Salmon Running in the Don
By Donwatcher(Donwatcher)
These salmon aren’t native to Ontario, they are actually Coho or Chinook Salmon from the Pacific Ocean. The Ministry of Natural Resources stocks them in Lake Ontario for the sports fishing industry. After a lifespan of about four years …

Coast guard hires fishing boat to rescue Labrador hunters
CBC – Newfoundland & Labrador – St. John’s,Newfoundland and Labrador,Canada
A fishing vessel in northern Labrador was waiting early Monday for enough light to make contact with nine stranded hunters. The hunters’ own boat went …

Justice of the Peace slams MNR procedures
Owen Sound Sun Times – Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
… the MNR officers said during four days of testimony at a hearing earlier this year. The Bucktons were each charged under the Ontario Fish and Wildlife … *(Bill’s Take – This is an interesting story of which I am not sure where I stand. Your thoughts?)*

Cougar alert issued after horse mauled
London Free Press – Canada
The attack on the horse has not been confirmed as a cougar attack, but the injuries are consistent with that of a cougar hunting prey, police said. … *(Bill’s Take – Ever wonder why everybody tries to ‘tone’ the potential seriousness of these things down? ie. Cougars are moral creatures and would never attack humans…)*

Forest fire season winds down, doesn’t hold a candle to 2006
Thunder Bay’s Source – Thunder Bay,Ontario,Canada
The official end to the season in northwestern Ontario is about a week away and with record rainfall and even snow in some areas, the MNR has started to ..