Ripple Outdoors Podcast

Ontario’s hunting and fishing experts discuss issues that affect hunters and anglers.
October 26, 2008

Ogoki fly-in Moose hunt a success

My long time hunting buddies and I decided this would be the year we opted for a fly-in moose hunt in the far north of Western Ontario.

A long 17 hour drive from Sudbury area followed by a 45 minute flight with pilot Don Elliot of Mattice Outfitters. This family operation of over 25 years hosted us for a self guided moose hunt on the Okogi Reservoir.

Outstanding accommodations and (Read on …)

October 1, 2008

Using milkweed seed pods as wind indicators

Every year in late September I gather about a dozen milkweed seed pods and let them dry out in a cool dark shelf in my garage.

During those archery trips when the wind seems dead calm but you know (Read on …)

September 28, 2008

Ontario Wild Turkey Fall Hunt Update

The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) is informing hunters who intend to purchase wild turkey tags for the new fall hunt, that the tags are not as widely available as the spring version.

With few exceptions, hunters wishing to purchase a wild turkey tag will need (Read on …)

September 19, 2008

Young Canadian waterfowl hunters need more mentors

Winnipeg, Manitoba—It’s been said that statistics can be made to prove anything—even the truth. 

In the case of Canadian waterfowl hunter numbers, statistics tell an alarming, fact-based story, the repercussions of which could be devastating to the future of waterfowl conservation and hunting in Canada. Delta Waterfowl and other groups are responding by creating waterfowl hunting opportunities for new hunters. 

 Since the 1970s, waterfowl hunter numbers have dropped precipitously across (Read on …)

September 16, 2008

Kudos to Grimsby’s Mayor and town council

Kudos go out to Grimsby’s Mayor Bob Bentley and his dedicated council and staff members for last night’s town hall meeting with the public.

A packed house of Grimsby residents and regional visitors listened intently as (Read on …)