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November Meeting Minutes
Lloydminster & District Fish and Game Assoc. Meeting Minutes Nov 29/11
Gerry R. called meeting to order at 7:45 pm
Review minutes from Oct 25th meeting. Garry C. moved to adopt minutes as read. Second by Dwayne D. carried.
Move to adopt the agenda as presented by Earle S . Second by Cal W. Carried.
New Business:
Larry C. explained the Investors Fundraiser held to benefit L&DFGA. IG hosted the fundraiser and raffled some fishing trips with Gord Pizer. They turned it all over to L&DFGA. We will get all the income and we pay for the various expenses associated with the fundraiser. Potential net revenue from this will be over $20,000.00.
Earle S moved that we write a letter to IG thanking them for their generous support of our club. Second by Bill A. Carried
Correspondence
2012 Alta. Fish and Game Assoc. annual convention is on Feb 23-25/2012. Attending Gerry Russell.
Garry C. discussed Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Day. It coincides with opening day of Whitetail deer season.
Alta Fish and Game is asking for online voting support for the antelope corridor in the Shell Fueling Change. It involves replacing the antelope corridor barbed wire fence with smooth wire. The winning project will receive $100,000.00 grant.
Sask. Youth Camp participants from our zone reported that they had a good time.
Committee Reports
Membership 1135 members to date. 35 above last year. Alta Zone 5 may go to online membership registration.
Pistol Club - No report
Fundraising No report
Indoor Range We may need to get someone to take over from Steve Lundy, as he may not have the time to commit. A letter will be sent to the Pistol Club members to see if there is anyone to volunteer to open the indoor range on a regular schedule. They must have a RSO. The propane tank needs to be filled. Dwayne D. will get both tanks filled out at the Pistol club and the Youth Building.
Outdoor range The RCMP was out and used the outdoor range for training and commented that it worked really well for them. Some backstops have been repaired.
Conservation School No Report
Scholarships No Report
Merchandise No Report. Wayne B. still has some hats.
Habitat The sign was put up at the wrong property. Larry C. will get it put up properly in the spring.
Hide Program Hide truck will be here on Monday Dec 5th. All boxes will be brought to the Alta location West of the Vet Clinic.
Trout Ponds No report
Trophies Ab E. will be doing scoring the annual banquet until Dec 31/11.
Gun Show 132 out of 185 tables booked to date. Brian S. to help with security. Steve L. will look after gun check. Garry and Edith C. will do media relations. Larry C. will buy the gun for the door prize. Winner may take the gun as long as they have a PAL or take $600.00 cash. Admission will be $8.00/person. Angie will make up a sign stating that you must have a PAL to claim gun.
Archery Youth Building 37 JOPs registered so far. Program is now going 2 times/week. Monday and Wednesdays.
Gordon Leslie Property Garry C. said that the inspection of the property was done and sent to Brad Fenson. Spruce and Hawthorn are doing well. No damage to the property was noted. Foot traffic appears to be being adhered to.
Annual Banquet Garry C. noted that Sask. Environment donated a full moose, we do not need any more meat for the main meal. The two Kochenash brothers have donated a 200 lb pig which will be cured. Sobeys has donated salmon again. Need to book MC for the banquet. Approach Kurt Price or Fred Faulkner. Tickets on sale shortly. Newsletter going out in Dec.
Fish Fry No report.
SWF Convention Dwayne D. updated progress and all is going good. Garry C. mentioned that if any Exec. Want L&DFGA vests, they will need to know by Jan 15/12. Need to determine who will be delegates. There will be a hospitality room each night of the convention. First night, Wednesday, will be hosted by us and the other nights will be hosted by the other Regions.
Bills to Pay Payment of membership affiliations. $268.59
Payment for center pieces. $205.29
Total $473.88
Bill A. moved to pay these bills. Second by Wayne B. Carried
Old Business Dwayne D. & Gerry R. to check on donated power poles for the outdoor range.
New Business
Garry C. made a motion that Bill A. head up a nomination committee to solicit new executive for 2012. Second by Steve L. Carried.
Lloyd Area Archers Assoc. will be having an annual X-Mas party on Dec. 18th at the Youth Building. L&DGFA are welcome to attend pot luck supper.
Wayne B. mentioned that the Trafalger School is now owned by nobody. The committee that ran the property has now been disbanded. He was wondering if our club was interested in taking over the property. It is 2.83 acres. Discussion followed and issue was tabled to discussion the new year.
Next meeting Jan 10th 2012 7:00 pm at the Legion Hall Note time change and it is also our Annual General Meeting.
Motion to adjourn meeting, Bill A. Second by Wayne B. at 9:20 pm
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October 2011 Meeting Minutes
LDFGA 25 October 2011 Meeting Minutes
President Gerry Russell called meeting to order at 19:35
Agenda: Gerry R moved, Garry C seconded adoption of agenda. Carried
Minutes: Gerry R moved for adoption of minutes. Steve L seconds, carried.
