TBT: Primer for black bear
It’s no wonder that black bear hunting is becoming more popular: It comes at a slow time of year for the hunter; it’s exciting and rewarding.
2025 hunting regs available
The 2025 hunting regs are now available in print and online, offering information about hunting rules and regulations, licences and fees.
PALs needed for powder
Changes for those who purchase black or smokeless powder came into effect on May 22. Buyers must provide one of the following:
Just how safe are St. Lawrence River fish to eat?
Consumption advisories varied greatly between Ontario, Quebec, New York, and the First Nations communities along the St. Lawrence River.
Fixing new bait rules
In case you haven't heard, the Ministry implemented a new Bait Management Strategy (BMS) at the start of 2022.
Ask A CO: Do hut operators have any legal claim to areas on the ice?
Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers’ questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.
Blue-green algae confirmed on Lake Superior
Blue-green algae is now in the Ontario waters of Lake Superior.
Top 10 stories of 2021
Time to look back on some of the best hunting, fishing, and outdoors news as we shelf another year. Here are 2021's 10 most popular stories.
Ask a CO: Explaining the tagging system
Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers’ questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.