Schedule 15A

Regulations made pursuant to the Wildlife Act

Offence

Section

Out of Court Settlement

Bear Harvesting Regulations

1.

Non-resident snaring for bear

4(4)

$452.00

2.

Hunting bear while not being immediately supervised by person authorized by regulations

4(6)(b)

$222.00

3.

Hunting bear without valid Bear Hunting Licence and valid Firearm Hunting Certificate or Bowhunter Hunting Certificate (specify)

4(7)

$222.00

4.

Snaring for bear without valid Resident Bear Snaring Licence and valid Fur Harvesters Certificate or without registration as bona fide fur harvester (specify)

4(8)

$222.00

5.

Hunting or possessing more bear than prescribed bag limit

7(3)

$2407.00

6.

Failing to detach tag from licence

8(1)(a)

$222.00

7.

Failing to indicate date of kill on licence

8(1)(b)

$222.00

8.

Failing to attach tag to bear carcass

8(2)

$222.00

9.

Hunting or snaring bear after tag detached from licence

8(4)

$337.00

10.

Possessing or transporting bear killed by another person without valid permit to transport

9(1)

$337.00

11.

Permitting another person to transport bear without completing permit to transport

9(2)

$337.00

12.

Snaring for bear with illegal trap

10(1)(a)

$337.00

13.

Snaring for bear within 100 ft. (30.48 m) of boundary of common or public highway

10(1)(b)

$222.00

14.

Failing to examine bear snare at least once every day

10(1)(c)

$222.00

15.

Hunting, viewing or photographing bear (specify) at bait site at time other than baiting period at bait site or at bait site not registered with Department

10(2)(a)

$222.00

16.

Locating bait site within prohibited distance from school, dwelling, place of business or public building (specify)

10(2)(c)

$337.00

17.

Locating bait site on privately owned land without written consent of landowner or occupier

10(2)(d)

$337.00

18.

Hunting for bear contrary to the regulations pertaining to bait sites

10(2)(f)

$222.00

19.

Failing to complete and return information return

11(a)

$222.00

20.

Failing to submit lower jawbone or skull of bear

11(b)

$222.00

21.

Contravening terms or conditions contained on licence

12

$222.00

Chignecto Game Sanctuary Regulations

1.

Hunting wildlife in Chignecto Game Sanctuary contrary to the regulations

3(1)(a)

$222.00

2.

Possessing firearm, bow, crossbow, trap, snare (specify) or possessing wildlife in Chignecto Game Sanctuary (specify) contrary to regulations

3(1)(b)

$452.00

3.

Hunting or possessing wildlife in Chignecto Game Sanctuary in excess of prescribed bag limit

4(3)

$682.00

Deer Hunting Regulations

1.

Hunting deer while not being immediately supervised by person authorized by regulations

4(4)(b)

$222.00

2.

Hunting deer without valid authorization required by regulations

4(5)

$222.00

3.

Hunting anterless deer without Anterless Deer Hunting Stamp

5A(1)(a)

$222.00

4.

Hunting anterless deer in Deer Management Zone other than zone prescribed on Anterless Deer Hunting Stamp

5A(1)(a)

$222.00

5.

Failing to ensure head of antlered deer remains attached to front quarter of deer until deer is processed

5A(2)

$222.00

6.

Hunting deer during special open season for bow hunting deer without Bow Hunter Stamp

6(2)

$222.00

7.

Hunting deer with weapon other than bow and arrow fitted with broadhead during special open season for bow hunting deer

6(4)

$452.00

8.

Failing to detach tag from Deer Hunting Licence after deer is killed

8(1)(a)

$222.00

9.

Failing to indicate date of kill of deer on Deer Hunting Licence

8(1)(b)

$222.00

10.

Failing to attach tag to deer carcass until it is registered at deer registration station

8(2)

$222.00

11.

Hunting deer after tag is detached from licence

8(4)

$337.00

12.

Possessing meat of deer family after April 30 without valid storage permit

10(3)

$452.00

13.

