The Ontario Hunter Education Program will assist you to understand the natural world and become a knowledgeable and responsible hunter. The program provides introduction information about:

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• ecosystems and wildlife management

• hunting laws and regulations

• hunter responsibilities

• identification, biology, management of and hunting techniques for big game, small game and waterfowl. hunting and survival equipment

• the hunter’s role in society

• wild turkey education/training

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The program also reinforces the firearms safety information contained in the Canadian Firearms Safety Course.

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New hunters of all ages must take hunter education training and pass an exam before they can purchase their first hunting licence.

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The curriculum also includes a strong emphasis put on the Annual Hunting Regulations. I will teach you how to find information every year that pertains to all game that you hunt, understanding of wildlife management units (WMU), minimum firearm caliber, crossbow/bow requirements, etc.

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Individuals under 16 years old must file a consent form signed by one parent of guardian before attending the Ontario Hunter Education Course.

 

A consent form is available at this link:

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 Hunter Ed Consent Form.

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