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
Federal government announces firearms ban Today the Government of Canada announced, effective immediately, that they are prohibiting the purchase, sale, transport, import and use of 1,500 models, variants or modified versions of firearms in Canada that they have deemed as ‘military-style Continue reading Federal government announces firearms ban
COVID-19 Fishing & Hunting FAQ UPDAT With spring fishing and hunting seasons on the horizon, the questions around COVID-19 and its impact on fishing and hunting in Ontario have increased significantly. The uncertainty of whether seasons would go ahead as Continue reading COVID-19 Fishing & Hunting FAQ UPDATE
How is COVID-19 impacting fishing and hunting The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on fishing and hunting in Ontario has raised many questions within the outdoors community. The OFAH is hearing from anglers and hunters from across the province with Continue reading How is COVID-19 impacting fishing and hunting?
UPDATE on Fishing & Hunting COVID-19 Closures Last week the OFAH launched a website to track COVID-19-related closures and restrictions to hunting and fishing opportunities across Ontario. While the provincial government recently announced a prohibition on Crown land camping, the Continue reading UPDATE on Fishing & Hunting COVID-19 Closures
COVID-19 Fishing & Hunting FAQs The OFAH understands that the mounting uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on fishing and hunting in Ontario has raised many questions within the outdoors community. Can I still go fishing and Continue reading COVID-19 Fishing & Hunting FAQs
Fishing and hunting closures/restrictions due to COVID-19 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry hasn’t altered fishing and hunting in the province, but access to many areas used by anglers and hunters has been restricted. In order to help anglers Continue reading Fishing and hunting closures/restrictions due to COVID-19
Doing the right thing this spring We’ve heard from many of you in recent weeks with your questions and concerns related to COVID-19 and what it means for fishing and hunting. You have expressed your opinions strongly. We share your Continue reading Doing the right thing this spring
OFAH statement on COVID-19 pandemic The OFAH takes the health and safety of our members, staff and volunteers very seriously. With that in mind, considering the state of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately we have modified our operations. We Continue reading OFAH statement on COVID-19 pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the OFAH Conference on Lyme disease, which was scheduled for May 26-28, 2020. Considering the unprecedented times we’re currently facing, and apart from the obvious need Continue reading COVID-19 forces cancellation of OFAH Conference on Lyme Disease
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Today, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced major changes to moose hunting and the tag allocation process in Ontario. THE CHANGES These changes will be phased in over two years (2020 and 2021) and include: new bowhunting opportunities Continue reading MNRF announces changes to moose hunting in Ontario
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Our last email on firearms definitely got you talking and since then we’ve received a lot of feedback. Keep it coming. This helps us know where people stand and informs our advocacy. A lot was positive, some of it was Continue reading Criticisms of OFAH’s position on firearms
REMINDER – Submit your comments on spring bear hunt proposal Have you voiced your support yet for the return of the spring bear hunt in Ontario? It’s not too late and whether you are a spring bear hunter or not, Continue reading REMINDER – Submit your comments on spring bear hunt proposal
Ontario government proposes a full return of spring bear hunt Almost 21 years to the day since the spring bear hunt was cancelled, the Government of Ontario has proposed to bring it back. Since the cancellation in 1999, the OFAH Continue reading Ontario Government Proposes a Full Return of Spring Bear Hunt
Chronic Wasting Disease Fall hunting seasons serve as a reminder that our deer, moose and elk populations are worth fighting for. You expect OFAH to lead the charge to help keep Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) out of Ontario, and Continue reading Keeping CWD out of Ontario