C-61.1, r. 25.1 - Tracking Dog Handler Pilot Project

Section 7 Disposition versions

2023-07-06

7. During a search, a tracking dog handler must

(1)  not load the shotgun or rifle until visual contact is made within 100 m of the animal being tracked, and the shotgun or rifle must not have a magnifying optical instrument;

(2)  wear a fluorescent orange garment at all times, and for a night search the garment must have reflective strips that ensure visibility;

(3)  use a lighting device for a night search;

(4)  make sure that the dog is kept leashed at all times;

(5)  have in his or her possession the attestation authorizing the tracking dog handler to take part in the pilot project and, at the request of a wildlife protection officer or wildlife protection assistant, identify himself or herself and produce the attestation of his or her capacity issued by the Minister.

M.O. 2022-014, s. 7; M.O. 2023-1002, s. 4.

2022-05-12

7. During a search, a tracking dog handler must

(1)  not load the shotgun or rifle until visual contact is made within 100 m of the animal being tracked, and the shotgun or rifle must not have a telescope or laser sight;

(2)  wear a fluorescent orange garment at all times, and for a night search the garment must have reflective strips that ensure visibility;

(3)  use a lighting device for a night search;

(4)  keep the dog leashed at all times; and

(5)  have in his or her possession the attestation authorizing the tracking dog handler to take part in the pilot project and, at the request of a wildlife protection officer or wildlife protection assistant, identify himself or herself and produce the attestation of his or her capacity issued by the Minister.

M.O. 2022-014, s. 7.

Not in force

In force: 2022-05-12

7. During a search, a tracking dog handler must

(1)  not load the shotgun or rifle until visual contact is made within 100 m of the animal being tracked, and the shotgun or rifle must not have a telescope or laser sight;

(2)  wear a fluorescent orange garment at all times, and for a night search the garment must have reflective strips that ensure visibility;

(3)  use a lighting device for a night search;

(4)  keep the dog leashed at all times; and

(5)  have in his or her possession the attestation authorizing the tracking dog handler to take part in the pilot project and, at the request of a wildlife protection officer or wildlife protection assistant, identify himself or herself and produce the attestation of his or her capacity issued by the Minister.

M.O. 2022-014, s. 7.