Algonquins of Ontario _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 31 Riverside Drive, Suite 101, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 8R6 Telephone: (613) 735-3759 Fax: (613) 735-6307 Website: www.tanakiwin.com E-Mail: [email protected]Friday, October 11, 2019 Changes to the 2019 – 2020 Algonquin Park Harvest Area Pembroke, ON – For many years, the annual Algonquins of Ontario harvest of moose, deer and elk has been managed pursuant to management plans developed by the Algonquin Negotiation Representatives (ANRs). These management plans establish the process of issuing tags to eligible Algonquin harvesters, the species that can be harvested, the season during which harvesting shall occur and the Harvest Area within which harvesting may take place. They also provide for reporting and monitoring of harvesting activities. These management plans have resulted in responsible and well-managed Algonquin harvesting for many years. In the past, Algonquin harvesting of moose and deer as well as the harvesting of other species of game normally taken for food in Algonquin Park has been restricted to the area within Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) 51 and to the east of Shirley Lake Road. For the 2019-2020 harvest season, the Algonquins of Ontario have decided that this area is now expanded to include that portion of Algonquin Park that lies within WMU 51, both east and west of Shirley Lake Road, north of the Hwy 60 Corridor Development Zone and within the Algonquin of Ontario Settlement Area. This decision has been taken after a great deal of consideration and is the result of anticipated increased harvesting by members of the Métis Nation of Ontario pursuant to arrangements made with the government of Ontario that have been challenged in court by the Algonquins of Ontario. In recent years moose populations in certain Wildlife Management Units have declined significantly, coinciding with increased harvesting by self-identified Métis harvesters. The ANRs have attempted to obtain information from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry regarding the extent of harvesting by these self-identified Métis but with very limited success. The Algonquins of Ontario have determined that the only responsible course of action to respond to both the threat of increased harvesting and the decline of existing moose populations is to permit harvesting by eligible Algonquin harvesters in that portion of Algonquin Park that has not been harvested previously. This decision applies to only those Algonquins who are already in possession of a 2019-2020 AOO Harvest Tag or are party harvesting under that Tag for WMU 51 and/or a Calf Tag. These eligible Algonquin Harvesters may harvest within WMU 51, both east and west of Shirley Lake Road, north of the Hwy 60 Corridor Development Zone and within the Algonquin of Ontario Settlement Area. The attached Maps titled Algonquin Park Harvest Area Proposed Modifications
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Algonquins of Ontario
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 31 Riverside Drive, Suite 101, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 8R6
Changes to the 2019 – 2020 Algonquin Park Harvest Area Pembroke, ON – For many years, the annual Algonquins of Ontario harvest of moose, deer and elk has been managed pursuant to management plans developed by the Algonquin Negotiation Representatives (ANRs). These management plans establish the process of issuing tags to eligible Algonquin harvesters, the species that can be harvested, the season during which harvesting shall occur and the Harvest Area within which harvesting may take place. They also provide for reporting and monitoring of harvesting activities. These management plans have resulted in responsible and well-managed Algonquin harvesting for many years. In the past, Algonquin harvesting of moose and deer as well as the harvesting of other species of game normally taken for food in Algonquin Park has been restricted to the area within Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) 51 and to the east of Shirley Lake Road. For the 2019-2020 harvest season, the Algonquins of Ontario have decided that this area is now expanded to include that portion of Algonquin Park that lies within WMU 51, both east and west of Shirley Lake Road, north of the Hwy 60 Corridor Development Zone and within the Algonquin of Ontario Settlement Area. This decision has been taken after a great deal of consideration and is the result of anticipated increased harvesting by members of the Métis Nation of Ontario pursuant to arrangements made with the government of Ontario that have been challenged in court by the Algonquins of Ontario. In recent years moose populations in certain Wildlife Management Units have declined significantly, coinciding with increased harvesting by self-identified Métis harvesters. The ANRs have attempted to obtain information from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry regarding the extent of harvesting by these self-identified Métis but with very limited success. The Algonquins of Ontario have determined that the only responsible course of action to respond to both the threat of increased harvesting and the decline of existing moose populations is to permit harvesting by eligible Algonquin harvesters in that portion of Algonquin Park that has not been harvested previously. This decision applies to only those Algonquins who are already in possession of a 2019-2020 AOO Harvest Tag or are party harvesting under that Tag for WMU 51 and/or a Calf Tag. These eligible Algonquin Harvesters may harvest within WMU 51, both east and west of Shirley Lake Road, north of the Hwy 60 Corridor Development Zone and within the Algonquin of Ontario Settlement Area. The attached Maps titled Algonquin Park Harvest Area Proposed Modifications
2019-2020 and Algonquin Provincial Park Hwy 60 Corridor Development Zone describe this expanded Harvest Area. Algonquins who are eligible to harvest in Algonquin Park will be required to enter or exit Algonquin Park at the following access points: Shall Lake, Basin Road, Beechnut Road, Sand Lake, Hydro Line Road, Brent Road, Daventry Road, Kiosk, Bissett Road, Wylie-Bronson Road and Klocks Road. These locations are shown in the attached Map titled Algonquin Park Harvest Area Proposed Modifications 2019-2020 Community Monitor Locations. Algonquins who are eligible to harvest in Algonquin Park will be required to comply with laws ordinarily in force in Ontario that are intended to protect or promote public safety in accordance with the AOO Harvest Management Plan. This includes obstructing rights of way. In addition, Algonquin Harvesters must be respectful of active forestry operational areas as some areas may not be clearly identified by signage in the area west of Shirley Lake Road as well as designated camping sites and trails. For further information, please contact your local Algonquin Negotiation Representative.
