Pro angler Jeff Gustafson writes about his attitude adjustment when it came to these undervalued panfish, plus what bait to use, and where to find them.
Fishing
by Tim Allard | November 29, 2023
How to create a comfortable, cozy ice fishing base camp with handy items for the ultimate experience.
News
by Editorial Staff | November 27, 2023
A central Ontario hunter was fined $6,000 for possessing copied (counterfeit) deer tags and hunting deer without a licence.
News
by Editorial Staff | November 23, 2023
The December 2023 solunar calendar is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
Hunting
by Tom Armstrong | November 22, 2023
Extend your season with a memorable grouse hunt. Read all about what guns to use, what to look for, and more.
News
by Editorial Staff | November 21, 2023
Four multi-year projects aiming to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering Lake Simcoe are getting more than $1.3 million in provincial funding.
News
by Jeff Helsdon | November 15, 2023
A new waterfowl hunting area has been created on the site of one of the most esteemed hunting clubs on Lake St. Clair.
Ask an expert
by Editorial Staff | November 14, 2023
A reader asks OFAH expert why a lake trout caught by OOD Photo Friday winner Ayden Veitch is so darkly coloured.
News
by Editorial Staff | November 10, 2023
More than 700 fires burned 441,000 hectares of forest between April and October — nearly three times as many hectares as the 10-year average, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).
Fishing
by Tim Allard | November 8, 2023
When fishing a sinking presentation, fine-tuning the fall rate can help you catch more walleye. Here is why it works and when to do it.
News
by Editorial Staff | November 7, 2023
An Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) post seeks public input on legislation that would restore 15 parcels of land redesignated or removed from Ontario’s Greenbelt in 2022.
Hunting
by Jeff Helsdon | November 6, 2023
Depending on where you live, the term “grouse” can refer to different birds. Read all you need to know about the three types of grouse in Ontario.
Fishing
by Editorial Staff | November 3, 2023
OOD's Nov.-Dec. 2023 enhanced digital issue is now available. Read yours today for the latest hunting, fishing, and outdoors content.
News
by Jeff Helsdon | November 2, 2023
Canada will not be affected by the US pause in exporting civilian firearms and ammunition announced on Oct. 27.
Hunting
by Al Davy | November 1, 2023
Learn how to call like a top turkey with these realistic calls to get the most out of your hunt.
News
by Jeff Helsdon | October 31, 2023
Two Waste Sharks, aquatic drones that operate like an automated household vacuum, have been deployed in Toronto Harbour.
News
by Editorial Staff | October 30, 2023
The Ontario OUT of DOORS Trail Cam Photo Contest 2023 is now underway, offering participants a chance to win one of three Bushnell prizes.
News
by Jason Bain | October 25, 2023
Two Pickering wetland projects spearheaded by conservation organizations have received a historic $925,000 in provincial funding.
News
by Editorial Staff | October 24, 2023
The November 2023 solunar calendar is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
Big Game
by Bruce Ranta | October 23, 2023
Master hunt camp lingo to be well-versed in deer hunter vocabulary ― an enlightened, entertaining and informative way to communicate.
Hunting
by Steve Galea | October 20, 2023
Food, cover, shelter, and grit define quality hunting grounds for grouse. Recognize what good grouse cover looks like to consistently find them.
Cooking
by Andrew Rochon | October 18, 2023
Venison shanks are fall-off-the-bone delicious when slow cooked for hours. The flavours in this dish are perfect for cold fall evenings.
News
by Steve Galea | October 17, 2023
Ontario has yet another new provincial park, this time in the eastern part of the province. It is equipped with a Bog Walk Trail, bird watching, etc.
Big Game
by Tom Armstrong | October 16, 2023
Learn how to make your own deer stop and natural blind, as well as excellent tools and methods for scouting and monitoring.
News
by Jeff Helsdon | October 12, 2023
The amnesty order to protect owners of prohibited firearms from criminal liability has been extended to Oct. 30, 2025.
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