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Jeff Helsdon

Jeff Helsdon lives in the turkey-rich woods of southwestern Ontario. He enjoys hunting upland game with his English cocker spaniel, hunting deer and waterfowl, and fishing with his wife and family. Reach Jeff at: mail@oodmag.com
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Ontario joins firearms fight

Ontario has joined Alberta and Saskatchewan as intervenors in the Supreme Court of Canada challenge of the prohibition of over 2,500 firearms.
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Erie total walleye catch cut

Fisheries managers trimmed the Lake Erie total allowable catch (TAC) for walleye amidst declining, but not concerning, numbers.
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Sleeping in for turkeys in Simcoe County

Traditional turkey hunting involves getting up early, walking in darkness, and trying to call birds off the roost. But it doesn’t have to.
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Pre-season boat check up

When owners prepare to put their boat away for winter, most use a checklist for maintenance items. The same should be done in spring.
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Concerns remain over conservation amalgamation

A decision to amalgamate Ontario conservation authorities (CAs) from 36 to nine is leaving some concerns amongst conservation organizations.
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Big Rock Sports
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Big Rock Sports bankruptcy expected to impact Canada

The bankruptcy of Big Rock Sports (BGS), a major wholesaler in both Canada and the US, is expected to impact anglers and hunters.
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