April 2021 solunar calendar
The solunar calendar for April 2021 is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
May 2020 solunar calendar
The solunar calendar for May 2020 is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
April 2020 solunar calendar
The solunar calendar for April 2020 is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
In praise of hip waders
To some anglers, hip waders are the ugly stepsister of chest waders, but to me, they’re the workhorses of the family.
Spring bear hunt is back
Ontario will resume its annual spring bear hunt starting in the 2021 season. In the meantime, this spring the pilot project hunt will resume its final year.
Ice hut removal dates loom
With the end of ice fishing season drawing near, the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is reminding anglers to plan to remove their ice huts.
Channeling the cats of Ontario
As I sat in my chair, nestled amidst the shoreline vegetation of a local pond, my body was at rest, content. Nevertheless, I remained vigilant, frequently repositioning my line and tossing in small bits of bait. I was hoping to attract and hold the attention of hungry fish, which I strongly suspected were using the area.
All tracks lead to spring
All tracks lead to spring. There is still snow on the ground in this part of the province. And, as I peck at these keys, turkey season is less than a month away and closing fast.. Those two thoughts converged in my mind seconds after I noticed a set of turkey tracks in the snow just down the road from my place.
Ice out spring splake
Ontario is dotted with lakes stocked with splake. These hard fighting, great eating fish provide excellent angling opportunities, particularly early in the springtime. Combining the right location with the right presentation will get results.