Saturday, June 18th saw the very successful annual Family Fishing Day at Frog Hollow, despite weather that threatened to turn sour! With some 30 youth out to try their hand at fishing, and collect a fish for supper, it was great to see so many kids getting into outdoor programs. Supported by the Freshwater Fisheries […]
B.C.’s Family Fishing Weekend is an annual celebration of fishing that coincides with the Father’s Day weekend each year. In 2022, the three-day event falls on June 17th to 19th. This is a great chance to get together with family and friends, and try fishing! Right through the third weekend in June (including the immediately […]
In Accordance with the Societies Act of BC, the Victoria Fish And Game Protective Association hereby gives notice of its 2022 Annual General Meeting. To be held on March 21, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Strawberry Vale Community Hall, 11 High Street, Victoria BC. Current PHO regulations regarding COVID will be in effect. At this […]
The Peninsula Streams Society has done incredible work in our local area, as one of the leading habitat restoration and environmental stewardship non-profits on Southern Vancouver Island. Please consider supporting their annual online silent auction fundraiser. The auction is live until Sunday, March 6th. There are loads of great items you can bid on, and […]
by Don Senft, VP Operations The intent of this article is to provide advanced notice and an overview to our members of the upcoming enhanced safety and compliance program that we will shortly be rolling out across all ranges at VFGPA. With our annual membership base now exceeding 5,000 members, your Executive and Board has […]
The Airsoft sport can mean many things to different people. Activities range from very casual ad hoc games with your friends all wearing t-shirts & blue jeans to very serious international competitions which have extremely strict engagement rules including rules about the uniform of the day. Many people believe Airsoft is just for kids. It […]
It is essential at this time to provide you a brief update on the status of the Trap Field and Trap program at VFGPA, as they are currently undergoing a process of renewal and adjustment, as we implement both new machinery as well as a revamped trap training program. Mike King, our Board Director who […]
The Ray Leason Evening Summer Trap/Skeet Fun League wound down on Thursday night with a team doubles shoot that ended in a draw, bar-b-que and awards presentations. This year the overall winner of the Ray Leason League High Gun Trophy was Graham Lancaster who managed to stave off 2nd place Clayton Cosburn by one target. […]
From the Public Fishery Alliance: It should be no surprise to any of you that our public recreational salmon fishery is under assault. The attached document from the Public Fishery Alliance explains our current situation in detail, what the Public Fishery Alliance is, and what the Public Fishery Alliance is doing to advocate on behalf […]
As of 23-Sept-2021, the campfire and steel-core ammunition ban for 2021 has been lifted! Thank you for your patience! It’s already been a very dry, hot summer, and the risk of brush and forest fires has significantly increased. Campfires and other open fires are banned at VFGPA until further notice. Likewise, the use of steel […]
