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The GRCA allows hunting on 22 properties. That includes two Grand River parks, the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area and 19 miscellaneous properties.
Depending on the property, you can hunt for waterfowl, deer, pheasants, turkeys and small game.
Permits and licences
Hunters must possess a GRCA hunting permit in addition to the appropriate Provincial and/or Federal hunting licence(s) and stamps and/or tags. Check the Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary and the Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations Summaries for seasons and limits.
Hunters on the Miscellaneous Hunting Areas must also be a member of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Membership includes insurance coverage, which is required to hunt on in these areas.
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Belwood Lake Park, Fergus |
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Location: See a Google map showing the park entrance GRCA hunting permits: Permits are available for the season or daily. An appointment with park staff must be made to pick up a seasonal permit. Contact park staff, prior to hunting, for permits by email or by phone at 519-843-2979. You can buy a daily permit at the park gate from May 1 to Oct. 15, or off-season by self-registration. Licences: Hunters must possess the GRCA hunting permit in addition to the appropriate Provincial and/or Federal hunting licence(s) and stamps and/or tags. Season/Limits: Check the Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary and the Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations Summaries for seasons and limits. Waterfowl: Migratory birds such as woodcock, snipe, coot, rails and gallinules are included. Small game: Wild turkey only. Deer: Permitted on posted hunting areas only. Regulations for archery, controlled hunt and muzzleloaders apply. More information: See the Belwood Lake Park page for park information. Hunting days: There is no gun-hunting permitted on Sundays at Belwood Lake. |
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Conestogo Lake Park, Drayton |
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Location: See a Google map showing the park entrance GRCA hunting permit: Contact park staff for permits by phone at 519-638-2873. You can buy a permit at the park gate from May 1 to Oct. 15. Licences: Hunters must possess the GRCA hunting permit in addition to the appropriate Provincial and/or Federal hunting licence(s) and stamps and/or tags. Season/Limits: Check the Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary and the Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations Summaries for seasons and limits. Waterfowl: Please check all bag limits allowed for each species before hunting. Pheasant: A pheasant release program operates each fall. Small game: There is no wild turkey season at Conestogo Lake. Deer: A limited number of permits are available for deer in posted hunting areas only during open seasons. Regulations for archery, controlled hunt and muzzleloaders apply. More information: See the Conestogo Lake Park page for park information. |
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Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area, Grand Valley |
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Location: See a Google map showing the park entrance GRCA hunting permit: Download the Luther Marsh permit application (PDF). Instructions on how to submit the application are on the form. Licences: Hunters must possess the GRCA hunting permit in addition to the appropriate Provincial and/or Federal hunting licence(s) and stamps and/or tags. Season/Limits: Check the Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary and the Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations Summaries for seasons and limits. Hunting days: No gun-hunting on Tuesday or Thursday, except during controlled deer hunts or when opening day falls on a Tuesday or Thursday. Sunday gun hunting is not permitted at Luther Marsh. Winter: Interior roads are not plowed in winter. Hunters must walk in. Boat access: All boaters (canoe, kayak, rowboat or motorboat) must complete a boat access form which is available online or at the park entrance kiosk. Waterfowl: Ducks, rails (other than yellow rails and king rails), Common Moorhens, coots, snipe and geese. Small game: Ruffed grouse, woodcock and rabbit/hare. There is no wild turkey season at Luther Marsh. More information: See the Luther Marsh page for area information. Download the Luther Marsh booklet, which has more information about hunting. |
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Miscellaneous Hunting Areas |
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Locations: The GRCA owns 19 properties, primarily in Dufferin and Wellington counties where hunting is allowed by permit only ($65.00). For more information, download the brochure and map. The properties range from 40 to 80 hectares. GRCA hunting permit: Download and complete the 2016-2017 Miscellaneous Hunting Areas Permit Application and submit it to the GRCA head office. (Contact information is on the form). Permits are valid from September to the following May. Licences: Hunters must possess the GRCA hunting permit in addition to the appropriate Provincial and/or Federal hunting licence(s) and stamps and/or tags. Season/Limits: Check the Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary and the Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations Summaries for seasons and limits. OFAH membership: All hunters on these properties must be a member of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. This ensures hunters have insurance coverage on our properties. Visit the OFAH website or call 705-748-6324 for information. Prey: You can hunt for waterfowl, woodcock, mourning dove, ruffed grouse, rabbits, hares, turkeys and deer. |
