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Happy New Year! As this is the mid-dle of ice fishing season, I hope every-body is safe dry and enjoying this half of the season.

We are quickly approaching our time to gather for our AGM.

One of the things I talked about a year ago was improved communica-tions, both in amount and speed. I hope we have that now on our website called current issues.

Examples are Bison don’t belong in Banff. An egotistical, taxpayer funded, wildlife endangering, bison killing proj-ect, Colin Kure is leading this issue.

Feral horses need management. Some misguided people believe feral horses should be allowed to roam free throughout our landscape and this can-not happen. Their numbers must be controlled and spread contained, Ian our hunting chair is leading this.

LUF the SSLUF is the flavour of the

year with Kristie our environment chair leading the charge.

There are many other issues we are working on and they should be on this part of the website. It is meant for items we hope to have results for shortly. Some will move over to our other issue tab and join the grizzly bear and Métis hunting issues where resolution, in our favour, may be years in coming.

On the political side our working with AESRD has continued but the re-organization is still not completed at this time, or understood. We are still waiting for an organizational chart to see who answers to whom, which tells us where we can put the most pressure.

Your executive and I have met the minister 6 times this year either col-lectively or individually and each meeting was better than the first ones. Minister McQueen understands how

much work we do for conservation and the Alberta residents. We do make those meetings count.

I believe this executive has worked together and talked together as good as any and we all have had strides toward proving we are the voice of the Alberta resident, and the voice for conservation in Alberta.

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In this report I wanted to focus on up-land and migratory birds and the oppor-tunity that is there for us to take advan-tage of. First off, in the areas that I spent some time in this past fall there has been a variance of abundance of upland birds. I had spent some time in north central Alberta hunting moose and one of our favourite things to enjoy in moose camp is grouse. The grouse in the area I was at were on a low cycle with the ruffed grouse being harder to find than the spruce and both were not as plentiful as we have seen in past years in this area. We are there every year and can safely say that they are in a low cycle. We spent most of our time in the Little Smokey region, the area that holds the last remnants of Al-berta’s Woodland Caribou. By the way, and I digress, it is not the wolves, black bears, grizzly bears, or even the hunters and other recreationalists that are caus-ing the diminishing Caribou, it is without a question the HIGH level of oil and gas activity in the area. They are expanding in the Little Smokey region at an alarm-ing rate with new well sites, pipelines, ac-cess roads, and processing plants….it is no wonder that the Woodland Caribou are finding it hard to stay ahead of this and remain healthy.

The upland birds in the southern ar-eas of the Province seemed to have faired quite well. From the reports that I have heard there were good numbers of par-tridge and sharptail in most areas and the groups of sharptail’s that I saw typically had more than 20 birds in each group. The other bright spot was the pheasant hunting opportunities. The release loca-tions were well published and the birds that were provided were very healthy and in very good shape. The pheasant hunters had to work around some not so pleasant weather at times but the birds were plentiful. The Taber pheasant fes-tival was another great success this year and the hunting slots filled very quickly and provided some great opportunity for those that participated. There were a few of us that attended the Thursday evening banquet that was hosted by Todd Zim-merling, President of the ACA and there were lots of door prizes and silent auc-tion items that everyone had a great op-portunity to leave the banquet with some great stuff. I do not know the exact num-ber that attended but there were certainly over 200 people there. It will continue going forward.

For the areas around home in Zone 1, there has also been very good oppor-

tunity for the migratory bird hunters. I have been seeing more people out hunt-ing ducks and geese and they have been having good success with a good variety of birds available depending on when during the fall they choose to hunt. The ponds and lakes stayed open well into the fall providing opportunity for the birds to stick around a little longer than normal. I will look forward again to hearing all of the fall hunting stories and creating a few of my own and once again remind you to be ever mindful of the great opportuni-ties that this Province provides for us to get out and enjoy the great outdoors with our family and friends.

Wayne Lowry1st Vice President

1st Vice-President’s ReportWayne Lowry, 1st Vice President


I hope you had a successful and en-joyable fall and are now ready to get at the hard water!

Minister’s Special LicenceThanks to everyone who purchased

tickets for the 2013 Minister’s Special Licence Raffles and here’s hoping that you will do so again. Last year was the first of five that AFGA managed the programme and we had a blast doing it! The antlered mule deer and antlered elk raffles both sold out so don’t wait too long. Regardless of the outcome you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that at a minimum 60% of the total dollars raised by each of the three species will be allocated to projects deemed to be of benefit to that species. This money will be used on the ground to enhance Al-berta’s fish and wildlife.

Applications for projects will be ac-cepted until the close of business on January 31, 2013. To complete applica-tions we’ll need a completed application form available at www.afga.org, list of all current directors; mission statement of the organization applying; most recently audited financial statements; estimates, quotes of required materials and ser-vices from suppliers; and any other rel-evant supporting documentation. If it seems a bit tedious so be it but the goal is to invest these dollars in a most efficient and effective manner.

The 85th Annual General Meeting & Conference

…is being co-hosted with Ft. Mc-Murray Fish & Game Association on Feb., 20-22, 2013 at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre in Fort McMur-ray. Please remember that the regular deadline is Feb. 7th and after that, if room allows, there will be a substantial late registration fee. Register by phone, fax, or directly online at www.AFGA.org.

New WebsiteIf you haven’t done so already, check

out AFGA’s new website. It’s been wel-comed by quite a few members. You can now navigate easier, purchase clothing, register for events, much quicker than before. Remember though that it’s your website so feedback and suggestions are welcome and will be considered.

Insurance PremiumsEvery year several provincial Fish &

Game Associations hold a meeting to discuss our various insurance plans and this year it was no different as we gath-ered on the outskirts of Dog River in a town called Moose Jaw to hash out cov-erages, premiums, etc. I am pleased to tell you that all premiums will effectually remain the same. As far as ranges are concerned the premium will remain the same as it has for the last 10 years and that’s not something you can say about too many other things!

Hope to see you in Fort Mac in February!

Martin

Executive Vice-President Martin Sharren, Executive Vice-President


Time to ring in another New Year al-ready! Time flies and our commitments to all Albertans to be able to continue our freedom in the outdoors continues round the calendar. Win some, lose some and continue the fight for others is the life of the AFGA as it has been for over a century. You think we would fi-nally have everything settled but believe me, it’s never ending.

December is a very busy month, but I can’t fill you in as I write this in early No-vember! Scheduled are the fall AGMAG (Alberta Game Management Advisory Group), our annual hunt meeting with SRD and our executive meeting. A few other meetings are in the plans, as well as preparing for our own AGM coming up in February. I’ll fill you in later on how December turned out, but all our resolutions hit the table at the AGMAG for many stakeholder groups to discuss.

Some of the main topics on my agen-da right now are as follows.

Trophy Bighorn Sheep: All remains status quo for now but we’ll eventually have to make a decision on what we’d like to see for the conservation of this species and our hunting.

Grizzlies: I know Alberta is fairly void of this species but people continue to think they’re seeing them! Not just in the Crowsnest area either, all over the foothills and even beyond. One friend of mine was hunting moose in the Chinchaga and saw 3 different “mirag-es” in a 3km span. We do have to work on a cure for this!

With a lot more hunting with archery equipment going on a LEH (draw) we

also have to decide what kinds of draws we want?

There are many more wildlife is-sues on our plates right now (Feral Horses and Bison transplants to name a few) and we’ll continue to be in-volved in all.

Fishing is never easy either, many hot topics at the Fisheries round table meet-ing will keep us busy in all these areas as well.

The Outfitter / Guide 5 year review is finally completed as well. This was eye opening and although most of the allocations that were over “buffer” were dissolved, many more were given as compensation in areas that had “buffer” room. Numerous (Hundreds) of calls and e-mails tell me that Alberta resi-dents don’t want to play second fiddle to

non-resident sportsman any longer! The number of hunters has been climbing steadily the past few years and the LEH (draws) are becoming more common. Wait times to draw a tag are increas-ing and certainly can raise the temper of many applicants! We will continue to work on this to keep our Albertans #1.

I managed to get out for a week in September and although the weather was warm and a bit breezy, I had a great week. Just getting out is more important than the harvest to me but we did man-age to add to our freezer some.

We meet in Fort McMurray in Feb-ruary for our annual conference and AGM and I hope many of you can join in. The local club celebrates its 50th an-niversary and should showcase a great event. I hope we have some great resolu-tions to discuss and vote on and all the sessions are always so very interesting!

Remember to renew your member-ships and keep this ball rolling. Our an-nual increase in memberships lately tells us all that you believe in conservation and our voice in such!

Most of you are now finished your hunting season (my November is just beginning). Hope you left me some and winter is always good for coyotes and more. Get out on the hard water, take in some fresh air and until next time…

Tight Lines and Straight Shooting…Doug Butler1st Vice President(780) 895-7799 [email protected]

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2nd Vice-President’s ReportDoug Butler, 2nd Vice President



As this is written in late October hunting season is in progress in many areas, and quite a few folks are already enjoying the harvest of wild game. By the time this is in your hands it will be time to get trophies measured and en-tered for the annual Wildlife Awards, and the Annual Meeting and confer-ence will be close at hand.

Current Issues: Re-introduction of bison to

Banff National Park: Another draft of the re-introduction plan has been re-leased; it does not adequately address the concerns of our (and other) conser-vation organizations about the potential negative impact on existing wildlife due to fences, disease, extensive helicopter use, diversion of resources et cetera. Member Colin Kure continues to keep our concerns in front of the proponents at Parks Canada and welcomes all sup-port.

Feral Horses: We have a seat on “Alberta’s Feral Horses Advisory Com-mittee” and have participated in a cou-ple of meetings to date. A Ministerial decision on having a capture season this winter should be made by the time you are reading this; hopefully favorable, as capture (by permit) is currently the only legal method of controlling the num-bers of this aggressive invasive species. The next step is developing a long term management policy.

Access issues: No firm progress to report, but there is some preliminary discussion around how resource access roads are reclaimed. Reclamation could render a road impassible to on-highway vehicles to become a designated trail, while the resources not spent on oblit-erating the road (an in a lot of cases the historic trail that it followed!) could alternatively be applied to exclusion of vehicles from highly sensitive areas. Utilizing the “hard” stream crossings et cetera that have been built seems to make sense and a reasonable trade off that would both provide limited access and reduce OHV damage in some ar-eas, but input from our membership on this concept is needed.

Caribou: Zone 6 Director Peter Blake is our participant in the latest round of talks on Alberta’s threatened caribou population, which continues to

decline in spite of the moratorium on recreational hunting that has been in place for many ears. Whether any action comes of this or the pattern of inaction on the primary threat, which is habitat change as a result of human activity, re-mains to be seen.

Big game Harvest Allocations: See Second Vice President Doug Butler’s report.

Outfitter/Guide Policy: Lack of transparency and clear and up to date documentation is a source of frustration for all stakeholders in this process. We are we are working on our policy stance and while we are not going to be able to please everyone, input from our mem-bers and other stakeholders is needed and welcome.

Bighorn Sheep: The “Bighorn Sheep Resiliency Study” detailed previously in the Outdoor Edge is pro-ceeding, and a request for some volunteers and fund-ing for their training in the horn measuring methodol-ogy (significantly more de-tailed than horn scoring) may be forthcoming.

I have heard several re-ports of early season success for bighorn sheep hunters, unfortunately also several reports of lots of sheep but no legal rams spotted, also, the unfortunate typical re-ports of opening day crowds in the more accessible (and some more remote) areas. Management issues aside, is it time to re-think our long standing opposition to putting sheep on draw from a quality of experience per-spective? I would appreciate all input on this question.

Closing on a positive note, I went along for the ride with a friend who was helping a couple of young “boot” sheep hunters get their supplies in to a F.L.U.Z where the first half of the trail is multi-use, the second half equestrian or mus-cle power access only. I am pleased to re-port that in every meeting with OHV’s on the multi-use trail the operators were very respectful of the horse riders (and vice-versa). Also that on that trip, and another outing to a different part of the

Zone I saw no evidence of OHV’s leav-ing the designated multi-use trail, and no garbage left behind. We can all share the resource with a little respect for oth-er users and a lot of respect for the land! Seeing a joint ESRD/RCMP enforce-ment presence in the back country was also a positive in my view.

As always, I need and appreciate in-put on any hunting issues that may be on your mind. I am unable to keep up with answering every email, but I cer-tainly read and think about them all, so please keep them coming!

