2010 Saskatchewan Hunters and Trappers Guide

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1 2010 Saskatchewan Hunters and Trappers Guide Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment

2 Minister s Message We have the privilege of living in one of the best places in the world a province with a diverse array of natural resources. Saskatchewan's bountiful hunting opportunities make us the envy of those who are passionate about outdoor recreation. Our hunting opportunities are not only world-class, they are major contributors to our economy. Hunting, fishing and trapping are an integral part of Saskatchewan. Sunday hunting was implemented province-wide for all game species and all hunters beginning with the 2009 season. Hunters have responded favourably to this initiative. In our busy society, finding time beyond Saturdays and holidays to participate in hunting activities can be difficult. Now hunters have a full weekend to enjoy a bird or big game hunt. Hunters have also responded positively to the fixed opening and closing dates for most species and seasons that we implemented for the 2009 hunting season. The regulations were simplified and hunters will know from year to year when seasons begin, making it easier to make hunting plans. Our government introduced The Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Act into the Legislative Assembly last fall. This act recognizes the important role hunting, fishing and trapping have played in shaping Saskatchewan's social, cultural and economic heritage. To celebrate this, the act declares November 15 of each year Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Day in Saskatchewan. This coincides with the opening of the fall rifle deer season in most areas of the province. I wish each of you a safe, successful hunting season. Nancy Heppner Minister of Environment

3 New for Big Game Draw Hunters who wish to apply for licences through the Big Game Draw must use the online application process. Please visit our website at to apply or to receive information on the Big Game Draw or refer to page 11 of this guide. If you require assistance in completing your online application, please call Waterfowl Cackling geese are now classified as a separate goose species. The Cackling Goose was formerly considered the smaller subspecies of the Canada Goose but recently the four smallest races were determined to be a separate species. For hunting purposes, Cackling geese are considered dark geese and the season dates and bag limits will be the same as Canada geese. Possession limits for all waterfowl, including sandhill cranes are now three times the daily bag limits. Previously, most waterfowl species possession limits were two times the daily limit with the exception of possession limits for white geese. There are no changes to the daily bag limits. Moose New zones that are open for moose hunting are 1 and 15 combined, 4, 5, 13, 18, 19, 21, 38, 41, Regina/Moose Jaw Wildlife Management Zone and combined zone 30 and Saskatoon Wildlife Management Zone. All licences will be allocated through the Big Game Draw. In many zones, both and antlerless moose hunting seasons will be offered. Please remember to select the proper zone designation as there may be both eithersex and antlerless moose hunting opportunities. Elk New zones that are open for elk hunting are 31 and 32 combined and 53. All licences will be allocated through the Big Game Draw. In many zones, both and antlerless elk hunting seasons will be offered. Please remember to select the proper zone designation as there may be both and antlerless elk hunting opportunities. White-tailed Deer White-tailed deer hunters selectively harvest bucks on licences. In the 1970s and early 1980s hunters were less selective, harvesting two to three bucks per doe. However, in recent years, the harvest ratio has exceeded six bucks per doe. The result of a very low harvest of does is that the deer population increases quickly, especially after mild winters. When harsh winters return, there is significant depredation to crops and haystacks and the population declines as a result of increased winter mortality. Antlerless white-tailed deer seasons across most of southern Saskatchewan in 2009 were implemented to shift the harvest away from bucks, to apply consistent pressure on the antlerless component of the herd and to reduce the cyclical nature of population increases. The First Antlerless White-tailed Deer Licence is maintained for most southern zones to encourage hunters to harvest does and fawns, but the Second Antlerless Whitetailed Deer Licence will not be available this fall. Mule Deer Either-sex mule deer hunting in zones 9 and 45 will be based on an earn-a-buck program. A hunter who has an antlerless mule deer licence in zone 9 or zone 45 and harvests two antlerless mule deer from one of these zones and submits two heads for Chronic Wasting Disease testing can purchase a 2010 eithersex mule deer licence for that same zone. Earn-a-buck mule deer licences are available from Ministry of Environment offices in Swift Current, Maple Creek, Leader, Saskatoon, North Battleford and Lloydminster. The earn-a-buck licence is only valid for the zone where you harvested your antlerless mule deer. There will not be a draw for mule deer in zones 9 or 45. Reminder: A hunter can only hold one licence for mule deer in 2010; if a hunter purchases an archery mule deer licence or is drawn for an mule deer licence, he/she cannot buy another eithersex mule deer licence through the earn-abuck program. Regulation Clarification Prior to 2009, in many zones moose and elk hunters were able to hunt white-tailed deer during the open season for elk and/or moose even if the actual deer season was closed. Two examples of this were that archery elk hunters were permitted to hunt white-tailed deer in August prior to the opening of the archery white-tailed deer season and hunters who were drawn for antlerless elk could hunt white-tailed deer in mid-december even after the white-tailed deer season was closed for that zone. This opportunity was removed for the 2009 hunting season but unfortunately it was not clearly stated in the Guide. For 2010, the regulations will remain the same as in 2009; hunters can only hunt white-tailed deer during those dates specified on page 15 of this guide. There are no exceptions. Potential Hunting Changes for 2011 Moose and Elk Hunting Hunting seasons for moose and elk are being considered for 2011 in all farmland zones that have not previously had hunting seasons for these species. All licences will be allocated through the Big Game Draw. If you are interested in any of these possible hunting opportunities and have not applied to the Big Game Draw in the past or have not maintained your pool status, please refer to page 11 for details about how to maximize your chances of being successful in the Draw. Canadian Resident White-tailed Deer Hunting In the 2009 Saskatchewan Hunters' and Trappers' Guide, there was mention of possible changes to white-tailed deer hunting for Canadian residents for A change is required to address hunter concentration issues in several areas of the province and distribute hunters throughout the province; however, there are no changes for the 2010 season. Changes to the way Canadian residents obtain white-tailed deer licences may be implemented for the 2011 hunting season. Canadian resident hunters will be required to apply for a limited number of zone specific white-tailed deer licences. The applicants will be randomly drawn for licences through a draw similar to the Big Game Draw used for Saskatchewan resident hunters. Details on the draw process and the number of licences available by zone will be made available early in 2011.

4 2 Sale of Wildlife: For information on the sale of wildlife or to obtain Sale of Wildlife Permits please contact the nearest conservation officer. A permit may be issued to Saskatchewan Residents to mount and retain wildlife that is found dead or has been accidentally killed. Individuals should contact the nearest conservation officer for details. Licences may be purchased from vendors or they may be ordered by mail, phone or over the Internet. Ordered licences may be paid for by MasterCard or Visa or by sending a postal money order or International Bank Draft in Canadian funds. Please include the name, address, phone number, date of birth and gender of each applicant. Order by mail to: Ministry of Environment, Attention: Regina Field Office, 3211 Albert Street, Regina SK, S4S 5W6 Order by phone: (306) Order by Internet: Licence Fees Fees include GST (Goods and Service Tax) Note: A 2010 Wildlife Habitat Certificate must be purchased to validate a game bird, big game, youth game or fur licence. Your hunting licence and habitat certificate must be carried with you at all times while hunting. Wildlife Habitat Certificate...$10.79 Game Birds: A Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit, a Saskatchewan Game Bird Licence and a Wildlife Habitat Certificate are required to hunt waterfowl. Migratory Game Bird Permit (available at any post office)...$17.85 Saskatchewan Resident Game Bird Licence...$10.79 Canadian Resident Game Bird Licence....$56.91 Non-resident Game Bird Licence...$ Youth Game Licence (residents only)...$8.83 Persons 12 to 18 years of age, inclusive, who have passed a Firearm Safety/Hunter Education course, may purchase a Youth Game Licence. A Youth Game Licence is valid for both eithersex white-tailed deer and game birds. However, youth hunters wishing to hunt waterfowl must purchase a Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit. A free youth fur licence is also available from Ministry of Environment offices. A person wishing to trap in the Northern Fur Conservation Area must be a member of the fur block. First-time trappers must take a trapper education course or pass an equivalency exam before they can obtain a fur licence. White-tailed Deer: First Saskatchewan Resident...$32.38 Antlerless (Saskatchewan Residents only)...$19.62 Canadian Resident...$ Non-resident Guided...$ Elk: Saskatchewan Resident...$32.38 Saskatchewan Resident Draw...$53.97 Moose: Saskatchewan Resident...$32.38 Saskatchewan Resident Draw...$53.97 Canadian Resident Guided...$ Non-resident Guided...$ Mule Deer: Saskatchewan Resident Archery...$37.29 Saskatchewan Resident Draw... $37.29 Saskatchewan Resident Earn-A-Buck...$37.29 First and Second Saskatchewan Resident Antlerless...$19.62 Barren Ground Caribou: Residents of Zone 76 only...$21.59 Pronghorn Antelope: Saskatchewan Resident Draw...$37.29 Black Bear: Saskatchewan Resident...$16.68 Canadian Resident...$53.97 Non-resident Guided...$ Fur Licences (Saskatchewan Residents only): South Saskatchewan...$30 Fur Conservation Area...$10 Youth (available at Ministry of Environment offices)...free Treaty Indian (available at local band offices)...free Fur Dealer Licences: Resident...$50 Each agent (maximum of three)...$50 Non-resident...$350 Duplicate Licence (available at Ministry of Environment offices)...$5.40

