Ontario Hunter Education Course
The primary purpose of the Ontario Hunter Education Course (OHEC) is to assist in developing the knowledge and skills essential to becoming a safe and ethical hunter.
The key elements are:
- the importance of safe and proper firearm handling
- respect for wildlife, private property and other outdoor enthusiasts
- the role of modern regulated hunting in wildlife management
This course can help you adjust your skills to compensate for these changes.
Topics covered in the course are:
- Hunting Ethics
- Field Techniques
- Role of the Hunter
- Wildlife Management
- Wildlife Identification
- Survival
- Hypothermia
- First Aid
- Vision and Physical Fitness
- Equipment
- Firearms
- Bow Hunting
- Legal Responsibilities
Participants must be a minimum of 12 years of age.
Fees and Duration
Stand Alone Course is 12.5 hours in duration (taken without a CFSC nor proof of previous CFSC course). The cost for the Stand Alone Course is $145.00 ($125.00 for the course with examination and $20.00 for the manual).
OHEC One-Stop (taken in conjunction with CFSC course OR proof of previous CFSC course) is 10 hours long. The course cost for the OHEC portion is $120.00 ($100.00 for the course with examination and $20.00 for the manual).
- Exam challenge: $40.00 (for a person with an out-of-province hunting licence who has been in Ontario for at least 6 months)
- Manual: $20.00