Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Changes to Moose Tag Transfers Considered


Ontario residents have until Thursday to comment on a proposed change that could impact the transfer of moose tags among hunters.

The Ministry of Natural Resources is looking to prohibit hunters from passing their tags onto another in consecutive years.

Wildlife Management Coordinator Tosh Gierek says its based on input received at public meetings last year.

"The way it works right now is that they can transfer a tag as often as they wish," says Gierek. "What we heard from hunters was they had some concerns with that."

If approved, the new regulation could be in place for the 2011 hunting season.