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Les diagrammas suivants illustrent la mithode. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 MICROCOPY RESOLUTION TEST CHART (ANSI and ISO TEST CHART No. 2) 1.0 I.I 1.25 Hi 143 I 71 1^ i^ U> u Btuu if 3.2 ■ 4.0 1.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6 A /APPLIED ItVMGE Ine Sv 1653 East Main Street S'iJS Rochester, New York 14609 USA '■i^ (716) 482 -0300 -Phone ^= (716) 288-5989 -Fax ( t[ ONTARIO Q RIIIG and Fishing LAAA/\^ A Digest, alphabetically arranged, with references to the various Statutes and Orders in Council in force on October 1st, 1894. BY A. H. O'BRIEN, M.A., Barrister'at'Laxr. SECOND EDITION. Issued under the authority of the Ontario Fi»h and Game Commissioners. TORONTO; mmmmBm IMIMMI trtMM PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION, The ditificulty of ascertaining the law from the network of original and amended statutes, both of the Dominion and the Ontario Legislatures, and from the various Orders in Council sus- pended and re-enacted, is the reason for the issue of this Digest. With regard to game, the Dominion Parliament has not, nor does it claim, jurisdiction, but with regard to fish ijoth governments now lay claim over all waters within this Province ; at the time, however, of the passing of many of the Acts referred to herein, the Legislature of Ontario claimed jurisdiction over non-navigable and inland waters only, and the Dominion Parliament similarly over navigable streams and the greater lakes. This Digest is a synopsis of the whole law, so far as it relates to the various animals, birds and fish protected by it, and is intended both as a hand-book for the guidance and protection of sportsmen, and also as a book of reference for those whose duty or privilege it is to enforce the laws for the protection of the stock of game in this Province already so much depleted. m a W( iti St Si ju le Toronto, Nov. ist., 1892. A. H. O.'B. PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION. The numerous alterntions, in both the game and fishing laws, made since the publication of the first edition, have necessitated a complete revision of this Digest, and the number of headings, as well as the cross references, have been largely increased. The respective rights of the Dominion and Provincial author- ities to make laws re^rulating fishing are, at the date of writing, still unsettled, but thire is now standing for argument in the Supreme Court of Canada a case stated for the opinion of the judges, which will define the jurisdiction to be exercised by each legislature in both navigable and non-navigable waters. Toronto, Oct. ist, 1894. A. H. O'B. i ii.ij ii »rii . i im n II I ama EXPLANATIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS. "D." following a reference, denotes an Act of the Dominion Parliament. " O." following a reference, denotes an Act of the Legislature of Ontario. "C.O.C." = Consolidated Orders in Council (Dominion) 1889. " D.O.C." followed by the month and day, refers to a Dominion Order in Council. "D.O.C." followed by a year date, refers to an Order m Council bound with the Statutes of Canada of that year. " O.O.C." refers to an Ontario Order in Council of May 26th, 1887. "G.P.A." = "The Ontario Game Protection Act, 1893," bemg 56 Vict. c. 49, O. " R.S.C." = Revised Statutes of Canada, (1886.) "R.S.O." = Revised Statutes of Ontario, (1887.) "ib." = Same reference as the one preceding. " Commissioner " = Commissioner of Crown Lands, (Toronto.) " Minister " = Minister of Marine and Fisheries, (Ottawa.) The words " hunt," " take," and " kill," with regard to game, and " fish for," " catch," and " kill " with regard to fish, are usually interchangeable. All vessels, vehicles, fishing implements, etc., used in violating the Fisheries Act, and also all fish so caught are liable to be con- fiscated. (57 Vict. c. 51, s. 8, D.) Under the Fisheries Act, (R.S.C., c. 95), each day during which an infraction of the Act continues, constitutes a separate offence, (ib. s. 9.) When no reference is given to any particular animal, bird or fish, there is no law relating to it ; but see title " Insectiverous Birds." DIGEST. ANIMAL — No nniinnl of any kind mfiy be killed by a norr-resideiit either of Ontario or Onebec. unless a license is obtained. (G.P.A., s. 14, s-s. i.) See GAME ANIMAL. B/^lj -Small trout imiy be nsed by fishermen for bait- ing traps. