I'd like to see mandatory moose/deer harvest reporting, an archery proficiency test, the banning of buckshot for any big game animal, party hunting group size limited to say 4 or 6, increased fines for trespassing, written permission requirement for private lands similar to manitoulin, more careful control on crown land camping time and littering, more control on the use of off road vehicles in relation to the destruction of our crown lands, and lastly a better law on the leaving/erecting of permanent stands on crown land.
I've hunted in other jurisdictions and the tight control over activities permitted on crown land makes the outdoor experience far better than here in Ontario. It's nice to be able to walk into an area where you don't see quad trails through every inch of the unspoiled wilderness. No garbage, no cutting of massive "shooting lanes" on crown lands etc etc. We as Ontario hunters have a great resource here in the province but things are going downhill year after year. The days of finding an area that is truly undisturbed and getting that feeling of "I may be the only person to ever set foot here before" are coming to end...crown land should be left as found! It's there for all of us to enjoy and tread lightly so others can share a similar experience. we all out the blame on the omnr and their sometimes weird way of managing....i agree they could be doing a better job in some areas but we need to also self regulate ourselves if we want to keep enjoying what we currently enjoy.