5 Topographic maps and aerial photographs can be purchased from: Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan, Geomatics Distribution Centre, st Avenue, Regina, SK, S4R 8H2, (306) or toll-free Website: Rural municipal maps are available at rural municipality offices. Moose Samples Are No Longer Required Thank you for participating in the collection of moose samples over the past years. 3 Did You Know? Hunting includes taking, wounding, killing, chasing, pursuing, worrying, capturing, following after or on the trail of, searching for, shooting at, trapping, setting snares for, stalking or lying in wait for any wildlife, whether or not the wildlife is subsequently captured, wounded or killed. A Saskatchewan resident is a Canadian resident whose principal residence is in Saskatchewan and has been living in the province for three months immediately before the date of the purchase or his/her application for a licence or is a member of a regular force of the Canadian Armed Forces or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, stationed and residing in the province. A Canadian resident is a person whose principal residence is in Canada and 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 resident. All Saskatchewan residents must provide their Health Services Card number when buying game licences. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP officers can use their regimental numbers when buying resident licences. Saskatchewan residents may buy a game licence and migratory game bird permit for a visiting hunter before the person's arrival if they can supply the hunter's name, date of birth and address. Youth 12 to 15 years of age must have a parent or guardian complete the consent portion of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Habitat Certificate. While hunting, the youth must be under the direct supervision of an adult who is at least 18 years of age. People born after January 1, 1971, must graduate from a Firearm Safety/Hunter Education course in order to hold or apply for a Saskatchewan game or fur licence. These individuals should be prepared to present proof of training when purchasing or applying for a licence. First time trappers must also take a humane trapper education course or pass an equivalency test available from Ministry of Environment offices. Migratory game birds may be given away as long as each bird is tagged with the name, address, Migratory Game Bird Permit number, date taken and the signature of the hunter. Regardless of how land is posted (i.e. no hunting or no trespassing), persons may hunt on that land provided they have permission from the landowner or lessee. If a hunter wounds an animal and it runs onto posted land, it is the hunter's responsibility to contact the landowner and obtain permission to hunt before entering the posted land. Hunting is prohibited in game preserves, road corridor game preserves, wildlife refuges, migratory bird sanctuaries and other closed areas such as designated comanagement areas. If a hunter shoots any wildlife of the incorrect species or sex, the hunter shall immediately field dress the animal, then call the local conservation officer to report it. Manitoba regulations prohibit bringing a cervid into Manitoba that has been killed in another province or state without first removing the head, hide, hooves, mammary glands, entrails, internal organs and spinal column. These parts must remain at the place of origin. This restriction applies to all hunters including First Nations people. Wildlife Research: Hunters need to be aware that the ministry, in co-operation with its research partners at the University of Saskatchewan and Alberta, currently have over 350 animals radio collared in the province as part of our herd management and migration research. Mule whitetailed deer and pronghorn antelope have been collared. We ask that hunters refrain from shooting these animals when in the field and to report all sightings, colour of the collar and any visible markings on the collar to your nearest Ministry of Environment office. If an animal is accidentally shot, please report it immediately to your nearest conservation officer. The knowledge gained from these collared animals will greatly aid us in managing our resource. Hunters who shoot banded waterfowl should report the band number and harvest information by one of following methods: Toll free: BAND (2263) Website: BBO CWS@ec.gc.ca Mail: Bird Banding Office Canadian Wildlife Service Environment Canada Ottawa, ON K1A 0H3

6 4 Whooping Cranes: Whooping Cranes are protected. If you observe a Whooping Crane please call the Whooping Crane Hotline at (306) or contact your nearest Ministry of Environment office. Notice of Hunter Inspections: Conservation officers will be checking for compliance with hunting regulations in hunting areas throughout the province and at border crossings during hunting seasons. A hunting or trapping violation may result in a fine and/or the loss of hunting privileges. Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Program We recognize that eradication of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) from wild deer and elk populations is no longer a realistic option in the province and as a result, herd reduction efforts have been discontinued. We will continue to monitor CWD prevalence and distribution in the province to support wildlife management efforts. In most of the zones with CWD positive we have tested sufficient samples to establish an accurate CWD prevalence in the deer populations. Because CWD is a slow progressing disease, we do not expect the prevalence to change yearly. We will continue to monitor the prevalence in these areas in a three to five year rotation. In 2010, the earn-a-buck program will be used in zones 9 and 45 to encourage sample submission. CWD was detected in zone 45 in 2008, and we continue to monitor the disease prevalence in this zone. Even though there are no positive cases of CWD in zone 9, it is included in the earn-a-buck program. We are trying to conduct surveillance in that zone due to its proximity to CWD positive cases in zone 10. Deer Heads Wanted While the ministry still offers CWD testing of elk and deer free of charge to all hunters, we are particularly interested in receiving deer heads from zones 9 and 45. Please make a special effort to submit mule deer and whitetailed deer heads from these zones. It is also important to report sick animals or animals behaving abnormally to your nearest Ministry of Environment office. Points to Remember When Submitting Deer and Elk Heads for Testing Heads from adult deer or elk taken from anywhere in the province will be tested free of charge; deer fawns and elk calves will not be tested. If submitting a deer or elk head taken with a regular or draw licence, individuals must provide the following: hunter licence number; hunter surname; hunter given name; hunter phone number; zone where the animal was harvested; kill date; location of harvest ( legal land location ie. section, township, range, meridian or GPS co-ordinates will only be accepted), species and sex of deer or elk. Samples with incomplete or incorrect information will not be accepted or tested. Antlers must be removed; heads with antlers attached will not be tested. Deer or elk heads must be submitted in a leak-proof plastic bag. The deadline for submission of heads to ministry offices or private check stations is January 15, For test results, please refer to the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre website: wildlife.usask.ca/cwd (do not use the prefix Please use the five digit Sample Tracking Number given to you when you submit your deer or elk head, to access your test results. For hunters who wish to retain their deer or elk heads for mounting, ask your taxidermist to skin the head and neck and remove the skull cap with the attached antlers. The remaining head can then be submitted for CWD testing. Harvest location information from heads submitted to the ministry is not widely distributed; hunters do not have to worry that their favourite hunting spot will be revealed to the general public. CWD Research Two research projects on deer movements are underway, one in the Manitou Sandhills, south of Lloydminster and another along the Saskatchewan River from Riverhurst to the Alberta border. An important part of this research involves putting radio collars on several deer in each study area; there are over 300 deer radio-collared in these two areas. Please do not shoot any collared deer. If a collared deer is observed, found dead or accidentally shot, please report the occurrence to the number specified on the neck collar or the University of Saskatchewan at Turn in the collar to your nearest conservation officer. In addition, some deer will be tranquilized and implanted with ear tags. It is important that hunters contact prior to consuming meat from any tagged or collared deer. Scientists also require the tag number and the location where the deer was taken. Human Health There is no scientific evidence to indicate that CWD has ever infected humans. Research in the area is growing and there is much more to learn about this disease. As a precautionary measure, Ministry of Health suggests that all animals taken from zones where CWD has been found in wild deer be tested. In addition, consumption of meat from an animal, confirmed positive for CWD or any other disease, is not recommended. Guidelines for handling hunter-killed deer and elk Wear rubber or latex gloves. Minimize contact with the brain, spinal cord, internal organs and lymph nodes that are the grey/green tissue next to organs or in fat and membranes. Avoid cutting through bones; you may wish to consider boning out the meat. Do not cut through the spinal column except to remove the head; use a different knife. Clean all knives and other equipment with a 50 per cent solution of household bleach and water. Recommendations for transporting hunter-killed deer and elk within Saskatchewan Field dress carcasses before transporting. Leave entrails and internal organs in the area where the animal was harvested. Bone out carcasses prior to transporting if possible. Winning Hunters Hunters who submitted heads for CWD testing or completed the hunter harvest survey were eligible to win hunts for themselves and three friends. The six lucky individuals are: Shannon Meyers (Saskatoon) Gerald Banks (Fort Qu Appelle) Larry Giesbrecht (Meadow Lake) Barry Bodnar (Saskatoon) Brian Tarnowski (Nipawin) John Zettl (Saskatoon)

7 Summary of Saskatchewan s Hunting Regulations The following is a summary and as such, the original statutes should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the law. Complete information is contained in The Wildlife Act and the Wildlife Regulations pursuant to the Act. The Act and Regulations may be obtained by writing: Queen's Printer, B19, 3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 0B1 (306) or by accessing the website at 5 Note: Forestry operations are underway in many areas in the provincial forest. Do not hunt within 500 metres of an active foresty operation unless you have permission. Hunting Regulations It is a violation to: discharge a firearm at night from roads, road allowances and ditches. shoot across or along a highway or grid road. use any artificial light, night vision scopes or night vision goggles for the purpose of hunting. carry a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle or while on horseback. A rifle or shotgun is deemed loaded when shells are in the magazine or when a loaded clip is attached to a hinge plate or in contact with the firearm. A muzzleloader is deemed loaded when the firearm is charged and the ignition system is in place on the firearm. hunt or trap within 500 metres of a building, stockade or corral occupied by people or livestock without the consent of the owner or occupant in charge. hunt big game with a rifle, hunt in a designated rifle-only season or accompany a rifle hunter without wearing an outer suit from the waist up of scarlet, bright yellow, blaze orange or white or any combination of these colours. Headwear must be any one of these colours except white. Coloured vests are not considered a complete outer suit from the waist up, and therefore are not acceptable. hunt wildlife with a rifle other than a muzzleloader during a big game season in Regina/Moose Jaw and Saskatoon wildlife management zones. Exception: licensed trappers may carry and use a.22 (or less) calibre rimfire rifle in these areas during a big game season, provided they are performing "normal trapping operations". hunt wildlife from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. use a vehicle or power boat to chase wildlife. hold a regular and a draw licence for the same species. hold two licences of the same licence type (i.e. mule deer). hold or apply for a licence while suspended. use aircraft for any purpose connected with searching for, hunting or killing wildlife. aid or assist people who are exercising their Aboriginal hunting rights unless you possess Aboriginal rights or carry a permit to assist. waste, destroy, allow to spoil or abandon the edible flesh of a game bird or big game animal, except bear. possess or use shot other than non-toxic shot for the purpose of hunting migratory game birds. injure or kill a game bird or animal without making every reasonable attempt to retrieve it. retrieve a wounded animal after legal hunting hours without consent from a conservation officer. carry or transport a firearm through a game preserve, wildlife refuge, wildlife management unit, regional park, provincial park, protected area or recreation site that is closed to hunting unless the firearm is encased and in a vehicle. use or carry another person's licence, seal or certificate while hunting. hunt game birds within 500 metres of a wildlife feeding station or enter any lands posted with lure crop signs contrary to posted instructions. hunt game birds with a shotgun unless the magazine is plugged in such a way that it cannot hold more than two shells. hunt migratory game birds with a

