Hunting niagara's conservation areas

jonnyrotten · Post by **jonnyrotten** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:54 am

Has anyone hunted any of niagara's conservation areas. Willoughby, Humberstone, Wainlfeet, Long beach etc.... I have been researching the local spots. I am just wondering if they are high traffic areas for hunters? What about suburbia deer? Say some of the city parks that are set in a rural area along the escarpments of niagara. Technically the city owns the property, if the park has no hunting signs posted, and you are not discharging a firearm, you should then be allowed to hunt them correct? Obviously taking the publics interest and safety into fact. But I know of a park along the escarpment where you could set up a tree stand and have the good potential of seeing deer if not at least scoring one. Anyone have any comments? JR

GREY OWL · Post by **GREY OWL** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:50 am

Can't help you there Jonnyrotten, never been there in my life. I'd start off by asking the locals.

Grey Owl

Woodsman · Post by **Woodsman** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:58 am

Not really, city ordanances may simply not want hunting regardless of the weapon used. You could inquire with the city.

alces · Post by **alces** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 8:11 am

I have only hunted in 1 of Niagara's Conservation Areas and yes it was a high traffic area for hunters as well as other people just out for a walk in the woods. I just hunted mornings on week days which worked well for keeping the amount of foot traffic to a minimum.

As far as hunting in city owned parks I think you will have to check with that particular city as most have By-Laws regarding discharging firearms. Most municipalities include Bow and Arrows and Crossbows as firearms.

Eric

jonnyrotten · Post by **jonnyrotten** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 5:48 pm

I figured they were high traffic areas, just gonna have to go mon to fri like mentioned earlier. If a city doesnt include the actual wording of bows and crossbows into the firearm bylaw, then technically thats a loophole isn't it? just curious is all....JR

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:06 pm

As alces said, many jurisidictions class bows/crossbows right along with guns as firearms. Do a search under Niagara city by-laws and you will probably find something there. Also some cities allow hunting in some parts but none in others.

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:07 pm

As alces said, many jurisidictions class bows/crossbows right along with guns as firearms. Do a search under Niagara city by-laws and you will probably find something there. Also some cities allow hunting in some parts but none in others.

alces · Post by **alces** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:46 am

( If a city doesnt include the actual wording of bows and crossbows into the firearm bylaw, then technically thats a loophole isn't it? just curious is all....JR )

You maybe right on the loophole, but thats what we have judges for and you would be taking a big chance if the judge disagrees with you. I would check with the city first.

Eric