Tag: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Quagga mussels confirmed in Black Bay, marking latest invasive spread on Lake Superior
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has confirmed that quagga mussels have been found in the north end of Black Bay on Lake Superior, marking the latest […]
London men fined for unlawful red-tailed hawk capture: Provincial officials
Two London men have pleaded guilty and have been fined thousands of dollars by the province for improperly handling specially protected birds of prey. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the ministry received a tip in November of last year that a red-tailed hawk was being kept illegally. An investigation by conservation officers found […]
MNR seeks tips after swans shot in wildlife area
Ontario’s Natural Resources Ministry is asking for the public’s help as it investigates the deaths of two swans in a provincial wildlife area east of Goderich.
Youngsters experience outdoors at Youth Expo near Owen Sound
Archery, target shooting, birdwatching and fishing challenges were just a few of the activities youth were able to experience.
A black bear stuck in a tree, and the long effort to coax her down
A tranquilized black bear high in a tree fell to the ground – apparently unharmed – after experts were unable to persuade it to come down on its own in Owen Sound