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Ministry of Natural Resources
Protecting Ontario’s biodiversity while promoting economic opportunities in the resource sector and supporting outdoor recreation opportunities.
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Protection
Forest, wildland and outdoor fires
Floods
Drought
Dam failures
Erosion
Landslides and sinkholes
Oil and gas
Natural resources
Aggregate reform
Aggregates
Forestry
Geologic carbon storage
Oil, gas and salt
Approvals
Crown land
Recreational activities
Land use policy atlas
Management
Hunting
Outdoors Card
Regulations
Updates
Licence (Ontario residents)
Licence (non-residents)
Apply to hunt big game
Wildlife management unit maps
Hunter reporting
Moose in Ontario
Wildlife and nature
Bear Wise
Find a wildlife rehabilitator
Invasive species
Natural Heritage Information Centre
Reporting wild pigs
Tree atlas
Fishing
Outdoors Card
Regulations
Licence (Ontario and Canadian residents)
Licence (non-residents)
Limits and restrictions
Management zones
Fish ON-Line
Enforcement
Become a conservation officer
Conservation officer powers and authorities
Maps
Topographic maps
Geospatial Ontario (formerly Land Information Ontario)
Work centres
Protecting Ontario’s natural environment and economy from invasive species
As of January 1, 2024, we have regulated 10 additional invasive species and 4 groups (genus) of species (marked "new") under the
Invasive Species Act
.
Making life easier for hunters and anglers
Learn about what you need to know before you head outdoors.
What we do
Sustainably manage Ontario’s fish and wildlife resources.
Lead the management of Ontario’s Crown lands, water, oil, gas, salt and aggregates resources, including making Crown land available for renewable energy projects.
Ensure the sustainable management of Ontario’s Crown forests.
Protect people, property and communities from forest fires, floods and droughts.
Develop and apply geographic information to help manage the province’s natural resources.
Contact us
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Instagram
LinkedIn
Contact form
Tel
: 1-800-387-7011
TTY
: 1-866-686-6072
Ministry of Natural Resources
Natural Resources Information and Support Centre (
NRISC
)
300 Water Street
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8M5
Work centres
Employee directory
Ministry jobs
Minister, media and news
Contact the Minister
minister.mnrf@ontario.ca
Minister’s Office
Media contacts
Ministry news
Social media
Ontario Wood
Facebook
X
Instagram
Ontario Forest Fires (
AFFES
)
Facebook
X
Instagram
Fish and wildlife
Facebook
X
Instagram
Reporting
Bear Wise
1-866-514-2327
Invasive species
1-800-563-7711
Natural resource violation
1-877-847-7667
Agencies, boards and commissions
The ministry is affiliated with the following independent agencies:
Algonquin Forestry Authority
(classified agency)
Big Game Management Advisory Committee
Council of the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors
Council of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association
Fish and Wildlife Heritage Commission
(classified agency)
Lake of the Woods Control Board
Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation
Niagara Escarpment Commission
Ontario Geographic Names Board
Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board
Rabies Advisory Committee
Legislation
The ministry administers the following legislation:
Aggregate Resources Act
Algonquin Forestry Authority Act
An Act for the Settlement of Certain Questions between Governments of Canada and Ontario Respecting Indian Reserve Lands
An Act to Confirm the Title of the Government of Canada to Certain Lands and Indian Lands
Arboreal Emblem Act
Avian Emblem Act
Beds of Navigable Waters Act
Conservation Land Act,
R.S.O
1990,
c.
C.28
Crown Forest Sustainability Act
Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve Act, 2005,
S.O
2005,
c.
30
Far North Act
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
Fisheries Act (Canada) — Ontario Fishery Regulations
Fisheries Development Act (Canada)
Fisheries Loans Act
Forestry Act
Forestry Workers Lien for Wages Act
Freshwater Fish Marketing Act (Ontario)
Gas and Oil Leases Act
Geologic Carbon Storage Act
Heritage Hunting and Fishing Act
Indian Lands Act
Indian Lands Agreement (1986) Confirmation Act
Industrial and Mining Lands Compensation Act
Invasive Species Act
Lake of the Woods Control Board Act
Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act
Migratory Birds Convention Act (Canada) – Ontario Regulations
Mineral Emblem Act
Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act
Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act
Ontario Forest Tenure Modernization Act
Ontario Geographic Names Board Act
Ottawa River Water Powers Act
Professional Foresters Act
Public Lands Act
Seine River Diversion Act
Steep Rock Iron Ore Development Act
Surveyors Act
Surveys Act
Wildland Fire Management Act
Wild Rice Harvesting Act
Wilderness Areas Act
Updated: April 01, 2026
Published: June 08, 2016
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Ministry of Natural Resources
Protecting Ontario’s biodiversity while promoting economic opportunities in the resource sector and supporting outdoor recreation opportunities.
