Non-Traditional Species in Maritimes Need Political Assistance
Historically, East Coast recreational anglers have primarily targeted trout and salmon species. But given the habitat changes over the last 25 years, the reduction in overall stocks, and lack of successful fishing trips, many East Coast anglers have given up the sport in favour of more exciting endeavours. In the last five years, with events […]
Is It Illegal to Go Off-Grid?
Going Off-Grid in Ontario means that you are able to produce your own renewable energy to cover your unique needs and establish complete freedom and independence from local distribution companies! Say goodbye to unexpected energy expenses and increase your own ability to be less dependent. There is no better time than now to become more independent. Today, […]
Poachers Beware, The Public Is On To You!
As we wrote in a previous Fish’n Canada article pertaining to poaching, for every one case solved, many go unsolved. Our quote there was “Of course, for every poaching crime committed, there is only a small number where the perpetrators are caught and prosecuted. We bet there are 10+ times that many committed that are […]
5 Canadian Anglers That You Should Be Following
Angelo and Pete are just like all other red-blooded Canadian anglers out there. They love hearing about, reading about and talking to people who love fishing. In this list are 5 Canadian anglers, some newer to the fishing scene that others but all with a vast amount of angling experience and especially skills, that Ang […]
Chinook, Coho, Pink, Sockeye: Is The Best Salmon Fishery In the World Doomed?
Not according to British Columbia fishing guide Vic Carrao. He says “a word from the west, once we’re clear from this crazy, world-wide pandemic, we’re still open for business.” Phew, we’re glad to hear it. Read on. If you believe everything you heard or read, you would think the West Coast is closed to fishing. […]
The Bear Facts: Ontario Proposes to Reopen the Spring Bear Hunt
Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry John Yakabuski recently announced the start of the government’s consultation on the proposal to reopen the spring bear hunt. At first glance it may appear to be no more than a political ploy to garner some attention during the mid-winter doldrums, after all, consultation does not guarantee results but […]
Is Time in the Wilderness Dangerous?
“Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is.” —- German Proverb A few years back, on the way to speak at a local library on the joys of wilderness canoe tripping, I witnessed a terrible accident along the highway. Some young kid zipped past an older couple, who then slammed on the brakes, causing a […]
Ontario Now Has The World’s Best Smallmouth Bass Fishing. Here’s Why
If you want to start a friendly fishing debate, suggest that your local area has the very best angling in the entire country. If you want to stir the pot even further, claim that your area has the best fishing in the entire world. Well, let me stir the pot—when it comes to the world’s best […]
Digital Age: A Fish Out of Water
In a digital age where social media clips, tweets, posts, likes, and pins are as plentiful as scales on a Spanish Mackerel, literally, anyone can become a fishing YouTube superstar. Who needs mainstream broadcasters anymore? Who needs to mortgage Aunt Silvia’s summer home to buy a cinema-quality camera? And more importantly who needs to go […]
Kids in the Outdoors
I want to share my journey with you as the single parent of a sixteen-year-old boy. My intent in writing this is to inspire—and to hopefully reconnect our children with a life that, if we don’t act now, will become nothing more than a tourist attraction. What am I talking about? Kids and the outdoors. […]