Saskatchewan residents, especially farmers, interested in big game hunting, mark your calendars. Beginning on Monday, hunters can apply for the chance to be drawn for elk, moose, pronghorn or mule deer. The province says applications must be submitted online through the Saskatchewan Hunting, Angling, and Trapping Licence (HAL) system by 4 p.m. on May 25th. […]
MPs studying the government’s proposed definition of an assault-style firearm will resume talks next month about whether to hear from additional witnesses amid concerns the change would ban some common hunting rifles. The House of Commons public safety committee, which is conducting a clause-by-clause review of a Liberal firearm-control bill, did not meet Thursday as […]
The Saskatchewan ministry of the Environment is targeting six wildlife zones for chronic wasting disease testing this fall. Hunters for deer, moose or elk in wildlife zones 2w,9,10,35,37 or 50 are encouraged to submit samples for chronic wasting disease testing. These zones, the boreal transition zones and those along the eastern border are specifically targeted […]
After some technical difficulties Wednesday night, the province’s big game draw and Canadian resident white tailed deer draw will be re-opened and the deadline extended until next week The Ministry of Environment apologized for the issues that arose that verified Saskatchewan residency and affected access to the draws. The deadline has been extended until 5 […]
Saskatchewan rural municipalities are asking the province to take steps to reduce the wild deer population. President Ray Orb says there are huge herds of deer and elk in some areas, causing a lot of damage to farmers hay land and hay stacks. He says it is a particular concern, especially following last year’s […]
The Anishinabe Nations Treaty Authority (ANTA) have been frustrated with the provinces lack of notice and informed consent when it comes to allocating forestry licenses. Forestry companies have been removing an excessive amount of trees that have driven wildlife away. Administrator Angela Roque says that trap lines have been removed. “They take down trees and […]
The Saskatchewan ministry of Environment is again asking hunters to submit the heads of deer, moose and elk harvested this season for testing for chronic wasting disease. Officials say the testing is easy and free in all wildlife zones. Environment minister Warren Kaeding says hunters play a key role in detection and surveillance of chronic […]
The Saskatchewan government has outlined new wildlife regulations for hunters with mobility problems. The new legislation provides greater access and less red tape for hunters with mobility impairments. Environment minister Warren Kaeding says hunters will be able to use new technologies in motorized mobility equipment without the requirement of obtaining a permit to use […]
Saskatchewan’s big game draw is set to open for 2021 online on May 1. In a release the province says the application process remains largely unchanged. Information regarding the application, priority pools, wildlife management zone (WMZ) quotas and detailed application instructions are available at www.saskatchewanlicences.active.com. Draw results will be available through HAL accounts in mid-June, […]
With spring cleaning just around the corner the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is hoping to raise funds for habitat lands purchases. The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is once again accepting donations of guns, antlers and used hunting and fishing equipment. Darren Newberry, Director of Habitat Land for the SWF says donated items are then sold with proceeds […]
