Learning about sea lamprey
Sea lamprey have wreaked havoc with Great Lakes fisheries. Here are some things you likely didn’t know about this oft-disliked creature.
Province surveying bear hunters
Some 3,000 black bear hunters will be contacted this winter as part of the MNR's first survey on the species in eight years.
Testing Deeper Sonar CHIRP+2
Revolutionize your ice fishing game with the Deeper Sonar CHIRP+2: a portable, compact sonar mapping device that connects to your smartphone.
Superior lake trout fully recovered
Superior lake trout populations have recovered after 70 years of rehabilitation, according to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
Scottish mince & tatties
There are endless variations on mince & tatties; play with different ground game meat and vegetable combinations.
Hunter reporting penalties increase
The financial penalty for failing to submit a mandatory hunter report two or more times for a species in Ontario is increasing.
Jan.-Feb. 2025 digital issue available
The Jan.-Feb. 2025 digital issue of Ontario OUT of DOORS magazine is now available. Become a member today for your digital access.
Working with vegetation
Finding lush aquatic vegetation when ice fishing can be like striking gold. Here's when to lean in to weedy areas and when to avoid them.
Surviving a cold dunk
Many anglers or hunters have had at least one close call in cold water, as our activities frequently take us there during the coldest times.