a little help on Crown land clay shooting: Brighton Provincial Wildlife Area

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hello team!


My girlfriend and I typically go far out into Crown Land to do any type of activity concerning firearms.
As good conservationists we leave no trace of where we have been as well.

Recently she showed me the Brighton Provincial Wildlife Area which is off the 401 and is considered safe for Hunting and clay shooting.
We also checked with the MNR to ensure this. We will be shooting clays and cleaning up after.


I hear it is frequented by other hunters.
Could members here please share their experiences and advice?

thanks
 
Don't forget this.

https ://www.ofah.org/covid19closures/

National Wildlife Areas — COMPLETE CLOSURES

Canada’s national wildlife areas and migratory bird sanctuaries are closed to the public until further notice to reduce the spread of COVID19.

For updated information on national wildlife areas and migratory bird sanctuaries closures, visit https ://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/national-wildlife-areas/locations/covid-19-update-closure-effective-march-25-2020/questions-answers.html.
 
1ABNDT said:
Don't forget this.

https ://www.ofah.org/covid19closures/

National Wildlife Areas — COMPLETE CLOSURES

Canada’s national wildlife areas and migratory bird sanctuaries are closed to the public until further notice to reduce the spread of COVID19.

For updated information on national wildlife areas and migratory bird sanctuaries closures, visit https ://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/national-wildlife-areas/locations/covid-19-update-closure-effective-march-25-2020/questions-answers.html.
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This applies to Federal Lands, the OP is referring to a provincial wildlife management area.

Some Provincial WMAs have been closed because of COVID but they were closed because they had facilities that encourage public gathering (viewing stations...)
 
torontorifle said:
hello team!


My girlfriend and I typically go far out into Crown Land to do any type of activity concerning firearms.
As good conservationists we leave no trace of where we have been as well.

Recently she showed me the Brighton Provincial Wildlife Area which is off the 401 and is considered safe for Hunting and clay shooting.
We also checked with the MNR to ensure this. We will be shooting clays and cleaning up after.


I hear it is frequented by other hunters.
Could members here please share their experiences and advice?

thanks
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Clay shooting is dirty business and leaving no trace behind is not realistic.
 
Thank you very much folks. I checked the 2016 by laws and clays are indeed prohibited. I will not be going here for this purpose. May I ask if there is a location/area that does not prohibit this activity on crown land within 2-3 hours of the GTA?
 
anyone on here who is a club member and can recommend a good Club Around the GTA? I’ve only found the one in us ridge so far.

Thank you
 
torontorifle said:
anyone on here who is a club member and can recommend a good Club Around the GTA? I’ve only found the one in us ridge so far.

Thank you
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A great facility built for the use of the Pan am games. :)

https ://www.tirpc.ca/

https ://www.tirpc.ca/about-us
 
Westward1 said:
Clay shooting is dirty business and leaving no trace behind is not realistic.
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sherlockbonez said:
Clay will leave a mess anywhere you go. Why not just go to a club.
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All the clays I've ever bought or seen for sale at any store, bass pro/cabelas/sail are biodegradable. Every time a new person comes on and asks about shooting on crown land theres ALWAYS a bunch who try an dry gulch them even after they've specified their plans to clean up. Busted clay birds in the woods is NOT the same as a shot up fridge ffs.

Same with the immediate suggestion of "just go to a club". Clubs are expensive, few and far between (especially where the OP is) and oft times stuffy and crowded with uptight shooters that have a few too many barrels up their backsides.

OP idk if that area is legal or not but if it is, go have some fun busting clays.
 
thank you both 1ABNDT and Gunslingr! Still looking for a legit spot where I can go, but when I find it and have the relevant Conservation Officer's approval I will give it a go!
 
"All the clays I've ever bought or seen for sale at any store, bass pro/cabelas/sail are biodegradable"
That's interesting, and very different than my experience. All the clays I've ever seen for sale or used myself were in fact made of limestone clay and bitumen, which is a non-biodegradable petroleum byproduct. They take years to weather away, do not biodegrde, and are toxic to domestic grazing animals like cattle and also to pigs.
For that reason I'm very selective about where and how I will allow anyone to to shoot them on my land. The only public land I have personally shot clay targets on was at a gravel pit. If heavy equipment is moving the gravel around anyway, a few chunks of bitumen impregnated clay won't hurt. Like others said already, better to use them at a shooting club.

edited to add: after searching, I was able to find a few manufacturers of degradable targets, so they do exist. But if not specifically listed as biodegradable, one must assume most others use the old technology. Even if biodegradable, like paper, it still leaves a mess for a couple years, but better than the regular style I suppose.
 
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hi Longwalker,

Thank you for your response. I specifically bough biodegradable materials. As a long time outdoorsman I am mindful of these details. Another reason to choose a SXS over an OU or a pump/semi auto was that they had no ejectors and I keep all shells to dispose of promptly every time I use it.


I appreciate all the support and feedback from community members. Reading the by laws has also been very useful. I continue to take feedback and will keep members informed

cheers
 
Gunslingr said:
Same with the immediate suggestion of "just go to a club". Clubs are expensive, few and far between (especially where the OP is) and oft times stuffy and crowded with uptight shooters that have a few too many barrels up their backsides.

OP idk if that area is legal or not but if it is, go have some fun busting clays.
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The OP's user name suggests he's in Toronto. There are over half a dozen places to shoot clays within 100kms. Oshawa, Uxbridge, Toronto International, Galt, Hamilton, HAHA, Guelph, Waterdown.
 
torontorifle said:
hi Longwalker,

Thank you for your response. I specifically bough biodegradable materials. As a long time outdoorsman I am mindful of these details. Another reason to choose a SXS over an OU or a pump/semi auto was that they had no ejectors and I keep all shells to dispose of promptly every time I use it.


I appreciate all the support and feedback from community members. Reading the by laws has also been very useful. I continue to take feedback and will keep members informed

cheers
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You are very cordial, polite and level headed..... Are you sure you are from Toronto?...... Lol
 
" I specifically bough biodegradable materials. As a long time outdoorsman I am mindful of these details. " - excellent! I also applaud your use of a gun that doesn't throw empties all over. I have the luxury of being able to shoot almost anytime I want with little effort where I live. Empathy for the majority of people who live in large urban areas doesn't come naturally to me, I have to work on that. .
 
Arietta said:
The OP's user name suggests he's in Toronto. There are over half a dozen places to shoot clays within 100kms. Oshawa, Uxbridge, Toronto International, Galt, Hamilton, HAHA, Guelph, Waterdown.
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Yep. Galt is open to the public and reasonably priced imo...about $6-7 per round of 25 clays iirc...and much friendlier these days as there have been some staffing changes in the clubhouse.

Biodegradable clays are great as is taking all of your hulls with you when shooting on crown land. Worth noting however, as a mindful outdoorsman, that modern wads and lead shot are not...leaving crown land without a trace as you say just isn’t really possible. Once things open back up, if you ever want to give Galt a try and want someone to meet up with you and show you around, PM me and I’d be happy to oblige.
 
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