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 9, s-8. \.) BAITED LI NES-^y^^ TRAPS. BARFISH —Spears, ji^rapnel hooksi, ne^o^ and nishagrans prohibited. (R.S.C. c 95, s. 14. s s. 8.) Meshes of seines must be three inches wide. (ib. s-s. 10.) BASS — Close season May 10th to June .30th, both days inclusive. (D.O.C. May 13, 1893.) Spears, grapnel hooks, nejirofir and nishagans prohibited. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 14, s-s. 8.) Hook and line only may be used to catch. (55 Vict. c. 10, s. 9, O.) Not more than 1« may be caugrht in one day by one tourist, (ib. s. 5.) When under 10 inches lonff must be returned to the water, (ib. s. 6.) ■apwB" w^,'-i*ss««^ '^jpaatioti^^'^t^nmii^ BEAVERS— May not be killed before Nov. 1st, 1897. (G.F.A.,s. 8.S-S. 2.) Glose season between April Ist and Nov. 1st. (ib. s-s. I.) But see above. See TRAPS. BIRDS — No bird of any kind may be killed by a person not a resident either of Ontario or Quebec unless a license is obtained. (G.P.A , s. 14, s-s. i.) See GAME BIRD~INSECTIVEROUS BIRDS -TI ME - WILD FOWL. BOARD — S'ee FISH AND GAME COMMISSIONERS. BROOK AND RIVER TROUT Close season be- tween Sept. 15th and Jan. 1st. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 9, s-s. (a).) Spears, ^^rapnel hooks, negrog: and nishagrans prohibited, (ib. s. 14, s-s. 8 ) Hook and line only may be used to catch unless net license obtained. (55 Vict. c. 10, s. 9, O.; R.S.C, c. 95, s. 9, s-s. 2.) 50 Brook tront only may be caug-ht in one day by one person. (55 Vict. c. 10, s. 7, O.) 15 lbs. weig-ht only of Brook Trout may be taken in one day by one person, (ib ) Brook trout under 5 inches must be returned to the water, (ib. s.8.) See SPECKLED TROUT. CARIBOU— -yee DEER. CHIEF FISH AND GAME WARDEN -Appointed by Lieut. -Governor in Council, {d I'.A,, s. 12.) May appoint Deputy Wardens on authorization of Board, (ib.) Is a J. P, for the purposes of "The Ontario (Janie Protec- tion Act, i8(;3.'' (ib. s-s. 2.) See WAIIHEN. CISCOES-- Close season Oct, I5tli to Nov. ;JOtli., both days inclusive. (DO.C, 1892; i). x>;v.) CONSTABLES— 6'ee deputy wahdexs. CROWN LANDS Jir© nngranted l.iiids hclonjjinjr to the Province, and include land covered by water. (R.S.O., c. 32,8. 3, s-s I.) CROWN LANDS' AGENTS. -6Ve deputy waudens. CRUSTING.— ^ee DEER. DEER. — Close season Nov. 1.5th to Oct. 20th in following^ year, but no moose, elk, reindeer or caribou may be hunted before Oct. 25tii, 18t)5. (G.P.A. s. 2, s-s. I.) Only 2 deer, moose, elk, reindeer or caribou may be taken in one season by one person. P>ut this does not apply to deer which are private property. (ilx s-s. 3.) Huntin;^ by crusting- or when deer are yardinjf i^ Pro- hibited, (ib. s-s. 4.) No person may transport or have in possession, except from Oct. 20th to Nov. 22nd, any wild deer, skin or venison, unless accompanied by affidavit that same was taken during open season, (ib. s-s. 5,) 8 No deer of any kind may bo taken or killed for ex- portation, or be exported out of Ontario. This does not apply to deer the private property of any person, and killed by him or with his consent and upon his own lands, (ib. s. 6 ; 57 Vict. c. 33. s. 16, I).) Traps, etc., may not b« set for. (G P.A. s. 7.) Sac. DOGS EXPOUI'ATION. DEPUTY WARDENS, appointed by Board or Ciiivf Game Warden. (G.P.A. s. 12, s-s. i.) To seize all birds and animals m possession of any person contrary to G. P. Act. and to brint,^ such person before a J. P. (ib. s. 15, s-s. i.) To search any receptacle in which they believe game taken out of season is hidden, (ib. s-s. 2.) May arrest any person violating the game laws in their presence, (ib. s. 16, s-s. i.) Persons with power of deputy wardens. Sheriffs, deputy-sheriffs, constables, police, wood rangers, Crown Lands' agents, timber agents, lire wardens, and fishery inspectors or overseers are vested with all the powers of deputy wardens, (ib. s-s. 2 ) DOGS.