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Jason Bain

Ontario Out of Doors Managing Editor Jason Bain is an editor, writer, photographer, and former newspaper journalist. He’s also a sports, music, and film aficionado who doesn’t get out fishing nearly as much as he’d like to. Reach him at: Jason.bain@oodmag.com
Citing growing security and privacy concerns, Ontario is banning the government and police from buying or using Chinese-made drones.
The Trent-Severn Waterway navigation system opened on May 15 for the Victoria Day long weekend, although some locks have yet to open.
Chris Johnston captured his second Bassmaster Elite Series win of the year at Santee Cooper Lakes this weekend.
Canadians can fish in Ontario without a licence or Outdoors Card on Mother's Day Weekend, the second of four free fishing events of the year.
Two OOD writers recently won prestigious Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) Awards for their work in 2025.
The Kids and Cops Fishing Days brings together local organizers and law enforcement officers to host community-based fishing events.