With turkey season opening on April 25th, 2026, the GRCA wanted to share some reminders for Ganaraska Forest users.
Hunting opportunities exist in the Ganaraska Forest year-round, as per Ontario Hunting Regulations.
Before planning to hunt in the Ganaraska Forest, all hunters should visit the GRCA website for more information on hunting rules in the Forest and to consult the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map before planning your visit, as well as confirming where hunting is permitted.
Motorized-use opens for the season on May 1st, both hiking and hunting are permitted in the Forest until that date. All users require a Membership or Day Pass to enter the Forest trails, throughout the year.
While visiting the Ganaraska Forest, the GRCA encourages all Forest users to wear hi-vis, hunter’s / blaze orange or bright colours (not white) to help improve your visibility on trails.
If you see or suspect a natural resources violation, please call the 24/7 MNRF Tips Line at 1.877.847.7667.
Education
Education Staff
Please contact us on how we may help in presenting the appropriate safety, supervision and risk management information to your administrators or if you have further questions for GRCA Teachers and programming.
education@grca.on.ca
T: 905.885.8173
Administration Office
2216 County Road 28
Port Hope, ON L1A 3V8
T: 905.885.8173
F: 905.885.9824
Ganaraska Forest Centre
10585 Cold Springs Camp Road
Campbellcroft, ON L0A 1B0
T: 905.885.8173
F: 905.797.2545