In advance of hunting season, the Government of Saskatchewan has introduced a number of changes to The Wildlife Regulations, including improvements for people with mobility impairments using a motorized wheelchair for hunting.

Environment Minister Warren Kaeding says, “Hunters will be able to take advantage of new technologies in motorized mobility equipment, without the requirement of obtaining a permit to use the equipment.

In 2020, mobility options for hunters with physical disabilities expanded to include the use of a motorized wheelchair, but permits were still needed.

Other amendments included in The Wildlife Regulations Amendment Act, 2021 will:

• Prohibit the feeding of dangerous animals, to help alleviate increased concerns related to dangerous wildlife in the province.  This includes feeding wildlife on the side of the road.  This prohibition will not apply to the use of bait for hunting or trapping purposes, conducting agricultural activities or operating licensed landfills.
• Authorize the use of a Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) identification number to identify hunting baits and stands on Crown lands, as an alternative to an individual’s full name and address.
• Authorize the disposal of inedible or diseased wildlife specimens to simplify the removal of carcasses deemed unfit for human consumption, including specimens infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD).

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