~^^o hound or dogr accustomed to pursue deer allowed at larjfe where deer are found, during close season for deer. (G. P. A., s. 2, s-s. 2.) Any hound or dogr runningr deer during the close season may be killed on sight by any person, who shall not be liable to damages for so doing, (ib.) DUCKS. 'C)lose season between Dec. 15th aud bept. l»t. (G.FJi- 5. 3, 5-s. i id.j.j , .*Wv- and Not more than 400 may be killed in one season by one person, (ib. s-s. 3.) KilUiiu: i>om siiil boats or ^team yachts pro- hibited, (ib. s. 4, s-s. I.) Kililn^ by batteries, swivel ffiiiis and sunken punts prohibited, (ib ) See EXPORTATION - LICENSE - TIME - TRAPS. DYNAMITE — .'?pp explosives. EELS- ^'«^y ^o can;;rht by weirs and mill-dams, but not so as to deprive other weirs of a share in the run of eels. (R.S.C, c. 95, s. 14, s-s. 4.) May not be taken by spear or torc-h durinir October and November in any waters frequented by salmon or trout. (D.O.C., June 19, 1894,) EGG3 —of game birds may not be taken, destroyed, or had in possession at any time. (G F.A., s. 4, s-s. 3.) Bat see below. Ornitbologrists and biolojjlsts may obtain from Chief Game Warden a permit to collect eg^s at any time tor the bond fiih purpose of study. (52 Vict. c. 50, s. 6, O. ; 57 Vict. c. 57, s. 5, O.) ELK — '^ci"Jir dams or floodjjratcs of a lish pond, or putting in liiuo to destroy lisn, is a misde- meanor. (R.S.C. c. 168, s. 34.) FISH POUNDS —*^eP ILLEGAL CONTRIVANCES. FISHERY INSPECTORS AND OVERSEERS- see DEPUTY WARDENS. FISHERY OFFICERS Ctovenior in Council may appoint, who liave powers of J. P.'s. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 2; s. 17, s-s. 7.) May reqnire lish- ways to be made in dams, where directed by Minister, (ib. s. 13, s-s. i.) May prescribe distance between fisliery limits. (ib. s. 14, s-s. II.) May convict on view, detain any fishing materials unlaw- fully in use, and search any vessel or place for this purpose, (ib. s. 17.) Local officers to settle disputes abont flshinf? limits, etc., and the position or use of nets. (ib. s. 17, s-s. 5,) FISH WAYS — Every dam, slide or obstruction across any stream must, when the Minister considers it necessary, be provided with a fish way by the owner or occu- pier ; the place and form whereof maybe prescribed by the Fishery Officer. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 13, s-s. i.) 12 Must be kept open and supplied with water, (ib. s-s. 3.) Fish may not be caujjrht in. (RS.C. c. 95, s. 14. s-s. 6; 55 Vict. c. 10, s. II, O.) FOREIGNER-'^e« Lie ense. GAME BIRD AND GAME ANIMAL means a bird or anmull protected by the provisions of "Ihe Ontario Game Protection Act, 1893." (G.P.A., s. 28.) Close season between Dec. 15th and Sept, 15th for game birds and animals not otherwise provided for. (ib. s. 3., s-s. I. (a).) Traps, nets, snares, «ins, baited lines, etc., may not be set for any game bird or animal, and if set may be destroyed by any person without incurring any liability therefor, (ib. s. 7.) GEESE -Close season between May 1st and Sept. 15th. (G.P.A., s. 3. s-s. I. (c.).) May not be killed by batteries, swivel guns or snnken punts, (ib. s. 4, s-s. i.) See TI.HE- TRAPS. G I i 4 S — See N ETS - TUxVPS. GRAPNEL HOOKS-6YeSPEARiAC. GRAYLING-Hook and line only may bo used to catch, unless net license obtained. (O O.C ) ^..*-.r- .niourt uonwon bc^tween Dec. 15th and Sept. 15th. (G.F.A. s. 3, s-s. i. (a)) See TIME -TRAPS. 