Long Point Waterfowl is committed to waterfowl and wetland research, education and conservation in the Great Lakes region Over 500 people (including over 200 kids) attended our first annual Duck Day which was held at our Research & Education Centre on Sunday 25 September. Visitors to Duck Day received free food and drinks [...]
Looking to learn more about waterfowl? Long Point Waterfowl recently coordinated its sixth Wetlands & Waterbird Ecology Field Course. Long Point Waterfowl in partnership with the University of Western Ontario and funding from the Sam Johnson Education Scholarship have been offering the course since 2005 to students from universities throughout Ontario. The course introduces students [...]
Ever wonder if Cormorants affect fish populations? An angler from Oneida Lake , WI send theses photos of what happened to his legally stocked bass pond After a few years, you could catch a bass on almost EVERY cast. THEN the cormorants flew in. Some would gorge themselves so much that they could not take [...]
“The Canadian Youth Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp is not only a beautiful piece of art – it also helps support youth driven wildlife conservation projects across Canada.” – Robert Bateman Wildlife Habitat Canada is thrilled to congratulate 18 year old Bethany Harris from Millarville, Alberta for being selected as the winning artist for the second [...]
Elk herd viability threatened by mismanagement The indiscriminate feeding of local elk in the Bancroft area that has continued unchecked for years, and the province’s failure to introduce a comprehensive elk management plan, has placed the future of the local herd in jeopardy. Elk have been the focus of an extensive reintroduction program that has [...]
Area youth part of significant Lake Ontario environmental restoration effort. Thursday May 6th, an exciting environmental and educational initiative happened on the Bronte Creek, thanks to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.), Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Pioneer Petroleums and many other partners. Classroom hatchery-raised Atlantic salmon were released into Bronte Creek at [...]
Kip’s Korner is written by Kip Adams, a Certified Wildlife Biologist and Northern Director of Education and Outreach for the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) As a member of QDMA I get some great information written by Kip Adams. Although mostly USA statistics and information a lot of this can be used and applied by [...]
Walleye are biting up on Lake Dalrymple at dusk. Thought I would troll for a few walleye on Lake Dalrymple before deer season opens. After all a tasty meal of walleye fillets is almost as good as venison chops! Trolling with any deep diver with a narrow body at 2.5 mph was the ticket. The [...]
This year’s Pheasants Forever Invitational Shoot will be held on October 27th. Last years shoot was such a a good success they have expanded the format at 1883 Townline Road East in Canfield. There will be two shooter teams with guide and dog included in your fees. Four bird totals followed with a BBQ lunch [...]
Well its been a bit of a grunt to build my blind over my secret spot of Sweet Success food plot but it’s finally almost completed. Bugs, rain, wind were all factors in fabricating a blind near swamp and forest but I think it will be worth the effort. With 20 acres of corn on [...]
The Community Stream Steward Program (C.S.S.P.) has secured funding from federal and provincial government agencies as well as private sources, for numerous stream restoration projects within its catchment area. Hosted by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.), the C.S.S.P. educates and engages individuals and groups to act as stewards in restoring community streams, [...]
MNR News 16-MONTH UNDERCOVER OPERATION LEADS TO HIGH PENALTIES Three individuals from the Muskoka region were convicted after a 16-month undercover operation by Ministry of Natural Resources investigators. David Stock was convicted of possessing a firearm at night, hunting at night, hunting moose and bear during the closed season, having a loaded firearm in a [...]
The CPAA is very excited once again to have the Canadian Military’s involvement as co-anglers plus a new weigh-in location in downtown Kingston in the Kingston Habour at Confederation Park. This year’s pro/am event will be supporting two causes the Kingston Military Family Recreation Center and Big Jim. Below is all all the information you [...]
I stopped by Badenoch Archery to order some new carbon arrows for my Bow-Tech. With hunting season fast approaching I didn’t want to get caught short handed with all my practising this month. Gail and John Kerr owners of Badenoch Archery were having their annual summer open house sale with special guest Thomas Pigeon , [...]
July 28 & 29 Hooked on Fishing Day Camps Fifty Point Conservation Area Registration is now being accepted! First time anglers are invited to participate in a one day fishing workshop at the Fifty Point Conservation Area. Young anglers will have a great outdoor experience learning the basics of fishing and having fun catching fish. [...]