87% of Ontario is Crown land — ~39 million hectares of huntable territory. Know exactly where you can and can't hunt.
In Ontario, many Crown land parcels are huntable with a valid licence, but access and restrictions vary by parcel type. Use mapped land classes and official provincial maps together before hunting.
Last reviewed: Mar 11, 2026 • Source timestamp: Mar 11, 2026 • Sources: official Ontario land-use resources and HuntScout Crown land datasets
See every parcel of huntable Crown land in Ontario — color-coded by type, with WMU boundaries overlaid on satellite imagery.
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More than 95% of northern Ontario is Crown land, while southern Ontario has very little due to historic settlement.
Land where hunting is generally permitted with a valid licence
Provincial Crown land available for public use including hunting, fishing, and camping. The majority of huntable land in Ontario.
Provincial Parks, Conservation Reserves, and other public lands where hunting is specifically permitted. Check park-specific regulations.
Crown land with uncertain access restrictions. May have surface rights sold — verify access before hunting.
Special management zones with specific hunting conditions and additional regulations.
Areas where hunting is not permitted
Military bases, airports, First Nations reserves — not accessible for hunting.
Provincial Parks (no-hunting), Crown Game Preserves, and other areas where hunting is prohibited.
No permission needed to hunt on general-use Crown land with a valid licence
Some Crown land is leased for forestry or mining — check for posted restrictions
Camp on Crown land for up to 21 days in one spot
Motorized vehicle access may be restricted on some Crown land roads
Always check for fire bans before camping
Use satellite imagery to find access roads into Crown land parcels
Northern Ontario has vast, unpressured Crown land — but plan for remote conditions
Southern Ontario Crown land is limited — scout early in the season
Check the Crown Land Use Policy Atlas for land designations
Always verify land designations with official provincial maps before hunting.
Local guides with access points, WMUs, and region-specific hunting context.
~85% Crown · WMUs 38, 39, 40, 41
~95% Crown · WMUs 29, 30, 31
~80% Crown · WMUs 41, 42, 47, 51
~90% Crown · WMUs 12B, 13, 14, 15B
~88% Crown · WMUs 35, 36, 45
~92% Crown · WMUs 6, 7A, 7B
~93% Crown · WMUs 5, 8, 9A
~70% Crown · WMUs 46, 47, 49, 50
~55% Crown · WMUs 54, 55A, 56, 57, 58
~50% Crown · WMUs 50, 54, 55A, 56
~65% Crown · WMUs 48, 55B, 58, 59
~96% Crown · WMUs 23, 24, 30
~97% Crown · WMUs 22, 23, 24, 25
~95% Crown · WMUs 26, 27, 28, 30
~90% Crown · WMUs 31, 32, 35, 38
~92% Crown · WMUs 32, 33, 34, 35
~90% Crown · WMUs 21A, 21B, 33
~88% Crown · WMUs 11C, 12A, 12B
~45% Crown · WMUs 50, 51, 53A, 54
~40% Crown · WMUs 48, 58, 59, 63A
Common Questions
Approximately 87% of Ontario is Crown land, covering ~39 million hectares. More than 95% of northern Ontario is Crown land, while southern Ontario has very little due to historic settlement.
Yes, hunting is generally permitted on Crown land in Ontario with a valid hunting licence. No permission needed to hunt on general-use Crown land with a valid licence. However, some areas are restricted — use the HuntScout app to see exactly which parcels are huntable.
The HuntScout app provides an interactive map of all Crown land in Ontario, color-coded by type (general use, huntable public, restricted). You can also use the official Ontario Crown land atlas, but it doesn't distinguish huntable from non-huntable areas.
Color-coded crown land parcels, WMU boundaries, and access rules for Ontario — offline in HuntScout.
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Every parcel of Crown land in Ontario — color-coded on satellite imagery with WMU boundaries. Know exactly where you can hunt before you leave the truck.
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