by MNR Watch | Apr 17, 2015 | OFAH
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...
by MNR Watch | Mar 4, 2015 | OFAH
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...
by admin | Feb 9, 2015 | OFAH
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 the Ontario Federation...
by MNR Watch | Jan 5, 2015 | OFAH
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 Resources and...
by MNR Watch | Nov 13, 2014 | OFAH
November 13, 2014 With voracious appetites and rapid reproduction rates, Asian carps currently pose one of the greatest threats to the biodiversity of the Great Lakes. An Asian carps invasion would jeopardize the Great Lakes’ $5-billion fishery and decimate...
by MNR Watch | Nov 11, 2014 | OFAH
November 10, 2014 OFAH Bring Back The Salmon Program reaches significant milestones Restoring a lost species is a long and challenging process. Atlantic Salmon were among the first fish species in the Great Lakes to be eliminated by human activities, becoming extinct...