Chasing 50 inches of muskie
The hype and brouhaha surrounding 50 inches in the muskie world is nothing short of obsessive — at times to a fault.
Jigging spoons for summer bass
Spoons in silver, gold, and copper finishes are must-haves. Don’t forget hot patterns as smallmouth can be triggered by bright baits.
Enjoying Lake Herridge Lodge & Resort
My son Tristen and I decided to kick off summer with a father-son trip to Lake Herridge Lodge & Resort, just south of Temagami.
Ask A CO: On skunk dispatch poles
A reader asks if a "dispatch pole" is legal to use on a skunk in Ontario. MNR Provincial Enforcement Specialist David Critchlow responds.
May 2025 solunar calendar
The May 2025 solunar calendar is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
Province replacing Endangered Species Act
Ontario will phase out the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 2007 and replace it with new legislation called the Species Conservation Act.
Under the Lock Fishing Derby returns
The 35th annual Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) Under the Lock Fishing Derby returns to Peterborough this weekend.
Maple pecan steelhead
This maple pecan steelhead dish goes great served with a fresh garden salad and a glass of sauvignon blanc.
Ask A CO: On black bear hides
A reader asks about the legalities of buying and selling black bear hides. David Critchlow, MNR, responds with the necessary criteria.