Whitetail deer hunting in Ontario's Sunset Country, Canada

2010-2011 Ontario Deer Hunting Regulations:
Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) provides a Hunting Seasons and Regulations guide to both Ontario resident hunters and non-resident hunters each year. The Ontario Deer Hunting Regulation section can be viewed here.

Whitetail deer in Ontario:
Hunters that travel to Northwest Ontario's Sunset Country to deer hunt can expect to see quality deer in a unique setting – the forests are multi-dimensional with plenty of coniferous pines and deciduous birch and poplars. The big woods allow deer the chance to grow and reach maturity, making hunting here appealing to many.

Deer size: 0.9 to 1.1 m (3.0-3.5 ft.) at the shoulders.
Adult doe: 39 to 60 kg (85-130 lb)
Adult buck: 45 to 136 kg (100-300 lb)
Rack size: 130"-150", on average.

Large-bodied and heavy-racked, whitetail deer in Sunset Country were not always prolific. It was not until the mid-90's that deer populations really began to explode, making hunting trips to Ontario an annual tradition for many. Over the course of a five or six day hunt, hunters can to see many bucks in the 130”-140”range. Those who really put in time, and have luck on their side, may cross paths with trophy bucks in the 150” plus range! Since 2005, numerous whitetails gross scoring in the 180”, 190” and even 200” range have been documented across the region.

Whitetail deer hunting strategies:

Across North America, there is nowhere else that allows deer hunters to apply the number of deer hunting techniques that Ontario does. The expansive forest is very diverse, containing thick pine swamps where calling deer can be effective. Endless beaver ponds create natural openings in the woods where deer will come to feed and drink.  Large areas that have been logged create great feeding opportunities for whitetail deer and open views for hunters that prefer to sit and glass.  With thousands of lakes in the region, deer inhabit many of the islands, offering unique opportunities for hunters that like to participate in deer drives. Take an in-depth look at each of the following strategies:

• Deer stands
• Deer drives
• Still hunting
• Trail Cams
• Suggested deer hunting gear

Ontario Deer Hunting Outfitters:
Ontario deer hunting outfitters can offer various types of hunts and a wide range of camp amenities. Some outfitters prefer to place hunters in tree stands or ground blinds for the day, while others may have access to dogs for doing drives. Some may even have private land available for their hunters to hunt. The bottom line is that there is no shortage of deer hunting outfitters across the Sunset Country region that can meet your hunting needs. Browse Sunset Country's deer hunting outfitters to plan your next hunt.