Ontario Moose Draw 2025

Learn how to apply for a moose tag in Ontario through the points-based allocation process. Find out the eligibility, fees, quotas, deadlines and how to claim and print your tag. Welcome to the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Licensing Service! The licensing service allows you to buy or renew an Outdoors Card, purchase fishing and hunting licences, enter a big game draw or allocation process, view your draw history and results, submit mandatory hunter reports and more, all from a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Big Game Draw Entry Dates for 2025 March 1 to June 30 Antlerless deer April 1 to April 30 Moose Primary Allocation April 15 to June 10 Elk June 15 to July 7 Moose Second Chance Allocation July 1 to July 31 Controlled Deer These draw deadlines are strictly enforced, and no exceptions are made. Find resident moose tag quotas and hunt codes you'll need to apply to the points. Learn how to apply to the moose tag allocation process, which has two stages with different application periods in 2025.

Find out the eligibility criteria, fees, deadlines and steps to apply for moose hunting opportunities in Ontario. For step-by-step instructions Visit Ontario Fishing & Hunting Licences Go to Helpful links Go to Support and Resources Choose: how to create your online account how to view your draw entry and results (includes draw history) how to view your moose points how to apply to the moose tag allocation how to claim your moose tag about what to consider when you apply and at points. Acting in accordance with Ontario's hunting regulations is the single most important thing hunters can do to ensure sustainable wildlife populations for the future.

So, I encourage you to make sure that you have the necessary licences and tags, and that you're following the regulations. Overview As of 2021, the moose tag draw was replaced by a points-based allocation process to distribute moose tags among resident hunters. The process has a primary allocation stage and a second chance allocation stage.

All hunters apply as individuals. There are no group applications. To party hunt with a tag holder, you must purchase a moose licence before your hunt.

The points. An explanation of how the moose tag allocation process works, how to interpret results and what to consider when you apply, are available at ontario.ca/moosetagprocess. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is consulting on enhancements to the points-based moose tag allocation process for resident hunters.

The proposed changes include resetting points for first choice tags, advancing tag claim deadline and creating a last chance allocation stage.