Easy Steps
To Get Your
Ontario Hunting Licence
How To Start
Book your seat 100% online
No need to confirm with calls or emails
Reschedule online up to 5 days in advance
Step 1: Learn To Hunt (OHEP)
The first step towards obtaining your Ontario Outdoors Card (hunting licence) is to complete the mandatory provincial training course: The Ontario Hunter Education Program (OHEP). At Range Arts we call it Learn To Hunt (OHEP).
Learn To Hunt (OHEP) is an in-person 1-day course with our Certified Instructor. You’ll learn hunting laws and regulations, safety and equipment, techniques, responsibilities, and how hunting remains an important wildlife management tool in Ontario.
At the end of the course you’ll be tested on the knowledge and skills you acquired that day. 7 Hours of Instruction & Testing – $189.99
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The Outdoors Card allows the bearer to purchase licences to hunt and fish in Ontario, also called “tags”. Hunting with a firearm still requires a PAL in addition to the appropriate tags.
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The in-person OHEP course offers the opportunity to learn from an expert hunter and connect with other aspiring hunters. Some people prefer in-person learning to online learning. At our courses there’s no chance you’ll forget to finish the content or get bored! You’ll be ready almost immediately to obtain your Ontario Outdoors Card.
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Completing the OHEP allows you to obtain an Outdoors Card as soon as 2 days after your course. It can be obtained through the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forrestry, participating Service Ontario locations, and other private issuers.
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Step 2 (Optional): Obtain My PAL (CFSC)
If you want to hunt with a firearm without direct and immediate supervision by a PAL holder, you’ll need to complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and apply for your Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).
You can do so before or after taking Learn To Hunt (OHEP), however receiving your PAL takes several months, so we recommend starting early!
Where?
We serve the Greater Toronto Area from ETOBICOKE (Mississauga coming soon)
ANNOUNCING!
January 1, 2025, and beyond our courses will be held at our new location:
Range Arts, Units 19-20, 6415 Northwest Drive (Google Maps)
Current location ending Dec 31, 2024:
Range Arts, Suite 160, 50 Ronson Drive (link to google maps)
Our comfortable, modern classroom (pictured), has free parking, coffee and snack bar, and hot lunch options.
Last Step: Request Your Outdoors Card
Your Course Certificate is issued by email 1-2 days after your course. Take it over to your nearest participating Service Ontario and ask for your "Outdoors Card”. They’ll issue you a card right away and you can start buying “tags” (the licences) for the species you plan to hunt.
Alternatively you can call the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry and have your Outdoors Card mailed to you.
How Can I Sign Up?
Book your seat 100% online. No need to confirm with calls or emails. We take a 50% deposit to hold your seat in the class. You can reschedule any course online up to 5 days in advance without losing your deposit.
