Firearm requirements: Centre fire rifles must be at least 270 calibers with rifles of the 30 calibers range recommended, such as 300 Magnum, 30-06, 7MM Magnum; bullet weights in the 180 grain range. Hand guns are NOT PERMITTED in Canada
Bows (Compound, Long or Recurve) must have a draw weight of a minimum of 60 pounds; arrow length must be at least 23.6 inches and arrow head must be at least 0.87 at the widest point with a minimum of two cutting edges or straight, sharp, non-serrated, barb-less steel.
Clothing requirements: During the rifle season hunts, a minimum of 400 square inches of uninterrupted Hunter Orange must be worn at all times (except for Bear Hunters while in tree stands). Camouflage or open mesh orange does not meet these requirements. An orange jacket or vest as well as an orange hat do meet these requirements.
Hunters should have a compass or hand held G.P.S., as well as a good pair of binoculars, thermos, flashlight, lighter, warm clothing, good quality rain gear, waterproof insulated boots, gloves/mitts, long underwear. Two-way portable radios are also recommended. Fall hunting weather can be warm & dry to cold, wet and snowy within a few hours; so it is best to be prepared for all variables.
NON RESIDENT HUNTERS must have a current or previous hunting license with them to purchase an Ontario Bear, Moose or Small Game License. Ontario Out Door Cards can be purchased on line at www.outdoorcards.mnr.gov.on.ca RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT hunters must have a Hunters version Outdoors card.
NON-RESIDENT must register all firearms when crossing the Boarder. For further information, please call our office or contact the Fire Arms Centre at 1800-731-4000, web site www.cfc.gc.ca; Canadian.firearms@justice.gc.ca
We trust that this information will prove to be useful in planning your next Big Game Hunt in beautiful,
exciting Northern Ontario. We invite you to enjoy our 'truly Canadian Hospitality' while participating in a remote hunting experience.
