Ontario takes important first step in cormorant control Today the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) announced that they will be introducing a fall harvest for double-crested cormorants. OFAH members, through two decades of advocacy, have been at the Continue reading Ontario takes important first step in cormorant control
OCOA – 2020 Officer of the Year news release
OFAH calls for PAL extensions to deal with backlog The ever-growing backlog of Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) renewals across the country is of serious concern for the OFAH and the firearms community as a whole. While we understand the Continue reading OFAH calls for PAL extensions to deal with backlog
Major victory in the fight against CWD! Today saw a major victory in the OFAH’s fight to keep chronic wasting disease (CWD) out of Ontario. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is proposing to clamp down on how Continue reading Major victory in the fight against CWD!
TSC OFAH Member Monthly Special
Ford against firearms ban Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke out against the new federal firearms classification regulations, introduced on May 1, which banned 1,500 “military grade” firearms. Ford said guns and gangs are the problem and that “the only Continue reading Ford Against Firearms Ban
Have you heard? Licence-Free Fishing starts Today!!!! Grab the family and head to the water July 4-19, 2020 and try your luck at catching the big one 🎣 Visit www.ontariofamilyfishing.com for more information and please remember to stay 2m apart Continue reading license free fishing
Fishing and hunting can stimulate post-pandemic economie Earlier this week, the OFAH sent a letter to Premier Ford outlining the importance of using fishing and hunting as a way to help with economic stimulus and recovery in Ontario following the Continue reading Fishing and hunting can stimulate post-pandemic economies
Sail closing two Ontario stores by Editorial Staff | June 5, 2020 The Sail location near Highway 401 and Stevenson Road in Oshawa. (Photo by Meghan Sutherland) Two days after announcing it had filed for bankruptcy protection, Sail Outdoors confirmed it is Continue reading Sail closing two Ontario stores
OFAH Insights – A survey about newly prohibited firearms in Canada We need your help to tell the true story of how the newly prohibited firearms were used in Canada. Since the federal government announced sweeping changes to firearms classifications Continue reading OFAH Insights – A survey about newly prohibited firearms in Canada
FIREARMS BAN – How does it impact you? The OFAH continues to work every angle in an effort to seek clarity and obtain the answers that firearms owners need about the ever-evolving nature of the firearms ban enacted by the Continue reading FIREARMS BAN – How does it impact you?
The 2020 Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters’ Annual General Meeting is scheduled to take place virtually on Thursday June 18th at 7 p.m. We welcome members and non-members alike to participate. Advance registration for this online event is required, Continue reading 2020 Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters’ Annual General Meeting
TSC OFAH Member Monthly Special
OFAH analysis highlights severe flaws in gun ban Many OFAH members and supporters have been asking what we have been doing related to the Government of Canada’s firearms prohibitions announced on May 1. Much of what we’ve been doing on Continue reading OFAH analysis highlights severe flaws in gun bans
Thank you to everyone that participated in the OFAH Conservation Lottery – the lottery that supports your passion for fish and wildlife conservation work. Whenever you think of the programs and people taking on the heavy lifting to improve our Continue reading Lottery winners
Municipality of Central Elgin considering discharge of firearms by-la Earlier this month, council in the Municipality of Central Elgin opened public consultation as they consider implementing a new discharge of firearms by-law. According to the municipality’s website, council has chosen Continue reading Municipality of Central Elgin considering discharge of firearms by-law
SENT ON BEHALF OF OUR FRIENDS AT MARK’S COMMERCIAL While Mark’s stores across Canada remain closed until further notice to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to protect our employess, customers and community, we remain open at www.marks.com. With Continue reading SENT ON BEHALF OF OUR FRIENDS AT MARK’S COMMERCIAL
What we know now about how COVID-19 could impact fall hunting A major question on the minds of hunters recently has been “How will COVID-19 affect the fall seasons?” The OFAH has been asked this question hundreds of times and Continue reading What we know now about how COVID-19 could impact fall hunting
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Ontario this spring, it resulted in mass closures across many sectors within the province. From an outdoor perspective, it affected everything from provincial parks to conservation areas and public spaces like parks, boat launches and Continue reading COVID-19 closures UPDATE boat launches, marinas can reopen