Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has not been found in Ontario wildlife, but it has been found in all neighboring states and provinces. Recently, cases have been detected less than 150 kilometers’ from our borders in Michigan and Minnesota, and less Continue reading Know & Report Signs of CWD
The Ministry of Natural Resources is proposing changes to the moose tag allocation process to reduce the number of unclaimed moose tags. Thousands of tags go unclaimed every year, meaning a loss of sustainable hunting opportunities. The proposal is a Continue reading Proposing changes to the moose tag allocation process
Ask a CO: Mistake consequences explained Q: My hunting partner made a mistake and shot the wrong sex moose. What are the consequences of self-reporting the mistake vs. abandoning the animal in the bush? A: Mistaken identity of moose can happen. Scenarios Continue reading Ask a CO: Mistake consequences explained
Ask a CO: Hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat Q: What are the rules when it comes to hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat? Gord Church, Sauble Beach A: Provincial rules include requiring a small game licence and not having Continue reading Ask a CO: Hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat
October 10th, 2024 in Ottawa, advisors Dr. Tom Whillans, Jane Graham, and Dr. David Browne from the GLFC Canadian Committee of Advisors, shared their expertise during a session with the Senate of Canada – Sénat du Canada Standing Committee on Continue reading Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC)
Attention waterfowl hunters! During waterfowl season, don’t forget that invasive species can easily hitch a ride on your gear. • Clean all mud, plants, and debris from your decoys, waders, boats, and trailers. • Drain water from boats, decoy bags, Continue reading Attention waterfowl hunters!
This year, the fall wild turkey season spans the following periods: • Bows only from October 1–31 • Shotgun or bow from October 15–27 Each hunter may purchase one fall turkey tag, suitable for either a male or female turkey. Continue reading Ontario is Wild Turkey Time
Get in touch with the FTO Support Centre for information on our grant investment framework, grant application deadlines and general FTO questions. Benefits of having the FTO Support Center: Get answers to your questions quickly Get help finding relevant information Continue reading FTO Grant Application
Gun season for moose begins across much of Ontario this month! If you or your hunting party have a gun tag for moose, make sure to review the 2024 Hunting Regulations Summary to stay updated on hunting requirements and season Continue reading How to properly identify moose before hunting
Ask a CO: On COs entering private property Q: Can a conservation officer enter private property using the private laneway or do they have to enter through the bush? Someone has told me that they are not allowed to enter in Continue reading Ask a CO: On COs entering private property
Land-based learning program students help stock Thunder Bay-area lake with fish
Hunting Seasons Turkey, bear, moose, elk, deer and small game seasons are opening this fall. Check the hunting regulations for your wildlife management unit. Reporting Deadlines Fall Wild turkey – November 14 Non-resident moose hunter report for tourist outfitters – November 22 Continue reading Important Dates
We need your help! Submit a sample, stay informed and help protect Ontario’s cervid populations. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal and untreatable disease affecting cervids, such as white-tailed deer, moose and elk. While CWD has not been detected Continue reading Protecting Ontario’s deer from CWD
Moose kofta kebabs Fire up the grill and give these tasty moose kebabs a try. Loaded with traditional Middle Eastern spices, these are great as an appetizer or in a pita wrap as a tasty handheld snack. Don’t forget to remove the Continue reading Moose kofta kebabs
Financing finally in place for Asian carp measures Financing is in place for a variety of measures to keep Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River system. The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal is a stretch of water Continue reading Financing finally in place for Asian carp measures
More guns for “buyback” program More details released about the pending firearms so-called “buyback” program revealed that owners of classic double barrel shotguns in eight-gauge are among those being impacted. While the May 2020, Order-In-Council was aimed at centrefire semi-automatic Continue reading More guns for “buyback” program
Changes aim to reduce unclaimed moose tags The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is proposing changes to the moose tag allocation process to reduce the number of moose tags — which is in the thousands — that go unclaimed each Continue reading Changes aim to reduce unclaimed moose tags
Gun ranges, clubs on the decline Canada has lost nearly a third of its gun ranges since the end of 2020, according to RCMP statistics. RCMP figures report there were 1,245 ranges in Canada as of Dec. 31, 2020, as compared to Continue reading Gun ranges, clubs on the decline
Firearms program applications moving online After decades of paper applications being the preference for initial firearms licence applications and renewals, the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) process is moving towards accepting online applications. First-time applicants (individuals, businesses, carriers, and shooting clubs and ranges) Continue reading Firearms program applications moving online