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.
Dog train-and-trial decision made
Dog train-and-trial areas are licensed, enclosed properties permitted to hold select animals for the purpose of teaching hunting dogs.
Comment sought on legislation to restore Greenbelt
An Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) post seeks public input on legislation that would restore 15 parcels of land redesignated or removed from Ontario’s Greenbelt in 2022.
Elk population efforts rescinded
Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) decisions have rescinded the elk population objectives for Ontario’s Nipissing-French River herd and the Lake Huron North Shore herd.
Dog train-and-trial areas proposed
A proposal to potentially allow new dog train-and-trial areas is open for comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) until May 18.
New catch-and-release rules considered
A proposed change to catch-and-release regulations allowing anglers more leeway to photograph and measure their catch was posted on the ERO.
FMZ 15 changes on hold
A proposed plan that would reduce ice fishing seasons in Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 15 will not be implemented until at least 2024.
Changes proposed to Lake of the Woods walleye regs
Proposed changes to walleye regulations in Lake of the Woods would reduce catch/possession limits and change daily catch and retain sizes.
FMZ 10 changes in the works
A proposal that may change fishing regulations in Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 10 is now available for public comment.