Ian StuartHunting [email protected]

Hunting Chair ReportIan Stuart, Hunting Chair


Fishing Chair Report

Darryl Smith, Fishing ChairThe story of the year in Alberta likely

will be the flooding that occurred in the south in early summer. At the October Al-berta Fishery Management Round Table the initial assessment indicates that there are both good and bad associated with the flooding. From a fishery perspective, the flooding removed and scoured silt from the river courses and deposited it in the flood plains with the result that habitat instream while changed, may be more productive in the future. This is creating a rejuvenation process in the critical ripar-ian habitat zone. Pictures of dense mats of newly sprouted cottonwoods show how important flooding can be to this ecosys-tem. Fish populations did not fare as badly as some predicted. Initial assessment of the Bow and some tributaries show good survival of mature fish with population estimates putting them on par with 2012 levels. The effects on this year’s production will not be known until sometime in 2014. The escape of invasive species such as carp and goldfish from garden ponds will likely distribute these species even more widely across the South Saskatchewan drainage basin with negative consequenc-es for aquatic ecosystems. The impact on the provincial fish stocking program was not as severe as first thought. This is due to the Sam Livingstone Hatchery in Cal-gary coming back online much quicker than expected. Kudu’s to ESRD staff for both their work during the flood to save this year production and getting the facil-ity operational again!

There is both a good and bad side on how we deal with the infrastructure dam-age in terms of its potential effect on fish habitat. The renewed call for restricting development on flood plains is long over-due from a planning perspective. Many damaged and poorly designed stream crossings, particularly those with culverts, will hopefully be replaced by bridges or open bottom structures of suitable size. The concern rests in the approach to flood proof existing communities from such events in the future. The traditional engineered solutions, including chan-nelization, diversion canals, rip rap and other means appears to be the solution of choice and expediency. It was interesting to see in the presentation how engineered solutions failed (rip rap) yet so called liv-ing walls (timber reinforced banks with

planted trees maintained the stream in-tegrity. The good news is supposedly the dumping of old concrete with its associ-ated rebar will be discontinued in favor of natural materials. Access sites for recreationalists and anglers are largely functional and being restored by damage relief funding.

Anglers will need to be vigilante to ensure the needs of fish are being ad-dressed in the rebuilding process. The new Canada Fisheries Act is in place with its associated policy and operationaliza-tion protocols. How the authority will be delegated is an issue as DFO is essentially a non-entity in the prairie provinces. The instream work to deal with flood proofing and infrastructure repair will be the first time where we will see if the change from the “No Net Loss” provisions of the old act to “Serious Harm to Fish” with the new act has negative consequences on fish and fish habitat.

The AFMRT table addressed other is-sues. Regulation Simplification is advanc-ing more slowly than hoped. Viewpoints differ on the outcome both within ESRD and within the angling community. The round table has again asked the Minister to endorse and advance the Licensing Committee Recommendation including the Senior’s Licence. Commercial fish-ery management is a continuing problem as identified in Dr. Colby’s report on the sustainability of the industry.

The commercial fishermen are ada-mant that the thresholds used by ESRD to manage walleye and pike make it im-possible for them to harvest their target specie of lake whitefish. Their concerns are shared by many in the angling com-munity. Precautionary principles drive these thresholds but there are growing concerns associated with the consequenc-es, for example, what is the effect when we change the dominate predator from

pike to walleye? The whole issue of intra and inter specie competition, impact on food web, growth, predation, morbidity, fecundity is a subject that needs debate.

The survey designed to look at the perception of Alberta anglers, the public and ESRD staff on fishery resource man-agement and related issues is in develop-ment. The AFMRT members were the trial run and were given the opportunity to provide feedback. From my vantage point, the survey as currently designed will have only a limited value to address some critical issues affecting fishery man-agement in Alberta. ESRD is in the early stages of revamping the Fish and Wild-life Policy for Alberta which dates back to 1982.

Habitat remains the critical issue for the AFGA. While the “Water Conversa-tions” are over, one must ask the question: What came out of them? Hydrofracking is an increasing user of fresh water in this province. Most Albertans support respon-sible development of our gas and oil de-posits of which the use of this technology has merit. However taking freshwater out of our streams and never returning it to the environment has implications. One just has to travel through the Fox Creek area to see barrow pits and beaver ponds drained, pumps lining stream banks with water lines extending for miles to lease sites to become concerned. Adding to this is the cumulative impact due to the new roads and infrastructure development. This begs the question: What is the long term impact on our aquatic ecosystems? This is just the beginning! There suppos-edly is the possibility of over 4000 such wells in the shale gas deposits west of Rocky Mountain House in the near fu-ture. The future of our flowing waters are in peril and the fish that swim in them.

Darryl R SmithFishing Chair

Pumping water from Waskahigan River

August 2012


Hello Everyone,Hope you all had a great and success-

ful hunting season and are able to get out for some ice fishing this winter. For those of you that do head south of the border, please remember to check for unwanted mussels on your watercraft.

This past summer, the Province initi-ated a watercraft inspection program to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels in Alberta lakes and rivers. All watercraft and equipment entering Al-berta from other jurisdictions were ex-amined for mussels as well as Eurasian watermilfoil. If boats or equipment were found to have zebra or quagga mussels, they were decontaminated or the owner was asked to keep the watercraft out of Alberta’s waters for up to 30 days to al-low the mussels to die off. If Eurasian watermilfoil was observed, boats were washed on site.

Keeping our rivers and lakes free from mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil is the responsibility of all of us. If you suspect that there may be suspicious material

on boats or equipment, the Province has also set up a toll-free hotline 1-855-336-2628 (BOAT). Remember to clean, drain and dry your boat and equipment before moving to another waterbody. High risk areas include waterbodies that have already been exposed to mussels.

A release in October 2013 identified that mussels have made their way into Manitoba. Zebra mussels were found on the hull of a boat and dock at Winnipeg Beach and on some fishing boats dry-docked at Gimli. It is unknown how the mussels arrived in Manitoba and what challenges are expected. Manitoba offi-cials are keen to contain it, so stay tuned for more news and information relating to this.

The Province also released their new Wetland Policy in September 2013. The new policy was based on the Alberta Water Council’s recommendations out-lining strategies for mitigating and man-aging human impacts to wetlands. The new policy will also replace the 1993 Wetland Management in the Settled

Area and includes both the White and Green Areas. The goal is to conserve, restore, protect, and manage Alberta’s wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the environment, society, and economy. The policy will minimize the loss and degradation of wetlands, while allowing for continued growth and eco-nomic development in the province.

And in October 2013, the Province also released the Draft South Saskatch-ewan Regional Plan which we have all been eagerly waiting for since 2012. Pub-lic consultation events were held across the southern portion of the Province during the month of November. Hope-fully many of you were able to attend those consultations and provide com-ments using their workbook to receive feedback on the plans. The plan identi-fies 32 new and expanded recreation and conservation areas, including the Castle Wildland Provincial Park, Castle Conservation Area and Pekisko Heritage Rangeland; increases the percentage of conservation areas in the eastern slopes to 33 percent (from 22 percent) protect-ing water sources, conserving lands and managing critical habitat; creates envi-ronmental management frameworks for air, surface water and biodiversity that include strict limits; and provides certain-ty and clarity for industry, recreationalists and other land users while operating on and accessing public lands.

