2026 fishing regs released

The 2026 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary, which comes into effect January 1, is now available as a downloadable PDF.
Fight brews over gravel pit near Saugeen

Applications for creating two new aggregate pits plus expanding a third near the Saugeen River prompts opposition.
Bear hunting changes proposed

The province is proposing significant changes to Ontario’s bear hunting regulations, which are open for public comment until Jan. 5, 2026.
Expecting rainbows

As environmental conditions evolve across the Great Lakes, anglers and the MNR continue to monitor the status of rainbow trout.
Ask a CO: Tag responsibility

A reader asks who is directly responsible for placing a tag on a harvested animal when it comes to party hunting.
Ask a CO: Sharing a gun

A reader asks about the legalities of sharing a gun when hunting with apprentice hunters who do not have a PAL.