With the 2024 AGM now behind us, I would like to thank all those that attended for doing so and taking an active part in our discussions, decisions, and community as a whole. For those that were not able to attend, there were a few motions passed that I would like to bring to your […]
In accordance with the Societies Act of BC, the Victoria Fish & Game Protective Association hereby gives notice of its 2024 Annual General Meeting. To be held on March 18, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Strawberry Vale Community Hall, 11 High Street, Victoria BC. Agenda as follows: Call meeting to order & acceptance […]
After another snowy, stormy January, we’d just like to make a public note of thanks to the staff at the Range, and their enduring hard work in keeping it a safe and enjoyable place for everyone in the Association. A large tree came down in one of the storms, causing significant damage to and around […]
The VFGPA mission and goals are clearly laid out on our website, i.e. to provide facilities for, and to promote, safe competitive sport, and recreational shooting, fishing, and hunting, while supporting the conservation of British Columbia’s natural resources: https://vfgpa.org/vision-goals/ Most of us are aware of our facilities, but what do we do to support conservation? […]
By Tem Greenhalgh, Esquimalt Gun Club The Esquimalt Sport Shooting Club (ESSC) exists to provide recreational shooting opportunities to its members by utilizing exclusive access to military ranges and facilities. This was based on a model used by other Canadian Forces base clubs, such as CFB Edmonton, to allow recreational access to military ranges. A […]
We continue to explore ways to make things easier for our volunteers and members. On the homepage, there is now a box that will take you directly to your sign-in. Here you can check the information the club has on you and make corrections if needed. The greyed-out boxes can not be changed but if […]
There are many wheels turning these days, be they locally, nationally, or internationally, all of which impact our lives and provide so many inputs on so many fronts it can be overwhelming. So instead of focusing on the many I would like to take this opportunity to centre our focus onto one: Remembrance Day. Ever […]
by Doug Bancroft, Past President Many VFGPA members have noticed frequent use of our Frog Hollow camping facilities by Scouts Canada Scouts and Venturers. In addition to camping, the Scouts learn to fish, and develop skills in archery, airsoft, .22 rifle, pistol and shotgun, and more recently black powder “hawk” and knife. Kudos to all […]
by Don Senft, VP Ops On 30 Oct 2023, Justice Kane of the Federal Court ruled on the case CCFR vs Canada. The Court dismissed all claims made by the CCFR and five other applicants in the precedent setting landmark case. The case was brought to challenge the Liberal governments hastily implemented Order in Council […]
by Andrew Lemon, President I am reaching out to you to obtain your feedback on how best to address the Fourth Goal of the VFGPA, i.e.: Undertake and participate in conservation projects and issues to protect and enhance fish and wildlife populations and their habitats, and to ensure the public opportunity to enjoy them. We […]
