Hunting
Licensing and General Information for Hunters
Ducks and Birds
Rocky Shore offers excellent fall duck hunting. There are many miles of wild rice down in the Ord River to attract ducks. Grouse, Ptarmigan and Spruce Hens are also found in abundance in this area. Many logging roads and trails to hunt from.
Hunting dogs are allowed only during hunting season. Steel shot is a must!
Open season is Sept. 15 to Dec. 15. Daily Limit is 5 Possession Limit is 15 Non-resident small game license: $82.50 can.
Black Bear
Fall Bear Hunt: August 15 to Oct. 1
The black bear is one of the most sought after big game animals in our area and we have a very healthy population. The average bear runs 200 to 250 pounds, with 350 to 400 pound bears not uncommon.
Most bears are black in color with a white crest on thier chest, but there is about 10 percent color variation with cinnamon or blonde.
Hunters can use rifles, shotguns, muzzle loaders, bows or cross bows.
You may not take or kill more than one black bear under a license to hunt black bear. Once you have killed a bear, you must immediately attach the game seal to the carcass as described on the seal. The seal must be attached while transporting the carcass.
Firearms
A rim-fire rifle, a shotgun smaller than 20 gauge when loaded with shot or any shotgun loaded with shot smaller than SG or number 1 buck cannot be used for hunting bear. You may not use any arrow (bow) or bolt (crossbow) that is not equipped with a head that has at least two sharp, unserrated, barbless, steel, straight-cutting edges or a head that is less than .9" at the widest point or any arrow (does not include bolt) that is less than 24" in length. There is no minimum length for a crossbow bolt. you may not use a crossbow less than 119lb. You may not use a bow (including compound and recurve bows) that has a draw weight less than 49lb. at the draw length of 28" or less. 16 years is the minimum age to bring in a hunting rifle or shotgun and 200 rounds of ammunition.
Licensing
Non-resident license to hunt black bear . . . $188.32 can Export permit fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 35.00 can
Non-residents must have a Black Bear Hunting License Validation Certificate as well as a black bear hunting license. They must also complete the report that comes with the certificate and return it to the issuer of the certificate by the date indicated.
All Hunters must bring along a valid hunting license from the state they reside in.Hunter Orange: Hunter orange must cover a minimum of 400 square inches above the waist and must be visible from all sides. A hunting coat or vest generally meets this requirement. Orange head cover is also required. Camouflage or open mesh Hunter Orange does not satisfy the requirements.
Canadian Firearms Center link for more information.