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Shared from a fellow houndsman
: “Just a friendly reminder to hikers, 4x4er’s and fellow outdoorsmen, if you come across hounds in the back country wearing GPS Collars and the lights are actively blinking green please do not remove them from the area thinking you Continue reading Shared from a fellow houndsman
2021 Hunting Regulations
Extra extra, read all about it! The new Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary is now available online. Hard copies have been mailed out to distributors and are expected to be available early next week. Check it out at: https://files.ontario.ca/books/mnrf-2021-hunting-regulations-summary-en-2021-04-01-v2.pdf
Ontario Provincial Parks
Ontario Parks will be offering free weekday day use visits Monday to Thursday from May 1 to September 2, 2021. 🌳🌿🐿 https://www.ontarioparks.com/seasonalpermits
3rd Lockdown info on hunting & fishing
UPDATE: On April 8, 2021, Ontario entered into a third provincial emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA) to curb the rising number of COVID-19 cases. This lockdown is similar to the previous provincial emergencies; the government Continue reading 3rd Lockdown info on hunting & fishing
Moose Tags 2021
Hello moose hunters, The dates to apply for moose tags are different this year. The application period for the Primary Allocation is April 1 to 30. Get your applications in early! Tag quotas and hunt codes Starting April 1, moose Continue reading Moose Tags 2021
A message from OFAH Executive Director, Angelo Lombardo
A message from OFAH Executive Director, Angelo Lombardo As you may know by now, Chesher’s Outdoor Store in Belleville has been the subject of unwarranted social media attacks, vandalism, and threats because of a coyote hunting contest they are hosting. Continue reading A message from OFAH Executive Director, Angelo Lombardo
Ammunition shortage in Canada
Ammunition shortage in Canada by Jeff Helsdon | January 19, 2021 Conditions related to COVID-19 have caused an ammunition shortage. “We have 40% of what we would usually have in stock for SKUs,” said Wes Winkel, president of the Canadian Sporting Arms Continue reading Ammunition shortage in Canada
RCMP union questions firearms buyback
RCMP union questions firearms buyback by Jeff Helsdon | January 22, 2021 A newly formed union for the RCMP is questioning the federal government’s strategy to reduce gun crime through the pending buyback of semi-automatic centrefire rifles. Crime problem vs gun Continue reading RCMP union questions firearms buyback
COVID-19 Outdoor Restrictions Update
COVID-19 Outdoor Restrictions Update Earlier this week the Ontario government announced a second province-wide State-of-Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday (January 14) and includes a stay-at-home directive for all Ontarians. That has Continue reading COVID-19 Outdoor Restrictions Update
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New Round of Consultations on the Algonquin Land Claim
Government Announces New Round of Consultations on the Algonquin Land Claim It’s been relatively quiet on the Algonquin Land Claim front over the past few years, but negotiations have been ongoing. The land claim covers 36,000 square kilometres in eastern Continue reading New Round of Consultations on the Algonquin Land Claim
Updates to COVID-19 hunter advice
Earlier this month the government of Ontario announced further COVID-19 restrictions designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The government of Ontario is recommending that all Ontarians restrict travel to other regions of the province to only essential purposes. The Continue reading Updates to COVID-19 hunter advice
Gypsy Moths
You won’t see many Gypsy Moths this time of year, but you’ll still see their eggs throughout the fall and winter. Look out for the fuzzy brown or beige egg masses on the trunks of trees around your property. You Continue reading Gypsy Moths
Remington sold
Remington sold by Jeff Helsdon | October 2, 2020 Photo by Jeff Helsdon Remington, as it was known, is no more, in one of the biggest shakeups the firearms industry has seen. Following a bankruptcy filing on July 27, the assets Continue reading Remington sold
OFAH calls for PAL extensions to address backlog
OFAH calls for PAL extensions to address backlog by Editorial Staff | July 27, 2020 The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) is calling on the federal government to address what it called an “ever-growing backlog” of Possession and Acquisition Continue reading OFAH calls for PAL extensions to address backlog
Ontario takes important first step in cormorant control
Ontario takes important first step in cormorant control Today the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) announced that they will be introducing a fall harvest for double-crested cormorants. OFAH members, through two decades of advocacy, have been at the Continue reading Ontario takes important first step in cormorant control
OCOA – 2020 Officer of the Year
OCOA – 2020 Officer of the Year news release
Major victory in the fight against CWD!
Major victory in the fight against CWD! Today saw a major victory in the OFAH’s fight to keep chronic wasting disease (CWD) out of Ontario. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is proposing to clamp down on how Continue reading Major victory in the fight against CWD!
Ford Against Firearms Ban
Ford against firearms ban Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke out against the new federal firearms classification regulations, introduced on May 1, which banned 1,500 “military grade” firearms. Ford said guns and gangs are the problem and that “the only Continue reading Ford Against Firearms Ban