Firearm owner numbers rising
The rising number of Canadian firearm owners increased in 2023 to 2,352,504, continuing the trend. Ontario's PAL holders also increased.
Lifetime background check implemented for firearm licence applicants
Firearms licence applicants are now subject to a lifetime background check (instead of five years) to ensure eligibility.
Ask a CO: Are detachable magazines allowed when shotgun hunting?
Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers’ questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.
Make like a tree
Finding yourself a nice comfy spot at the base of a tree is one way to hunt turkeys; I’ve decided to perch myself in a tree this year.