Here's a little trick to assist you in finding out if your battery is dead. Take a AA, AAA, D or C battery, drop it on a table or hard surface if it bounces it's dead, if it doesn't bounce it's good. Here's a video to demonstrate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Hro4Ud7-I
EcoLog Homes is comprised of passionate and dedicated people who enjoy what we do. We are devoted to supplying a top-quality product at an affordable price. Because of this commitment, EcoLog Homes is always working towards design improvements and material savings, all of which directly benefit our customers. EcoLog Homes combines traditional features with modern interior design.
Our framework allows customization, within some key parameters to allow for efficient production and construction.
With over 20 pre-defined kits, from the small footprint of 672 sq ft to a double-wing floor plan of more than 2,000 sq ft, as well as the ultimate flexibility of design with our custom plans, your dream can be a reality with an EcoLog Home kit.
EcoLog kits mainly use Eastern hemlock from Haliburton Forest, a 100,000-acre sustainable forest. Haliburton Forest owns and operates four sawmills, and it is the single largest employer in Haliburton County. This means that when you buy an EcoLog kit, you are buying locally grown and locally-manufactured wood, supporting local jobs and the local environment.
To take a look at some of their layouts click here, https://www.ecologhomes.ca/build-your-own-log-home-plans, they also build micro cabins and bunkies https://www.ecologhomes.ca/micro-log-cabin-kit
One of Southwestern Ontario's best kept secrets for bird watching and the fall Migration of Raptors is Holiday Beach Conservation Area. https://www.essexregionconservation.ca/conservation-areas This Conservation Area is located along Lake Erie, just east of Amherstburg. If you find yourself fighting the crowds at Point Pelee, make the short half hour drive to this park. During the fall the migration of Raptors is a spectacle to be witnessed by anyone. The peak season is September 15-25 for Broad wings, however other species can be observed also. The Holiday Beach Migration Observatory operates their own website which can be fond here https://hbmo.ca/ Be sure to visit this park spring or fall, you won't be disappointed.
If you ever find yourself out in the bush with no light, you can make a simple bushcraft candle with very little in the way of tools or supplies. This video shows you how to get it done. https://www.tiktok.com/@woodsboundoutdoors/video/7346390588717157675?_r=1&_t=8koTPo9RQ5m
Wanting to make a map of your property and surrounding area? Visit this website https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/Natural_Heritage/index.html?viewer=Natural_Heritage.Natural_Heritage&locale=en-CA
Choose the appropriate layers you wish to be shown on the map; and be sure to toggle or
move the cursor at the bottom left of the layers to show the imagery.
Headed out fishing and not sure where you want to go fishing in Ontario? Not sure of what you may catch in which lake? Looking for fish stocking information for your favourite lake? Be sure to check out the Ontario Provincial Governments website Fish On-Line https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/fishonline/Index.html?viewer=FishONLine.FishONLine&locale=en-CA Here you can zoom in on the map to quite a few lakes and find the species you will encounter, fish stocking information , GPS coordinates etc. I have found that some lakes I've fished not all species were listed. Have fun and explore some new fishing spots this year.
Sail Outdoors Stores in Ontario are having a sale on hunting and fishing equipment; 15% off quite a few items. If you're looking for turkey gear, decoys, rods reels, trolling motors, fishing reels, be sure to get in before inventory is gone and the sale is over. For hunting clearance click here https://www.sail.ca/en/clearance/hunting fishing clearance click here https://www.sail.ca/en/clearance/fishing
When you’re in the back country with your utv, atv, truck or jeep you want to be prepared for any emergency that comes along. Stuck in the mud, can’t make it up a hill, or worse yet you rolled your vehicle on its roof. You want a snatch block recovery system with you. This will not only allow you to get out of that situation, it will also give you the ability to redirect the direction of pull, and give you a mechanical advantage; and also save the life and strain on your winch. There are many snatch blocks available for different weights etc, I have provided a link to a good package here https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07Q5J3JSD/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07Q5J3JSD&pd_rd_w=IyvNJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.d8c43617-c625-45bd-a63f-ad8715c2c055&pf_rd_p=d8c43617-c625-45bd-a63f-ad8715c2c055&pf_rd_r=PM8F02Q55ACM2CTFE1BS&pd_rd_wg=KIoP0&pd_rd_r=80e99fbe-0319-4bd6-82ce-a6dff5491da1&s=automotive&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw A search online will provide many options for you. I have also provided a link to a video of how to connect and use a snatch block properly here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2uc4Ahp0zQ.
