OIC Number: 2004 - 223

Date of Order: May 21, 2004

Statute: Wildlife Act

OIC Text: The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources dated April 16, 2004, and pursuant to subsection 113(1) of

Chapter 504 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Wildlife Act, is pleased to amend the Firearm and Bow Regulations made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 89-837 dated July 18, 1989, to clarify that individuals who carry a combination rifle/shotgun while hunting small game or other harvestable wildlife are not permitted to hunt game birds with the rifle portion of the weapon, in the manner set forth in

Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after May 21, 2004.

Department(s): Natural Resources