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their property, although the preferred option is no confrontation to begin with.
More often than not, campers
won’t have any trouble with bears, but knowledge is power, as I always say, and being prepared for anything might be your best line of defence.
GOBBLER HUNTING WE WILL GO!
The province’s wild turkey enthusiasts are busy working up their calls in time for the April 25 season opener. Thanks to wise management programs going more than nearly three decades, turkey numbers across the province have expanded exponentially.
The wild gobbler has evolved into one of the most prolific game species in Ontario, and they have adopted our region as their permanent home. According to government data, 8,272 wild
turkeys were harvested last spring, and another 240 in the fall season. Jakes composed 35 per cent of males harvested during the spring gobbler harvest, while female turkeys made up 57 per cent of the fall harvest. Successful turkey hunters are reminded that they must report their harvest no later than 12 noon the day after the bird was taken. Hunters may report their harvest online by selecting the reporting link at ontario. ca/harvestreporting or by calling 1 (800) 288-1155.
If you complete your report online, you can save or print the report you submitted as your record; or if you complete your report by telephone, record the confirmation number provided at the end of the call and keep it as a record that you have reported.
SPRINGTIME TRAIL-CAM TIPS Right now is one of my favourite times of year to establish new trail camera locations, but there are a few
variables one should keep in mind when monitoring game at this time of year. Visibility in the woods can and will change greatly as leaves begin to sprout. A natural-looking game trail that appears open and serves as an ideal spot for a camera to be installed may quickly close in with vegetation as spring growth progresses. Be aware of flora development as it may hinder an otherwise great trail camera location. When you do find that perfect spot, it is a wonderful time to capture wildlife imagery with game animals out exploring the woods in full force. Until next time, enjoy our renewable natural resources to their fullest and always remember to practise conservation.
Jeff Morrison is an award-winning Outdoor Writer, Blogger and author of six books. Keep an eye out on bookshelves for his latest release, The Canadian Berry Cookbook, coming out in May.
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