The Ups and Downs of Ontario’s Deer Herd
My deer hunting career in northwestern Ontario began in the mid-1970s. In those days, whitetail deer east of Kenora and north of Minnesota were as...
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Northwestern Ontario has a Problem with its Moose
by Gord Ellis
Northwestern Ontario has a problem with its moose. There are fewer of them all the time, and the decline is noticeable to hunters and non-hunters...
Camo and Fashion
by Gord Ellis
Growing up a young man in northwestern Ontario, fashion wasn’t something that was always on the top of my radar screen. My mother, however, had...
The Resurgence of Black Bay
by Gord Ellis
As a young fishing fanatic growing up in Thunder Bay, I’d often dream about fishing the many bodies of water close to home. The mighty...
My Path to Guiding
by Gord Ellis
It was never my intention to be a part time guide. In fact, a couple early experiences with guiding actually scared me away from it...
There is Something About a Canoe…
by Gord Ellis
There is something about a canoe that allows for a great connection to water. In a canoe, you are practically sitting on the water, although...
Northern Trails: Understanding Crank Baits
by Gord Ellis
There was a time when crankbaits were a little exotic, a little clunky and not that usable. Some of the old time wooden cranks, like...
Northern Trails: Fishing Boat Essentials and Extras
by Gord Ellis
There was a time when outfitting your fishing boat meant putting an anchor in it. Or maybe a life jacket. For many years, the basic...