OFAH Coyote Workshops

[DGearyFTE]

I will do some emailing to see if we can generate enough interest in this area. I would like to go.

[COYHUNTER]

For guys in the area, this might be a nice way to spend the day and learn some valuable info about yotes

http://www.ofah.org/news/Coyote-Information-Sessions

link doesnt work....................where is the work shop???????????

[MikePal]

link doesnt work....................where is the work shop???????????

It's over (17 Jan).....you missed it..

[awndray]

There were some workshops held recently that were out of reach for many people from the Ottawa region. I asked OFAH about setting one in the future. Here's the response from OFAH.

The recent coyote workshops hosted by the OFAH were made possible through funding provided by OMAFRA. Considering the high attendance and success of these events, the OFAH will be considering hosting more events throughout Ontario in the future. Any workshops would need to be budgeted for and approved by the OFAH Board of Directors. This means that the earliest a workshop could occur is in 2016. I will make a note of your request for a workshop in the Ottawa region for consideration when future workshops are discussed.

To answer your questions…

1. The more interest the better to ensure a high attendance for maximum information dispersal.
2. The OFAH was contacted by an individual just outside of Renfrew with interest in a coyote workshop. We have not received any other requests from the Ottawa region.
3. At this time there are no workshops planned for 2015, the OFAH will be sure to make our members aware (email, magazine, social media, etc.) of any workshops and/or opportunity to gain knowledge and experience about wildlife topics in Ontario, including future coyote workshops.

Thank you for contacting your Federation, I hope this has answered your questions, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Yours in conservation,


Chris Godwin M.Sc.
Land Use Specialist
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Phone: 705-748-6324 Ext. 268

Something to keep in mind for those who are interested.

[awndray]

I've gotten word from the OFAH that there is a workshop scheduled for January 30 in Caledon and on February 6 in Perth.

There is a Coyote Workshop planned for February 6 in Perth at the Royal Canadian Legion. I know this is still a little ways away from Ottawa but this area was recommended based on coyote depredation issues/compensation statistics.

https://www.ofah.org/coyoteworkshops/

[Marko]

There are more workshops (OFAH wewbsite):
January 30, 2016 (doors open at 9:00am)
Islington Sportsmen’s Club18692 Humber Station Rd, Caledon, ON L7E 0Z5


February 6, 2016 (doors open at 9:00am)
Royal Canadian Legion 26 Beckwith St E., Perth, ON K7H 1B5

WHAT IS THE COST?
$15.00 if you register before January 25, 2016
$25.00 if you register after January 25, 2016
(includes lunch and coffee breaks)

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Lunch, information and presentations on:

• Livestock depredation
• Coyote biology
• Hunting with hounds
• Coyote calling
• Fur handling techniques
• & more

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Register using the online form below

[poltrojan]

Great turnout today for the elmwood workshop , I'd say close to 100 people , The presentation from Brent Patterson was very good the tracking collar data he has collected is very interesting , good talk on hound chasing coyotes , Adrain hare on calling coyotes , a girl from the beef producers explaining predation numbers and compensation data , trappermatt on coyote fur handling and coyote fur and the MNR on issues related to coyote hunting , great job OFAH on this workshop

would be nice to know what issues MNR has on coyote hunting? I'm not sure if I can make any of them this year

[Gilroy]

would be nice to know what issues MNR has on coyote hunting? I'm not sure if I can make any of them this year

My wild guess would be around trespassing issues and 911 gun calls passed on down the line.

[poltrojan]

My wild guess would be around trespassing issues and 911 gun calls passed on down the line.

how does a 911 gun call gets passed when its legal to hunt? I do understand the trespassing issues.

[fuel80guy]

We deal with the police every winter with calls about hunters with guns on roads.
Everybody has a cellphone and the police get called out because we're crossing roads with guns or people see guns and aren't comfortable with it.
We have trespassing issues with hounds chasing coyotes on property we don't have permission to be on and it's usually resolved by being polite and respectful or just letting the dogs work there way through property to be caught.
We have had two incidents with animal rights groups following us and both times cops were called out by us and resolved quickly and another time resolved by a well placed mud puddle that the anti were standing next too.