Information for Hunters

The UTRCA makes several properties available for hunting in order to help manage local wildlife populations and to provide recreational opportunities for hunters.

These pages provide general information regarding hunting practices on UTRCA property as well as how to apply to gain access to hunt on our available land.

The UTRCA has some properties that are subject to a draw as well as two areas for which hunters can apply directly. For more information, please follow one of these links:

• UTRCA Hunting Area Draw

• Ellice Swamp and South Gads Hill Swamps Hunting Registration

General Hunter Information

Extended Access to Scout or Remove Equipment

• Access to UTRCA property will be allowed prior to the season opening in order for permitted hunters to scout the area and put up tree stands. Access will also be permitted following the close of the season to allow for the removal tree stands. During these times no firearms (including archery equipment) will be permitted on the property for any reason. All hunters on the property must carry their permit on their person and provide it to an officer upon request.

Admission Agreement to Enter to Retrieve Game

• The UTRCA provides an "Enter to Retrieve Game" (ETR) permit, free of charge, to persons who hunt adjacent to UTRCA properties and may have injured deer cross onto conservation land. This permit allows a hunter access to UTRCA lands specified on the agreement to retrieve their game. Please carry your ETR with you should you enter onto UTRCA property and be prepared to show it to an officer upon request. Please note that the carrying of a firearm or archery equipment onto UTRCA property can result in a fine.

• Read our Terms and Conditions to obtain an Enter to Retrieve Game permit

• Please contact:

  • , Land Management Technician, 519-451-2800 ext 263

  • , Assistant Superintendent, Wildwood Conservation Area, 519-284-2292 ext 431

All Terrain Vehicles

• All-terrain and off-road vehicles are prohibited from all UTRCA property, including those open for hunting. The UTRCA owns many important natural areas that are home to thousands of species of plants, animals, fish, birds and other wildlife. Many of these species are rare and endangered. It is important that we protect these areas from damage that can be caused by all-terrain and other off-road vehicles. These machines can damage forest floors and disturb wetlands, threatening the health of the ecosystem and its inhabitants.

• Anyone found using an all terrain or similar vehicle on UTRCA property is trespassing and liable to charges under the Conservation Authorities Act and the Trespass to Property Act ($2,000 plus the cost of restoring the damaged area).

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