8 6 rifle or more than one shotgun. hunt upland game birds with a centrefire rifle. use any goose decoys that represent Canada geese or white-fronted geese while hunting waterfowl with electronic calls during the fall season. All decoys must represent white phase and/or blue phase snow geese only. use recorded calls other than snow goose vocalization to hunt waterfowl. kill female black bears with young of the year cubs at heel. transport any game, including pheasants, not accompanied by evidence of its sex and age except when all ages and both sexes of game may be legally hunted. hunt big game with a firearm or metal projectile of.23 calibre or less. hunt big game with full metal-jacketed, hardpoint, non-expanding bullets. hunt big game with a bow with a draw weight of less than 18.2 kilograms (40 pounds) and arrowheads of less than 2.2 centimetres (7/8 inch) in diameter. hunt big game with a crossbow with a draw weight of less than 68 kilograms (150 pounds) and arrowheads of less than 2.2 centimetres (7/8 inch) in diameter. hunt big game with a crossbow other than in an open muzzleloader or rifle season; Exception: in the Regina/Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Buckland-Prince Albert wildlife management zones, crossbows are permitted during all open seasons. dig a pit or excavation or leave it open without the consent of the owner or occupant of the land. exceed the season limit of sharp-tailed grouse or Hungarian partridge or fail to properly tag these species if you are a Canadian or non-resident hunter. The tags must remain attached to the bird's leg or wing until taken to the place of consumption. The leg or wing must also remain attached to the carcass of the bird. hold more than one game bird licence if you are a Canadian or non-resident hunter. leave a tree stand, blind or any other structure on provincial forest land, unoccupied Crown land or land within a provincial park or recreation site after July 7 if placed between April 7 and June 30 of the same year or after December 31 if placed between August 15 and December 19 of the same year. fail to clearly and permanently mark, in a visible location on a treestand or blind, the person's name and address or the outfitter's licence number and the date the treestand or blind was erected. accompany, hunt with, aid or assist a person hunting big game while hunting coyotes or foxes. Baiting Regulations Bait means any food intended to attract big game but does not include fields of crop or forage, whether standing or harvested crops, forage or hay stacked in the field where it is grown or grain that is scattered or piled as a result of farming operations. On private land or occupied crown land, no person shall without the permission of the owner or occupant place bait for hunting big game or feed any wildlife or put out material to attract wildlife. This includes putting out feed for the purpose of attracting predators or animals for viewing. In the Provincial Forest, in provincial parks or recreation sites and on unoccupied Crown land, no person shall: store any bait at or near any bait location. hunt at a bait site placed by another person without that person's consent. other than the owner, tear down, remove, damage, deface or cover up any bait or sign. use as bait: any noxious weed or noxious weed seed as described in The Noxious Weeds Act 1984, any exotic plant as described in The Forest Resources Management Regulations or any carcass or part of a domestic animal other than domestic animal trimmings received from a licensed butcher shop or abattoir. feed wild ungulates between January 1 and July 31. In the Provincial Forest, in provincial parks or recreation sites and on unoccupied Crown land, no person shall place bait for hunting big game: without erecting at the site a sign of durable material of not less than 600 square centimetres (8 x 12 inches) on which is clearly marked the person's full name and address or clearly marking his/her full name and address on any container used for holding the bait. within 500 metres of any campground, dwelling or other place used by people. within 200 metres of any numbered highway, primary grid road or grid road. within 200 metres of any maintained forest access road, snowmobile trail or cross-country ski trail prior to April 1. prior to August 1, except for hunting bear during the spring bear season on or after March 1. For the purpose of hunting bear, no person shall: use bait that is not placed in a container. use a container with a volume exceeding 210 litres (45 gallon drum). use a container unless it is constructed in such a way that prevents a bear from becoming trapped. use a container that can be removed from the bait site by a bear. For the purpose of hunting big game other than bear, no person shall: use bait, other than bales, that exceeds 40 litres in volume (10 gallons) in the case of bales, use more than two bales with a combined total weight exceeding 90 kilograms (198 pounds). A person who has placed bait for the purpose of hunting big game shall remove, at the end of the hunting season for which it was placed, any remaining bait, the container and the sign marking the bait. In provincial parks and recreation sites, no person shall place bait for hunting big game without the authorization of the park manager. No person shall place bait on any Fish and Wildlife Development Fund land, National Wildlife Area or Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Vehicle Controls Roads and Trails Only A road means a prepared surface designed for vehicular traffic. A trail means a route regularly traveled by vehicles. During an open big game season in Zones 15 to 18 and 30 to 34, no person hunting big game is allowed to drive off roads or road allowances with trails without written permission from the landowner, except to retrieve legally killed big game animals using the most direct route. In Moose Mountain Provincial Park, the use of vehicles is restricted to park roads and designated trails.

9 In Regina/Moose Jaw and Saskatoon wildlife management zones, no person hunting big game is allowed to drive off roads or road allowances with trails except to retrieve legally killed big game animals using the most direct route. Community pastures may have independent regulations governing vehicles, roads and trails. Consult the local pasture manager for details. Vehicles are restricted to designated roads within Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park. Vehicles may not leave the road for any purpose. In National Wildlife Areas, vehicles may not be driven off or beyond roads and designated trails. Vehicles may not leave the road for any purpose. Designated Trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park (West Block) No person shall drive a vehicle off a designated trail or provincial highway except to retrieve legally killed big game animals using the most direct route. Firearms in vehicles driven off designated trails to retrieve game must be encased. No person shall park more than 10 metres from a designated trail. Trails are marked at the start and end with designated trail signs. All-terrain Vehicles (ATVs) All-terrain vehicle means any self-propelled vehicle designed for off-highway travel including trailers, toboggans or other accessories. Note: a four wheel drive passenger vehicle, including a ½ or ¾ ton truck, is not considered an ATV provided the vehicle has not been altered so that the lowest portion of the bumper extends no more than 75 centimetres (30 inches) off the road. ATVs may be used to retrieve legally killed big game animals by the most direct route provided no firearms are carried on the vehicle. In Zones 1 to 47, 51, 52, 54, Duck Mountain, Moose Mountain, Saskatchewan Landing and Douglas provincial parks, Regina/Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Buckland-Prince Albert wildlife management zones and Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit, no person shall carry a firearm, including a bow, on an all-terrain vehicle during an open big game season. Exception: Encased firearms may be carried on ATVs in Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit during the 2010 spring bear season only. In Zones 48 to 50 (not including Fort a la Corne WMU), 53 and 55 to 76 and in the West Block of Cypress Hills Provincial Park, no person shall carry a firearm on an ATV during an open season for big game unless it is encased. In Zones 56 to 59 and 68, from September 15 to September 30, October 15 to October 31 and/or November 20 to November 30, ATVs may only be operated between noon and one hour before sunrise for purposes related to hunting. Exception: In zones 56 to 59 and 68, during these restricted dates, an ATV may be used at any time of the day to retrieve legally taken big game provided no firearms are on the ATV. In Greenwater Lake Provincial Park, prior to October 15, ATV use is restricted to hauling bear baits, by permit only, or retrieving legally taken big game. In Greenwater Lake Provincial Park, after October 15, ATVs may be used, by permit only, for the purpose of baiting for ungulates. ATVs may not be used in any National Wildlife Area or Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Forest Road Closures Road closures using gates and/or earth berms, are put in place on forest roads to protect forest resources and the road itself from damage caused by highway vehicles; signs indicate which roads are closed. No highway vehicles are allowed but ATVs, snowmobiles, horses and bicycles may be used, at your own risk. It is a violation to drive unauthorized vehicles where a road closure is in place, or to open, damage or interfere with a road closure. Breaking or cutting trees, or mowing/damaging other vegetation is not allowed. Big Game Tagging Requirements Seals must be separated, the date notched and the seal secured to the animal immediately after the animal is killed, as per instruction on the licence. Secure your meat seal to any tendon of the hind leg or through the rib cage. Attach the hide seal to any part of the hide; do not attach the hide seal to the antler or the head. Moose and elk hides may be left in the field in Zones 56 to 76 only. The hide seal must remain attached to the hide at the kill site. For all deer licences and big game management licences, secure the antler (head) seal to one antler of a buck or secure it to the ear of an antlerless animal. This seal must remain attached to the antler or head until March 31, Heads or antlers that are sold or exported must have the antler (head) seal attached to the antler. 7 Transporting Big Game Hunters transporting big game animals during an antlerless season are required to keep evidence of species and sex. During the regular moose season, antlers must accompany a bull moose. Carcasses transported separately from hides must have either the tail or the lower hind leg from the hock joint down attached with the hide still in place. Carcasses must be properly tagged when delivered to a butcher for cooling, cutting and packaging. Provided hides are properly tagged and the species identification parts are attached to the carcass, the hides can be kept, sold to hide dealers or left at a Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation hide depot. Hunters who divide their meat and transport it to separate locations within the province must obtain a free game transportation permit available at Ministry of Environment offices. Legally tagged big game may be taken out of the province without an Export Permit as long as the licence holder travels with the game. Any wildlife or wildlife parts not accompanying the licensed hunter or wildlife not taken under authority of a hunting licence, including antlers, claws or skulls, require an Export Permit. Legally tagged raw big game hides may be exported if a big game hide seal is attached to the hide. A Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit is required to export bears, except for properly tagged bears accompanying hunters back to the U.S. Packages for shipping wildlife within or outside the province must be marked with the sender's name, address, hunting licence number and contents. If the head or antlers do not accompany the hunter, non-residents are required to obtain an Export Permit from a Ministry of Environment office. No person, other than a Saskatchewan resident, shall import wildlife into Saskatchewan from another province or country, under the authority of a

