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First-time Ont. hunters soon required to pass an exam Ontario is tightening up its hunting licence regulations in an attempt to make the sport even safer. The changes are aimed at educating hunters before they go out into the field. Under the new regulations, if you live in Ontario, haven't had a~resident's hunting licence since January 1, 1968 and want one, you'll have to pass Ontario's hunting licence examination -- even if you have a hunting licence from another province or country. A resident who has had a hunting licence or a hunter safety certificate issued in any other jurisdiction after January 1, 1968, was born after December 31, 1954, and fails the examination, must complete the Ontario safety training course, if not previously taken, before reapplying. These amendments to the Ontario hunting regulations -- effective July 1, 1983 -- com- plemert the ministry's hunter education program which aims to upgrade and improve the knowledge and skills of Ontario's hunters. "What we're trying to do, of course, is to reduce the number of hunting accidents -- and if statistics are any indication, we're suc- ceeding,' Natural Resources Minister Alan Pope said. "In 1961, 36 hunters were killed and 118 were injured as a result of careless hunting -- 20 years later, three were killed and 34 were injured." The success of the hunter education program -- which began in 1957 -- has been largely due to the dedication of voluntary hunter education instructors who conduct the training courses. Certified by the ministry, the instructors -- many of them members of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters -- have already trained more than 500,000 prospective hunters. Big prizes in Big Fish Contest Silver anniversary of the "Molson" Big Fish Contest easts off on the 15th day of April, and will celebraté with the addition of a new catch and live release category. The 25 year old contest, operated by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, has over $35,000 in cash and prizes to be won. Anglers can win 18 Evinrude electric trolling motors and 270 Mitchell rod and reel combinations, plus up to $600 cash in each of nine species categories. In addition to these awards, an honour award will be sent to each entrant whose fish meet the minimum standards in both the regular and a new live release category. The live release category is a special ad- dition to this year's contest which will enable those sportsmen that catch and release fish, the opportunity of entering the contest. The only difference is you will have to carry a camera and measuring tape in your tackle box to be able to adequately complete the entry form. Each fish can only be entered in one category or the other but offers a con- servation oriented alternative to the angler. This year, the coho and chinook will be combined into one salmon category. Leading fish scientists have determined it is becoming more and more difficult to distinguish bet- ween the two species without doing an in- ternal examination. The increasing similarities between the salmon are presumed to be the result of similar habitats being shared by both species. All fish may be entered in one of the following nine categories and those reaching the minimum length or weight requirements listed are eligible to win a_ personalized commemorative 25th anniversary plaque. CATCH CATCH AND LIVE AND KEEP RELEASE Largemouth Bass 5 pounds 20 inches Northern Pike 15 pounds 40 inches Walleye 8 pounds 28 inches Rainbow Trout 6 pounds 24 inches Salmon (Coho and Chinook) 12 pounds 29 inches Smallmouth Bass 4 pounds 19 inches Maskinonge 20 pounds 45 inches Lake Trout 15 pounds 32 inches Speckled Trout 3 pounds 19 inches -Ontario's most prestigious fishing contest has attained international recognition. All entries are subject to Ontario Fishing Regulations. The entry forms for 1983 are available at most tackle shops, lodges, taxidermists, Evinrude dealerships, "ANGLER & HUNTER" magazine or direct from The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Box 28, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6Y5. Seed lawns Spring is a good time to reseed worn areas of the lawn which suffered from disease, insect or excessive travel during eh past growing season. The soil should be worked up to a depth of 10 centimetres to 15 centimetres (four in- ches to six inches) levelled, some fertilizer added and worked in lightly and then a good grade of seed applied. Lightly cover the seed by raking and keep the soil constantly moist for rapid seed germination. NOTICE Midland Figure a _-- Club Elections annual General Meeting Midland Arena April 14, 1983 7:30p.m. Centennial s--eeeeee- Waterfowl viewing day On Sunday April 17, 1983, a waterfowl viewing day will be held at Tiny Marsh Provincial Wildlife Area. Each _ spring thousands of ducks and geese return to Canada from their enviable winters in the south. On their northward flight to the nesting grounds, many waterfowl will stop to feed and rest at Tiny Marsh. To assist visitors in seeing this exciting spectable, staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources will be available all day. Viewing stations will be set up at several locations to help visitors with waterfowl iden- tification. The highlight of the day will be a dyke hike commencing at the Interpretive Centre at 9:00 a.m. In addition, slides and movies will be shown at specified times throughout the day. To compliment nature's show, local artists have been in- vited to display and sell their masterpieces in the Interpretive Centre. Tiny Marsh also has 7 kilometers of dykes, a self guiding nature trail and Appliance HWY 93, MIDLAND Now. . «You can enjoy S Tw Ss 70 channels of television with our MICRO--TECH Satellite '2650. Home Demonstrations & Terms available for full details complete with board- walk, two~ lookout towers and a viewing mound. Three goose ponds and 4 hectares of goose pasture grace the property, so you won't HANDY ANDY RETIRED? lines. see everything on your first visit. troduction to Marsh will entice you to through the changing seasons. G.J. "Robbie" Robillard SAYS WHO Now that I'm at Handy Andy's Auto Centre (six days a week) come on over and say Hello, and meet my staff. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the house and browse around. Handy Andy offers a complete service for your Auto; e Tune ups e Brakes e Mufflers And for the do-it-yourselfer; ' e Parts e Filters © Oils Many household products are now available and we will be adding more Itis ourintention to grow and have aplace for you, the customer, to shop in confidence for your many needs. | hope to bring 20 years of experience as a former IGA owner, 15 years as operator of the M.S. Georgian Queen (and a few years of local politics) to develop our Handy Andy Auto Centre. Shop Canadian i SOCSSOOCOCOCOSOS Admission is Free: Plan to join us for half an hour or the whole day. Pack a lunch, binoculars and camera. Don't forget to wear a pair Of boots for hiking. This in- Tiny the marsh e Transmissions e Air Conditioning e Valve jobs, etc... e Body fillers e Tools, etc... SEE YOU SOON, Yours truly, G.J. "Robbie" Robillard HANDY AnoY Hy, ASSOCIATE STORE 526-3191 132 Main St. Penetanguishene, Ont. 549-3151 Friday, April 8, 1983, Page 17