That is all the information that I have now. Hope to see many of you in Fort Mc-Murray at the Conference in February!

Kristie RomanowEnvironment Chair

Environment Chair ReportKristie Romanow, Environment Chair

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Zone 1 meeting was held October 19, 2013. TJ Schwanky came in to give us a brief break down on the Antelope fencing project that took place this past summer. If you can be of any assistance to this worthy project next summer it would be greatly appreciated. TJ also spoke on the Wildlife Trust fund and partnering with the Nature Conservato-ry, if you can donate funds to this worthy cause it would be greatly appreciated. I will be sending out information on next year’s fencing project prior to next sum-mer as soon as I receive it.

The Pheasant release program seems to be going over very well this year, birds have been reported as being in re-ally good shape. A lot of discussion took place regarding the outfitters allocation and hopefully we will see some changes over the next year.

Tony gave an excellent slide presen-tation on the spring flood destruction, mostly north of the old man, causing a lot of road closures.

We have a number or resolutions this year, all approved at the zone, thank you to those clubs who did submit.

Lindsey Patterson wanted to remind everyone of the Willow Valley Tro-phy Day on January 11, 2014 at the Pincher Creek Community Hall.

Hillcrest Fish & GameMeasuring day will be January 25,

2014 from noon to 4:00pm Trophy Day February 1, 2014 from

1:00pm to 4:00pm. Family bingo from 5:30 to 7:00pmChili Supper 7:00 to 9:00pm

Lethbridge Fish & GameAntler measuring day January 4,

2014 at the Lethbridge Fish & Game Hall

Banquet will be February 8, 2014

Brooks Fish & Game3rd Annual Gun Show was held Octo-

ber 26 & 27, 2013 almost 1000 attended, plans are underway for their 4th.

Annual awards night banquet Feb 1, 2014 at the Tilley Community Hall

January 20, 2014 Brooks Annual Gen-eral Meeting with elections of officers

Please don’t forget if you have any spare game, all clubs would be very grateful for any donations for their wild-life banquets.

Zone 1 has a case of Alberta Wildlife Record Books available at $30.00 each. For those clubs that will be holding your wildlife banquets they will make great gifts to your measuring people or door draws.

Next Zone meeting will be April 12, 2014 at the Lethbridge Fish & Game Hall starting at 9:00am. Look forward to seeing you all there!

Brian DingrevilleZone 1 [email protected]

Zone One ReportBrian Dingreville, Zone 1 Director


Delegates from Zone 2 clubs will be attending the 85th Annual AFGA Con-ference in February. Congratulations to the Fort McMurray Fish and Game Association on celebrating their 50th Anniversary and for hosting the confer-ence. Kudos to the organizing commit-tee, AFGA staff and volunteers involved in ensuring the event is a success!

The June 2013 flood was devastat-ing for many within Zone 2. For those of you who watched the news it was al-most surreal and unbelievable...houses, roads and bridges washed away, homes and basements filled with water, raging rivers where only creeks flowed, helicop-ters/combines/tractors rescuing people, the Town of High River evacuated and even fawns and fish being saved. I com-mend all who participated with sand-bagging, moving property or helping those who were in need! Darryl Smith, our AFGA Fish Chair, summarizes very well what has and is happening as a re-sult of the flood. Please take a moment to read his report.

Clubs have many annual events, activities and projects that keep them busy. One that always stands out though are the special needs/disabled fun fish-ing days. For many participants this is a special highlight to the year and ex-periencing their excitement and see-ing their smiling faces makes it all the more worthwhile. The High River Fish and Game held their annual event on June 2 at the MacKillop Farm pond, Drumheller Fish and Game on June 9 at Michichi Dam and Sarcee Fish and Game at their trout pond near Cross-field on June 15. In some instances the weather was not too cooperative but that

never dampened anyone’s spirit. I com-mend those who organize and volunteer their time towards these types of events. Despite a small attendance the 4th An-nual Zone 2 Family Campout and Chili Cook-Off held August 2-5, 2013 was a success. Only 3 competitors in the chili cook-off this year - 1st Deb Clarke, 2nd Murray Schultz and 3rd Larry Olson. The Wild Game people’s choice awards and dessert competitions were also very competitive. A big Thank You goes out to those who attended, judged the chili, gave donations, and to the planners/doer’s Jeff & Sarah Leighton, Larry & Darriel Olson and Daneen Olson for all their hard work and efforts to again pull it all together.

I again participated with my hus-band, Jim, on the September Antelope Migratory Corridor Enhancement Fencing Project southeast of Etzikom. There were two highlights; one being the presentation from Paul Jones, Se-nior ACA Biologist, on the Antelope research findings to-date and the other being that the Manyberries bar is once again open. Stay tuned for posting of the 2014 dates.

Our fall Zone 2 meeting was held October 20, 2013. I would be remiss if I did not again thank the Sarcee Fish and Game and Wheatland clubs for providing lunch and the meeting location, respec-tively. Quite a few matters were discussed, Wayne Lowry (AFGA 1st Vice) summa-rized AFGA activities, TJ Schwanky pro-vided a Wildlife Trust Fund update, and club resolutions were brought forward and submitted to the AFGA for the an-nual conference. We are still in need of a Secretary and Fish Chairperson!

It was relayed to me that Pheasant and Upland bird hunting was great and that with the changes this year the re-leased birds were more mature and in excellent condition.

Our next Zone 2 meeting will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 10:00 am. A location was not secured yet when writing this report. For more details do not hesitate to contact me. The Standard Bighorns Club has also reached a milestone and is celebrating their 50th year, Congratulations! An an-niversary gala will be held in April. For more details or tickets contact either Jason Gauthier 403-901-3754 or Kelly Crump 403-312-4317. January to April is often the timeframe when clubs hold their annual banquets and trophy mea-suring/award nights. Plan for a night or two out to have some fun, enjoy a good meal and support the clubs.

As a reminder the AFGA Event Cal-endar can be used by all clubs to pro-mote activities and events (contact head office to submit your info for posting), use the internet to search for agencies offering grant monies that could assist your club with projects and grant appli-cations for ACA funding can be found on the ACA website or call the office for the forms.

Here’s hoping that those of you who were lucky enough to be drawn this fall/winter for tags were suc-cessful and that ice fishing has been equally fulfilling and enjoyable. Wishing you all the best in 2014!

Deb ClarkeZone 2 [email protected]

Zone Two ReportDeb Clarke, Zone 2 Director

Some participants and volunteers from the annual Drumheller Fish and Game Disabled Fun Fishing Derby held on June 9th at Michichi Dam.