10 8 game licence, without first obtaining an Import Permit from a Ministry of Environment office. Game Bird Transport Requirements All game birds must be packaged in a manner that will permit the number and species to be readily determined; no bulk packaging or bulk freezing. Your game bird licence is also a permit to export legal limits of game birds providing you accompany them in transit. If the legal limit of migratory birds you have taken accompanies you in a private vehicle, labelling is not required. No person shall transport or ship migratory birds belonging to another person into the United States. No person can possess or transport a migratory game bird unless at least one fully feathered wing remains attached to the bird. Crane hunters: A Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit is not required if you are a U.S. resident returning home at the conclusion of your hunt provided the cranes are part of your accompanying personal baggage and are in a fresh, frozen or salted condition. Your Saskatchewan game bird licence, Habitat Certificate and Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit must be presented at the border, as required. Packages containing upland game birds do not require labels if they accompany you in transit. If you ship them, upland game bird containers must be marked with your name and address, your Saskatchewan game bird licence number and a statement of the contents. When transporting pheasants, evidence of sex must accompany the bird. If the bird is plucked and dressed in the field, leave the head attached to the carcass. Any wildlife or parts of wildlife not accompanying the hunter or wildlife not taken under the authority of a hunting licence, requires a wildlife export permit to be taken out of the province. Permits are available at Ministry of Environment offices. Special Lands Provisions Fish and Wildlife Development Fund lands are open to public hunting. Vehicle use is not permitted except to retrieve legally killed big game animals. Hunters are welcome in the Dundurn Range and Training Area; however, safety briefs are mandatory for all users of the area. Phone (306) for dates and timing when briefings will be given or if you have any questions regarding open areas and timings. There are six National Wildlife Areas open to hunting in the province: Last Mountain Lake; Stalwart; Webb; Prairie; Bradwell; and Tway. For information on these areas and restrictions applying to them contact the Canadian Wildlife Service at (306) Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit and all provincial parks, regional parks and recreation sites are closed to hunting unless otherwise specified. Firearms must be encased unless you have a hunting licence valid in one of these areas. All remaining wildlife management units are included in the wildlife management zone that surrounds them and are open for hunting during the times specified in regulation. Many of these areas are PFRA pastures and are subject to the conditions outlined in the PFRA and SPP Pastures section in this guide. Road corridor game preserves prohibit all hunting within 400 metres of selected roads in the provincial forest. While traveling through road corridor game preserves firearms must be encased and kept inside vehicles. Licensed hunters in road corridor game preserves may carry unloaded firearms from a vehicle to the edge of the game preserve by the most direct route and return in the same manner. Excluding any privately owned land, only residents of the following communities may hunt big game within a 16 kilometre (10 mile) radius of their community: Beauval; Black Lake; Buffalo Narrows; Camsell Portage; Cree Lake; Deschambault; Dillon; Fond du Lac; Ile-á-la-Crosse; Kinoosao; La Loche; La Ronge; Patuanak; Pelican Narrows; Pinehouse; Primeau Lake; Sandy Bay; Southend; Stanley Mission; Stony Rapids; Turnor Lake; and Wollaston. Indian reserves are closed to licensed hunting unless permission is granted by the Chief or Band Council. PFRA and SPP Pastures PFRA pastures and pastures managed by the Ministry of Agriculture under the Saskatchewan Pasture Program (SPP) are open to hunting as follows: Zones 1 to 47 - Nov. 1; Zone 54 - Nov. 10; Zones 48 to 53, 55 and 68N - Nov. 15. PFRA and SPP pastures may be open to hunting prior to these dates but only if agreed to by the pasture manager. Vehicles are restricted to roads and trails except to retrieve legally killed big game by the most direct route; however, in select pastures designated trails are in effect. Contact the local conservation officer for all access and trail information on PFRA pastures and the pasture manager for access to SPP pastures. Trapping Information It is a violation to: hold a fur licence unless that person has previously held a fur licence or successfully completed a recognized trapping course or examination. take furbearing animals without a fur licence except beaver (in some rural municipalities), coyotes, rabbits, raccoons and skunks. These species may be hunted year-round without a licence by Saskatchewan residents in Zones 1 to 55 (outside of the Fur Conservation Blocks). sell any furs without purchasing a fur licence. purchase furs unless you hold a Fur Dealers Licence. sell, keep, tan, process or export furs without paying the fur royalties. send or take fur out of the province without obtaining an export permit. tamper or interfere with legally placed traps unless authorized to do so. trap on any land without permission of the landowner or occupant. not check traps that are holding devices or snares within one day when set within five kilometres of urban limits, three days when set on other lands in the southern zones and five days when set on lands within the Fur Conservation Block. use a foot-hold trap on land for the restraint of any fur animal unless the trap has been set to kill the fur animal (i.e. quick-kill trap) or has been modified to improve humaneness. use foot-hold traps for beaver, muskrat, otter or mink unless the trap is set so the animal drowns when caught. use foot-hold traps with an inside jaw opening more than 24 centimetres (9.5 inches). use traps with serrated jaws or teeth to take furbearing animals. use neck snares without a special permit except to take beaver under the ice or to take squirrels and rabbits.

11 9 use steel, spring-activated power neck snares without a permit. Mechanically activated foot snares, set to catch an animal by the leg, may be used for all furbearing animals. trap bears except with mechanically activated foot snares or a "culvert cage" live trap. use hooks or sharp devices to snag or spear furbearing animals. hold or apply for a trapping licence while suspended. Game Bird Hunting Closed The following areas are closed to hunting Cypress Lake and the islands thereon, 16 km north of Consul Tobin Lake and the islands thereon Witchekan Lake (north of Spiritwood) the islands in the North Saskatchewan River between the Paynton Ferry and the Alberta border. The following water areas are closed to game bird hunting in, on, or within 500 metres of the water's edge from June 1 to November 9 inclusive: Antelope Lake, 12.8 km north of Gull Lake Avonlea Reservoir, 4.8 km southeast of Avonlea Barber Lake, 4.8 km north of Wiseton Bigstick Lake, 16 km east of Golden Prairie Birch Lake, 16 km northeast of Glaslyn Boulder Lake, 16 km southeast of Watrous Buffalo Coulee Lake, 12.8 km northwest of Coleville Cabri Lake, 16 km south of Mantario Cactus Lake, 19.3 km southeast of Macklin Castlewood Lake, 4.8 km north of Biggar Cutbank Lake, 4.8 km northeast of Glidden Deep Lake, 8 km south of Indian Head Dewar Lake, near the town of Dewar Lake Ear Lake, 9.6 km east of Reward Eyre Lake, 11.2 km west of Mantario Flat Lake, 4.8 km southeast of Wilkie Goose Lake, 11.3 km east of Harris Gooseberry Lake, 20.9 km northeast of Fillmore Grassy Lake, 11.3 km northeast of Luseland Highfield Reservoir, 28.9 km east of Swift Current Ibsen Lake, 6.4 km west of Yellow Grass Junction Dam, 3.2 km north of Maple Creek Kiyiu Lake, 9.6 km north of Netherhill Lac La Course, 9.6 km southeast of Pelly Leech Lake, 12.8 km south of Yorkton Lomond Lake, 4.8 km northeast of Preeceville Luck Lake, 6.4 km west of Birsay Mallard Bay, 12.9 km north of Mortlach Mud Lake, 16.1 km north of Wynyard Muddy Lake, 11.2 km south of Unity Opuntia Lake, 6.4 km east of Plenty Paysen (Horfield) Lake, 30.5 km north of Chaplin Saline Lake, 3.2 km southwest of Invermay Silver Lake, 11.3 km north of Sheho Snipe Lake, 11.2 km northwest of Eston Stonewall Lake, 3.2 km south of Invermay Teo Lake, 12.8 km west of Kindersley Thackeray Lake, 3.2 km east of Thackeray Thomson Lake, 4.8 km northwest of Lafleche Waterhen Marsh, 6.4 km south of Kinistino that portion of the Waterhen River, 4.8 km west and 3.2 km east from the Highway 4 crossing (8 km north of Dorintosh, Zone 69) that portion of the South Saskatchewan River lying between Gardiner Dam and the north boundary of Township 30, Range 8, west of the Third Meridian that portion of the South Saskatchewan River and Lake Diefenbaker lying between the Alberta border and Saskatchewan Landing Bridge that portion of the North Saskatchewan River lying between the Paynton Ferry and the Borden Bridge Hunters Remember: hunting is a privilege Please respect private land Get permission to access private land, even when it is not posted. Maps of landowners and lessees are available at rural municipality offices Don't let your actions result in a no hunting sign No Trespassing NO HUNTING Take a moment to answer the following QUIZ Do you: drive across fields causing damage to swaths or seeded fields? drive your vehicle or ATV in muddy areas leaving ruts on private or Crown lands? drive your vehicle where you re not supposed to? leave gates open or cut fences? observe hunters damaging crops or property without reporting it to the TIP line? disobey posted instructions or tear down No Hunting signs? use road signs as targets? discard your lighted matches and cigarette butts on dry fields or pastures? observe illegal hunting activity and look the other way? disregard firearm safety commandments? shoot animals, cut the heads off and leave the remaining carcasses to rot? hunt too close to occupied buildings and livestock? chase wildlife with your truck? shoot out the window of your vehicle or across roads or highways? toss your garbage on private land or in road ditches? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you are straining hunter/landowner relations and contributing to an increase in posted land. It is every hunter's responsibility to respect the resource, to protect our natural environment and make every effort to maintain positive landowner relations or SaskTel Cell #5555