Possessing over 6.80 kg of meat of deer family killed by another person without valid storage permit

10(4)

$222.00

14.

Transferring more than 6.80 kg of deer meat to another person who does not hold valid storage permit

10(5)

$222.00

15.

Failing to complete and return information return respecting deer

11

$222.00

16.

Contravening terms or conditions of Deer Hunting Licence

12

$222.00

Deer Registration Station Regulations

1.

Registering deer when not designated as deer registration agent

4(3)

$222.00

2.

Failing to register deer in accordance with regulations

5(1)

$222.00

3.

Failing to personally accompany deer to deer registration station

5(3)

$222.00

4.

Registering deer killed by another person

5(4)

$452.00

5.

Permitting another person to register deer killed

5(5)

$452.00

6.

Registering deer where Deer Hunting Licence not properly completed or deer not properly tagged (specify)

5(6)

$222.00

7.

Failing to register deer within 18 hours of the kill or after leaving camp

5(7)

$452.00

8.

Failing to register deer prior to 6 p.m. of day immediately following close of open season

5(9)

$222.00

9.

Possessing or transporting deer killed by another person

7(1)

$337.00

10.

Possessing or transporting deer carcass which has not been properly registered

7(4)

$337.00

11.

Possessing deer carcass which has no tag or tag not properly stamped (specify)

7(5)

$337.00

12.

Taxidermist possessing deer or part thereof (specify) without proof of proper registration of the deer

7(6)

$337.00

13.

Knowingly registering deer which has been unlawfully taken

8(1)(a)

$452.00

14.

Knowingly registering deer killed by person other than person presenting it

8(1)(b)

$452.00

15.

Knowingly failing to apply stamp or seal to Deer Hunting Licence and tag

8(1)(c)

$452.00

16.

Knowingly failing to complete reverse side of Deer Hunting Licence

8(1)(d)

$452.00

17.

Knowingly failing to report violation of the regulations

8(1)(e)

$452.00

18.

Failing to comply with regulations

8(2)

$337.00

19.

Failing to deliver materials, equipment and signs to Department after appointment as deer registration agent terminated

8(3)(c)

$337.00

20.

Continuing to act as deer registration agent when appointment is revoked

8(3)(d)

$337.00

Dog Hunting and Training Regulations

1.

Training dogs from April 1 to July 1 without valid Dog Training Permit

4(1)

$164.50

2.

Training dogs on Sunday with firearm

4(4)

$222.00

3.

Conducting dog field trials without valid Dog Field Trial Permit

5(1)

$164.50

6.

Hunting raccoons at night with dog without proper permit and licence

7(1)

$222.00

7.

Hunting raccoons at night with light the voltage of which is more than 12 volts

7(2)

$222.00

8.

Hunting raccoons at night without dog

7(4)

$337.00

9.

Hunting wildlife at night with dog

8(1)

$222.00

10.

Hunting bear at night with dog

8(2)

$222.00

11.

Failing to prevent training dog from attacking raccoon

9(1)

$164.50

12.

Transporting in vehicle firearm or bow (specify) that is not encased, as defined in the Firearm and Bow Regulations

9(5)

$452.00

13.

Importing into Province a dog which does not comply with the Animal Disease and Protection Act (Canada)

9(6)

$452.00

14.

Failing to prevent training dog from chasing or pursuing deer or moose

9(7)

$164.50

15.

Contravening terms or conditions contained in permit issued under the Dog Hunting and Training Regulations

10

$164.50

Firearm and Bow Regulations

1.

Possessing swivel or spring gun in wildlife habitat

3(a)

$222.00

2.

Possessing shotgun greater than 10 gauge in wildlife habitat

3(b)

$222.00

3.

Possessing device designed to deaden sound of report of firearm in wildlife habitat

3(c)

$222.00

4.

Possessing crossbow in wildlife habitat

3(d)

$222.00

5.

