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Fishing safety, conservation reminder ahead of Peterborough’s Under the Lock Fishing Derby3000 trout are stocked in the canal under the Peterborough Lift Lock…. and somewhere in there, the elusive Walter. With one more sleep until the 34th OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby, young anglers are looking forward to fishing for prizes and glory this Saturday. David Ryrie from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters...The Morning Show on CHEXApr 28, 2023
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OFAH Youth Under the Lock Fishing Derby in Peterborough reels in more than 1,200 participants at Lift LockThe Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters released 3,000 rainbow trout into Trent Canal to kick off the Under the Lock Fishing Derby. For nine days, anglers will line the shores in hopes of catching some dinner and winning a prize in the process. Sam Houpt has the story…LifestyleApr 30, 2022
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Under the Lock Fishing Derby takes place SaturdayThe Greenwing Fishing Derby has undergone a name change, but the event remains the same. The Under the Lock Fishing Derby takes place Saturday, and encourages everyone to try their hand at snagging Walter. And as Taylor Stark from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters points out, there’s a chance last year’s Walter is...The Morning Show on CHEXApr 26, 2019
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Hundreds reel in the fun at free family ice fishing day on Chemong LakeHundreds of family and friends gathered on Chemong Lake Saturday to take part in a free day of ice fishing hosted by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.Feb 16, 2019
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Snails high on the Kawarthas’ invasive species listDid you know about the clogging masses of snails in our lakes? It’s a concern in Peterborough and the Kawarthas, and being watched by the invading species awareness program by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Brook Schryer is an aquatic program specialist, and assistant coordinator of the program. He shared some concerns with...The Morning Show on CHEXJul 20, 2022
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Walter and thousands of trout released for Greenwing Fishing Derby in PeterboroughThe elusive trout Walter and 5,000 others were released into the Trent canal on Wednesday in preparation for this weekend’s 31st annual Peterborough Greenwing Fishing Derby. Saturday’s derby is for anglers 15 and younger. Hosted by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, the derby runs until May 4.Apr 25, 2018
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Chemong Lake to see Free Ice Fishing Day for Families February 15BEL Rotary Park in Ennismore, Selwyn Township, takes centre stage Saturday as families hit the ice for free Family Ice Fishing Day on February 15th. Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters hosts the pan fishing event. Taylor Stark is with OFAH. She joins us to explain the experience and explain how to make the most...The Morning Show on CHEXFeb 13, 2020
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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters shares insight on spring black bear huntThe province of Ontario is proposing a full return of the spring black bear hunt. Keith Munro of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters shares OFAH’s views and insight on the hunt.EconomyJan 22, 2020
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Boar sightings in Pickering a cause for concernLauren Tonelli, with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, speaks about the unusual sightings of the invasive species of boars, the risks they pose to their surroundings and the efforts to get the population under control.Global News Morning TorontoNov 17, 2021
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Families head to the ice for OFAH Free Ice Fishing Day, Feb 16 on Chemong LakeEquipment provided, no licence needed and a prize for every child: the OFAH Family Ice Fishing Day, Feb. 16th: it’s how the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters helps families participate in the “great outdoors” in the middle of February.The Morning Show on CHEXFeb 15, 2019
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6th Annual Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Day in PeterboroughOn Wednesday the Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire fishing Day was held at the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters in Peterborough for some friendship through fishing.Jul 11, 2018
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Ontario halts hunting licence fee increasesA major announcement for for the Ontario hunting and tourism industry this morning at the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters headquarters in Peterborough. As the Ontario PC’s government has eliminated a proposed licence fee increase and got rid of the $2 servicing fee.Jan 10, 2019