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.
2022-2023
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, 2023 - November 5, 2023
November 13, 2023 - December 3, 2023
December 11, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Controlled Shotgun: (WMU 85B)
November 6, 2023 - November 12, 2023
December 4, 2023 - December 10, 2023
Wild Turkey:
Spring Season:
April 25, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Fall Season Bow:
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Fall Season Firearm:
October 10, 2023 - October 22, 2023
Migratory Birds: NOT YET RELEASED FOR 2023
Ducks (other than Harlequin Ducks):
September 24, 2022 - January 8, 2023
Canada and Cackling Goose Early Season:
September 8, 2022 - September 18, 2022
Canada and Cackling Goose Regular Season:
September 24, 2022 - December 28, 2022
Woodcock:
September 25, 2022 - December 20, 2022
Mourning Dove:
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Double-crested Cormorant:
September 15, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Hullett does NOT have a late goose season, as we have Sunday gun hunting
Small Game:
Pheasant:
September 25, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Gray (Black) Squirrel:
September 25, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Cottontail and European Hare:
September 25, 2022 - February 28, 2024
Hunting with Falconry Birds:
September 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
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
2022-2023
PLEASE NOTE: All roads are now open. As always, please drive slowly on HPWA interior roads to avoid damage from potholes.
Please be aware that all of Conservation Rd. is now closed for OPP K9 training and will reopen on May 18th. The training will take place on May 17th, but the area must be clear for a day before to clear scents. Please avoid this area during these two days.
We would like to let all Hullett PWA users know that hunting with firearms is permitted at Hullett 365 days per year as per regulations. For safety it is very advisable to wear high visibility clothing.
2023 Pheasant Challenge tickets are available for purchase until 2:00 PM December 31, 2023.
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)
2022 Draw Winners:
• Peter Demelo of Komoka Ontario was the 1st prize (shotgun) winner with ticket # 0042
• George Ziarko of Mississauga Ontario - 2nd prize (generator) winner with ticket # 1064
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 2022 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 (pickup only) for a price of $25 each. Please email staff to arrange pickup or for in-person availability.
Available styles include:
