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Saskatchewan Hunters' and Trappers' Guide  2018 saskatchewan.ca/hunting

Table of Contents Be an Ethical Hunter ...............................................................................1  What's New for 2018 ...............................................................................2  Hunting Opportunities for 2018 ................................................................3  Licensing Fees and Requirements .............................................................5  Residency, Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Training................................7  Youth Hunters, Volunteer Opportunities....................................................8  Hunter Harvest Survey.............................................................................9  Wildlife Research ....................................................................................9  Fish and Wildlife Development Fund........................................................9  Summary of Hunting Regulations ...........................................................10  Saskatchewan Resident Draw Season Dates .............................................19  Canadian Resident Draw Season Dates....................................................26  Regular Season Dates.............................................................................28  Migratory Game Birds (all hunters).........................................................35  Upland Game Birds (Saskatchewan residents) Season Dates .....................36  Upland Game Birds (Canadian and non-residents) Season Dates ..............37  2019 Spring White Geese (all hunters) ....................................................37  Trapping Season Dates ...........................................................................38  Summary of Trapping Regulations and Information .................................39  Update on Trapping Standards................................................................41    Have a Question?   Call 1-800-567-4224 (in North America)   or email centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca

1 Be an ethical hunter Help ensure future hunting opportunities To continue our hunting traditions for future generations, we should all be aware of the importance of good hunter ethics. Responsible hunters will always conduct themselves in a manner that consistently demonstrates respect for the hunting tradition, other outdoor enthusiasts, landowners and the general public, as well as all wildlife resources and the environment. Since most hunting in Saskatchewan takes place on private land, hunting activity is visible to many people, including other hunters, landowners and the non-hunting public. Public perception of hunting is often determined and influenced by hunter behaviour. Continued access to land depends on the actions of all hunters. Ethical hunting practices include: Respect for the landowner · Always obtain permission prior to hunting on private land, even if the land is not posted. · Abide by the landowners' requests while on their property and follow all posted instructions. · Minimize vehicle use on all lands. · Refrain from travelling on roads when they are prone to damage. · Always thank landowners for the privilege to hunt on their land. Respect for the resource · Properly identify game and follow all wildlife regulations. · Do your part by participating in hunter harvest and game observation surveys. · Ensure your firearm is properly sighted in and always strive for humane dispatch of your game. · Follow the principles of fair chase and report any illegal activities. Respect for others · Practice safe firearm handling at all times. · Use discretion in transporting game animals from your hunting area to your home. Saskatchewan Hunting, · Respect all viewpoints of hunting. Fishing and Trapping Heritage Day is November 15, 2018.

2                                                                          Get information How To Use This Guide                                                on our automated                                                           hunting, angling and trapping What's New for 2018                                    licence (HAL) system on page 23  Landowner permission is now required before placing trail cameras or stands on private land. Other changes for 2018 include allowing hunters to use tree stands or blinds on wildlife lands provided they are removed at the end of the day, and to use vehicles off roads and trails with landowner permission in order to place bait, stands or trail cameras within Regina/Moose Jaw and Saskatoon wildlife management zones (WMZs), provided there is no firearm in the vehicle. Chronic Wasting Disease Chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance will continue for the 2018 hunting season. CWD has been detected in approximately 50 per cent of the farmland wildlife management zones. The disease has been found in mule deer, white- tailed deer, elk and moose. Animals infected with CWD may appear healthy and show no signs of disease. It is recommended that hunters have their harvested cervids tested, and not consume or distribute the meat from known infected animals. Hunters are encouraged to submit samples for testing, free of charge, prior to consuming harvested animals. Hunters can submit samples for CWD testing from an animal and still have a mount prepared by a taxidermist. For more information on how to prepare a sample for submission, and to obtain a unique CWD surveillance tracking number, visit cwdsk.ca. Changes to Allowed Firearms for Big Game Hunting Recent amendments now allow most common centre fire rifle cartridges to be used to hunt big game. This regulation recognizes that advances in cartridge design have justified allowing smaller calibre firearms for hunting big game species. However, the ministry recommends that cartridges larger than .23 calibre continue to be used for game species such as moose, elk and black bear. See page 11 for details. Barren Ground Caribou The barren-ground caribou season will be closed in 2018 in response to population declines across northern Canada. The ministry, along with the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board, will be monitoring the status of caribou herds and the factors contributing to caribou population decline over the next several years, and recommend management actions to aid in recovery of the herds and return to traditional caribou range.

3 Hunting Opportunities for 2018 White-tailed Deer Opportunities White-tailed deer populations are stable or slightly increasing across the province, and in some areas are nearing the long-term average. For the most part, the season structure for 2018 will be similar to last year. Season dates in city WMZs (Saskatoon, Regina/Moose Jaw and Prince Albert) for either-sex white-tailed deer are being lengthened as a response to increased deer numbers and an antlerless season is available in these three WMZs. Antlerless opportunities are now offered in WMZ 7 west, 14 west and 55 as a quota limited regular hunting season. See page 29 for details on obtaining this licence. The Canadian resident season is unchanged from 2017. Moose Opportunities Forest moose populations continue to decline with several zones 30 to 50 per cent below the long-term average. In response to this population decline, the ministry has adjusted the regular licence season length for all hunters as a means to reduce harvest and protect moose. The draw season for forest zones remain the same; however, quotas have been reduced. Farmland moose populations remain at or above long-term objectives in some WMZs. Quotas remain similar to 2017 with select WMZs seeing slight reductions. Season dates in southern farmland zones have been changed to reduce conflict with active farming operations. The either-sex draw moose season will be delayed until mid-October and the antlerless season will start at the beginning of November in WMZs 1 to 5, 8 to 29, 31, 32 and Regina/Moose Jaw WMZ. Season dates for other farmland zones are unchanged. Refer to page 19 for additional draw season information. Elk Opportunities Interest in elk hunting remains very high, while elk populations are generally at or slightly above population objectives. The number of draw elk licences was increased significantly throughout farmland WMZs in 2017 and quotas in these zones will be similar in 2018. Efforts to reduce elk numbers in the Moose Mountain area continue with liberal quotas for both either-sex and antlerless animals. Interested hunters, please note the season dates for this area have been revised. Regular season elk opportunities are unchanged. Mule Deer Opportunities Provincially, mule deer populations have recovered. New either-sex mule deer hunting opportunities are being introduced in WMZs 37 and 48, bringing the total to 60 zones. Antlerless mule deer seasons are now offered in 50 zones with this year's addition of WMZ 27. Quotas for both either-sex and antlerless animals have been increased in many WMZs to manage population growth. Regular archery mule deer licences will be offered in all the same zones as 2017, with the addition of WMZs 2W, 3, 7E, 7W, 12, 14E, 14W, 15, 28, 29E, 30, 39, 40, 42E, 42W, 43, 50 and 52.

