Black duck limits will likely be increased this year in parts of Ontario from four to six black ducks per day in the Hudson-James Bay, Northern, and Central Hunting Districts. In the Southern Hunting District, the daily bag limit would Continue reading Increase to black duck limits proposed
Anglers in Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 10 should be aware of a change in pike regulations that came into effect this year. FMZ 10 covers a wide area of north-central Ontario, from north of Sault Ste. Marie, north almost to Wawa along Continue reading New pike regs in FMZ 10 aim to create trophy fishery
The Town of Minto in southwestern Ontario is the 192nd municipality in Ontario that has voted to permit Sunday gun hunting. The decision was made at a Mar. 5 council meeting in response to a presentation by local hunters, with support Continue reading Minto OKs Sunday hunting
The number of Canadian firearm owners increased in 2023. There were 2,352,504 Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) holders as of Dec. 31. This is an increase from 2022’s 2,264,755. Ontario residents held the most licences with 667,726, of which 418,879 Continue reading Firearm owner numbers rising
Organizers of the 35th annual Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) Under the Lock Fishing Derby aim to build on last year’s record turnout as the event returns later this month with 3,000 stocked trout and more than $25,000 in prizes. Advanced Continue reading Under the Lock returning
Ontario has some of the best fishing in the country. With over 250,000 lakes and more than 100,000 kilometers of rivers, it’s easy to find great places to fish close to home. Try our mobile fishing tool, Fish ON-Line to explore some Continue reading Fish ON-Line
Archers, get your arrows ready! The National Archery in the Schools Program is happy to announce that in-person tournaments are back. Here are the upcoming dates: April 5 St. Paul High School – Mississauga April 11 Keady Community Center – Continue reading The National Archery in the Schools Program is happy to announce that in-person tournaments are back.
OFAH key date reminder: April 1: Moose tag primary allocation opens April 15: Elk draw applications open; Black bear second game seals available (spring and fall) April 25: Turkey season opens April 27: General trout opener April 30: Moose tag primary allocation deadline
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Did you know that Ontario has about 94,000 moose? The ministry is responsible for managing sustainable moose populations in Ontario, which is supported by moose aerial inventory (MAI). MAI is designed to provide an estimate of the number of moose Continue reading How Moose are counted
Fishing is a great way to get outside and enjoy the wonderful fishing opportunities Ontario provides. Whether you are planning to fish for the first time, or you are a seasoned expert, you can help prevent the spread of invasive Continue reading Help prevent the spread of invasive species!
The 2024 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary has launched! The summary contains all the details you need to plan your fishing adventures in 2024, including: fishing licence information general fishing regulations open seasons and catch limits exceptions for each fishing zone Continue reading The 2024 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary has launched!
https://oodmag.com/the-good-and-the-bad-of-feeding-deer/ Feeding wildlife is often a complex and contentious topic. Unlike in many states and provinces, feeding whitetail deer is perfectly legal in Ontario, and done routinely by hunters and non-hunters. Let’s look at the potential issues associated with feeding Continue reading The good and the bad of feeding deer
https://oodmag.com/ellis-inducted-into-canadian-angler-hall-of-fame/ For Ontario OUT of DOORS (OOD) Senior Editor Gord Ellis, being inducted into the Canadian Angler Hall of Fame was like being added to a Canuck Mount Rushmore. “It’s a humbling thing to see you all here and know that I’m in Continue reading Ellis inducted into Canadian Angler Hall of Fame
https://oodmag.com/cranes-can-be-hunted/ Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECC) determined that sandhill cranes could be hunted sustainably in Ontario. A similar proposal is also being considered for Quebec. The proposal says, “A sandhill crane hunting season would provide a new harvesting opportunity Continue reading Cranes can be hunted sustainably
https://oodmag.com/sea-lamprey-control/ A new approach to sea lamprey control could help reduce the impact of this invasive species further. Anne Scott, professor at Michigan State University, has been working with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and US Geological Survey to identify Continue reading New sea lamprey control method found
https://oodmag.com/ask-a-co-can-i-use-a-second-line-to-us-an-attractant/ Q: Where only one line is permitted for fishing, can I have a second line out if it doesn’t have any hooks attached? For example, a second line to jig a flashy spoon as an attractant? Jeff Dano, Bancroft A: Yes, Continue reading Ask a CO: Can I use a second hookless line as an attractant?
https://oodmag.com/importing-hunting-trophies-prohibited/ Big game hunters pursuing elephants and rhinoceros are no longer allowed to import ivory or horn hunting trophies into Canada. The prohibition, which came into effect on Jan. 8, was announced by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault Continue reading Importing hunting trophies prohibited
https://oodmag.com/manitoulin-island-angling-opportunities-abound/ Standing with my wife, Lois, on the shore of Lake Mindemoya, we watched fish breaking the calm lake surface. It had been more than 20 years since my last visit to Manitoulin Island but finally, I had returned. It Continue reading Manitoulin Island: Angling opportunities abound
https://oodmag.com/bears-coming-out-of-hibernation-early/ Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking the public to be cautious with black bears starting to come out of hibernation early because of the mild winter. Some parts of the province are reporting early black bear sightings, the province Continue reading Bears coming out of hibernation early