What was a key outcome of the 2004 agreements recognizing Métis hunting and fishing rights?

• A. Métis could hunt and fish for food, and did not need licences
• B. Métis could hunt but only with provincial licences
• C. Métis could fish only with licences
• D. Rights were revoked

Answer: (A)

These agreements recognize that Métis have subsistence harvesting rights. The key outcome is that Métis could hunt and fish for food without needing provincial licences. This supports their traditional practice of obtaining food from the land and waters, while still allowing conservation rules and area/season limits to apply for subsistence use. The licensing rules would still govern non-subsistence or commercial activities, and the rights are tied to specific areas and conditions.