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
8 million fish 1200 Ontario waterbodies 1 year We go behind the scenes of Ontario’s fish culture and stocking program with some of the skilled staff members working in several of our province’s fish culture stations. Whether by truck, boat Continue reading Behind the scenes of Ontario’s fish culture and stocking program
Calling all early birds and eager beavers – Outdoors Cards, fishing licences, and small game licences for 2025 are now available for purchase! There is no benefit to waiting to purchase your licences: If you know you want to fish Continue reading Outdoors Cards, fishing licences, and small game licences for 2025 are now available for purchase!
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
Dog train-and-trial decision made – Ontario OUT of DOORS The Ministry of Natural Resources has amended the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, (FWCA) and associated regulations, to allow for the issuance of licences for new dog train-and-trial areas. Dog trial-and-train areas Continue reading Dog train-and-trial decision made
Liberals ban more semi-automatic firearms – Ontario OUT of DOORS With Christmas approaching, the federal Liberals provided owners of some centrefire and rimfire semi-automatic rifles a lump of coal in banning another 324 models of what it calls “assault-style” firearms. Continue reading Liberals ban more semi-automatic firearms
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
Q: Do guns have to be locked up, or can they be unloaded and left on the rack at a hunt camp? Jasmin Gallant, Sudbury A: All firearms must be stored unloaded. In addition, generally they must be rendered inoperable by means Continue reading Ask a CO: Guns at hunt camp
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
Ask a CO: Hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat Q: What are the rules when it comes to hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat? Gord Church, Sauble Beach A: Provincial rules include requiring a small game licence and not having Continue reading Ask a CO: Hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat
Ask a CO: On COs entering private property Q: Can a conservation officer enter private property using the private laneway or do they have to enter through the bush? Someone has told me that they are not allowed to enter in Continue reading Ask a CO: On COs entering private property
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
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
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!
MNR name returns Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has reverted back to the name most anglers and hunters know best — the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). This was prompted by changes made to the Executive Council of Continue reading MNR name returns
On lifejackets Editor’s Note: Transport Canada is seeking feedback about the possibility of making personal flotation devices (PFDs) or lifejackets mandatory for recreational boaters. For more background, or to complete the survey, click here. The deadline for submissions is Nov.4, 2024. I grew up Continue reading On lifejackets
Feedback sought on possible mandatory PFDs Transport Canada is seeking feedback about the possibility of making personal flotation devices (PFDs) or lifejackets mandatory for recreational boaters. Not using a PFD or lifejacket is the leading cause of death among recreational boaters, Continue reading Feedback sought on possible mandatory PFDs