Big Game Hunting Flashcards
What are considered the edible portions of deer, elk, moose and caribou?
Four quarters, backstraps, loins, ribs and neck meat
Can you discharge a firearm from a vehicle?
No
What are the requirements for party hunting?
Everyone must sign & write their licence number on the back of other party member licences & everyone must have a licence/tag for the SAME species
Can you use a bow to hunt in muzzleloader season?
No - you can only use a bow in archery & general
What must be kept after field dressing to prove sex, if required
Antlers, in the case of a male. Head or reproductive organs in the case of a female
Can you use decoys while hunting big game?
Yes
When are bear hunters exempt from wearing hunter orange?
Spring bear season
When is it mandatory to wear hunter orange? What are the exceptions?
When hunting, dressing or retrieving big game or coyote (unless the coyote\wolf is taken when there is NO general season on). Archery hunters are exempt during archery season.
Is feeding wildlife legal in MB?
Yes, except for whitetail deer, moose or elk, in certain listed GHAs.no recommended
When can one hunt with a crossbow?
Muzzleloader and general
In what cases is a CITES permit needed for wolf taken under a big game licence?
More than 30 days after the kill, or transported by an individual other than the harvester
What is considered an antlerless male?
Antlers 4cm or less
Are youth who are sharing an adult bag limit counted as a party member?
No - have the privileges of party hunting, but not counted in party number
Can you hunt big game with a rim fire rifle?
No
Does the magazine of a shotgun used for big game need to be plugged
No
Can you travel in a vehicle with a loaded firearm? What does it mean for a firearm to be loaded?
No - a firearm is considered loaded if there is a live shell or cartridge in the chamber, magazine or loading mechanism
Are youth hunting under a youth deer and game bird licence counted as party members?
Yes
In what season can a bow be used to hunt?
Archery & general
When can you use a centre fire rifle to hunt big game?
General (rifle) season
Can you use a compound bow in archery season?
Yes, with a minimum peak draw weight of 40lbs
What is the one exception to driving with a loaded firearm. Explain
A muzzle loader can be transported between hunt sites ONLY, if the firing cap or flint has been removed. If not travelling between hunting sites, the firing cap or flint must be removed and there must not be a charge in the barrel
What is minimum peak draw weight for recurved bows? Compound bows?
40lbs for both
When can a muzzleloader be used to hunt big game?
Muzzleloader, shotgun/muzzleloader & rifle season.
How many residents and nonresidents can form a party?
4
How many foreign residents can be in a deer hunting party? Who can foreign hunters hunt with?
Max 2 hunters, both must be foreign residents
Can one hunt with a full metal jacket?
No - cannot be in possession of while big game hunting
When transporting a harvest animal, or portions of, if the correct tag is not available, what must be done to legally move the harvest?
A possession or Transportation permit must be obtained from a CO
Is it legal to hunt big game over bait?
No, excluding black bear and wolf
How early can tree stands for big game hunting be up? How long can they remain after season?
2 weeks on either side
When can you use a shotgun to hunt big game? What are the restrictions on the shotgun?
Shotgun/muzzleloader season or rifle season. Shotgun must be minimum 20 gauge and shoot a single projectile (slug).