https://www.ofah.org/issues/wild-pigs-in-ontario/ NEWS In order to help prevent wild pigs from becoming established in Ontario, the provincial government has finalized Ontario’s Strategy to Address the Threat of Invasive Wild Pigs. This strategy, which was released Oct. 19, 2021, outlines actions to be Continue reading Wild Pigs in Ontario
https://oodmag.com/deer-ehd-outbreak-confirmed/ Samples taken from deer found dead in the Kingston area have tested positive for epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), officials confirmed. The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) confirmed an adult buck and doe fawn from Wolfe Island and an Continue reading Deer EHD outbreak confirmed
Firearms licence applicants are now subject to a lifetime background check (instead of five years) to ensure eligibility. “The lifetime background check (implemented on July 7) will include criteria that must be considered in deciding whether to grant a firearms Continue reading Lifetime background check implemented for firearm licence applicants
Canpar stops shipping firearms and ammo by Steve Galea | June 4, 2021 An unexpected announcement by Canpar Express that it would no longer ship firearms, ammunition or gun parts as of noon on May 27 caught its firearms industry customers Continue reading Canpar stops shipping firearms and ammo
SUNDAY GUN HUNTING WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH APPROVED. Earlier this week, council for the Township of Perth South voted 4-3 in favour of passing a resolution to approve Sunday gun hunting. The OFAH would like to take this Continue reading SUNDAY GUN HUNTING WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH APPROVED.
Moose poop needed for nutrition study by Jeff Helsdon | May 27, 2021 A Nipissing University researcher has put a call out for moose scat samples for a graduate student project that will compare the nutritional chemistry of moose forage in Continue reading Moose poop needed for nutrition study
Tick season in full swing by Editorial Staff | May 26, 2021 With the arrival of summer-like weather, the province is reminding everyone to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease. The potentially serious infection Continue reading Tick season in full swing
Province hiring 25 Conservation Officers by Editorial Staff | May 4, 2021 The province is recruiting 25 new Conservation Officers (COs). The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced the move on Monday, May 3, fulfilling an election promise made by Continue reading Province hiring 25 Conservation Officers
2021 Executive for OFAH President – Dan Elliott 1st Vice President – Rick Moore 2nd Vice President – Gerry Giesler Treasurer – Stephen Huntley Past President – Rob Hare Past President – Kerry Coleman Please join us in congratulating and wishing them Continue reading CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
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: “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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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