Since Bill C-21 was re-tabled in May 2022, the OFAH has been working to keep the hunting community informed and advocating for the concerns of responsible gun owners. CLICK HERE to check out our Firearms Issues page for a more Continue reading Update on OFAH Bill C-21 advocacy
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Thank you – and keep up the pressure. That is our message to you when it comes to pushing elected officials of all political stripes on firearms Bill C-21 and the amendments that were proposed last week. Your commitment to Continue reading Pushing elected officials of all political stripes on firearms Bill C-21
The Federal Government has introduced a significant amendment to Bill C-21 at the committee stage that, if adopted, would expand the definition of a prohibited firearm to included semi-automatic rifles and shotguns “designed to accept a detachable cartridge magazine with Continue reading Bill C-21 amendment seeks to ban more firearms
On July 30th, 2022, some significant changes to migratory game bird hunting came into effect in an effort to modernize the regulations. This marks the first major comprehensive update since the Migratory Bird Regulations were enacted in 1918. Some of Continue reading Migratory bird changes highlighted in webinar
An invasive insect that attacks hemlocks is expanding its range in Ontario Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is an aphid-like insect that only feeds on hemlock trees. First found in British Columbia a hundred years ago, and in Virginia in the Continue reading Hemlock bug spreading
Given the breadth and scope of the proposed changes within Bill 23, we have written to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy and strongly urged them to defer a clause-by-clause review of the Bill in order to Continue reading OFAH Executive Director calls for pause on the provincial housing bill
Q: Am I permitted to keep arrows in my quiver with a small-game point during bows-only deer season? Occasionally I see rabbits while bowhunting, but I don’t want to waste a broadhead on small game. Howard Margolian, Stittsville A: Yes, an archery hunter Continue reading Ask a CO: Am I permitted to keep an arrow in my quiver for small game during bows-only deer season?
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been found in 30 US states and in Alberta, Manitoba, Québec and Saskatchewan, but it has not been detected in Ontario wildlife. And we want to keep it that way! That’s why we’re taking the Continue reading Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
The weather may be cooling down, but that doesn’t mean ticks have gone away. The risk of a tick bite is still high during the fall seasons, so make sure to cover up, use bug spray, and check yourself (and Continue reading Lyme Disease
NEW this year! Deer gun seasons have been extended by 1 or 2 days to end on a Sunday in many WMUs. If you hunt in southern Ontario, make sure you check if your municipality permits Sunday gun hunting before Continue reading 📢 NEW this year!
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The province is asking hunters to submit deer samples as part of continuing chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance efforts. The fatal, untreatable brain disease that affects members of the deer family, including white-tailed deer, elk, moose, and caribou, has not Continue reading Hunter help sought for monitoring CWD
REMINDER: October is a busy time of year for hunters, and in some WMUs gun and bow seasons for different species cross over. Check the regs before heading out in the field and grab your hunter orange garment and head Continue reading REMINDER
Fall shotgun seasons for wild turkey are here! WMUs that have a fall season for wild turkey may hunt with a shotgun between October 11-23 in 2022. Check the hunting regs (page 82) for details. This is the first fall Continue reading Fall shotgun seasons for wild turkey are here!
Monthly meetings to resume at designated location! Moving forward we will be returning to Rondeau Rod and Gun club for our monthly meetings. Please take part if you wish new ideas and volunteers are always welcome. Meetings take place the Continue reading Rondeau Bay Meetings
Connect with landowners about permission to hunt on private property. Download the OFAH landowner’s permission form http://bit.ly/29HfWDD and let them know about your OFAH membership and its benefits.
Wildlife Habitat Canada’s 2023-2024 Grant Programs are here! As of July 29, the Habitat Conservation Stamp Initiative and the Community Conservation Action Program are both accepting applications for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The application window for both programs will close Continue reading WHC Grant Programs 2023-2024
Long_Point_Waterfowl_Unit_Technician-Job_Posting The OFAH is currently seeking a passionate and hardworking individual to join the OFAH in partnership with Long Point Provincial Park and Long Point Waterfowlers’ Association as the Waterfowl Unit Technician for the LPWMU (Long Point Waterfowl Management Unit). Continue reading JOB POSTING – Waterfowl Unit Technician at Long Point Provincial Park
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