In early September 2024, Transport Canada opened consultation on a proposal to make personal flotation devices (PFDs)/lifejackets mandatory for recreational boaters. The proposal could have a variety of impacts on everything from age requirements, vessel size, and vessel type including Continue reading Transport Canada looking to make PFDs & lifejackets mandatory
Ontario and the federal government announced almost $70 million in funding to implement a Caribou Conservation Agreement that will extend to 2027. The agreement includes $29 million in federal funding that will help the province continue to build on progress outlined in the Continue reading Caribou conservation agreement signed
Changes for those who purchase gunpowder and reactive targets came into effect on May 22. To purchase black or smokeless powder, a buyer must provide proof that they possess one of the following: Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) Fireworks Operator Certificate Continue reading PALs needed for powder
Enhanced online services The Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) is committed to providing services that are simple, modern and efficient. CFP’s new online services reduce processing times and provide secure and seamless processing of firearms license and registration applications for 2.3 Continue reading Canadian Firearms Program Announcement
Invasive Species Battle The province is investing $16 million over three years to help protect the economy and environment from invasive species. The funding, which will be administered by the Invasive Species Centre (ISC) and Nature Conservancy of Canada, will aid efforts to Continue reading Invasive species battle gets $16M
https://oodmag.com/dealing-with-biting-insects/ I don’t know any outdoors person who professes a deep and abiding love of biting insects. They ruin perfectly good outdoors experiences quicker than a hungry bear at a campsite. Here a quick rundown of the worst offenders and Continue reading Dealing with biting insects
https://oodmag.com/prepping-camp-food/ After working up an appetite paddling and portaging cold-water lakes chasing the trophy spring trout I’ve been dreaming about all winter, I like to have a backup plan for a quick, easy, camp food in case I return with Continue reading Prepping camp food
The number of Canadian firearm owners increased in 2023. There were 2,352,504 Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) holders as of Dec. 31. This is an increase from 2022’s 2,264,755. Ontario residents held the most licences with 667,726, of which 418,879 Continue reading Firearm owner numbers rising
Archers, get your arrows ready! The National Archery in the Schools Program is happy to announce that in-person tournaments are back. Here are the upcoming dates: April 5 St. Paul High School – Mississauga April 11 Keady Community Center – Continue reading The National Archery in the Schools Program is happy to announce that in-person tournaments are back.
https://oodmag.com/the-good-and-the-bad-of-feeding-deer/ Feeding wildlife is often a complex and contentious topic. Unlike in many states and provinces, feeding whitetail deer is perfectly legal in Ontario, and done routinely by hunters and non-hunters. Let’s look at the potential issues associated with feeding Continue reading The good and the bad of feeding deer
https://oodmag.com/ellis-inducted-into-canadian-angler-hall-of-fame/ For Ontario OUT of DOORS (OOD) Senior Editor Gord Ellis, being inducted into the Canadian Angler Hall of Fame was like being added to a Canuck Mount Rushmore. “It’s a humbling thing to see you all here and know that I’m in Continue reading Ellis inducted into Canadian Angler Hall of Fame
https://oodmag.com/bears-coming-out-of-hibernation-early/ Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking the public to be cautious with black bears starting to come out of hibernation early because of the mild winter. Some parts of the province are reporting early black bear sightings, the province Continue reading Bears coming out of hibernation early
On Saturday, April 21, Thames River Cleanup (TRC) will celebrate 25 years of environmental stewardship by holding Earth Day Weekend cleanups in communities within London and across the Thames River watershed. Most cleanups will take place on April 20; however, some cleanups will Continue reading Volunteers Needed for Thames River Cleanup
NASP is active in Zone J. Upcoming tournaments Tuesday, March 26th at SNP STEAM Academy, Brantford, ON Saturday, May 11th Blenheim DHS, Blenheim, ON. Are you a Teacher who would like this great program in your school or a club Continue reading NASP
Wondering what’s happening this March? March 1: • Antlerless deer draw application opens • Spring black bear and wild turkey hunting licences available for purchase March 14 – 17: Visit us at the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show! March 15: Ice hut Continue reading Wondering what’s happening this March?
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking the public to be cautious with black bears starting to come out of hibernation early because of the mild winter. Some parts of the province are reporting early black bear sightings, the province and Continue reading Bears coming out of hibernation early
On Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, OFAH Zone J Chair, Mark Braet was at the Minto Town Council meeting to show support for Jill from Minto, for her campaign to allow Sunday gun hunting. Jill started a petition which gathered 138 Continue reading Minto Town Council Meeting
https://oodmag.com/toronto-sportsmens-show-returns-for-76th-year/ The 76th instalment of the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show (TSS) will take place March 14-17 at the International Centre in Mississauga. The Master Promotions-produced show, which saw a record-breaking 30% spike in attendance in 2023, features hundreds of exhibitors with a wide variety Continue reading Toronto Sportsmen’s Show returns for 76th year
https://oodmag.com/a-waterfowl-by-any-other-name/ An effort led by the American Ornithological Society (AOS) to rename any bird species named after a person will also affect three species of waterfowl. The Ross’s goose, which is common in the central and western flyways, and breeds Continue reading A waterfowl by any other name
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