Well another reporting deadline is here. Where does the time go? When I was in school waiting for summer break, the time did not move this fast.

Hunting is over for another year and I hope all had a good season. My group had a good year, maybe not as good as other years but better than some. I can say we enjoyed the hunt, the outdoors, and a chance to spend time with friends and see some game.

Convention is coming soon and I hope all clubs are able to send repre-sentatives so your club gets a say, a vote and a chance to hear some great reports from many well informed speakers. I am sure the Fort Mac group will be put-ting on a convention to remember. The convention is also a time to recognize our members and clubs so please check with AFGA by email or web page for awards and entry dates.

Hard water fishing will be already here, please take the time to check ice conditions and come home safe with some fresh fish.

Zone four continues with four meet-ings a year with reminders of dates, times and locations going out, please watch for these and plan to attend. Narrow Lake Conservation Camp had another suc-cessful year. No amount of thanks can be given, to all the organizers, counselors, volunteers and zone 4 and five clubs that enabled this to happen, that would show how much we appreciate their work.

Well I must sign off, so I hope all clubs have a successful 2014 and every-one enjoyed their Christmas season.

Joe SinclairZone 4 [email protected]

Zone Four Report

Joe Sinclair, Zone 4 Director

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FEBRUARY 20-22, 2014“Positively Fort McMurray -- 50 years

of Conservation withAlberta Fish & Game Association”

Quality Hotel & Conference Centre424 Gregoire Drive - Ft. McMurray, AB

Phone: (780) 791-7200 Fax: (780) 790-7658 Toll Free: (800) 582-3273

Email: [email protected] MORE INFORMATION OR HOW TO REGISTER

CALL THE AFGA OFFICE (780) 437-2342 orREGISTER ONLINE: www.afga.org



I have now officially been elected as your Zone Director, and hopefully I can continue to do good work for all of you.

I hope you had a super hunting sea-son and are now having a great ice fish-ing season. Hopefully winter will not last too long but we do live in Alberta. In the new year please think seriously about mentoring a youth.

Zone 5 held its fall meeting at Fort McMurray on October 26, 2013. Thank you to Fort McMurray for host-ing the meeting and for your hospital-ity. Their range and clubhouse facilities are great. I would like to thank Martin Sharren, EVP and Gord Poirier, Presi-dent for attending on behalf of AFGA executive. Welcome to Kieth Hornseth (Vice Director) and Rita Poirier (Secre-tary) in joining the Zone 5 executive. As you may have read in my last report I thanked Robert Loewen, as he was go-ing to resign his position as treasurer at the time of my report but had a change of heart. I will at this time like to thank all the executive and chairpersons of Zone 5 for all the time and effort each and every one of you put in. I look for-ward to working with you all in 2014. Our next meeting will be held at the Sherwood Park clubhouse on April12, 2014, I hope many of you can make it.

By the time you get this issue, 2014 Conference will be sneaking up on us. Please be sure to send your mem-bers to this conference, as there is so much valuable information to gain and friendships to be made. As you all know the conference is in Fort Mc Murray, so think about maybe carpooling with other clubs.

Most clubs have either had or are going to have their banquets/wildlife suppers. I hope you all have had great success in building your membership and your club. The support I see within the clubs is great and it’s what makes your club appealing for others to join. I know clubs have had many activities over the last year (ie fish derbies, BBQ’s, archery and trap shoots, gopher hunts, land stewardship projects, bird house building and pond stocking). Keep up the good work, a busy club is a hap-py club. Remember when doing these projects there can be funding avail-able through your ACA or Community Enhancement grants.

Narrow Lake Conservation Centre was again very busy this year. There were over 120 youth between the 2 youth camps and 40 woman participants at the B0W camps, and various other groups using this facility. It was a pleasure to work with Zone 4 at the Narrow Lake Conservation Centre, and thank you to all the volunteers who helped out at the 2 work parties. Don’t forget to check out the AFGA website for the youth winter camp registration forms.

I would like to thank all the Zone 5 and AFGA executive for your guid-ance and leadership over the past year. A special thank you to my hus-band (Doug) for his patience, under-standing and keeping me on track with Zone details.

Have a great time with your clubs and remember the support of everyone is needed for your club to succeed.

Robyn ButlerZone 5 Chair

Zone Five ReportRobyn Butler, Zone 5 Director


On behalf of the AFGA I attended the October 3rd Caribou Workshop for the Little Smoky and A La Peche herds.

The Alberta Government recognizes and supports the federal objectives to achieve self-sustaining populations in all the caribou ranges with a minimum of 100 animals and having 65% of the area undisturbed. This could be a bar-rier for the Little Smoky herd where it is presently listed as 95% disturbed.

Plans are to be completed by the fol-lowing dates: Little Smoky/ A la Peche January 2014; Cold Lake early 2014; Northern Alberta December 2014; Northwestern Alberta end of 2015.

Carrying capacity for caribou ranges from .03 to .06 animals per Km2.

The next workshop is scheduled for November 13,

On October 15, Darryl Smith, Andy Boyd and I had a field trip to Iosegun River, Two Creeks and Chickadee creek with personal from Enbridge to discuss their crossings and point out some of the problems they were up against. Thanks to Darryl for organizing the field trip and providing lunch.

Site C dam in BC currently has com-pleted the EIA and is going to joint re-view this fall. Predicted changes in Al-berta once the dam is constructed are as follows:

Increase in water fluctuation; pos-sible changes in species distributions; possible changes in water temperature and productivity.

Some possible changes to the fishing

regulation in the Zone 6 for 2014 are: Peerless Lake lake trout limit reduced

to one, any size. Peerless and Graham lakes seasonal

closure from April 1st to May 31st. The objective of the closure is to protect spring spawning sport-fish which are congregated in the shallows at this time.

Possible changes for 2015 are:Waldin Lake - increase in the yellow

perch bag limit.Possible increase in Northern pike

limit, this still requires some analysis.Sturgeon Lake - FWIN came in high.

There is a slim chance there will be a posi-tive change to the walleye regulations.

Presently bison east of highway 35 can be hunted without a licence however this could change when more samples are taken from the Wabaskwa/Mikkwa and Ronald Lake herds. Presently all sample been negative, however the sample size is small hence the herds cannot be declared disease free. Once sufficient samples are taken, and provided the herds remain disease free, then they would likely be managed similar to the Hay Zama herd.

Also the University of Alberta has been contracted by ESRD to process all tissue samples, extract DNA and per-form genotyping.

I hope everyone had a successful and memorable hunting season. To those who have a late cow elk draw good luck.

