OWA Ice Fishing Weekend for Women (Parry Sound) Join us for a weekend of ice fishing for crappie and pike on a private lake just south of Parry Sound. Includes two or three nights accommodation, potluck dinners and a fun Continue reading OWA Ice Fishing Weekend for Women (Parry Sound)
Ontario is investing over $75 million to rehabilitate 10 dams across the province. This investment will keep people and communities safe by ensuring dams continue to meet provincial standards. Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/…/ontario-investing-over-75…
8 million fish 1200 Ontario waterbodies 1 year We go behind the scenes of Ontario’s fish culture and stocking program with some of the skilled staff members working in several of our province’s fish culture stations. Whether by truck, boat Continue reading Behind the scenes of Ontario’s fish culture and stocking program
Calling all early birds and eager beavers – Outdoors Cards, fishing licences, and small game licences for 2025 are now available for purchase! There is no benefit to waiting to purchase your licences: If you know you want to fish Continue reading Outdoors Cards, fishing licences, and small game licences for 2025 are now available for purchase!
Calling all Ontario moose hunters The December 29 moose hunter report deadline is only a few days away! Reports can be submitted either at HuntAndFishOntario.com or by phone at 1-800-288-1155. Hunters who fail to submit their mandatory hunter report(s) Continue reading Calling all Moose Hunters
While the risk to humans is low, caution should always be taken when handling wild birds and mammals to reduce the potential for exposure to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). What you should know. All bird species can carry avian Continue reading Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
Safety first! Be cautious when driving snowmobiles or vehicles over frozen lakes or rivers and always check that the ice is thick enough. Remember: • snowmobiles: minimum 20 centimeters of clear blue ice • light vehicles: minimum 30 centimeters of Continue reading Safety first! Be cautious when driving snowmobiles or vehicles over frozen lakes or rivers and always check that the ice is thick enough.
Salt harming watersheds – Ontario OUT of DOORS Much effort is put into keeping our roads, sidewalks, and parking lots safe when winter storms bring snow and ice. We obviously need to limit vehicle collisions and slips and falls. The Continue reading Salt harming watersheds
Fish hatcheries get $75 million – Ontario OUT of DOORS A $75 million investment in Ontario’s fish hatcheries is expected to boost fishing opportunities across the province. Infrastructure upgrades are planned for three critical fish culture stations to increase the Continue reading Fish hatcheries get $75 million
2025 fishing regulations released – Ontario OUT of DOORS A new Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary is now available with the new year just around the corner. Some changes have been applied to the Ontario fishing regulations, effective Jan. 1, 2025. They Continue reading 2025 fishing regulations released
Wild pigs may spread CWD – Ontario OUT of DOORS A peer-reviewed study, released in the January 2025 issue of the Emerging Infectious Disease Journal, has found evidence that wild pigs may be able to spread chronic wasting disease (CWD). That disease, Continue reading Wild pigs may spread CWD
Wolves are always hungry – Ontario OUT of DOORS An apex predator, wolves are a valuable component of a healthy ecosystem. Wherever they’re found, weed out the old and the sick and keep the population in order. Wolves — which in the Continue reading Wolves are always hungry
Following camouflage fashion – Ontario OUT of DOORS As a kid, I was absolutely fascinated with my grandfather Ora Ellis’ hunting clothes. Gramps was a keen deer and moose hunter and dressed the part. He had thick, red wool pants Continue reading Following camouflage fashion
Report details status of Canada’s birds – Ontario OUT of DOORS The State of Canada’s Birds 2024 report, released in early October by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Birds Canada, provided an interesting overview regarding Canada’s birds. Though the report showed many Continue reading Report details status of Canada’s birds
Province partners with Starlink – Ontario OUT of DOORS More rural, remote, and northern communities will gain access to high-speed internet thanks to a partnership between the province and Starlink. The new Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT) program will offer service Continue reading Province partners with Starlink
Dog train-and-trial decision made – Ontario OUT of DOORS The Ministry of Natural Resources has amended the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, (FWCA) and associated regulations, to allow for the issuance of licences for new dog train-and-trial areas. Dog trial-and-train areas Continue reading Dog train-and-trial decision made
Liberals ban more semi-automatic firearms – Ontario OUT of DOORS With Christmas approaching, the federal Liberals provided owners of some centrefire and rimfire semi-automatic rifles a lump of coal in banning another 324 models of what it calls “assault-style” firearms. Continue reading Liberals ban more semi-automatic firearms
Carrying shotguns and muzzleloaders Q: During the controlled deer hunt in a zone that is open for muzzleloaders and shotguns, can I take a shotgun loaded with buckshot for close stuff and a muzzleloader for long stuff at the same time? Continue reading Ask A CO
Assessing the age of white-tailed deer – Ontario OUT of DOORS I love white-tailed deer. I love talking about whitetails, looking at photos of them, and will find any excuse to discuss them. A frequent subject of these conversations is Continue reading Assessing the age of white-tailed deer