Deer food plots for fall plantings need to be planted soon depending on your intended crop. While it is a tad late for a spring plot all that rainy weather delayed planting this Do It Yourself Deer Food Plot. It will work fine for the fall and beyond. We planted a few rows of Sweet [...]
A Lindsay man has been fined a total of $5,000 for illegal hunting-related offences. Martin Ham pleaded guilty and was fined $1,000 each for unlawfully using an illegal firearm during the deer season and providing false information to a conservation officer. He was also fined a further $3,000 for allowing flesh suitable for food to [...]
Ontario is seeking input on proposed rules for off-shore wind turbine. Plan to include keeping them at least five kilometres from the shoreline. A shoreline exclusion zone would be comparable with proposals by many U.S. states that border the Great Lakes. In addition the Ministry of Natural Resources is undertaking a review of Ontario’s current [...]
O.F.A.H. Mario Cortellucci Heritage Centre Program Facilitator Jenn Bush was a great help. I was there to do some interviews about this newest addition to the O.F.A.H. Heritage Centre. Heritage Education Representative Jenn Bush answered all my questions. I had previously toured the centre prior to the grand opening last month. An update to activities [...]
Black bears don’t like surprises and are nothing like friendly cartoon bears. Bears are smart, curious, powerful and potentially dangerous to humans. If you are a hiker, cyclist, jogger, berry picker, or you plan to spend some time in “bear country,” you need to know how bears behave so that you can avoid an encounter. [...]
The new O.F.A.H. Mario Cortellucci Hunting and Fishing Heritage Centre Education Representative Jenn Bush explains why this is such a great place to bring the family to learn about Ontario’s outdoors. Episode Resources Ripple Outdoors Episode Credits Voice by Chuck Lefleur Music by Jon Schmidt from the Podsafe Music Network Podcast: Play in new window [...]
National Fishing Week promoting fishing for the whole family. Just a few of the festivities happening. July, 2010 Week-long Environmental Day Camps Guelph Lake Nature Centre (Guelph), Laurel Creek Nature Centre (Waterloo) , Apps’ Mill Nature Centre (Brantford) Environmental day camps are designed to introduce children to the wonders of nature while they enjoy fun, [...]
Lures and Tours founders Rosa Sharpe and Charlie Ross talk about the 5th year of publication and how Ontario’s outdoor opportunities are enhanced in this latest edition. Episode Resources Ripple Outdoors Episode Credits Voice by Chuck Lefleur Music by Jon Schmidt from the Podsafe Music Network Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The GRCA has just released an updated version of its popular Fishing Grand River Country book. This book was researched and written by noted angler Stephen May on behalf of the GRCA, and published by James Lorimer Publishing. It contains 160 full-colour pages with detailed information on fishing in all parts of the main Grand [...]
The Deer Hot Line is an easy way to purchase your 2010 deer license. A quick phone call to 1-800-288-1155 is all that is required to obtain your 2010 deer license. All that is required is your valid Outdoor Card and a credit card. You can of course purchase your outdoor card over the phone [...]
New summer camp gets kids outdoors. This summer, Peterborough and area families have a new day camp option that is packed with more than enough activities and outdoor adventures to keep even the busiest kids happy. Three sessions of day camps are being offered by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as part of [...]
Two Ontario Hunters Convicted of Hunting Trumpeter Swans. People like this need to have a lot stiffer fine and be prohibited from hunting a lot longer than one year. ORANGEVILLE, Ont – June 10, 2010 – Two Toronto-area hunters pleaded guilty on June 2, 2010, to one offence each under the Migratory Birds Convention Act [...]
A Field Day with hands on demonstrations in spraying, disking and planting seeds for your DIY food plot. Episode Resources Ripple Outdoors Episode Credits Voice by Chuck Lefleur Music by Jon Schmidt from the Podsafe Music Network Podcast: Play in new window | Download
DIY Whitetail food plot experts and rookies had a great day during the QDMA Field Day Seminar. Participants came early for the field day seminar for food plot basics and quality deer management tips. Thirty people were in information overload as speakers (QDMA) talked Whitetail Deer during the 6 hour seminar. Lots of local hunters [...]
Fishing in a Sanctuary costs Toronto Angler $1700 A Toronto resident has been fined a total of $1,700 after he was convicted of several fishing offences. Vincent John White pleaded guilty to all charges and was fined $1,000 for fishing in a sanctuary, $200 for fishing without a licence and $500 for making a false [...]