An online petition opposing a Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) pilot project that has increased the cost of backcountry camping by as much as 400% in Massasauga Provincial Park and the Temagami cluster of parks is gaining support.
Wild Turkey
by Steve Galea | May 14, 2021I believe a wild turkey can make a fool out of even the best hunter — but, I also believe, most of the time, they can’t do that without our assistance.
News
by Jeff Helsdon | May 13, 2021West Nile virus (WNV) is widespread across Ontario and Quebec’s wild turkey range.
News
by Jeff Helsdon | May 12, 2021More Americans have turned to hunting and fishing during the pandemic, but the jury is still out on that trend in Ontario.
Muskie
by Gord Ellis | May 11, 2021The strange attraction and appeal of muskie fishing is difficult to explain to a normal person. A large part of that is catching huge fish.
Hunting
by Tom Goldsmith | May 11, 2021Ontario’s licensed falconers are welcoming recent changes to provincial regulations that simplify the process of trapping and hunting with a raptor that was captured from the wild.
Fly Fishing
by Rob Heal | May 10, 2021Trout fly selection can be a challenge, particularly during times when insects are less active, follow these strategies to stay on the fish.
Fishing
by Editorial Staff | May 7, 2021The second of four licence-free fishing opportunities returns this Mother’s Day weekend.
News
by Jeff Helsdon | May 6, 2021Lake Erie’s walleye population is riding high, causing some to wonder if water levels have something to do with the surge
Walleye
by Tim Allard | May 5, 2021Being able to accurately pitch a bait is a good skill to have as a walleye angler. Short, gentle casts are great for catching walleye.
News
by Steve Galea | May 4, 2021A Carleton University study released in January detailed how herd immunity was instrumental in stopping avian cholera from devastating the largest breeding population of northern common eiders in the Canadian Arctic, on Mitivik Island in Nunavut.
News
by Editorial Staff | May 4, 2021The province is recruiting 25 new Conservation Officers (COs).
News
by Editorial Staff | May 4, 2021Sudbury-based New Liskeard-based Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Conservation Officer Peter Koskela has been named 2020 Conservation Officer of the Year.
Wild Turkey
by Al Davy | April 30, 2021Al Davy has some turkey hunting tactics for that sneaky longbeard who suddenly appears at close range.
Cooking
by Andrew Rochon | April 29, 2021Wild turkey wings can be quite tough, so it’s necessary to braise them low and slow to help make them more tender.
Guns & Gear
by Jeff Helsdon | April 28, 2021A combination of heavier shot and fine-tuning can make a 20 gauge shotgun more optimal for hunting turkeys at 40 yards.
Guns & Gear
by Steve Galea | April 28, 2021The Municipality of Brighton is once again debating whether or not to amend a Sunday gun hunting ban that has been in effect since 2003.
Solunar Calendar
by Editorial Staff | April 27, 2021The solunar calendar for May 2021 is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
News
by Editorial Staff | April 26, 2021Pure Fishing has bought Plano Synergy Holdings.
Guns & Gear
by Ken Doherty | April 23, 2021The Lee-Enfield’s success stems from its ability to evolve to meet military needs and mass-production refinements.
Ask a CO
by Editorial Staff | April 22, 2021Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers' questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.
Bowhunting
by Tim Watts | April 21, 2021Most hunters choose to hunt turkeys with a shotgun, some choose to up the challenge by hunting these amazing birds with archery gear.
Fishing
by Lyle Gayder | April 21, 2021When trolling large lakes, you need to account for underwater currents which change what happens at your lure.
News
by Steve Galea | April 20, 2021Ontario’s 2021 Hunting Regulation Summary, which covers from fall of 2021 to spring of 2022, was released in early April.
Hunting
by Gord Ellis | April 19, 2021Many 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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