An Act to amend an Act passed in the fourth year of the reign of His late Majesty King George the Fourth, entitled, “An Act for the preservation of Deer within this Province,” and to extend the previsions of the same; and to prohibit Hunting and Shooting on the Lord’s Day. Passed 11th May, 1839.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    2 Victoria – Chapter 12
  • Year
    1839
  • Concepts
    Natural Resources
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    13
  • Description
    This act puts seasonal restrictions on hunting specific species such as deer and quail, and bans hunting on Sundays. It specifies the penalties for breaking these laws, and how judgments against those accused of contravening this act shall be tried.
  • Source
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