Province partners with Starlink – Ontario OUT of DOORS More rural, remote, and northern communities will gain access to high-speed internet thanks to a partnership between the province and Starlink. The new Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT) program will offer service Continue reading Province partners with Starlink
Dog train-and-trial decision made – Ontario OUT of DOORS The Ministry of Natural Resources has amended the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, (FWCA) and associated regulations, to allow for the issuance of licences for new dog train-and-trial areas. Dog trial-and-train areas Continue reading Dog train-and-trial decision made
Liberals ban more semi-automatic firearms – Ontario OUT of DOORS With Christmas approaching, the federal Liberals provided owners of some centrefire and rimfire semi-automatic rifles a lump of coal in banning another 324 models of what it calls “assault-style” firearms. Continue reading Liberals ban more semi-automatic firearms
By Charlie Andrews He strode to the fore And took his stance He blew the whistle — That the two shared — We couldn’t hear it — but She could And she froze in place And looked at her master Continue reading Poem: The Ultimate Retrieve
Hunters are stewards of their own outdoor passions, which is why respectful land access is so important. Double check crown land boundaries before going hunting, and always get permission to use private property. Download our landowner permission form here: https://www.ofah.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LandOwnerPermissionForm2024.pdf Continue reading Land Owner Permission & Crown Land
#DYK sea lampreys are native to the Atlantic Ocean, and their ancestors have been living in the ocean for millions of years? However, in the 1800s and early 1900s, two canal systems were constructed and modified that made pathways into Continue reading Sea Lamprey
Hunting season has begun! A reminder that the Town of LaSalle prohibits the discharging of any firearms within the municipality. Hunters are permitted to hunt on the Detroit River only, with some exceptions: 1) Hunters must shoot away from the Continue reading LaSalle Hunting
Question: I couldn’t successfully print my tag on first attempt, what should I do? Answer: Call the Natural Resources Information and Support Centre (NRISC) at 1-800-387-7011 for assistance and options for replacement. If you are trying to help a friend Continue reading I couldn’t successfully print my tag on first attempt, what should I do?
Know before you go! We recommend waiting to print your tag right before your hunt, so it does not get lost or damaged. You may also visit a licence issuer or participating ServiceOntario location to print your tag(s) or help Continue reading Know before you go!
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
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)
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
Land-based learning program students help stock Thunder Bay-area lake with fish
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
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
DIY: Emergency ankle wrap Outdoor pursuits of any sort pose the risk of turning an ankle. For me, it happened in Algonquin Park. I sauntered all over, exploring places I’d never been, before deciding to head back mid-afternoon. Two Continue reading DIY: Emergency ankle wrap
Mandatory reporting penalties changing The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is proposing changes to the penalties for failing to submit a mandatory hunting report. Currently, if a hunter fails to submit a hunter report on two consecutive occasions for the same species, Continue reading Mandatory reporting penalties changing
How to avoid blowing up batteries This conventional battery died at the hands of a guy who is notoriously bad at maintaining batteries — me. I left it to trickle-charge for the winter and something went terribly wrong. The evidence suggests the Continue reading How to avoid blowing up batteries