For the people who enjoy hard water fishing hope to see you out there.

Peter BlakeZone 6 Director

Zone Six ReportPeter Blake, Zone 6 Director

ANTLERED MULE DEER RAFFLE - VALUED AT: $5,000.00The winning ticket will be able to hunt one ANTLERED MULE DEER, in accordance with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and Wildlife Regulations*. This special licence is valid anywhere in Alberta during a general mule deer season or special antlered mule deer draw season as identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations. This licence is not valid in WMUs 728&730 (Camp Wainwright)This special licence is also valid from December 1 to December 31, 2014, anywhere in Alberta (except WMUs 728 & 730 Camp Wainwright) that has a general or special antlered mule deer season identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations.Antlered Mule Deer - This licence does not authorize hunting on Sundays in Wildlife Management units (WMUs) where the Sunday hunting of big game is prohibited. (This condition applies only to the WMU's in the 100's) This licence does not authorize hunting in any location where hunting is prohibited (such as in a wildlife sanctuary, park, ecological reserve, or restricted area). If a season is archery only, then only archery equipment must be used. Raffle Licence # 366070 – ONLY 2,500 tickets printed

ANTLERED ELK RAFFLE - VALUED AT: $5,000.00The winning ticket will be able to hunt one ANTLERED ELK, in accordance with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and Wildlife Regulation. This special licence is valid in Alberta during a general elk season or a special licence antlered elk draw season as identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations. This licence is not valid in WMUs 728 & 730 (Camp Wainwright), WMU 624 (Cypress Hills Provincial Park) and WMU 936 (Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife and Provincial Recreation Area). In addition to the antlered elk seasons listing in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations, this special licence is also valid from December 1 to December 31, 2014 in the following wildlife management units: Antlered Elk: WMUs 102, 104, 108, 116, 118, 119, 124, 144, 148, 150, 151, 152, 164, 166, 200-203, 208. Three point elk (or larger): WMUs 214, 216, 221, 224, 302-360, 400, 402, 429, 504-507, 508, 510, 511, 520-523, 526, 527, 544. Six-point elk (or larger): WMUs 404-408, 412-428, 430-446, 509Antlered Elk - This licence does not authorize hunting on Sundays in Wildlife Management units (WMUs) where the Sunday hunting of big game is prohibited. (This condition applies only to the WMU's in the 100's) This licence does not authorize hunting in any location where hunting is prohibited (such as in a wildlife sanctuary, park, ecological reserve, or restricted area). If a season is archery only, then only archery equipment must be used. Raffle Licence # 366072 – ONLY 2,500 tickets printed

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP - VALUED AT: $30,000.00The winning ticket will be able to hunt one minimum 4/5 curl Trophy Sheep, in accordance with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and Wildlife Regulation*. This special licence is valid during open hunting seasons in all locations having an open season to hunt, including a special licence trophy sheep draw season as identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations.In addition to the trophy sheep seasons listing in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulation, this license is also valid: from November 1 to December 15, 2013 in wildlife management units: 302, 303, 306, 308, 400-406, 412-428, 430-437, 439-446 - from December 1 to December 15, 201 in wildlife management units 408 and 438 - from November 1 to December 15, 2014 in that portion WMU 408 that is east of Highway 40.Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - This licence does not authorize hunting on Sundays in Wildlife Management units (WMUs) where the Sunday hunting of big game is prohibited. (The WMU's for this hunt are not affected by this condition). This licence does not authorize hunting in any location where hunting is prohibited (such as in a wildlife sanctuary, park, ecological reserve, or restricted area). If a season is archery only, then only archery equipment must be used. Raffle Licence # 366073 – ONLY 15,000 tickets printed

Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-855-437-AFGA(2342) or email: [email protected], online www.afga.org, or here!Tickets are $10.00 each. Draw date August 7, 2014 at the AFGA office - 6924 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB. Minister’s Special Licence will only be redeemable until December 1, 2014 as it is only valid for the 2014 Hunting Season. Following this date the cash equivalent of the prize will be awarded. Must be 18 years of age (Restrictions apply) Tickets will be sold to residents of Alberta only.

Minister’s Special Licence – Ticket Order FormNAME: Phone #:

ADDRESS:

P/C: ELK # of Tickets x $10.00 =

MULE DEER # of Tickets x $10.00 = BIGHORN SHEEP # of tickets x $10.00 =

TOTAL = $

VISA/MC/AMEX #

EXP. DATE 3 Digit Code: (back of card)

Tickets are $10.00 each. Draw date August 7, 2014 at the AFGA office - 6924 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB. Minister’s Special Licence will only be redeemable until December 1, 2014 as it is only valid for the 2013 Hunting Season. Following this date the cash equivalent of the prize will be awarded. Must be 18 years of age (Restrictions apply) Tickets will be sold to residents of Alberta only.

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ANTLERED MULE DEER RAFFLE - VALUED AT: $5,000.00The winning ticket will be able to hunt one ANTLERED MULE DEER, in accordance with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and Wildlife Regulations*. This special licence is valid anywhere in Alberta during a general mule deer season or special antlered mule deer draw season as identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations. This licence is not valid in WMUs 728&730 (Camp Wainwright)This special licence is also valid from December 1 to December 31, 2014, anywhere in Alberta (except WMUs 728 & 730 Camp Wainwright) that has a general or special antlered mule deer season identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations.Antlered Mule Deer - This licence does not authorize hunting on Sundays in Wildlife Management units (WMUs) where the Sunday hunting of big game is prohibited. (This condition applies only to the WMU's in the 100's) This licence does not authorize hunting in any location where hunting is prohibited (such as in a wildlife sanctuary, park, ecological reserve, or restricted area). If a season is archery only, then only archery equipment must be used. Raffle Licence # 366070 – ONLY 2,500 tickets printed

ANTLERED ELK RAFFLE - VALUED AT: $5,000.00The winning ticket will be able to hunt one ANTLERED ELK, in accordance with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and Wildlife Regulation. This special licence is valid in Alberta during a general elk season or a special licence antlered elk draw season as identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations. This licence is not valid in WMUs 728 & 730 (Camp Wainwright), WMU 624 (Cypress Hills Provincial Park) and WMU 936 (Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife and Provincial Recreation Area). In addition to the antlered elk seasons listing in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations, this special licence is also valid from December 1 to December 31, 2014 in the following wildlife management units: Antlered Elk: WMUs 102, 104, 108, 116, 118, 119, 124, 144, 148, 150, 151, 152, 164, 166, 200-203, 208. Three point elk (or larger): WMUs 214, 216, 221, 224, 302-360, 400, 402, 429, 504-507, 508, 510, 511, 520-523, 526, 527, 544. Six-point elk (or larger): WMUs 404-408, 412-428, 430-446, 509Antlered Elk - This licence does not authorize hunting on Sundays in Wildlife Management units (WMUs) where the Sunday hunting of big game is prohibited. (This condition applies only to the WMU's in the 100's) This licence does not authorize hunting in any location where hunting is prohibited (such as in a wildlife sanctuary, park, ecological reserve, or restricted area). If a season is archery only, then only archery equipment must be used. Raffle Licence # 366072 – ONLY 2,500 tickets printed