Correspondence: Info on the gun registry
Committee Reports:
Memberships- Garry C: Regular-1160 Family- Youth- Pistol Club-281 That is 10% above last year. Garry moves to leave membership fees the same, Angeline J seconds, carried.
Fundraising- Investors Group sponsored Gord Pizer as a guest speaker at a client appreciation night. They designated the LDFGA as the beneficiary of any profit from their evening as it was all about fishing. A good profit was made and our club will receive the donation when things are finalized. We need to decide which programs will receive the money.
Indoor Range- Steve L: Propane is needed. People are also needed to supervise (RSO) and open doors for group usage.
Outdoor Range- Tyler V: Possible target extension to 600m was brought up. The landowner involved reportedly will give the okay. A feasibility study should be considered - no motions at this time.
Motion: Garry C moves to hire the transportation of power poles from Milleton Hall yard. Dwayne D seconds, carried. Dwayne will look into it.
Conservation School- Larry C. 114 students at camp with canoes, and kayaks. Volunteers needed.
Scholarships- Bill Armstrong: Megan Dow and Ashley Murray received their awards on Oct 8th. Merchandise- Wayne B: N/R
Habitat- Lorne Topley: Club received a sign to post acknowledging our tax payment on the Bert Smith property. Lorne hasnt heard about brass plaque and monument from the SWF.
Hide Program- Larry C: Boxes will be out early November.
Trout Ponds- Vacant: N/R
Trophies- Ab E: Ab has been measuring and Ian Peters is helping measure.
Gun Show- Angeline Joy: sent out 108 applications. Progress is good. (Gun Show Jan 21/22)
Archery Club/ Youth Centre- Dwayne D: JOP still going strong with 19 kids already.
Gordon Leslie Property- Stan D: Stewardship inspection is needed.
Banquet- Garry C: All associated costs going up. Motion: Garry C moves for a $5/ticket increase, Bill A seconds, carried. The Kokenash brothers donated pig will be cured in quarters. Garry C is looking into entertainment. Fish is still in the club freezer, 4 boxes at $50 each. Steve Ls wife has 6 quilts and 4 afghans to donate for a raffle.
Bills to be paid: Steve L-cleaners, materials for fryers. $88.01 Moved by Bill A, Stan D seconds, carried.
Old Business:
Region 5 meeting report:
- all things running good. We will stay with 2 meetings/year.
- AFGA zone executive held their seats by acclamation.
- Trophy books will be ready by Christmas.
- Sturgeon numbers are down in the N Sask River.
- Alta COs now are under the Solicitor General Dept (100 officers in 59 offices 11 are retiring and wont be replaced until after an election). Biologists stay under Fish and Wildlife.
- Excellent lake trout report on Cold Lake trying to figure out how best to support the population.
- Resolution: No walleye tournaments to be allowed where there is a draw for tags; A late-season black powder license for certain WMUs
- Narrow Lake Camp very much appreciate our donation of the canoes and kayaks which were used extensively.
Region 2 meeting report:
- SWF are pushing for enforcement of Wildlife Protection Act to protect WHAPA lands.
- 107 schools are taking part in the NASP program.
- Lorne and Gerry reported on resolutions, and new ideas for meeting format and dates.
- Resolutions: Electron calls for all geese, Permanent disabled permits for hunting, A need for native harvest figures, A need for more money for field surveys, Have mule deer and white tail same day opening.
- Discussion on farmland moose - There have been numerous no moose hunting posts on farmland.
New Business:
Dwayne - Convention preparations are progressing well. The fishing trip portion has been donated. Hospitality nite will be on Wednesday evening. Sponsorship for convention is being purshed.
Meeting adjourned by Stan D. Next meeting at 19:30 on November 29th at the legion.
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Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 27, 2011
CLAIMS BY THE GUN REGISTRY SUPPORTERS WAY OFF TARGET
In a reaction to the introduction of Bill C ]19, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code and Firearms Act,
spokespersons for the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, anti]gun groups and opposition parties
are claiming that the elimination of the long gun registry will rob police of a valuable tool to keep track
of guns in Canada, and leave them with enothing to checkf.
gWe find it very disturbing that these groups would make such blatantly false statementsh, said
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) Provincial Firearms Chair, Greg Illerbrun.
In a recent interview the President of the Canadian Police Association commented that police have
sources of information other than the long gun registry that enables them to keep track of what they
consider to be firearms threats. The information available through firearms licensing alone ensures that
police will know who is legal to own firearms in Canada. CPIC, the National Information Centre,
registries of restricted and prohibited long guns and handguns, which are not affected by Bill C]19,
information that exists in local or provincial databases, and databases maintained by the RCMP and
other federal agencies will still be available.
