https://oodmag.com/cos-issue-ice-fishing-safety-reminder/ With the late start to ice fishing season, the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is urging anglers to use caution when heading out this winter. “Warm temperatures have caused many lakes to freeze slowly or not at all in Continue reading ice fishing safety reminder
https://oodmag.com/winter-ticks-threaten-moose/ Across this province and beyond, ticks are an increasingly troublesome reality for sportsmen and women. These little bloodsuckers are more than just annoying — they carry a host of ailments to which outdoor enthusiasts are especially vulnerable. Along much Continue reading Winter ticks threaten moose
Following two decades of OFAH advocacy, the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) has announced it is considering the establishment of a Sandhill Crane hunt in portions of the Hudson-James Bay, Northern, and Central Waterfowl Districts of Ontario. A 14-day Sandhill Crane Continue reading Ontario considering a Sandhill Crane hunt – show your support today
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On August 18, 2023, we celebrated our new 2023 conservation officers (COs) at a badge ceremony in Thunder Bay. This is in addition to the 56 new COs we have hired since 2021 as part of our commitment to enhancing the Continue reading Welcome New Conservation Officers
t’s time to start preparing for ice fishing! Each year in Ontario, over 200,000 people embrace this winter tradition. Whether you’re new or experienced, being prepared is important for a safe and fun trip. Before heading out, make sure you Continue reading Ice Fishing
Migratory birds are federally managed based on the routes the birds follow as they migrate. There are 4 North American Flyways based on these routes, and MNRF conducts its duck banding program through a funding partnership with the Atlantic and Continue reading MNRF’s duck banding program
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Check out the latest December 2023 Zone J Newsletter. Click on the link here to download the Newsletter: OFAH Zone J DEC 2023 Newsletter You will find great articles, an entertaining quiz, club information and more. Stay informed, stay connected… Continue reading December 2023 Newsletter
https://oodmag.com/counterfeiting-doesnt-pay/ A central Ontario hunter was fined $6,000 for possessing copied (counterfeit) deer tags and hunting deer without a licence. Justice of the Peace Roger King heard the case against Ernie Coulas of Combermere in the Ontario Court of Justice, Continue reading Counterfeiting doesn’t pay
Two Pickering wetland projects spearheaded by conservation organizations have received a historic $925,000 in provincial funding. The five-year, $20-million Wetlands Conservation Partner Program supports projects. This includes restoring and enhancing large-scale wetlands, smaller wetlands on agricultural lands, and wetlands in Continue reading Province funds wetlands
When fishing a sinking presentation, fine-tuning the fall rate can help you catch more walleye. At times, fish respond best to a slow, subtle drop, but there are times when the commotion of a fast-sinking lure smashing into a lakebed Continue reading Pounding the floor for walleye
https://oodmag.com/new-public-waterfowling-area-created/ If the announcement of a new public waterfowl hunting area isn’t enough to get waterfowlers excited, the fact that it is on the site of one of the most esteemed hunting clubs on Lake St. Clair ought to. The Continue reading New public waterfowl area created
https://oodmag.com/funding-to-reduce-simcoe-phosphorous/ Four multi-year projects aiming to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering Lake Simcoe are getting more than $1.3 million in provincial funding. This year, most of the projects being funded are led by Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) Continue reading Funding to reduce Simcoe phosphorous
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