Q: Is it legal to plant and flood corn for the purposes of waterfowl hunting?
Brett Butler, Kanata
A: Under the federal Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022, it is generally unlawful to hunt for migratory game birds within a radius of 400m from any place where bait has been deposited unless the place has been free of bait for at least seven days. Standing crops, whether flooded or not, are not considered baited areas.
Answers By: William Johnson, Provincial Enforcement Specialist, MNR
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Originally published in Ontario Out of Doors' 2026-2027 Hunting Annual
