Big game, small game, upland, or waterfowl, Ontario OUT of DOORS brings you the latest tips and tricks.
Duck call cleaning
Neglected duck calls cause nothing but aggravation - find the best ways to maintain duck calls, when to clean them, and how.
Gunning for long bills
If you like wing shooting, it’s worth the effort to find some woodcock. Hunt for them this fall with these tips on location, retrieving, and more.
The gathering: When woodcock arrive
Steve Galea's award-winning feature about woodcock that tells a tale of when hunters, dogs, and birds converge.
Pheasant hunt returning to Conestogo
A 45-year-old pheasant hunt that was cancelled in 2021 will return to Conestogo Lake Conservation Area (CLCA) this fall.
Silence your box
A box call can produce a lot of turkey calls, and unwanted ones in your pocket ― a squeaking or screeching that can be a deal breaker.
Hunting the end of cover
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.
Ask a CO: Can you train a dog by flushing game during a closed season?
Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers’ questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.
Ask a CO: Can I carry a .22 rifle for hunting squirrels while bowhunting for deer?
Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers’ questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.
West Nile virus widespread in turkey range
West Nile virus (WNV) is widespread across Ontario and Quebec’s wild turkey range.