Wetlands get support
The province is investing $6.7 million to aid approximately 150 wetland projects across the province, funding six conservation partners.
Fines issued for failing to report
Hunters who do not comply with mandatory hunter reporting requirements will face a $25 surcharge even if they did not hunt or harvest.
Why wild pigs should NOT be hunted in Ontario
Prohibiting the hunting of wild pigs may seem counterintuitive, but it's an important step in the effort to tackle this threat.
Multi-species angling offers variety
While some anglers spend a good portion of the year waiting to target a specific species during a certain season, many anglers are constantly on the go, never relenting in their pursuit of fish, regardless of the species or time of year.
Hunters who did not report can still purchase licence
Hunters who did not file a 2020 mandatory hunter report can still purchase a licence in 2021, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) has confirmed with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).
MNRF Fishing survey returns
Approximately 32,000 anglers and a sample of seniors across Ontario were asked to complete the Survey of Recreational Fishing in Ontario sent out on Jan. 12.
New measures reduce risk of CWD entering Ontario
Additional regulations meant to prevent Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) from entering Ontario were introduced on December 17.
Flight feathers tell a story
Researchers can now get a better sense of where waterfowl originated from by studying birds’ flight feathers.
DUC acquires St. Luke’s Marsh
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has acquired St. Luke’s Marsh, one of the few remaining coastal wetlands on Lake St. Clair.