4 Pronghorn Antelope Pronghorn populations continue to expand throughout much of their range as winter weather conditions were favourable in 2017-18. Wildlife managers are proposing increased hunting opportunities with new quotas in three combined zones. The season structure has been expanded with designated archery, muzzleloader and rifle seasons in place for this fall. As in past years, the draw for pronghorn antelope will be conducted in July after the population surveys have been concluded. Draw results will be released as soon as possible with email notifications and website updates. Game Birds Most waterfowl populations remain at or above target levels. However, dry conditions over much of the province may reduce spring recruitment. Normal precipitation throughout the spring and summer will be critical for good reproductive success. Season dates and bag limits have not changed. Upland bird populations vary across the province with the southwest WMZs providing the best opportunity for sharp-tailed grouse and gray partridge. Forest grouse populations are at a low point in their natural cycle. Seasons and bag limits remain unchanged. Respect Private Land 85 per cent of southern Saskatchewan is privately-owned or controlled lands. Please ask for permission to access private land, even if it is not posted. Always follow the landowner's wishes regarding vehicle access and minimize any damage to trails or roads caused by your vehicle. Signs which read Hunt on Foot Only, Vehicles Restricted to Roads and Trails Only, Please Close this Gate and Occupied Building within 500 Metres are available free of charge to landowners from ministry offices. If you see a hunting violation, call the toll-free number or submit a report online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. saskatchewan.ca/tip | 1-800-667-7561 | SaskTel Cell #5555

5  Licensing Fees and Requirements Note: Hunting licences, whether paper copy or electronic, and any required seals or ledgers must be carried with you at all times when hunting. Fall licences will be available August 1, 2018.                                             All licences include                                                                                GST (goods and services tax)    Wildlife Habitat Certificate ........................................................................$15.00   Note: : The ministry's automated licence system ensures that any purchase of a hunting or   fur licence also includes a 2018 Wildlife Habitat Certificate (one-time purchase only).    Game Birds   Saskatchewan Resident Game Bird ..............................................................$20.00   Canadian Resident Game Bird ......................................................................$80.00   Non-resident Game Bird ..............................................................................$160.00   Note: : A Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit, the applicable Saskatchewan game bird licence and Wildlife   Habitat Certificate are all required to hunt waterfowl.   Migratory Game Bird Permit .........................................................................$17.85   (Available at post offices, select licence issuers or at permis-permits.ec.gc.ca/en)    Youth Game Licence (Saskatchewan residents only) ................................$20.00   (includes a game bird and first white-tailed deer licence, a fur licence is also available)   Note: must be 12 to 18 years of age (inclusive) and have successfully completed a firearm safety/hunter   education course.    White-tailed Deer   First Saskatchewan Resident ........................................................................$40.00   First Saskatchewan Resident Antlerless (available Aug. 15) ..................................$30.00   Second Saskatchewan Resident Antlerless (available in select zones Aug. 15) ....$30.00   Canadian Resident Draw .............................................................................$160.00   Guided (Canadian and Non-residents)*......................................................$330.00    Elk   Saskatchewan Resident.................................................................................$40.00   Saskatchewan Resident Draw .......................................................................$65.00    Moose   Saskatchewan Resident.................................................................................$40.00   Saskatchewan Resident Draw .......................................................................$65.00   Guided (Saskatchewan, Canadian and non-residents)*............................$375.00    Mule Deer   Saskatchewan Resident Archery...................................................................$45.00   Saskatchewan Resident Draw .......................................................................$45.00   First Saskatchewan Resident Antlerless Draw .............................................$30.00   Second Saskatchewan Resident Antlerless Draw (available in select zones) .......$30.00    Pronghorn Antelope   Saskatchewan Resident Draw .......................................................................$45.00

6  Wolf Saskatchewan Resident.................................................................................$50.00 Black Bear Saskatchewan Resident.................................................................................$25.00 Canadian Resident (non-guided) ................................................................$100.00 Guided (Canadian and non-residents)* ......................................................$200.00 Note: an unused 2018 bear licence purchased for the spring season is valid for the 2018 fall season.  Fur Licences (Saskatchewan residents only): Southern Fur Conservation Area ..................................................................$40.00 (SFCA, includes all private and occupied Crown land in central and southern Saskatchewan) Northern Fur Conservation Area ...................................................................$20.00 (NFCA, includes all unoccupied Crown land in central and northern Saskatchewan) Note: Licences available only at Ministry of Environment offices and only NFCA member trappers are eligible for this licence, see page 38. Youth Fur Licence (SFCA or NFCA, available only at Ministry of Environment offices) ..........Free Note: must be a Saskatchewan resident aged 12 to 18 years (inclusive) who has successfully completed a firearm safety/hunter education course and a trapper education course. Free youth fur licences are available separately with the purchase of a Habitat Certificate, or as part of the youth licence package. Saskatchewan Treaty Indian (available at local band offices) ....................................Free Note: Valid only for the sale of furs taken on an Indian reserve.  Replacement Seals or Ledgers (available only at Ministry of Environment offices) ....$5.40 Note: Harvest ledgers and big game seals that have been registered (activated) with a hunting licence and have been lost, inadvertently detached or destroyed, must be replaced in order to lawfully hunt.  Reprints of Lost/Destroyed Licences ............................................................Free Note: : Valid licences (excluding seals or ledgers) may be reprinted online on your personal computer, at a Ministry of Environment office (no charge) or from a private licence issuer.  * Guided Licences ·  All non-resident big game hunters (white-tailed deer, moose and bear) and    Canadian resident moose hunters must use the services of an outfitter and    possess the applicable guided licence. · Canadian resident black bear hunters may hunt with or without an outfitter;    however, if an outfitter is used, a guided licence is required. · Canadian resident hunters who hold a draw white-tailed deer licence have the    option to hunt with or without an outfitter and do not require a guided    licence. Note: In order for a hunter to purchase a guided licence his or her outfitter must first purchase a Resource Allocation Licence (RAL) and associate it to the hunter's HAL account.  Reminder to Hunters Please check with authorities prior to importing wildlife to your home state or province. Other jurisdictions may have additional requirements or restrictions for importing game animals taken in Saskatchewan.

7 Residency Information A Saskatchewan resident is a: · Canadian resident whose principal residence is in Saskatchewan, who has been living in the province for three months prior to applying for a licence and possesses a valid Saskatchewan Health Services card (including RCMP members); · member of the regular force of the Canadian Armed Forces who is stationed and residing in the province or who was a Saskatchewan resident when recruited or deployed from the province. Saskatchewan residency confirmation is based on the possession of a valid Health Services Card (HSC). All Saskatchewan residents including RCMP members must ensure their name is entered exactly as it appears on their valid HSC when creating a HAL account. HSC numbers are not recorded. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces can use their regimental numbers when establishing their HAL account. Note: Saskatchewan residents must advise the Ministry of Health (1-800-667-7551) if their mailing address changes in order to keep their HSC account current and to avoid issues with residency confirmation. A Canadian resident is a: · person whose principal residence is in Canada, and who is a Canadian citizen or has resided in Canada for 12 months immediately before his/her application for a licence. A non-resident is a: · person other than a Canadian or Saskatchewan resident. Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Training People born after January 1, 1971 must hold a certificate from a recognized firearm safety/hunter education course in order to hold or apply for a Saskatchewan game or fur licence. Conservation officers may ask individuals to present proof of training. It is unlawful to apply for a licence without recognized training. All first-time purchasers of hunting or trapping licences will be asked to confirm that they hold a firearm safety/hunter education certificate. You can contact the Saskatchewan Association for Firearm Education (SAFE) to check your status or to obtain documentation of successful completion at 306-352-6730 or visit saskhuntered.ca). If you have received your training outside of Canada or the United States, contact SAFE or a ministry office to confirm the training is recognized in Saskatchewan.

8 Youth hunters (under 18 years of age) · While hunting, youth aged 12 to 15 inclusive, must be under the direct supervision of an adult who is at least 18 years of age. Subject to federal firearms legislation, youth aged 16 to 17 may hunt unsupervised. Note: Firearm safety/hunter education training differs from the Canadian Firearms Safety Course. The federally-sponsored Canadian Firearms Safety Course allows successful students to apply for a Possession and Acquisition licence (which authorizes a person to possess or purchase a rifle or shotgun) and allows the holder to purchase ammunition. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course does not authorize a person to purchase a Saskatchewan hunting or trapping licence. Note: Federal firearm legislation requires that: > any person who does not hold a Federal Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) or Federal Minors' Permit must be under the supervision of someone who holds a PAL. > if a youth hunter possesses a Federal Minors' Permit, they can hunt without supervision provided they are 16 years of age or older. · Youth aged 12 to 15 must have a parent or guardian complete the consent portion of the Saskatchewan hunting licence. Each subsequent licence will require completion of the consent section. · A youth game licence includes both an either-sex white-tailed deer licence and a game bird licence. Youth wishing to hunt waterfowl must purchase a federal migratory game bird permit, except during Waterfowler Heritage Days (see below). · A free youth fur licence is also available with the youth game licence or as a stand-alone licence with the purchase of a Wildlife Habitat Certificate. First- time trappers must successfully complete a recognized humane trapper education course or pass an equivalency test available from Ministry of Environment offices. Waterfowl Heritage Days (September 1 to 3 and October 6 to 8, 2018) Waterfowler Heritage Days allow youth under 18 years of age to hunt waterfowl during these dates without a federal migratory bird permit, while under the supervision of an adult hunter. The youth hunter must be a Saskatchewan resident and must have graduated from a firearm safety/hunter education course and possess a provincial game bird licence (available as part of the youth game licence). The supervising hunter must be an adult, be fully licensed, and is not allowed to carry a firearm. Up to two youth hunters can be supervised at one time.

9 Volunteer Opportunities Co-operative Wildlife Management Survey The Co-operative Wildlife Management Survey (CWMS) is a long-standing, volunteer-based survey of game populations, specifically mule deer, white-tailed deer, moose, elk and select upland game birds. Participants can now use their smartphone (mobile app available at Google Play or the Apple store) to record their observations or use the traditional paper-based survey form. Participating in this volunteer-based survey is an excellent opportunity to take an active and valued role in wildlife management. More observers are needed; for information, contact the Ministry of Environment at 1-800-567-4224. 2018 Hunter Harvest Survey Hunter harvest surveys are an important component of managing game in Saskatchewan and provide valuable information for quota and season setting for the upcoming year. There are three ways to complete your hunter harvest survey(s): through your HAL account, by visiting a Ministry of Environment office, or by calling 1-888-773-8450. As an added incentive, for every survey a hunter completes, they will be entered in a draw for one of several prizes. Wildlife Research The ministry, in co-operation with its partners at the University of Saskatchewan, is currently researching the seasonal activities of mule deer, caribou and white- tailed deer. A number of animals have been fitted with radio collars in order to track their movements. We ask that hunters refrain from shooting these animals and to report all sightings to your nearest Ministry of Environment office. Banded Waterfowl Hunters who shoot banded waterfowl should report the band number and harvest information by calling toll free: 1-800-327-BAND (2263), or at reportband.gov or email: BBO_cws@ec.gc.ca. Fish and Wildlife Development Fund The Fish and Wildlife Development Fund (FWDF) was initiated in 1970 with funding provided by 30 per cent of the revenue generated from the sale of hunting, angling and trapping licences, including big game draw application fees. The main objectives of the terrestrial/wildlife component of the FWDF are to secure and protect quality wildlife habitat, to support research and data collection that will enhance the capacity to manage wildlife and its habitats, and to promote public awareness of our wildlife resources. Through partnerships with Ducks Unlimited Canada, Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, there were 1,300 hectares (3,211 acres) of land purchased and 256 hectares (633 acres) protected through conservation easements in the last year.

10 Summary of Saskatchewan Hunting REGULATIONS The following is a summary of applicable regulations and, as such, the original statutes should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the law. Regulations that apply to hunting and trapping in Saskatchewan are The Wildlife Act, 1998; The Wildlife Regulations, 1981; The Open Seasons Game Regulations, 2009; The Wildlife Management Zones and Special Areas Boundaries Regulations, 1990; The Fur Animals Open Seasons Regulations, The Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Regulations, 2009, The Dog Training Regulations, 1982, The Outfitter and Guide Regulations, 2004; The Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994; and The Migratory Birds Regulations. Copies of these documents may be obtained at publications.gov.sk.ca/freelaw. General > If a hunter wounds an animal It is a violation to: and it runs onto posted land, it · hunt any wildlife at night, one-half is the hunter's responsibility to hour after sunset to one-half hour contact the landowner and before sunrise. obtain permission to hunt · shoot across, along or from a before entering the posted land. provincial highway, provincial road · retrieve a wounded animal after or municipal road. legal hunting hours without consent · use any artificial light, infrared from a conservation officer. device, night vision scopes or · shoot an animal of the incorrect goggles for the purpose of hunting. species or sex. · carry a loaded firearm in or on a > if a hunter shoots any wildlife vehicle or while on horseback. of the incorrect species or sex, > a rifle or shotgun is deemed the hunter shall immediately loaded when shells are in the field dress the animal, then call magazine or when a loaded clip the local conservation officer to is attached to a hinge plate or in report it. contact with the firearm. · transport any game, including > a muzzleloader is deemed pheasants, not accompanied by loaded when the firearm is evidence of its sex and age except charged and the ignition system when all ages and both sexes of is in place on the firearm. game may be legally hunted. · hunt within 500 metres of a · injure or kill a game bird or animal building, stockade or corral without making every reasonable occupied by people or livestock attempt to retrieve it. without the consent of the owner or · waste, destroy, allow to spoil or occupant in charge. abandon the edible flesh of a game · hunt on posted land (e.g. no bird or big game animal, except hunting or no trespassing) without black bear and wolf. the consent of the owner or > if a hunter harvests a big game occupant. animal that appears unhealthy Note: regardless of how land is or has been previously injured, posted, persons may hunt on that the hunter should contact the land provided they have permission local conservation officer. from the landowner or lessee. Should the carcass be deemed

11 unfit for human consumption, a centimetres2 or 15 inches2 (3 replacement licence or licence inches by 5 inches). refund may be issued upon > a high-visibility garment carrying relinquishment of the animal. a Canadian Standards · use any vehicle or power boat to Association (CSA) label stating chase wildlife. CAN/CSA Z96. This designation · operate an aircraft or be assisted by a includes Z96-02, Z96-09 or Z96- person operating an aircraft including 15 (indicates the year the unmanned aircraft (drone) for any standard was updated). Both purpose connected with searching class 2 (vest) or class 3 for, hunting or killing wildlife. (coveralls) garments are lawful · Use the following devices for hunting hunting apparel. or killing wildlife: > headwear must be scarlet, bright > spears, darts, spear throwers, yellow or blaze orange (white is blowguns or any similar device. not allowed). The headwear may > barbed or poisoned arrows, or include a small label or crest not arrows with explosive heads. exceeding 50 centimetres2 or 7.8 Licences inches2 (2.6 inches by 3 inches). It is a violation to: · hunt big game with: · use more than one HAL ID number > any cartridge with an empty for the purpose of obtaining or cartridge case length of less applying for a licence. than 32 mm (this includes most · hold a regular and a draw big game handgun cartridges and all licence for the same species. rimfire cartridges). · hold two licences of the same licence > any centre fire rifle cartridge of type in any one year (e.g. either-sex .17 calibre. mule deer). > or any of the following · hold or apply for a big game draw cartridges: .22 Hornet, .22 K- licence while suspended. Hornet, .218 Bee, .25-20 · use or carry another person's big Winchester, .30 Carbine, .32-20 game licence, seal or certificate while Winchester, .357 Magnum, .41 hunting. Remington Magnum, .44-40 · hunt with detached seals or seals Winchester or .45 Colt. that have not been associated to a > full metal-jacketed, hardpoint, big game licence through HAL. non-expanding bullets. · tamper, alter or mutilate any licence > a pneumatic firearm or device or seal (the licence or seal is deemed propelling arrows, crossbow bolts void). or projectiles by compressed air, Big Game nitrogen, carbon dioxide or any It is a violation to: other gas. This includes devices · hunt big game with a rifle, hunt in a such as the air bow or large designated rifle-only season, or calibre air rifles. accompany a rifle hunter without > a slingbow or similar elastic wearing: powered devices. > a vest (an outer garment that > a pistol or revolver. covers the torso) of scarlet, bright > a bow with a draw weight of less yellow, blaze orange or white or than 18.2 kilograms (40 pounds) any combination of these colours. and arrowheads of less than 2.2 The vest may include a label or centimetres (7/8 inch) in crest not exceeding 100 diameter.