Possessing in wildlife habitat shot larger than .6096 cm (AAA or No. 4 Buckshot) except rifled slugs or ball during open season for big game

3(e)

$222.00

6.

Possessing rifle or hunting deer with firearm during special open season for bow hunting deer

4(2)(b)

$337.00

7.

Hunting big game with firearm, bow, arrow or ammunition (specify) other than items prescribed by the regulations

4(4)

$222.00

8.

Possessing, in wildlife habitat, a rifle, shot gun slug or ball contrary to regulations

4(5)

$337.00

9.

Hunting small game with firearm, bow, arrow or ammunition (specify) other than items prescribed by the regulations

5(3)

$222.00

10.

Hunting other harvestable wildlife with firearm, bow, arrow or ammunition (specify) other than items prescribed by the regulations

6(4)

$222.00

11.

Hunting fur-bearing animal with firearm, bow, arrow or ammunition other than items prescribed by the regulations

7(4)

$222.00

12.

Possessing firearm or bow (specify) in wildlife habitat contrary to Act or regulations

8(1)

$222.00

13.

Contravening term or condition of permit to transport firearm or bow (specify)

8(3)

$222.00

14.

Possessing uncased firearm in or on vehicle contrary to the regulations

8(4)(a)

$222.00

15.

Disabled person transporting uncased firearm in vehicle

9(9)

$222.00

16.

Disabled person using vehicle to pursue wildlife

9(11)

$222.00

17.

Hunting in contravention of special term or condition contained in Weapon Discharge Permit

9(12)

$222.00

18.

Possessing more than 1 firearm or bow (specify) while hunting which is not unloaded and disassembled or is not unloaded and encased (specify)

10

$222.00

19.

Hunting or discharging firearm or bow (specify) within 804 m of school

11(1)

$337.00

20.

Hunting with or discharging (specify) firearm loaded with rifle cartridge, single ball or slug within 402 m of dwelling, place of business, public building or other place (specify)

11(2)

$337.00

21.

Discharging shotgun loaded with shot or bow (specify) within 182 m of dwelling, place of business, public building or other place (specify)

11(3)

$337.00

22.

Hunting wildlife with firearm or bow (specify) within 182 m of dwelling, place of business, public building or other place (specify)

11(4)

$337.00

23.

Carrying loaded firearm or bow in vessel contrary to the regulations

12(1)

$222.00

Fishing Regulations

1.

Fishing without Resident General Fishing Licence, contrary to the regulations

4(1)

$164.50

2.

Fishing salmon without valid Resident Salmon Fishing Licence

5(1)

$222.00

3.

Fishing Atlantic Salmon while not under immediate supervision of licensed salmon fisherman who holds at least 1 unused tag

5(2)

$164.50

4.

Fishing without valid Non-Resident Fishing Licence

6(1)

$164.50

5.

Fishing salmon without valid Non-Resident Salmon Fishing Licence

6(3)

$222.00

6.

Selling more salmon tags than permitted by the regulations

7(3)(a)

$222.00

7.

Selling numbered tag which does not correspond with licence

7(3)(b)

$222.00

8.

Failing to carry licence and unused tag while fishing Atlantic Salmon

7(4)

$164.50

9.

Failing to produce Salmon Fishing Licence and 1 unused tag for inspection

7(4)

$164.50

10.

Supervising resident under 14 years of age who has untagged Atlantic Salmon

7(5)(b)

$164.50

11.

Possessing Atlantic Salmon tag belonging to another person

7(6)

$222.00

12.

Failing to complete and return information report respecting fish

9(1)

$164.50

13.

Failing to comply with terms or conditions contained in fishing licence

10

$164.50

Fur Buyers, Hide Dealers and Taxidermists Regulations

1.

Possessing fur-bearing animal which is required to be sealed or stamped

4(2)

$222.00

2.

Failing to keep fur buyer records as required by the regulations

5(1)

$222.00

3.

Possessing polar bear hide without official seal from province or Canadian territory where bear taken

6(4)

$452.00

4.

