Ontario Canada Bear & Moose Hunting Regulations

Welcome . . Bear & Moose Hunting Regulations Big game hunts for black bear & moose are a successful tradition at Canada North Lodge. We offer the finest in accommodations and lodging, fine dining, professional guide service, exceptional equipment and all the amenities that are needed to make a truly memorable trip.

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Ontario Canada Hunting Regulations

Hunter Orange

Fall bear hunters are not required to wear hunter orange while in a tree stand, but must wear hunter orange when traveling to and from their tree stand.

Moose hunters are required to wear hunter orange during the moose hunting season.

We encourage use of hunter orange whenever hunting. Hunter Orange must cover a minimum of 400 square inches above the waist and be visible from all sides. A hunting coat or vest generally meets this requirement. Hunter Orange head cover is also required. Camouflage or open mesh Hunter Orange does not satisfy the requirements. 

Proof of Hunting Experience Required

Licenses for bear and moose are available at the lodge. Mandatory proof of hunting experience is needed for the issuance of an Ontario license. The actual regulations states: A hunting license issued to you by a competent authority in any jurisdiction as a resident of that jurisdiction after January 1, 1968, or a certificate issued to you after January 1, 1968 by a competent authority in any jurisdiction giving you permission to purchase a residents' hunt license in that jurisdiction is required.

A hunter safety certification is otherwise required.

Age Requirement

Ontario regulations state that  residents and non-residents must be 16 years of age or older to be eligible for a license to hunt. 

License Fee's

Non Resident Moose Hunting License - $320.00 Canadian Funds

Non Resident Bear Hunting License - $160.00 Canadian Funds

Export Permit - $35.00 Canadian Funds

Canadian Firearm Registration Requirements

A few years ago the Canada  passed legislation making gun registration mandatory. This site contains all the information concerning the legislation and the process to registering a firearm. Click on the links below for complete information and the forms needed for registering your firearm.

Canadian Firearm Centre

US Visitors/Hunters Firearm Registration form - This legislation requires non-resident hunters to register their firearms when entering with a firearm. It requires filling out a form in triplicate prior to arrival at the border and paying the $50.00 fee. - do not sign the forms until the inspection officer requires the signature.

 The Form - Canadian Firearms JUS 909E

Information  Visitors to Ontario

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources: 

Looking for complete fish  & game regulations, parks, forests and other related information in Ontario? The complete book for hunting or fishing regulations can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate link below.

If you are looking for other information that the MNR can furnish click on the home page link.

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resource - home page

Ontario fishing Regulations

Ontario hunting Regulations

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