By Don Senft, VP Operations I am saddened to report that we have seen an issue developing in and around our Association that I want to bring to the attention of our members. Over the past few months, we have seen a dramatic increase in thefts and break ins both at our facilities and on […]
by Wayne Zaccarelli The Victoria Sport Fishing Advisory Committee (SFAC) first met at their inaugural meeting held on September 18, 1996. They, along with the Renfrew-Cowichan SFAC, represented recreational fishing issues within Fishery Management Areas (FMA) 18, 19, 20 and 121. The area covered included Saanich Inlet, Cowichan Bay, the Southern Gulf Islands, Sidney and […]
by Wayne Zaccarelli A new 8th edition (2023) big game records book is now available from the Wildlife Records Club of B.C. This is the official records book for exceptional big game species native to British Columbia. The book lists more than 10,750 entries in 20 categories and more than 750 new entries since the […]
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 […]
