Firewood on Crown land

[swampdogger]

I have been moose hunting in the far north since 1971 and have always just cut our own wood for camp from the clear cuts. A bud of mine was telling me you need to purchase a permit. I was wondering if anyone has had a problem doing it without a permit. I know one of our guys was told not to touch the birch logs or he would be charged, apparently it is left for the natives to harvest. So has anyone had issues over this .?

[trimmer21]

AFAIK,the only people that need a permit are commercial operations,such as people engaged in selling firewood. As for taking wood for your camp,only wood from dead falls may be used. There's big tickets for cutting green wood.

[Foxx]

At our hunt camp in WMU 56 we have to purchase a $30 wood permit each year even though the area has been recently logged and there are tops everywhere. We were told that you are not allowed to cut any standing tree, even a dead one. As far as wood for a temporary moose camp up north we have never been bothered.

[woody1948]

You can go to the MNR and buy a firewood permit for the number of cords you need. They will give you a map with the location of the nearest firewood area. You cannot pick up any wood without a permit.

[Uncle Stevie]

Permit is pretty cheap but whatever you do......just dont take logs that are already on the side of the road nicely piled. Whew!!! learned that the hard way when I was a young pup!!

[greatwhite]

When camping on crown you do not need a permit to cut dead wood (it's suppose to be on the ground, but what ever). If cutting firewood for your house you need a permit. My buddy in Chalk River had one last year.

[werner.reiche]

My understanding of the rules are similar to GWs. A permit is needed if you are going to haul the wood away. If you are burning on-site (i.e. camping) - no permit is required. Permit or not, I do not think you are allowed to cut live trees.

[oaknut]

The last two posts have it correct. I believe if you do have a permit there is a clause that says standing dead trees may only be cut from june to september or something similar.

If guys are actively logging in the area dont touch anything without asking. If you do ask they may help you out and show you to the better stuff.

[seabast]

You can go to the MNR and buy a firewood permit for the number of cords you need. They will give you a map with the location of the nearest firewood area. You cannot pick up any wood without a permit.

That's pretty much jt. And a permit is for a specific area, not where ever you want. I pay $50 for 4 cords of firewood.

[Wahoo]

And here is the link:

https://www.ontario.ca/environment-a...d-personal-use