Bruce Ranta, Author at Ontario OUT of DOORS Magazine

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Bruce Ranta

Bruce has been writing for OOD for more than 18 years and has been in the outdoor writing business for more than 30 years. He has been published in Canadian and American periodicals. His passion is big game hunting, but he enjoys hunting and fishing for any and all game species. Bruce lives in Kenora on 232 acres with his spouse, Lil.

Tip Top Meat

Here are some reasons your meat could taste off, as well as some tips for keeping it tasting tip top notch.

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Category: Fishing, Hunting, Latest Issue

Hoping for bobwhite

Officially called the northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus), the species is listed as endangered federally and provincially.

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Category: Latest Issue, News, Upland

ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus electric outboard

Reviewing the ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus— a quiet, compact motor perfect for small waters and spots my usual boat and trailer can't reach.

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Category: Guns & Gear

DIY: Transom upgrade

On boat-launch-free lakes, I use a portable 12-foot tinny. Bruce Rants explains how to mount a long-shaft electric motor on one.

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Category: Fishing

Things change: How hunters and deer adapt

Hunters, like the deer we seek, will also adapt. Discover how the future of deer hunting is shifting—and how success continues.

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Category: Big Game, Hunting

How winter affects deer

Deer have evolved to cope with a certain amount of cold and snow, but a severe winter can have dire consequences.

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Read time: 5 minutes
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Category: Big Game, Hunting

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