Know before you go! We recommend waiting to print your tag right before your hunt, so it does not get lost or damaged. You may also visit a licence issuer or participating ServiceOntario location to print your tag(s) or help Continue reading Know before you go!
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has not been found in Ontario wildlife, but it has been found in all neighboring states and provinces. Recently, cases have been detected less than 150 kilometers’ from our borders in Michigan and Minnesota, and less Continue reading Know & Report Signs of CWD
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
October 10th, 2024 in Ottawa, advisors Dr. Tom Whillans, Jane Graham, and Dr. David Browne from the GLFC Canadian Committee of Advisors, shared their expertise during a session with the Senate of Canada – Sénat du Canada Standing Committee on Continue reading Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC)
Get in touch with the FTO Support Centre for information on our grant investment framework, grant application deadlines and general FTO questions. Benefits of having the FTO Support Center: Get answers to your questions quickly Get help finding relevant information Continue reading FTO Grant Application
Land-based learning program students help stock Thunder Bay-area lake with fish
More guns for “buyback” program More details released about the pending firearms so-called “buyback” program revealed that owners of classic double barrel shotguns in eight-gauge are among those being impacted. While the May 2020, Order-In-Council was aimed at centrefire semi-automatic Continue reading More guns for “buyback” program
Gun ranges, clubs on the decline Canada has lost nearly a third of its gun ranges since the end of 2020, according to RCMP statistics. RCMP figures report there were 1,245 ranges in Canada as of Dec. 31, 2020, as compared to Continue reading Gun ranges, clubs on the decline
Firearms program applications moving online After decades of paper applications being the preference for initial firearms licence applications and renewals, the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) process is moving towards accepting online applications. First-time applicants (individuals, businesses, carriers, and shooting clubs and ranges) Continue reading Firearms program applications moving online
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
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
How to avoid blowing up batteries This conventional battery died at the hands of a guy who is notoriously bad at maintaining batteries — me. I left it to trickle-charge for the winter and something went terribly wrong. The evidence suggests the Continue reading How to avoid blowing up batteries
In early September 2024, Transport Canada opened consultation on a proposal to make personal flotation devices (PFDs)/lifejackets mandatory for recreational boaters. The proposal could have a variety of impacts on everything from age requirements, vessel size, and vessel type including Continue reading Transport Canada looking to make PFDs & lifejackets mandatory
Ontario and the federal government announced almost $70 million in funding to implement a Caribou Conservation Agreement that will extend to 2027. The agreement includes $29 million in federal funding that will help the province continue to build on progress outlined in the Continue reading Caribou conservation agreement signed
Changes for those who purchase gunpowder and reactive targets came into effect on May 22. To purchase black or smokeless powder, a buyer must provide proof that they possess one of the following: Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) Fireworks Operator Certificate Continue reading PALs needed for powder
Enhanced online services The Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) is committed to providing services that are simple, modern and efficient. CFP’s new online services reduce processing times and provide secure and seamless processing of firearms license and registration applications for 2.3 Continue reading Canadian Firearms Program Announcement
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
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/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
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