People looking for employment in the outdoors in most cases don't realize that there are thousands of jobs posted everyday; however most are posted January - April. In this article I will provide a bunch of websites I have found useful throughout my career working in the Outdoors. Every Municipality in Ontario and throughout Canada posts jobs here are two websites to watch https://canadamunicipaljobs.com/ and https://www.amo.on.ca/jobs The Ontario Parks association also posts jobs regularly and can be found here https://ontarioparksassociation.wildapricot.org/EmploymentOpportunities The 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario post their jobs almost daily and can be found at this site https://conservationontario.ca/careers All province of Ontario jobs can be found at this site and also are updated daily https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Jobs.aspx?Language=English If you're looking for a job with the Federal Government here is the link https://www.canada.ca/en/shared-services/corporate/careers.html?utm_campaign=ssc-spc-recruitment-campaign-23-24&utm_medium=sem&utm_source=ggl&utm_content=ad-text-en&utm_term=federal%20job%20postings&adv=2324-530150&id_campaign=21019609635&id_source=157672334854&id_content=690995877075&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiArrCvBhCNARIsAOkAGcWtmIycXNyuUha5wTgAqEnQ6jsKzAvkBuLXvgWbpFrOD-BsNTPv2bUaAjFKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Provincial jobs across Canada can be found by visiting the appropriate Province and searching their career websites https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/related-provincial-territorial-government-sites.html Parks Canada jobs can be found at this site https://parks.canada.ca/agence-agency/emplois-jobs
Don't be afraid to apply, but ensure you follow any requirements or suggestions on how to apply. I have assisted many people in finding their dream job, working for the Ministry of Forests in BC, Parks Canada in Revelstoke, the Yukon Government and many more. Good Luck and happy job hunting
In my opinion iHunter App is one of the best I have found for the amount of information and useful features. Yes there is a subscription fee; however if you want a direct link to the WMU hunting regs, aerial photography which is up to date, the ability to mark stands, have the app track you on all trails, and have a visual representation of where your trails go on your property or on crown land this is the app for you. It shows you private land, crown land and many other layers. I have provided some screen shots of some of the features so you get an idea of what I''m talking about. It's also handy for locating property lines or corners of your lot. it shows you where you are in relation to property lines etc. I use this app quite a bit and have found it to be well worth the annual fee.
I've owned a Princecraft boat for over 20 years, and have had a lifetime of memories in that boat. It is only a 14ft and I bought it used in British Columbia. I've been in the Pacific Ocean with it and fished so many lakes in both BC and Ontario I can't even remember all their names. What I love about Princecraft boats is the quality of the boats, their quick ability to get up on plane and their retention of value. Its come time to possibly upgrade to a larger boat with a few more features and a better level of comfort, as well as being able to take more people and fish and explore this wonderful Provinces waterways. I'm looking at possibly the Amarok pictured below but haven't committed to this boat. I'm thinking a new Princecraft is coming to a lake near me....lol
If you're looking for a good little knife for either hunting or fishing this is one well constructed knife, and holds a very sharp edge. It is available in both a fixed blade and a folder. I use mine constantly for everything.
The leupold VX-R 1.25 -4.0 fibre optic red dot scope, with adjustable intensity is one awesome little scope. Most hunters go with a 3-9 scope, but what they forget to consider is when hunting deer, bear or moose in Ontario a lot of your shots are under 100 yards. With the lower number and the fibre optic redicle it allows for quick target acquisition and no need to find your cross hairs in low light situations. Just put the dot on the animal and pull the trigger. With the zoom to 4.0 this allows easy target acquisition up to at least 200 yards; what more do you need? This is one awesome scope, with excellent eye relief, clarity is amazing, and guaranteed for life. Check it out at your local Sail Store in Ontario, they retail for around $859.00
The Tikka T3 Battue is an excellent gun for hunting in Ontario. This gun is made for quick target aquisition and is short, light and an awesome go to choice; especially if you want a gun with open sights. It sports a long rear sight with fibre optic sights on either side of the rear sight, and a fibre optic hooded front sight. The gun is available in either a wood or synthetic stock, and my personal choice would be .308 I would have no problems carrying this and confidently making shots up to 150 yards, which covers off most of the situations you will come across in Ontario. They retail for about $859.00 and can be purchased at Sail stores in Ontario.
If the Liberal Government in Ontario is serious about reducing global warming how about you take some of that money you will collect through the "Carbon Tax " on fuel and cut a cheque to property owners who maintain large acreages of forest, wetlands and in general green space. Give them an incentive to continue to be the stewards of these properties, give them rebates to plant more trees....to offset the Carbon Footprint" you are creating in the City of Toronto.
Well finally the Ministry of Natural Resources has come to their senses. It only took an overwhelming number of human/bear conflicts, cottages being broken into, who knows how many calf moose being predated before they woke up. We own 500 acres in northern Ontario, 30 years ago we never saw bears nor did we see any sign of bears. They were there just not the numbers we currently have. Our moose population was very healthy but gradually over 20 years that population has dropped off also, lots of cows and bulls but not that many calves. In order to manage populations of wildlife, you first need to have accurate information on populations, and you also need to realize what is adversely impacting those populations. I might also add that the decline in moose population is not directly linked to hunting as being successful for an adult tag is virtually impossible. So the ministry continues to issue calf tags, in order to continue to collect revenue. This on top of black bear predation on moose calves leaves minimal success of calf moose to reach adulthood. Lets hope that better management of our natural resources starts to occur in the near future.
Burt Lake Lodge is located in Northern Ontario near Kirkland Lake offering full service cabins with kitchens and living areas. Their rates are more than reasonable and the fishing, hunting and solitude is the stuff that creates life long memories. There are over 200 lakes and streams in the area offering prime small mouth bass, herring, whitefish, ling,walleye,northern pike,brook trout,aurora trout, lake trout, rainbow trout and splake. The hunting is also phenomenal, just check out some of the photos on their website Burt Lake Lodge So don't hesitate to contact them, they also provide quading, canoeing, and just getting away from it all, I know I'll be booking another trip.
Sail Oshawa is now selling PSE Compound Bows, the Vision, and the Momentum are two of the models they are carrying. They also have some smaller PSE Compound Bows suitable for youth. Make sure to visit the store and check out the PSE Bows upstairs in the hunting department.
Sail Oshawa has received some ruger 10/22's as of February 6, 2014. If you're looking for a Ruger 10/22, either the Ruger 10/22 Sporter, or the Ruger 10/22 Carbine with laminate stock Sail Oshawa just got some into inventory. They won't last long so if you've been looking I'd get into the store ASAP.
Learn how you can contribute to healthy forests in Ontario and get a property tax reduction when you follow an approved Managed Forest Plan ...
