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Index of Subjects While we are having this discussion on hunting and conflicting land use, I would like to take the opportunity to raise once again the question of trespassing in Nova Scotia. I have carefully read several times the relevant trespassing act of the province and it is my interpretation of the last few sections of the act that neither hunters or birdwatchers are trespassing or restrained in carrying out their pastime in any forested area, even when no trespassing signs or no hunting signs are posted. Is there someone on this list who is qualified to give a legal opinion about this? Thank you, John -----Original Message----- From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] On Behalf Of Rick Whitman Sent: February-18-15 12:28 To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Nova Scotia Sunday Hunting survey "Nova Scotia has not had a non-hunting person killed or injured in a hunting accident " Unfortunately, this is not correct. Dave Webster referenced one incident that I also remember very well. It would have been the late 70's or early 80's. A farm worker was installing mouse guards in a commercial orchard in Morristown. He was probably kneeling as you have to wrap them around the young trees from the ground up. This was a large farm with several large blocks of orchard, not a few trees "way out back". He was shot & killed by a hunter who claimed that he looked like a bear. As I recall, there were eventually no penalties for the hunter. This was very difficult for the orchard industry at the time as it's impossible to not be out working in your orchard during hunting season. Tony might want to research his statement. Rick Whitman On 2/18/15, Ian Manning <ianmanning4@gmail.com> wrote: > I can see the argument from both sides. > > To add to Dave's comment according to a 2007 letter by the NS > federation of Anglers and Hunters Tony Rodgers, in the Nova Outdoors > magazine no non-hunting person has been killed or injured in a hunting > accident (not to say it couldn't happen). > > http://www.nsfah.ca/magazine/pdf/a04fbcf06aec56ed62c08fc353619ad4.pdf > > It sounds like most of the arguments are centered towards humans > enjoying recreation in the woods on Sundays, as opposed to giving > animals Sunday to rest. I agree that hearing gun-shots while out > walking in the woods, can be a little unnerving though it's unlikely > you're in danger, especially if you're wearing orange. > > If the noise and disturbance factor is the main issue, perhaps the > season should be open for bow-hunting. In the same letter Tony Rodgers > suggests opening up Sunday hunting for bow-hunters. No noise, reduced > range of harm, and better safety record than firearms. > > Perhaps allowing bow-hunting on Sundays could be a reasonable compromise. > > IM >
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