TransAlta / Ghost River Gun Ban?

[deerless]

I was planning on going out camping / grouse hunting tonight and tomorrow down the TransAlta road west of Waiparious, but I guess there is a ban on firearms? The website says they still allow hunting though.

Does that mean bow hunting only? Or can I bring my shotgun hunting as long as I'm not target shooting / blasting it everywhere like a moron? Tried to call 310-LAND but they're already closed.

[Dean2]

Originally Posted by deerless

I was planning on going out camping / grouse hunting tonight and tomorrow down the TransAlta road west of Waiparious, but I guess there is a ban on firearms? The website says they still allow hunting though.

Does that mean bow hunting only? Or can I bring my shotgun hunting as long as I'm not target shooting / blasting it everywhere like a moron? Tried to call 310-LAND but they're already closed.

Read the Ban closer. Like the other areas, the ban is for target shooting, hunting with rifle or shotgun still allowed.



There is a temporary target shooting ban in southern edge of Ghost Public Land Use Zone, located near Cochrane and Banff, effective August 29, 2024, until further notice.

Due to recent concerns of unsafe use of firearms, Alberta Forestry and Parks has implemented a temporary ban on target shooting on the southern edge of the Ghost Public Land Use Zone under the authority of the Public Lands Administration Regulation. Target shooting is not permitted in the closure area along TransAlta Road to increase safety for campers and commercial users in the area.

Conservation Officers, government staff and RCMP will be patrolling the area to provide guidance, education, and enforce the closure. Information kiosks along TransAlta Road and signage will also be in place to remind everyone about this change.

During the temporary ban, recreational shooting will still be allowed in other areas of the Ghost Public Land Use Zone.

Failure to follow safe firearms practices is illegal and should be reported to the RCMP or 310-LAND.

Hunting with a license, as defined by the Wildlife Act, remains permitted in the target shooting restriction area.

More information:

Contact Alberta Forestry and Parks:
Phone: 780-310-LAND (5263)
Map of the affected area
Ghost Public Land Use Zone

[Dick284]

Already being discussed here:
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=433535

[I’d rather be outdoors]

Originally Posted by Dean2

Read the Ban closer. Like the other areas, the ban is for target shooting, hunting with rifle or shotgun still allowed.



There is a temporary target shooting ban in southern edge of Ghost Public Land Use Zone, located near Cochrane and Banff, effective August 29, 2024, until further notice.

Due to recent concerns of unsafe use of firearms, Alberta Forestry and Parks has implemented a temporary ban on target shooting on the southern edge of the Ghost Public Land Use Zone under the authority of the Public Lands Administration Regulation. Target shooting is not permitted in the closure area along TransAlta Road to increase safety for campers and commercial users in the area.

Conservation Officers, government staff and RCMP will be patrolling the area to provide guidance, education, and enforce the closure. Information kiosks along TransAlta Road and signage will also be in place to remind everyone about this change.

During the temporary ban, recreational shooting will still be allowed in other areas of the Ghost Public Land Use Zone.

Failure to follow safe firearms practices is illegal and should be reported to the RCMP or 310-LAND.

Hunting with a license, as defined by the Wildlife Act, remains permitted in the target shooting restriction area.

More information:

Contact Alberta Forestry and Parks:
Phone: 780-310-LAND (5263)
Map of the affected area
Ghost Public Land Use Zone

I still don’t get that if they have time to patrol for the closure, why wouldn’t they just patrol for people doing illegal things and leave others that are within the law alone?

[FishOutOfWater]

Originally Posted by I’d rather be outdoors

I still don’t get that if they have time to patrol for the closure, why wouldn’t they just patrol for people doing illegal things and leave others that are within the law alone?

That would require common sense... A commodity lacking in today's Gov't departments.

[I’d rather be outdoors]

Anyone hear any updates or did they just hope apathy would set in?

[Power Wagon]

Sign still there today saying no shooting.