Algoma Fish & Game Club

It's free fishing weekend from this Saturday through till the end of the holiday Monday, Family Day :) Have fun and stay safe! https://www.ontario.ca/page/licence-free-family-fishing

AFGC member Jason Doyon speaks out about mercury poisoning and the effects it had on him from eating local fresh fish. https://www.cbc.ca//dangers-of-mercury-poisoning-among-nor

Hey adults here's a contest for the kids to partake in. As much as you may want to colour please let the younger ones do it this time ok

Inagine fishing on your favorite lake and seeing this happen...wow!

UPDATE to our original #OFAH Insider post on Transport Canada's proposal for boat licensing changes... OFAH responds to the proposal: http://www.ofah.org//boat-licensing-changes-transport-can/

The moose tag allocation process provides hunters with more choices when applying! The previous tag draw system limited hunters to apply for only two choices of... tag type. The new process will allow hunters to enter up to three choices in each of two allocation stages. An example of a tag choice may be a bull tag for the bows only season in WMU 48. Each tag type will be allocated separately based on first, then second and then third choices in either allocation stage. Your second choice will only be considered if tags are available after all applicants that selected that tag type as their first choice have been awarded a tag. Your third choice will only be considered if tags remain available after all applicants that selected that tag type as their first choice and applicants that selected it as their second choice have been awarded a tag. Tags will be allocated from highest to lowest number of points. A random draw will be used to break ties when there are more applicants with the same number of points than the number of tags available. Learn more at ontario.ca/moosetagprocess

Attention AFGC Members Your AFGC Board of Directors is constantly at work behind the scenes. We would like your important feedback on the 2021 MNRF proposals we just emailed each of you. Please review and respond by email as soon as possible as we want your input. We are hoping to hold a virtual membership meeting in the near future. Please keep an eye on your email for more information to come.... Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you at our next meeting soon. Algoma Fish and Game Club Board of Directors

The Solid Wood Bioheat Webinar series kicks off tomorrow! The first session starts at 11 a.m. and focuses on some of the basics behind solid wood biofuels and t...he benefits that bioheat can have for Ontario's rural and remote communities. To learn more about this free webinar series and how to register, please visit CRIBE’s website: http://cribe.ca/resources/bioheat-webinar-series/

Another sad Covid-19 year for NOWT and anglers. https://www.nowt.ca/nowt/nowt-announcement-for-2021-season

UPDATE: open and read these 2 links from OFAH before deciding on leaving home to go fishing. If you do venture out please check the ice conditions.. Stay safe! https://www.ofah.org/covid19/faq/

Check out this week’s #HunterSafety tip: TIP 3: Electronics can be helpful gadgets when hunting, but always pack spare batteries! #HuntSafeON

Under the new process, most allocation results for moose will be available much earlier! In 2021 the results of the primary allocation where high demand tags ...are likely to be allocated will be available to hunters mid-May, much earlier than the past availability of draw results in early August, allowing most hunters more time to plan their hunt. The results of the second chance allocation will be available early August. General deadline dates for the 2021 moose tag process are now available at ontario.ca/moosetagprocess. Exact deadline dates will be available each April in the Hunting Regulations Summary at ontario.ca/huntingregulations

NEW OFAH INSIDER POST: Do you use a boat with an outboard motor (10 horsepower or greater) that requires a Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL)? Or are you planning on ...applying for a Pleasure Craft Operator Card? If so, Transport Canada is proposing changes that will impact you. http://www.ofah.org//boat-licensing-changes-transport-can/

#DYK? Ontario has some of the largest freshwater fisheries in the world. Happy #WorldFisheriesDay!

This is very helpful when planning where to fish.

Hunters: Have a safe season! Don’t trespass. Obtain permission before hunting on private land. Carry the necessary licences and tags. Wear the appropriate... hunter orange (thanks to @carlydawn for sharing hers!) If hunting from a tree stand, wear a harness. Be aware of your target and beyond. If you encounter another hunter or conservation officer in the field, stay 2 meters apart and wear a mask if physical distancing is not possible. Check for local public health restrictions and plan your hunt to meet public health guidelines. #HuntSafeON Find more hunter safety information at ohep.net/info. #fishwildlifeON #huntontario #deerhunting #deerhunter #ontario #hunting #deer #huntinglife #whatgetsyououtdoors #ontariohunter #biggamehunting #huntereducation #OHEP #ontariohunters #huntON #huntsmart #huntsafe #learntohunt #huntingtips #huntingcourse #onlineresources #MNRF #lovetohunt #getoutdoors

This week’s #HunterSafety tip is: TIP 2: Be Seen! Wear appropriate hunter orange gear. You can view the requirements for #hunterorange at https://www.ontario....ca//ontario-hunti/general-regulations #HuntSafeON

On this day, we honour and thank all veterans and members of the Canadian armed forces. To show our appreciation, active members or veterans of the Canadian Ar...med Forces who reside in Ontario can enjoy free recreational fishing across the province. https://www.ontario.ca//o/fishing-regulation-changes-2020 #RemembranceDay #Heroes #LestWeForget See more

Good luck on the last day of rifle deer hunting. Enjoy all that nature has to offer and most of all be safe.