Hunting and Trapping on Ducks Unlimited Canada Lands in Saskatchewan

Hunting

Unless otherwise posted, all Ducks Unlimited Canada-owned lands in Saskatchewan are open to hunting and do not require written permission from DUC. These properties are foot access only. Hunters harvesting big game animals on Ducks Unlimited Canada property must be prepared to remove their game without a motorized vehicle.

Ducks Unlimited Canada acknowledges, respects, and supports the Inherent Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Ducks Unlimited Canada lands in Saskatchewan are open to Indigenous subsistence harvesters who are encouraged to use these lands to exercise these important rights.

Please note that not all Ducks Unlimited Canada projects are the sole property of DUC. DUC-owned properties will be signed as such. The onus is on the user to ensure they are accessing Ducks Unlimited Canada properties that are the sole property of DUC; these lands can be found on the “Saskatchewan Ducks Unlimited Canada Property List” provided (blue download button above). Where a Ducks Unlimited Canada project is a partnership with a private landowner (such as in conservation agreements or easements), the user must seek landowner permission.

Hunters and trappers are reminded that these are multi-use lands and there may be other users on the property. Those accessing Ducks Unlimited Canada lands need to be cognizant and respectful of fellow users. As part of ongoing habitat management, users should be aware of possible operations on the property including haying or late-fall grazing, and that Ducks Unlimited Canada staff and contractors may be present on occasion.
All users of Ducks Unlimited Canada lands are asked to abide by the terms of this webpage and “Saskatchewan Ducks Unlimited Canada Property List” above to ensure safety and sustainability of use.

Blinds and Structures

Permanent blinds or structures are prohibited on Ducks Unlimited Canada-owned projects. Portable blinds or tree stands are permitted to be set up 14 days before hunting season and all parts (including poles, steps and ladders) must be taken down within 14 days of the end of the same season. All portable blinds and stands must be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the owner.

Baiting of any kind is not permitted on Ducks Unlimited Canada land.

Always consult the Saskatchewan hunting regulations before any trip into the field

Target shooting is not permitted on Ducks Unlimited Canada land.

Given that the province’s gun ranges are closely scrutinized for safety, Ducks Unlimited Canada asserts that these remain optimal locations for target shooting, and encourages Saskatchewan residents to visit their closest gun range for this purpose.

In addition, Ducks Unlimited Canada strives to minimize traffic on properties during the nesting season from April to August each year for the benefit of waterfowl and other wildlife.

Trapping

The following guidelines must be followed:

1. Access will be limited to foot only. No ATV, UTV, Truck/Vehicle access is granted.
2. Trapping of furbearing animals is allowed on Ducks Unlimited Canada lands. Trappers require a valid fur trapping license and must follow all the regulations outlined in the Saskatchewan Hunters’ and Trappers’ Guide. Written permission to trap needs to be obtained from the Ducks Unlimited Canada staff responsible for the specific parcel of Ducks Unlimited Canada land. A signed letter of permission will be given to the trapper as well as a copy kept on file in the office. The use of canine traps, snares, or land-based kill type trap sets that occur less than 1.5 meters above the ground, is prohibited from March 1st until December 31st of any given year.
3. Kill trap sets which are less than 1.5 meters from the ground and land-based canid sets and baited live hold raccoon traps, must be placed a minimum of 50 meters from any right of way or public trail system on the property.
4. No carcass baits are allowed on Ducks Unlimited Canada lands including road killed ungulates or livestock carcasses. Once the trapping is completed each year, all traps and markers must be immediately removed from the property by the trapper on the final day of the trapping season.

Any breach of the above guidelines will result in the loss of access to the property by the trapper.

Camping/Campfires

No camping or building of campfires is allowed on Ducks Unlimited Canada owned lands.

Revolving Land Conservation Program

Some Ducks Unlimited Canada properties are classified under the Revolving Land Conservation Program (RLCP) and may not be under Ducks Unlimited Canada ownership in the future. Under this program, Ducks Unlimited Canada purchases a property, restores its wetlands and grasslands, then resells the land with a conservation agreement (easement) on the title to protect the habitat. While owned by DUC, these properties are open to hunting under the restrictions mentioned in the above section.

Access is not permitted on these properties if crop is still in the field. Users should be aware that RLCP lands will be sold once wetlands and grasslands are restored. Users can check the Saskatchewan Ducks Unlimited Canada Property List to confirm a property’s ownership status. The onus is on the user to ensure they are accessing Ducks Unlimited Canada property.

Partnership Properties – Ducks Unlimited Canada and Fish and Wildlife Development Fund (FWDF)

These lands are protected in partnership with FWDF and are managed by Ducks Unlimited Canada with Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Crown jointly holding title. Ducks Unlimited Canada grants permission for hunting and trapping on these partnered lands under the same general restrictions and guidelines as Ducks Unlimited Canada solely owned lands. Please refer to the Saskatchewan Ducks Unlimited Canada Property List for a full list of these properties.

Hiking/Bird Watching/Berry Picking/Photography

Foot access only. If livestock is present, contact the producer who has agreement to graze the land. This is to avoid issues around gate usage and possible human/livestock conflicts.