Increased investment to help preserve plants, insects, fish and wildlife throughout the province TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $4.5 million to help protect and recover plants and animals that are in danger of disappearing in the…
$3,000 in Fines and Firearm Forfeiture for Illegal Night Hunting
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind hunters that hunting at night is both dangerous and illegal. An investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has resulted in two people being fined a total…
Three southern Ontario men being fined a total of $10,000 for hunting violations.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry wants to remind hunters that shooting across a road is both dangerous and illegal. An investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has resulted in three southern Ontario men being fined…
Bass Tournament Organizer Fined $9,000 For Not Following Licence Conditions
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) wants to remind fishing tournament organizers that they must follow all the conditions of licences and authorizations issued to them. On July 15, 2019, conservation officers responded to several tips about a…
Ontario Reducing Risk of Fire in the Province
Supporting emergency responders by restricting all outdoor fires in Ontario’s fire region during COVID-19 outbreak April 2, 2020 2:00 P.M. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking action to protect people and communities from…
Province Consults on Annual Spring Bear Hunt
The Ontario government is taking steps to ensure a healthy and sustainable black bear population while supporting small businesses and jobs in northern and central Ontario. Today, John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, announced the start of government’s…
Pointing a Firearm and Interfering with a Hunt gets Kapuskasing Woman a 10-year Hunting Suspension
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry wants to remind everyone to handle firearms safely, and that Crown land is for the use and enjoyment of all Ontarians. On October 8, 2018, during the open hunting season for moose, two…
Celebrating Ontario’s Conservation Officer of the Year
Conservation officer Marco Grigio has been named the Ontario Conservation Officer of the Year for 2019. Officer Grigio, a resident of Thunder Bay, has served the people of Ontario for more than 25 years. “I congratulate Officer Grigio on receiving…
Ontario Proposes a New and Improved Moose Management Program
Proposed changes will help address hunters’ concerns The Ontario government is taking action to address concerns from hunters on how the province manages its moose population to ensure sustainability and hunting opportunities for future generations. Today, John Yakabuski, Minister of…
Ontario Announces New Big Game Management Advisory Committee
The “BG MAC” of committees leading the Moose Management Review The Ontario government is working for the people by listening to concerns from hunters on how the province manages its moose population to ensure sustainability and hunting opportunities for future…