June 2025 solunar calendar
The June 2025 solunar calendar is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
Tips for fishing with live minnows
A lively minnow dancing on a hook remains one of the best fishing presentations for catching walleye, perch, and many other species.
Fly fishing the Ottawa River for bass
Jeff Jackson of Algonquin Fly Fishing offered OOD Editor Ray Blades and myself a chance to fish out of his drift boat on the Ottawa River.
DIY: Boat launching alone
The next time your fishing buddies are unable to join you, use these tips for a stress-free solo boat launch.
On digital change
As anglers and hunters, we are very accustomed to change. Things change, and the media industry in general is no exception.
Ensuring proper shot placement for turkey
Taking a headshot on a turkey instead of a body shot became the secret to my success. Now, I can easily pick out and focus on my target.
Bird flu outbreaks close to home
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, was confirmed in more than two dozen geese and ducks found dead in Cobourg Harbour.
Province invests in fish hatcheries
An expansion of MNR fish hatcheries will add largemouth bass to the program for the first time as part of a $75 million investment.
Ask an Expert: nutria detection
A reader asks, what action should anglers and hunters take if they cross paths with a nutria, considering they're an invasive species?