unique opportunity to harvest waterfowl species IN Rondeau Bay
Experience Waterfowl Hunting at Rondeau Provincial Park
Rondeau Bay Waterfowlers Association (RBWA) is a not-for-profit organization working in co-operation with Ontario Parks, the OFAH and the Ministry of Natural Resources.
There are two zones in which hunting is permitted in Rondeau Bay: A-Zone (within Rondeau Provincial Park), and B-Zone. Hunters wishing to hunt in Rondeau Bay require either an A-Zone or B-Zone Hunting permit. (The map below shows the boundaries of the two zones)
A-Zone has approximately 30 blinds and shooting points in Rondeau Provincial Park, available to the public. These blinds can be rented daily through a lottery system performed two weeks prior to the opening hunting day. Decoys, canoes, and paddles are available at certain blinds as shown in the map below. An A-Zone Daily Hunting Permit is required, these will be issued to each person who receives a blind in the lottery. The lottery system will provide a morning and afternoon hunt, morning hunters shall be back to the Waterfowl Management Unit office by 2:00 pm the day of the hunt. Afternoon hunters may not depart from the Waterfowl Management Unit office for their blinds before 1:30 pm.
B-Zone provides additional hunting opportunities for hunters wishing to use their own blinds or boats. A B-Zone Seasonal Hunting Permit is required. A lottery system is used for B-Zone Blind Permits. All blinds must be removed no later than March 15th the following year. Hunting is not permitted within 300 meters from shore or a natural rush bed or waterline that forms a boundary of private property.
History Of The Hunt
A provision of the agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry requires hunters participate in a mandatory reporting program.
Each person must return to the on-site Waterfowl Technician after completing their hunt and present their harvest from that morning for important data collection (the species, sex, age, and number of waterfowl harvested, etc.).
The information from these reports and standard migratory bird band reporting from Darlington Provincial Park waterfowl hunters, contributes to long-term monitoring and assessment programs throughout North America.
Connect with Rondeau Bay Waterfowlers’ Association
Hunt Location
Address:
18050 Rondeau Park Rd.
Morpeth, ON N0P 1X0
Park phone: 519-674-1750
Rondeau Bay Waterfowlers’ Association: 519-674-1775
WMU: 93B – located in the southern hunting district.
Waterfowl Hunting Dates
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 – Saturday, December 2nd, 2023.
The hunt operates from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Hunting is closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays to reduce hunting pressure and allow the birds to rest.
Poor weather or icy conditions my cause the hunt to close on certain days. Updates will be posted on the Rondeau Bay Waterfowlers Association Facebook and Instagram pages.
Cost Of Hunt & Parking
A-Zone Daily Hunt Permit:
- $15.00 for member/day or
- $25.00 for non-member/day.
B-Zone Seasonal Permit: $25.00
B-Zone Blind Permit: $25.00
Parking: Hunters driving into the park will be required to purchase and present a valid Rondeau Provincial Park vehicle pass (daily or seasonal) available for purchase online at Create Reservation (ontarioparks.com).
You can book your day permit online up to 5 days in advance.
Participation Requirements
To participate, you MUST possess:
- Valid Ontario Outdoors Card
- Small game license for Ontario
- Migratory Game Birds Hunting Permit
- Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)
- Valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card (if operating a motorboat)
- Parking Permit
OFAH is for all Ontarians
Connecting the Hunting Community
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is committed to providing inclusive and educational hunting programs that foster a strong, united community of conservation-minded hunters.
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