Hunter help sought for monitoring CWD
The province is asking hunters to submit deer samples as part of continuing chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance efforts.
Manitoba expands CWD efforts
Manitoba is stepping up its testing efforts to detect and combat chronic wasting disease (CWD) within its borders.
Caribou agreement struck
The provincial and the federal governments reached an agreement in late April to support the conservation of boreal caribou in Ontario.
Understanding game population cycles
Moose on my stomping grounds close to my Kenora home have been on a steep decline for many years and on a similar downhill slide in much of northwestern Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota, as well as further afield, in places like Vermont and New Hampshire.
What constitutes a species?
What species is that? It’s a phrase we often hear. Unfortunately, and all too often, the answer provided is wrong, or only partially correct.
Responsible stewardship of the Canadian environment
The responsible stewardship of our country's natural environment is a truly Canadian priority as we treasure our outdoor experiences.
MNRF partners with Michipicoten First Nation in second caribou relocation
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has teamed up with the Michipicoten First Nation to try and save more caribou on Lake Superior. On Feb. 15 and 16 a crew made up of...
MNRF takes action on controversial caribou relocation
The MNRF put its plan to relocate the depleting herd of caribou on Michipicoten Island into action over the weekend. A total of seven caribou were moved from Michipicoten Island...
Caribou to be relocated by helicopter
Caribou are already a species at risk in the province and the numbers on Michipicoten island have declined to a worrisome level due to predation from wolves...