Discover Sixty-Five: September 2023

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Hunting & Fishing WK Fishing One of the most remarkable aspects of fishing in West Kootenay is the diversity of fishing opportunities it offers. From fly fishing in crystal-clear streams to trolling for trophy trout in expansive lakes, there’s something for everyone here. The region boasts an abundance of species, including rainbow trout, bull trout, kokanee salmon, and even the elusive Gerrard rainbow trout, known for their impressive size and fighting spirit. As anglers, it’s crucial that we respect the environment and contribute to the conservation of these precious natural resources. West Kootenay takes its commitment to responsible fishing seriously, with regulations in place to protect fish populations and their habitats. Anglers are encouraged to practice catch-and-release techniques, ensuring that these waters remain abundant for generations to come. Planning a fishing trip to West Kootenay is a seamless experience, thanks to the range of accommodations and outfitters available. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cabin nestled by the lakeside or a guided fishing excursion led by experienced locals, you’ll find options that cater to your preferences. Fishing in West Kootenay is not just a pastime; it’s an opportunity to connect with nature, unwind in breathtaking surroundings, and create lasting memories. So, pack your fishing gear, prepare to cast your line, and get ready to embark on an unforgettable fishing adventure in the West Kootenay. If you hunt or fish, we’ll make you better. If you want to learn, we’ll teach you. A B.C. Wildlife Federation membership gives you access to the training you need to elevate your outdoor skills. Members access the Learn to Hunt and Fish Series online for free, and get discounts on in-person programs like Learn to Hunt Academy and the Women Outdoors Skills and Experience Program, as well as $2M in Third Party Liability Insurance, along with corporate discounts, advocacy updates, exclusive content, and more. Join today at bcwf.bc.ca/membership 12 September 2023 D65
Species Management Unit Class Season Dates Limit MULE DEER 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 4 Point Bucks † Sept 10 - Nov 10 1 ( ) possession Youth Only* 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - 9 1 Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - 9 1 † Mule (black-tailed) deer. The antlers must accompany the species licence * Restricted to under the age of 18 Mandatory submission of mule deer heads for CWD testing in highest risk areas. www.gov.bc.ca/chronicwastingdisease WHITE-TAILED DEER 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 10 - Nov 30 1 4-28 to 4-31, 4-38, 4-39 Antlerless Oct 10 - 31 1 4-1 to 4-6, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37, 4-40 Antlerless Oct 21 - Oct 31 1 Youth Only* 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Either Sex Nov 1 - 30 1 Youth Only* 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - 9 1 Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bucks Sept 1 - 9 1 Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Either Sex Dec 1 - 20 2** * Restricted to hunters under age 18 **Bag limit for white-tail deer is 2; 1 may be antlerless & 1 a buck Mandatory submission of WT deer heads for CWD testing in highest risk areas. www.gov.bc.ca/chronicwastingdisease ELK 4-1 to 4-7, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-36, 4-40 †6 Point Bulls Sept 10 - Oct 20 1 4-8, 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-37, 4-38 †6 Point Bulls Sept 10 - Oct 5 1 Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9; 4-14 to 4-38, 4-40 †Bulls Sept 1 - 9 1 †Antlers must accompany species licence. Compulsory Inspection for MUs 4-08, 4-09, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-27 to 4-33, 4-37and 4-38 MOOSE 4-7 to 4-9; 4-14 to 4-18; 4-27 to 4-33, 4-36 to 4-40 Spike-fork Bulls Sept 20 - Oct 31 1 4-1 to 4-6; 4-19 to 4-26, 4-34, 4-35 Spike-Fork Bulls Oct 15 - 31 1 Bow Only 4-7 to 4-9; 4-14 to 4-18; 4-27 to 4-33, 4-36 to 4-40 Spike-Fork Bulls Sept 1 - 19 1 Bow Only 4-1 to 4-6; 4-19 to 4-26, 4-34, 4-35 Spike-Fork Bulls Sept 1 - Oct 14 1 Antlers and an incisor tooth must accompany the species licence. Compulsory Inspection required MOUNTAIN GOAT 4-28 to *4-30, 4-37 (open season north & west of Windy Creek), 4-39, 4-40 Compulsory Inspection Required. *only portions of MU Sept 10 - Nov 30 1 BLACK BEAR 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Nov 30 2 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Apr 1 - June 30 2 ▲4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Aug 