Guest BLR-WSM Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Does anybody know if it is legal to hunt on your property if you live within city limits? A friend told me that it was as long as you are using a bow. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MNR Report post Posted January 11, 2008 MNR Answer: To get the answer to your question, I went to the Thunder Bay Police and Licensing and Enforcement Section. The simple answer to your question is an unequivocal NO, you cannot hunt within the limits of the City of Thunder Bay. Under the City’s Municipal Code Chapter 893, known as City bylaw 111-1987 no person shall use, shoot, fire or discharge any bow and arrow, crossbow, slingshot, catapult, blow-gun or other similar device capable of firing projectiles that are designed for or capable of use in hunting or target shooting. The bylaw includes all property, either privately or publicly owned. There are usually exceptions to every rule and this bylaw does have exceptions, none of which affect your ability to hunt however. The exceptions are briefly described below: A peace officer or armed forces personnel in the performance of his or her duties is not prohibited from discharging a firearm. A rifle range within the buildings and grounds of the Canadian Governments Department of National Defence. A rifle range within an educational facility. Blank shots discharged at a special event with permission of the Police. Old Fort William (blank canon and musket fire) Bona fide farmer in either the townships of McIntyre or Neebing on his or her own land in protection of property or persons. There are several levels (federal, provincial, municipal) and pieces of legislation that affect what, where, when and with what you can hunt. Provincial legislation (Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act) sets out seasons, bag limits, firearm restrictions for hunting. So while it may be legal under the FWCA to hunt ruffed grouse with a pellet gun or sling shot during the open season with a small game licence, you cannot discharge a pellet gun or use a sling shot within the city because of bylaw 111-1987. Federal legislation (Firearms Act of Canada) deals with firearm licensing, ownership, possession, acquisition, storing, transporting. The Act classifies firearms into categories such as prohibited and restricted. Ross Johnston Community Liaison Conservation Officer Suite B001, 435 S. James St. Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S8 Telephone: 807-475-1521 Facsimile: 807-475-1527 Email: ross.johnston@ontario.ca website: www.mnr.gov.on.ca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
