Hunting in the Dufferin County Forest - Deer Shotgun & Archery Seasons

All users of the Dufferin County Forest are hereby advised that Nov. 6-10 and Dec. 4-8 are the two five-day period of shotgun/muzzle-loading gun/archery seasons for deer in 2023. During this time there will be a number of hunters using the Dufferin County Forest properties.  Please use caution in the forest and wear bright-coloured clothing.  There is no hunting allowed at any time in the following tracts: north portion of Amaranth, Hockley, Leening, Levitt, Little, Main, Mono, Thomson, and River Road. Suspected violations of the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act should be reported to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at 877-847-7667 (877-TIPS-MNR).  Other inquiries should be directed to the County Forest Division at 877-941-7787.