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.
Ask a CO: do crossbows need to be encased, uncocked, and unloaded in the field before and after legal shooting times?
This reader enlists the knowledge of Conservation Officers to question when crossbows need to be encased in the woods.
Ask a CO: If I don’t fill a doe tag during rifle season, can I still use it later during bow season?
"If I don’t fill a doe tag during rifle season, can I still use it later in the same WMU during the bow season?"