Almost three years after being declared a pandemic, the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) has been shown to infect at least 54 different mammal species, including primates, cats, deer mice, mink, beavers, and even our beloved white-tailed deer. Of particular Continue reading Update: COVID-19 in deer
Big changes are coming for hunters who participate in Ontario’s controlled deer hunt program. In 2023, the provincial government has committed to a host of changes that include new timelines around the application period and draw results, along with new Continue reading Ontario to make changes to controlled deer hunt
by Editorial Staff | October 19, 2022 Q: Am I permitted to keep arrows in my quiver with a small-game point during bows-only deer season? Occasionally I see rabbits while bowhunting, but I don’t want to waste a broadhead on small game. Continue reading Ask a CO: Am I permitted to keep an arrow in my quiver for small game during bows-only deer season?
Ask a CO: What are the penalties if a misidentified moose is shot? by Editorial Staff | October 11, 2022 Q: There was discussion around our campfire regarding misidentified moose — specifically, calves and yearlings. If there is no obvious negligence when Continue reading Ask a CO: What are the penalties if a misidentified moose is shot?
by Bruce Ranta | October 17, 2022 One of the most popular deer-hunting techniques used by Ontario’s more than 160,000 deer hunters is sitting, watching, and waiting. Many sit and watch from an elevated position, while others do so from the Continue reading Hunting from forgotten blinds
by Gord Ellis | October 18, 2022 Those of us who are deer hunters all have pet theories we toss around. Some are based on fact, a few on experience, and many on what I call old yarns. Fact is, there Continue reading Debunking deer-hunting myths
NEW this year! Deer gun seasons have been extended by 1 or 2 days to end on a Sunday in many WMUs. If you hunt in southern Ontario, make sure you check if your municipality permits Sunday gun hunting before Continue reading 📢 NEW this year!
Q: I have applied for a calf- or bull-moose tag for our hunting area. I always hunt with a group that assigns radios to every hunter, for safety and to alert everyone of a harvest. If I fail to get Continue reading Ask a CO: Can I group hunt moose without a tag myself?
A flight of ringnecks skirted the bay, followed by ragged flocks of decoy-happy mallards. The ducks seemed oblivious to our presence, but when the bow anchor could no longer hold as the wind strengthened, it was time to head to Continue reading Return safely from waterfowling
The province is asking hunters to submit deer samples as part of continuing chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance efforts. The fatal, untreatable brain disease that affects members of the deer family, including white-tailed deer, elk, moose, and caribou, has not Continue reading Hunter help sought for monitoring CWD
REMINDER: October is a busy time of year for hunters, and in some WMUs gun and bow seasons for different species cross over. Check the regs before heading out in the field and grab your hunter orange garment and head Continue reading REMINDER
Planning to party hunt moose? Don’t forget to purchase your moose licence! Remember that if you intend to party hunt with a moose tag holder, you need to purchase a moose licence prior to your hunt. While moose hunting, you Continue reading Don’t forget to purchase your moose licence!
Connect with landowners about permission to hunt on private property. Download the OFAH landowner’s permission form http://bit.ly/29HfWDD and let them know about your OFAH membership and its benefits.
https://oodmag.com/caribou-agreement-struck/ The provincial and the federal governments reached an agreement in late April to support the conservation of boreal caribou in Ontario. Estimates suggest approximately 5,000 boreal caribou remain in the province, ranging north of Sioux Lookout, Geraldton, and Cochrane, Continue reading Caribou agreement struck
July 7, 2022 is the deadline for the second chance moose tag allocation. Still have questions about how the new system works? This article breaks down how to navigate the second chance allocation: https://www.ofah.org/…/how-to-navigate-ontarios-second…/
Invasive species are recognized as one of the key threats to Ontario’s biodiversity and are a significant threat to the province’s economy. Once established, invasive species are extremely difficult and costly to control. The combined potential impacts of invasive species Continue reading Ontario is taking action to stop the spread of invasive species
The ministry is always looking to improve hunting and fishing in Ontario, both through effective management and by creating products and services to serve you better. In 2019, we moved to the new Fish and Wildlife Licensing Service, which has Continue reading Seeking your feedback on game tags!
With the arrival of spring, we know you are counting down the days until the fall 2022 moose hunt. As you plan for your hunt, be informed! Here is what you need to know including important dates, rules, and tips. Continue reading Attention Moose Hunters
Proposal to simplify and align provincial white-tailed deer hunting seasons https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-4637 This consultation was open from: November 19, 2021 to January 4, 2022 Decision summary We have made a decision to amend the Open Seasons and Hunting regulations under the Fish Continue reading Decision notice for ERO 019-4637
Members be advised that there is an ERO posting open until the 29th of April with respect to aligning white-tailed deer hunting seasons in WMU 91 AND WMU 92. If this is an area you have an interest in please review Continue reading ERO POSTING