This year, the fall wild turkey season spans the following periods: • Bows only from October 1–31 • Shotgun or bow from October 15–27 Each hunter may purchase one fall turkey tag, suitable for either a male or female turkey. Continue reading Ontario is Wild Turkey Time
Get in touch with the FTO Support Centre for information on our grant investment framework, grant application deadlines and general FTO questions. Benefits of having the FTO Support Center: Get answers to your questions quickly Get help finding relevant information Continue reading FTO Grant Application
Gun season for moose begins across much of Ontario this month! If you or your hunting party have a gun tag for moose, make sure to review the 2024 Hunting Regulations Summary to stay updated on hunting requirements and season Continue reading How to properly identify moose before hunting
Ask a CO: On COs entering private property Q: Can a conservation officer enter private property using the private laneway or do they have to enter through the bush? Someone has told me that they are not allowed to enter in Continue reading Ask a CO: On COs entering private property
Land-based learning program students help stock Thunder Bay-area lake with fish
Hunting Seasons Turkey, bear, moose, elk, deer and small game seasons are opening this fall. Check the hunting regulations for your wildlife management unit. Reporting Deadlines Fall Wild turkey – November 14 Non-resident moose hunter report for tourist outfitters – November 22 Continue reading Important Dates
We need your help! Submit a sample, stay informed and help protect Ontario’s cervid populations. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal and untreatable disease affecting cervids, such as white-tailed deer, moose and elk. While CWD has not been detected Continue reading Protecting Ontario’s deer from CWD
Moose kofta kebabs Fire up the grill and give these tasty moose kebabs a try. Loaded with traditional Middle Eastern spices, these are great as an appetizer or in a pita wrap as a tasty handheld snack. Don’t forget to remove the Continue reading Moose kofta kebabs
Financing finally in place for Asian carp measures Financing is in place for a variety of measures to keep Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River system. The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal is a stretch of water Continue reading Financing finally in place for Asian carp measures
More guns for “buyback” program More details released about the pending firearms so-called “buyback” program revealed that owners of classic double barrel shotguns in eight-gauge are among those being impacted. While the May 2020, Order-In-Council was aimed at centrefire semi-automatic Continue reading More guns for “buyback” program
Changes aim to reduce unclaimed moose tags The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is proposing changes to the moose tag allocation process to reduce the number of moose tags — which is in the thousands — that go unclaimed each Continue reading Changes aim to reduce unclaimed moose tags
Gun ranges, clubs on the decline Canada has lost nearly a third of its gun ranges since the end of 2020, according to RCMP statistics. RCMP figures report there were 1,245 ranges in Canada as of Dec. 31, 2020, as compared to Continue reading Gun ranges, clubs on the decline
Firearms program applications moving online After decades of paper applications being the preference for initial firearms licence applications and renewals, the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) process is moving towards accepting online applications. First-time applicants (individuals, businesses, carriers, and shooting clubs and ranges) Continue reading Firearms program applications moving online
Great Lakes whitefish in decline Whitefish numbers are down in some parts of the Great Lakes, and it is believed zebra and quagga mussels are to blame. Fish populations fluctuate with water quality, food web changes, and introduction of new Continue reading Great Lakes whitefish in decline
Finding downed birds Few things are sweeter to a wing shooter than making a good shot on flying game birds. If you don’t recover that bird, however, that feeling quickly turns sour — no one wants to leave a fallen game bird in Continue reading Finding downed birds
Adapting hunting practices for age My hunt camps have reached a critical point. Our members are aging, and most of us are retired. We suffer from sport, work, lifestyle, and age-related maladies. Our kids seldom hunt with us because of their own families, Continue reading Adapting hunting practices for age
Are you gearing up for the fall hunting season? With many hunting seasons opening across Ontario in the coming months, we are sending this early reminder of your chance to win a brand-new ATV through the Can-Am Report and Win Continue reading Report and you could win a Can-Am Outlander PRO Hunting Edition!
On the straight and arrow When teaching a new shooter, I will have them use flu-flu arrows because they are more forgiving to beginners and are fun to watch in flight. I always say “Feathers are your friend.” Understanding how Continue reading On the straight and arrow
MNR name returns Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has reverted back to the name most anglers and hunters know best — the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). This was prompted by changes made to the Executive Council of Continue reading MNR name returns
On lifejackets Editor’s Note: Transport Canada is seeking feedback about the possibility of making personal flotation devices (PFDs) or lifejackets mandatory for recreational boaters. For more background, or to complete the survey, click here. The deadline for submissions is Nov.4, 2024. I grew up Continue reading On lifejackets