Groundhog day

Popular in the US, western provinces, and favoured by farmers, could groundhog hunting become a thing (again) in Ontario?
Province invests in fish hatcheries

An expansion of MNR fish hatcheries will add largemouth bass to the program for the first time as part of a $75 million investment.
Calling all elk lovers

The Elk Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC), a group of elk experts focused on sustainability, is inviting volunteers to apply for membership.
Ask a CO: On snaring rabbits in WMU 50

A reader asks if it’s legal to snare rabbits in Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) 50, which extends north of Huntsville to South River.
TBT: Fishing for winter ling

For often ignored angling and tasty fish, try something different this winter by fishing for burbot, or freshwater ling.
Wild pigs kept at bay

The MNR is confident wild pigs are not established in Ontario — but that does not mean they aren’t frequently reported.