Hunting season has begun! A reminder that the Town of LaSalle prohibits the discharging of any firearms within the municipality. Hunters are permitted to hunt on the Detroit River only, with some exceptions: 1) Hunters must shoot away from the Continue reading LaSalle Hunting
Big Game Blood Trackers Ontario is an Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) affiliated organization of volunteer handlers and trained tracking dogs. Our mission is the ethical, humane and quick recovery of big game animals in the province of Continue reading Big Game Blood Trackers Ontario List
The Ministry of Natural Resources is proposing changes to the moose tag allocation process to reduce the number of unclaimed moose tags. Thousands of tags go unclaimed every year, meaning a loss of sustainable hunting opportunities. The proposal is a Continue reading Proposing changes to the moose tag allocation process
Ask a CO: Mistake consequences explained Q: My hunting partner made a mistake and shot the wrong sex moose. What are the consequences of self-reporting the mistake vs. abandoning the animal in the bush? A: Mistaken identity of moose can happen. Scenarios Continue reading Ask a CO: Mistake consequences explained
Attention waterfowl hunters! During waterfowl season, don’t forget that invasive species can easily hitch a ride on your gear. • Clean all mud, plants, and debris from your decoys, waders, boats, and trailers. • Drain water from boats, decoy bags, Continue reading Attention waterfowl hunters!
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
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
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
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
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
DIY: Emergency ankle wrap Outdoor pursuits of any sort pose the risk of turning an ankle. For me, it happened in Algonquin Park. I sauntered all over, exploring places I’d never been, before deciding to head back mid-afternoon. Two Continue reading DIY: Emergency ankle wrap
Setting up tarp shelters The A-Frame Tarp Backpackers and backcountry canoeists have some of the coolest gear. Take, for instance, the compact and lightweight tarps they carry. They’re ideal for making quick shelters to protect you from the rain, sun, or wind. Continue reading Setting up tarp shelters
Mandatory reporting penalties changing The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is proposing changes to the penalties for failing to submit a mandatory hunting report. Currently, if a hunter fails to submit a hunter report on two consecutive occasions for the same species, Continue reading Mandatory reporting penalties changing
Ask a CO: Hunting waterfowl across provinces Q: I have a Quebec hunting licence (including small game). If I buy a federal migratory bird permit, do I still need an Ontario Outdoors card and small game licence to go hunting waterfowl Continue reading Ask a CO: Hunting waterfowl across provinces