Regulation - LGIC
Amendments to Ontario Regulation 667/98 (Trapping) made under Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 to update technical specifications of relaxing cable restraints used for trapping.
Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 667/98 (Trapping)
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997
Summary of Decision:
We are proceeding with changes to the maximum rating of the breakaway device for relaxing cable restraints (RCR) used for trapping in Ontario. We are not proceeding with changes to the minimum loop diameter at this time.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
Environmental: There are no significant environmental impacts anticipated. The use of RCR devices on the landscape is relatively low and generally limited to addressing human-wildlife conflict (e.g. livestock predation on farms) in areas where other types of trapping devices are ineffective or not permitted. Licensed trappers and farmers would continue to abide by the rules and specifications around RCRs use prescribed in the regulation.
Economy: The proposed amendment would support successful trapping of target animals. Increased efficacy of RCRs is anticipated to support farmers by potentially reducing compensation costs related to livestock predation.
Financial: There are no significant financial impacts anticipated. The use of RCRs is optional for trappers and farmers. Trappers and farmers who possess RCR devices are not required to update their devices, as the regulatory changes are inclusive of the existing device specifications. They can continue to use RCRs with existing specifications or could choose to upgrade their RCR components to the new design specifications with a higher breakaway weight mechanism.
Economy: The proposed amendment would support successful trapping of target animals. Increased efficacy of RCRs is anticipated to support farmers by potentially reducing compensation costs related to livestock predation.
Financial: There are no significant financial impacts anticipated. The use of RCRs is optional for trappers and farmers. Trappers and farmers who possess RCR devices are not required to update their devices, as the regulatory changes are inclusive of the existing device specifications. They can continue to use RCRs with existing specifications or could choose to upgrade their RCR components to the new design specifications with a higher breakaway weight mechanism.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
Proposal Number:
24-MNRF004
Posting Date:
May 24, 2024
Summary of Proposal:
To seek input on proposed regulatory amendments under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act to change design specifications of relaxing cable restraints (RCRs) used for trapping in Ontario. Amendments are specific to the maximum rating of breakaway mechanisms and minimum cable loop requirements.
Contact Address:
Effective Date:
January 1, 2025
Decision:
Approved