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| Ask an expert | Fishing |
A reader asks whether a fluorocarbon leader is tough enough to replace traditional wire when fishing for pike and muskie.
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| Ask an expert | Walleye |
A reader asks what is the cause of these sores on my walleye? Is it harmful or contagious, and is the fish safe to eat?
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| Ask an expert | Guns & Gear |
A reader asks I have a muzzle-loading shotgun with the markings “Tower” and a Crown over “GR” on the right lock plate, what does it mean.
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moose points

Ask an expert: Moose points

I have 20 moose points and plan to apply in a WMU where a bull tag requires 5 points. If drawn, do I use just 5 points or lose all 20?

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Fisherman (frank cecchini) extends his arms to display a rare blue walleye.

Ask an expert: On blue walleye

A reader asks what’s the deal with blue walleye? OFAH's Adam Weir responds.

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Ask a CO: Can a friend help deploy my fishing gear?

Ask a CO: Can a friend help deploy my fishing gear?

This reader asks if I’m trolling with one line, can somebody without a fishing licence assist by helping to deploy the gear?

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Ask an expert: WWII reproposed gun

Ask an expert: WWII reproposed gun

A reader asks: I’m curious about my grandfather’s WWII gun and how countries repurposed equipment—how can I learn more about its history?

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Ask an expert: On “Tower” and “GR” gun markings

Ask an expert: On “Tower” and “GR” markings

A reader asks I have a muzzle-loading shotgun with the markings “Tower” and a Crown over “GR” on the right lock plate, what does it mean.

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Two hunters in camouflage gear preparing to field dress a deer in a grassy field.

Ask a CO: Who does the tag stay with?

A reader asks who keeps the tag after a successful hunt—the taxidermist, the meat processor, or the hunter?

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Ask a CO: On wearing hunter orange during a bow hunt

Ask a CO: On wearing hunter orange during a bow hunt

A reader asks do I need to wear orange on my stand, or just walking in and out while bow hunting for moose?

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deer baiting

Ask a CO: On deer baiting

Q: I was told I can’t hunt deer over bait like apples and corn and to stop baiting near stands two weeks before the season starts. Is this correct? Dave Hubley, Orillia A: This information is not correct. Ontario does not have any regulations pertaining to bait­ing for deer, apart from not being able to… Read More »

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Ask a CO: On leaving decoys

Ask a CO: On leaving decoys

A reader asks is it illegal to leave decoys in a field on private land after an evening hunt to use again the next morning?

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Ask a CO: Is it considered a line?

Ask a CO: Is it considered a line?

A reader asks: If I cast my portable fish finder using a fishing rod, does it count as having a line in the water.

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