Province surveying bear hunters – Ontario OUT of DOORS Some 3,000 black bear hunters will be contacted this winter as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources’ first survey on the species in eight years. From January to March, some 2,000 Continue reading Province surveying bear hunters
Hunter reporting penalties increase – Ontario OUT of DOORS The financial penalty for failing to submit a mandatory hunter report two or more times for a species in Ontario is increasing. The changes, made through amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Continue reading Hunter reporting penalties increase
Calling all Ontario moose hunters The December 29 moose hunter report deadline is only a few days away! Reports can be submitted either at HuntAndFishOntario.com or by phone at 1-800-288-1155. Hunters who fail to submit their mandatory hunter report(s) Continue reading Calling all Moose Hunters
Carrying shotguns and muzzleloaders Q: During the controlled deer hunt in a zone that is open for muzzleloaders and shotguns, can I take a shotgun loaded with buckshot for close stuff and a muzzleloader for long stuff at the same time? Continue reading Ask A CO
Assessing the age of white-tailed deer – Ontario OUT of DOORS I love white-tailed deer. I love talking about whitetails, looking at photos of them, and will find any excuse to discuss them. A frequent subject of these conversations is Continue reading Assessing the age of white-tailed deer
Testing deer for CWD – Ontario OUT of DOORS Testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in 2024 will be carried out in two zones once again this fall Zone 1 (Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 68A, 71, 74A, 74B) is in Continue reading Whitetails tested for CWD in two zones
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