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
COVID-19 Update — OFAH calls for Ontario to re-open outdoor recreation Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford released a framework for reopening the province following COVID-19. While fishing and hunting seasons remained open this spring, access was severely reduced in Continue reading COVID-19 Update — OFAH calls for Ontario to re-open outdoor recreation
Firearms Prohibition Updat We’ve heard from many of you following last week’s firearms ban announcement and are working hard to respond to each and every one of you. Your opinions are diverse, but your level of passion is clearly the Continue reading Firearms Prohibition Update
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Federal government announces firearms ban Today the Government of Canada announced, effective immediately, that they are prohibiting the purchase, sale, transport, import and use of 1,500 models, variants or modified versions of firearms in Canada that they have deemed as ‘military-style Continue reading Federal government announces firearms ban
COVID-19 Fishing & Hunting FAQ UPDAT With spring fishing and hunting seasons on the horizon, the questions around COVID-19 and its impact on fishing and hunting in Ontario have increased significantly. The uncertainty of whether seasons would go ahead as Continue reading COVID-19 Fishing & Hunting FAQ UPDATE
How is COVID-19 impacting fishing and hunting The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on fishing and hunting in Ontario has raised many questions within the outdoors community. The OFAH is hearing from anglers and hunters from across the province with Continue reading How is COVID-19 impacting fishing and hunting?
UPDATE on Fishing & Hunting COVID-19 Closures Last week the OFAH launched a website to track COVID-19-related closures and restrictions to hunting and fishing opportunities across Ontario. While the provincial government recently announced a prohibition on Crown land camping, the Continue reading UPDATE on Fishing & Hunting COVID-19 Closures
COVID-19 Fishing & Hunting FAQs The OFAH understands that the mounting uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on fishing and hunting in Ontario has raised many questions within the outdoors community. Can I still go fishing and Continue reading COVID-19 Fishing & Hunting FAQs
Fishing and hunting closures/restrictions due to COVID-19 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry hasn’t altered fishing and hunting in the province, but access to many areas used by anglers and hunters has been restricted. In order to help anglers Continue reading Fishing and hunting closures/restrictions due to COVID-19
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Doing the right thing this spring We’ve heard from many of you in recent weeks with your questions and concerns related to COVID-19 and what it means for fishing and hunting. You have expressed your opinions strongly. We share your Continue reading Doing the right thing this spring
BREAKING: Ontario shuts down Crown land camping This morning, the Government of Ontario announced the extensions of all emergency orders already in place until April 23, 2020, as well as new measures intended to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Continue reading BREAKING: Ontario shuts down Crown land camping
OFAH statement on COVID-19 pandemic The OFAH takes the health and safety of our members, staff and volunteers very seriously. With that in mind, considering the state of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately we have modified our operations. We Continue reading OFAH statement on COVID-19 pandemic