Changes for those who purchase gunpowder and reactive targets came into effect on May 22. To purchase black or smokeless powder, a buyer must provide proof that they possess one of the following: Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) Fireworks Operator Certificate Continue reading PALs needed for powder
New ballast water regulations designed to hinder the transport of aquatic invasive species within our Great Lakes will come into effect at the end of the year. They will require vessels entering the Great Lakes to transition to modern ballast water systems that cleanse water Continue reading New ballast water regs for Great Lakes
The Ministry of Natural Resources is hoping more successful bear hunters will voluntarily submit two pre-molar bear teeth from their 2024 harvest. Information derived from teeth contributes to assessments of the bear harvests and informs scientists on bear ecology and Continue reading Bear teeth reminder
Draw entries Antlerless deer: Currently open until July 2 Moose Second Chance Allocation: June 15-July 8 Controlled Deer: July 1-31 Draw results Moose Second Chance Allocation: August 1 Elk: August 1 Antlerless deer: August 1 Moose tag claim period Second Chance Allocation: Opens Continue reading Important Dates
Whether you are an experienced angler or someone wanting to try fishing in Ontario for the first time, the Guide to Eating Ontario Fish is an important resource to check before going fishing if you intend to eat your catch. The online Continue reading Guide to eating Ontario fish
MNR researchers monitor wild game populations to help inform resource management in Ontario. MNR researchers and partners recently completed a wild turkey study where they compared roost trees to non-roost trees. The purpose of this study was to better understand Continue reading Turkey tales: How Wild Turkeys select their roost
Spring is an exciting time in Ontario, especially for fish culture and stocking staff. It’s when the spring stocking initiative kicks into high gear, ensuring the health and vibrancy of our aquatic ecosystems. Did you know that 78% of the Continue reading Spring Fish Stocking 2024: A boost for Ontario’s Waterbodies
Get ready to cast off into an exciting adventure with the 2024 Learn to Fish program, sponsored by Rapala! Whether you’re a beginner, just looking to sharpen your skills or have a loved one you’d like to introduce to fishing, Continue reading Reel in the 2024 Learn to Fish Season
Enhanced online services The Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) is committed to providing services that are simple, modern and efficient. CFP’s new online services reduce processing times and provide secure and seamless processing of firearms license and registration applications for 2.3 Continue reading Canadian Firearms Program Announcement
Learn to Fish program expanding The province is expanding its Learn to Fish program by adding locations, offering more mobile sessions, and providing 2,700 new spots. Starting this year, the free program, which teaches new anglers of all ages how to fish, Continue reading Learn to Fish program expanding
Invasive Species Battle The province is investing $16 million over three years to help protect the economy and environment from invasive species. The funding, which will be administered by the Invasive Species Centre (ISC) and Nature Conservancy of Canada, will aid efforts to Continue reading Invasive species battle gets $16M
CWD May Cross Species An abstract presented in the April issue of Neurology details an occurrence in which two elderly men from the same lodge contracted Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD, also known as Mad Cow disease). Both had a history of consuming meat from Continue reading CWD may cross species
https://oodmag.com/dealing-with-biting-insects/ I don’t know any outdoors person who professes a deep and abiding love of biting insects. They ruin perfectly good outdoors experiences quicker than a hungry bear at a campsite. Here a quick rundown of the worst offenders and Continue reading Dealing with biting insects
https://oodmag.com/ask-a-co-can-i-carry-a-firearm-outside-of-hunting-seasons/ Q: I just purchased a non-restricted survival rifle. Can I bring it camping, canoeing, etc., on public land, outside of legal hunting seasons? Is there any issue with carrying full metal jacket loads? Karlis Jansons, Toronto A: In the Continue reading Ask a CO: Can I carry a firearm outside of hunting seasons?
https://oodmag.com/ask-a-co-are-public-waterbodies-with-private-access-restricted-for-use/ Q: What factors would cause a lake to be considered private and unavailable for fishing to the general public? For example, can access to a lake that is surrounded by multiple private properties, but is accessible through a tributary either Continue reading Ask a CO: are public waterbodies with private access restricted for use?
https://oodmag.com/prepping-camp-food/ After working up an appetite paddling and portaging cold-water lakes chasing the trophy spring trout I’ve been dreaming about all winter, I like to have a backup plan for a quick, easy, camp food in case I return with Continue reading Prepping camp food
Black duck limits will likely be increased this year in parts of Ontario from four to six black ducks per day in the Hudson-James Bay, Northern, and Central Hunting Districts. In the Southern Hunting District, the daily bag limit would Continue reading Increase to black duck limits proposed
Anglers in Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 10 should be aware of a change in pike regulations that came into effect this year. FMZ 10 covers a wide area of north-central Ontario, from north of Sault Ste. Marie, north almost to Wawa along Continue reading New pike regs in FMZ 10 aim to create trophy fishery
The Town of Minto in southwestern Ontario is the 192nd municipality in Ontario that has voted to permit Sunday gun hunting. The decision was made at a Mar. 5 council meeting in response to a presentation by local hunters, with support Continue reading Minto OKs Sunday hunting
The number of Canadian firearm owners increased in 2023. There were 2,352,504 Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) holders as of Dec. 31. This is an increase from 2022’s 2,264,755. Ontario residents held the most licences with 667,726, of which 418,879 Continue reading Firearm owner numbers rising