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13 Big Game Draw Licence fees for all draw species are listed online and on page two of this Guide. Hunters Please Note: The Ministry of Environment requires that all applications for the Big Game Draw be submitted online this year. Paper applications will not be available at Ministry of Environment offices, local licence vendors, RCMP detachments or Rural Municipality offices. If you require assistance in completing your online application, please call (306) Licence fees for all draw species are listed on the online Big Game Draw Application and page two of this Guide. Be sure to check your online application carefully before submitting it. It is the responsibility of the hunter to ensure that all information, in particular zone selection, is correct. We suggest that you print a copy of your application and retain that copy for your records. Information on open zones, licence quotas and proper zone designations for licences available through the Big Game Draw are listed by species, on pages 12 to 14. Changes to Big Game Draw applications will not be made after June 1, Hunters are required to pay a non-refundable Big Game Draw Allocation fee of $4.00 per online application. The $4.00 fee will be charged to the specified Visa or MasterCard immediately upon receipt of the application. The Big Game Draw is run in June or July and charges for licences are posted against your credit card when the draw is completed. If the credit card you used for payment expires prior to August 1, 2010 please call (306) to advise the ministry of the new expiry date. Credit card transactions that are unauthorized due to insufficient funds will result in your licence being held until payment is received. Who's Eligible Only Saskatchewan residents, permanent members of the Armed Forces and RCMP who are stationed and living in the province. Applicants must be 12 years of age or older on or before May 31, 2010 to apply for a licence. All applicants under 18 years of age and all first-time hunters must graduate from a Firearm Safety/Hunter Education course before applying. Persons whose hunting rights are restricted for either a Wildlife Act conviction or a firearm accident as of May 31, 2010 are not eligible to apply for a licence. How to Apply Hunters can apply online for the Big Game Draw and access previous year's pool status for each species applied for, draw results and statistical information. To apply online, visit the Ministry of Environment's website: At the right of the screen under Services For, select Hunters and then select Big Game Draw. Deadline for applications is May 31, Youth Draw Hunters 12 to 15 years of age can apply for the youth draw for antlerless mule deer by selecting "Youth Draw" in the species box. A youth may apply for both Antlerless Mule Deer and the Youth Draw through the Big Game Draw using separate applications. The antlerless mule deer draw is completed first; if the youth is successful for antlerless mule his/her Youth Draw application will be removed. Important Big Game Draw Information For the purpose of the Big Game Draw only, separate applications are required for mule deer and antlerless mule deer. Select Mule Deer and/or Antlerless Mule Deer as the species you wish to apply for. There will not be a draw for mule deer licences in zones 9 and 45. If you wish to hunt mule deer in zones 9 or 45 this fall, you must obtain an antlerless mule deer licence for that zone in the 2010 Big Game Draw, harvest two antlerless mule deer in that zone and submit the heads for CWD testing. You will then be able to purchase an mule deer licence for that same zone, but only if you have not been drawn for mule deer in the Big Game Draw or already purchased an Archery Mule Deer Licence from a licence vendor. Zone designations with an A following the zone number are for antlerless moose and antlerless elk. Example. 48A Elk requires only one application. If an applicant submits separate applications for antlerless elk and elk, both applications will be rejected. Moose requires only one application. If an applicant submits separate applications for antlerless moose and moose, both applications will be rejected. Applications will be entered into the lowest priority pool of any person on the application. All successful applicants must buy a 2010 Saskatchewan Wildlife Habitat Certificate to validate their licence. You must purchase it separately from a licence vendor in the province. If you wish to advance your A pool to Super A or maintain your Super A status but do not want to be drawn for a particular species, select 99 as your one and only choice in the zone selection space on the draw application form. If you require further draw information visit the Ministry of Environment website at: or contact: Ministry of Environment Fish and Wildlife Branch 2nd Floor, 3211 Albert Street Regina SK S4S 5W6 Phone: (306) Draw results will be posted on the Ministry of Environment s website ( and will be available mid-july (date of availability will be posted on the website). If you are successful in the Big Game Draw process you should receive your licence before August 1.

14 12 Big Game Draw - Saskatchewan Residents Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit Additional Information Quotas Subject to Change DRAW MOOSE Zones 4, 5, 14, 24, 25, 27, 29, 34, 40, 42, 44 to 49, 53, 54, 56 to 67, 68S and Narrow Hills, Wildcat Hill and Clarence-Steepbank Lakes provincial parks, Round Lake and Bronson Forest recreation sites Combined Zones 1 and 15 (Designate Zone 1) Combined Zones 6 and that portion of Zone 7 located east of Highway No. 271 and Grid Road No. 615 (Designate Zone 6) Combined Zones 12 and 13 (Designate Zone 12) Combined Zones 18 and 19 (Designate Zone 18) Zone 23 including that portion of Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm) (Designate Zone 23) Combined Zone 30 and Saskatoon Wildlife Management Zone (Designate Zone 30) Zone 33 including Moose Mountain Provincial Park (Designate Zone 33) Combined Zones 43, 50 and Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit (Designate Zone FLC) Duck Mountain Provincial Park (Designate Zone DM) Greenwater Lake Provincial Park (Designate Zone GP) Archery and and Oct. 1 - Oct. 14 and Nov. 1 - Nov. 14 one moose, Moose requires only one draw application. When applying for moose, select antlerless or moose by using appropriate zones. If an applicant submits separate applications for antlerless moose and moose, both applications will be rejected. Applicants using zone designations other than those specified in this guide will be rejected from the Big Game Draw. Tentative 2010 licence quotas for moose: 1(25), 4(25), 5(25), 6(100), 12(25), 14(25), 18(50), 20(25), 23(50), 24(50), 25(25), 27(25), 29(25), 30(25), 33(75), 34(25), 40(50), 42(125), 44(25), 45(30), 46(75), 47(30), 48(200), 49(200), 53(50), 54(50), 56(250), 57(250), 58(75), 59(200), 60(75), 61(75), 62(50), 63(50), 64(50), 65(50), 66(100), 67(100), 68S(50), DM(50), GP(25), FLC(100) No rifle hunting in Saskatoon Wildlife Management Zone. Regina/Moose Jaw Wildlife Management Zone (Designate Zone 20) Archery and and Shotgun Oct. 1 - Oct. 14 and Nov. 1 - Nov. 14 one moose, Zone 4 (Designate Zone 4A) Zone 5 (Designate Zone 5A) Zone 13 (Designate Zone 13A) Zone 14 (Designate Zone 14A) Combined Zones 16 and 17 (Designate Zone 16A) Zone 21 (Designate Zone 21A) Zone 22 (Designate Zone 22A) Combined Zones 23 and 24 including that portion of Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm) (Designate Zone 23A) Zone 25 (Designate Zone 25A) Combined Zones 27 and 28 (Designate Zone 27A) Combined Zones 31 and 32 (Designate Zone 31A) Zone 33 including Moose Mountain Provincial Park (Designate Zone 33A) Zone 34 (Designate Zone 34A) Zone 35 (Designate Zone 35A) Zone 36 (Designate Zone 36A) Zone 37 excluding Duck Mountain Provincial Park (Designate Zone 37A) Zone 38 (Designate Zone 38A) Zone 39 (Designate Zone 39A) Zone 41 (Designate Zone 41A) Zone 44 (Designate Zone 44A) Zone 45 (Designate Zone 45A) Zone 46 (Designate Zone 46A) Zone 47 (Designate Zone 47A) Archery and and Oct Nov. 14 one antlerless moose Tentative 2010 licence quotas for antlerless moose: 4A(25), 5A(25), 13A(25), 14A(50), 16A(25), 21A(25), 22A(25), 23A(25), 25A(100), 27A(25), 31A(25), 33A(150), 34A(50), 35A(25), 36A(25), 37A(50), 38A(25), 39A(50), 41A(25), 44A(30), 45A(100), 46A(75), 47A(60) Antlerless moose is a cow or a 2010 calf. Zone selection with an A are for antlerless moose licences eg. 36(A)

15 Big Game Draw - Saskatchewan Residents Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit Additional Information DRAW MULE DEER Zones 1, 2W (west of Highway No. 4), 2E (east of Highway No. 4), 3 to 8, 10 to 15, 18, 19, 21 to 31, 34, 36, 41 to 44, 46, 47, 50 and 52 to 55, Cypress Hills (West Block) and Saskatchewan Landing provincial parks and that portion of Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm) Combined Zones 16, 17 and 33 (Designate Zone 16) Combined Zones 38, 39 and 40 (Designate Zone 38) Combined Zones 43 and 49 (Designate Zone 43) Saskatoon Wildlife Management Zone (Designate Zone SMZ) Regina/Moose Jaw Wildlife Management Zone (Designate Zone 20) DRAW ANTLERLESS MULE DEER Archery Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 Nov. 1 - Nov. 14 Archery and Crossbow Sept. 1 - Dec. 7 Oct. 1 - Dec. 7 Shotgun Nov. 1 - Dec. 7 Zones 1, 2W (west of Highway No. 4), 2E (east of Highway No. 4), 3 to Archery 8, 10 to 15, 18, 19, 21 to 31, 41, 42, 44, 46 and 47, Cypress Hills (West Block) and Saskatchewan Landing provincial parks and that portion of Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 McKenzie Arm) Nov Dec. 7 Combined Zones 16, 17 and 33 (Designate Zone 16) Combined Zones 38, 39 and 40 (Designate Zone 38) Combined Zones 43 and 49 (Designate Zone 43) Saskatoon Wildlife Management Zone (Designate Zone SMZ) Regina/Moose Jaw Wildlife Management Zone (Designate Zone 20) Zones 9 and 45 EARN-A-BUCK MULE DEER Zones 9 and 45 Archery and Crossbow Sept. 1 - Dec. 7 Oct. 1 - Dec. 7 Shotgun Nov. 1 - Dec. 7 Archery Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 Nov. 1 - Dec. 7 Archery Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 Nov. 1 - Nov. 14 one mule one mule two antlerless mule deer per licence two antlerless mule deer per licence two antlerless mule deer per licence one mule deer 13 Quotas Subject to Change Tentative 2010 licence quotas for mule deer: 1(400), 2W(250), 2E(200), 3(150), 4(150), 5(100), 6(200), 7(100), 8(50), 10(300), 11(25), 12(25), 13(100), 14(100), 15(75), 16(75), 18(100), 19(300), 20(150), 21(100), 22(100), 23(200), 24(250), 25(175), 26(150), 27(100), 28(100), 29(350), 30(200), 31(25), 34(25), 36(50), 38(100), 41(100), 42(100), 43(50), 44(100), 46(300), 47(250), 50(25), 52(50), 53(25), 54(100), 55(50), SMZ(200) Hunters who hold a draw mule deer licence cannot hold an archery mule deer licence or an earn-abuck mule deer licence. In provincial parks, mule deer hunting is prohibited until September 10. No licences in zones 9 and 45 available through the Big Game Draw. Licences for these zones are available by earn-a-buck only. Tentative 2010 licence quotas for antlerless mule deer: 1(400), 2W(250), 2E(200), 3(200), 4(100), 5(200), 6(200), 7(150), 8(50), 9(200), 10(300), 11(25), 12(25), 13(100), 14(100), 15(150), 16(100), 18(150), 19(200), 20(150), 21(100), 22(125), 23(200), 24(250), 25(175), 26(100), 27(150), 28(200), 29(400), 30(300), 31(25), 38(50), 41(100), 42(50), 43(75), 44(75), 45(600), 46(400), 47(250), SMZ(225) Antlerless mule deer is a doe or a 2010 fawn. All antlerless mule deer licences have a bag limit of two antlerless mule deer per licence. Hunters holding both a draw and a draw antlerless mule deer licence may hunt antlerless mule deer during the season dates but only in the zone in which their antlerless licence is valid. In provincial parks, antlerless mule deer hunting is prohibited until September 10. Antlerless mule deer licences not sold through the Big Game Draw will be available from select Ministry offices after August 1. Only hunters who have an antlerless mule deer licence for Zones 9 or 45 and turn in two heads for CWD testing qualify for an earn-a-buck licence. The earn-a-buck licence must be for the same zone as the hunter s antlerless licence. Hunters who hold a draw mule deer licence or an Archery Mule Deer Licence cannot purchase an earn-abuck mule deer licence.

