Ontario Elk Hunting (2012)
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As I said above, you really just need to make your browser window smaller to get the atlas to work. 1280x1024 is the max window size for the browser to work with the Atlas. So just make your window smaller by resizing it (You will see a two sided arrow on the sides of the window if not Maximized) and the website will work. It's actually a pretty good website, each Crown Land site has a report on what is allowed or not allowed there. I have found most of them allow some sort of hunting, at the very least waterfowl.
Good luck in the future! Looks like I will wait a few years to try for the Elk draw, but I hope one day to actually get a group and go in.
I was remiss in not acknowledging CNG's members Biggunners and Major29 for providing land access and local introductions respectively. Even though I never met any another CGN'rs in person, I truly appreciate all of the help that members have provided to me.
No problem , next time you hunt with us. You can find a wife before you find a good hunting partner. So any time and thanks for update. We apply this stupid ELK for twice but even then if we could help out. No Problem, next time.
As a follow up to this thread, I received the 2012 Elk Hunting Report from the MNR. I understand that all hunters who drew a tag received the report (and a neat Elk Hunter 2012 crest). There is interesting info in the report which I summarize.
The odds of drawing a tag are getting better, essentially because there are less applicants. In 2011 there were 4,422 applications; in 2012 there were 2,727 applications for 70 tags. I think this makes the odds of about 2.5%
There are 8 harvest areas. I drew my cow tag in 60-4. The total 2012 tags on offer in 60-4 were 1 bull and 3 cows. My earlier posts detail my problems in finding a hunting location and hunting alone, since the other person in my group was always too busy to go hunting. From the report, other info is clear.
In the previous 2011 and 2012 hunts, of the 8 harvest areas only 3, 57-2, 61-5, and 61-6 have elk harvested. These appear to the areas with the greatest chance of hunting success.
Based on my somewhat sad experience I would advise prospective elk hunters to locate a hunting location within these 3 areas and then apply for a tag in that area. My 2012 approach of attempting to find a hunting location in the area that I drew a tag was not the best.
As always, select hunting partners (max of 4) who seriously want to go hunting.
Lastly, as I was a group leader (of essentially myself), I am not eligible to lead another elk group for five years but can participate in a group. Does any group need an extra responsible committed hunter for the 2013 season? Please PM me. Thanks for all who participated or gave advice for my 2012 virtual elk hunt.
The odds of drawing a tag are getting better, essentially because there are less applicants. In 2011 there were 4,422 applications; in 2012 there were 2,727 applications for 70 tags. I think this makes the odds of about 2.5%
There are 8 harvest areas. I drew my cow tag in 60-4. The total 2012 tags on offer in 60-4 were 1 bull and 3 cows. My earlier posts detail my problems in finding a hunting location and hunting alone, since the other person in my group was always too busy to go hunting. From the report, other info is clear.
In the previous 2011 and 2012 hunts, of the 8 harvest areas only 3, 57-2, 61-5, and 61-6 have elk harvested. These appear to the areas with the greatest chance of hunting success.
Based on my somewhat sad experience I would advise prospective elk hunters to locate a hunting location within these 3 areas and then apply for a tag in that area. My 2012 approach of attempting to find a hunting location in the area that I drew a tag was not the best.
As always, select hunting partners (max of 4) who seriously want to go hunting.
Lastly, as I was a group leader (of essentially myself), I am not eligible to lead another elk group for five years but can participate in a group. Does any group need an extra responsible committed hunter for the 2013 season? Please PM me. Thanks for all who participated or gave advice for my 2012 virtual elk hunt.
Congratz on getting the elk crest! That's the first time I've heard of getting one without harvesting an actual animal. Sorry to hear your not eligible for 5 years, but at least you got the crest. Hopefully some kind soul will invite you on their elk hunt.
