Preventing black bears
A reminder to exercise caution and prevent attracting black bears, as the animals come out of hibernation between mid-March and late April.
Trapping with Gail Olivier
Gail Olivier tended a 100-mile-long trapline near Sudbury, as well as a remote line further north, and kept Lakeland Lodge on Lake Wanapetei.
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.
Ask a CO: Can I carry a firearm outside of hunting seasons?
A reader asks if it's legal to carry a firearm outside of legal hunting seasons (while camping, canoeing, etc).
Sizing up bears
Judging the size of bears can be tricky. Many hunters have been disappointed at the size of their harvest. Learn how to size them with these tips.
Cranky bears prompt reminder
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind Ontarians to be bear safe.
Trail Cam Photo Contest 2022 winners
OOD’s annual Trail Cam Photo Contest gave us hundreds of Ontario wildlife snapshots to enjoy. Here are the winners for 2022:
Trail cameras 101
Photography is an ever-evolving art form, and trail cameras are no exception. Here are a few tips and tricks to consider.
Be bear aware, NDMNRF and OPP reminds
The NDMNRF and Ontario Provincial Police remind everyone to be careful as black bears come out of hibernation.