Ask a CO: On using a fish finder
A reader asks about the legalities of casting with a fish finder. MNR Provincial Enforcement Specialists respond.
Classic summer lakers
Summer lakers inhabit the depths of these inland lakes — big, hard-hitting, bulldogging, good-eating lake trout.
Fish for free from June 28 to July 6
Ontario residents without a licence can once again fish for free during the return of Family Fishing Week from June 28 to July 6, 2025.
Expect to see more roads on Crown land
A MNR proposal to amend the CFSA would remove regulatory hurdles to create roads, utility corridors, and enable mining.
Father’s Day weekend brings licence-free fishing
Ontario residents have the opportunity to fish licence-free for Father's Day weekend on June 15 and 16, 2025.
Aerial moose surveys back on schedule
After a dismal moose survey season in 2023-2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) completed an impressive list of surveys this season.
Ask a CO: On farmers and wild turkeys
A reader asks if farmers can shoot wild turkeys that are damaging crops. MNR Provincial Enforcement Specialists respond.
West Grey rejects Sunday hunting
The Municipality of West Grey has voted against allowing Sunday gun hunting, bucking a growing trend in southern Ontario.
OFAH takes action on hydrilla
Since discovering hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) in the Leamington area last summer, a MNR group has been working on next steps.