13 HARES -Close season between Dee. 15th and Sept. 15th. (G.P.A.,s. 3, s-s. I (a).) Cotton-tail rabbit may be destroyed, (ib. s-s. 4) See RABBITS -TRAPS. HERRING -Close season Oct. 15th to Nov. »Oth, both days inclusive. (D.O.C 1892, p. xxv.) Spears, ^-rapnel hooks, ne^yoj; and uishaffans pro- lubited. (R.S.C.c. 95, s u, s-s. S ) Hook and line only may be used to cateh, unless net license obtained. (O.OC.) H OU N D — ^^cf DOGS. lCE-^i«l^i«»«? for speckled tront throujjh the ice prohibited. (D.O.C. 1892, p. xxxvu.) ILLEGAL CONTRIVANCES -Bajy-nets, trap-nets and fish pon..ds prohibited. (R SC. c. 95, s. 14, s-s. 7.) Spears, j^^apnel hooks, nejrojr ami nisha^ans P^o hibited lor caichin- salmon, trout or lunKe, maskinonse, winaniche, bass, barhsh, pickerel, -white-hsh, hernng or shad. (ib. s-s. 8 ) Batteries, swivel sn.is and sunken punts for killing swans, geese or ducks, prohil)ited. (G P.A. s. 4- s-s. i) May be destroyed by any person without being liable for damages, (ib. s. 7.) Torchlifjht fishingr prohibited. (O.OC) Set TRAPS. INDIANS -Game laws do not apply to Indians or settlers in an unorganized township, or territory divided into townshins when the sranie is killed for their own food. '(G.l^A. s. 27 ; 57 Vict. c. 57, s. 6, O) 14 May fish with nijj^ht lines and set lines in certain cases. (55 Vict. c. lo, s. 14, O.) INSECTIVEROUS BIRDS - Killing:, woiindincr or catch in^r any bird is {)rohibitc(l, except hawks, crows, blaclcbirds, Eii<>rlish sparrows, and ^nmc birds in their open ^2ason. (52 Vict. c. 50, s. 2, s-s. i) ; Init robins attackin«>r fruit may be killed, (ib. s-s. 2.) Ornitholo;*-ists and biolo;>rists may obtain from Chief Game Warden a permit to take birds other than those above mentioned, (ib. s. 6 ; 57 Vict. c. 57, s. 5.) LAKE TROUT — Close season between Oct. 16th and Dec. 1st. (R.S.C. c. 915, s. 9, (a.).) Spears, grrapnel hooks, negog and nishasrans prohibited, (ib. s. 14, s-s. 8 ) May not be taken by nets etc., without a license* (55 Vict. c. 10, s. 10, O.) LEASE —iee LICENSE. LICENSE— Fishing with nets prohibited without a lease or license. (C.O.C. p. 656 ; 55 Vict, c. 10, s. 10, O.) Minister may issue lease or license for fishing, but if for a term exceeding 9 years, it must be under authority of the Governor-in-Council. (R.S.C, c. 95, s. 4.) Foreigrners may not fish for Bass, Maskinonge, Pike, Perch (Pickerel) or Trout without an angrler's permit issued by the local fishery officer, under authority of Minister. The fee is $5 for 3 months, or $10 for 6 months. Such permit must have holder's name on it ; is not transferable; and must be produced whenever demanded by a fishery officer. Only i fishing line with not more than \ 15 3 hooks may be tisod. Only 12 l)ass, pike or perch (pic.UercI). 20 tn)ut and 4 niaskinonge may be taken in a day. No bass, pike, or perch ^pickerel), must be under 10 inches, or trout under 6 inches, or if such be caught must be returned to the water, ahve if possible. Under such permit no fish may be exported or sold. PiTsons lioldiiiir leases of flshingr rlffhls are not affected by the above re<;ulalions. Foreijirners temporarily domiciled in Oiinada who employ Canadian boats and boatmen do not recpiire the above permit. (" Temporardy domiciled" — stoppmg at (^anadian hotels or boarding houses.) (D.O.C., June 30, and Aug. 1, 1894.) Non-r<"sident must obtain a fishing permit from Commissioner. (O.OC) Commissioner may issue fishery leases and fishing licenses, subject to Orders in Council, to fish in any waters belonging to the Province. (R.S.O., c. 32, s. 3, s-s. 5.) Such leases shall be for not more than 5 years and shall be made to the highest bidder, who shall pay an annual rental therefor in advance, (ib. s-s. 5, 6.) Leases may not be transferred without consent of Commissioner, (ib. s. 7.) Fishing lease extends 60 feet inland from water. (O.O.C.) Non-residents of Ontario or Quebec may not hunt any bird or animal without a license signed by the Chief