Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area
Rules and Regulations
Hullett Marsh is a shared space for nature and people. By visiting, you’re helping us keep this habitat thriving and everyone safe. While visiting the property for any permitted activity is free of charge, support of the Friends of Hullett is always encouraged to help us maintain and protect this landscape.
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Please take a moment to review our guidelines below—they are also provided in the Hullett User Guide available within the "Maps" boxes at every parking lot and in links below. It is important for all visitors to note that rules and seasonal access vary by location; please ensure you understand the differences between Zone A and Zone B before heading out; see the table below for more details.
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Visitor Resources & Regulations
Downloadable guides and essential links for your visit
Resource Name
Description
Link
Hullett User Guide
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Hullett Visitor Map
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Hunter's Tip Sheet
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Visitor's Tip Sheet
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Contact and Group Bookings
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Ontario Hunting Regulations
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OFSC Trail Map
Our comprehensive digital manual covering all rules and property history.
Full property map showing parking lots, zones, and trail systems.
Essential info on Zone A stakes, parking, and seasonal closures.
A quick-start guide for hikers, birders, and recreational users.
Reach out to the office for group permits or general inquiries.
Current MNR regulations for seasons, limits, and licensing.
Live updates on snowmobile trail status and locations.
Please ensure you are using the most current version of these documents before visiting.
View PDF
Explore Rule Specific Hullett Zones
Yellow Dot Signage:
Agreement of Property Use
When you arrive at Hullett, you’ll notice yellow dot signage at all of our main access points (see image to the right). These are formal markers under the Trespass to Property Act. By passing these signs, you’re agreeing to abide by all Hullett rules and safety guidelines outlined in the User Guide and accept liability for any damage to property or personal injury while visiting the Marsh. This is our way of ensuring everyone on the property is on the same page for the safety of all our visitors and wildlife in the HPWA.
General Hullett Marsh Rules and Regulations
Understanding the various uses of the Hullett Marsh is essential for a safe and enjoyable experience. Because Hullett is a multi-use space, adhering to these established rules ensures that all visitors can safely and respectfully enjoy their time here.
The following sections outline which activities are permitted under specific regulations and which are strictly prohibited. You can click on any of the links or scroll below to access descriptions, legal requirements, and boundary information tailored to each activity.
Regulated Hullett Activities
Prohibited Hullett Activities
If you are unsure about any rule or regulation, please reach out to Friends of Hullett staff for more information
Open by chance: Mon - Fri
41378 Hydro Line Road
Phone: 519-482-7011
Email: fohoffice@hullettmarsh.com
Motorized Vehicles
Motorized vehicles are restricted to maintained roads and parking areas only. To protect trail integrity and wildlife, off-roading is not permitted.
Biking
Standard bicycles and E-bikes falling under provincial regulation are permitted throughout the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area (see Ontario Reg 369/09 for definition of E-bikes).
Parking
General Hours and Locations
Day-use parking is permitted daily from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. If you require overnight parking, you must use the lot at 40874 Summerhill Road. Please be aware that camper trailers are strictly prohibited anywhere on the property.​
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Zone-specific Instructions
When accessing Zone B, you must park in the designated lots shown in the User Guide behind any available barrier. Please respect posted capacity limits.
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For Zone A, parking rules change depending on the season:
During Migratory Bird Season
Hunters must park behind the numbered barrier that matches their selected hunting stake. These numbered spaces are reserved exclusively for hunters. All other visitors accessing Zone A during this time must park behind unnumbered barriers.
Outside of Hunting Season
All barriers in Zone A, whether numbered or unnumbered, are available for any visitor
Trailers
If you are bringing a trailer for horses or watercraft, please ensure it does not obstruct gates, access routes, or other parking spaces. Whenever possible, unhitch and lock your trailer, parking your vehicle directly alongside it to save space. Never park in front of gates or emergency access points.
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed or kept under immediate control at all times. To protect nesting birds and other residents, do not allow pets to disturb wildlife (unless actively engaged in hunting). Hullett Marsh does not have garbage cans; please pick up after your dog and pack out all waste bags. Leaving bags on trails, in parking lots, or hanging from trees is strictly prohibited.
