Host Peter Wood explains how to age whitetail deer. Thanks to Kip Adams, Q.D.M.A.

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Voice by Chuck Lefleur
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Host Peter Wood chats with Wild Cam founder Brian Clark about the monster Whitetails on his live stream video.

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Ripple Outdoors

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Voice by Chuck Lefleur
Music by Jon Schmidt from the Podsafe Music Network

Podcast: Download (Duration: 23:27 — 16.1MB)

Government Recognition For Ontario’s Conservation Officers

Twenty-eight conservation officers from across southern Ontario are receiving Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medals in recognition of 20 years of exemplary service.

Awarded under the authority of the Governor General’s Office, this is the first year that Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers are eligible for the medal. Six of the 28 conservation officers also received an additional bar in recognition of 30 years of service. Conservation officers are law enforcement professionals trained to protect the province’s natural resources and have powers of inspection, arrest, search and seizure under various statutes.

An additional 47 conservation officers are being recognized at similar events across the province this fall.

QUICK FACTS

Canada’s Exemplary Service Medals recognize the men and women dedicated to preserving Canada’s public safety through long and outstanding service.

The Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal was created by the Governor General in June 2004, to recognize peace officers who have served in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.

Conservation officers enforce a range of statutes, including the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, the Migratory Birds Convention Act, Small Vessel Regulations, Liquor Licence Act and Fisheries Act.

TO LEARN MORE

Find out more about the Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal at www.gg.ca.

See a list of the Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medals Award recipients.

Learn more about the role of a conservation officer at ontario.ca/conservationofficer.

MNR Press Release – Ontario Seeks Public Input On Elk Management

The Ontario government is looking for feedback on a proposed plan that will help support a healthy and self-sustaining elk population.

After disappearing in the 1800s, elk were reintroduced to four areas of the province a decade ago. Over the last 10 years, the Ministry of Natural Resources and its partners have focused on re-establishing and monitoring the species in Ontario.

The draft Elk Management Plan marks an important milestone: a progression from restoring the herds to managing them sustainably. The draft plan includes goals and objectives for managing elk and their habitat, and addresses issues such as climate change, predators and societal interests.

The draft Elk Management Plan has been posted on the Environmental Registry and comments will be accepted until January 7, 2010. The final plan is expected to be released in spring 2010.

QUOTE

“The successful restoration of elk to Ontario is due in large part to the tremendous support and contributions of our partners. We are now seeking input into an Elk Management Plan that will guide the next phase of sustainable elk management in Ontario. “

– Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources

QUICK FACTS

Elk disappeared from Ontario in the late 19^th century due to unregulated over-hunting and pressure from human settlement.

A total of 443 elk from Alberta’s Elk Island National Park were released in Ontario as part of a multi-partner restoration program.

Wild elk now live in four areas of the province: near Lake of the Woods, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and Bancroft.

TO LEARN MORE

Read and comment on the draft Elk Management Plan on the Environmental Registry (ontario.ca/environmentalregistry), Registry Number 010-8381.

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