Grass Carp update from ISAP Despite the world around us slowing down due to the COVID-19 pandemic over the past six months, invasive species have not taken a rest and have continued to threaten our environments, our economy, and our Continue reading Grass Carp update from ISAP
OFAH calls for PAL extensions to address backlog by Editorial Staff | July 27, 2020 The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) is calling on the federal government to address what it called an “ever-growing backlog” of Possession and Acquisition Continue reading OFAH calls for PAL extensions to address backlog
Hunter education moves online by Editorial Staff | July 16, 2020 Ontario’s hunter education course is now temporarily available online. In-person classroom sessions were suspended on April 6 until further notice to ensure the safety of instructors and participants, but Ontario Continue reading Hunter education moves online
Hunting during a pandemic by Dr. Keith Munro | September 25, 2020 Now more than ever, Ontario hunters are looking forward to the fall seasons. Hunting provides a major boost to mental and physical health, plays an important role in wildlife Continue reading Hunting during a pandemic
Ontario takes important first step in cormorant control Today the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) announced that they will be introducing a fall harvest for double-crested cormorants. OFAH members, through two decades of advocacy, have been at the Continue reading Ontario takes important first step in cormorant control
OCOA – 2020 Officer of the Year news release
OFAH calls for PAL extensions to deal with backlog The ever-growing backlog of Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) renewals across the country is of serious concern for the OFAH and the firearms community as a whole. While we understand the Continue reading OFAH calls for PAL extensions to deal with backlog
Major victory in the fight against CWD! Today saw a major victory in the OFAH’s fight to keep chronic wasting disease (CWD) out of Ontario. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is proposing to clamp down on how Continue reading Major victory in the fight against CWD!
https://oodmag.com/news/ford-against-firearms-ban/ Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke out against the new federal firearms classification regulations, introduced on May 1, which banned 1,500 “military grade” firearms. Ford said guns and gangs are the problem and that “the only way to tackle Continue reading Ford Against Firearms Ban
Fishing and hunting can stimulate post-pandemic economie Earlier this week, the OFAH sent a letter to Premier Ford outlining the importance of using fishing and hunting as a way to help with economic stimulus and recovery in Ontario following the Continue reading Fishing and hunting can stimulate post-pandemic economies
Sail closing two Ontario stores by Editorial Staff | June 5, 2020 The Sail location near Highway 401 and Stevenson Road in Oshawa. (Photo by Meghan Sutherland) Two days after announcing it had filed for bankruptcy protection, Sail Outdoors confirmed it is Continue reading Sail closing two Ontario stores
OFAH Insights – A survey about newly prohibited firearms in Canada We need your help to tell the true story of how the newly prohibited firearms were used in Canada. Since the federal government announced sweeping changes to firearms classifications Continue reading OFAH Insights – A survey about newly prohibited firearms in Canada
FIREARMS BAN – How does it impact you? The OFAH continues to work every angle in an effort to seek clarity and obtain the answers that firearms owners need about the ever-evolving nature of the firearms ban enacted by the Continue reading FIREARMS BAN – How does it impact you?
OFAH analysis highlights severe flaws in gun ban Many OFAH members and supporters have been asking what we have been doing related to the Government of Canada’s firearms prohibitions announced on May 1. Much of what we’ve been doing on Continue reading OFAH analysis highlights severe flaws in gun bans
Municipality of Central Elgin considering discharge of firearms by-la Earlier this month, council in the Municipality of Central Elgin opened public consultation as they consider implementing a new discharge of firearms by-law. According to the municipality’s website, council has chosen Continue reading Municipality of Central Elgin considering discharge of firearms by-law
What we know now about how COVID-19 could impact fall hunting A major question on the minds of hunters recently has been “How will COVID-19 affect the fall seasons?” The OFAH has been asked this question hundreds of times and Continue reading What we know now about how COVID-19 could impact fall hunting
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Ontario this spring, it resulted in mass closures across many sectors within the province. From an outdoor perspective, it affected everything from provincial parks to conservation areas and public spaces like parks, boat launches and Continue reading COVID-19 closures UPDATE boat launches, marinas can reopen
COVID-19 Update — OFAH calls for Ontario to re-open outdoor recreation Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford released a framework for reopening the province following COVID-19. While fishing and hunting seasons remained open this spring, access was severely reduced in Continue reading COVID-19 Update — OFAH calls for Ontario to re-open outdoor recreation
Firearms Prohibition Updat We’ve heard from many of you following last week’s firearms ban announcement and are working hard to respond to each and every one of you. Your opinions are diverse, but your level of passion is clearly the Continue reading Firearms Prohibition Update