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
REMINDER: October is a busy time of year for hunters, and in some WMUs gun and bow seasons for different species cross over. Check the regs before heading out in the field and grab your hunter orange garment and head Continue reading REMINDER
Fall shotgun seasons for wild turkey are here! WMUs that have a fall season for wild turkey may hunt with a shotgun between October 11-23 in 2022. Check the hunting regs (page 82) for details. This is the first fall Continue reading Fall shotgun seasons for wild turkey are here!
Monthly meetings to resume at designated location! Moving forward we will be returning to Rondeau Rod and Gun club for our monthly meetings. Please take part if you wish new ideas and volunteers are always welcome. Meetings take place the Continue reading Rondeau Bay Meetings
Connect with landowners about permission to hunt on private property. Download the OFAH landowner’s permission form http://bit.ly/29HfWDD and let them know about your OFAH membership and its benefits.
Wildlife Habitat Canada’s 2023-2024 Grant Programs are here! As of July 29, the Habitat Conservation Stamp Initiative and the Community Conservation Action Program are both accepting applications for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The application window for both programs will close Continue reading WHC Grant Programs 2023-2024
Long_Point_Waterfowl_Unit_Technician-Job_Posting The OFAH is currently seeking a passionate and hardworking individual to join the OFAH in partnership with Long Point Provincial Park and Long Point Waterfowlers’ Association as the Waterfowl Unit Technician for the LPWMU (Long Point Waterfowl Management Unit). Continue reading JOB POSTING – Waterfowl Unit Technician at Long Point Provincial Park
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#DYK – we have 140 participating TackleShare Loaner Sites across Ontario — that lend out fishing gear for FREE. If you are making plans this summer and don’t have fishing gear, check out our Loaner Site map to find a Continue reading TackleShare Loaner Sites
Going fishing this #FamilyFishingWeek? Check out information about open seasons, catch limits, and fishing regulations for each fishing zone at Ontario.ca/fishingregulations For information on free fishing opportunities in Ontario, visit: http://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/
We made the new guy film a Lucky Strike Bait Works Walleye Lure unboxing video on his first day of work! – Check it out and help us welcome him to the team www.youtu.be/5lZSQF169aE Congratulations again to Youngfamfishing for winning Continue reading Tackleshare Lucky Strike Bass Lure Box
July 7, 2022 is the deadline for the second chance moose tag allocation. Still have questions about how the new system works? This article breaks down how to navigate the second chance allocation: https://www.ofah.org/…/how-to-navigate-ontarios-second…/
Loaner Sites are now open for lending across Ontario. **Please Note** We have had some unforeseen delays this spring in sending new materials to sites, so be sure to call in advance to ensure availability. Check out our Loaner Site Continue reading Tackle Share Program
The OFAH works hard to ensure that Ontario’s hunters are informed and can have their voices heard on issues that may impact them. With that in mind, we wanted to make sure you’re aware that the Ministry of Northern Development, Continue reading Have your say on deer hunting in WMUs 91A-B and 92A-D
Proposal to simplify and align provincial white-tailed deer hunting seasons https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-4637 This consultation was open from: November 19, 2021 to January 4, 2022 Decision summary We have made a decision to amend the Open Seasons and Hunting regulations under the Fish Continue reading Decision notice for ERO 019-4637
Tavistock 2022 Spring gunshow will be held on Sunday May 1st. Location: Tavistock Distr. Memorial Hall 3 Adam St. Tavistock ON Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Admission: $5.00 (12yr and under free) For vendor info: bertnotebomer@hotmail.com or (519) 276-0579
DETAILS: Derby Hours: Saturday May 28 5:00 am to 8:00 pm. Sunday May 29 5:00 am to 3:00 pm Awards: Sunday May 29 start at 4:00 pm Longest fish awards Adult Youth Children Prizes Benefactor Award, to be determined Raffle Continue reading Pike Derby
https://oodmag.com/esnagami-contest-2022/ Winner is responsible for their own transport to Nakina, Ontario. You get yourself to Nakina, they’ll fly you into the lodge from there. Prize includes: • Round trip float plane transfers • Lodging & meals • Linens, bedding & Continue reading Esnagami Contest 2022
https://oodmag.com/revisit-pheasant-hunt-cancellation/ by Jeff Helsdon | January 31, 2022 Hunters want the Grand River Conservation Authority to revisit its decision to cancel the pheasant hunt program at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area. Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) provincial director-at-large Tony Jackson was part of Continue reading Revisit pheasant hunt cancellation, hunters ask