Fish and Game Warden, and counter- signed by the Provin» Secretary or his deputy, and such license must have endorsed on it the signature of the person to whom it is granted. The license fee is $25 and such license is for one season only. (G.P.A., s. 14, s-s. i.) i6 I The license may be required to be produced by any person at any time. (ib. s-s. 2.) A non-resident may tnke 50 ducks out of the Pro- vince if killed by him, provided he has .he above license and also obtain a permit from a warden, (ib. s-s. 3.) Permit to hunt may be grunted free to a j^uest of a resident for a term not exceeding one week, by the Provin- cial Secretary, (ib. s. 14, s-s. 4.) LORD'S DAY— -See SUNDAY. LUNGE —-See MA8KINONOE. MAGISTRATE may convict on view for an oflFence under Game Protection Act. (G.P.A., s. 17.) MASKINONGE— Olose season April 15th to June 15th, both days inclusive. (C.O.C., p. 655.) Hook and line only may be used to catch. (55 Vict. c. 10, s. 9, O.) Spears, grapnel hooks, negog and nishagrans prohibited. (R.S.C., c. 95, s. 14, s-s 8.) M I LL- D A M S — sw EELS. IMI O O S E — Sf^e DEER . M use ALLONGE — See maskinonge. MUSKR AT — Close season between May Ist and Jan. 1st., and no munkrat may be shot during: April. (G.P.A. s. 8, s-s. i ; 57 Vict. c. 57, s. 2, O.) Muskrat houses may not be destroyed or injured, at any time ; hut see next pa^e. i «7 ^ i Muskrats destroylnfir property may be killed at any time by owner of property, and also when there is a proba- bility of their injuring dams or drainage embankments. (G F.A., s. 8, s-s. I.) See Til APS. f^ETS — F*shS»iff with nets or other apparatus prohibited without licens-e from Minister. (C.O.C. p. 656.) Snares for catching fish prohibited, (ib. p. 655) Pound nets prohibited except under license. (D.O.C. i8g2, p XXX.) Purse nets prohibited. (51 Vict. c. 43. s. i, D.) SwinsT ne's for salmon prohibited. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 8, s s 5 ) Gill nets must have 5-inch meshes for salmon trout or whitetish. and must not be within two miles of any seining ground, (ib. s. 10, s-s. 3.) Boats must not destroy or injure, (ib. s. 14, ss. 2.) Must not obstruct navlsratlon. (ib.) Main channel of stream must not be obstructed by. (ib. s-s. 4.) Ba^-nets, trap-nets a:id fish pounds prohibited. (ib. s-s. 7.) Seines for barfisli must have 3-inch meshes, (ib. s-s. 10.) Seines for whiteflsh must have 4-inch meshes, (ib. s. 10, s-s. 4.) Seines, nets, tc, must be raised to admit free pas- sage of fi^h, from 6 p m. Saturday, to Monday at 6 a.m. (57 Vict. c. 51. s. 4, D.) Traps, nots, snares, grins, baited lines, etc., may not be set for game birds or animals, at any time, and i8 may be destroyed by any person without incurring any liability therefor. (G.P.A., s. 7.) PoNHa^e of flsJi iiiiiMt not be obntructed unduly by nets, weirs, etc. (O.O.C. ; 57 Vict. c. 51, s. 5, D.) See ILLEGAL CONTRIVANCKS- TRAPS. NIGHT LINES -Prohibited witlioiit a license. (55 Vict. c. 10. s. 10, ().) May be used by Indian g and set tiers in certain cases, (ib. s. 14.) NIGHT TIME -See TIME. NON-RESIDENT means a person not resident in Ontario. See LICENSE -TOURIST. OTTER— May not be killed before Nov. 1st, 1897. (G.P.A. s.8,s-s. 2.) Close season between April Ist and No*, ist (lb. s-s. I.) But see above. See TRAPS. PARTRIDG'£- Close season between Dec. 15tli and Sot 15th. (G.P.A.. s. 3, s-s. i. (a.).) But see helow. May not b? k Id iiil S«?»t. 15tli, 1897, no matter where killed v.i irc>curecl. vi)7 '^•ct. c. 57, s. i, O.) See EXPORTATION - TIME- TRAPS. PENALTIES AND FINES -One-half of every flno will be paid to prosecutor or person on who^e evidence the conviction is made. (G.P.A., s. 22 ; 55 Vict. c. 10, s. 28, O. : and for penalties generally, see R.S.C. c. 95, s. 21 ; 19 R.S.O. c. 32, ss. 9, 24, 26. 