembled ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:


This bylaw may be cited as "Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 1991 No. 3001."

For the purpose of this bylaw, a firearm includes a rifle, a pistol, a shotgun, an air gun, an air rifle, an air pistol and a spring gun.

The discharge of firearms or the use of bows is prohibited throughout the municipality except as provided for in this bylaw. (Bylaw 3380)

The discharge of firearms is not prohibited where:


a) a peace officer, member of a military unit, employee or contractor of the Municipality of Langley, employee of the Province of British Columbia, employee of the Dominion of Canada, or employee of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals discharges a firearm in the performance of duty;

b) a person discharges a firearm in the humane destruction or slaughter of domestic livestock;

c) a person who holds a valid trapping licence from the Province of British Columbia discharges a firearm in the humane destruction or slaughter of wildlife caught in his traps;

d) a person discharges a firearm in the operation of a commercial slaughterhouse;







Bylaw No. 3001 Page 2




e) a person engaged in a normally accepted agricultural or horticultural business discharges a firearm for the purpose of protecting livestock or crops from birds or animals;

f) a person who is a member or guest of a firearms shooting club discharges a firearm at a recognized range for the purpose of target practice;

g) a person engaged in an activity involving firearms at the Fort Langley National Historic Park site discharges a firearm as part of that activity.



5. The use of a bow is not prohibited where: (Bylaw 3380)




a)

the use takes place:


i) at Camp McLean or Campbell Valley Regional Park and the person using the bow has received the prior written permission of Scouts Canada for Camp McLean or the Greater Vancouver Regional District for Campbell Valley Regional Park;

ii) the use takes place on public land other than Camp McLean or Campbell Valley Regional Park and the person using the bow has received the prior written permission of the authority having jurisdiction over said public land and the bow is used to shoot an arrow or other projectile at a stationary target constructed for that purpose; or

iii) on private land and the person using the bow has received the prior permission of the owner of said land and the bow is used to shoot an arrow or other projectile at a stationary target constructed for that purpose; and

the person using the bow exercises care for the safety of other persons or property.








6. Bylaw No. 2408 cited as "Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 1987 No. 2408" is hereby repealed.


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READ A SECOND TIME the
READ A THIRD TIME the RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED the
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,1991. ,1991. ,1991. ,1991.
Clerk


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