Hunting

The Northern Boreal Forest is a hunter’s oasis surrounded by giant white pines, black spruce, birch and poplar with thousands of lakes where there is lots of room for the game animals to roam. Moose and white-tailed deer are the main cervid species that live in this zone, but there are small numbers of elk and woodland caribou.

The main species in the area are Moose, Whitetail deer and black bears. Both Ruffed and Spruce Grouse inhabit our forest regions as well as other small game animals.

The lush forested areas provide great cover and food supply for the animals in our area where the challenge of the hunt awaits you! The cities and urban areas are sporadically placed within the forests making Northwestern Ontario an ideal place for hunting. We grow them big here, and the options for a great hunt are endless. Nutt’s Country Cabins is in Wildlife Management Unit 5 (WMU 5). The unit has extensive road access throughout the unit, which allows hunters to move with ease to reach their targets. This is an area of extensive forest management which creates an abundance of good Moose habitat. There are several first nations reserves within this unit, so be careful of where you are hunting.

Moose

Moose are abundant in the boreal regions of Northwestern Ontario. Here they have the forest cover and food sources, which in turn, makes for a successful breeding ground. Moose are the ultimate big game in town with many bulls sporting 50 plus inch racks.  Nonresident moose hunts are available based on tags, allocated to individual outfitters. This system ensures the stability and health of the Moose populations, while affording hunters the opportunity to bag a trophy bull, cow or calf.

Key factors affecting natural moose ecology are habitat suitability, other cervid species, natural predators such as wolves and black bears and climate change are detrimental to the Moose population. The moose population in WMU 5 is currently within the desired ecological density, 30-55 Moose per 100 km² for CEZ C1. A goal of the moose management is to keep the moose density within a range at which they can fulfill their natural role in the ecosystem.

Black Bears

Looking for high quality and accessible areas for hunting? Look no further! Ontario is one of the most accessible areas in Canada for quality black bear hunting and holds 10% of the world’s black bear population. Our forests and lakes make it a perfect home for these industrious mammals. Since it is hard to accurately count bear populations, they estimate the numbers to exceed 100,000 black bears for this unit. In Kenora, Dryden, Ignace, Red Lake and Sioux Lookout area, there are approximately 20-40 bears per 100 km².

With the reintroduction of the Spring bear hunt for Ontario, means we are open for business.  There are few settings as wild, or as beautiful as Northwestern Ontario. The Endless tracts of boreal forests, rock ridges and wide-open meadows are all part of this 60,000 square mile area.

Whitetail Deer

Abundant in Northwestern Ontario, whitetail deer are the most sought-after species by hunters who visit the area. Here the deer live in relatively untouched wilderness with ample cover and excellent forage, resulting in a stable population. That trophy buck you’ve been seeking, may very well live in the forests of Northwestern Ontario. It’s not a question of finding deer, it’s a question of waiting for the one you want. The largest white tail was shot in the Dryden area which is roughly an hour drive away from camp.

Birds

Grouse not known for being the smartest of birds on the block. What they lack in brains they make up for in coloring and blend very well into the surrounding area. You can nearly step on one of these birds before they take off in a chaotic explosion of feathers. The burst of activity can get your heart racing and your hands shaking. Grouse are quick and often fly a random pattern through the forest making them a challenge to hit in the air. In fact, that’s grouse hunting in a nutshell: go for a walk in the woods until you flush a grouse and then try to shoot it down in the two second window you have. Grouse like to hang out in dense young forest or along transition zones near the edge or streams. Because they are often found in the thick bush, they are even harder to flush, with the thick woods often blocking your shot.

Partridges are small birds only 30 cm (12 inches) long. When they are flying their chestnut tail feathers can be seen. Mortality is high and usually only about 8 chicks will survive to the fall. At this time coveys of 10 to 20 birds are formed. The coveys remain together all winter, dispersing in spring as the birds pair off and mate. The partridge is well suited to Ontario winters, using windbreaks and straw piles for shelter and grains and other seeds for food.

As you hunt, you’ll find the setting to be to your liking and a big part of the experience. Your chances for a successful hunt are very good. Although, we at Nutt’s Country Cabins cannot guarantee you a trophy harvest, as we don’t know how good of a shot you are….

Please check hunting regulations for WMU 5 https://www.ontario.ca/page/hunting

We are currently working with local outfitters to provide these services to our guest, as we are not an outfitter and cannot provide hunting services for non-residents.

HUNTING PACKAGES - $2,100 CAD for 4 hunters in a housekeeping cabin for 6 nights with a 16’ boat & motor with 1 free tank of gas. Map for hunting sites provided. Assistance with field dressing at lodge. Not included are tags, licenses, or permits.

For Larger Hunting parties - please call us at 1-844-905-1001 or email us at info@nuttscountrycabins.com