Failing to complete taxidermist records as required by the regulations

8(1)

$222.00

5.

Receiving or possessing wildlife without proof it was lawfully taken

8(5)

$222.00

6.

Contravening terms or conditions of fur buyers, hide dealer or taxidermist licence (specify)

9

$222.00

Fur Harvesting Regulations

1.

Hunting fur-bearing animal while not immediately supervised by person holding Fur Harvesters Licence

3(2)

$164.50

2.

Hunting or possessing fur-bearing animal by person who is non-resident of Nova Scotia

4

$222.00

3.

Trapping or snaring fur-bearing animal during closed season

6(2)

$2407.00

4.

Setting or maintaining snare capable of taking fur-bearing animal during closed season other than underwater

6(4)

$682.00

5.

Hunting, trapping or snaring fur-bearing animal (specify specie) for which there is no open season

6(5)

$2407.00

6.

Possessing pelt or skin of fur-bearing animal (specify) beyond the prescribed possession date

7(1)

$222.00

7.

Possessing pelt or skin of fur-bearing animal (specify specie) for which there is no open season

7(2)

$337.00

8.

Taking greater number of beaver than prescribed for zone

9(2)(d)

$337.00

9.

Killing or possessing fur-bearing animal (specify specie) in excess of prescribed bag limit for specie

9(4)

$2407.00

10.

Failing to have pelt of fur-bearing animal (specify specie) properly stamped or marked

10(3)

$164.50

11.

Possessing pelt or skin of fur-bearing animal which is required to be stamped or marked

10(4)

$164.50

12.

Selling fur-bearing animal in the round without permit

10(5)(a)

$164.50

13.

Possessing fur-bearing animal in the round contrary to the regulations

10(5)(b)

$164.50

14.

Killing beaver, muskrat, mink or otter with fire-arm or bow (specify) contrary to the regulations

11(1)

$222.00

15.

Trapping or snaring on cultivated land or within 182.88 m of dwelling, school, playground, athletic field or place of business (specify) without required consent or authorization

11(3)

$337.00

16.

Trapping or snaring within 182.88 m of another dwelling, school, playground, athletic field or place of business (specify)

11(4)

$337.00

17.

Using body gripping trap with jaw spread greater than 16 cm contrary to the regulations

11(7)

$222.00

18.

Using trapping device (specify type) not approved by the regulations

11(8)

$222.00

19.

Failing to check snare or trap at least once every day

11(9)

$222.00

20.

Using trap equipped with spearing device, teeth, serrations or hooks (specify)

11(10)

$222.00

21.

Using set spring poles or running poles not equipped with killing trap or snare

11(11)

$222.00

22.

Failing to release wildlife accidentally taken or report it to Department Office

11(12)

$222.00

23.

Setting suspended snare contrary to the regulations

11(13)

$164.50

24.

Setting leg or foothold trap contrary to the regulations

11(14)

$164.50

25.

Setting snare for coyote, fox or bobcat within 50 m of bait which is not properly camouflaged or concealed

11(15)

$222.00

26.

Using or possessing a light in a wildlife habitat contrary to the regulations

11(16)

$222.00

27.

Failing to complete and return information return respecting fur-bearing animals

13

$164.50

28.

Contravening terms or conditions of Fur Harvester's Licence

14

$164.50

General Wildlife Regulations

1.

Hunting other harvestable wildlife (specify) contrary to the regulations (specify)

3(3)

$222.00

2.

Contravening terms or conditions of Nuisance Wildlife Permit

5(3)

$222.00

3.

Hunting wildlife other than wildlife specified in Nuisance Wildlife Permit

5(4)

$222.00

4.

Acting as Nuisance Wildlife Operator without licence

5(7)

$337.00

5.

Failing to keep Nuisance Wildlife Operator record required by the regulations

5(11)(a)

$222.00

6.

Failing to file Nuisance Wildlife Operator record in accordance with the regulations

5(11)(c)

$222.00

7.

Contravening term or condit