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
Organizers of the 35th annual Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) Under the Lock Fishing Derby aim to build on last year’s record turnout as the event returns later this month with 3,000 stocked trout and more than $25,000 in prizes. Advanced Continue reading Under the Lock returning
Ontario has some of the best fishing in the country. With over 250,000 lakes and more than 100,000 kilometers of rivers, it’s easy to find great places to fish close to home. Try our mobile fishing tool, Fish ON-Line to explore some Continue reading Fish ON-Line
Archers, get your arrows ready! The National Archery in the Schools Program is happy to announce that in-person tournaments are back. Here are the upcoming dates: April 5 St. Paul High School – Mississauga April 11 Keady Community Center – Continue reading The National Archery in the Schools Program is happy to announce that in-person tournaments are back.
OFAH key date reminder: April 1: Moose tag primary allocation opens April 15: Elk draw applications open; Black bear second game seals available (spring and fall) April 25: Turkey season opens April 27: General trout opener April 30: Moose tag primary allocation deadline
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Did you know that Ontario has about 94,000 moose? The ministry is responsible for managing sustainable moose populations in Ontario, which is supported by moose aerial inventory (MAI). MAI is designed to provide an estimate of the number of moose Continue reading How Moose are counted
Fishing is a great way to get outside and enjoy the wonderful fishing opportunities Ontario provides. Whether you are planning to fish for the first time, or you are a seasoned expert, you can help prevent the spread of invasive Continue reading Help prevent the spread of invasive species!
The 2024 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary has launched! The summary contains all the details you need to plan your fishing adventures in 2024, including: fishing licence information general fishing regulations open seasons and catch limits exceptions for each fishing zone Continue reading The 2024 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary has launched!
https://oodmag.com/the-good-and-the-bad-of-feeding-deer/ Feeding wildlife is often a complex and contentious topic. Unlike in many states and provinces, feeding whitetail deer is perfectly legal in Ontario, and done routinely by hunters and non-hunters. Let’s look at the potential issues associated with feeding Continue reading The good and the bad of feeding deer