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Guns & Gear

.303 Lee-Enfield rifle a Canadian hunting tradition

by Ken Doherty | April 23, 2021

The Lee-Enfield’s success stems from its ability to evolve to meet military needs and mass-production refinements.

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More to golf when it comes to being green

by Editorial Staff | April 1, 2021

Many of us are not fully aware of the environmental and health benefits associated with golf courses. Maintaining courses’ green space is not only beneficial to those who love golfing, but also helps improve the quality of the environment.

Ask a CO

Ask a CO: Where in the hunting regs can I find information on crows, cowbirds, starlings, and grackles?

by Editorial Staff | April 22, 2021

Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers' questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.

Bowhunting

Lessons learned from bowhunting wild turkey

by Tim Watts | April 21, 2021

Most hunters choose to hunt turkeys with a shotgun, some choose to up the challenge by hunting these amazing birds with archery gear.

Fishing

Keep subsurface currents in mind for trolling success

by Lyle Gayder | April 21, 2021

When trolling large lakes, you need to account for underwater currents which change what happens at your lure.

News

New hunting reg changes for 2021

by Steve Galea | April 20, 2021

Ontario’s 2021 Hunting Regulation Summary, which covers from fall of 2021 to spring of 2022, was released in early April.

Hunting

The seasons of hunting

by Gord Ellis | April 19, 2021

Many people track the year by the vacations or holidays they take. As a hunter, I track each year by the passage of the seasons.

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Hunting

Ten turkey hunting myths busted

by Al Davy | April 16, 2021

Turkey hunting myths arise because we see wild turkeys do the same thing several times, and then assume they will always do it that way.

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Port Hope closes Ganaraska River lands

by Editorial Staff | April 15, 2021

Port Hope is once again temporarily closing access to land bordering the Ganaraska River in two phases as a result of the provincial shutdown and stay at home order.

Fishing

Overlooking mono is a mistake

by Tim Allard | April 14, 2021

Monofilament line has several beneficial characteristics, making it a great option to use in certain situations. Here are just a few.