Dog training restrictions

[sidelock]

Does anyone know what the bird nesting restriction dates are for training dogs in Ontario ? I went over the regulations three times and all I could find is that a training permit is required for training dogs or conducting field trials outside of hunting season but nothing about specific date clousure.

[welsh]

I don't think there is an actual date in the regs.

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[terrym]

never seen one. My self imposed restrictions are May 1 to August 1.

[Sharon]

The chart on page 80 has opening AND CLOSING dates for hunting. I follow those rules for training too , unless I am using my own birds ( pigeons etc..). The dog has to be "under your control" so I've assumed that to be close training.

https://dr6j45jk9xcmk.cloudfront.net...inal-aug23.pdf

[finsfurfeathers]

The chart on page 80 has opening AND CLOSING dates for hunting. I follow those rules for training too , unless I am using my own birds ( pigeons etc..). The dog has to be "under your control" so I've assumed that to be close training.

https://dr6j45jk9xcmk.cloudfront.net...inal-aug23.pdf

If it was true than you would not be able to take a walk down the Thames than Sharon.
Looked for some conformation to training guidelines and the closest I can find seem to be listed in the Hullet guide.
https://static.secure.website/wscfus...compressed.pdf
Seems training is allowed in zone A prior to May 15 and after aug 1 in zone B prior to May 15 and after July 15 if its good enough for them its good enough for me.

[Cass]

Does anyone know what the bird nesting restriction dates are for training dogs in Ontario ? I went over the regulations three times and all I could find is that a training permit is required for training dogs or conducting field trials outside of hunting season but nothing about specific date clousure.

I don't think there's a set rule but most people's personal date is April 15th. Technically running dogs on birds at any time of year out of season is against the law as any type of pursuing is considered hunting whether you're killing or not. However the date is the 15th. You may even find nests prior to that

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[vom Dufenshmirtz]

correct, no dates for training in ON, one has to get a permit from MNR (listing every property and WMU) if training on WILD birds in closed season, BTW all migratory birds (incl. wc) are federally regulated, so it'd involve the feds, good luck getting a permit from them. This is one of those "don't ask, don't tell" and make sure no one complains

[singlemalt]

I agree. I have no personal objection to training on wild birds prior to their nesting and just before seasons open in the fall but I would not be posting about it on social media.

[Sharon]

If it was true than you would not be able to take a walk down the Thames than Sharon.
Looked for some conformation to training guidelines and the closest I can find seem to be listed in the Hullet guide.
https://static.secure.website/wscfus...compressed.pdf
Seems training is allowed in zone A prior to May 15 and after aug 1 in zone B prior to May 15 and after July 15 if its good enough for them its good enough for me.

Good point. Maybe I'll stop working woodcock out of season.

[Cass]

Lots people wouldn't be able to take a walk. As stated before any pursuing or chasing out of season is still considered hunting. Sometimes on a leisure walk though you run into birds you aren't expecting.