Ask a CO: Why is there no hunting season for red squirrels?
Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers’ questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.
Why wild pigs should NOT be hunted in Ontario
Prohibiting the hunting of wild pigs may seem counterintuitive, but it's an important step in the effort to tackle this threat.
September 2021 solunar calendar
The solunar calendar for September 2021 is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
Outdoor recreation powerful economic driver
Canadians aren’t the only North Americans spending a lot on outdoor recreation, according to new statistics released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
$18.9 billion spent on fishing, hunting, trapping, sport shooting
Canadians spent an estimated $18.9 billion on fishing, hunting, trapping, and sport shooting in 2018, according to a new study commissioned by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association (CSAAA), with support from 30 other groups.
Algonquin wolf recovery strategy calls for expanded ban
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is requesting input from the public on a draft recovery strategy for the Algonquin wolf... the strategy is recommending the hunting and trapping ban be expanded to a significantly larger area across central and southern Ontario.
From trap to auction
It's mid March and that means trappers in Ontario are now putting the final touches on their furs as they prepare them for sale.
Bill C-246 threatens hunting, trapping, and fishing
A bill is now on the table that would make a number of animal use activities liable to federal prosecution.
Private members’ bill aimed at those who interfere with lawful hunting, fishing
Ensuring protection is applied equally in all jurisdictions