16 14 Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit Additional Information DRAW MOOSE PRONGHORN ANTELOPE Combined Zones 1, 15 and 18 (Designate Zone 1) Combined Zones 2, 4 and 5 (Designate Zone 2) Combined Zones 3, 6 and 7 including Cypress Hills (West Block) Provincial Park (Designate Zone 3) Combined Zones 8 and 11 (Designate Zone 8) Combined Zones 9 and 10 (Designate Zone 9) Combined Zones 12 and 13 including Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park (Designate Zone 12) Combined Zones 14, 25 and 26 (Designate Zone 14) Combined Zones 19, and Regina/Moose Jaw Wildlife Management Zone (Designate Zone 19) Combined Zones 22 and 23 (Designate Zone 22) Combined Zones 24 and 29 (Designate Zone 24) Combined Zones 27, 28, 45 and 46 (Designate Zone 27) Archery Sept Oct. 31 Oct Nov. 14 one pronghorn antelope, Tentative 2010 licence quotas for pronhorn antelope: 1(50), 2(250), 3(225), 8(75), 9(75), 12(150), 14(100), 19(50), 22(50), 24(50), 27(75) Applicants using zone designations other than those specified in this guide will be rejected from the Big Game Draw. In provincial parks, pronghorn antelope hunting is prohibited until September 10. No rifle hunting in Regina/Moose Jaw Wildlife Management Zone DRAW ELK Zone 6 and that portion of Zone 7 located east of Highway No. 27 and Grid Road No. 615 (Designate Zone 6) Zone 33 including Moose Mountain Provincial Park (Designate Zone 33) Zone 37 including Duck Mountain Provincial Park (Designate Zone 37) Zones 39, 42, 43, 47, 52 and 54 Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit (Designate Zone FLC) Greenwater Lake Provincial Park (Designate Zone GP) Archery, and Sept. 1 - Sept. 30 one elk, Elk requires only one draw application. When applying for elk, select antlerless or elk by using appropriate zones. If an applicant submits separate applications for antlerless elk and eithersex elk, both applications will be rejected. Applicants using zone designations other than ones specified in this guide will be rejected from the Big Game Draw. In Zones 43 and 50, the elk seasons do not include Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit. In provincial parks, elk hunting is prohibited until September 10. Tentative 2010 licence quotas for elk: 6(100), 33(100), 37(40), 39(50), 42(100), 43(100), 47(50), 52(50), 54(75) GP(75), FLC(100) Tentative 2010 licence quotas for antlerless elk: 1A(50), 6A(350), 7A(50), 13A(25), 14A(10), 22A(50), 31A(25), 33A(400), 34A(50), 35A(25), 37A(60), 39A(100), 41A(25), 42A (100), 43A(100), 47A(50), 48A(400), 49A(400), 50A(100), 53A(50), 54A(100), GPA(50) Combined Zones 1 and 2 (Designate Zone 1A) Combined Zones 13, 19 and 23 including Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park and that portion of Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm) (Designate Zone 13A) Combined Zones 14 and 24 (Designate Zone 14A) Combined Zones 22, 29 and 30 (Designate Zone 22A) Combined Zones 31 and 32 (Designate Zone 31A) Zone 33 including Moose Mountain Provincial Park (Designate Zone 33A) Zone 34 (Designate Zone 34A) Zone 35 (Designate Zone 35A) Zone 37 including Duck Mountain Provincial Park (Designate Zone 37A) Zone 39 (Designate Zone 39A) Zone 41 (Designate Zone 41A), Zone 42 (Designate Zone 42A) Zone 43 (Designate Zone 43A) Combined Zones 47, 67 and 68 South (Designate Zone 47A) Combined Zones 40, 48, 56 and 57 including Round Lake Recreation Site (Designate Zone 48A) Combined Zones 49, 58 and 59 including Wildcat Hill Provincial Park (Designate Zone 49A) Zone 50 (Designate Zone 50A) Zone 53 (Designate Zone 53A) Zone 54 (Designate Zone 54A) Greenwater Lake Provincial Park (Designate Zone GPA) Archery, and Oct Oct. 31 and Dec. 8 - Dec. 19 one antlerless elk Antlerless elk is a cow or a 2010 calf. The head of an antlerless elk must accompany the carcass. Zone selections with an A are for antlerless elk licences eg. 6A Zone 6 and that portion of Zone 7 located east of Highway No. 271 and Grid Road No. 615 (Designate Zone 6A) Archery, and Oct. 1 - Dec. 19 and Jan. 5 - Feb. 28, 2011 one antlerless elk Zone 7 (that portion located west of Highway No. 271 and Grid Road No. 615 including Cypress Hills (West Block) Provincial Park (Designate Zone 7A) Archery, and Oct Oct. 31 and Dec. 8 - Dec. 19 one antlerless elk Hunter Questionnaire: Each November, the Ministry of Environment sends a survey to about 25,000 hunters. The information assists wildlife managers to establish season dates, quotas and bag limits for game species. The information also helps to ensure our populations remain healthy, which in turn, provides hunters with quality hunting opportunities. If you receive a questionnaire, please take the time to complete it and return it to the Ministry of Environment.

17 Regular Seasons Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit Additional Information WHITE-TAILED DEER - SASKATCHEWAN RESIDENTS Zones 1 to 19, 21 to 41 and 44 to 47, Cypress Hills (West Block), Saskatchewan Landing, Duck Mountain and Moose Mountain provincial parks and that portion of Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm) and starting November 15, Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area Archery Oct. 1 - Oct Nov Dec In provincial parks and recreation sites, white-tailed deer hunting is prohibited until September 10. Archery and crossbow hunting only in Buckland- Prince Albert Wildlife Management Zone Regina/Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Buckland-Prince Albert wildlife management zones Zones 42, 43, 48 to 55 and Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit Zones 56 to 69, Greenwater Lake, Meadow Lake, Narrow Hills, Wildcat Hill and Clarence-Steepbank Lakes provincial parks and Round Lake and Bronson Forest recreation sites Archery and Crossbow Sept. 1 - Dec. 7 Oct. 1 - Dec. 7 Shotgun - Nov. 1 - Dec. 7 Archery Oct. 1 - Oct Nov. 1 - Dec. 7 Archery and - Oct. 1 - Dec. 7 Zones 70 to 73, Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and that portion of Clearwater River Provincial Park located south of 57 degrees north latitude Zones 1 to 14, 16 to 19, 21 to 25, 29 to 32, 35 to 38, 40, 41, 45 to 47, Cypress Hills (West Block), Duck Mountain and Saskatchewan Landing provincial parks and that portion of Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon Mackenzie Arm) and starting November 15, Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area Zones 42, 43, 48 to 55 and Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit Archery, and Sept. 1 - Dec. 7 ANTLERLESS WHITE-TAILED DEER - SASKATCHEWAN RESIDENTS Archery - Oct. 1 - Oct Nov Dec. 7 Archery - Oct. 1 - Oct Nov. 1 - Dec. 7 one antlerless white-tailed deer one antlerless white-tailed deer Antlerless white-tailed deer is a doe or 2010 fawn. The head of an antlerless white-tailed deer must accompany the hide and carcass. Archery and crossbow hunting only in Buckland- Prince Albert Wildlife Management Zone. In provincial parks, antlerless white-tailed deer hunting is prohibited until September 10. Zone 68 South Archery and - Oct. 1 - Dec. 7 one antlerless white-tailed deer Regina/Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Buckland-Prince Albert wildlife management zones Archery and Crossbow Sept. 1 - Dec. 7 Oct. 1 - Dec. 7 Shotgun - Nov. 1 - Dec. 7 one antlerless white-tailed deer ARCHERY MULE DEER - SASKATCHEWAN RESIDENTS Zones 1 to 19, 21 to 31, 34, 36, 40 to 47, 50 and 52 to 55, Saskatchewan Landing and Cypress Hills (West Block) provincial parks and that portion of Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm) Regina/Moose Jaw and Saskatoon wildlife management zones Archery Archery and Crossbow one mule eithersex one mule eithersex In provincial parks, archery mule deer hunting is prohibited until September 10. Hunters who hold an archery mule deer licence cannot hold a draw mule deer licence or an earn-a-buck mule deer licence.

