The global outbreak of novel coronavirus COVID-19 is having a tremendous impact on life around the world. Check back here regularly to learn about how the pandemic is impacting the outdoors community in Ontario.
Fishing
by Steve Galea | January 19, 2021Approximately 32,000 anglers and a sample of seniors across Ontario were asked to complete the Survey of Recreational Fishing in Ontario sent out on Jan. 12.
Guns & Gear
by Jeff Helsdon | January 19, 2021Several conditions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused an ammunition shortage all across Canada.
News
by Steve Galea | January 18, 2021$4.5 million available to non-profit organizations, indigenous communities, and other groups through the Species at Risk Stewardship Program.
Big Game
by Steve Galea | January 15, 2021Hunters and anglers frequently deal with tough conditions. For those with serious disabilities, tough conditions reach a whole other level.
Fishing
by Jeff Helsdon | January 14, 2021Transport Canada is considering new boating regulations, including requiring wind-powered vessels to be licensed.
Ask a CO
by Editorial Staff | January 14, 2021Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers’ questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.
Cooking
by Andrew Rochon | January 12, 2021When waterfowl and deer season come to an end, I love to pursue wild rabbits in the snow. They are challenging to hunt and make a tasty stew.
Ice Fishing
by Steve Galea | January 11, 2021A 23-year-old ice angler from Belleville is dead after breaking through the ice on the Bay of Quinte on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Big Game
by Bruce Ranta | January 11, 2021Year-round, I have deer in my yard, but my yard isn’t a deer yard. A “deer yard” is an area where deer concentrate during the winter months.
Fishing
by Steve Galea | January 8, 2021Bass tournament held on July 13-14 in Gananoque resulted in heavy fines and a recreational fishing licence suspension for the organizer.
Guns & Gear
by Steve Galea | January 5, 2021IBM Canada Limited was one of 15 companies invited to submit proposals for the $1.2 million contract, which was awarded on Dec. 29.
Carp
by Jeff Helsdon | January 4, 2021Efforts to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes took another small step forward in the last days of 2020.
Blogs
by Jason Bain | January 4, 2021Taking part in his first deer hunt as a licenced hunter provided a nostalgic moment for Jason Bain of Ontario OUT of DOORS.
Big Game
by Steve Galea | December 29, 2020Steve Galea explores the mental and strategic aspects of trail watching as part of a rewarding hunting strategy.
Fishing
by Tim Allard | December 24, 2020Try these lure hacks this winter and your catch rates will rise as the temperature drops and walleye get fussy.
News
by Editorial Staff | December 23, 2020The province wants your input before it decides whether or not to update the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.
Fishing
by Editorial Staff | December 23, 2020Check out Ontario OUT of DOORS' 10 most popular online news stories from the year 2020, as selected by you.
Cooking
by Gord Ellis | December 22, 2020Columnist Gord Ellis shares his tradition of celebrating hunting and family with a meal dubbed "BeastFeast."
Fishing
by Editorial Staff | December 21, 2020The solunar calendar for January 2021 is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
News
by Jeff Helsdon | December 21, 2020The federal Liberal government is moving ahead to ban modern sporting rifles while allowing municipalities to restrict handgun possession.
Hunting
by Steve Galea | December 18, 2020Additional regulations meant to prevent Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) from entering Ontario were introduced on December 17.
Bass
by Editorial Staff | December 14, 2020The most significant regulation change Ontario anglers can expect in 2021 will affect Lake Ontario bass fishing.
Fishing
by Jason Bain | December 11, 2020The discovery of a non-native, armoured catfish in an Ontario creek reminds us why pets shouldn’t be released into the wild.
Guns & Gear
by Jeff Helsdon | December 10, 2020Michelle Rempel Garner’s e-petition opposing the banning of many centrefire semi-automatic rifles is now most signed e-petition.
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