The CANhunt Blog
Guides, gear reviews, regulation breakdowns, and field-tested tactics for Canadian hunters.
61 articles
How to Use Hunting Boundary Maps
A practical guide to understanding and using hunting boundary maps in Canada, including WMU overlays, crown land layers, and avoiding boundary violations.
Canadian Hunting License Guide by Province
A comprehensive overview of hunting licence requirements across Canadian provinces, covering resident and non-resident licensing, hunter education, and key differences.
Understanding Hunting Seasons in Canada
How hunting seasons work in Canada, including early and late splits, draw hunts, general seasons, and limited entry opportunities.
CWD: What Every Canadian Hunter Needs to Know
An overview of Chronic Wasting Disease in Canada, including affected areas, testing protocols, transportation rules, and what hunters should do in surveillance zones.
Legal vs Visual Hunting Boundaries Explained
How to identify your WMU and understand the difference between legal boundary definitions and what you can see on the ground while hunting in Canada.
Hunter Education Requirements Across Canada
A province-by-province breakdown of hunter education course requirements, age restrictions, and reciprocity for Canadian hunters.
Scouting Crown Land: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to find huntable crown land, use satellite imagery to read terrain, and identify animal sign in the field for your first successful scouting trips.
How Wind and Moon Phase Affect Your Hunt
Understand how wind thermals, scent management, and moon phases influence deer movement patterns so you can pick the best days and setups for your hunts.
Digital Hunt Logging: Why Smart Hunters Track Everything
Discover why recording every hunt, from weather conditions to animal sightings, helps you recognize patterns, improve your strategies, and become a more consistent hunter.