Quinte Fishing

Hi All,

For those that only frequent this hunting forum, I'll introduce myself. My Name is Jason Parks and I'm reporter for the Picton Gazette newspaper. Because of my interest in Ontario's Outdoors and because I handle the MNR beat for my newspaper, I'm on the MNR news mailing list. They send my a lot of info that isn't necessarily pertinent to Prince Edward County but is of interest to readers on this forum whether they live on the Island or elsewhere. I'm going to be posting both sets of info like the Hunting Tips below as well as enforcement news that the MNR emails me.


FACT SHEET
Ministry of Natural Resources Hunters: Be Safe and Follow the Rules during Deer Season November 1, 2012
Deer gun hunting season is about to get under way in Peterborough District Hunters should know and follow the rules, and take necessary safety precautions.
Hunting Rules and Hunting Safety:
 All hunters must wear solid hunter orange clothing (minimum of 400 square inches – 2,580 square centimetres) and a hunter orange head cover, except during “bows-only” seasons.
 Handle firearms with care and attention at all times.
 Keep guns and ammunition separate and locked in a secure location when not in use.
 Hunters must never shoot unless they are absolutely sure of their target and what lays beyond it.
 It is illegal to shoot from a vehicle or carry a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle.
 A hunter cannot transfer his/her game seal or possess a game seal issued to another person.
 A hunter who kills a deer must immediately attach a game seal in the manner prescribed on the seal, and it must remain attached during transportation.
 Natural attractants containing body fluids of any member of the deer family (urine, blood, etc.) may no longer be possessed or used for the purposes of hunting in Ontario. This regulation is designed to help prevent chronic wasting disease from entering the province. More information is available at ontario.ca/cwd.

Regulations and Seasons: For more information about regulations and seasons, consult the 2012-2013 Hunting Regulations Summary,available from licence issuers and ServiceOntario/Government Information Centres, and at ontario.ca/hunting.

General Safety:
 Tell someone where you will be hunting and when you will be returning.
 Know the weather conditions in your hunting area and dress accordingly.
 In an emergency, stay calm and stay put.
 Avoid hypothermia. Know how to treat it if it strikes.
 Keep hydrated and well nourished.
 Carry a survival kit with you at all times.
 Know how to build a fire in all weather conditions and carry the supplies to start one.
 Carry a map and compass or GPS unit and know how to use them.
 Never drink alcohol and hunt. Lyme Disease:
 In some parts of Ontario, deer ticks (blacklegged ticks) carry Lyme disease. These ticks are more commonly found along the north shores of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
 To prevent bites from deer ticks, wear closed footwear and tuck your pants into your socks. Use a bug repellent with “DEET.”
 When you return to your camp or home from areas where ticks are common, bathe or shower immediately, if possible, and conduct a full-body tick check using a mirror to view all parts of your body.
 For more information, contact your local public health unit.
 Additional information is also available on the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care’s website. To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry officer during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)