Garbage
Hullett Marsh is a trash-free facility and does not provide garbage cans. To help maintain the integrity of our natural habitats, you are responsible for removing all personal refuse from the property. Whatever you bring in—including food packaging and beverage containers—must be taken back out with you when you leave.
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Please be advised that dumping is strictly prohibited. This includes the disposal of household trash, appliances, or landscaping debris. We take the protection of this Marsh seriously, and those found dumping waste on the property will be held accountable. Help us keep the Marsh clean; if you see unauthorized dumping occurring, please report it to the authorities.
Dog Training
Dog training on water is permitted in Zone A (before May 15 and after July 31) and Zone B (before May 15 and after July 15).
Dogs must remain leashed or under the handler’s immediate control at all times. If using live birds for training, handlers must obtain the required OMNR permits from the Vineland Area Office (905-562-1177). These may include authorizations for training during closed seasons or for the release of propagated wildlife.
Horse Access
Horseback riding is welcomed throughout the property for much of the year. However, to ensure safety and habitat protection, Zone A is closed to horses from October 1 to April 30. During this winter period, equestrian access remains available within Zone B only. More information on horseback riding at Hullett is available here.
Snowmobiles
Snowmobiles are permitted only on marked Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club trails and only when these trails are officially open. Please visit www.ofsc.on.ca for trail locations and current status.
Bookings For Group Activities
Booking for any groups, including dog trials, training, bird watching, horseback riding, etc., may be scheduled by contacting the Hullett office at 519-482-7011. Any large groups found on the property that have not scheduled an event with Friends of Hullett will be asked to leave the marsh.
Water Access
Water access for any purpose is not permitted in Zone A between May 15 – July 31 and in Zone B between May 15 – July 15. This restriction includes retriever training activities, kayaking, canoeing, and wading to minimize disturbances to nesting waterfowl and support successful breeding. More information on paddling at Hullett is available here.
Foraging
Permitted for personal consumption only. Please harvest respectfully and take only what you need. More information on foraging at Hullett is available here.
Restricted Areas
Under the Trespass to Property Act Satellite Pond 14, Pintail Pool, and White Tail Swamp are strictly off-limits to all users year-round. Please refer to the Hullett User Guide Map for bait deposit sites. Restricted access to these areas is labeled in the User Guide Map
Fishing
Follow Ontario Fisheries Management Zone 16 Regulations. Live or dead baitfish and leeches cannot be transported across Bait Management Zone (BMZ) boundaries. Never release bait or pets into the Marsh. More information on fishing at Hullett is avalible here.
Shed Hunting
Shed Hunting is prohibited Jan 1 – March 20 annually to protect wintering White-tailed Deer.
Target Shooting
Target shooting is strictly prohibited within Zone A at all times to ensure the safety of other users. In Zone B, shooters are restricted to using paper or clay targets only, as glass, plastic, and explosive targets are forbidden. Visitors are required to practice a "pack it in, pack it out" policy by removing all spent targets, shells, and debris before leaving the property.
Prohibited Actions
Alcohol
Alcohol is prohibited on public lands under Ontario’s Liquor Licence Act.
Off-road vehicles (other than snowmobiles)
ORVs (exemptions provided for snowmobiles, see "Snowmobiles" above") are not permitted within the Hullett Wildlife Management Area except for Friends of Hullett management purposes, under the permission of Friends of Hullett, or in accordance with guided Whitetail Swamp waterfowl hunts. ATVs are extremely damaging to the trails, vegetation, and the natural ecosystem of the property.
Camping
Camping is not permitted anywhere within the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area. Please note that while the overflow parking lot located at 40874 Summerhill Road allows for overnight parking, it is for vehicle storage only; the use of campers, trailers, or tents is strictly prohibited.
Commercial Operations
Commercial operations are not permitted on the property.
General Hunting Rules
The HPWA is provincially owned Crown Land with Sunday hunting. There are no fees to use the property for hunting or other activities. You do not have to call the Friends of Hullett before you come out to hunt.
We do however encourage questions as well as any support in the form of donations, memberships, volunteering, material donations or raffle/draw/auction prizes. For more information on Hunting at Hullett along with helpful tools and tip, click here.