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Duck call cleaning

by Steve Galea | October 6, 2023

Neglected duck calls cause nothing but aggravation - find the best ways to maintain duck calls, when to clean them, and how.

Gunning for long bills

by Al Davy | September 5, 2023

If you like wing shooting, it’s worth the effort to find some woodcock. Hunt for them this fall with these tips on location, retrieving, and more.

The gathering: When woodcock arrive

by Steve Galea | August 30, 2023

Steve Galea's award-winning feature about woodcock that tells a tale of when hunters, dogs, and birds converge.

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Pheasant hunt returning to Conestogo

by Steve Galea | June 13, 2023

A 45-year-old pheasant hunt that was cancelled in 2021 will return to Conestogo Lake Conservation Area (CLCA) this fall.

Silence your box

Silence your box

by Tom Armstrong | May 18, 2023

A box call can produce a lot of turkey calls, and unwanted ones in your pocket ― a squeaking or screeching that can be a deal breaker.

Hunting Small Game

Hunting the end of cover

by Steve Galea | January 9, 2023

In some cover hiding is easy, but I learned long ago that the end of the cover is where many make-or-break moments happen.

Ask a CO: Can you train a dog by flushing game during a closed season?

by Editorial Staff | July 29, 2021

Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers’ questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.

Ask a CO: Can I carry a .22 rifle for hunting squirrels while bowhunting for deer?

by Editorial Staff | July 15, 2021

Ask a CO takes Ontario OUT of DOORS readers’ questions and utilizes the knowledge of Conservation Officers to find the answers.

West Nile virus widespread in turkey range

by Jeff Helsdon | May 13, 2021

West Nile virus (WNV) is widespread across Ontario and Quebec’s wild turkey range.