27, 30 ; 55 Vict. c. 10, ss. 10, 12, 13, 21, O. ; 57 Vict. c. 51, ss. I, 6, 7, 10, U.) PERCH " Hook and line only niny be ngcrt to catch, unless net license obtained. (O.O.C.) (55 RMIT — CJoninilHsioner may j^nint, t > (i h in water adjoining Crown Lands, for one month. (I^ S.O. c. 32, s. 18) Provincial Secretary may ^'rant, to a guest of a resi- dent, free of charge, for one week. (G.P.A., s. .4, s-s. 4 ; 57 Vict. c. 57, s. 4.) See LICENSE. PHEASANTS -Close season between Dec. 16th and Sept. 15th. (G.RA., s. 3, s-s. i.(a.).) English a. id Mongolian pheasants may n«tt be killed before Sept. 15th, 1897. (ib. s-'s. 2.) C3e TIME -TRAPS. PICKEREL(Dore) — Close season April 15th to Uay 15th, both days inclusive. (CO C. p. 655.) Spears. $;rapnel hooks, negro;? nnd nishagrans pro- hibited. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 14, s-s. 8 ) Hook and line only may be nsed to catch. (55 \ ict. c. 10, s. 9, U.) PIKE —Hock and line only ma. be nsed to catch, unless net license obtained. (O.O.C.) PLOVER —Close season between Dec. 15th and Sept. 15th. (G.P.A., s. 3, s-s. I. (a).) ^ee TIME -TRAPS. 20 POISON —Klllinjf any grame animal by poison pro- hibited. Poison, poisoned bait, etc., must not be exposed in any locality to which dogs or cattle might have access. (G.P.A., s. 5.) Poisonous matter, lime, chemicals, decaying- fish and sawdust must not be thrown into any water frequented by fish. (57 Vict. c. 51, s. 6, D.) Poisons or lime may not be used to kill fish. (55 Vict. c. 10, s. 12, O.) Putting: lime or any noxious material in a fish pond is a misdemeanor. (R.S.C. c. 168, s. 34.) PO LICE— See. DEPUTY WARDENS. .POLLUTION OF FISHING GROUNDS -Sawdust, coal ashes, ballast, stones, lime, chemicals, poisonous matter, dead fish, etc., may not be thrown into any water frequented by fish, and no offal, decayed leaves or fish may be left upon any beach. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 15, s-s. I ; 57 Vict. c. 51, s. 6, D.) POSSESSION —No person may transport or have in possession any deer, skin or venison, except from Oct. 20th, to Nov. 22nd, unless accom- panied by an affidavit that same taken during open season. (G P.A., s. 2, s-s. 5.) No person shall have in possession during: close season any game bird or animal, but such may be exposed for sale for 5 days only after open season has expired, and may be had in possession for the private use of the owner and his family at any time. (ib. s. 4, s-s. 4.) 21 No person shall have in possession any fish in close season, except for the first 5 days thereof only. (55 Vict. c. 10, s. 13, O.) Snipe, woodcoclt or partridge may not be kept for sale or sold till Sept. 15th, 1897, or quail or wild turkey till Oct. 16th, 1897. (57 Vict. c. 57, s. 1,0.) Persons masked or disguised may not have tire arms in their possession when near any shooting ground. (U F. A., s. 25.) prairie: fowl- May not be killed before Sept. 15th, 1897. (G.P.A.. s. 3. s-s. 2 ) Close season between Dec. 15th and Sept. 15th. (lb. s-s. I. (a.)-) See EXPORTATION -TIME-TRAPS. QUAIL- May not be sold till Oct. 15th, 1897, no matter where killed or procured. (57 Vict. c. STjS-^'i ^^•) Close season between Dec. 15th and fSfcfe. 15th (G.P.A., s. 3, s-s. I (b.).) lUit see above. See EXPORTATION -TIME TRAPS. RABBITS — May be destroyed at any time. (G.P.A, s. 3, s-s 4.) See HARES, RAIL — Close season between Dec. 15th and Sept. 15th. (G.P.A, s. 3, s-s. i.(a).) RAINY RIVER DISTRICT- Gill nets may be used by settlers in certain hikes under certain rondiiions. (D.O.C. March 31, 1894) 22 REINDEER See DEKK. RESIDENT-Where used in this Dii^est means a person residiiij.- in Ontario, unless otherwise stated. iVee I.ICEN8E. RIVER TROUT — .^ee imooK and riveii trout. SABLE May not be linnted by anyone except a resident either of Ontario or Oucbec. (G.P.A., s. i, s-s. i.) SALE OF GAME —.See possession. SALMON -Close season Ani^. |st to April 30th, but maybe can<;ht by fly flshinj,^ with rod and line to An«-. 3Ist in addition. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 8. s-s. i.) Fonl or unelean salmon, fry, parr and sinolt may not be eanffht at any time. (ib. s ss. 2, 3.) 