18 16 Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit Additional Information BARREN GROUND CARIBOU - SASKATCHEWAN RESIDENTS OF ZONE 76 ONLY Zone 76 Oct. 15, April 14, 2011 one barrenground caribou eithersex per licence Resident of Zone 76 means a Saskatchewan resident who has lived in Zone 76 for three months immediately preceding the date of licence purchase. Saskatchewan First and Second Barren-ground Caribou Licences are available from Ministry of Environment offices in Zone 76. MOOSE - SASKATCHEWAN RESIDENTS Zones 55 to 59, 63 to 67, 68S, 68N and 69, Narrow Hills, Meadow Lake, Wildcat Hill and Clarence-Steepbank Lakes provincial parks, Bronson Forest and Round Lake recreation sites Zones 70 to 76, Lac La Ronge, Athabasca Sand Dunes and Clearwater River provincial parks Archery Sept Sept. 30 Archery, and Oct Oct. 31 and Nov Nov. 30 Archery, and Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 one bull moose one bull moose Bull moose is a male moose that is at least one year old. The antlers of bull moose must accompany the carcass. In provincial parks and recreation sites, moose hunting is prohibited until September 10. ELK - SASKATCHEWAN RESIDENTS Zones 48, 49, 50, 53, 55 to 67, 68S and 69, Narrow Hills, Meadow Lake, Wildcat Hill and Clarence-Steepbank Lakes provincial parks, Round Lake Recreation Site, that portion of Zone 42 located east of Highway No. 35 and that portion of Zone 47 located north of Highway No. 3 and north of Highway No. 26 Zones 48, 49, 56 to 59, Wildcat Hill Provincial Park, Round Lake Recreation Site and that portion of Zone 42 located east of Highway No. 35 Archery Aug Sept. 4 Oct. 1 - Oct. 4 Archery, and Sept Sept. 19 one elk, one bull elk Bull elk is a male elk having an antler at least 15 centimetres in length as measured on the outside curve of the antler from the skull to the tip. The antlers of bull elk must accompany the carcass in the bull elk season. In provincial parks and recreation sites, elk hunting is prohibited until September 10. Archery, and Sept Sept. 30 one elk, No regular elk hunting in Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit. Zone 50, 53, 55, 60 to 67, 68S and 69, Narrow Hills, Meadow Lake, Wildcat Hill and Clarence Steepbank Lakes provincial parks and that portion of Zone 47 located north of Highway No. 3 and north of Highway No. 26 Archery, and Sept Sept. 30 one bull elk Zone 53 (that portion located east of Highway No. 55) GUIDED MOOSE Archery, and Nov Nov. 30 one elk, Zones 60 to 62 Zone 69 Archery, and Oct. 1 - Oct. 14 and Nov. 1 - Nov. 14 Archery Sept Sept. 30 Archery, and Oct Oct. 31 and Nov Nov. 30 one bull moose one bull moose Bull moose is a male moose that is at least one year old. In provincial parks and recreation sites, moose hunting is prohibited until September 10. All guided moose hunters must use the services of a licensed outfitter. The antlers of bull moose must accompany the carcass. Zones 70 to 76, Lac La Ronge, Athabasca Sand Dunes and Clearwater River provincial parks Archery, and Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 one bull moose

19 Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit Additional Information BLACK BEAR - ALL HUNTERS Zones 30, 34 to 40 and 42 to 76 Duck Mountain, Greenwater Lake, Lac La Ronge, Clarence-Steepbank Lakes, Narrow Hills and Meadow Lake provincial parks, Bronson Forest and Round Lake recreation sites Archery,, Shotgun and Apr June 30 and Aug Oct. 14 Archery,, Shotgun and Apr May 31 and Sept Oct. 14 one black bear, eithersex one black bear, eithersex No colour dress requirements for archery, muzzleloader and shotgun hunters. No hunting of female bears with young of the year cubs at heel. 17 Non-residents of Canada must use the services of a licensed outfitter while hunting bears. Wildcat Hill, Clearwater River and Athabasca Sand Dunes provincial parks and Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit Archery,, Shotgun and Apr June 30 and Sept Oct. 14 one black bear, eithersex WHITE-TAILED DEER - NON-RESIDENTS Zones 56 to 66 and 69, Greenwater Lake, Meadow Lake, Narrow Hills, Wildcat Hill and Clarence-Steepbank Lakes provincial parks and Round Lake Recreation Site Archery and Oct. 1 - Dec. 7 In provincial parks and recreation sites, white-tailed deer hunting is prohibited until September 10. Non-residents of Canada must use the services of a licensed outfitter while hunting white-tailed deer. Zones 67, 68S and 68N and Bronson Forest Recreation Site Archery and Nov. 1 - Dec. 7 For a list of outfitters offering guided hunts, contact the Saskatchewan Outfitters Association, nd Avenue West, Prince Albert, SK, S6W 1A2, phone: (306) ; fax: (306) Zones 70 to 73, Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and that portion of Clearwater River Provincial Park located south of 57 degrees north latitude Archery, and Sept. 1 - Dec. 7 Non-resident white-tailed deer archery, muzzleloader and rifle seasons are in place in portions of some forest fringe zones. For additional information contact a Ministry of Environment office. WHITE-TAILED DEER - CANADIAN RESIDENTS Zones 1 to 19, 21 to 47, 51, 52, Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area, Duck Mountain, Cypress Hills (West Block) and Moose Mountain provincial parks and that portion of Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm) Regina/Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Buckland-Prince Albert wildlife management zones Zones 48 to 50, 53 to 55, Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit Nov Nov. 30 Archery and Crossbows Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 Shotgun Nov Nov. 30 Archery Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 Nov Nov. 30 hunting is not permitted in Regina/Moose Jaw and Saskatoon wildlife management zones. Shotguns may not be used during the muzzleloader season. Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit is closed to Canadian residents until November 25. In provincial parks and recreation sites, white-tailed deer hunting is prohibited until September 10. Archery and crossbow hunting only in Buckland- Prince Albert Wildlife Management Zone Zones 56 to 69, Greenwater Lake, Meadow Lake, Narrow Hills, Wildcat Hill and Clarence-Steepbank Lakes provincial parks, Round Lake and Bronson Forest recreation sites Zones 70 to 73, Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and that portion of Clearwater River Provincial Park located south of 57 degrees north latitude Archery and Nov. 1 - Nov. 30 Archery, and Sept. 1 - Nov. 30

20 18 Game Birds DEFINITIONS: North Game Bird District includes Zones 43, 47 to 76, Fort a la Corne Wildlife Management Unit, Clearwater River, Clarence-Steepbank Lakes, Athabasca Sand Dunes, Greenwater Lake, Lac La Ronge, Meadow Lake, Narrow Hills and Wildcat Hill provincial parks, Bronson Forest and Round Lake recreation sites. Buckland-Prince Albert Wildlife Management Zone is closed to all bird hunting. South Game Bird District includes Zones 1 to 19, 21 to 42, 44 to 46, Saskatoon and Regina/Moose Jaw wildlife management zones, Duck Mountain, Moose Mountain, Saskatchewan Landing and Cypress Hills (West Block) provincial parks and that portion of Douglas Provincial Park located west of Diefenbaker Lake (Gordon McKenzie Arm). In Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area, game bird hunting is prohibited until September 20. Wildlife Management Zones Open Season Dates Bag Limit SHARP-TAILED GROUSE - ALL HUNTERS North Game Bird District South Game Bird District HUNGARIAN PARTRIDGE - ALL HUNTERS Saskatchewan Residents North and South Game Bird District Canadian Residents and Non-residents of Canada North Game Bird District South Game Bird District RUFFED GROUSE AND SPRUCE GROUSE - ALL HUNTERS Saskatchewan Residents North and South Game Bird District Canadian Residents and Non-residents of Canada North Game Bird District South Game Bird District Spruce grouse can only be hunted in the North Game Bird District PHEASANTS - SASKATCHEWAN RESIDENTS Sept Dec. 7 Sept Nov. 14 Sept Dec. 31 Sept Dec. 7 Sept Nov. 14 Sept Dec. 31 Sept Dec. 7 Sept Nov daily Saskatchewan Residents: Possession: 6 Canadian Residents and Nonresidents of Canada: Season Limit: 6 8 daily Saskatchewan Residents Possession: 24 Canadian Residents and Nonresidents of Canada Season Limit: 24 Ruffed Grouse: 10 daily Possession: 20 Spruce Grouse: 10 daily Possession: 20 South Game Bird District Oct. 1 - Dec daily (cocks only) Possession: 6 PTARMIGAN - ALL HUNTERS North Game Bird District Nov. 1/ Mar. 31/2011 SPRING SNOW GOOSE - ALL HUNTERS 10 daily Possession: 20 North and South Game Bird Districts Hunters are not required to have a provincial game bird licence or habitat certificate for this hunt. Hunters are required to have in their possession while hunting snow geese in this season, a 2009 Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit and stamp. Snow geese may be hunted all day during the spring season. GEESE AND SANDHILL CRANES - ALL HUNTERS North Game Bird District (all geese and Sandhill Cranes) South Game Bird District ( Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area is closed to all sandhill crane hunting) Saskatchewan Residents and Canadian Residents Canada geese, white geese and sandhill cranes White-fronted geese Non-residents of Canada White geese and sandhill cranes Dark geese Before October 15, hunting for all geese is restricted to morning only (one-half hour before sunrise to 12:00 noon) in the South Game Bird District and Zones 43, 47 to 59 and 67 to 69. All day hunting for all geese begins October 15. Exception: beginning September 1, white geese may be hunted all day east of 106 degrees longitude. DUCKS, COOTS, SNIPE - ALL HUNTERS West of 106 degrees longitude: Apr. 1 - Apr. 30 East of 106 degrees longitude: Apr. 1 - May 31 Sept. 1 - Dec. 16 Sept. 1 - Dec. 16 Sept Dec. 16 Sept. 1 - Dec. 16 Sept Dec. 16 Snow geese includes both white and blue phase Snow geese: 20 daily Possession: 60 No hunting of Ross' geese Sandhill Cranes: 5 daily Possession: 15 White geese includes white and blue phase snow geese and Ross' geese: 20 daily Possession: 60 Dark geese includes Canada, cackling and white-fronted geese. Saskatchewan and Canadian Residents: 8 daily, of which only 4 may be white-fronted geese Possession: three times daily limit Non-residents: 8 daily, of which only 3 may be white-fronted geese Possession: three times daily limit North and South Game Bird District Sept. 1 - Dec. 16 Ducks: 8 daily of which only three may be pintails The use of non-toxic shot is required for hunting migratory game birds in Canada. Non-toxic shot includes Coots and Snipe: 10 each daily Possession: three times daily steel, bismuth, tin and tungsten-iron/matrix/nickel-iron/polymer combinations. Lead shot can still be used for limit all upland game birds except in national wildlife areas.

