Gord Ellis

Gord Ellis is a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, Ontario and a full time journalist, broadcaster, professional angler and guide. He is the senior editor of Ontario Out of Doors magazine, Canada's best read fishing and hunting magazine. Gord is a regular on CBC radio's Superior Morning and writes a monthly column on Ontario for the Northern Wilds magazine, in Minnesota. He has written over a thousand feature articles and columns for publications as diverse as Sentier Chasse Peche, in Quebec, the Financial Post and the Globe and Mail. He is a long time member of the Outdoor Writers of Canada and has won better than 25 national awards for his writing and photography. In 2018, Gord was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wisconsin.

More Articles By Gord Ellis

First Deer Hunt

The author shares his son's first successful deer hunt

Winter Moose Hunt

This Was a Trip to Remember

A Buck Tale

November in Sunset Country is prime time for big bucks.

Cornfield Bears

An Effective Way to Hunt Ontario Black Bears

Spring Prospects for Northwestern Ontario Bruins

The Return of the Spring Black Bear Hunt in Nipigon/Black Sturgeon

Nipigon Moose

Where 60-inch Racks are Taken Each Year

Trophy Deer Hunts in Thunder Bay

Gord Ellis reveals one of Northwest Ontario's most overlooked trophy hunts.

Blueberry Bruin

For a truly thrilling hunt, stalking bears in berries is a good place to start

Hunting Water for Moose

A Thrilling Way to Fill a Tag in Ontario

Northwest Deer

Four Places to Hunt in Sunset Country

Rattling and Calling

Attracting Large Bucks Takes More Than Luck

Snow Hunt for Moose

Late Season Hunt for Moose in Ontario

Wild Turkey & A Blind

A Ground Blind is An Exciting Way to Hunt

Trail Camera 101

A Few Things to Consider When Using a Trail Cam

Ground Blind for Deer

Why You Should Use Ground Them

Setting up for Bear

Stacking the Odds in Your Favour

Spring Scouting

Making the Difference in the Upcoming Season

Stalking Late Bucks

Late Season Hunting Has Its Advantages

Understanding the Whitetail Rut

Simple tactics for a successful deer hunt.

Fall Moose Hunting

Try These 6 Tips to Help You Get Your Moose