12 > a crossbow with a draw weight of moose, elk or pronghorn antelope less than 68 kilograms (150 lbs.). without a seal until March 31 of the > with a crossbow other than in an year following the harvest date. open muzzleloader or rifle · leave a big game hide in the field season. except moose and elk in WMZ 56 to Note: in the Regina/Moose Jaw, 76. Saskatoon and Prince Albert WMZs, · place a tree stand or blind on crossbows are permitted during all provincial forest land, unoccupied open seasons. Crown land or land within a · hunt wildlife with a rifle other than a provincial park or recreation site muzzleloader during a big game without clearly and permanently season in Regina/Moose Jaw and marking, in a visible location on the Saskatoon WMZs. tree stand or blind, the person's Note: licensed trappers may carry name and address, or the outfitter's and use a .22 (or less) calibre rimfire licence number, and the date the tree rifle in these areas during a big game stand or blind was erected. season, provided they are performing · leave a tree stand, blind or any other "normal trapping operations". structure on provincial forest land, · fail to properly attach a seal (tag) to unoccupied Crown land or land a harvested big game animal. within a provincial park or recreation Note: Tagging procedures after site after July 7, if placed between harvesting your big game animal: April 7 and June 30 of the same year, > confirm the animal is safe to or after December 31, if placed handle. between August 15 and December 19 > select the seal that matches the of the same year. big game species you have · accompany, hunt with, aid or assist a harvested. person hunting big game while > separate the three-part seal hunting coyotes or wild boar. (marked as meat, hide and · carry or transport a firearm through a antler/head). game preserve, wildlife refuge, > cut out or notch the year, month wildlife management unit, regional and day of harvest on each seal, park, provincial park, protected area fold in half aligning the pre-cut or recreation site that is closed to holes. hunting unless the firearm is encased > using a plastic tie, wire or string and in a vehicle. inserted through the pre-cut · kill female black bears with young of holes. the year cubs at heel. > secure the seal to the antlers or · aid, assist or hunt with people who head of the animal (ear). are exercising their Aboriginal > secure the meat seal to the hunting rights unless you possess carcass (rib cage or tendon on Aboriginal rights or carry a permit to hind leg). assist. > secure the hide seal through the Note: Contact your nearest hide. conservation officer for more · fail to properly separate the seals as information. above and notch the date upon Game Bird harvesting a big game animal. It is a violation to: · possess an unprocessed big game · hunt upland game birds with a centre carcass or unprocessed hide without fire rifle. a seal. · hunt game birds with a shotgun · possess the head or antlers of a deer, unless the magazine is plugged in

13 such a way that it cannot hold more parks or recreation sites and on than two shells. unoccupied Crown land, no person · For Canadian and non-resident game shall: bird hunters: > store any bait at or near any bait > exceed the season limit for location. sharp-tailed grouse or gray > hunt at a bait site placed by (Hungarian) partridge. another person without that > fail to record the date of kill on a person's consent. harvest ledger upon taking a > other than the owner, tear down, sharp-tailed grouse or gray remove, damage, deface or cover (Hungarian) partridge. up any bait or sign. > hunt game birds without > use salt or salt products for bait possessing the harvest ledger unless placed in a leak-proof that is registered with a game container that is secured in such bird licence. a way to prevent the contents > hold more than one game bird from being spilled. licence. > use as bait: any noxious weed or · hunt migratory game birds with a noxious weed seed as described rifle or possess more than one in The Weed Control Act, any shotgun while hunting game birds. exotic plant as described in The · hunt game birds within 500 metres Forest Resources Management of a wildlife feeding station or enter Regulations or any carcass or any lands posted with lure crop part of a domestic animal other signs contrary to posted instructions. than domestic animal trimmings · dig a pit or excavation or leave it received from a licensed butcher open without the consent of the shop or abattoir. owner or occupant of the land. > feed wild ungulates between · use recorded electronic calls other January 1 and July 31. than snow geese vocalization while > place bait for the hunting of wild hunting waterfowl. boar. Baiting Regulations · In the provincial forest, in provincial · Bait means any food including salt parks or recreation sites and on and salt products intended to attract unoccupied Crown land, no person big game, but does not include fields shall place bait including salt and of crop or forage, whether standing salt products for hunting big game: or harvested crops, forage or hay > without erecting at the site a stacked in the field where it is sign of durable material no less grown, or grain that is scattered or than 600 square centimetres (8 x piled as a result of farming 12 inches) on which is clearly operations. marked the person's full name · On private land or occupied Crown and address, or clearly marking land, no person shall, without the his/her full name and address permission of the owner or on any container used for occupant, place bait, including salt holding the bait. and salt products, for hunting big > within 500 metres of any game or feeding or attracting other campground, dwelling or other wildlife. It is recommended that salt place used by people. or salt products used for hunting > within 200 metres of any purposes be placed in a leak-proof numbered provincial highway, container. provincial road or municipal · In the provincial forest, in provincial road.

14      >    within 200 metres of any                 person hunting big game is allowed          maintained forest access road,           to drive off roads or road allowances          snowmobile trail or cross-               with trails without written          country ski trail prior to April 1.      permission from the landowner,     > prior to August 1, except for               except to retrieve legally killed big          hunting black bear during the            game animals using the most direct          spring black bear season when            route.          bait may be placed on or after        · In Regina/Moose Jaw and Saskatoon          March 1.                                 WMZs, no person hunting big game ·   For the purpose of hunting black              is allowed to drive off roads or road     bear, no person shall:                        allowances with trails, except to     > use bait that is not placed in a            retrieve legally killed big game          container.                               animals using the most direct route.     > use a container with a volume               Note: A vehicle may be operated off          exceeding 210 litres (45 gallon          roads and trails with landowner          drum).                                   permission to place or remove bait,     > use a container unless it is                stands or trail cameras provided a          constructed in such a way that           firearm is not present in the          prevents a bear from becoming            vehicle.          trapped.                              · In Moose Mountain Provincial Park,     > use a container that can be                 the use of vehicles is restricted to          removed from the bait site by a          park roads except to retrieve legally          bear.                                    killed big game animals using the ·   For the purpose of hunting big game           most direct route.     other than black bear, no person           · Vehicles are restricted to designated     shall:                                        roads within Saskatchewan Landing     > use bait, other than bales, that            Provincial Park and vehicles may not         exceeds 40 litres in volume (9            leave the road for any purpose.         gallons).                              Designated Trails – Cypress Hills     > in the case of bales, use more           Provincial Park (West Block)         than two bales with a combined         · No person shall drive a vehicle off a         total weight exceeding 90                 designated trail or provincial         kilograms (198 pounds).                   highway except to retrieve legally ·   A person who has placed bait for the          killed big game animals using the     purpose of hunting big game shall             most direct route.     remove, at the end of the hunting          · Firearms must be encased in vehicles     season for which it was placed, any           when driven off designated trails to     remaining bait, the container, the            retrieve game.     sign marking the bait, and any             · No person shall park more than 10     items brought to the bait site.               metres from a designated trail or ·   In provincial parks and recreation            provincial highway. Trails are     sites, no person shall place bait for         marked at the start and end with     hunting big game without the                  designated trail signs.     authorization of the park manager.         All-terrain Vehicles     Note: No person shall place bait for       Farmland areas of Saskatchewan     the purpose of hunting big game or         ·  ATVs, snowmobiles and passenger     wild boar on any wildlife lands.              vehicles may not be used on wildlife Vehicle Controls                                  lands for any purpose at any time Roads and Trails Only                             with the exception of retrieving · During an open big game season in               legally killed big game animals using    WMZs 15 to 18 and 30 to 34, no                 the shortest and/or least impacting