21 19 Trapping Season - Saskatchewan Residents Only Species Area Season Dates Fur Royalty Arctic Fox......Nov. 1/10 - Feb. 28/11...$0.30 Badger......Nov. 1/10 - Apr. 15/11...$0.40 Bear...(in Fur Conservation Areas)...Sept. 1/10 - May 31/11...$1.60 Beaver...(in Fur Conservation Areas)...Oct. 15/10 - May 20/11...$ (outside Fur Conservation Areas)...Oct. 1/10 - May 31/11...$0.40 Bobcat......Nov. 1/10 - Feb. 15/11...$1.50 Coyote...(in Fur Conservation Areas)...Oct. 15/10 - Mar. 15/11...$ (outside Fur Conservation Areas)...Open Season...$0.70 Fisher......Nov. 1/10 - Feb. 28/11...$1.20 Fox (red, silver, cross)...(in Fur Conservation Areas)...Oct. 15/10 - Jan. 31/11...$ (outside Fur Conservation Areas)...Open Season...$0.40 Lynx......Nov. 1/10 - Feb. 28/11...$2.00 Marten......Nov. 1/10 - Feb. 28/11...$1.30 Mink......Nov. 1/10 - Feb. 15/11...$0.90 Muskrat...(in Fur Conservation Areas)...Oct. 15/10 - May 20/11...$ (outside Fur Conservation Areas)...Oct. 15/10 - Apr. 30/11...$0.05 Otter......Nov. 1/10 - Apr. 30/11...$1.40 Raccoon......Open season...$0.20 Skunk......Open season...$0.00 Squirrel......Nov. 1/10 - Mar. 15/11...$0.05 Weasel......Nov. 1/10 - Feb. 28/11...$0.10 Wolf......Oct. 15/10 - Mar. 15/11...$3.00 Wolverine......Oct. 15/10 - Feb. 15/11...$4.50 Update on Implementing the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards Canada is a signatory to the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards. This Agreement states that only certified traps, where listed, can legally be used for trapping furbearers. However, provisions in the Agreement will allow the continued use of traps that have not yet been tested or traps for species where an insufficient number of traps have currently been certified. This agreement came into effect in Saskatchewan on October 1, The table on page 20 shows the list of certified traps, by species as of March The most current listing of certified traps can be found by checking the Fur Institute of Canada website at or by phone at (613) or by at info@fur.ca. In accordance with the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards, leg-hold (foot-hold) traps on land can be used for the restraint and live-capture of a fur animal if the trap has been modified to improve humaneness or is set in a manner that will kill the animal with reasonable dispatch. In Saskatchewan, conventional steel-jawed leg-hold traps can be modified to meet humane standards by: offsetting the jaws so there is a minimum of 5 mm between the jaws when in a closed position. This can be accomplished by adding a bead of weld to the ends of the jaw edges to create a gap, or by grinding down a portion of the jaw edge; The Saskatchewan Trappers Association and Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association offer trapping education courses. For information please contact: Cordell Cross - (306) Saskatchewan Trappers Association: (306) web site: Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association: (306) Ministry of Environment: ( 306) Trapping in a Fur Conservation Area in Zones 37, 50, 52, 53, 54 and 56 to 76 is by application only through Ministry of Environment offices. The fur royalty must be paid if you keep, sell or export pelts. Hunters who harvest coyote and beaver in southern Saskatchewan are encouraged to make proper use of all animals. For additional information on Saskatchewan fur programs and issues, visit the Ministry of Environment website at installing manufactured pads of a rubber-like substance fastened to the trap jaws. Wrapping the trap jaws with duct tape is not sufficient; and adding lamination to the trap jaws to increase the jaw thickness to 9 mm or greater. For more information contact the nearest Ministry of Environment office or Mike Gollop at (306) or mike.gollop@gov.sk.ca.

22 20 Certified Killing Traps for 2010 Species Badger Beaver Underwater and On Land Neck-snares are not covered under the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards and can continue to be used subject to existing provincial regulations and policy. Continue use of existing traps until enough certified traps are identified. Belisle Classic 330 Belisle Super X 280 Belisle Super X 330 B.M.I. 280 Body Gripper B.M.I. 330 Body Gripper Bridger 330 Duke 330 LDL C280 LDL C280 Magnum LDL C330 LDL C330 Magnum Rudy 280 Rudy 330 Sauvageau F Sauvageau Sauvageau Sauvageau Species Specific 330-Dislocator Half Magnum Species Specific 440-Dislocator Half Magnum Woodstream Oneida Victor-Conibear 280 Woodstream Oneida Victor-Conibear 330 Bobcat Coyote Continue use of existing traps until enough certified traps are identified. Continue use of existing traps until enough certified traps are identified. Fisher Belisle Super X 120 Koro # 2 Rudy 160 Plus Sauvageau Belisle Super X 160 LDL C 160 Magnum Rudy 120 Magnum Sauvageau Belisle Super X 220 LDL C 220 Magnum Rudy 220 Plus Sauvageau Sauvageau Lynx Continue use of existing traps until enough certified traps are identified. Marten Belisle Super X 120 Belisle Super X 160 B.M.I. 126 Magnum Body Gripper Koro #1 LDL B 120 Magnum Northwoods 155 Rudy 120 Magnum Rudy 160 Plus Sauvageau C 120 Magnum Sauvageau Sauvageau Otter Continue use of existing traps until enough certified traps are identified. Muskrat On Land Belisle Super X 120 B.M.I. 120 B.M.I. 120 Magnum B.M.I. 126 Magnum Bridger 120 Duke 120 Koro Muskrat LDL B 120 Magnum Ouell Rudy 110 Rudy 120 Rudy 120 Magnum Sauvageau C 120 Reverse Bend Sauvageau C120 Magnum Sauvageau Triple M Woodstream Oneida Victor-Conibear 110 Woodstream Oneida Victor-Conibear 120 Muskrat Underwater Any jaw trap (body gripping or leg-hold) set as a submersion set that exerts clamping force on a muskrat and that maintains a muskrat underwater Raccoon Belisle Classic 220 Bridger 160 Belisle Super X 160 Bridger 220 Belisle Super X 220 Duke 160 Belisle Super X 280 Duke 220 B.M.I. 160 Body Gripper LDL C 160 B.M.I. 220 Body Gripper LDL C 220 B.M.I. 280 Body Gripper LDL C 220 Magnum B.M.I. 280 Magnum Body Gripper LDL C280 Magnum Northwood 155 Rudy 160 Rudy 160 Plus Rudy 220 Rudy 220 Plus Sauvageau Sauvageau Sauvageau Species Specific 220-Dislocator Half Magnum Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 160 Woodstream Oneida Victor Conibear 220 Weasel Wolf Continue use of existing traps until enough certified traps are identified. Continue use of existing traps until enough certified traps are identified. Certified Leghold Restraining Traps for 2010 Species Bobcat Continue use of existing modified restraining (leg-hold, foot-hold) traps until enough certified traps are identified. Coyote Continue use of existing modified restraining (leg-hold, foot-hold) traps until enough certified traps are identified. Lynx Belisle Footsnare #6 Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 2 coil springs Oneida Victor #3 Soft Catch equipped with 4 coil springs Oneida Victor #3 equipped with a minimum of 8 mm thick, nonoffset steel jaws, 4 coil springs and an anchoring swivel centre mounted on a base plate. Wolf Continue use of existing modified restraining (leg-hold, foot-hold) traps until enough certified traps are identified.

23 Ministry of Environment Offices If you need hunting information or wish to report a hunting violation contact the nearest Ministry of Environment office listed below. The area code for all numbers is 306. Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Offices If you need park information please contact the nearest Ministry of Tourism Parks, Culture and Sport office listed below. The area code for all numbers is 306. Assiniboia Beauval Big River Buffalo Narrows Candle Lake Chitek Lake Christopher Lake Creighton Cumberland House Dorintosh Estevan Fort Qu'Appelle Hudson Bay Humboldt Kindersley La Ronge Leader Lloydminster Loon Lake Maple Creek Meadow Lake Melfort travel.info@sasktourism.com Melville Moose Jaw Moosomin Nipawin North Battleford Outlook Pelican Narrows Pierceland Pinehouse Preeceville Prince Albert Regina Saskatoon Shaunavon Southend Spiritwood Stony Rapids Swift Current Wadena Weyburn Yorkton Wildlife Biologists La Ronge Meadow Lake Melville Prince Albert Swift Current Please recycle at the end of your hunting season. Printed in Canada/130M Provincial Parks Athabasca Sand Dunes The Battlefords Blackstrap Buffalo Pound Candle Lake Clearwater River Crooked Lake (May-Sept) (Oct-April) Cypress Hills (Centre) Danielson Douglas Duck Mountain Echo Valley Good Spirit Lake Greenwater Lake Katepwa Point Lac la Ronge Makwa Lake Meadow Lake(Dorintosh) (Pierceland) Moose Mountain Narrow Hills (Clarence-Steepbank Lakes, Lower Fishing Lakes) Pike Lake Rowan's Ravine Saskatchewan Landing Wildcat Hill Services to Hunters Canadian Wildlife Service Saskatchewan Outfitters Association Information Services Corporation of Sask. (maps) Tourism Saskatchewan Regina area (Travel Information) - Toll Free North America Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Canadian Firearms Centre US Fish and Wildlife Service (Denver, Colorado) Firearm Safety/Hunter Education Ministry of Environment Inquiry Line Visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment s website: Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment Protecting our province s resources is everyone s responsibility. Report any violations to the TIP line or contact your nearest Conservation Officer. Cash rewards of up to $2,000. Calls are not traced or recorded and callers may choose to remain anonymous. Every call is investigated. Report hunting violations...hunting with lights is against the law. SaskTel CELL #5555 or