Have you ever wanted to share your passion for the outdoors with other like-minded people? While a quiet morning in a deer stand or a solo cast at dawn is rewarding, there is a unique, powerful energy found in a community that shares your drive for conservation and the outdoor lifestyle. For generations, OFAH-affiliated clubs — ranging from public shooting ranges to private hunt camps — have been the backbone of outdoor tradition in our province, turning individual passion into collective action.
When you join or form an OFAH club, you aren't just joining a group; you are gaining a massive advantage through unmatched protection and exclusive resources. Here are some reasons to extend your community:
Industry-leading protection: Your club receives $5 million in liability insurance, and shooting ranges get their annual coverage (a $375 value) fully paid by the OFAH.
Community Engagement Program: Launched in January 2025, this program provides your club with support and access to resources and networking with OFAH staff and neighbouring clubs.
Amplified local impact: Clubs are the boots on the ground for conservation, from raising hatchery fish and building duck boxes to monitoring invasive species and hosting youth fishing derbies.
Individual perks: Every club member enjoys $5 million in personal liability insurance, a subscription to Ontario Out of Doors, and exclusive discounts at retailers like SAIL, Avenir, Rogers, and Mark’s.
“Our vision is a thriving, inclusive community where every angler and hunter feels welcome and equipped to be an advocate for the outdoors lifestyle,” OFAH Membership Community Engagement Coordinator Andrea Bauman said. “Whether you are a teacher, a learner, or just obsessed with the outdoors, there is a place for you.”
Ready to get involved? Use our interactive OFAH Zone and Club Map to find a group in your area and contact them directly. If you have a group of at least five people and want to start your own legacy, you can form a new club. Email us for a club kit: membership@ofah.org
www.ofah.org/zones/#clubs
Our interactive club map is an opt-in/out initiative to respect privacy.
If your club is not listed but you’d like to be included to help new members find you, contact:
andrea_bauman@ofah.org
Originally published in the Ontario Out of Doors Fishing Annual 2026
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