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
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Fish ON-Line is turning 10! In the spring of 2010, the ministry developed what would eventually be known as Fish ON-Line. Our goal? Creating an easy-to-navigate web portal for finding information on recreational fishing opportunities throughout Ontario. Not long after Continue reading Fish ON-Line is turning 10!
Government Announces New Round of Consultations on the Algonquin Land Claim It’s been relatively quiet on the Algonquin Land Claim front over the past few years, but negotiations have been ongoing. The land claim covers 36,000 square kilometres in eastern Continue reading New Round of Consultations on the Algonquin Land Claim
You won’t see many Gypsy Moths this time of year, but you’ll still see their eggs throughout the fall and winter. Look out for the fuzzy brown or beige egg masses on the trunks of trees around your property. You Continue reading Gypsy Moths
No delays with Outdoors Cards: MNRF by Editorial Staff | October 6, 2020 The pandemic has not caused any delays to the production and distribution of Outdoors Cards, a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) spokesperson confirmed. “We have committed to clients Continue reading No delays with Outdoors Cards
OFAH Zone J is hosting a virtual Membership Meeting on Thursday October 29th at 7pm. You must register via email to secretaryzonej@gmail.com Only those registered will receive the Zoom meeting details
OPP offers hunter safety tips by Editorial Staff | September 29, 2020 Safety should be a priority while enjoying Mother Nature this fall, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds hunters. “Be sure you’re familiar with the safety rules before venturing out to enjoy Continue reading OPP offers hunter safety tips
Two grass carp caught in Great Lakes by Jason Bain | September 25, 2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Asian Carp Program Two grass carp were captured in Ontario waters this summer, the Ontario Federation of Angers and Hunters (OFAH) Invading Species Continue reading Two grass carp caught in Great Lakes
How to hunt cormorants by Steve Galea | October 5, 2020 Ontario’s new cormorant hunt is welcome news to anglers, hunters, and recreational boaters, as well as shoreline property owners. But for the hunt to have any real impact on mitigating Continue reading How to hunt cormorants
Remington sold by Jeff Helsdon | October 2, 2020 Photo by Jeff Helsdon Remington, as it was known, is no more, in one of the biggest shakeups the firearms industry has seen. Following a bankruptcy filing on July 27, the assets Continue reading Remington sold
The Bluewater Anglers Story Where did it all start? For the part not a lot of people know. Back in 1978 or early 1979 three fishermen, Pete Bothwell, Rick Parent and Don Cox were at a sportsman show Continue reading Bluewater Anglers Story
GordBlakeAward_JakevanRooyen_Sept2020 Jake van Rooyen’s dedication to conservation recognized by OFAH Bluewater Anglers Hatchery Manager named winner of Gord Blake Memorial Conservation Award PETERBOROUGH – For many years, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters has recognized the dedication of Continue reading Gord Blake Award
Northumberland County votes down fall turkey hunt by Steve Galea | September 17, 2020 Northumberland County council has voted to prohibit the WMU 72’s newly introduced fall turkey hunt in Northumberland County Forest. The move, announced in late August, was according Continue reading Northumberland County votes down fall turkey hunt
Port Hope closes Ganaraska access, trails before salmon migration by Editorial Staff | September 2, 2020 Port Hope has closed public access and trails along the Ganaraska River ahead of this year’s salmon migration. The fish ladder at Corbett’s Dam and Continue reading Port Hope closes Ganaraska access, trails before salmon migration
Ask a CO: How close can you hunt to dwellings if you are hunting on private property or Crown land? by Editorial Staff | August 27, 2020 Q: How close can you hunt to dwellings, homes, cottages, etc., if you are hunting Continue reading Ask a CO