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Elk Hunt Expanded In Bancroft Area, Ontario

newseditor — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:33:53 +0000

Author:

Ontario Department of Natural Resources

McGuinty Government Committed To Sustainable Elk Population

Ontario is extending its elk hunt in the Bancroft area from one week to two weeks this year, running from September 17 to 30.

Due to the successful restoration efforts of the Ontario government and its partners, elk have made a comeback in the province. The elk population is particularly strong in the Bancroft region, which last year supported the first elk hunt in Ontario since elk were reintroduced more than 10 years ago.

Ontario Successfully Restores Elk to Bancroft Region

newseditor — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:31:50 +0000

Author:

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Ontario and its partners have restored the elk population to the province.

The once endangered elk has made a come back and the elk population continues to grow at a healthy rate in the Bancroft region since being reintroduced ten years ago.

The Bancroft elk population is even healthy enough to support the first elk hunt in more than a century this upcoming September. The hunt will help manage the population in this area, and will be carefully harmonized to continue to ensure a long-term sustainable elk population.

Ontario Planning 1st Elk Hunt in Over 100 Years

newseditor — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:40:07 +0000

Author:

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

The first elk hunt in Ontario in more than a century will be held in the Bancroft-North Hastings area this upcoming fall.

The elk population in the area has flourished and continues to grow at a healthy rate since being reintroduced to the province 10 years ago. The elk hunt will help manage the population in this area, and will be carefully harmonized to ensure a long-term sustainable elk population.

Wisconsin Offers New Web Based Alerts on Wolf Activity

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:01:49 +0000

Author:

Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources

Administrators from the natural resource agencies in 13 Midwestern states and three Canadian provinces have signed a joint resolution urging the U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service to remove the gray wolf from the federal endangered species list.

Ontario Offers New Opportunities for Anglers

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Author:

Ontario Natural Resources

There are new opportunities and rules for anglers fishing in Ontario's lakes and rivers.

Ontario Wants Elk Management Plan Feedback

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +0000

Author:

Ontario Natural Resources

The Ontario government is looking for feedback on a proposed plan that will help support a healthy and self-sustaining elk population.

Minnesota Man Guilty of Illegal Bear Guiding in Ontario

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Author:

Ontario Natural Resources

A Red Lake District tourist lodge operator's illegal bear guiding practices has resulted in a two-year ban on operating a bear management area and a $14,000 fine.

Ontario Antlerless Deer Deadline Extended to July 6th

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Author:

Ontario Natural Resources

The deadline for hunters to apply for the antlerless deer validation tag draw has been extended to Monday, July 6, from Tuesday, June 30, due to high demand.

Ontario Enlarges O'Donnell Point Provincial Park

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Author:

Ontario Natural Resources

An agreement between the Ontario government, the federal government and Moose Deer Point First Nation means both the Moose Deer Point Indian Reserve and the O'Donnell Point Provincial Park will be enlarged.

Ontario 2009-10 Hunting Regulations Summary Available

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Author:

Ontario Natural Resources

Ontario's 2009-10 Hunting Regulations Summary is now available online.