Muskoka Outdoors

WFN is searching for Canada’s Ultimate Fishing Town! Does your town, community or city have the ultimate fishing spot no one knows about? Is your town a destination for outdoor enthusiasts? Does your town have something unique to offer? Are you more passionate about fishing than a neighboring town, city or province?

Beginning July 1st, nominate your town as WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town for a chance to win a $25,000 community donation. The money can be used towards any fishing-related need or initiative your town would benefit from. Not only will the winning town receive the money, WFN will film a half-hour TV show dedicated entirely to fishing in your town.

Once a town is nominated, your friends, family and co –workers can add to the nomination. Build up your town’s entry for when the voting begins!

To learn more and to nominate your our town, visit wfn.tv/fishingtown.

Nominate Your Town Now!

Imagine sending your child or grandchild to a summer day camp that is geared towards getting kids excited about conservation, fishing and hunting. This type of camp has been available for some time, but in 2010 it can only become better because of a location change.

The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) has recently announced changes to their Get Outdoors day camps. A recent press release says,

Three sessions of day camps are being offered by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as part of their award-winning Get Outdoors youth education and outreach program. The new O.F.A.H. Mario Cortellucci Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre, which just opened in April, will serve as the base camp. Children ages 6 and 7 will attend the August 9-11 session, 8 to 10 year olds are set for August 16-18 and youth from 11 to 13 years will have the last session, August 23-25…Day campers will take part in scavenger hunts, create themed crafts, and learn to recognize wildlife and their calls. Scheduled special guests include the K9 unit (conservation officers and their dogs), and for the younger campers, the Paddling Puppeteers. A BBQ and awards presentation will wrap up every session. The day camps are modeled after the O.F.A.H.’s highly successful overnight Get Outdoors summer leadership camps that take place in July near Huntsville. Entire Article Here

There is currently a waiting list for the leadership camps. Don’t delay because it is expected that the day camps will fill quickly as well.

Watch highlights from last summer below (OFAH sent me some photos and I put them in a video format).

Global News reports that rough water was the cause Friday’s tragic event close to Cedar Point in Georgian Bay.

According to Global News,

“On Friday morning, the OPP recovered the body of Gavin Jamieson, of Tiny Township, east of Cedar Point, in Georgian Bay. Later in the afternoon, they pulled out the the body of 26-year old Matthew James Elson, also of Tiny Township.” Entire Article Here

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these 2 anglers.

The Tiverton Gun, Hunting, Fishing and Sportsman Show is June 19 – 20, 2010. This year the event is held at the Tiverton Sports Arena and you can expect to find outdoor treasures like: military items, gun parts, archery gear, ammunition, fishing tackle, antique and modern firearms, hunting clothing.

Admission is $5 and to set-up your own display table the costs is $35.

Doors open on Saturday 9 AM to 4PM and Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM.

The Tiverton Sports Arena is located:
King St. (HWY 21 N)
Tiverton, ON

Contact: Jeff at (519)386-5278 or (905) 623-1778
Email: Canadiangunowner@rogers.com

This event is one of Canada’s largest registered tagged perched fishing derbies. The live release derby runs from April 17 – May 20 on Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching located in Orillia, Ontario. There are over 60 tagged perch worth $500 each!

TO REGISTER:
Send name, address, phone number & date of birth for each person registering, with a cheque, to Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, 150 Front St. South, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4S7.

Adults: $15.00 / Children Under 16: $5.00 – GST included.

Your registration form will be on file at Perch Festival Headquarters, Tudhope Park. Please pick up registration before you start fishing.

Opening Ceremonies:
Friday April 16, 2010 – 7:00 pm
ODAS Park, Fairgrounds Road

Special OPP Kids Day:
Saturday May 01, 2010 – 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Tudhope Park, Atherley Road

Closing Ceremonies:
Saturday May 08, 2010 – 7:00 pm
Best Western Mariposa Inn, Memorial Avenue

Perch Festival Live Release Program is operated by the Orillia Fish & Game Conservation Club. For Club information, call 826-4263 or John at 325-2864

Visit the Perch Festival webpage

Press Release: In just five short weeks, boaters, families and outdoor enthusiasts alike will descend upon the 63rd Toronto Sportsmen’s Show (TSS) – the largest combined outdoors, fishing and boating show in Canada. For five action-packed days, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will host thousands of visitors as they explore exhibits and enjoy entertainment highlighting the best in outdoor adventure.

The TSS is introducing a “5 after 5” promotion where attendees pay only $5 for show entry after 5 p.m. For our frequent Red Rocket travelers, TTC Metropass holders will receive $5 off family admission to the show any time of day. Driving instead? Free shuttle service is being offered from Harbourfront parking areas.

March 17 to 21, 2010

“Since 1948 more than 5 million people have visited the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show and we look forward to hosting millions more at our new home at the MTCC,” said Show Manager Heather MacRae. “This year is poised to be the biggest and best on record.”

The Toronto Sportsmen’s Show continues to be a rite of passage into the spring season for anyone interested in the great outdoors. More than 400 exhibitors are slotted for the 2010 show offering an exciting lineup of the latest gear for camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, canoeing, travel and boating.

The Toronto Sportsmen’s Show runs from March 17 – 21, 2010 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. For complete show information visit: http://www.torontosportshow.ca
What: The 2010 Toronto Sportsmen’s Show

When: Wednesday, March 17, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 18, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 19, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 20, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 21, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front Street West, Toronto

Details: Adults: $17
Juniors: $11
Seniors: $11
Children: Free when accompanied by an adult (under six years)
Family Pass: $40 (two adults & two juniors)

For more information:
Heather MacRae, Show Manager
Tel: 905.361.5242
E-mail: macrae@sportshows.ca

For media registration and to receive show updates please contact:
Olga Petrycki
PUNCH Canada Inc.
T: 416.360.6522 x.226
E: olga@punchcanada.com

About CNSS
As a non-profit corporation, Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows is committed to conserving Canada’s outdoors and instilling Canadian youth with an appreciation for nature and outdoor activity. CNSS uses the proceeds from these shows to support and promote outdoor campaigns and programs in Canada. Since the first show in 1948, more than $31 million has been donated.