Hunter education moves online by Editorial Staff | July 16, 2020 Ontario’s hunter education course is now temporarily available online. In-person classroom sessions were suspended on April 6 until further notice to ensure the safety of instructors and participants, but Ontario Continue reading Hunter education moves online
Hunting during a pandemic by Dr. Keith Munro | September 25, 2020 Now more than ever, Ontario hunters are looking forward to the fall seasons. Hunting provides a major boost to mental and physical health, plays an important role in wildlife Continue reading Hunting during a pandemic
Ontario takes important first step in cormorant control Today the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) announced that they will be introducing a fall harvest for double-crested cormorants. OFAH members, through two decades of advocacy, have been at the Continue reading Ontario takes important first step in cormorant control
OFAH calls for PAL extensions to deal with backlog The ever-growing backlog of Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) renewals across the country is of serious concern for the OFAH and the firearms community as a whole. While we understand the Continue reading OFAH calls for PAL extensions to deal with backlog
Fishing and hunting can stimulate post-pandemic economie Earlier this week, the OFAH sent a letter to Premier Ford outlining the importance of using fishing and hunting as a way to help with economic stimulus and recovery in Ontario following the Continue reading Fishing and hunting can stimulate post-pandemic economies
OFAH Insights – A survey about newly prohibited firearms in Canada We need your help to tell the true story of how the newly prohibited firearms were used in Canada. Since the federal government announced sweeping changes to firearms classifications Continue reading OFAH Insights – A survey about newly prohibited firearms in Canada
FIREARMS BAN – How does it impact you? The OFAH continues to work every angle in an effort to seek clarity and obtain the answers that firearms owners need about the ever-evolving nature of the firearms ban enacted by the Continue reading FIREARMS BAN – How does it impact you?
OFAH analysis highlights severe flaws in gun ban Many OFAH members and supporters have been asking what we have been doing related to the Government of Canada’s firearms prohibitions announced on May 1. Much of what we’ve been doing on Continue reading OFAH analysis highlights severe flaws in gun bans
COVID-19 Update — OFAH calls for Ontario to re-open outdoor recreation Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford released a framework for reopening the province following COVID-19. While fishing and hunting seasons remained open this spring, access was severely reduced in Continue reading COVID-19 Update — OFAH calls for Ontario to re-open outdoor recreation
Firearms Prohibition Updat We’ve heard from many of you following last week’s firearms ban announcement and are working hard to respond to each and every one of you. Your opinions are diverse, but your level of passion is clearly the Continue reading Firearms Prohibition Update
Federal government announces firearms ban Today the Government of Canada announced, effective immediately, that they are prohibiting the purchase, sale, transport, import and use of 1,500 models, variants or modified versions of firearms in Canada that they have deemed as ‘military-style Continue reading Federal government announces firearms ban
UPDATE on Fishing & Hunting COVID-19 Closures Last week the OFAH launched a website to track COVID-19-related closures and restrictions to hunting and fishing opportunities across Ontario. While the provincial government recently announced a prohibition on Crown land camping, the Continue reading UPDATE on Fishing & Hunting COVID-19 Closures
COVID-19 Fishing & Hunting FAQs The OFAH understands that the mounting uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on fishing and hunting in Ontario has raised many questions within the outdoors community. Can I still go fishing and Continue reading COVID-19 Fishing & Hunting FAQs
Doing the right thing this spring We’ve heard from many of you in recent weeks with your questions and concerns related to COVID-19 and what it means for fishing and hunting. You have expressed your opinions strongly. We share your Continue reading Doing the right thing this spring
OFAH statement on COVID-19 pandemic The OFAH takes the health and safety of our members, staff and volunteers very seriously. With that in mind, considering the state of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately we have modified our operations. We Continue reading OFAH statement on COVID-19 pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the OFAH Conference on Lyme disease, which was scheduled for May 26-28, 2020. Considering the unprecedented times we’re currently facing, and apart from the obvious need Continue reading COVID-19 forces cancellation of OFAH Conference on Lyme Disease
Today, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced major changes to moose hunting and the tag allocation process in Ontario. THE CHANGES These changes will be phased in over two years (2020 and 2021) and include: new bowhunting opportunities Continue reading MNRF announces changes to moose hunting in Ontario
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Our last email on firearms definitely got you talking and since then we’ve received a lot of feedback. Keep it coming. This helps us know where people stand and informs our advocacy. A lot was positive, some of it was Continue reading Criticisms of OFAH’s position on firearms