Hunting Opportunities
The diverse and rich habitat of rural Norfolk provides a great opportunity for those wishing to enjoy the outdoors and to participate in various hunting seasons throughout the year.
Regulated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Canadian Wildlife Service, the following hunting seasons are permitted in Norfolk County.
- Waterfowl ~ including Goose & Duck
- White-tailed Deer (Controlled hunt)
- Wild Turkey
- Small Game ~ including rabbit, pheasant, grouse, and squirrel
Norfolk County Public Lands – Hunting Map
Rabbit and Pheasant Hunting Opportunities
The hunting of Rabbit & Pheasant in Norfolk County requires a Provincial Small Game License and a Norfolk County Rabbit & Pheasant License. Rabbit & Pheasant Hunting Licenses can be purchased at any Norfolk County Municipal Office or viewed at:
- Eli’s Gun & Archery – Simcoe
- Caffery Hardware – Delhi
- Howard Stilwell Services – Langton
There is a limit on Non-resident Licenses issued.
Pheasants are released on public lands throughout Norfolk County and a map of such sites is available for purchase at any Norfolk County Municipal Office, or online by clicking on the links below:
Pheasant Release Sites- Overall Sites Location 2011
Pheasant Release Sites – Map Key 2011
To find out more please contact Norfolk County directly at 519-426-5999 ext. 0.
Season & Possession Limits
Pheasant:
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 to Wednesday, December 15th , 2011
Limit: 3 of either sex
Rabbit:
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 to Monday, February 29th, 2012
Limit: Cottontail (6), European Hare (Jack Rabbit) (6)
Sunday Gun Hunting is permitted in Norfolk County
Sunday Gun Hunting is being permitted in Norfolk County on a trial basis.
Permission to hunt on all private lands is required.
- trespassing will not be tolerated and violators will be prosecuted -
Conservation Officers, the Ontario Provincial Police and Norfolk County By-law Enforcement will be enforcing all laws and regulations
It is advisable that respect for other users of public lands be exercised. Conflict amongst users may jeopardize the future of hunting on these lands.