Notwithstanding, the humane killing of game farm animals by shooting is acceptable to terminate an animal's pain and suffering. Special conditions apply to farm slaughter. All transport vehicles must have a locking mechanism on the container to prevent accidental opening. Further, deer must have antlers removed prior to shipping and be segregated by sex. Transportation Geographical Restrictions Game farms are restricted on the Queen Charlotte Islands.
Additional conditions apply to reindeer farmed in high-density caribou regions of the province.
The appendices in the Farm Practices Reference Guide provide additional information on the legislation and the publications providing guidelines on game farming in British Columbia. Legislation The Game Farm Act allows specific types of game to be raised for agricultural purposes upon the issuance of a Game Farm License. The Game Farm Regulation establishes specific production and operation criteria relative to the license and its terms and conditions for game farming in the province. Many local governments have specific animal control and meat inspection bylaws that pertain to game farm animals. All Rights Reserved.