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 […]
by David Marrack While much of shooting culture in Canada focuses on the more modern side of things, there are those that prefer a more refined era of shooting, one in which the very concept of a metallic cartridge was new and wonderful technology. For one range member, this interest has not only given him […]
by Don Senft, Vice President Operations Once again, it’s time to add your voice to the ScrapC21 Campaign. We wanted to once again remind all our members of the critical requirement to add your voices to the ongoing effort to scrap the Liberals purely political anti-firearms Bill C21 that so unfairly targets law abiding firearms […]
As anyone shooting in the last week can attest to, autumn is finally with us, and winter will not be far behind. As that daunting prospect looms on the horizon for all but the hardiest of shooters, we would like to remind everyone to check their gear, and think about the weather when they visit […]
by Wayne Zaccarelli Blacktail deer antlers from deer taken during the 2022 hunting season within Region 1 (Vancouver Island) will be accepted until February 28th, 2023 for entry in the largest antlers competition. Black bear skull entries from the spring and fall 2022 seasons will also be accepted until the same date for the club […]
by Don Senft, Vice President Operations On November 22 in Ottawa, the committee for National Security and Public Safety, also known as SECU, met at the conclusion of two months of expert and public testimony with regard to Bill C21 in order to review and ratify proposed amendments to the Bill. Shockingly at this meeting, […]
