"The Ministry of Natural Resources is responding to reports from residents in Northern Ontario that access to various pieces of Crown land is being restricted to benefit tourist outfitters.
'I've seen some of the emails and letters we've been getting about this, and people should be aware that they can still access the Crown land by hiking or portaging,' said Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey, during a telephone interview on Tuesday.
'We want people to fish and hunt in these areas, but we're restricting access by motorized vehicles.'
She added part of the allure of Northern Ontario lies in its remoteness.
'People like the fact that it's quiet, and it's a little harder to get to."
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