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP - VALUED AT: $30,000.00The winning ticket will be able to hunt one minimum 4/5 curl Trophy Sheep, in accordance with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and Wildlife Regulation*. This special licence is valid during open hunting seasons in all locations having an open season to hunt, including a special licence trophy sheep draw season as identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations.In addition to the trophy sheep seasons listing in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulation, this license is also valid: from November 1 to December 15, 2013 in wildlife management units: 302, 303, 306, 308, 400-406, 412-428, 430-437, 439-446 - from December 1 to December 15, 201 in wildlife management units 408 and 438 - from November 1 to December 15, 2014 in that portion WMU 408 that is east of Highway 40.Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - This licence does not authorize hunting on Sundays in Wildlife Management units (WMUs) where the Sunday hunting of big game is prohibited. (The WMU's for this hunt are not affected by this condition). This licence does not authorize hunting in any location where hunting is prohibited (such as in a wildlife sanctuary, park, ecological reserve, or restricted area). If a season is archery only, then only archery equipment must be used. Raffle Licence # 366073 – ONLY 15,000 tickets printed

Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-855-437-AFGA(2342) or email: [email protected], online www.afga.org, or here!Tickets are $10.00 each. Draw date August 7, 2014 at the AFGA office - 6924 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB. Minister’s Special Licence will only be redeemable until December 1, 2014 as it is only valid for the 2014 Hunting Season. Following this date the cash equivalent of the prize will be awarded. Must be 18 years of age (Restrictions apply) Tickets will be sold to residents of Alberta only.

Minister’s Special Licence – Ticket Order FormNAME: Phone #:

ADDRESS:

P/C: ELK # of Tickets x $10.00 =

MULE DEER # of Tickets x $10.00 = BIGHORN SHEEP # of tickets x $10.00 =

TOTAL = $

VISA/MC/AMEX #

EXP. DATE 3 Digit Code: (back of card)


Mail to: AFGA – 6924 104 Street, Edmonton, AB T6H 2L7

ANTLERED MULE DEER RAFFLE - VALUED AT: $5,000.00 The winning ticket will be able to hunt one ANTLERED MULE DEER, in accordance with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and Wildlife Regulations*. This special licence is valid anywhere in Alberta during a general mule deer season or special antlered mule deer draw season as identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations. This licence is not valid in WMUs 728&730 (Camp Wainwright) This special licence is also valid from December 1 to December 31, 2014, anywhere in Alberta (except WMUs 728 & 730 Camp Wainwright) that has a general or special antlered mule deer season identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations. Antlered Mule Deer - This licence does not authorize hunting on Sundays in Wildlife Management units (WMUs) where the Sunday hunt-ing of big game is prohibited. (This condition applies only to the WMU’s in the 100’s) This licence does not authorize hunting in any location where hunting is prohibited (such as in a wildlife sanctuary, park, ecological reserve, or restricted area). If a season is archery only, then only archery equipment must be used. Raffle Licence # 366070 – ONLY 2,500 tickets printed

ANTLERED ELK RAFFLE - VALUED AT: $5,000.00 The winning ticket will be able to hunt one ANTLERED ELK, in accordance with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and Wildlife Regulation. This special licence is valid in Alberta during a general elk season or a special licence antlered elk draw season as identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations. This licence is not valid in WMUs 728 & 730 (Camp Wainwright), WMU 624 (Cypress Hills Provincial Park) and WMU 936 (Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife and Provincial Recreation Area). In addition to the antlered elk seasons listing in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations, this special licence is also valid from December 1 to December 31, 2014 in the following wildlife management units: Antlered Elk: WMUs 102, 104, 108, 116, 118, 119, 124, 144, 148, 150, 151, 152, 164, 166, 200-203, 208. Three point elk (or larger): WMUs 214, 216, 221, 224, 302-360, 400, 402, 429, 504-507, 508, 510, 511, 520-523, 526, 527, 544. Six-point elk (or larger): WMUs 404-408, 412-428, 430-446, 509 Antlered Elk - This licence does not authorize hunting on Sundays in Wildlife Management units (WMUs) where the Sunday hunting of big game is prohibited. (This condition applies only to the WMU’s in the 100’s) This licence does not authorize hunting in any location where hunting is prohibited (such as in a wildlife sanctuary, park, ecological reserve, or restricted area). If a season is archery only, then only archery equipment must be used. Raffle Licence # 366072 – ONLY 2,500 tickets printed

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP - VALUED AT: $30,000.00 The winning ticket will be able to hunt one minimum 4/5 curl Trophy Sheep, in accordance with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and Wildlife Regulation*. This special licence is valid during open hunting seasons in all locations having an open season to hunt, including a special licence trophy sheep draw season as identified in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations. In addition to the trophy sheep seasons listing in the 2014 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulation, this license is also valid: from November 1 to December 15, 2014 in wildlife management units: 302, 303, 306, 308, 400-406, 412-428, 430-437, 439-446 - from December 1 to December 15, 2014 in wildlife management units 408 and 438 - from November 1 to December 15, 2014 in that portion WMU 408 that is east of Highway 40. Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - This licence does not authorize hunting on Sundays in Wildlife Management units (WMUs) where the Sunday hunting of big game is prohibited. (The WMU’s for this hunt are not affected by this condition). This licence does not authorize hunting in any location where hunting is prohibited (such as in a wildlife sanctuary, park, ecological reserve, or restricted area). If a season is archery only, then only archery equipment must be used. Raffle Licence # 366073 – ONLY 15,000 tickets printed

Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-855-437-AFGA(2342) or email: [email protected], online www.afga.org, or here!



