July 15th, 2020 2020 Ontario Conservation Officer of the Year Temiskaming Shores – The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is pleased to announce that Mike Schenk has been selected as the 2020 Conservation Officer of the Year. Mike is part of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) North Bay Enforcement Unit working out of the New Liskeard …
2019 Ontario Conservation Officer of the Year
August 20, 2019 2019 Ontario Conservation Officer of the Year Owen Sound – The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is pleased to announce that Marco Grigio has been selected as the 2019 Conservation Officer of the Year. Marco currently works for the Thunder Bay Enforcement Unit. The Conservation Officer of the Year announcement was made at the OCOA annual general …
Wild Turkey Hunting Season
WILD TURKEY HUNTING SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) wants to wish all of Ontario’s wild turkey hunters a safe, enjoyable, and successful hunt. The 2019 spring wild turkey season in most of Ontario opens on April 25th and is a result of the reintroduction of wild turkeys to Ontario in the late 1980’s. …
Ice Fishing Season is Here
Ice Fishing Season is Here Many of Ontario’s thousands of lakes across the province are host to excellent ice fishing opportunities and many of Ontario’s angling enthusiasts are taking advantage of the great conditions after the recent cold weather. The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) would like to remind anglers and anyone venturing on to frozen water bodies to put …
Hunt Safe, Hunt Smart, Hunt Sober
Hunt Safe, Hunt Smart, Hunt Sober With the upcoming legalization of Cannabis on October 17th, 2018 the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) wants to take this opportunity to remind hunters to always practice safe, responsible and sober hunting. “The handling of a firearm is a very serious matter and safe handling can’t be stressed enough” says OCOA President Sean Cronsberry. …
Fall Boating – It Takes a Little Bit More Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fall Boating – It Takes A Little Bit More Care September 17th, 2018 – Toronto, ON — Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is not without its challenges that necessitate self-sufficiency and taking some additional precautions to keep from running into trouble. The Canadian Safe Boating …
Fall Salmon Migration
2018 Fall Salmon Migration Coming to a River Near You The month of September symbolizes the annual fall migration of salmon up some of Ontario’s rivers. Each year thousands of anglers descend on these water bodies in search of these magnificent fish. The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) wants to wish all Ontario anglers a safe and successful fall angling …
New Executive to Serve Association Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW EXECUTIVE TO SERVE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS The Ontario Conservation Officers Association is pleased to introduce its new executive members for the 2018-2020 term. Elections were held during the association’s annual general meeting held in Cornwall from July 26-28, 2018. The role of the executive is to manage the affairs of the association. The new executive began their …
Hooked on Life Jackets 2018
2018 Hooked on Life Jackets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CSBC & OCOA Team Up To Keep Ontario Anglers Safe on the Water June 25, 2018, Toronto, ON, — June 30th-July 8th marks National Fishing Week in Canada. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) want to remind anglers that wearing your lifejacket is even …
Stretching the Season – Boating Safety Into The Fall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fall Boating – It Takes A Little Bit More Care September 18th, 2017 – Toronto, ON — Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is not without its challenges that necessitate self-sufficiency and taking some additional precautions to keep from running into trouble. The Canadian …