Ontario Out Of Doors

The Summer Bassin’ 2026 digital issue of Ontario Out of Doors magazine is now available. You'll read about catching Kawartha bass with A&HTV's Mike Miller, handling fish responsibly, big-game monikers, and more! ofah.org/oodonline/news… @ofah

The next-best part of a day chasing lake trout on Algonquin? What happens after. 🎣🔥 Fresh catch, hot pan, good company. 📍Algonquin Park, Ontario #AlgonquinPark #LakeTrout #FishFry #OntarioFishing #OODoutdoors

ICAST returned to Florida for its 68th year of showcasing what's new and innovative in saltwater and freshwater fishing. Here are the winners of the "Best of" showcase. ofah.org/oodonline/news… @ICASTshow #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #ICAST #BestOf #Saltwater #Freshwater #TradeShow

Readers ask Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson bass-related questions ranging from the use of chatterbaits to identifying fish. Read more below. ofah.org/oodonline/fish… @gussyoutdoors #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #Ontario #Bass #AskAnExpert #FishID #Chatterbaits

Georgian Bay has a way of slowing you down — especially when a snapping turtle decides to steal the show. 🐢 Wildlife encounters like this are exactly why we keep coming back to this water. 📍Georgian Bay, Ontario #GeorgianBay #SnappingTurtle #OntarioWildlife #OODoutdoors

Study finds largemouth and smallmouth bass can live over ten years, based on data collected from catch-and-release tournament fishing. greatlakesecho.org/2026/07/16/bla… @queensu @LampreyControl #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #GreatLakes #Bass #Research #TournamentAngling

Congratulations to #PhotoFriday winner Enrico Mastrangeli of Lindsay who caught this 48-inch gar on the Ottawa River near the end of June. Submit your photos to oodmag.com/mbentry for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Gagnon Sports. @GagnonSports @ofah #Winner

From the Archives: “Deadly toxic fallout” by Bob Reguly from our July 1989 issue. #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #TBT #ToxicRain #ThrowbackThursday #FromTheArchives

The province is using thermal drones to track invasive pigs. While hunting wild pigs remains illegal, hunters are still encouraged to report any sightings. cp24.com/local/toronto/… #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #Ontario #InvasivePigs #RPAS #Drones #Reporting

Having a well-stocked tackle box with a variety of hook options ensures your baits perform as intended and gives you the best shot at landing every big fish you hook. ofah.org/oodonline/guns… @GussyOutdoors #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #Ontario #Hooks #Rigs #Knots #Bass

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Enjoy this warm-water muskie fishing tip and others by Muskies Canada Public Educational Director Andzej Jakobczak. ofah.org/oodonline/fish… @MuskiesCanada #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #MuskiesCanada #Muskellunge #WarmWater #Metabolisms

Motivated by the rising costs of new fishing gear, OOD Managing Editor Jason Bain explores the popular online retailer Temu for the first time. See below to read how cheap lures stand up against his tried-and-true-favourites. ofah.org/oodonline/fish… #Temu #Gear #Lures #FieldTest

Congratulations to #PhotoFriday winner Rebecca Rutledge of Bancroft, who was casting pink-and-purple crankbaits for hungry walleye in FMZ 15. @GagnonSports @ofah Submit your photos at: oodmag.com/mbentry #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #Ontario #Walleye #Memories #Contest #Win

NATO leaders each received an engraved pistol from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following the closure of the summit in Ankara. Prime Minister Mark Carney is one of several world leaders opting to decommission the gift. Sources: Reuters, CBC #NATO

The 2025 Commissioner of Firearms Report contained both good news and bad news for Canadian firearms owners. Read more below. ⬇️ ofah.org/oodonline/news… #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #FirearmsOwners #FirearmsStats

Fresh bass fillets take on bold flavour in this simple cast-iron recipe inspired by Mediterranean ingredients. Check out the recipe in this subscriber exclusive. ofah.org/oodonline/cook… #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #Ontario #Mediterranean #Bass #BlackenedBass #SummerEats

🎣 #MemoryBank photos are live! Got a catch or hunt worth bragging about? 📸Submit at oodmag.com/mbentry for a chance to win: 🏆$25 Gagnon Sports gift card 🏆feature online, in print, or socials. @gagnonsports @ofahmembership #Hunting #Fishing #PhotoFriday #Ontario

Lifelong outdoorsman Jason Swerdfeger – who was left quadriplegic in June 2025 – has received the tracked wheelchair donated by the family of a fellow hunter. “Losing that independence and connection to the outdoors has been incredibly hard on him..." ofah.org/oodonline/news…

By becoming an OFAH-affiliated club, you’re not just joining an organization — you’re joining Ontario’s most-influential outdoor network. See below for more information on clubs in your area and how to join. ofah.org/oodonline/news… @ofah #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #OFAH #Clubs

The MNR is using drones more frequently, but use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) is still not as widespread as some may believe. See more below. ofah.org/oodonline/news… #Hunting #Fishing #Outdoors #Ontario #Drones #RPAS #MNR