Bird flu outbreaks close to home
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, was confirmed in more than two dozen geese and ducks found dead in Cobourg Harbour.
Five stages of waterfowlers
Learning curves follow a similar pattern across most disciplines, and waterfowlers are no exception. Here are the stages of waterfowling.
Ask a CO: Hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat
A reader asks about the provincial and federal rules when it comes to hunting ducks and geese from a motorboat.
The skinny on silhouette decoys
The first time I saw silhouette decoys I was skeptical; I mean surely the birds can see that these 2D pieces of plastic aren’t real.
August 2024 digital issue available
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Experiencing late-season waterfowl
For many hunters, the season's end is a grand finale in which waterfowl can put on a display not seen at any other time.
Exploring the table qualities of waterfowl
Folk have tried waterfowl in several different ways. The multi-step transition from marsh to the table will have an influence on the quality.
Wings of change for waterfowl
Waterfowl hunting traditions and methods have changed, but so have the diversity and abundance of birds hunted in Ontario.
New goose regulations
Goose hunters in WMUs 65 and 94 should be aware of changes in bag limits during the upcoming 2020-2021 season.