Antlerless Deer - March 1 to July 2
Moose - April 18 to May 31
Elk - May 1 to June 10
Controlled Deer - August 1 to
September 3
Ontario's Big Game Draws for Deer, Moose and Elk
2013 Big Game Draw
Application Periods
A big game draw is a tool used to randomly distribute hunting opportunities in the form of validation tags. The number of validation tags available is calculated by wildlife biologists based on the population goal for the herd and the number of animals that can be sustainably harvested. If the population is high, the number of validation tags can be increased to manage the growth of the herd; if the population is low the number of validation tags can be lowered to allow the herd to increase in size. In Ontario, draws are held for moose, elk and deer (an antlerless deer draw and a controlled hunt draw) validation tags.
In most cases, only Ontario residents with a valid hunting version Outdoors Card may apply to a big game draw. There are several ways to apply to big game draws:
- over the Internet at ontario.ca/outdoorscard
- by automated telephone line at 1-800-288-1155
- in person at participating ServiceOntario centres and participating licence issuers who offer this service
NEW THIS YEAR : Paper applications are no longer being used or accepted.
The dates during which applications to the big game draws are accepted for the 2013 draws are:
