See more:
Environmental News,
News,
OFAH
Search Omemee Pigeon eFlyer
Custom Search
Showing posts with label OFAH. Show all posts
Showing posts with label OFAH. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
OFAH Heads National Wildlife Congress!
National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Congress
Experts from across North America will discuss conservation of fish and wildlife in a changing world this weekend.
Ottawa - For the first time ever, experts from Canada and the US will gather in our nation's capital to discuss how best to manage fish and wildlife resources into the future. Speakers will include scientists, biologists, conservation organizations, academics and key policy makers from both sides of the border, and will engage delegates in discussions around the future of vital fish and wildlife populations with the goal of establishing recommendations for the future protection of these valuable natural resources.
Topics will include invasive species; fish and wildlife diseases; the socio-economic impact of fishing and hunting; the role of science versus public opinion in policy decisions; species restoration and protection; monitoring, assessment and management of natural resources and related topics. More than 100 presenters will deliver papers on subjects as diverse as Why the Conservation of Fish and Wildlife should be a national priority; Managing in the Face of Uncertainty; An International Perspective on Sustainable Use; Building Public Acceptance for Sustainable Use of Wildlife; Energy Development and Impacts on Fish and Wildlife Populations; the Impact of Climate Change on Polar Bears; Invasive Species in the Great Lakes; Cross Border Partnerships for Landscape Conservation; and How Much Habitat is Enough? The full Congress program is available online at www.nfwcc.com.
The primary outcome of the four-day event will be the creation of twenty-five recommendations based on workshops looking at five key areas:
1) Strengthening and expanding support for fish and wildlife conservation,
2) Programs and institutions,
3) lLaws and policies,
4) Best science and planning and
5) Funding.
These recommendations will be presented during the Thursday morning plenary session when both the federal Environment Minister and Minister of Fisheries and Oceans will address the delegates.
Date: May 27-31, 2012
Place: The Westin Hotel Ottawa, Ottawa
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) is leading the Congress, in partnership with Shane Mahoney at Conservation Force and over twenty major partners from across North America, including Ducks Unlimited Canada, Boone and Crockett, Wildlife Habitat Canada and the Wild Sheep Foundation.
Monday, February 27, 2012
OFAH Lottery Tickets $2 Online Now!
Ontario Lottery Offers Great Prizes Plus Super Odds!
Ontario Anglers and Hunters Federation First round early bird winners were just announced, but it is not too late to get in on the next Early bird draw. The 38th annual OFAH Lottery offers a wide range of prizes, and only a limited number of tickets will be sold. You may order tickets online on their website for $2 a piece if you are an Ontario resident 18 years of age or older. The next early bird draw is April 13, 2012.
See full details and order your tickets at:http://www.ofah-cps.com/lottery
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Send Your OFAH Conservation Award Nominations Today!
OFAH 2011 Conservation Awards –Honour Someone You Know!
Ontario’s most prestigious conservation awards,seek your nominations. Nominate a conservationist you know to be honoured at the Ontario Federation Anglers and Hunters 84th Annual General Meeting.Choose a category, and let a conservationist know their work is noticed and appreciated.There are many categories of awards,and you do not need to be a member to nominate someone,nor to win many of the awards. Here are the OFAH Conservation Award Categories:
OFAH Conservation Awards Categories
- Professional who in a professional capacity has made the most significant contribution to conservation and the advancement of responsible hunting and angling in 2011.- R. G. Morgan Professional Conservation Award
- Youth Educator who made the greatest contribution to conservation education as a professional or a volunteer during 2011- Larry Wallace Memorial Award
- Hunting Education - for outstanding involvement in the development and/or delivery of Ontario's Hunter Education Program, and/or promotion of Ontario's Hunting Heritage during 2011.-Ontario Hunting Heritage Award
- OFAH Junior Club most engaged in conservation initiatives in 2011- Ministry of Natural Resources Junior Conservation Award
- OFAH Junior Member who made the most outstanding contribution to conservation in 2011 - OFAH Heritage Junior Award
How to Place A Nomination for the OFAH Conservation Awards
Anyone can submit a nomination! Simply provide the name of the club or individual, the award, a description of their achievements, any media stories, testimonials, photos, or other supporting materials that may be available.
