Ontario OUT of DOORS is your first source for the latest hunting and fishing news and regulation changes.

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Spring 2024 digital issue available

by Editorial Staff | March 22, 2024

OOD's Spring 2024 enhanced digital issue is now available. Read yours today for the latest hunting, fishing, and outdoors content.

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Increase to black duck limits proposed

by Steve Galea | March 20, 2024

An increase in the limit of black ducks has been proposed. The limit will increase from four to six black ducks per day in some districts.

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Using the whole fish

by Jeff Helsdon | March 18, 2024

A growing number of companies are starting to use the whole harvested fish for different uses, instead of just the filet.

Importing hunting trophies prohibited

by Steve Galea | March 12, 2024

Hunters pursuing elephants and rhinoceros are not allowed to import hunting trophies such as ivory or horns into Canada.

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New sea lamprey control method found

by Jeff Helsdon | March 6, 2024

There is a new approach to control sea lamprey that could help reduce the impact of the invasive species.

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Bears coming out of hibernation early

by Mariam Kasem | March 4, 2024

The province and OPP are reminding people to practice caution as black bears are coming out of hibernation early.

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Cranes can be hunted sustainably

by Steve Galea | February 27, 2024

Federal government releases information on why Ontario could be getting a long-awaited sandhill crane season.

COs issue ice hut date reminder

by Editorial Staff | February 26, 2024

The Ontario Conservation Officers Association is once again reminding anglers to plan the removal of their ice huts as the ice fishing season winds down.

March 2024 solunar calendar

by Editorial Staff | February 22, 2024

The March 2024 solunar calendar is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.