The MNRF is reconsidering the penalties

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The MNRF is reconsidering the penalties implemented on hunters who don’t submit their mandatory report.
For the 2024 season, hunters who fail to submit their mandatory report will still be able to purchase licenses, and only must pay a $25 fee. This update comes after the Ministry started a graduated penalty approach back in 2022, which saw hunters temporarily lose their ability to purchase licenses after missing two consecutive reports for a particular species.
While the OFAH understands the importance of hunter reports and the information it provides to ensure sustainable hunting, we also want to keep hunters hunting, which is why we will be discussing alternative approaches with the MNRF to maintain existing reporting rates.