Tick season in full swing by Editorial Staff | May 26, 2021 With the arrival of summer-like weather, the province is reminding everyone to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease. The potentially serious infection Continue reading Tick season in full swing
Province hiring 25 Conservation Officers by Editorial Staff | May 4, 2021 The province is recruiting 25 new Conservation Officers (COs). The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced the move on Monday, May 3, fulfilling an election promise made by Continue reading Province hiring 25 Conservation Officers
Residents of Perth South, we STILL need your help… The OFAH recently made a presentation to the Township of Perth South in support of a resolution to permit Sunday gun hunting. The presentation was well-received, and we thank everyone who Continue reading Update on Perth South Sunday gun hunting
The OFAH is seeking your assistance to persuade the Township of Perth South to pass a resolution to permit Sunday gun hunting. We have submitted a request to give a delegation in support of Sunday gun hunting at next week’s Continue reading Residents of Perth South, WE NEED YOUR HELP…
2021 Executive for OFAH President – Dan Elliott 1st Vice President – Rick Moore 2nd Vice President – Gerry Giesler Treasurer – Stephen Huntley Past President – Rob Hare Past President – Kerry Coleman Please join us in congratulating and wishing them Continue reading CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
http://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/plants/giant-hogweed/ Giant Hogweed Background Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is a perennial plant and a member of the carrot family. It is a garden ornamental from southwest Asia that is naturalizing in North America and becoming more common in southern Continue reading GIANT HOGWEED
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: “Just a friendly reminder to hikers, 4x4er’s and fellow outdoorsmen, if you come across hounds in the back country wearing GPS Collars and the lights are actively blinking green please do not remove them from the area thinking you Continue reading Shared from a fellow houndsman
Ontario Parks will be offering free weekday day use visits Monday to Thursday from May 1 to September 2, 2021. 🌳🌿🐿 https://www.ontarioparks.com/seasonalpermits
UPDATE: On April 8, 2021, Ontario entered into a third provincial emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA) to curb the rising number of COVID-19 cases. This lockdown is similar to the previous provincial emergencies; the government Continue reading 3rd Lockdown info on hunting & fishing
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Hello moose hunters, The dates to apply for moose tags are different this year. The application period for the Primary Allocation is April 1 to 30. Get your applications in early! Tag quotas and hunt codes Starting April 1, moose Continue reading Moose Tags 2021
A message from OFAH Executive Director, Angelo Lombardo As you may know by now, Chesher’s Outdoor Store in Belleville has been the subject of unwarranted social media attacks, vandalism, and threats because of a coyote hunting contest they are hosting. Continue reading A message from OFAH Executive Director, Angelo Lombardo
Pelee pheasant hunt back on for 2021 by Jeff Helsdon | January 20, 2021 If all things fall in place, the Pelee Island Pheasant Hunt will be going ahead in 2021. At its Oct. 13 meeting, Pelee Island council members agreed Continue reading Pelee pheasant hunt back on for 2021
Ammunition shortage in Canada by Jeff Helsdon | January 19, 2021 Conditions related to COVID-19 have caused an ammunition shortage. “We have 40% of what we would usually have in stock for SKUs,” said Wes Winkel, president of the Canadian Sporting Arms Continue reading Ammunition shortage in Canada
New boating regulations mulled by Jeff Helsdon | January 14, 2021 Transport Canada is considering new boating regulations. The amendments to the Small Vessel Regulations are expected to be published in winter 2022 and come into force the following fall. One proposed change is Continue reading New boating regulations mulled
RCMP union questions firearms buyback by Jeff Helsdon | January 22, 2021 A newly formed union for the RCMP is questioning the federal government’s strategy to reduce gun crime through the pending buyback of semi-automatic centrefire rifles. Crime problem vs gun Continue reading RCMP union questions firearms buyback