1 - 31 2 Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 1- 9 2 ▲ Restricted to private land only, hunter must obtain permission from land owners prior to access. WOLF ▲4-5 to 4-8, 4-17, 4-18, 4-20, 4-27 to 4-31, 4-33, 4-37 to 4-40 Sept 1- June 15 NBL ▲ 4-1 to 4-4, 4-9, 4-14 to 4-16, 4-19, 4-21 to 4-26, 4-32, 4-34 to 4-36 Sept 10 - June 15 3 ▲ In those portions of MUs 4-2, 4-3, 4-20 to 4-22, 4-24 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-37 and 4-40 in the East Kootenay Trench and MUs 4-4 to 4-7, below 1100 m in elevation, there is no closed season. COYOTE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Mar 31 NBL LYNX 4-1, 4-2, 4-6 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-19, 4-21 to 4-40 Nov 15 - Dec 31 1 4-3 to 4-5, 4-20 Dec 1 - Dec 31 1 BOBCAT 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Nov 15 - Feb 15 1 COUGAR 4-1 to 4-5, 4-20 to 4-26, 4-34 to 4-36 Sept 10 - Feb 28 1 4-6 to 4-8, 4-28 to 4-31, 4-38, 4-39 Sept 10 - Mar 31 2 4-9 to 4-19, 4-27,4-32, 4-33,4-37, 4-40 Sept 10 - Mar 31 1 Compulsory Inspection required. Hunters may not hunt a cougar kitten or any cougar in its company. COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRREL 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 No Closed Season NBL Restricted to private land only. Hunters must obtain permission from landowners before hunting on private land. SNOWSHOE HARE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Aug 1 - Apr 30 10 daily RACCOON 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Mar 31 NBL SKUNK 4 -1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Aug 1 - Apr 30 NBL GROUSE: DUSKY (Blue), RUFFED & SPRUCE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 1 - Nov 30 5 (15) For Dusky, Spruce and Ruffed grouse, the daily aggregate bag limit is 5; the aggregate possession limit is 15. PHEASANT 4-6, 4-7 Cocks Oct 15 - Nov 30 3 Daily Possession Limit: 6; Season Limit: 12 PTARMIGAN 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Nov 30 10 (30) RAVEN 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 No Closed Season 5 TURKEY 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bearded Apr 15 - May 15 1 4-1 to 4-4, 4-14 to 4-24, 4-26 to 4-40 Any Turkey Oct 1 - Oct 15 *2 4-5 to 4-9, 4-25 Any Turkey Oct 1 - Nov 30 *2 ▲4-7 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-18 Any Turkey Dec 1 - Dec 31 *2 Bow Only 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Bearded Sept 1 - Sept 30 *2 * The aggregate bag limit for turkey is 3, only one may be taken in the spring and two in the fall. ▲ Restricted to private land only, hunter must obtain permission from land owners prior to access. DOVE: MOURNING, EURASIAN COLLARED 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 1 - Sept 30 5 (15) COOTS, COMMON SNIPE 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Dec 23 10 ea (30) ea DUCKS 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Dec 23 8 (24) Restricted daily bag limits of 4 Pintails, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Goldeneye and 2 Harlequins are in effect. GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Dec 23 5 (15) GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40 Sept 10 - Dec 23 5 (15) GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING 4-1 to 4-9, 4-14 to 4-40* Sept 10 - Dec 23 10 (30) For the 2022-23 and 2023-24 hunting seasons, federal Waterfowler Heritage Days have been replaced with a new free Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit for youth/minors (under 18 years of age) as part of the Government of Canada’s initiative to modernize federal Migratory Birds Regulations. Provincial hunting regulations are currently being reviewed. Check www.gov.bc.ca/hunting for updates to the migratory bird season dates before your hunt. Check https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/hunting/regulations-synopsis for updates. All in one place Woodbury Resort is Kootenay Lake’s only Full Service Marina www.woodburyresort.com • Fully stocked boat house • Fuel dock • Boat rentals ranging from 17’ to 24’ • Boat launch and moorage • Parking for the biggest of rigs • Chalets and suites, RV camping • Country store, tackle, cold beer & wine HUNTING • FISHING • ARCHERY • OUTDOORS ✔ FIREARMS ✔ AMMUNITION ✔ ELK CALLS ✔ OPTICS 1281 Bay Ave Trail, BC 250-364-2242 www.vfirearms.com Fishing Gear Calcutta Coolers Binoculars Largest Selection in the Kootenays! Don’t forget our FISHING DERBY Thanksgiving weekend! 4 kms north of Ainsworth Hot Springs 250-353-7717 Toll Free 1-877-353-7717 JB’s Pub & Restaurant D65 September 2023 13
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