Terms of use
BushMap reads the government's own maps and tells you what they say. It is a research tool, not an authority, and the responsibility for what you do on the ground stays with you.
BushMap's answers are our best read of public government data, not a guarantee. Property lines on those maps can be out by thirty metres or more. Seasons, limits and boundaries change, and the official regulations always win. Before you hunt, fish, camp or light a fire, satisfy yourself that it is legal and safe where you are standing.
What BushMap is
A map and a reading of public data: Crown land and patented land, wildlife management units and fisheries zones, seasons and limits, provincial parks and conservation reserves, and our own ratings of ground and water. Every card shows the evidence behind its answer, and says so when the evidence is thin or missing.
What BushMap is not
- Not a survey. Boundaries shown are from mapping data, not a legal survey. Near any line, walk it and look for signs.
- Not legal advice, and not a substitute for the Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary, the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary, or the federal migratory bird regulations.
- Not a permission. A green answer is not consent from a landowner and not a licence.
- Not a safety device. Do not rely on a phone alone in the bush. Carry a map and compass, tell somebody where you are going, and expect to lose signal.
Your responsibilities
- Hold the licences and tags the law requires, and know the rules for your unit.
- Confirm the season, the limits and the boundary for yourself before you act.
- Get permission before entering private land.
- Follow fire restrictions. The fire-ban indicator is a convenience and can be out of date or unavailable.
- Use the app lawfully, and not in a way that interferes with it working for others.
The data
BushMap uses public data from Ontario, from the Government of Canada, and from OpenStreetMap contributors, along with our own analysis. That data can be wrong, incomplete or out of date, and our reading of it can be wrong too. Where we cannot see something, the app is built to say so rather than guess — but an honest gap is still a gap.
No warranty
BushMap is provided as it is, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that it will be accurate, available, or uninterrupted.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent the law allows, BushMap and Brandon Thompson are not liable for any loss, injury, fine, charge or damage arising from your use of the app or from reliance on anything it shows. Nothing here limits liability that cannot be limited by law.
Changes
These terms may change as BushMap changes. The date below says when they last did. Continuing to use the app after a change means accepting it.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada that apply there.