RECIPE & PHOTO BY CAMERON TAIT We’ve all tasted dozens of different ways to serve perch, from breaded or battered to fried or baked. So why not set the bar a touch higher with a twist on that old French masterpiece, Sole a l’Orange? Serve it just once and your guests will swear they’re dining at a white tablecloth restaurant. Revitalizing a culinary classic is rewarding, too, especially when it includes your fresh catch of the day. At first, the […] The post Recipe: Perch à l’Orange gives the humble panfish an exotic French twist appeared first on Outdoor Canada ..read more

Here we go again—our annual roundup of the country’s hottest fishing destinations! Over the years, we’ve focussed on a wide variety of blue-ribbon angling opportunities. The best bets for catching trophy fish? Done. The top drive-to fisheries? Done. Fly-in only? Done. And on it goes. This year, we’ve drilled down once more to give you something a little different, asking our amazing roster of contributors to share their favourite places to hit the water. Here’s where Outdoor Canada’s angling brain […] The post Where do Outdoor Canada’s writers and photographers go fishing? At these 27 awesome ..read more

To raise awareness about potential changes to the way land is managed in Manitoba, which could limit could access for anglers and hunters, the Manitoba Wildlife Federation is continuing to hold town hall meetings into the spring. What began as a platform for hunters to voice concerns over wildlife tag reductions, the meetings have since grown in scope and size, says the MWF’s senior land conservation specialist, Dennis Schindler. A key issue now is the federal government’s plan to establish […] The post Manitoba Wildlife Federation continuing to hold town hall meetings into the spring appeared ..read more

We always enjoy seeing pictures of your fishing and hunting accomplishments—and learning the stories behind them. Please e-mail us your images to editorial@outdoorcanada.ca, along with any relevant details (who, what, where and when), and we’ll post them on Instagram and publish our favourites in the magazine. Edmonton’s Taylor Hostin was at his uncle’s cabin on Lac Lae Biche, Alberta, on a late-May day when he reeled in this trophy pike, which he pegged at 44 inches. “I could definitely feel there was a […] The post Awesome new fishing photos from Outdoor Canada readers appeare ..read more

From tying flies to handloading hunting ammo, DIY gear takes the satisfaction of outdoor success to a whole new level. If you own a gun dog and are passionate about tying flies, a premium source of natural hair may be curled up right at your feet. NATURAL OPTION Fly tiers use many types of hair, both natural and synthetic, each selected for its specific characteristics. For more insight into using dog hair, I deferred to the expertise of Scott Gardner, […] The post Hair of the dog? Your pooch might be sporting some fun fly-tying fibres appeared first on Outdoor Canada ..read more

Normand Robitaille’s museum features numerous fishing artifactsIt doesn’t cost anything to visit the unique fishing museum and boutique Normand Robitaille owns and operates behind his home on Île d’Orléans, a picturesque island in the St. Lawrence River. An entry fee would only hamper his mission to pass on knowledge about fish and fishing, and spoil a joke he likes to use on visitors. “I tell them admission is free if they tell me a fishing story,” Robitaille says. “It’s a […] The post This Quebec museum owner helped save striped bass in the St. Lawrence River. Here’s how appeared first on Ou ..read more

As his two-year term as president of the Alberta Wildlife Federation comes to a close, Faran Schaber is looking back with a sense of pride about the organization’s accomplishments during his tenure. Chief among them is the successful rebranding campaign that saw the Alberta Fish and Game Association change its name to the Alberta Wildlife Federation. Schaber says he’s also happy to have helped the AWF establish a new mission, vision and values statement, which was set to be released […] The post Faran Schaber looks back at his term as president of Alberta Wildlife Association appeared first on ..read more

100th Anniversary of the fishing reel manufacturer PEETZ, founded in Victoria, B.C., in 1925 by master jeweller and avid angler Boris Cecil Peetz (pictured). The iconic wood and brass reels are still made in Victoria, for both fly anglers and salmon moochers. The post 5 important new numbers about Canadian fishing, hunting and outdoor issues appeared first on Outdoor Canada ..read more

You don’t need to sacrifice nutrition or taste when eating out of a bag. Here’s how The post How to travel light, but still eat well on a backcountry adventure appeared first on Outdoor Canada ..read more

As long as there have been hunting camps, there have been campfire debates over which cartridge is best for a particular game animal. These discussions were invariably fueled in part by the opinions of hunting and gun writers, who have never been shy about voicing their opinions. I confess to penning a few of those articles myself over the years. Editors loved them, and readers lapped them up, eager to weigh in with their two cents’ worth. In writing those […] The post The latest new hunting round isn’t always the best choice. Here’s why appeared first on Outdoor Canada ..read more