The BEST ways to find CROWN LAND in 2024

[@daveebert7747]

This was an extremely well done and helpful vodeo. I appreciate your honest assessment of all the different apps, pros and cons. Thank you so much, this will go a long way in helping me explore Ontario

[@NavigatorAndWheelman]

Thank you for the different options that are available. Ursula, my Navigator, has Gaia on her Samsung. I use 'Canada Map' in offline mode. My phone has no data plan, so I have to prepare for the trips anyway and just download the maps to the phone. The one thing I like about the Crown Land Use Policy Atlas is the link to Fish-Online. As a backup, I often print the Topo Maps and bring a compass. No better way to get lost in the forest since many of the roads/trails are nowhere marked.

[@MisterMister5893]

I just read a comment that argued back and forth about the legality of unmarked trails/roads. Anything on marked on a map is simply put, illegal to even traverse outside of your own two feet. I just bought an Outback Onyx so I'd like to star exploring some unpaved roads (legally of course). Getting a lot of mixed information as to what is and isn't allowed.

[@4regoverland]

Thanks for the update and continual information sharing on these!

[@SteveWhitwam]

I have garbage bags and gloves in my car at all times to pick up mostly bud light cans. For some reason

[@jsnjsn31]

Great Video Mike.

[@markko1968]

Informative video. Thank you. Trying out BRMB now. How well does it work without internet? Do you know of a device to get signal for this?

[@Shaboynga]

IHunter works great in Sask too!

[@Greenhead24]

i was just thinking how are we gonna find crownland this year living in Oshawa Ontario. I hate I will have to drive so far up north

[@universaljoint]

A big issue I have with it is the colour contrasts are poor... Aside from the antiquated navigation features. I also wish some of the links to the municipal bylaws were updated or there :/ The backroads map is okay. The UI is a little off for me. Ihunter is pretty good, but I find their Mobile navigation and laptop access to both be glitchy with zooming in and out, and it really bugs me. But I def use it for hunting.

[@sheagilroy7834]

Your crownland videos have been very helpful! Does BRMB indicate the road/ trail type, and for off road trails does it provide rating/difficulty level? Just curious because I have a stock F150 4x4 (locking rear diff) and dont want get into anything too serious. Just want to take my son to do some crownland exploring/camping.

[@markko1968]

I just downloaded BRMB and exploring it. I used "overlanding" in the "Layers" and it really keeps you on the easy stuff. It shows Rabbit lake Road but not Red Squirl Road which can be driven by cars. It failed to show in any layer an easy pulled up railway track we use to get to a fishing lake. I have found no trail rating. It missed many of the campsites in our area and even some connecting tracks. I'll test it where the cell phones don't work and see if it still has value. 4x4 Tacoma, winch has come in handy a few times to stay out of washouts.

[@mattmartinolc]

I have been looking for anything definitive online that tells me if I am allowed to use a truck tent? Is it considered camping or overnight parking?

[@thebackroadadventurer]

Using the truck tent would classify as camping so the same rules apply.

[@mattmartinolc]

@@thebackroadadventurer That's what I am hoping. I wouldn't want to have that debate with the authorities. I have a new 2024 F150 with the generator mode / pro power so I am excited to find some sweet out of the way spots. I grew up in Orillia but now live in Hamilton and my mental health needs me to get outta this city sometimes lol. Now all I have to do is figure out the atlas and match it to some back roads that give access to some spots

[@mattmartinolc]

@@thebackroadadventurer Oh I forgot to say thank you for your reply! I like your videos so far (just stumbled on them yesterday). Cheers!

[@draganarc0131]

Been camping near shining tree Ontario several years in a row and the last time we filled 3 extra large garbage bags before we even setup camp. It was heartbreaking to see how disgusting some people can be.