APR 13, 2020 —
Hello Everyone,
I listened today to an important radio show regarding Fishing and Hunting and what the situation is right now.
It was an update from
John Yakabuski the
Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and he joined Angelo (radio host) to discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting MNRF operations.
To listen to the radio please click on the link below:
https://fishncanada.com/radio/ontar...06M4boHw950gMGIEWYbihbKONa1w0CN9xY37vo33kzCBU
I took specific notes from the radio show for those that just want to quickly read straight facts.
So far the
2020 Ontario Fishing Season is a GO even with the threat of Covid19 and
hunting was mentioned as a
GO as well.
Here are the straight rules. Share them and abide by them please!
1) If you live on the lake or a river or have a permanent house on a lake or river yes you can fish provided you follow the 2 metre social distancing rule set by the Ontario government. This does not apply to seasonal cottages at this time unless it is your permanent home. However you could technically launch your boat from your seasonal property if that is the only launch you have.
2) If you have a friend that wants to launch their boat from your private property it’s okay but again you must follow the 2 metre social distance rule.
3) If you can find a launch that is open elsewhere, you are allowed to launch your boat, kayak, or canoe provided you follow these specific rules:
a) You must reside in the same household. (So a family living in the same house under the same roof or a couple living together under the same roof is allowed to go on their boat.)
b) 4 buddies for examples from different addresses are not allowed to be on the same boat as there is no way to ensure a 2 metre social distance.
c) If you are 2 people from different households and provided you can keep a 2 metre social distance on the boat, that’s okay. So 10 foot boat (NO), 12 foot + (YES)
d) We are all allowed to shore fish but you will need to keep 2 metre social distancing while doing so for example (two buddies) must keep 2 metre social distance at all times. If you’re from the same household you are allowed to be together.
e) Remember if you are two people that don’t reside in the same household you most likely have to take separate cars as it is not possible to follow the 2 metre social distancing rule in the vehicle.