hunting regulations

  Ontario WATERFOWLER HERITAGE DAYS It is proposed to add Mourning Dove and American Woodcock to the list of species that minors may hunt on the Waterfowler Heritage Day in Ontario. This change would provide increased hunting opportunity for youth in Ontario. Currently, Mourning Doves may not be harvested by minors participating in the Waterfowler Heritage Day despite an open season for doves for all other hunters at this time. This change would also allow mentors with the opportunity to educate minors about dove and woodcock hunting practices, ethics, and firearms safety. INCREASE DAILY BAG LIMIT FOR LESSER SNOW GEESERead More

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is proposing two amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Act 1997 that will change the regulations in support of the province’s moose objectives.   The first proposal (012-6075) will aim to enhance and streamline the moose hunting season in southern Ontario. The calf season would be a uniform seven days across the province, changing from the current six day regulation. Proposal (012-6073) is focused on the Coyote and Wolf hunting regulations. This includes the change from game tags to small game licence to hunt Coyote and Wolves in Northern Ontario with a maximum ofRead More