Author: Ontario Hunting Hub Editorial Team

Ontario harvest reports provide the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry with data for managing wildlife populations and seasons.

Ontario hunting regulations for white-tailed deer require keeping at least one antler attached to the skull during transport.

Ontario wildlife regulations detail how to properly notch and attach game tags to avoid fines under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.

Ontario regulations prohibit using dogs to hunt deer, but permit leashed tracking for wounded game recovery under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.

Ontario baiting regulations prohibit white-tailed deer and moose hunting with bait to maintain fair chase and prevent disease.

Ontario hunting regulations explain how to avoid legal trouble when deciding to discharge a firearm or bow across public roads.

Ontario hunting regulations define vehicle restrictions, safety rules, conservation goals, and fair chase principles for the bush.

Ontario muzzleloader rules outline legal minimum calibers, permitted projectiles, and approved ignition systems for hunting.

Ontario crossbow hunting regulations outline specific legal seasons, equipment standards, and Wildlife Management Unit rules for deer, moose, and bear.

Ontario bow draw weight minimums require forty pounds for compound bows and thirty pounds for recurve and longbows when hunting big game.