Hunting in Ontario is regulated by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Individual municipalities may choose whether to allow hunters to use a gun on Sunday. The MNR website provides a map showing the municipalities in which Sunday gun hunting is permitted. Click here to view the map in PDF format. (link will open a new window)

On June 27, 2011, Loyalist Township Council held a public meeting with regard to Sunday gun hunting. On September 1, 2011, the following resolution was passed by Council:

WHEREAS a public meeting was held on June 27, 2011 to allow any person to attend or make written representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposal to allow Sunday Gun Hunting;

AND WHEREAS Council received correspondence and heard presentations in support of Sunday Gun Hunting;

NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Ministry of Natural Resources be advised that Loyalist Township supports and authorizes Sunday Gun Hunting in Loyalist Township;

AND FURTHER that staff be authorized to forward this information to the Ministry of Natural Resources with the request that Loyalist Township be added to the list of municipalities allowing Sunday Gun Hunting in Ontario.

Sunday Gun Hunting is allowed only in those locations which are not excluded under the Loyalist Township noise by-law, By-law 2011-6, a By-law to Control Noise, and Schedules 4 and 5 to the By-law. Excluded areas are noted on the maps below.

Restricted Areas for Hunting - Loyalist Township

Detail - Morven

Detail - Odessa

Detail - Violet

Detail - Wilton