News & Media
All media inquires involving OFAH policy, programs and staff can be directed to OFAH Communications Manager Shawn Cayley at (705) 748-6324 ext. 270 or shawn_cayley@ofah.org
Communications
As outlined in the OFAH Strategic Plan, many of the organization’s short, medium and long-term goals are directly related to communications. Whether it’s through our flagship media holdings – Angler & Hunter Television, Ontario OUT OF DOORS magazine and Angler & Hunter Radio – our member’s only magazine – Angler & Hunter Hotline – press releases, social media, PSAs or the numerous television, radio and print interviews our staff conduct each year, OFAH communications helps ensure the merits of hunting, angling and conservation are spotlighted each year.
Social media
Whether your in the turkey blind, the tree stand, the bass boat or fishing off the dock, we know your smart phone is likely nearby. Share with us your prize buck, your big catch and your first-time experiences by visiting us on Facebook (ofah.org/facebook) and following us on Twitter (@ofah) and Instagram. Let us be your one-stop-shop for outdoors news and help us promote hunting, fishing, conservation and the great outdoors province-wide.
OFAH Insider
Ontario OUT of DOORS Magazine remains one of the best tools for directly communicating with our members. In 2018, the OFAH members-only section was overhauled and amalgamated with the main magazine to help broaden the reach of the OFAH across Ontario. The OFAH Insider section can be found near the front of each edition of OOD and it continues to bring readers important content and in-depth features that better bring to life the issues that matter most to our members and the outdoors community as a whole.
Press releases:
OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby is back
PETERBOROUGH — After a two-year COVID-related hiatus, the 33rd Annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby is back and bigger than ever. Formerly known as the Peterborough Greenwing Fishing Derby, this year’s event…
$350,700 in Ontario Trillium Foundation grants helping conservation efforts
PETERBOROUGH, ON - On Friday, MPP Dave Smith met with representatives of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) to get an update about the difference that two Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)…
New report examines what firearms are reasonable for hunting in Canada
PETERBOROUGH -- The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) has released a 68-page report, authored by the organization’s Director of Programs and Policy, Matt DeMille, titled What Firearms are Reasonable and Proportionate…
Canadian residents can fish Ontario licence-free from July 3-11
Nine days of licence-free fishing during the Family Fishing Week PETERBOROUGH -- Ontario Family Fishing Events (OFFE) offers a great opportunity for families to get outdoors and do a little fishing this July.…
The OFAH and MNRF renewed partnership on ISAP
ISAP is a collaborative initiative led by the OFAH to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species and to protect the province’s biodiversity The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and…
OFAH statement on Chesher’s Outdoor Store contest
A message from OFAH Executive Director, Angelo Lombardo As you may know by now, Chesher's Outdoor Store in Belleville has been the subject of unwarranted social media attacks, vandalism, and threats because of…
OFAH Family Ice Fishing Day is going virtual in 2021
PETERBOROUGH – The 12th Annual OFAH Family Ice Fishing Day is going virtual during Family Day Weekend due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions. "The OFAH is thrilled to continue the tradition of this…
Recent out-of-work tow truck driver catches a $394,717 “Ace” from the OFAH
Southwestern Ontario’s Larry Moore lands the biggest catch of his life PETERBOROUGH – A southwestern Ontario man, Larry Moore, 34, is celebrating the biggest catch of his life – the winning ticket number…
Federal government announces firearms ban
Today the Government of Canada announced, effective immediately, that they are prohibiting the purchase, sale, transport, import and use of 1,500 models, variants or modified versions of firearms in Canada that they have…
Other Media
- Proposed wolf, coyote hunting rule changes may benefit moose population CBC News Thunder Bay
- South Bruce on board with Sunday Gun Hunting — Blackburn News, Nov. 11, 2015
- Bradford West Gwillimbury endorses Sunday Gun Hunting - Simcoe.ca, Nov. 12, 2015
- MNRF fact sheet: Be safe and follow the rules during hunting season (PDF)
- Firearms groups apoplectic after Liberals promise new gun control measures – National Post