Ontario Caliber/Bullet Type Regs?

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Hi all, took a read through the 2009-10 Ontario hunting regs and didn't see anything about rifle caliber / bullet type restrictions on the different type of game, only if centrefire rifle was allowed or not.

Could you hunt moose with a .223 FMJ? I know you wouldn't, but are there any regs regarding this?

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FMJ's can be used for hunting, I haven't seen anywhere in the regs which prohibits this.

Centerfire rifle cannot be used on big game in southwestern Ontario and certain other WMUs, but i think the regs are different where you are.

The only moose restriction I know of is no rimfire. But I don't hunt moose, and certainly not up north, so, hopefully someone else can chime in
 
Onagoth said:
FMJ's can be used for hunting, I haven't seen anywhere in the regs which prohibits this.
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Hope you got your flame suit on!!

You cant hunt with FMJ..... This is very basic hunter ed s**t that should have been covered in the opening sentance of your course.
As for moose, check page 22 of the book for what firearms can be LEGALY used. (http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/239841.pdf) .223 would be ok as far as law goes, not a good idea IMO but as far as the law goes you'd be fine

edit to say,2,700+ posts and been here over a year and you came out with that, s**t man you gotta talk less and read more I think
 
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Jimbobob08 said:
Hope you got your flame suit on!!

You cant hunt with FMJ..... This is very basic hunter ed s**t that should have been covered in the opening sentance of your course.
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This is what I've always understood, but I don't see it anywhere in the hunting regs?? Trying to figure out where it is prescribed by law.
 
Jimbobob08 said:
Hope you got your flame suit on!!

You cant hunt with FMJ..... This is very basic hunter ed s**t that should have been covered in the opening sentance of your course.
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There is nothing in the Ontario F&W Act that says FMJ can't be used. It may be a hunter ed thing (and common sense), but it is not the law. If you can provide a reference to the legislation I would be happy to be proven wrong.

The only regs governing bullet type (In Ont) would be in the Criminal Code under prohib ammo
 
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I always thought that you couldn't hunt in Ontario with FMJ (not that I would anyways), but Kenny G2 is right, I downloaded the '09-10 regs and searched for FMJ and it's not there.

If for some reason you want to hunt with FMJ :)confused:) and you want to be sure, call the MNR.
 
daveg01 said:
I always thought that you couldn't hunt in Ontario with FMJ (not that I would anyways), but Kenny G2 is right, I downloaded the '09-10 regs and searched for FMJ and it's not there.

If for some reason you want to hunt with FMJ :)confused:) and you want to be sure, call the MNR.
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Remember, the regs are just a summary. If you want the real source you have to go to the Legislation. Ontario's Fish and Wildlife Act is worth reading if you hunt.
 
What the MNR should do is have a FAQ on the website. I'm sure they get the same questions over and over.

Guys I hunt with are always pulling some new regulation out of their a$$ but can't back it up in the regs.
 
I remeber a debate on this last fall that went into detail. I THINK the info your looking for can be found there, I'd look for it myself, but I gotta leave for work in 12min.
 
caliber restrictions are king of scattered throughout the regulations. There is a centerfire caliber restriction below .270 in parts of southern ontario but it only applies to small game. many zones only allow shotgun or muzzleloader fro big game - usually for deer seasons in semi built up areas.

Turkey hunting you're restricted to #4,5,or 6 shot and 20 or 12 gauge ( not sure about 10 gauge). Also I beleive you can't hunt with anything bigger than 10 gauge

not sure but i thought you couldn't hunt small game with slugs. To prevent grouse hunters from poaching moose or deer I guess
 
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