Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ontario Hunter Education Program

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Site: Mailing address only

Service: Ontario Hunter Education Program

Record #: MID0571

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 07 Oct 2020

Description

Description (Service)

Provides introductory information about ecosystems and wildlife management hunting laws and regulations such as:

hunter responsibilities
identification, biology, management of and hunting techniques for big game, small game and waterfowl
hunting and survival equipment
hunter's role in society.

It also reinforces the firearms safety information contained in the Canadian Firearms Safety Course.

New hunters of all ages must take hunter education training and pass an exam before they can purchase their first hunting licence

Service Details

Hours	Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Ontario
Eligibility	Individuals 12 years and older
Application	Courses and instructors are located across Ontario use the website or call to identify local instructors and courses.
Languages	English
Fees	Program - Vary, contact local instructor for information.

Address and Location

Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	Peterborough, ON Canada
Physical Access	Not Applicable

Contact Information

Office Phone	(705) 748-5785 ; 705-748-5785
E-Mail	administrator@ohep.net
Website	www.ohep.net/
Primary Contact	Tammy Gunter, Admin Assistant
Mailing Address	c/o Ontario Hunter Education Program; PO Box 957 Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 7A5