ACTION
The OFAH employs a team of professional staff to review policy proposals, changes to regulations and legislation and any other initiatives or programs to advocate for Ontario’s natural resources and the rights and traditions of anglers and hunters. Your Federation responds to proposed changes that could affect fish and wildlife conservation and angling and hunting opportunities. The OFAH continues to be involved in migratory game bird management by:
- speaking out on regulation changes affecting migratory game bird hunting
- advocating for enhanced and new game bird hunting opportunities based on sound science (ex: mourning dove season open in 2013)
- promoting game bird hunting opportunities for youth (ex: Waterfowl Heritage Day)
- requesting clarification and updates to existing policies and regulations
- representing migratory game bird hunters through the OFAH Sporting Dogs/Small Game/Migratory Birds/Wetlands Advisory Committee
Listed below are examples of your OFAH hard at work on migratory game birds management.
Official Submissions
Sept 15, 2021 OFAH Migratory Bird Priorities (letter to the Canadian Wildlife Service)
Feb 12, 2020 Proposal to amend the Canadian Migratory Birds Regulations December 2019
July 30, 2019 OFAH makes recommendations to update the Migratory Bird Regulations
July 8, 2019 OFAH comments on waterfowl hunting in Gravelly Bay, Port Colborne
Oct 19, 2018 OFAH/Delta proposal to establish a sandhill crane hunting season in Ontario
June 1, 2018 OFAH response to lead-free fishing tackle and ammunition proposal
Mar 20, 2018 OFAH comments on proposed fee increases on MGB hunting permit and stamp
Feb 26, 2018 OFAH comments on proposed changes to the Migratory Birds Regulations
Feb 17, 2017 OFAH Response: Migratory Bird Regulations – Bait Restrictions
Oct 2, 2014 OFAH support for a limited sandhill crane hunt
Apr 28, 2014 OFAH Response: Proposals to Modernize Canada’s Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
Where we Stand
- Migratory bird management decisions must be made using the best available science
- The OFAH is in support of a sandhill crane hunting season where supported by science
Committee Involvement
Ontario Waterfowl Advisory Committee
Hunting and Angling Advisory Panel (HAAP)
OFAH Wetland/Migratory Birds Advisory Committee