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Hunting and fishing were some of the main reasons for
many tourists to come up to Muskoka in the early days.
Sportsmen and women from all over North America and even
some from Europe came to Muskoka to hunt the region's
forests and enjoy the freshwater fishing. While the
opportunities are not as
bountiful now as they were then there are still places in
Muskoka which provide good hunting and fishing.
Game
of different kinds, including moose, deer and bear, as well
as smaller game -- ducks and ruffed grouse and hare -- are
readily found throughout the region. The variety of terrain
and the many hunt camps make for an exciting hunting
experience.
Many
of Muskoka's over 1,000 lakes and its numerous rivers boast
sport fish of all kinds -- northern pike and muskie, walleye
and bass, lake and speckled trout, as well as salmon on
Georgian Bay. The region's many bait shops, fishing guides
and marinas know where the best fishing is and know
how to outfit you for it. Whether you are just casting from
the dock at a resort or paddling one of the local lakes or
streams, or pursuing the bigger game on Georgian Bay or at a
fly-in location you're sure to find something to satisfy
your taste.
Looking
at the predictions for the upcoming hunting season from an
article by Bob Alison writing in Ontario Out of Doors
magazine, Bracebridge, (representing the Muskoka region) has
the following ratings: Moose -- good, Deer -- good, Bear --
excellent, Rabbit/Hare -- poor, but improving, Fox --
excellent, Squirrel -- good, Woodcock -- fair, Grouse --
good and improving, Geese -- poor, Ducks -- fair.
The
local Ministry of Natural Resources office in Bracebridge
has all the detailed information on local hunting and
fishing regulations. Phone (705) 645-8747.
This info. is also available to download at the MNR
website at www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/fwmenu.html
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