Rifle or shot gun

[hikerman]

Where or how do you find out what areas you can hunt bear with a rifle or shot gun?

is that dictated by the local township?

[huntnmachine]

I would think a good place would be the regulations

[G Skinner]

THINK YOU ARE CONFUSING THIS WITH DEER ?
Glen

[Fox]

You always need to check the local bylaws, I am sure there are a few out there that restrict centerfire rifles but still have bear hunts.

That being said, take a look at the hunting regulations first then give a call to the municipal office where you plan to hunt and ask the bylaw people if there is a restriction on firearm type for hunting.

[werner.reiche]

I would think a good place would be the regulations

Ontario hunting regs don't restrict weapons for bear that I am aware of. If bear season is open, then its bow/shotgun/rifle - whatever you like, as long as it meets the minimum (i.e. draw weight for bows, shot size for shotguns, and not rimfire for rifle).

HOWEVER - municipalities may have discharge restrictions - and that you will have to check in your municipal bylaws.

[rippin_355]

Apart from a couple townships in the Wiarton area (no firearm restrictions) there is no bear hunting in southern ontario. So you shouldnt have to worrie about this.

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[Fox]

Apart from a couple townships in the Wiarton area (no firearm restrictions) there is no bear hunting in southern ontario. So you shouldnt have to worrie about this.

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Always contact the municipality, there are municipalities near Ottawa that restrict the firearm type and bears are present and there is an open season.

[hikerman]

Ok thanks for the replies..just tring to decide if I should look at buying a rifle

[waltman]

Apart from a couple townships in the Wiarton area (no firearm restrictions) there is no bear hunting in southern ontario. So you shouldnt have to worrie about this.

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There is lots of bear hunting in southern Ontario, anything south of the French River is considered southern Ontario.

[waltman]

Ok thanks for the replies..just tring to decide if I should look at buying a rifle

If you are looking at owning just one gun then a shotgun would fit the bill better IMO. If you are hunting bear over bait then a shotgun with slugs is ideal plus you can use it for deer, ducks, turkey etc. If your hunting style may include spot and stalk with longer ranges then I would get a rifle.