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How does a new bowhunter acquire a license and seal for the rest of 2018? No longer available in store, and when an account is created online there is no option available to buy a license/seal. Why would they cancel all big game sales in the middle of what is likely the largest hunting period of the year?
thanks,
They sent out many notices early this year that sale of all game tags had to happen before Nov....
They are implementing a NEW tag system for 2019 so no more sales in 2018.
https://easthilloutdoors.com/new-201...cence-changes/
More info here; https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-outd...plut3_zBk0JCUs
Thanks Mike, we read all that when using the online system. Non licensed hunters would not have received this info. I did not. They shut down sales half way through the largest big game season! Anyone else on this forum trying to bowhunt the rest of the season?
I still have 2 tags left. I believe they open it up again before the year is out but not 100% sure. It should be on the MNRF web site. If you just got your license then guess you are out of luck. I would have thought your instructors would have told you what was going to happen.
You can not even go to Bass pro, Canadian Tire or any other outlet and purchase a deer license
It sucks for new hunters. Why couldn't they have updated the system after the new year when there's a good gap between hunting seasons? That may have made too much sense though.
You are talking about the MNRF....!!! “Making sense” is not in their vocabulary !!Quote:
Originally Posted by cantgetright
We need a "like" button on this site!Quote:
Originally Posted by cantgetright
Saw some info on a Facebook group that may help you. Some farmers were complaining to Bob Bailey, the Sarnia-Lambton MPP, about not being able to get their farmer's tag because the system is down. He said there is a work around in place with the MNRF. Apparently it works for non farmer tags as well, according to people who have used it. You need to call 1-800-387-7011 for instructions and select the option to speak to a live representative. Hopefully this will work for those in need.
I heard the system is back up and running today
They are making a list of your name and info when you call in, then calling back to take $$ for the license. Absolutely crazy they would take down a system to make tags during the season. I did get a notice with my controlled validation permit, but it didn't specify deer license. If it did I would have made it a priority. Never thought this would be a possibility. I did call my local MPP Jeff Yurek too. I'm just hoping they call before Friday, our shotgun hunt starts on Monday! All of the farmers in our group are in the same situation.
Thanks MountainM. Can you provide more info who you called? I work in agriculture, so can understand why there would be a lot of other farmers in the same situation. It's been a very tough fall.
Looks like the new system is up and running... best of luckQuote:
Originally Posted by L_GUNN
https://huntandfishontario.com/
L_GUNN - Just the number on the back of the outdoors card, same number mentioned earlier in this thread.
1-800-387-7011
Good luck!
It really is crazy that it takes a week of their system being down to switch to the new one. Name any sort of online system that needs that much downtime in this day in age? It should be a small overnight outtage you'd think then they'd be good to go.
It's working. They called, took my credit card. I have my license via email. They are supposed to be sending actual license via purolator
Awesome! I called in and received the same info. License is in the mail. The young buck on the phone said they have had hundreds of similar calls. In the public sector, people get canned for this type of decision making.
4 members of my group for the controlled hunt were in the same boat but managed to purchase their licence and are getting the tags purolatered to them. Guess they shouldn't have left it to the last minute lol.
How long did it take for the MNR to call back? I called yesterday morning and no one has called back for my credit card number. They mentioned they have staff working after hours to clear the back-log.
RB
**UPDATE** - I just received the call and gave my CC number. The agent could not tell me when it will be processed, she was simply collecting the CC number then someone else is entering it into the "machine" and mailing out the licence via courier. Hopefully I'll get a day or two hunting in next week.