This reader asks if the CF1 is a suitable form of veteran identification, allowing them to fish free in Ontario.

Solunar Calendar
by Editorial Staff | January 26, 2023
The February 2023 solunar calendar is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.

Fishing
by Steve Galea | January 25, 2023
Hunters and anglers know that being outdoors reduces stress and anxiety. Some groups offer programs to aid in this endeavour.

News
by Jeff Helsdon | January 24, 2023
Researchers are using Saildrone's wind and solar-powered technology to assist with assessing Great Lakes fisheries.

News
by Barney Moorhouse | January 23, 2023
About 12,000 deer and wildlife vehicle collisions occur annually in Ontario, resulting in approximately 400 human injuries.

News
by Steve Galea | January 20, 2023
Conservation groups are concerned over Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, which became law on Nov. 28, 2022.

Fishing
by Blair Dawson | January 19, 2023
Ontario holds some of the world's largest muskie. Will Ontario produce an even larger fish than the 67.5-pound world record from Wisconsin?

News
by Editorial Staff | January 18, 2023
Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licences (PALs) will sport a new look with enhanced security features starting this month.

News
by Jeff Helsdon | January 18, 2023
University of Wisconsin (UW) researchers recently examined the impact of microplastics in fish, specifically, yellow perch.

Fishing
by Gord Ellis | January 10, 2023
The snowshoe is one of the simplest and most effective tools you can have, and is a go-to for winter-loving anglers and hunters.

Hunting
by Steve Galea | January 9, 2023
In some cover hiding is easy, but I learned long ago that the end of the cover is where many make-or-break moments happen.

News
by Editorial Staff | January 6, 2023
All hunters who purchased or were issued a tag must complete a hunter report by Jan. 14, 2023, the MNRF reminds.

Big Game
by Al Davy | January 6, 2023
Whitetails can out-hear, out-smell, and outrun you. Use these tips to bring in bucks during all phases of the rut.

Cooking
by Andrew Rochon | January 4, 2023
Broth or stocks made from animal bones are the life-blood of the culinary world. Don't toss the bones; make these easy broths instead.

Ask a CO
by Editorial Staff | January 3, 2023
This reader asks for clarification as to how antlered deer versus antlerless deer are classified in December.

Solunar Calendar
by Editorial Staff | January 1, 2023
The January 2023 solunar calendar is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.

News
by Editorial Staff | December 31, 2022
OOD presents the 10 most-popular hunting, fishing, and outdoor stories on oodmag.com from 2022.

News
by Editorial Staff | December 23, 2022
OOD's Jan.-Feb. 2023 enhanced digital edition is now available. Read yours today for the latest hunting, fishing, and outdoors content.

DIY
by Linda Gabris | December 21, 2022
We had a cozy little wood fire to warm our hands, boil a pot of tea, and heat up a pot of beans at lunch time with this DIY stove.

Ask a CO
by Editorial Staff | December 15, 2022
This reader enlists the knowledge of Conservation Officers to question when crossbows need to be encased in the woods.

News
by Editorial Staff | December 14, 2022
The new 2023 Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary is now available as a downloadable PDF online and regs come into effect Jan. 1, 2023.

Fishing
by Jeff Gustafson | December 13, 2022
As someone who grew up in the modern age of ice fishing, I could not imagine hitting the ice without a flasher or some form of sonar.

Travel
by Bob McGary | December 12, 2022
The Bay of Quinte is located less than two hours east of Toronto on Lake Ontario.

News
by Editorial Staff | December 7, 2022
Proposed changes to walleye regulations in Lake of the Woods would reduce catch/possession limits and change daily catch and retain sizes.

News
by Meghan Sutherland | December 6, 2022
OOD’s annual Trail Cam Photo Contest gave us hundreds of Ontario wildlife snapshots to enjoy. Here are the winners for 2022: