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Contact your MP on firearms Bill C-21
As you know, earlier this week the federal government brought forward a significant amendment to firearms Bill C-21 that, if adopted, would significantly expand the definition of a prohibited firearm. The amendment captures many centre-fire semi-automatic rifles and shotguns “designed Continue reading Contact your MP on firearms Bill C-21
MNRF proposing significant changes to fishing regulations in FMZ 15
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is proposing significant regulation changes in Fisheries Management Zone 15. The proposal impacts a variety of species and regulations. Whether you fish in FMZ 15, or know someone who does, please check out Continue reading MNRF proposing significant changes to fishing regulations in FMZ 15
Bill C-21 amendment seeks to ban more firearms
The Federal Government has introduced a significant amendment to Bill C-21 at the committee stage that, if adopted, would expand the definition of a prohibited firearm to included semi-automatic rifles and shotguns “designed to accept a detachable cartridge magazine with Continue reading Bill C-21 amendment seeks to ban more firearms
Update: COVID-19 in deer
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
Hemlock bug spreading
An invasive insect that attacks hemlocks is expanding its range in Ontario Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is an aphid-like insect that only feeds on hemlock trees. First found in British Columbia a hundred years ago, and in Virginia in the Continue reading Hemlock bug spreading
Public feedback sought on fishing rule changes
Public feedback sought on fishing rule changes Have your say: see your digital edition for easy access to these web pages FMZ 15 Public consultation is now sought for a proposal that may change fishing regulations in Fisheries Management Zone Continue reading Public feedback sought on fishing rule changes
NEWS – Conservation Officers Need Your Help!
NEWS – Conservation Officers Need Your Help! MNRF Conservation Officers need your help in identifying who is responsible for shooting and abandoning a cow moose north of Nipigon The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is asking the for Continue reading NEWS – Conservation Officers Need Your Help!
Ask a CO: Am I permitted to keep an arrow in my quiver for small game during bows-only deer season?
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. Howard Margolian, Stittsville A: Yes, an archery hunter Continue reading Ask a CO: Am I permitted to keep an arrow in my quiver for small game during bows-only deer season?
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been found in 30 US states and in Alberta, Manitoba, Québec and Saskatchewan, but it has not been detected in Ontario wildlife. And we want to keep it that way! That’s why we’re taking the Continue reading Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
FMZ 10 changes in the works
A proposal that may change fishing regulations in Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 10 is now available for public comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 12. The 201-page Fisheries Management Plan posted by the Ministry of Natural Continue reading FMZ 10 changes in the works
BATS
Ontario is home to eight bat species — four of which are endangered! Eastern small-footed myotis, little brown myotis, northern myotis and tri-colored bat populations have been declining in recent years — mostly due to a disease called white-nose syndrome. Continue reading BATS
Waterfowl feeding suspended
The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) has banned supplemental feeding of waterfowl this year due to the present Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu (HPAI) outbreak. Supplemental feeding (regulated under strict conditions) is used by many private hunt clubs and some public waterfowl hunting Continue reading Waterfowl feeding suspended
Ask a CO: Can I group hunt moose without a tag myself?
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?
Hunter help sought for monitoring CWD
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
Caribou agreement struck
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, Continue reading Caribou agreement struck
Migratory bird regs modernized
The Migratory Bird Regulations have been given their first comprehensive update since their implementation in 1918. Migratory bird regs modernized
Ask a CO: Can I use a centrefire rifle while bear hunting?
Ask a CO: Can I use a centrefire rifle while bear hunting?
Ontario is taking action to stop the spread of invasive species
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
Seeking your feedback on game tags!
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!