15      route or under permit in cases of              forest roads to protect forest     agricultural or licensed trapping              resources and the road itself from     purposes.                                      damage caused by passenger · In WMZs 1 to 47, 52, 54, Duck                    vehicles; road closures may be     Mountain and Moose Mountain                    identified with earth berms, gates     provincial parks, Regina/Moose Jaw,            and/or signs.     Saskatoon and Prince Albert WMZs           ·   No passenger vehicles are allowed     and Fort à la Corne WMU, no person             behind/beyond forest road closures;     shall carry a firearm (which includes          ATVs, snowmobiles, horses and     a bow or crossbow) on an ATV                   bicycles may be used at your own     during an open big game season (not            risk.     including the wolf season) with the        ·   Breaking or cutting trees, or     following exceptions.                          mowing/damaging other vegetation     > encased firearms may be carried              where a road closure is in place is         on ATVs in Duck Mountain                   not allowed.         Provincial Park and Fort à la          ·   It is a violation to drive unauthorized         Corne WMU during the spring                vehicles where a road closure is in         black bear season only.                    place, or to open, damage or     > a licensed trapper may carry a               interfere with a road closure.         rimfire rifle of .22 calibre or less   Transporting Big Game or Game         on an ATV while conducting                                                Birds within the Province         normal trapping operations:                                                ·   Hunters transporting big game     Note: ATVs may be used on private                                                    animals during an antlerless or bull-     land with landowner permission for                                                    only season are required to keep     activities related to hunting provided                                                    evidence of species and sex. During     no firearms are carried on the vehicle                                                    the seasons where only bull elk or     with the exception of WMZs with                                                    bull moose may be taken, the antlers     additional vehicle restrictions.                                                    must accompany the animal. · ATVs may not be used in                                                ·   Big game carcasses transported     Saskatchewan Landing and Douglas                                                    separately from hides must have     provincial parks, or any National                                                    either the tail or the lower hind leg     Wildlife Area.                                                    from the hock joint down, attached Provincial Forest and Forest Fringe Areas                                                    with the hide still in place as proof of of Saskatchewan                                                    species. · In WMZs 48 to 50 (not including Fort                                                ·   Big game carcasses must be properly     à la Corne WMU), 53 and 55 to 76,                                                    tagged when delivered to a butcher     and in the West Block of Cypress                                                    for cooling, cutting and packaging.     Hills Provincial Park, no person shall                                                    Provided hides are properly tagged     carry a firearm on an ATV during an                                                    and the species identification parts     open season for big game (not                                                    are attached to the carcass, the hides     including the wolf season) unless it                                                    can be kept, sold to hide dealers or     is encased.                                                    left at a Saskatchewan Wildlife · In Greenwater Lake Provincial Park,                                                    Federation hide depot.     a permit is required for all ATV use,                                                ·   Hunters may share an unprocessed     except for retrieving legally killed big                                                    big game carcass with their hunting     game animals using the most direct                                                    partners. A permit is not required to     route. This permit is available from                                                    transport an untagged portion of the     the park administrative office.                                                    carcass if an individual has Forest Road Closures                               documentation consisting of the ·   Road closures using gates and/or               successful hunter's name, signature,     earth berms are put in place on some           and licence number, species of game

16 and date of harvest. The individual permit from another province or possessing the unprocessed meat country constitutes the authority to must have this information readily a Saskatchewan resident to import available to provide to a conservation the wildlife in question. officer. · A Convention on the International · When transporting pheasants, Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) evidence of sex must accompany the Permit is required to export black bird. If the bird is plucked and bears out of Canada. Hunters from dressed in the field, leave the head the United States accompanying their attached to the carcass. properly tagged black bears (raw and · No person can possess or transport a untanned) are exempt; however, a migratory game bird unless at least CITES permit is required for tanned one fully feathered wing remains or processed pelts. attached to the bird. · Sandhill crane hunters: a CITES Exporting Big Game or Game permit is not required if you are a Birds U.S. resident returning home at the · Legally tagged big game may be conclusion of your hunt, provided taken out of the province without an the cranes are part of your personal export permit as long as the licence baggage and are in a fresh, frozen or holder travels with the game. salted condition. Your Saskatchewan · Hunters may take the cape of a big game bird licence, Habitat Certificate game animal out of the province and Federal Migratory Game Bird without a hide seal being attached, if Permit must be presented at the both the cape and the antlers border, as required. (attached to the skull plate with · Your game bird licence and attached seal) travel with the licence associated ledger is also a permit to holder. export legal limits of game birds, · Legally tagged raw big game hides providing you accompany them in may be exported if a big game hide transit. seal is attached to the hide. · No person shall transport or ship · Any wildlife or wildlife parts not migratory birds belonging to another accompanying the licensed hunter, or person into the United States. wildlife not taken under authority of · No person can possess or transport a a hunting licence, including antlers, migratory game bird unless at least claws or skulls, require an export one fully feathered wing remains permit to be taken out of the attached to the bird. province. Permits are available at all · If the legal limit of migratory birds ministry offices. you have taken accompanies you in a · Packages for shipping wildlife within private vehicle, labelling is not or outside the province must be required. marked with the sender's name, · Packages containing upland game address, hunting licence or permit birds do not require labels if they number and contents. accompany the licensed hunter in · No person, other than a transit. If you ship them, packages or Saskatchewan resident, shall import containers containing upland game wildlife into Saskatchewan from birds must be marked with your another province or country, under name and address, your the authority of a game licence, Saskatchewan game bird licence without first obtaining an import number and a statement of the permit from a Ministry of contents. Environment office. An export · All game birds must be packaged in

