Hunting Regulation Advisory Committee (HRAC)
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The purpose of the Hunting Regulation Advisory Committee is to provide advice and information to Council concerning the discharge of firearms and hunting within the Municipality, in relation to Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw No. 2155, 1974.
Mandate
The HRAC will, consistent with the purpose described above, undertake the following:
- Advise on the necessity, feasibility or desirability of regulating the discharge of firearms on lands within the boundaries of the Municipality, and for which Council has direct responsibility. Issues the Committee may advise upon include, but are not limited to, public safety, land use and zoning changes, and conformity with Provincial and Federal regulations.
- Advise Council with regard to the discharge of firearms by persons engaged in farming or their agents, when firearms are discharged for the purpose of protecting livestock or crops.
- Advise on any proposals with regard to areas that may be considered as open or closed to the discharge of firearms or hunting, with primary consideration being the public's safety.
- Develop, maintain and promote Code of Behaviour for hunters and other recreational users in farming and wildlife habitat areas.
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Meeting Schedule
The HRAC meets two times per year or as required. Note: Meeting dates are subject to change and should be confirmed by calling (604) 946-3220.
- View Committee Meeting Schedule { pdf 25KB }
- View HRAC's Agendas and Minutes
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Membership
The Committee shall consist of eight (8) members appointed or as otherwise directed by Council, who shall serve without compensation as follows:
- Two (2) member of Council (Chair and Vice Chair)
- Six (6) community members, four (4) of whom shall demonstrate familiarity with firearms use, at least one (1) of the six shall be a farm operator in Delta, and at least one (1) of the six shall be a representative of the Delta-Ladner Rod and Gun Club, and one (1) of the six shall be a member of the Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN)
Staff Liaison:
- Community Planning & Development Department
| Current Members | |
|---|---|
| Voting | Cllr. Bruce McDonald, Chair |
| Cllr. Ian L. Paton, Vice Chair | |
| Garry (Yogi) Biggar | |
| Rod Burr | |
| Tony Jacobs (Tsawwassen First Nation) | |
| Mark McDonald | |
| Ken Thompson | |
| Dennis Zentner | |
| Resource Members (Non-Voting) |
Jack Evans, Wildlife Biologist, Ministry of Environment |
| Jack Trudgian, Conservation Officer, Ministry of Environment | |
| Cst. Craig Baltzer, Delta Police | |
| Staff Liaison: | Nancy McLean, Planner - Community Planning and Development |
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