New hunter needs help

[johnwilson94]

Hello Everyone,

I have just moved from the UK to Quebec Canada, I wanted to start hunting with a bow or crossbow. Can anyone tell me if i need a licence to posses and use such a weapon. If anyone can suggest how i get started hunting, that would alos be great. I have been trying to get solid info for 3 months now with no help and cannot find a way into the hunting community.

Many Thanks

[T-man]

You don't need a license to possess a crossbow or a bow. Out west here a crossbow can only be used during firearms season unless you have special exemption status to use one during the archery season (usually the result of a medical condition). Look up a fish and game association in your area you should be able to find information about hunting in your region through them. As well you can go on-line and read the regulations pertaining to Quebec at the government web site. Good luck

[pockets]

there are regulations coming for the use and possession of a crossbow
until then you are fine

[cdn-redneck]

I think you have finally found the right place to look!! There is a wealth of information available here.
http://www.fapaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/regulations/index.htm

http://www.fapaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/publications/chasse/html_2003/

http://www.fapaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/publications/hunting/index.htm

Hope this helps you out and welcome to Bowzone.ca as well