Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association

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Black Powder

Some of the VFGPA members are Black Powder firearm enthusiasts. This segment of our club are known as the Malahat Marauders. A very active group that proudly promote the Heritage of our Country.

The Malahat Marauders reenact the mid-1800s fur trading era by dressing in period costume and using firearms commonly-used during fur trading times. Some of the members set up primitive camps with canvas tents and do their cooking over open fires. Black Powder firearms used by the Malahat Marauders are either Flintlock or Percussion muzzle loading rifles, trade guns, pistols and shot guns. Back in olden times the savvy use of "Knife and Hawk" (throwing knife and tomahawk) were also integral skills for survival.

The Malahat Outdoor Centre features a great walking trail course for Black Powder firearms as well as Knife and Hawk..

Black Powder Events

Each month Black Powder shoots are hosted at the Malahat Outdoor Centre on fourth Saturday of every month. There are also THREE major Black Powder events during the year:

• Spring Thaw Shoot - Held the fourth Saturday & Sunday of March
• Rendezvous - Takes place on the long weekend in August
• Turkey Shoot - Held the fourth Saturday and Sunday of November