The following nominations however, need to be sent to your OFAH zone secretary for forwarding to OFAH head office. Please contact your zone for the deadline.
- OFAH Member judged to have done the most outstanding work for conservation as a volunteer in 2011- Gord Blake Memorial Award
- OFAH Club that made the most outstanding contribution to conservation in 2011 - Mary Pickford Trophy One of the Federation's oldest and most renowned awards.
Whom will you nominate? If you are nominating someone from our rural area,please tell us about their achievements,so we may highlight them in an article. Just email http:/scr.im/omemee
Submission deadline is Monday, January 16, 2012. Don't delay!
For more information, please contact Mark Cousins, at 705-748-6324 ext 233 or mark_cousins@ofah.org.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
OFAH Welcomes New Minister Returning Forestry to MNR ~
Thunder Bay-Superior North MPP takes on Ministry of Natural Resources ~
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is pleased the new provincial cabinet will include a northern Ontario-based Minister of Natural Resources. Michael Gravelle, representing Thunder Bay-Superior North, will move over from Minister of Northern Development and Mines, and will bring with him Forestry. In 2009, Forestry was moved to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, a decision that received mixed reviews among the outdoors community.
Friday, October 7, 2011
OFAH: Hunting Camp Safety Advice ~
OFAH Advise: Make Your Hunt Camp as Safe as Your Home!
Smoke Alarms and CO Detectors Save Lives
OFAH remind hunters,and rural homeowners to put fire safety precautions into practice away from home to, in their recent press release. I
t is fall hunting season and across the province, thousands of hunters are taking up temporary residence in their camps and cabins. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and the City of Kawartha Lakes Fire Service remind hunters and others enjoying their rural properties to put the same fire prevention measures into place at their cabins as they have at home.
’Time at the camp is a precious opportunity to recharge our batteries and enjoy our hunting traditions with friends and family," said Mike Reader, OFAH Executive Director. "Hunters are extremely responsible when it comes to firearms safety, and we need to be just as safety-minded when it comes to protecting ourselves, our loved ones, and our natural surroundings from the devastation of a fire.’
OFAH:Fire Safety Tips
The following tips will help ensure a safe, enjoyable stay at the camp or cabin:
- Ensure there are working smoke alarms and change the battery at least once a year
- Solve nuisance alarms by installing a smoke alarm with a hush button
- Ensure wood stoves and propane appliances are installed to code requirements
- Keep combustibles well away from stoves and propane fired appliances
- If it is necessary to plug extension cords into appliances, ensure they are of a gauge capable of handling the electrical load.
Hunting Camp Fires Difficult to Reach
‘Fires at remote properties such as hunt camps and cabins are challenging for firefighters to reach. In case a fire does break out, ensure everyone gets out safely by having working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector on each floor,’ said CKL Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst. ‘You may have only two to three minutes to escape, so commit to making your camp as safe as your home.’
’To learn more about fire prevention, visit www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca/fire.
About OFAH
With over 100,000 members, subscribers and supporters, and 670 member clubs, the OFAH is the province's largest non-profit, fish and wildlife conservation-based organization, and the VOICE of anglers and hunters. For more information, visit www.ofah.org.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Local OFAH Outdoors Show Wins Lifetime Achievement Award!
Angler & Hunter Television Wins Lifetime Achievement Award!
Since 1994, Angler & Hunter Television has actively promoted fishing and hunting across Canada. Viewers have enjoyed eighteen seasons of the fast-paced, high-energy, program while learning about the conservation of our natural resources.When Wild TV invited fans to vote on their favourite Outdoors TV shows,Angler & Hunter Television netted a Lifetime achievement award.Second Grizzly Awarded to Popular Outdoors Show
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
