Outdoor Canada

02/10/2026

Now on press, our November-December 2026 issue is chock full of great reads, awesome tips, excellent photography and more. And that cover! Kudos to wildlife photographer and writer Mark Raycroft for his keen eye. Enjoy, friends!

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01/10/2026

A heads up for all our perch-loving Ontario friends!

✅ Save the date, the Orillia Perch Festival returns to Port of Orillia, April 23 through 25, 2027 - with prizes up until Saturday, May 8! 🐟

Tickets will be available this fall 🍂

See you there 🎣



Port of Orillia⚓️☀️ Orillia & Lake Country Tourism Orillia Chamber of Commerce

30/09/2026

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign! Here's how to correctly interpret whitetail rubs, tracks, droppings, scrapes and more this fall.

Advertisement A lot has changed in the world of whitetail hunting over the years, except for one thing: the deer themselves, and the clues they leave behind. Understanding deer sign such as rubs, scrapes and tracks is key to predicting whitetail movement patterns, which in turn forms the backbone of...

25/09/2026

Do you listen to music while you fish? Angler Alyssa Lloyd makes the case for fishing tunes.

Advertisement If you grew up as I did, you’ll remember being told to stay quiet and be still if you wanted to catch a sunfish or get a peek at the tadpoles swimming beneath the dock. As a kid, though, I loved loud noises—and making them. However hard it was for my parents to instill them in me, ...

23/09/2026

New to big-game hunting? Our guide is here to help you select just the right r***e, ammo and scope.

Advertisement A young lad approached me the other day and asked what r***e he needed to start hunting deer. Despite today’s world of unlimited options, he was in an informational vacuum because he didn’t know anyone who hunted. His question reminded me of my own less than auspicious beginnings o...

22/09/2026

What's the key to catching trophy brook trout? Contributor Jon R. Remus gets the goods from brook trout guru Randy Beamish.

Advertisement A fixture on northern Ontario’s Nipigon River system, Randy Beamish has a reputation as a fly-fishing guru for trophy brook trout, inspiring both seasoned anglers and beginners alike. What sets him apart is his ability to merge technical expertise with an intuitive understanding of a...

21/09/2026

To catch more fall fish with fly gear, you need to adjust your entire approach. Our Scott Gardner explains how (and why).

Advertisement Come autumn, many Canadian fly anglers are ready to hang up their waders for the year, but fall fly fishing can still be very good. Cooler water temperatures invigorate fish after the summer heat, while reduced angling pressure means they’re also less spooky. Plus, pre-winter or pre-...

18/09/2026

Get your camo on, Alberta!

17/09/2026

Buckle up! A cautionary tale about the importance of treestand safety.

Advertisement November 11, 2020, started out like most other deer-hunting mornings during the rut in Manitoba. Four inches of snow had dropped overnight, and I was excited to get into one of my treestands, 23 feet up a white spruce. The rut was ramping up, and I’d seen a fair bit of buck movement ...