Ask an expert: What is on this perch?
A reader asks OFAH expert if a perch has a parasite growing on it and what to do when you catch a fish with injury or damage.
Ask a CO: Is it legal to spear white sucker?
A reader asks if it is legal to spear white sucker in this instalment of Ask A CO, and if any other fish are included in that distinction.
CO of the year named
Clinton-based MNRF Conservation Officer Drew Pegrum has been named the 2023 Conservation Officer of the Year.
Ask a CO: Does a minnow trap need to be marked with the licence holder’s name?
This reader asks if a minnow trap needs to be marked with the owner's name, in this latest instalment of Ask A CO.
Ask an expert: how do I get better at using crankbaits?
Fishing and hunting guide, tournament angler, and outdoor writer Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson gives some tips for using crankbaits.
Ask a CO: When hunting turkey with my shotgun, can I also take my rifle for coyotes?
This reader asks if a rifle as well as a shotgun can be taken on a hunt for multiple species, specifically, coyote as well as turkey.
Profile national award finalist
Ontario OUT of DOORS (OOD) was a runner-up in two categories at the 2022 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA).
Ask a CO: Is the CF1 an acceptable substitute identification card for veterans to fish free in Ontario?
This reader asks if the CF1 is a suitable form of veteran identification, allowing them to fish free in Ontario.
Ask a CO: If a buck sheds its antlers in mid-to-late December, is it considered antlerless?
This reader asks for clarification as to how antlered deer versus antlerless deer are classified in December.