17 a manner that will permit the number allowed on wildlife lands under the and species to be readily determined; following conditions: no bulk packaging or bulk freezing is > stands must be marked with the allowed. person's name, address and date Private Land Considerations on which the stand was placed · Approximately 85 per cent of the land on wildlife lands. in southern Saskatchewan is privately > stands must be removed at the owned or controlled. end of legal hunting time on the · Always obtain landowner permission day it was placed. prior to hunting on any private lands. Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, Ducks · Signs which limit vehicle use on Unlimited Canada and the Nature private or leased lands must be Conservancy of Canada Lands respected. · Hunting may be permitted on lands · Signs advising "Hunt on Foot Only" as per posted instructions. or "Vehicles Restricted to Roads and · Hunters are required to follow posted Trails Only" are available free of instructions (e.g. hunt on foot only). charge to landowners from ministry · Contact the responsible agency for offices. further information. · To further assist landowners, signs National Wildlife Areas (NWA) notifying hunters to "Please Close · Are open to hunting unless posted as this Gate", "Seeded Field", "Hunt on "No Hunting". Foot Only" and "Occupied Building · Last Mountain Lake, Stalwart, Webb, within 500 Metres" are also available Prairie, Bradwell and Tway national at ministry offices. wildlife areas are open to all hunting · Hunters failing to observe posted with exception that sandhill cranes instructions could face charges under may not be hunted in Last Mountain The Wildlife Act. Lake NWA. Special Lands Provisions · Hunt on foot only, vehicles may not Fish and Wildlife Development Fund be driven off or beyond roads and Lands (Wildlife Lands) designated trails. Vehicles may not · Are open to hunting on foot only. leave the road for any purpose. · No person can operate or be a · For information on these areas and passenger in any vehicle (includes a restrictions applying to them, contact passenger vehicle, ATV or the Canadian Wildlife Service at snowmobile) for any purpose except: 306-975-4087. > to retrieve legally killed big game Canadian Forces Base Dundurn, National or wild boar using the shortest Parks, Wildlife Refuges, Migratory Bird and/or least impacting route. Sanctuaries, Cold Lake Air Weapons > if a passenger vehicle is being Range, Game Preserves and Road used to retrieve legally killed big Corridor Game Preserves game or wild boar then all · Are closed to all hunting. firearms must be encased. Provincial Parks, Regional Parks and > under the authority of a vehicle Recreation Sites use permit for agriculture or other · Are closed to all hunting unless approved purposes. otherwise specified in the season > walk-in camping will be allowed dates tables. provided vehicles are left off of · Specific vehicle regulations may the FWDF property. apply. See ATV regulations on page · No baiting for the purposes of 14. hunting is allowed. Wildlife Management Units (WMU) · Hunting stands and tree stands are · Many WMUs are community pastures

18 and are also subject to the conditions · All AAFC, SPP and POP pastures are outlined in the community pasture open to hunting as follows: section in this guide. > WMZs 1 to 47 - November 1; · Fort à La Corne WMU is closed to > WMZs 54 - November 10; and hunting unless otherwise specified. > WMZs 48 to 50, 52, 53, 55 and · All remaining WMUs are included in 68N - November 15 the WMZ that surrounds them and · Portions of some pastures may are open for hunting during the times remain closed beyond these dates if specified in the open season tables. livestock are still at large or field Road Corridor Game Preserves (RCGP) operations are occurring. · All Road Corridor Game Preserves are · Some pastures may open to hunting shown on the WMZ map and prior to these dates but hunters must identified with signage. contact the pasture manager to · All hunting is prohibited within 400 confirm this prior to entering the metres from the centerline of a road pasture. within a RCGP. · Vehicles are restricted to roads and · While traveling through a RCGP all trails; however, special access firearms must be encased. conditions may be in place for select · Licensed hunters in a RCGP may pastures. carry unloaded firearms from a · Contact the pasture manager for vehicle to the edge of the game access and trail information. preserve by the most direct route and · No fires are allowed. return in the same manner. · Visit agr.gc.ca/cpp for further Northern Communities information regarding hunting on · Excluding any privately-owned land, AAFC pastures. only residents of the following · Visit communities may hunt big game saskatchewan.ca/business/agricultur within a 16 kilometre (10 mile) radius e-natural-resources-and- of their community: Beauval, Black industry/agribusiness-farmers-and- Lake, Buffalo Narrows, Camsell ranchers/crown-lands/saskatchewan- Portage, Cree Lake, Deschambault, pastures-program for further Dillon, Fond du Lac, Ile-á-la-Crosse, information regarding hunting on SPP Kinoosao, La Loche, La Ronge, pastures. Patuanak, Pelican Narrows, · Visit Pinehouse, Primeau Lake, Sandy Bay, saskatchewan.ca/business/agricultur Southend, Stanley Mission, Stony e-natural-resources-and- Rapids, Turnor Lake and Wollaston. industry/agribusiness-farmers-and- Indian Reserves ranchers/crown-lands for further · Are closed to licensed hunting unless information regarding hunting on permission is granted by the Chief or POP pastures. Band Council. Community Pastures · There are three types of community Landowner permission pastures in Saskatchewan: > Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is now required before (AAFC, formerly PFRA). setting out trail cameras, > Saskatchewan Provincial Pastures (SPP). tree stands or blinds on > Patron Operated Pastures (POP) private land. former AAFC pastures leased to patron groups.

