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Please note that you might not be able to buy a Ontario fishing & hunting license in Chapleau on weekends. The Ministry of Natural Resources office is closed all weekend. There is two other private locations that sell licenses but no garante they will be open. Therefore, buy your license along the way before you reach Chapleau. Several places are listed below.

Below are some places along your route that sell fishing licenses:

Online Immediately

You can obtain your licence immediately online and print it on your own printer. You must have a printer attached to your computer that is capable of printing graphics (either black and white or in color). You will be instructed to print your licence document and you will need to carry it with you while fishing. The licence you print is the only one you will receive. Click this link to start the process https://www1.on.wildlifelicense.com/index_hf.php

Over the Phone

You can also purchase your license over the phone by calling 1-800-387-7011. Your license will usually arrive at your home address within 10 days.

Traveling north out of the Sault towards Wawa and then east on Hwy. 101

The Information and Welcome Center which faces you directly after you leave the Canadian Customs checkpoint.
The Canadian Carver on Highway 17 North, 46 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie. It is well marked with highway signs. You can get refreshments there as well.
In Wawa at Young’s General Store. Young’s General Store is on the right side of the road as you enter Wawa. There is a gas station and a stuffed moose standing outside the door.

Traveling east out of the Sault towards Thessalon and then north on Hwy. 129

The Information and Welcome Center which faces you directly after you leave the Canadian Customs checkpoint.
The 17E Trading Post just west of the town of Desbarats. Desbarats is on Hwy 17, about 25 miles east of Sault Ste. Marie. The 17E Trading Post is at the corner of Hwy. 17 and Hwy. 548 just before you come into Desbarats.
Tunnel Lake Trading Post and Motel. At Thessalon turn north onto Hwy. 129. On the right side, 25 miles (40 km) from the start of Hwy. 129. Open 7 days a week, 6:30 am till 10:00 pm.

The following is just a guide please follow the government links below for complete details. We suggest you contact the boader crossing were you plan to cross into Canada and back into the US. to see that all your paper work is in order prior to leaving on your trip. They will be happy to help in any way needed.

Government Links:

To all persons applying for hunting licenses, your applications must be supported by one of the following:

A previous Ontario hunting License for renewal or
A current or old hunting license issued by a Province, State or Country.
A “hunting License certificate” issued by a Ministry of Natural Resources or approved examiner.

NEW FOR 2001 To all person intending on carrying non-restricted firearms accross the border into Canada. Your application should be supported by the following.

Proof that you are at least 18 years of age.
You must also declare your firearms at your first point of entry into Canada.
You must also have a non-resident firearm declaration (form JUS 909 EF). Do not sign the form until the customs agent tells you to.

For more information on this matter you can contact the CCRA at the following numbers:

Within Canada: 1-800-461-9999

Outside Canada: 1-800-387-7011

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