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).
What does it mean for a shot gun to be plugged?
The gun magazine is physically restricted, only allowing limited shells inside
What are the two types of firearms that can be used during the muzzleloader season?
Muzzle loader & crossbow
How many moose hunters can be in a party for a conservation moose licence?
Max 4
Can you use dogs for big game hunting in MB?
No
Is what cases is hunting prohibited on Sundays?
When municipal bylaws prohibit the discharge of arm arms or bows on sundays
How far must you hunt from bait?
800m
How old must you be to hunt big game in the province?
12
Define bait
Anything that is intended to lure or attract big game, with the exception of scents and decoys
Can you use electronic calls while hunting big game?
No, with the exception of wolf and coyote
When is an export permit needed for big game
Exported by someone other than the licence holder or more than 30 days after the kill
Can a shot gun with slugs be used during the muzzle loader season?
No - only muzzle loader and cross bow in muzzleloader season
When are two hunters automatically considered a party?
Hunting a two licence one tag system (ie elk)
Can you use a drone while hunting?
No. You cannot use or be in possession of a drone while hunting or accompanying anyone who is hunting
When is a power boat considered a vehicle?
Considered a vehicle when the motor is on and/or progressing forwards due to the motor
When is a wagon considered a vehicle?
When it’s being pulled by an animal
Define vehicle
Mechanically propelled or driven by means other than human power
What are the 3 different vehicle zones for deer, elk and moose hunters
Northern zone,
Roads, trails, and waterways
Designated routes
Can you hunt or search for wildlife with a vehicle, in any part of the province?
No
Can every type of hunter harvest more than 1 deer?
No, only residents can purchase a second/third deer licence
What season is only available to resident hunters?
Shotgun/muzzleloader
Who must a foreign resident hunt through
A licensed outfitter with licensed guiding services
Is the second & third deer licence antlered or antler-less?
Antler-less
Deer taken within this distance to the MB border are requested for sampling
2 townships
If meat is possessed, transported or shipped by someone other than who harvested it, what must be done?
Declaration on back of tag must be completed and signed by the harvester. The correct tags must be attached to the correct portions
What is a deer management zone?
Area of the province with additional hunting opportunities, provided for a variety of reasons including disease management or moose populations recovery
Can you use a second deer tag before a general tag?
Yes, if an antlerless deer is harvested
What does NUCPA stand for?
Near urban centrefire prohibition area
How many hunters can use guiding services at one time?
3 max
What is a conservation moose licence?
A package that consists of 2 licences and 1 tag, allowing for shared harvest one 1 moose.
How can conservation moose Licence hunters continue hunting once their tag is full?
Form a party with other conservation moose licence holders, up to 4 people
Can you use a general moose licence in conservation moose areas?
No, only conservation moose licences
What are the 4 types of moose licences?
Resident (archery & general)
Resident conservation moose licence package
Non resident
Foreign resident
Define bull moose
Antlers bigger than 10cm (4inches)
Define calf moose
Less than 1 yr old
What are the two types of elk licences and how are they awarded?
Resident
Landowner
Awarded in big game or landowner draws
Where are landowner licences valid
Only on property owned by the licence holder
Can you purchase 2 moose licences in one year?
No
What are the types of bear licences available
Resident
Resident youth
Non resident
Foreign resident
In what case cannot you not harvest black bears, with a licence, in season.
Cub or female with cubs
What two licences are valid in both spring and fall?
Black bear and turkey
What part of a bear is illegal to possess in MB
Gall bladders
How far must bear bait be from roads&dwellings? Cottages? Campgrounds?
200m
500m
500m
What are bear baiting restrictions?
No more than 100kg of meat or fish. No head, hooves,mammary glands or internal organs of livestock
Can non residents hunt elk? Moose? Caribou?
No, yes, yes
Do non residents require an outfitter & guide to hunt caribou?
Yes
What are the tagging requirements for wolf & coyote
None
What are the two differences between resident and nonresident/foreign resident
NR&FR require a guide and an UNUSED licence. Residents can hunt on a used tag
