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Hunting

Photo: Jeff Gustafson

Big Game & Bird Hunting

Sunset Country is an extraordinary hunting
destination because of the rugged nature of the
terrain and the dense population of big game
animals. You won’t be hunting in a farmer’s
field or fenced in compound. It’s the Boreal
forest, so be prepared! The reward for those
who do is a shot at some of the biggest game
animals in North America including moose,
black bear and whitetail deer.

Moose

Elusive animals at any time of year, these big
animals are extra aware of their surroundings
during hunting season so significant skill, and
perhaps a little luck is required if you’re going
to harvest an animal – and especially a big bull.
Non-residents must hunt with a licensed
tourist outfitter.
www.ontariomoosehunting.ca
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Whitetail Deer

Ontario’s Sunset Country is quickly gaining a
reputation as one of the hottest whitetail deer
hunting locations in North America. The
population of deer in our region has exploded,
the result of warmer winters and extensive
habitat for the animals to exploit. This means
lots of opportunity for the hunter and you’ll be
traversing some rugged terrain and spending
time in back country areas in a tree stand.
However, if you have the patience, it can pay a
huge dividend in terms of a gigantic buck.
www.ontariodeerhunting.ca

Black Bear

With a population estimated at close to 75,000
animals, black bear hunting in Sunset Country
is nothing short of spectacular! Most outfitters
boast a success rate of over 80% so it is very
likely you’ll bag an animal and if you’re lucky,
that could be a 400 or 500 pound bear! Hunts

for non-residents are done through a licensed
tourist outfitter who manages a Bear
Management Area. All hunts are done over
baited stands and you can bring your bow or
rifle, the choice is yours.
www.ontariobearhunting.ca

Upland Birds & Waterfowl

While we can’t lay claim to being a wellknown bird hunting destination, those who
have hunted here certainly would rank us
right up there with better known destinations
in both Canada and the USA. It’s not likely
you’d be able to find much better grouse
hunting than what we offer. The many
abandoned logging roads across the region are
ideal places to look for these tasty birds. The
duck hunting is also good in some of the
southerly areas of Sunset Country especially
on lakes with native wild rice.
www.ontarioduckhunting.ca