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6053B
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Projection: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N Data: AOO, LIO
Algonquins of Ontario
Algonquin Park Harvest Area Proposed Modifications 2019-2020Algonquins of Ontario Settlement Area Boundary Algonquin Park Harvest Area for 2019-2020 [approx. 5,845 sq. km]
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1:500,000Algonquin Park Harvest Area Prior to 2019-2020 [approx. 3,285 sq. km] Hwy 60 Corridor Development Zone
Wildlife Management Unit (WMU)
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“This map is a graphic representation and for inform
ational purposes only. T
he map data has been com
piled from
various sources and the accuracy
is not guaranteed. Do not rely on this map as a precise indicator of routes, locations of features or as a guide for navigation. This map may
contain cartographic errors or omissions.” [September 26, 2019]
Bat Lake Trail
Peck Lake Trail
Big Pines Trail
Two Rivers Trail
Minnesing Trails
Mizzy Lake Trail
Beaver Pond Trail
Pinetree Ski Trail
Booth's Rock Trail
Leaf Lake Ski Trail
Hemlock Bluff Trail
Spruce Bog Boardwalk
Big Trout Lake Trail
Whiskey Rapids Trail
Fraser Lake Ski Trail
Track and Tower Trail
Hardwood Lookout Trail
Centennial Ridges Trail
Algonquin Lookout TrailSunday Lake Dogsled Trail
Highland Backpacking Trail
The Old Railway Bike Trail
Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail
T. Thomson - Burnt Island RouteCanoe Lake to Opeongo Lake Route
Opeongo Snowbirds Snowmobile Club Trail
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Galeairy Lake
Hay Lake
Rock Lake
Booth Lake
Smoke Lake
Burnt Island Lake
Ragged LakeLake Louisa
Pen Lake
Opeongo Lake
Canoe Lake
Cache Lake
Source Lake
Clydegale LakeWelcome Lake
Lower Hay Lake
Joe Lake
Tea Lake
Lake of Two Rivers
Whitefish Lake
Cauliflower Lake
Big Porcupine Lake
Crown Lake
Otter Creek
Canisbay Lake
Lobster Lake
Harry Lake
Wolf Lake
Rapid Lake
Littledoe Lake
Linda Lake
Head Lake
Swan Lake
Tom Thomson Lake
Rence Lake
Boot Lake
Farm Lake
Provoking Lake
Billy Lake
Little Island Lake
Tepee Lake
Rockaway Lake
Troutspawn Lake
Tanamakoon Lake
Sunbeam Lake
North Grace Lake
Harness Lake
Bonnechere Lake
Fork Lake
Godda Lake
Owl Lake
Pinetree Lake
Whitegull Lake
Bonita Lake
Airy Lake
Norway Lake
Lawrence Lake
Hardtack Lake
Crystal Lake
Tattler Lake
McGarvey Lake
Dividing Lake
Luck Lake
Prottler Lake
Hilliard Lake
Little Joe Lake
Raja Lake
Sylvia Lake
Brewer Lake
Kenneth Lake
Sunday Lake
Sproule Lake
Hiram Lake
Iris Lake
Fraser Lake
Louie Lake
Longspur LakeRainbow Lake
Frank Lake
Gliskning Lake
Alder Lake
Stringer Lake
Headstone Lake
Costello Lake
Scott Lake
Kitty Lake
Dagger Lake
Raven Lake
Polly Lake
Gordon Lake
Martin Lake
Richard Lake
Kearney LakePog Lake
Little Coon Lake
Vesper Lake
Sasajewun Lake
McCarthy Creek
Hilly Lake
Kirkwood Lake
Longairy Lake
White Lake
Phipps Lake
Jack Lake
Coon Lake
Bruce Lake
Kathlyn Lake
Clarke Lake
Crevice Lake
Pardee Lake Poverty Lake
Delano Lake
McCauley Lake
Florence Lake
McIntosh Lake
Amyoa Lake
Little Cauliflower Lake
Blackfox Lake Sandmartin Lake
Luckasavitch Lake
North Galipo Lake
Little Troutspawn LakeEast Galipo Lake
Upper Head Lake
Fools Lake
Speckledtrout Lake
Little Oxtongue River
West Headstone Lake
Little McCauley Lake
West Galipo Lake
Pathfinder Lake
Westward Lake
Loft Lake
Hinterland Lake
Hwy 127
Hwy 60
Hay Creek Rd
Curve Inn Rd
Louisa Lk Rd
Martin
Lk Rd
Billy Lk
Rd
Brule Lk R
d
Sunday Lk Rd
Clydegale Lk Rd
Pen Lake Road
Cam
eron Lk Rd
Crystal Lk R
d
Hiram Lk Rd
Hydro L
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Welcome Lk Rd
Farm
Bay R
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Red Fox Lk Rd
Billy Lk
Rd
HWY 60
HWY 127
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Projection: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N Data: AOO, LIO
Algonquins of Ontario
Algonquin Provincial Park Hwy 60 Corridor Development ZoneAlgonquins of Ontario Settlement Area Boundary Road
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1:120,000Trail Segment
Designated Camping Site
Highway
Infrastructure (Building)
Visitor Centre
Hwy 60 Corridor Development Zone
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Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) Algonquin Park Harvest Area for 2019-2020
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“This map is a graphic representation and for inform
ational purposes only. T
he map data has been com
piled from
various sources and the accuracy
is not guaranteed. Do not rely on this map as a precise indicator of routes, locations of features or as a guide for navigation. This map may
contain cartographic errors or omissions.” [September 26, 2019]
