Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary

This annual hunting guide summarizes the rules and regulations for hunting in Ontario. It provides information about hunting licences and fees, as well as up-to-date regulations and seasons for each game species.

Note: PDF size is 14 MB.

Photo of a Moose — **Cover photo:** Mark Raycroft Photography

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Our government recognizes the importance of moose hunting for families and communities in Ontario.

In 2019, we worked closely with Ontario’s Big Game Management Advisory Committee to engage hunters and members of the public on ways to improve moose management.

This includes addressing the many concerns we heard about the past moose tag draw.

We are making improvements that will benefit moose populations and provide a fairer system for allocating moose tags.

For example, the implementation of calf tag quotas across Ontario will allow us to better manage calf harvest and ensure appropriate harvest levels for all parts of the moose population, with the goal of providing additional adult moose hunting opportunities in the future. Improvements to moose management began in 2020 and continue this year.

Learn more about the new points-based tag allocation process, a fairer fee system and changes to tag types and season timing.

You can also learn more about the moose management review and related changes and about the new tag allocation process.

New moose tag process

Application deadlines

Moose: April 30 and July 7
Elk: June 10
Antlerless deer: June 30
Controlled deer: August 31

Mandatory hunter reporting deadlines

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The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry protects Ontario’s biodiversity while promoting economic opportunities in the resource sector and supporting outdoor recreation opportunities.