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Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus The Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus is open to all Members of Parliament and Senators who are intereste Larry Bagnell, MP (LIB).

Co-Chaired by Bob Zimmer, MP (CON) and Ken McDonald, MP (LIB), the Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus is a non-partisan group of Members of Parliament and Senators which represent the Canadian heritage activities of hunting, fishing, sport shooting and trapping. Our Co-Vice Chairs are Brendan Hanley, MP (LIB) and Chris Lewis, MP (CON). As an all-party caucus, the goal is to preserve and promote these pu

rsuits, protect them in law, and ensure that traditional outdoor heritage activities remain available to all Canadians. Millions of rural and urban Canadians of all political affiliations, backgrounds, ages and abilities contribute over $10 billion annually to the national economy, and support over 100,000 jobs through fishing and hunting activities. The Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus was founded in 2006 by Garry Breitkreuz, MP (CON), now retired, and Hon.

24/07/2025
07/06/2025

OTTAWA: We hosted the 12th Annual Day at the Range this week.

Members of Parliament, Senators and Parliamentary staff get to experience safely handling fi****ms and have fun sport-shooting.

The Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus advocates for sport-shooters, hunters, fishers and trappers, working together across party lines.

Thanks to all who volunteered to make the day our best yet!

29/05/2025

11th Annual Day at the Range
Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus Co-Chairs Bob Zimmer and Ken McDonald welcomed Members of Parliament from all parties, along with their staff, to a fun-filled day of sport shooting and friendly competition.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this the best Day at the Range yet!

Happy National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Day! Ten years ago, as Member of Parliament, was proud to vote for my frien...
19/09/2023

Happy National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Day!

Ten years ago, as Member of Parliament, was proud to vote for my friend and former colleague MP Rick Norlock’s private member’s bill that established a National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day to be celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September.

As Canadians, we understand the importance of conservation, and those who hunt and fish for recreation or for food understand the need to manage this activity properly so it will be something that can be enjoyed for generations to come.

I hope you all had the chance to enjoy Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Day 2023!

Bob Zimmer
Co-Chair Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus

08/06/2023

10th ANNUAL DAY AT THE RANGE: Watch as MPs from the Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus and staff, representing all political parties, enjoy a day of sports shooting competition and fun. Thanks to all who made it the best day ever!

PARLIAMENTARY OUTDOOR CAUCUS: Co-Chairs Bob Zimmer MP and Ken McDonald, Co-Vice Chairs Brendan Hanley and Chris Lewis MP...
29/03/2023

PARLIAMENTARY OUTDOOR CAUCUS: Co-Chairs Bob Zimmer MP and Ken McDonald, Co-Vice Chairs Brendan Hanley and Chris Lewis MP, along with other members, welcomed avid angler and long-time host of the "Real Fishing Show" Bob Izumi's Real Fishing as a newly inducted honorary caucus member at the 2023 Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus AGM.

We heard a presentation about the 30 by 30 agenda, which has resulted in arbitrary closures restricting Canadians' access to fishing, hunting, or other outdoor activities.

Thank you to all the members who came out today.

Happy National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day 2022 from the Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus!
17/09/2022

Happy National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day 2022 from the Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus!

OTTAWA: We are pleased to see that the concerns we outlined in our letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack l...
13/09/2022

OTTAWA: We are pleased to see that the concerns we outlined in our letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack last week were taken seriously and that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service listened to stakeholders when coming to this science-based decision to revise its ruling.

This decision will not only provide American hunters with clear guidelines when returning to the United States, it will also help to ensure Canada’s outdoor tourism industry, including our hunting guides and outfitters, have a successful season after years of economic hardship due to COVID restrictions.

On behalf of Canada's Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus, we want to thank all those who brought this issue to our attention. It is gratifying to see this conclude with a common-sense decision to reverse the blanket import ban.

URGENT: Here is the letter that our Co-Chairs Bob Zimmer MP and Ken McDonald sent to the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vi...
09/09/2022

URGENT: Here is the letter that our Co-Chairs Bob Zimmer MP and Ken McDonald sent to the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking to reverse the unnecessary and unscientific decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban waterfowl harvested in Canada by hunters into the US.

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