How do I apply to the draw for a moose validation tag as an individual applicant?
Hunters who wish to apply to the draw for a moose validation tag may enter the draw between April 18 and May 31, 2013. To apply as an individual, you will need a valid hunting version Outdoors Card, a moose licence tag and your first and second choice (if applicable) Hunt Codes representing the WMUs and type of firearm (gun or bow) to be used.
There are three ways to enter the draw:
- Telephone Application System – Call 1-800-288-1155 to purchase a moose licence tag and apply to the moose draw in one phone call. Be sure to record the authorization number voiced at the end of the call for future reference. Please note that if you have already purchased your moose licence tag, you will not be able to enter the draw by telephone. If you already have your moose licence tag you must apply for the draw over the Internet or by visiting a participating ServiceOntario centre or licence issuer.
- Internet – Go to the website ontario.ca/outdoorscard, to purchase a resident moose licence tag and apply to the moose draw in one transaction. You can also apply just to the draw in a separate transaction if you have already purchased your moose licence tag. Be sure to print or save a copy of your draw application receipt for future reference using the "Print Receipt" button once your draw application has been submitted. Please view the website for step-by-step instructions on applying to the draw.
- Pariticipating ServiceOntario centre or participating licence issuer - A ServiceOntario representative or licence issuer will assist you in purchasing your moose licence tag and electronically submitting your draw application. Be sure to check your draw confirmation receipt prior to leaving the ServiceOntario centre or licence issuer to ensure your choices have been correctly entered. View a list of participating ServiceOntario centres and participating licence issuers providing this service.
What is the draw deadline?
The deadline for draw entry online or by telephone is 11:59 p.m. (ET) on May 31, 2013. The deadline for draw entry at a participating ServiceOntario or a licence issuer is within regular business hours on May 31.
How do I know if my application was successful?
Starting August 1, draw applicants can call the toll‐free Draw Results Line at 1‐800‐288‐1155 or go online at ontario.ca/outdoorscard to get their draw results. All hunters who purchased a moose licence tag and/or entered the draw on or before the draw deadline will receive their licence tag and game seal (with validation tag, if successful in the
draw) by mail.
For more information about moose validation tags, the draw process and Hunt Codes, pick up a copy of the Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary or refer to the online version.
NOTE: Non-residents wishing to apply to this draw should refer the section "Information for Non-Residents Wishing to Hunt Moose" in the Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary.
