What is the legal hunting age for a youth to hunt in Canada? Does it vary by provinces or completion of hunter safety course?

Thanks
David

I don't know about the other provinces, but in BC 10 is the age where a kid can legally hunt. A non resident 10 year old can go on a guided hunt with parental supervision.

It does vary per province. In Alberta it's twelve I think. Go to www.albertaoutdoorsmen.ca, there is a link to an online copy of the regs there.

Frans

12 yrs old in Manitoba as well...at least for big game or anything that requires a tag.

Thanks for the quick replys, my son is 13 so it looks like he will be good to go. He has already been through hunter safety and has hunted whitetails & hogs here in the US. I will check with Ont rules just to be sure.
Again thanks
David

Just checked my Ontario regs. Looks like the Hunter Apprenticeship Program (12-15 years) is only applicable to Ontario residents.

Check with the Ministry office to be sure, but it looks like he won't be able to hunt here. Too bad.

I just got done reading all of the requirements for non-resident hunting and found that the legal age is 16.
WannabeBwana thanks for the heads up.

David

Yup, it varies widely from province to province.

12 in Saskatchewan