Hullett Marsh is located along the South Maitland River, and along the Atlantic and Mississippi flyways. It is a no-fee, multi-use, multi-season facility, known best for its waterfowl and pheasant hunting. Opportunities for wild game hunting (with Sunday Gun Hunting), hiking, horseback riding, birding, canoeing and various other activities can be found at Hullett Marsh!
In the 1970's and early 1980's, Ducks Unlimited Canada, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, developed the man-made marsh. Today the marsh is partnered with OMNRF, Ducks Unlimited Canada and a not-for-profit organization known as Friends of Hullett. FOH deals with the day-to-day operation of Hullett Marsh. FOH consists of a board of directors, two staff, and many volunteers and members.
2024-2025
Hunting Seasons
Hullett Marsh is located in Wildlife Management Unit 85B. ALWAYS read and understand provincial, federal, and HPWA rules and regulations before hunting at Hullett Marsh. Hullett supports Sunday hunting which may affect open season dates.
All users of the marsh MUST abide by Federal, Provincial and Hullett rules, act responsibly, ethically and be considerate of fellow users, the property, and neighboring land. Please check the Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary and Federal Migratory Bird Regulations for more information and bag limits.
White-tail Deer:
Bows Only, no dogs:
October 1, 2024 - November 3, 2024
November 11, 2024 - December 1, 2024
December 9, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Controlled Shotgun:(WMU 85B)
November 4, 2024 - November 10, 2024
December 2, 2024 - December 8, 2024
Wild Turkey:
Spring Season:
April 25, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Fall Season Bow:
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Fall Season Firearm:
October 15, 2024 - October 27, 2024
Migratory Birds:
Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks):
September 23, 2023 - January 7, 2024
Canada and Cackling Goose Early Season:
September 7, 2023 - September 17, 2023
Canada and Cackling Goose Regular Season:
September 23, 2023- December 27, 2023
Woodcock:
September 25, 2023 - December 20, 2023
Mourning Dove:
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Double-crested Cormorant:
September 15, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Hullett does NOT have a late goose season, as we have Sunday gun hunting
Small Game:
Pheasant:
September 25, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Gray (Black) Squirrel:
September 25, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Cottontail and European Hare:
September 25, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Hunting with Falconry Birds:
September 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Licensed Furbearing mammal trapping does occur in the marsh. Please stay on the trail and maintain control of your dogs and children. Only those with FOH and MNRF approval may trap in the marsh.
Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
2023-2024
PLEASE NOTE:
Tickets for the 2024 Pheasant Challenge are available for purchase now!
North section of Front Road is closed for public safety due to poor road conditions.
2024 PHEASANT CHALLENGE
Purchase here:
2024 Pheasant Challenge Tickets are available for purchase until 2PM on December 31, 2024.
Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased above through PayPal with a 3 ticket minimum and mailed out to you.
(No PayPal account is required).
Tickets can also be purchased in-person at Clinton Sporting Goods.
Click here for directions!
2023 Winners:
1st Prize (Shotgun) - Jeff Scalise of Astorville, ON
2nd Prize (Generator) - Justin Vanderleest of Milton, ON
Friends of Hullett staff have created some tip sheets to help users better understand the rules and regulations and also to help answer some common questions so that you can be safe and enjoy your hunting and hiking experiences at Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area.
Check out the tip sheets below!
Click here for a PDF map of Hullett
Click here for a PDF map of the Agricultural Fields in Hullett Marsh
Click here for a PDF of 2023 Water Levels
In honour of Earth Day on April 22, Hullett Marsh has collaborated with Excalibur Insurance, to chat about the birds and the bees – and all of the other wildlife that can be found at the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area!
A big thank-you to Excalibur Insurance for taking the time to chat with us and also for their very generous $1000 donation to Friends of Hullett.
To watch the full interview, click here: https://youtu.be/JkBWpJdui5o
To learn more about Excalibur Insurance visit their website: https://excaliburinsurance.ca/
Follow Excalibur Insurance on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/excaliburinsurance
Follow Excalibur Insurance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excaliburinsurancegroup/
Two popular activities at Hullett Marsh include bird watching and geocaching. Below you will find the links to our Birding Checklist and the Geocaching Coordinates:
We are so excited to be featured in this cool and interactive campaign developed by Ducks Unlimited Ontario.
Click here to check out the wonderful interactive map/story featuring Hullett Marsh and 16 other Ontario wetlands that you can visit this winter!
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Friends of Hullett becoming a registered charitable organization. To commemorate this momentous achievement and celebrate all the hard work of past and present staff, volunteers and members of the Board of Directors, FOH has commissioned 4 unique styles of ball caps. These hats can be purchased at the Hullett Office (41378 Hydro Line Road) or via PayPal or EMT (pickup only) for a price of $25 each. Please email staff to arrange pickup or for in-person availability.
Available styles include:
Based on the approval of Canada Summer Jobs funding, Friends of Hullett will once again be looking to fill summer job vacancies. If you or someone you know is interested in applying for any one of these jobs, please email staff at fohoffice@tcc.on.ca with resume attached. Due to the uncertainty of funding at this time, jobs are subject to change/removal and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Available Jobs:
Are you interested in running for a position on the Board of Directors (BOD) so that FOH can continue in a positive direction? Email us at fohoffice@tcc.on.ca for an application.
• 3 BOD positions are up for renewal/election on Sunday May 26, 2024
• To run for the BOD you must be a valid member of the FOH and are required to submit an application expressing your interest to run for the BOD.
Please email your “Application to Run for Director” to David Denyes at MNRF Vineland Field Office.
Please note that applications must be received by David Denyes by April 29, 2024.
Application to Run for FOH Director
David Denyes
Management Biologist
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Vineland Field Office
4890 Victoria Avenue North.
Vineland Station ON
L0R 2E0
289-241-6872
david.denyes@ontario.ca
