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Ray Blades

Ontario Out of Doors Editor Ray Blades attributes his early onset greying to a career of managing outdoor writers. You can find him anywhere trout swim or grouse flush. Reach him at: ray.blades@oodmag.com
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Summer bass fishing

In this Summer Bassin' 2026 issue, read more about seasoned Ontario bass pros and insights from bass writers.
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decoys for conservation
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Handcrafted decoys for conservation

The Crafted for Conservation Campaign welcomes antique waterfowl decoy donations to support Ontario conservation and education.
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Chasing sturgeon in BC

I knew Fraser River sturgeon fishing was special, but I was unprepared for getting my first real taste of this dinosaur's awesome power.
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Jurassic Classic sturgeon
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Going big for sturgeon

"At heart I’m a river rat, and prefer anything swimming in moving water. Sturgeon fit that bill," OOD Editor/Associate Publisher Ray Blades writes.
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From the Editor FMZ
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FMZ 15 waiting game

A draft fisheries management plan (DFMP) for FMZ 15 was posted for public comment in fall 2022, but to date, there’s been no movement.
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Hoping everything goes well in the cold

Years ago, I was invited to a late-season waterfowl hunt. It was a cold December day, with crust ice around the bay in southcentral Ontario.
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