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Gord Ellis

Gord is the senior editor of OOD and has been with the magazine since 1993. He has been writing about fishing, hunting, and the outdoors for over 20 years and pens Open Range. Gord's an avid multi-species angler and is also a keen hunter. He's a long-time member of the Outdoor Writers of Canada and has won 20 national writing and photography awards. Gord is a reporter and columnist with CBC radio in Thunder Bay and is the outdoor columnist for the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal daily newspaper.
Fishing spoons have become some of the simplest and deadliest presentations found in an angler’s tool box.
Want big walleye? Don’t store the boat when fall temps drop—use these proven tactics for some of the best action of the year.
Staying put can be a solid angling plan, but mobility matters too. Discover when moving gives you the edge on the water.
Knowing your lake type is key to staying on walleye during the hard-water season and consistently finding fish under the ice.
Anglers, trappers, campers, bikers, and skiers have all shared their cougar tales. Sometimes I feel I’m the only person who hasn’t seen one.
Many Ontario whitetail hunters know calling and rattling work, but perfecting it takes skill. OOD big-game experts share their tips.