[Conservateacher]

I live in Northeast Washington. Grizzy Bears and cougars. I’m much more concerned about cougars. Especially since the libs in the apartments of downtown Seattle, people who’ve never seen wildlife except a squirrel in the park, voted to outlaw hunting cougars with hounds.
At least we can still arm ourselves.
Canada should be ashamed that people in the outdoors can’t protect themselves.

[irishtenor]

We got grizzlies in Washington? I knew about the black bears, but I didn’t know about grizzlies. I haven’t seen a cougar, but I have seen fresh tracks while biking near Carnation.

[drtom]

This is incorrect.

By federal law, it is legal in Canada to carry a rifle for predator protection in wilderness areas year-round. The only exceptions apply to restricted guns and handguns, which require registration as trapper, tour guide, scout etc.

This federal law might be overruled locally by provincial law and each municipality's shooting regulations. Many municipalities have no-shooting areas and each province has differing laws regarding carrying a rifle out of season. Since in most provinces small game hunting is an almost year-round season, however, it is generally accepted to carry a shotgun and small game license.