Carpenter Lake is situated in Wildlife Management Unit 36 and has deer hunting seasons for archery (October 1 to November 4, 2007) and rifles (November 5 to 17, 2007). Those wishing to hunt for antlerless deer (does and fawns) need to enter a draw by July 31 of the year of the hunting season. In 2006, applicants had a 28% chance of obtaining an antlerless deer tag. Consult the Hunting Regulations Summary (www.mnr.gov.on.ca) for further details including costs of hunting licenses for residents and non-residents. Non-resident hunters need to complete an application and pay a fee to bring their rifles into Canada. Further information is available at www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca or at customs offices.

Deer hunting is traditionally done by parties of hunters using rifles. Some hunters (shooters) remain stationary at places affording a good view while other hunters (drivers or dogs) walk through areas of bush driving deer toward the shooters. The area also affords excellent opportunities for solo hunters using either bows or rifles. Solo hunting normally proceeds by initially exploring the area to find places frequented by deer. The solo hunter can then comb this area in search of game or remain motionless at a good locality and wait for deer to come into range. By remaining in tree stands approximately 16 feet above the ground, hunters are less easily detected by deer and have an increased chance of being approached by deer.

Carpenter Lake Cabins offers quality housekeeping accommodations for your hunting party. We currently have deer stands that can be erected on parcels of private land in good hunting localities. We provide maps and tips on good hunting techniques and strategies and will help to transport your game out of the bush. Please contact us for further information on deer hunting in the Carpenter Lake area.