(SMOOTH ROCK FALLS, ON) OPP officers will be working closely with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Conservation Officers throughout the hunting season to ensure that hunter safety and ethical hunting practices are in the thoughts of all hunting enthusiasts.
Here are some things to consider when planning your day in the bush:
Ensure that you have the appropriate hunting licences for the game that you will be hunting for. It is your responsibility to know the game possession limits for your hunting area, as well as the hunting season dates for your wildlife management area.
Check your Firearms Licence (Possession / Acquisition or Possession Only) to make sure that they are current. You must have a current licence to carry a firearm and have it with you.
When transporting your firearm and ammunition, ensure that both are secured properly. It is an offence to have a loaded firearm in your vehicle, ATV or vessel. It is also an offence to shoot across a roadway.
The more visible you are-the safer you will be. Wear hunter orange as per hunting regulations..
Tell someone where you will be hunting and when you expect to be back. Take a cell phone with you if possible. When walking, let someone know where you will park your vehicle. If you become lost or injured, this will assist searchers in locating you. When lost–hug a tree” and wait for searchers to find you.
Dress for the weather and wear proper footwear. Fall weather can often change quickly.
Be prepared. Pack items such as water