Hunting License and
Firearms Information
Non Resident Hunting Season 2007
Frequently asked questions about hunting and firearms:
Q. I live outside of Ontario. How do I get a non-resident
license to hunt Ontario?
A. Non-residents of Ontario must present one of the
following to obtain a non-resident license to hunt
in Ontario:
- An Ontario non-resident's hunting license
issued to you after January 1, 1968
- A hunting license
issued to you by a competent authority in any jurisdiction
as a resident of that jurisdiction after January
1, 1968
- An Ontario Hunter Education Examination Report
or Certificate issued to you after January 1,1968
- An
Ontario Hunting License Verification Certificate
showing that you were issued an Ontario License to
hunt, or passed the Hunting License Examination
- A
certificate, issued you after January 1, 1968, by
a competent authority in any jurisdiction, giving
you permission to purchase a resident's hunting license
in that Jurisdiction.
Note: A non-resident who wishes
to hunt in Ontario must be 16 years of age of older.
Q. What do I need to bring my firearms into
Canada?
A. ALL fully automatic
weapons, handguns and pepper spray are prohibited in
Canada.
- You must obtain a gun permit for
your guns. Refer to www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca.
- You may bring a hunting rifle or shotgun
into Ontario for hunting or competition purposes when
you are 18 years of age or older.
- Firearms
must be Registered for a fee of $25. This permit
is valid for a period of 60 days.
- You can also
bring up to 200 rounds of ammunition for
hunting or 1,500 rounds for use at a recognized
shooting competition. Any
amounts of ammunition in excess must be tax paid.
- For
more information contact 1-800-731-400
or (705) 329-7662 or visit the Canadian
Firearms Centre at www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca
For information on traveling to
Canada please visit: www.travelcanada.ca or call
1-800-O-CANADA (1-800-622-6232)
Other information
on Firearms
Big game, including deer, may only be hunted with
a firearm (this includes bows). When hunting deer you
may use or carry only a firearm of the type permitted
for hunting deer during an archery only season, you
may use or carry only archery equipment. You may not
carry a rifle or shotgun for hunting other game species.
However, when hunting deer during a rifle/shotgun season
you may also carry a rifle or shotgun for small game
(in addition to your firearm that meets the specifications
to hunt deer) because it is the same type of firearms.
The following cannot be used for hunting deer:
- A rim-fire rifle
- A shotgun smaller than 20 gauge
when loaded with shot
- A shotgun loaded with shot smaller
than SG or No.1 buck.
Note: It is illegal to hunt deer while they are swimming.
Contact the Canadian Firearms Centre at 1-800-731-4000 or http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/ for more information
about the requirements for firearms ownership, and
firearm licensing.
Q. What are the fees
for a Hunting License in Ontario?
A. License fees from 2006.
License Fees (GST is included in all fees)
- Non-resident's
license to hunt Deer (antler deer only) - $180.00
- Non-resident's
additional game seal (selected WMU's only) - $180.00
- Non-resident's
license to hunt Black Bear - $180.00
Non-residents must have a Black Bear Hunting License
Validation Certificate as well as a black bear hunting
license they must also complete the hunt report that
comes with the certificate and return it to the issuer
of the certificate by November 30 of that same year
of hunt.
Q. Where can I purchase
a non-resident's hunting License?
A. Non-residents hunters who wish to go hunting immediately
may purchase a hunting license at many locations throughout
the province.
Call the MNR office serving that area for the location
nearest you.
Kenora MNR Office
Fort Frances MNR Office
(807)468-2501
(807)274-5337
Q. Do I need an Export permit?
A. Residents and non-residents
must have an Ontario export permit to export deer or
any part of a deer from Ontario. You may obtain an
export permit from most Service Ontario offices in
the area where the animal has been taken. You should
obtain the export permit before reaching a border point
to avoid any inconvenience.
You must keep the game seal attached to the deer while
you are transporting it.
this permit is required to export from Ontario any
part of the deer, including carcass, hide or antlers.
Non-resident's
Export permits ............. $35.00
For more information see the USDA web site at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ncie
Q. What are the regulations for Hunter Orange
in Ontario ?
A. The object of the hunter
orange regulation is to maximize hunter safety without
negatively impacting hunting success. Under this regulation,
ALL LICENSED HUNTERS, INCLUDING ARCHERY HUNTERS hunting
during the gun season for deer and moose, are required
to wear hunter orange. As well, ALL BLACK BEAR HUNTERS
hunting during black bear season are required to wear
hunter orange except when in a tree stand. (this exception
is in place because, unlike deer and moose, black bear
have colour vision.)
MANDATORY!
A HUNTER ORANGE GARMENT AND HEAD COVER MUST
BE WORN.
For further information on the hunting regulations
in Ontario visit the we site at http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/pubs/pubmenu.html#hunting |