CLUB MEETINGS DATE TIME DETAILSAthabasca Fish & Game: 2nd Friday 7:00pm Provincial Building – Sept to JuneBarrhead Fish & Game: Last Wednesday 8:00pm Barrhead LegionBeaver River Fish & Game: 1st Tuesday N/A Except July & AugustBreton Fish & Game: 4th Wednesday 7:30pm Breton Golden Age Centre – 50th Avenue – except July/AugBusby & District Fish & Game: 2nd Monday 7:30pm Lone Goose Club HouseCamrose Fish & Game: 2nd Wednesday 7:00pm Superstore meeting roomCardston Fish & Game: 2nd Thursday 7:00pm Civic CenterClandonald & District Fish & Game: 3rd Wednesday 7:30pm Local Coffee shop or Gun RangeClaresholm Fish & Game: 3rd Monday N/A Claresholm indoor rangeCoaldale & District Fish & Game: 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm The RangeDickson Fish & Game: 2nd Monday 8:00pm Dickson Fish & Game Hall: Contact Ike: 403-588-2646 or 403-728-3818Dunvegan Fish & Game: 3rd Wednesday 7:30pm Except July/Aug – FCSS RoomDrumheller Fish & Game: 3rd Tuesday 7:00pm Except July/AugEdmonton Fish & Game: 2nd Wednesday 7:30pm no infoEdmonton Old Timers: 2nd Tuesday 7:00pm Spruce Avenue Hall – 10240 115 AvenueFt. MacLeod Fish & Game: 3rd Wednesday 7:00pm NWMP Library –back doorFt. McMurray Fish & Game: 2nd Thursday N/A Sept to JuneFt. Saskatchewan Fish & Game: 3rd Wednesday 7:00pm Old Train Station – Sept to JuneHillcrest Fish & Game: 1st Thursday 7:00pm No other infoHigh River Fish & Game: 2nd Wednesday 7:45pm For more info: http://hrfishandgame.wordpress.comInnisfail Fish & Game: 1st Monday 7:00pm Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion – except July and AugustIron Creek Fish & Game: 2nd Thursday 7:30pm Lougheed Lions Den - MainstreetLeduc Fish & Game: 1st Wednesday 7:30pm Leduc Clubhouse – for more info – (780) 986-1807 - Sept to JuneLethbridge Fish & Game: 3rd Monday 7:00pm LFGA Clubhouse – 9th Avenue & 10th Street SouthLloydminster Fish & Game: Last Tuesday 7:30pm Jan-Apr – Legion Hall / May – Aug – Youth CentreMagrath Rod & Gun Club 2nd Thursday 7:00pm Magrath LibraryMedicine Hat Fish & Game: 2nd Tuesday 8:00pm Medicine Hat Boy Scout Hall – 79 Cuyler Rd. SE - Sept to JuneMillet Fish & Game: 1st Tuesday 7:30pm Millet Fish & Game HallMorinville Fish & Game: 2nd Tuesday N/A Morinville F&G Clubhouse – except July/AugMundare Fish & Game: Last Monday 6:30pm Mundare Gun Range – May - AugustOkotoks Fish & Game: 3rd Tuesday 7:00pm No other infoOnoway & District Fish & Game: 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm Education Centre @ gun range – (780) 924-0005 - Sept to JunePeace Wapiti Fish & Game: 1st Tuesday 7:30pm Better than Fred’s – 9903 101 St, Gr. Prairie - Sept to JunePicture Butte Fish & Game: 1st Tuesday 7:00pm Archery Range – 464 Crescent Ave.Ponoka Fish & Game: 1st Thursday 7:30pm ClubhouseProvost Fish & Game: 2nd Tuesday 8:00pm Indoor Gun Range – 2km East of Provost (except July/August)Red Deer Fish & Game: 3rd Monday N/A Red Deer Legion – except July/AugRed Earth Creek Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tuesday 7:30pm No other infoRimby Fish & Game: 1st Wednesday 7:00pm Super 8 Motel – Contact Daryl Hunt (403) 843-6466Rocky Mtn House Fish & Game: 2nd Wednesday 7:00pm Rocky Arena meeting room or (summer) fish pond.Sarcee Fish & Game: 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm Mtn View Funeral Home Auditorium – September to JuneSherwood Park Fish & Game: Last Thursday 7:30pm 50 Spruce Avenue St. Albert Fish & Game: 2nd Tuesday 8:00pm St. Albert community Hall on Perron St. – September to JuneSt. Paul Fish & Game: 1st Wednesday 7:30pm Town Hall - DownstairsSouthern AB Outdoorsmen: 2nd Tuesday N/A Kings Home – 108 – 5th Avenue NE – Milk RiverSpedden Fish & Game: 2nd Sunday 7:30pm AshmontSpruce Grove Fish & Game: 1st Thursday 7:30pm Elks Hall – 400 Diamond Avenue – Spruce Grove – (Except November)Stony Plain Fish & Game: 2nd Monday 7:30pm Stony Plain Community Centre, 51 Ave. – Jimmy: (780) 963-2608Sundre Fish & Game: 3rd Tuesday 7:00pm McDougal Flats HallSylvan Lake & District: 1st Monday 7:00pm Community Partner HallTaber Fish & Game: 1st Wednesday N/A First Wendy’s at Heritage HotelThorsby Fish & Game: 3rd Monday 7:00pm Sunnybrook HallVegreville Wildlife Federation: 1st Thursday 7:00pm Centennial HallVermillion Fish & Game: 2nd Wednesday N/A Vermillion Provincial Building – Conference roomViking Sports & Wildlife Society: 1st Tuesday 7:30pm Clubhouse located near VikingWheatland Conservation & Wildlife: 2nd Thursday 7:30pm Clubhouse on Olson Land – SW2-26-25-W4Whitecourt Fish & Game: 1st Wednesday 7:00pm Forestry Training CentreWildwood & District Rod & Gun Club: 2nd Thursday 7:30pm Range in the clubhouseWillingdon & District Fish & Game: Last Tuesday 7:30pm Willingdon arena – upstairs clubroom – Sept to JuneWimborne & District Fish & Game: 1st Wednesday N/A Wimborne HallOTHER EVENTS DATE TIME DETAILSBeaver River Fish & Game: Every Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00pm Youth Archery 8:00pm Adult Archery Lloydminster Fish & Game: January 18 & 19 N/A Lloydminster Gun & Outdoor Sportsman Show: Servus Sports Cnt, - for more info: Angeline: 306-825-7653 or 780-214-2448; Garry: 780-875-0578 or 780-808-1326Lloydminster Fish & Game: January 25 N/A Lloydminster Family Wildlife & Awards Banquet: Convention Cnt. Exhibition grounds – more info: Garry: 780875-0578 or 780-808-1326

Edmonton Old Timers Fishing Club is looking for you! Calling all fishermen over 50! You’ll find lots of people to go fishing with both summer & ice fishing in the winter. We have meetings once a month with a guest speaker. For more info: Ron Gale – 780-232-6261

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