http://www.rippleoutdoors.com Ontario's hunting and fishing experts discuss issues that affect hunters and anglers. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:03:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en > [caption id="attachment_507" align="alignright" width="430" caption="MNR Volunteers"][/caption] The Guelph MNR recognized all the hard work and effort the local volunteers contributed to project in the area. One volunteer group with new tee shirts Staff prepared a BBQ feast for all the volunteer contributors and groups to meet last Wednesday evening and enjoy some fine ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/uncategorized/guelph-mnr-acknowledges-wonderful-volunteers-with-a-bbq/ Deadline Approaching For Antlerless Deer Tag Draw Hunters Are Reminded Of Earlier Deadline This Year The deadline for hunters to apply for the antlerless deer validation tag draw is fast approaching. This year, the deadline has been moved forward a month, to June 30. Seasons are starting earlier in many areas, so the ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/uncategorized/deadline-approaching-for-antlerless-deer-tag-draw/ Dave Johnson's BassTalk conclusion at Rainbow Sports in Waterloo. BassTalk conclusion Dave Johnson#155 Episode Resources Ripple Outdoors Episode Credits Voice by Chuck Lefleur Music by Jon Schmidt from the Podsafe Music Network http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/podcast/basstalk-conclusion-dave-johnson155/ Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association announced it's award winners for National Fishing Week during the Outdoor Writers of Canada convention held in Peterbourgh June 6th. The CSIA developed the National Fishing Week Writers Award for the best newspaper or magazine article/column that, promotes the benefits of sportfishing in Canada and/or National Fishing ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/uncategorized/outdoor-writers-of-canada-announces-writing-awards-for-national-fishing-week/ Dave Johnson's BassTalk Seminar at Rainbow Sports. Episode Resources Ripple Outdoors Episode Credits Voice by Chuck Lefleur Music by Jon Schmidt from the Podsafe Music Network http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/podcast/basstalk-with-dave-johnson154/ On May 15, 2009, Candice Hoeppner, Conservative M.P. for Portage-Lisgar, Manitoba, introduced Bill C-391, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (repeal of the long-gun registry). This is the third gun bill currently in Parliament, but the only one that has a real chance at ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/uncategorized/call-today-and-support-abolishing-the-long-gun-registry/ Hate bug bites? Peter asks James and Rawne about their awesome Insect Defend Patch! Episode Resources Ripple Outdoors Episode Credits Voice by Chuck Lefleur Music by Jon Schmidt from the Podsafe Music Network http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/podcast/avoiding-the-bite-with-insect-defend-patch153/ If your outdoor as much as me you know the value of avoiding those pesky biting bugs! You know the sound, BBBBBBbZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz There's NO Need to GO Insane as you sprint to your vehicle or home. If your hands are swatting and your arms are flailing your loosing valuable time fishing, hunting or ATVing! Worse,,,, ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/uncategorized/going-outdoors-check-out-the-insect-defend-patch/ Steve Elmy founder of Backyard Wildlife Products stopped by the Ontario Federation of Angler & Hunters headquarters to present a $1820 cheque to   David Pind, O.F.A.H manager of the Hunter Education Program.     Steve raised money at the Toronto Sportsmen Show with an action shoot video console in his custom Backyard Wildlife ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/hunting/backyard-wildlife-products-donates-cheque-to-ofah-hunters-education-program/ O.F.A.H. stands behind new bill to scrap long gun registry. Manitoba M.P. introduces clear, simple, supportable legislation The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.), applauds the introduction of Bill C-391, a new private members’ bill tabled in the House of Commons earlier today by Candice Hoeppner, Conservative Member of Parliament for ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/politics/ofah-stands-behind-new-bill-to-scrap-long-gun-registry/ 2009 Lake Erie Angler Outreach Meeting Port Colborne  Wednesday, May 20  7pm – 9pm Parish Hall in St. Patrick’s Church, 123 King StStatus of the Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch stocks for 2009 Sport Fishery Diary Program  Enforcement update Fisheries Science 101 – What does MNR do to understand what is happening with the lake’s fish ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/uncategorized/2009-lake-erie-angler-outreach-meeting/ Well it's that time of year, the 2009 Ice News Spring derby will be held on Sunday June 14 2009. Once again it will be held at Binbrook Conservation Authority Park. The derby will run from 8am- 1pm.  Ticket cost are adults $15.00 kids $10.00 ,  BBQ , draw prizes ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/fishing/3rd-annnual-spring-fishing-derby-at-binbrook/ I caught the interview between Host Thomas Pigeon and guest MPP Frank Klees during this week's episode of Canada in the Rough TV show. With the upcoming Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Leadership nomination in early June I wanted to offer my support for MPP Frank Klees. During the Canada in the Rough ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/politics/if-you-enjoy-the-outdoors-vote-mpp-frank-klees/  Well it took a couple of mornings but my first gobbler tag is filled. A two year old Tom, 22 pounds, 8 inch beard and one inch spurs. Not my largest and not my smallest Tom over 21 years of hunting gobblers in Ontario.    Alfie filled his first tag the day ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/uncategorized/first-gobbler-tags-filled/ If the bugs are driving you crazy while your trying to bag that gobbler check out this promotional offer from Thermocell/Winchester. I have been using a Thermocell since 2003 to fend off squeeters and it still works great.  I use it turkey hunting or out in my fishing boat & kayak. I toss ... http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/uncategorized/winchesterthermacell-spring-turkey-promotion/