Guest steve Report post Posted November 21, 2006 can you tell me if hunting shacks that are putt up for the moose hunt are considered to be under the tweenty one day limit the same as the campers during the summer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyelander 164 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Absolutely, its crown land camping, regardless of whether you are fishing or hunting, and not season specific. Quote Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted November 27, 2006 Q. Can you tell me if hunting shacks that are put up for the moose hunt are considered to be under the twenty one day limit the same as the campers during the summer A. Yes, if they are for non commercial use, moose hunt shacks do fall under the 21 day limit and must be removed after 21 days. Commercial ventures (such as a registered tourist outfitter), could apply to MNR for a land use permit and operate a small remote site to accommodate clients during the moose hunt for a period of greater than 21 days. Under the Public Lands Act, it is an offence to take possession of public lands without lawful authority or to place any material, substance or thing (ie moose shack), on public lands without written consent of the MNR. Notwithstanding that it is an offence, MNR?s Free Use Policy (PL 3.03.01) allows certain activities (such as recreational camping) to be carried out on crown land free of charge on a temporary basis. An individual site may only be occupied for a maximum of 21 days in a calendar year. After 21 days, the camping unit must be moved a minimum of 100 metres to a new site. Occupation of Crown land is a privilege that may be controlled from time to time and from place to place depending on what is perceived by the Area Supervisor to be in the broad public interest. For example, a busy boat launch area could be posted to ?no overnight camping? or restrict the days to less than 21. Other free use activities that may exceed the 21 day rule and do not require MNR?s preauthorization to utilize crown land include: - forest industry harvesting equipment and supporting mobile accommodation buildings (excluding locations extensively used by the public ie access points) - Mining industry buildings on unpatented mining claims used by the holder of the claim. - Commercial baitfish harvesters camping on crown land within their harvest area. - Bear baiting stations established for licensed bear hunting. - Ice fishing shacks located over Crown owned lake or river beds. Exceptions to free use include: A restricted travel zone declared under the Forest Fires Prevention Act. Public lands that are posted or otherwise marked to prohibit all or some activities. Public lands on which land use occupational authority has already been granted. Ross Johnston Conservation Officer Community Liaison 435 S. James St., Suite B001 Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S8 Telephone:807-475-1521 Facsimile:807-475-1527 Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
