Gord Ellis

Feb 10, 2025 | oodmag.com | Gord Ellis

Fishing gear can be like an addictive drug. The more you have the more you want. All the boxes and hampers of tackle can get to be an issue, however, when it’s time to plan an excursion. So, what are some must-haves? Here is a guide to keeping your gear light. Generally, if I’m going on a fly-in, I will bring two rods and three reels to cover most angling situations:Spinning all arounder: You will want a rod and reel that are both sensitive, versatile, and durable.

Dec 9, 2024 | oodmag.com | Gord Ellis

The November morning was a bit warmer than I would have liked, but there was no wind. I was set up in a ground blind on the edge of a field, looking at a corner where deer had been entering the field. It was late in the rut, and my trail camera had recorded a couple bucks making semi-regular appearances, mostly at night. However, the large herd of does nearby was keeping them close. As first light appeared, I glassed the edge of the field looking for animals.

Nov 26, 2024 | oodmag.com | Gord Ellis

As a kid, I was absolutely fascinated with my grandfather Ora Ellis’ hunting clothes. Gramps was a keen deer and moose hunter and dressed the part. He had thick, red wool pants with suspenders that were the most beautiful things I’d ever seen. On top, he wore a black and red checked jacket, which was the typical hunting gear of the day. My grandfather disliked hats, but usually wore a flap-style.

Oct 23, 2024 | oodmag.com | Gord Ellis

The awesome size and majesty of the moosemakes it both the greatest of Ontario’s hunting animals and the most challenging. There are few moose hunts that don’t include great highs and some serious lows. Yet, they all make for memorable experiences. Sometimes you get a moose, often you don’t. Each hunt is unique. I did not grow up in a moose-hunting house. Gord Sr. was a deer hunter, but hunting the swamp donkey was not on his radar.

Sep 27, 2024 | oodmag.com | Gord Ellis

If you spend much time hunting, you’ve likely enjoyed some quality time in forestry industry-created cutovers. No two cutovers are alike, and hunters never forget the really good ones. Over the years, I’ve spent hundreds of days in logging cuts, sometimes gazing at the endless emptiness, and also witnessing incredible sights. There is a certain smell to a cutover that’s hard to articulate; when you smell it, you know it. It makes me think of hunting.