19 Saskatchewan Resident Draw Seasons Hunting is allowed in wildlife management units (WMU) and national wildlife areas that are within a wildlife management zone (WMZ) that is listed as being open for big game. The exception is Fort à La Corne WMU and the St. Denis National Wildlife Research Area. Only provincial parks and recreation sites listed below are open to hunting. See Special Lands Provisions (page 17) for more information. New season dates are indicated in bold and red. To view the 2018 draw quoatas, see the online Big Game Draw Supplement. Draw Moose - Saskatchewan Residents Only Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit WMZs 1, 2E, 2W, 4 and 5 archery, one moose, Combined WMZs 8 and 11 (Designate WMZ 8) muzzleloader, either-sex WMZs 9, 10, 12 crossbow, WMZ 13 including that portion of Saskatchewan Landing shotgun and rifle Provincial Park south of the South Saskatchewan River Oct. 15 -Oct. 31 WMZ 14E including that portion of Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park north of the South Saskatchewan River WMZs 14W, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22 WMZ 23 including that portion of Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm) WMZs 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31 and 32 Combined WMZs 6 and 7E (Designate WMZ 6) archery, one moose, WMZ 30 muzzleloader, either-sex WMZ 33 including Moose Mountain Provincial Park crossbow, WMZs 34, 35 and 36 shotgun and rifle WMZ 37 excluding Duck Mountain Provincial Park (Designate Oct. 1 - Oct. 14 WMZ 37) and WMZs 38, 39, 40, 41, 42E, 42W and 43 not including Fort à la Nov. 1 - Nov. 14 Corne WMU WMZs 44, 45E, 45W, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53 and 54 WMZ 56 including Round Lake Recreation Site WMZ 57 including Woody River Recreation Site WMZ 58 WMZ 59 including Wildcat Hill Provincial Park WMZs 60, 61 and 62 WMZ 63 including the southern portion of Narrow Hills Provincial Park WMZ 64 including Great Blue Heron, the southern portion of Clarence-Steepbank Lakes and a portion of Narrow Hills provincial parks WMZ 65 including the northern portion of both Clarence- Steepbank Lakes and Narrow Hills provincial parks WMZs 66, 67 and 68S Greenwater Lake Provincial Park (Designate WMZ GP) Fort à la Corne Wildlife Management Unit (Designate WMZ FLC) Saskatoon Wildlife Management Zone (Designate WMZ SMZ) archery, one moose, muzzleloader, either-sex crossbow and shotgun Oct. 1 - Oct. 14 and Nov. 1 - Nov. 14

20 Saskatchewan Resident Draw Seasons                                      ..... Draw Moose - Saskatchewan Residents Only (cont'd)                                      Wildlife Management Zones Open                               Season Dates        Bag Limit                                      Regina/Moose Jaw Wildlife Management Zone (Designate         archery,            one moose,                                        WMZ RMZ)                                                   muzzleloader,       either-sex                                                                                                   crossbow and                                                                                                   shotgun                                                                                                   Oct. 15 - Oct. 31                                       Prince Albert Wildlife Management Zone (Designate WMZ PMZ)   archery and         one moose,                                                                                                   crossbow            either-sex                                                                                                   Oct. 1 - Oct. 14                                                                                                   and                                                                                                   Nov. 1 - Nov. 14                                       WMZ 1 (Designate WMZ 1A) | WMZ 4 (Designate WMZ 4A)          archery,            one                                      WMZ 13 (Designate WMZ 13A) including that portion of         muzzleloader,       antlerless                                       Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park south of the South     crossbow,           moose                                       Saskatchewan River (Designate WMZ 13A)                      shotgun and rifle                                      WMZ 14E (Designate WMZ 14EA) including that portion of       Nov. 1 - Nov. 14                                       Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park north of the South                                       Saskatchewan River (Designate WMZ 14EA)                                      WMZ 14W (Designate WMZ 14WA) | WMZ 16 (Designate                                       WMZ 16A)                                      WMZ 17 (Designate WMZ 17A) | WMZ 18 (Designate WMZ 18A)                                      WMZ 19 (Designate WMZ 19A) | WMZ 21 (Designate WMZ 21A)                                      WMZ 22 (Designate WMZ 22A)                                      WMZ 23 including that portion of Douglas Provincial Park                                       located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm)                                       (Designate WMZ 23A)                                      WMZ 24 (Designate WMZ 24A) | WMZ 25 (Designate WMZ 25A)                                      WMZ 26 (Designate WMZ 26A) | WMZ 27 (Designate WMZ 27A)                                      WMZ 28 (Designate WMZ 28A) | WMZ 29 (Designate WMZ 29A)                                      WMZ 31 (Designate WMZ 31A) | WMZ 32 (Designate WMZ 32A)                                       WMZ 30 (Designate WMZ 30A)                                   archery,            one                                      WMZ 33 including Moose Mountain Provincial Park (Designate   muzzleloader,       antlerless                                       WMZ 33A)                                                    crossbow,           moose                                      WMZ 34 (Designate WMZ 34A) | WMZ 35 (Designate WMZ 35A)      shotgun and                                      WMZ 36 (Designate WMZ 36A)                                   rifle                                      WMZ 37 excluding Duck Mountain Provincial Park (Designate    Oct. 15 - Nov. 14                                       WMZ 37A)                                      WMZ 38 (Designate WMZ 38A) | WMZ 39 (Designate WMZ 39A)                                      WMZ 40 (Designate WMZ 40A) | WMZ 41 (Designate WMZ 41A)                                      WMZ 42E (Designate WMZ 42EA) | WMZ 42W (Designate                                       WMZ 42WA)                                      WMZ 43 not including Fort à la Corne WMU (Designate                                       WMZ 43A)                                      WMZ 44 (Designate WMZ 44A) | WMZ 45E (Designate WMZ 45EA)                                      WMZ 45W (Designate WMZ 45WA) | WMZ 46 (Designate                                       WMZ 46A)                                      WMZ 47 (Designate WMZ 47A)                                       Saskatoon Wildlife Management Zone (Designate WMZ SMZA)      archery,            one                                                                                                   muzzleloader,       antlerless                                                                                                   crossbow and        moose                                                                                                   shotgun                                                                                                   Oct. 15 - Nov. 14