We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy in these unprecedented and challenging times. We also know that many of you have questions related to the impact this situation may have on your spring outdoors pursuits. With all of the…
MNRF Proposing Cormorant Hunting season
EBR proposal is as follows: Double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) populations declined significantly in the Great Lakes from the 1950s to the 1970s primarily due to environmental contaminants affecting reproduction. Their numbers began to increase rapidly from the 1970s to the…
MNRF announces changes to small game regulations
The MNRF changes to small game regulations will both positively and negatively affect Ontario hunters Government’s lack of understanding of hunting in northern Ontario shows through PETERBOROUGH – For 10 years the OFAH has been asking for a review…
OFAH/MNRF extend partnership for Community Hatchery Program
Renewed three-year agreement underway to support community fish hatcheries in Ontario PETERBOROUGH — The renewal of funding for the Community Hatchery Program (CHP) is great news for fishing in Ontario. Another three-year partnership is underway between the Ontario Federation…
Be on the lookout for Water Soldier
Trent-Severn Waterway has only known wild population in North America PETERBOROUGH — Users of the Trent-Severn Waterway should be on the lookout for the invasive aquatic plant, water soldier. Water soldier, an invasive plant from Eurasia, is causing harm to…
Go Fish! Ontario Family Fishing Events run July 4-12
Canadian residents invited to try fishing during license-free days Ontario Family Fishing Week gets underway Saturday and clubs and service organizations across the province are getting ready to host some family-friendly events. This popular initiative is designed to bring…
Hunters bear burden of moose management restrictions
Moose hunting in Ontario is undergoing a dramatic change. Despite a clear lack of public support, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has approved changes to the licensed moose hunting season in Northern Ontario. “We’re disappointed that no…
OFAH applauds introduction of Bill C-655 to amend the Criminal Code
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) congratulates Garry Breitkreuz, MP (YorktonMelville, Sask.), on the introduction of Bill C-655, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (interference with hunting, trapping, fishing or sport shooting). “Hunting, fishing and trapping are heritage activities…
Ontario’s sweeping Moose Project proposal leaves hunters reeling
After seeing unprecedented tag cuts in 2014, moose hunters face even more restrictions in 2015 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is poised once again to limit moose hunting opportunities in the province of Ontario in a manner…
OFAH applauds re-opening of Lake Herring Fishery on Lake Simcoe
Beginning this January, anglers can welcome the return of a Lake Herring (Cisco) season on Lake Simcoe for the first time in 13 years. Backed with quality data, strong partnerships and a positive trend in Lake Herring populations, the Ministry of Natural…