Reminder about Fish Sanctuaries It is important to remember that many of Ontario’s fish species are protected by areas in which no fishing of any kind is allowed. Fish sanctuaries are used: • To increase fish populations • To protect Continue reading Reminder of fish sanctuaries
Attention hunters and anglers! While we get the new Fish and Wildlife Licensing Service up and running, there will be a short period from November 19th to 25th, 2018, during which you won’t be able to buy Ontario fishing and Continue reading Licensing System Update
The ability to identify invasive species is critical in tracking and preventing their spread! The invasive Rusty Crayfish may be confused with other species of crayfish that are found in Ontario, but none of these species have a pinched rostrum, Continue reading Rusty Crayfish
https://www.ofah.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/LeadSurveyReport_June2018.pdf
Ontario’s Invading Species Awareness Program (ISAP) wants to know how you take action when it comes to invading species. Please take a moment to quickly answer their survey and your name will be entered into a draw for 1 of Continue reading Invading Species Survey
The OFAH has developed a survey to seek angler, hunter and recreational shooting perspectives on lead and lead-free alternatives as we address two federal government reports on the use of these products in ammunition and fishing tackle. Visit: https://bit.ly/2jscbWq
Please keep an eye out for these tagged walleye. Ideally, release them. They are providing us with some great information that will help manage the fishery. If you retain the fish, please call it in and we’ll arrange to get Continue reading Tagged Walleye
https://www.ontario.ca/page/eating-ontario-fish-2017-18
MNRF gave the attached presentation during the OFAH AGM and Wildlife Conference. We wanted to share this info with you because it will have an impact on you in one way or another. Please share this info with your fellow Continue reading Ontario’s New Licensing Service
Three days of licence-free fishing during the Family Day long weekend
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In late May, the MNRF posted a proposal on the Environmental Registry outlining fundamental changes to Outdoors Cards, licensing, game seals, hunter activity and harvest reporting, and various other regulatory amendments under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Due to Continue reading EBR outdoors card, licensing, hunter reporting etc
Stakeholder information sessions will be held in the following locations: Location Date Time Address Sudbury May 24 9am-12pm Lexington Hotel, 50 Brady St., Sudbury Timmins May 25 2-5pm Ramada Inn, 1800 Riverside Dr., Timmins Kingston May 29 2-5pm Ramada Continue reading the bait policy proposal
baitfish-combined What’s happening? The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has developed a Strategic Policy for Bait Management in Ontario that is accompanied by a number of significant proposed changes to the way anglers can harvest, move and Continue reading MNRF’s Proposed Strategic Policy for Bait Management in Ontario
Have you ever caught a fish and then realized it has legs? Well, it was actually a mudpuppy, which is Ontario’s largest salamander! So, if you’re ice fishing this winter and you catch ‘a fish with legs’ take a picture Continue reading Mudpuppy Signtings
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-fish-stocking-program
https://www.ontario.ca/faq/do-i-need-fishing-licence-if-i-have-disability
OFAH/MNRF extend partnership for Community Hatchery Program