3Inst be three pounds in ueiiL-ht at the least, (ib. s s 3.) Meshes of nets must be 5 inches wide. (ib. s-s. 4.) Swinf>r nets prohibited, (ib. s s. 5.) ^^'nrl^', Jri'^^ru ^'*^'''' '*^«^^^ '^"d nishaffaus prohibited, (ib. s. 14, s-s. 8 ) SALMON TROUT -Close season Nov. 1st to 30th both days inclusive. (D.O.C. 1892, p. xxxvi.) * Gill nets must have 5-inch meshes. (R.SC c 0; S. 10, s-s. 3.) V • . . ^5, Spears, ffrapnel hooks, neffo^ and nisha^ans prohibited, (ib. s. 14, s s 8.) Hook and line only may be used to catch, unless net license obtamed. (R.S.C, c. 95, s. 9. s-s. 2 ; O.O.C.) 23 May not be taken by nets, etc., without a license. (55 Vict. c. lo, s. lo, O.) SAWDUST — See POISON - POLI.L riON OF FISHING G HOUNDS. SEINES — See NETS. SETTLERS — Cr«*>"© laws do not apply to, in unor^nn- ized townships, or territory not divided into townships, if granie killed for food, and not to sell. (G.P.A, s. 27 ; 57 Vict. c. 57, s. 6, O.) May use nij,'ht lines and set lines m certain cases (55 Vict. c. 10, s. 14, O.) SHAD — Spears, jfrapnel hooks, nejjoff and niulia- grans prohibited. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 14, s-s. 8.) SHERIFF — 6'ee DEPUTY WARDENS. SNARES — '^ee NETS TRAPS. SNIPE— Close season between Dec. 15th and Sept. 15th. (G.P.A., s. 3, s-s. I. (a.) ) May not be sold till Sept. I.lith, 1897, no matter where killed or procured. (57 Vict c. 57. s. i, ().) See EXPORTATION. SPAWNING- CJatchinjf fish dnriiijr spawning time, or disturbing- spawning? beds prohibited. (O.O.C.) SPEARING — Salmon, tront, Innjre, niasklnonjrp, winaniche, bass, barfish, pickerel, whitelisli, herring: or shad, may not he taken by means of spenr-. grapnel hooks, negog or nishagans. (R.S.C. c. 95, s 14, s-s. 8.) 24 SPECKLED TROUT -Close season Sept. 15th to May 1st., both days inclusive. (D.O.C. 1892, p. xxxvi.) Fishingr throuffh ^ho ice prohibited, (ib. p. xxxvii.) Hook and line only may be n^ed to catch. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 9, s-s. 2 ; 55 Vict. c. 10. s. 9, O.) 50 only may be cang^ht in one day by one person, (il). s. 7.) 15 lbs. weifrht only may be taken in one day by one person, (ib) 5 inches in lengrth or less must be returned to the water, (ib. s. 8 ) Spears, grrapnel hooks, negrogr and nishagans pro- hibited, (ib. s. 14, s-s. 8) SQUIRRELS — (Black and Grey) — Close season be- tween Dec. 15th and Sept. 15th. (G.RA. s ^ s-s. I. (a.).) ' ^' See TRAPS. STURGEON —Taki;i«^ with nets prohibited without a license. (55 Vict. c. 10, s. 10, O.) SUNDAY -Hnntintf prohibited. (RS.O. c. 20^. s 1 Cr.V.A., S.24.) * ^' Fishins- prohibited. (R.S.O. c, 203, s. 5.) Nets, seines, weirs, etc., must be raised between Saturday 6 p.m. and Monday 6 a.m. (57 Vict. c. 51, s. 4, D.) SUNRISE AND SUNSET-6>^ time. SWANS— Close season between May 1st and Sept. loth. ((i.P.A.. s. 3, s-s. I. (c.).) ^5 Killing by batteries, swivel tiinm and sunken punts prohibited, (ib. s. 4, s-s. i.) See TIME -TRAPS. TIMBER AGENTS— ^'ee deputy wardens. TIME — Between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise no j;:inie bird may be killed. (G.P.A., s. 4, s-s. 2.) Hunting on Sunday prohibited, (ib. s. 24 ; R.S.o. c. 203, s. 4.) Fishing on Sunday prohibited. (R S O. c. 203, s. 5.) Nets, seines, weirs, etc., must be raised from 6 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday. (57 Vict. c. 51, s. 4, D.) Information must be laid within li months of the commission of the offence, (G.P.A., s. 20, s-s. i ; 55 Vict. c. 10, s. 27, O.) TORCHLIGHT -Fishiuff by, proliibited. (00. C.) TOURIST i^ o"6 w^^o temporarily visits a locality 5 miles distant from his residence. (ssVict. c. 10, s. 4, O.) May not take more tiuin 12 bass in one day, and any bass less than 10 inches lonjjr must be returned to the water. (55 Vict. c. 10, ss. 5, 6, O.) TRANSPORTATION --see possession. TRAPS —Nets, snares, gins, baited