The Ontario government is safeguarding moose populations by ensuring hunters don’t hunt without a licence. Marc Labelle of no fixed address was found guilty by trial in absentia and was fined $8,000 for hunting big game without a licence, $1,000…
COVID-19 virus detected in five Ontario deer: officials
Five deer have tested positive for COVID-19, Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says. This marks the first time the virus has been detected in wildlife in the province. In a post on Facebook on Tuesday, the ministry said…
Toronto Men Fined For Over The Limit Walleye
The Ontario government is protecting fish populations by ensuring anglers don’t over fish. Remigijus Dubinskas of Mississauga pleaded guilty to catching an over-limit of walleye and was fined $700. In addition, his Ontario fishing licence was cancelled, and he is…
Ministry of Natural Resources working to trap group of wild boars with potential to ‘spread rapidly’ in Pickering
The Ontario government is working to “trap and remove” a sounder of wild boars roaming east of Toronto that have the ability to “spread rapidly” if not contained. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry told CTV News Toronto on…
Opinion: Ontario’s moose population is falling and I have pretty good idea why
Alan Bisset is a retired ministry biologist and the former wildlife inventory program leader, who says the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has mismanaged Ontario’s moose population for years and the declining numbers of animals prove it. ———– When…
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to air drop rabies vaccine packets in eastern Ontario
Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry will be flying over parts of eastern Ontario in the latter half of August to help vaccinate wildlife against rabies. The province controls rabies in wildlife by dropping baits that contain vaccine in…
Moose Poacher Fined $20,000 for Shooting a Cow and Calf During Closed Season
The Ontario government wants to remind hunters that it is important to adhere to big game tagging requirements specific to the sex and age of the animal to protect our valuable natural resources. Paul Markewycz of Mississauga pleaded guilty to…
Ontario Investing in Significant Wetland Restoration Projects
Partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada helping conserve provincial wetlands ST. THOMAS — The Ontario government is partnering with Ducks Unlimited Canada to enhance and restore approximately 60 local wetlands across the province over the next year, as part of a…
MNRF NEWS – Seeking Public’s Help – Wasted Walleye
On May 21st, 2021 conservation officers responded to reports of abandoned walleye dumped in the south branch of the Muskoka River near the Ontario Power Generation station. Officers found 64 rotting walleye carcases, some of which were left to waste…
$9,000 in Fines and Hunting Suspension for Illegal Moose Hunt and Attempted Coverup
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind hunters that all cases of misidentification of moose which lead to a moose being hunted without a licence should be reported to a conservation officer immediately. René Lemieux of…