The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reminds dog owners that it is illegal to allow dogs to run loose and chase deer during the non-hunting season.
About Chasing Deer
- It’s very difficult for deer to run in deep snow or on ice.
- A deer chased by a dog can be injured or become exhausted.
Steps to Prevent Dogs from Chasing Deer
- Dog owners are urged to keep their dogs leashed or in enclosures to ensure the safety of both dogs and deer.
- Under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, it is illegal to let a dog run at large in an area inhabited by deer, moose, elk or bear during the closed season.
- It is also illegal to allow a dog to run at large during the closed season for caribou in an area inhabited by caribou.
- Under this legislation, the ministry’s conservation officers may charge dog owners whose dogs are found chasing deer.
Read more on living with deer.
