The 2022 hunting season in B.C. is just around the corner & the Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) draw is now open for applications until Thursday, June 16th, 2022.

Limited entry hunting in BC | Silvercore Outdoors

While we know that cutting our tag is required by law, there is a sort of ethical and legal gray area around what exactly the tag signifies. Understanding the exact legal significance of your tag will help you be a better hunter and help you avoid potential ethical and legal dilemmas.

Hunting Ethics - The Legal Significance of Hunting Tags

Silvercore answers some common CORE Hunter Course questions and provides some helpful resources.

Common CORE Hunter Course Questions and Answers

White water rafting, sheep hunting and living a life of adventure

Surviving the Chilliwack and Conquering the Fraser: Lessons Learned from Two Decades of Wilderness Adventures

In order to hunt Migratory Game Birds in Canada you must have a valid Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit, and a Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp.

Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations 2020-2021

Common diseases you could run into, the risk you face, and what to do if you come into contact with an animal that carries the disease.

Animal Diseases to be Aware of When Hunting

For new and experienced hunters alike, the moments following letting an arrow or bullet loose can be filled with excitement and emotion.

What to do After the Shot is Fired | Silvercore Outdoors

Animals are divided into something called game animals and non-game animals, which means some can be hunted (game animals), while the others cannot.

What Animals Can I Hunt? | Silvercore Outdoors

To help ensure that you are staying on the right side of the law, Silvercore has put together the new hunting regulations that you will need to abide by.

New BC Hunting Regulations 06/2020-06/2022

If you’re new to LEH, here is some information you need: how to apply, where to get your results, any pertinent changes and this season’s LEH!

Limited Entry Hunting, LEH | Silvercore Outdoors

Silvercore has partnered with the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF), and they are now the exclusive supplier of our online CORE Hunter Education course.

BCWF x Silvercore - Online CORE Hunter Education Course

Travis Bader tells a story of a bear encounter while hunting in northern BC.

Bear With Me - A Silvercore Hunting Encounter

Comfort with your firearm, how recoil feels, and shooting from different positions, will give you a better chance at a clean shot.

Proficiency in the Field - Hitting the Mark When it Counts

Just because something may be legal, doesn’t necessarily mean that it is ethical. Understanding the difference comes with maturing as a hunter.

Hunting Ethics - Finding your Moral Compass

While hunting alone, you have one person to keep safe, you. When you are with a group of people, the safety of the group is as equally important as your own.

Hunting with Others - Communication is Key

Silvercore explains where a person can legally discharge a firearm in BC and other province throughout Canada.

Legal Shooting Areas in British Columbia and Canada

As an 18+ adult & BC resident wanting to hunt with a firearm, you are required to pass your CORE Exams, obtain a FWID, and obtain your hunting licence.

What you Need to Hunt with a Firearm in British Columbia

This blog post is designed to be supplemental to the Silvercore Podcast Ep. 54 which covers ballistics, calibre and cartridges for new hunters.

Calibre and Cartridge Selection | Silvercore Outdoors

Getting your hunting licence differs slightly depending on where you will hunt, but in most cases you need to complete hunter education training and testing.

Hunting throughout Canada | Silvercore Outdoors

Hunters don't always prepare for the emotional roller coster that can come immediately after they take the life of an animal, especially for the first time.

Moments After the Shot | Silvercore Outdoors

Hunting in British Columbia is a hunters dream, from the Pacific Coast to the Cassiar Mountains, B.C. offers a variety of game and hunting areas filled with beautiful landscapes and challenges for hunters both new and experienced. 

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