lines, etc., may not be used at any time to take any kind of deer, grouse, pheasants, prairie fowl, partridjje, woodcock, snipe, rail, plover, black and grey squirrels, hares, quail, wild turkeys, swans, geese or ducks ; and such traps, etc , may be 20 destroyed at any time by any person without incurring any liability therefor. (G.P.A., s. 7.) Traps, snares, ffiiis, etv., iinist not be set in close season for beavers, otters, or muskrats. (ib. s. 8, s-s. i.) Traps, etc., for fish may not be set without a license. (55 Vict. c. 10, s. 10, O.) See ILLEGAL CONTUIVANCES. TRESPASS — ^^o person may enter j^rovvinj*- grain or permit his do|,^s to, without owners pernlission, or hunt or shoot npon another's land after being notified by owner not to. (G P.A. s 9.) ** Owner or occupant may give notice to trespassers verbally or m writing, or by maintaining in at least two con- spicuous places near the borders of premises to be pro tected, two sign boards, each at least i ft. square, containing the notice, " Hunting or shooting on these lands forbidden under Ontario Game Laws." (ib.) No person may fish in leased premises. (RSO. c. 32, s. 26.) TROUT Small trout for baiting traps may be used by hshermen. (K.S.C. c. 95. s. 9, s-s .4.) Hee BROOK AND RIVER TRODT-LAKE I HOLT - SAL- MOX TROUT -SPEIKLED TROUT. TULIBEE-Hook and line only may be used to catcli, unless net license olnained (O.O.C.) TURKEYS (Wild) -May not be killed before Oct loth, 1897. (G.P.A., s. 3, ss. 2.) ' May not be sold before Oct. 15tli, 1897, no matter where killed or procured. (57 Vict, c, 57, s. i, O.) a 27 Ologe season between Dee. 15th and Oct. 15th. (G.P.A., s. 3.) But see above. See EXPORTATION - TIME- TRAPS. WARDENS — Appointed by Lient. -Governor in ^"""" cil, and not to exceed 4 in number. (G.P.A., s. 12.) Are J. P.'H for the purposes of " The Ontario Game Protec- tion Act, 1893." (ib. s. 12, s-s. 2.) May convict on view for an offence under above Act. (ib. s. 17.) Chief Fish and Game Warden: A. D. Stewart, (Hamilton.) Wardens: J. H. Wihnott (Beaumaris, MuslS:)ka) ; H. K. Smith (Belleville) ; John A. Gill (Dunnville) ; F. C. Quallms (Leamington). See CHIEF PISH AND GAME WARDEN - DEPUTY W^AR- DENS. WATER FOWL — Close season between Dec. 15th and Sept. 15th. (G.P.A., s. 3, s-3. i. (a.).) Hunting from sail boats or steam yachts pro- hibited, (ib. s. 4, s-s. I.) »SVe TIME -WILD FOWL. WEIRS — -Sec EELS -SUNDAY. WHITEFISH —Close season Nov. 1st to 30th, both days inclusive. (D.O.C. 1892, p. xxxvi.) Fry may not be destroyed. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 10, s-s. 2.) Gill nets must have 5-inch meshes, (ib. s-s. 3.) Seines must have 4- inch meshes, (ib. s-s. 4.) Spears, n^rapnel hooks, negog- and nishagans pro- hibited, (ib. s. 14, s-s. 8.) 28 fiook and line only may be used to catch unless net license obtained. (O.O.C.) May not be taken by nets, etc., without a license. (55 Vict. c. lo, s. 10, O.) WILD FOWL— No ffame bird or wild fowl may be killed between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise. (G.P.A., s. 4, s-s 2.) Killing* by batteries, swivel guns, or sunken punts prohibited, (ib. s. 4, s-s. i.) See WATER FOWL. WOLVES — $10 will be ptiid by the County Treasurer to any one producing the head of a wolf before a J. P., and proving that the wolf was killed within the county. (R.S.O. c. 223, s. 2 ; 55 Vict. c. 59. s. I, O.") In Algoma, Muskoka, Ni pissing, Parry Sound and Thunder Bay Districts the wolf's head may be produced to a Judge, Magistrate, Sheriff, Crown Lands or Free Grant Agent, or Division Court Clerk, (ib.) WOODCOCK — Close season between Dec. 15th and Sept. 15th. (G P.A., s. 3. s-s. I. (a.).) May not be sold till Sept 15th, 1897, no matter where killed or procured. (57 Vict. c. 57, s. i, O.) See EXPOR r ATION - TIME - TR APS. WOOD RANGERS. YARDING — iSee DEER. YOUNG of any fish may not bo caug^ht, sold or had in possession. (R.S.C. c. 95, s. 14, s-s. 9.)