Ontario Hunting Rules and Regulations

Watson's Kaby Lodge is located in Ontario, Canada and strictly adheres to the hunting regulations ascribed by Ministry of Natural Resources. Included below are some of the most applicable regulations to a typical Kaby Lodge visitor, for full details read more at the Ministry of Natural Resources Site.

Firearms requirements:

• Centrefire rifles must be at least 270 calibers with rifles of the 30 caliber range recommended,such as
  • 300 Magnum
  • 30-06, 7MM Magnum
• Bullet Weights in the 180 grain range.
• Hand Guns ARE NOT PERMITTED in Canada.

Bow Requirements:

• Compounds, Long Bows, Recurves and Crossbows are all acceptable forms of archery equipment that can be used to hunt in Ontario.
• Compounds, Long Bows and Recurves must have a draw weight of a minimum of 50 pounds, with arrow length of at least 23.6 inches.
• Crossbows must have a draw length of at least 11.8 inches and a draw weight of a minimum of 150 pounds.
• Broadhead’s of at least 0.87 inches at the widest point, along with a minimum of at least two cutting edges of straight, sharp, non-serrated barb-less steel are required for use with all archery equipment.

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 a tree stand).
• 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.
• Scent control clothing and preventative sprays are recommended for both archery and gun hunters.

Recommended Equipment:

Hunters are advised to have:

• a compass and hand held G.P.S.
• a good set of binoculars
• rangefinder
• thermos
• flashlight
• lighter, warm clothing
• good quality rain gear
• 2 pairs of waterproof insulated boots
• gloves/mittens and long underwear
• Two-way portable radios
• disposable and/ or digital cameras to capture your trophy photos
• Fall hunting weather can be warm and dry to cold and snowy within a few hours, so it is best to come prepared for all of the variables.

Licensing:

• Non-Resident hunters must have a current or previous hunting license or valid Hunters Safety Course Certification with them to purchase an Ontario Bear, Moose or Small Game license.
• Resident hunters must have a valid and current Hunters Outdoors Card.
• Non-Resident hunters must register all firearms with the exception of archery equipment, when crossing the Border.  For further information, please call our office or contact the Fire Arms Centre at 1-800-731-4000, web site:  www.cfc.gc.ca, or email at Canadian.firearms@justice.gc.ca

We trust that this information will prove useful in planning your next big game hunting experience in beautiful, exciting Northern Ontario at Watson's Kaby Lodge.  We invite you to come and take part in our truly Canadian Hospitality while you participate in a remote, fair chase hunting experience.

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