Get an Outdoors Card
Protection
Forest, wildland and outdoor fires
Floods
Drought
Dam failures
Erosion
Landslides and sinkholes
Oil and gas
Natural resources
Aggregate reform
Aggregates
Forestry
Geologic carbon storage
Oil, gas and salt
Approvals
Crown land
Recreational activities
Land use policy atlas
Management
Hunting
Outdoors Card
Regulations
Updates
Licence (Ontario residents)
Licence (non-residents)
Apply to hunt big game
Wildlife management unit maps
Hunter reporting
Moose in Ontario
Wildlife and nature
Bear Wise
Find a wildlife rehabilitator
Invasive species
Natural Heritage Information Centre
Reporting wild pigs
Tree atlas
Fishing
Outdoors Card
Regulations
Licence (Ontario and Canadian residents)
Licence (non-residents)
Limits and restrictions
Management zones
Fish ON-Line
Enforcement
Become a conservation officer
Conservation officer powers and authorities
Maps
Topographic maps
Geospatial Ontario (formerly Land Information Ontario)
Work centres
Protecting Ontario’s natural environment and economy from invasive species
As of January 1, 2024, we have regulated 10 additional invasive species and 4 groups (genus) of species (marked "new") under the
Invasive Species Act
.
Making life easier for hunters and anglers
Learn about what you need to know before you head outdoors.
What we do
Sustainably manage Ontario’s fish and wildlife resources.
Lead the management of Ontario’s Crown lands, water, oil, gas, salt and aggregates resources, including making Crown land available for renewable energy projects.
Ensure the sustainable management of Ontario’s Crown forests.
Protect people, property and communities from forest fires, floods and droughts.
Develop and apply geographic information to help manage the province’s natural resources.
Contact us
X
Contact form
Tel
: 1-800-387-7011
TTY
: 1-866-686-6072
Ministry of Natural Resources
Natural Resources Information and Support Centre (
NRISC
)
300 Water Street
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8M5
Work centres
Employee directory
Ministry jobs
Minister, media and news
Contact the Minister
minister.mnrf@ontario.ca
Minister’s Office
Media contacts
Ministry news
Social media
Ontario Wood
X
Ontario Forest Fires (
AFFES
)
X
Fish and wildlife
X
Reporting
Bear Wise
1-866-514-2327
Invasive species
1-800-563-7711
Natural resource violation
1-877-847-7667
Agencies, boards and commissions
The ministry is affiliated with the following independent agencies:
Algonquin Forestry Authority
(classified agency)
Big Game Management Advisory Committee
Council of the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors
Council of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association
Fish and Wildlife Heritage Commission
(classified agency)
Lake of the Woods Control Board
Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation
Niagara Escarpment Commission
Ontario Geographic Names Board
Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board
Rabies Advisory Committee
Legislation
The ministry administers the following legislation:
Aggregate Resources Act
Algonquin Forestry Authority Act
An Act for the Settlement of Certain Questions between Governments of Canada and Ontario Respecting Indian Reserve Lands
An Act to Confirm the Title of the Government of Canada to Certain Lands and Indian Lands
Arboreal Emblem Act
Avian Emblem Act
Beds of Navigable Waters Act
Conservation Land Act,
R.S.O
1990,
c.
C.28
Crown Forest Sustainability Act
Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve Act, 2005,
S.O
2005,
c.
30
Far North Act
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
Fisheries Act (Canada) — Ontario Fishery Regulations
Fisheries Development Act (Canada)
Fisheries Loans Act
Forestry Act
Forestry Workers Lien for Wages Act
Freshwater Fish Marketing Act (Ontario)
Gas and Oil Leases Act
Geologic Carbon Storage Act
Heritage Hunting and Fishing Act
Indian Lands Act
Indian Lands Agreement (1986) Confirmation Act
Industrial and Mining Lands Compensation Act
Invasive Species Act
Lake of the Woods Control Board Act
Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act
Migratory Birds Convention Act (Canada) – Ontario Regulations
Mineral Emblem Act
Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act
Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act
Ontario Forest Tenure Modernization Act
Ontario Geographic Names Board Act
Ottawa River Water Powers Act
Professional Foresters Act
Public Lands Act
Seine River Diversion Act
Steep Rock Iron Ore Development Act
Surveyors Act
Surveys Act
Wildland Fire Management Act
Wild Rice Harvesting Act
Wilderness Areas Act
Updated: April 01, 2026
Published: June 08, 2016