August 2025 digital issue available
The August 2025 digital issue of Ontario OUT of DOORS magazine is now available. Become a member today for your digital access.
10 rules for hunting with dogs
An invitation to hunt over other hunting dogs is a privilege, but a little etiquette is required. Here’s a rundown of the dos and don’ts.
Finding downed birds
Watching birds fall will tell you how badly they were hit, determining how you go about your retrieve. Be quiet and have your gun handy.
Training dogs with place boards
There’s immense satisfaction in handling a dog with commands and signals on a blind retrieve. An invaluable item used for training a new gun dog is a place board.
Jan.-Feb. 2023 digital issue available
OOD's Jan.-Feb. 2023 enhanced digital edition is now available. Read yours today for the latest hunting, fishing, and outdoors content.
Ask a CO: Can you train a dog by flushing game during a closed season?
Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers’ questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.
Considering kennel or couch for your gun dog
There was a time in our collective recent history when the term “house dog” was common.
How to use collars to train your canine
Properly used, collars support good training. Collars are often overlooked as training equipment, which is a mistake...
Garmin enters Canadian gun dog market
Garmin International Inc. has finally introduced a legal GPS tracking device option for Canadian hound and pointing dog enthusiasts...