Ontario Proposes New Legislation on Unsafe Hunting Practices

The Ontario government has introduced legislation intended to address unsafe hunting practices and public safety concerns. According to an official news release, the proposed legislation would allow courts to suspend hunting licences for individuals convicted of offences that pose risks to public safety. The legislation also includes provisions for lifetime hunting bans for the most serious violations, such as incidents resulting in death or serious injury.

The government states that the legislation was introduced following recent incidents involving unsafe hunting practices. The measures are described as supplementing existing enforcement efforts by conservation officers and law enforcement.

All information regarding the objectives and provisions of the proposed legislation is sourced from the Ontario government’s news release.