Cougars in the NorthwestGord EllisMay 3, 2021 by Gord EllisMay 3, 2021 As forest creatures go, the cougar is among the most mysterious. Although an apex predator, they are also a cat, which means they can hide...
April Fishing OptionsGord EllisApril 1, 2021 by Gord EllisApril 1, 2021 April is an odd month for the angler in northwestern Ontario. It is the tail end of winter, yet there is the promise of spring...
Late Ice OptionsGord EllisFebruary 25, 2021 by Gord EllisFebruary 25, 2021 For some of us, the end of winter is often greeted with a sigh of relief. As an angler, it is tempting to just pray...
The Fishing Boat: Some High-tech Add-onsGord EllisJanuary 28, 2021 by Gord EllisJanuary 28, 2021 For many of us, fishing and boats are a magical pairing. Yes, you can work parts of a lake from the shore, or from a...
Antler Scoring with Dave NuttallGord EllisJanuary 5, 2021January 11, 2021 by Gord EllisJanuary 5, 2021January 11, 2021 Most hunters hit the field each fall for one reason and that is to harvest meat. The term “trophy hunter” gets bandied around a lot...
2020: The Good, Bad and UglyGord EllisNovember 24, 2020 by Gord EllisNovember 24, 2020 As we approach the end of 2020, it is a good time to look back and take stock. I don’t think any of us could...
Moose and deer numbers may improveGord EllisOctober 28, 2020 by Gord EllisOctober 28, 2020 The past decade has been a time of change for moose and deer populations in Northwestern Ontario. At the beginning of the 2000s, both moose...
Fall Steelhead BasicsGord EllisOctober 2, 2020 by Gord EllisOctober 2, 2020 When the days shorten and the leaves start to change, many anglers put their rods and reels away for the season. However, autumn is a...