by Cheryl Henley, SIAS Director Despite our first Match of the season, scheduled for March 5th, being cancelled, the SIAS season has continued full steam ahead! It’s rare that we cancel a Match, but with a snow report of 5 inches on the ground at the MP Range and the road up having limited accessibility, […]
by Don Senft, VP Operations The Colwood PPC club will be hosting its next semi annual Introduction to Handguns and PPC course on June 9th and 10th at the Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association. The course will take place on Friday evening in the clubhouse followed by a full day on the RP range […]
by Don Senft, VP Operations We have seen some challenges and misuse of the sign in at the range of late, so this article will serve as an important reminder to all members of our sign in rules and procedures. EVERY person accessing the property must sign in at the main gate, without exception. Enter […]
As a brief history, the annual VFGPA Gun and Antique fundraiser event commenced in 2018 and 2019 with 31 tables inside the clubhouse. Due to crowding and popularity the event expanded outdoors on the skeet/trap field which attracted more vendors. The last show attracted over 450 public attendees! Inside the clubhouse we showcased the various […]
With the beginning of spring, the AGM and Elections have also come around once more, with addresses from the Executive and discipline Directors, presentation of an award, and election of new discipline Directors and Executive members. Key among the Executive elected for the 2023-2024 year, our new President is Andrew Lemon (pictured, blue plaid shirt). […]
By Wayne Zaccarelli Halibut Regulations Effective 1 February 2023 until further notice, the recreational fishing for halibut will open coast-wide with the following measures in effect as noted below: Licensing: The 2022/2023 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licences and Conditions of Licence, are in effect until 31 March 2023. The 2023/2024 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licences […]
by Gary Kangas, Lifetime Member I am astonished that most parliamentarians, columnists, commentators and activists have not read Bill C21 and amendments to discover how cleverly crafted the legislation is. With provisions that will alter the civil liberties of all Canadians that includes you! An individual may be charged with a criminal offence with no […]
Competition for the six trophies is open to all VFGPA members who harvest Columbian Blacktail deer or Black bear within Region 1 (Vancouver Island sub-units 1-1 through 1-13). Only one deer was entered during the 2022 hunting season as follows: Doug Carter 140 lb. Nov. 10 Only one set of Blacktail antlers were submitted for […]
by Cormack Gates, Education Chair, Mid Island Castaways History In the spring of 1996 several fly fishing enthusiasts who happened to be shopping at The Village Angler fly shop in Qualicum Beach started a conversation about founding a fly fishing club. The first name considered by organizers was Parksville Qualicum Fly Fishers. A steering committee […]
by Wayne Zaccarelli New Elk Lake Fishing Dock: A new metal fishing dock was recently installed on Elk Lake. The Victoria Golden Rods & Reels, a BCWF member club, led a successful fundraising drive, in collaboration with World Fisheries Trust and the Rotary Club of Saanich. Funds for the dock were provided by the Capital […]
