The search for the perfect deer hunting ground The first steps to successful deer hunting are finding the right territory and choosing the right spot to lie in wait for your game. Several factors have to be taken into consideration before setting up your blind. Before you even explore your territory, examine the relevant topographical maps to get an idea of which areas the animals are likely to travel through. A pass between two steep hills opening onto a plain could be a well-travelled deer route. The next step is to walk the territory in the early spring, as soon as the snow has melted and before the leaves appear on the trees. This will let you detect anything that might have happened in the area since the previous fall. If the deer wintered over in local feeding areas, you’ll be able to see the trails used by your game. The absence of leaves on the trees will give you enough visibility to detect deer rubs made by male deer with their antlers.
These, as well as the scrapes where bucks pawed the ground during the rut to attract females, should be noted on your map or your GPS so you can find them again during hunting season. When scouting for deer, bear in mind that these trails, rubs, and scrapes are often used year after year, especially if the local buck has survived the latest hunting season and winter. It is also important to have more than one hunting site or blind, depending on deer traffic, terrain, and wind direction. Don’t forget that knowing the direction of the prevailing wind is essential
HUNTING IN ONTARIO
A pass between two steep hills opening onto a plain could be a well-travelled deer route.
In Ontario, the money from hunter licence fees contributes to monitoring and protecting wildlife
so as not to be detected by the deer. In September, or during the weeks preceding the opening of the hunting season, make the most of any nice days to complete
your exploration of the terrain and set up your blinds. If your chosen site is no longer frequented by deer, you’ll have to adapt to the situation and scout for another promising spot.
Ontario recognizes two types of resident hunters: gun hunters and non-gun hunters. Gun Hunting - The Class H1 Outdoors Card allows hunting with all the methods permitted under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (guns, archery and falconry). To qualify for a H1 Outdoors Card, the applicant must provide proof of passing both the Ontario Hunter Education Course exam and the Canadian Firearms Safety Course exam. Non-Gun Hunting - The Class H2 Outdoors Card allows hunting with all the methods permitted under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act except guns (primarily archery and falconry). To qualify for a H2 Outdoors Card, the applicant must provide proof of passing the Ontario Hunter Education Course exam.
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