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OFAH Insider: Wild deer under pressure from CWD control program changes

The proposed changes to the federal chronic wasting disease (CWD) control program put Ontario’s wild deer at risk.
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buck o'clock
Looking at the best times to hunt bucks
Here are some of Gord Ellis’ thoughts about buck movement through the fall — and the best times to focus on notching that tag.
rattling bucks
Rattling for bucks
Hunters overlook that buck-on-buck interaction doesn’t always begin with brawling. It starts early in the season with something subtler.
CWD
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OFAH Insider: Wild deer under pressure from CWD control program changes

The proposed changes to the federal chronic wasting disease (CWD) control program put Ontario’s wild deer at risk.
Read More »
buck o'clock
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Looking at the best times to hunt bucks

Here are some of Gord Ellis' thoughts about buck movement through the fall — and the best times to focus on notching that tag.
Read More »
rattling bucks
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Rattling for bucks

Hunters overlook that buck-on-buck interaction doesn’t always begin with brawling. It starts early in the season with something subtler.
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deer skewers
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Venison skewers

Elevate your venison with this kofta-style recipe—a bold, flavorful twist that’s sure to tempt friends and family to try something new.
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collisions with wildlife
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Wildlife-related collisions up in central Ontario

Auto collisions involving wildlife are rising. In 2020, Dr. Michael Drescher estimated there are 14,000 wildlife-related collisions annually.
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Record mount survives two close calls

Revisiting the story of Hugh Reehill’s deer mount — which was shot in 1958, but was not recognized as a record until 1996.
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Province surveying bear hunters

Some 3,000 black bear hunters will be contacted this winter as part of the MNR's first survey on the species in eight years.
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Scottish mince and tatties

There are endless variations on mince and tatties; play with different ground game meat and vegetable combinations.
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Ask a CO: On keeping roadkill

A reader asks if keeping roadkill requires a hunting licence. MNR Provincial Enforcement Specialist David Critchlow responds.
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