The SWF also notes that the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers and the Government of
Saskatchewan has long held positions in opposition to the long gun registry.
gThe gun registry has always targeted the law abiding gun owner. The solution has always been that the
enforcement focus should be on those who shouldnft have guns, not those who have demonstrated,
through training, safe storage and safe use, that they pose no threat to public safety. These groups
should be supporting the creation of a database that tracks people who shouldnft have guns, those who
have committed crimes with firearms, who have been charged with domestic violence, or for other
reasons have been ruled ineligible to qualify for a firearms license. h Illerbrun goes on to say.
The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) proudly represents over 30,000 members from 120
branches across Saskatchewan and is considered to be, per capita, the largest wildlife conservation
organization of its kind in the world.
For more information please contact:
Greg Illerbrun - SWF Firearms Chairman Darrell Crabbe - Executive Director
306-773-2566 306-630-8780 or 306-692-8812
giller@sasktel.net dcrabbe.swf@sasktel.net
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to get SWF monthly news
Go to Links on our website and choose SWF: then click on - SWF Info: then click on Branch Memo. After the end of each month SWF will post their monthly news and events.
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Study of Firearms Effectiveness
The following Media Release has been posted on the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation website: http://www.swf.sk.ca/7NewsEventsIssues/mediarel.html
For Release April 19, 2011 Outdoor Network Requests Release of Firearms StudiesHidden documents may offer different perspective on long gun registry
Canadaâs Outdoor Network, representing over 500,000 outdoor enthusiasts across the country, is calling for the release of a long-buried Liberal study on the effectiveness of the controversial long gun registry.
In 2004, after admitting there were âflawsâ in the long gun registry, former Liberal Prime Minister Paul Martin appointed Cabinet Minister, Albina Guarnieri, to undertake a thorough review of the registry. Gaurnieri spent three months criss-crossing the country, talking to stakeholder groups and firearms owners while compiling a document that would support the Prime Ministerâs personal promise to firearms groups that changes would be coming. However, Ms. Guarnieriâs full report, much like a previous report by Liberal MP Shaughnessy Cohen in the 1990s, has never been made public. Both reports remain protected by Cabinet confidentiality.
As part of their election platform, the Liberal party has included its vision of a ânew and improvedâ long gun registry, hoping to convince Canadians that they have a solution to the ongoing debate over the badly flawed firearms system they created. The acknowledgement that change is needed, stands in direct contrast to comments made by Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff last fall, when he made it clear that the Liberal policy is âstrict and unrelenting gun control.â
"Mr. Ignatieff claims he is against secrecy and withholding information from the publicâ, says Greg Illebrun, firearms spokesperson for the Outdoor Network. âIf this is so, why won't he release the results of his own party's study of the long gun registry done by Liberal MPs in 2004? What is he afraid of? Do these reports make it clear how many tens of millions of dollars the Liberals have wasted on a program with no positive results, while effective public safety programs are ignored for political expediency? Itâs time Mr. Ignatieff walks his own talk and shows us the report now."
It is the goal of the Outdoor Network, says Illebrun, to make sure all Canadians understand the concerns of outdoor enthusiasts in Canada. Illebrun says the divisive registry debate underlines a lack of tolerance for a lifestyle largely misunderstood in some urban centres. He believes attacks on legitimate gun owners demonstrate a lack of tolerance that is âun-Canadianâ.
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Canadian Institute for Legislative Action Canadian Section of the Wildlife Society
Canadian Shooting Sports Association
Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association
Delta Waterfowl Foundation
Fédération Québecoise des Chasseurs et Pecheurs Fur Institute of Canada
Friends of Fur
Hunting for Tomorrow Foundation Long Point Waterfowl Long Point Waterfowlers Association
Manitoba Wildlife Federation
National Wild Turkey Federation
New Brunswick Wildlife Federation
Newfoundland and Labrador Wildlife Federation Northwestern Ontario Sportsmenâs Alliance
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Prince Edward Island Trappers Association
Prince Edward Island Wildlife Federation
Ruffed Grouse Society
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Long gun Registry Bill
Dear supporter: Proponents of the wasteful long-gun registry are working overtime. We need your urgent support to fight back. A private members bill (C-391) to end the wasteful long-gun registry passed second reading in Parliament last November thanks in part to the votes of eight brave Liberal MPs who voted in support of the bill. Now their boss Michael Ignatieff wants their votes back. Hes told them to change their final vote in third reading and support keeping the wasteful long-gun registry -- or face discipline. Whats worse? Party discipline or the wasteful long-gun registry? 1. Click here to e-mail Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff and tell him to allow his MPs to answer to their constituents, NOT party bosses! He allowed his caucus a free vote in November, why the change now? 2. Below are the eight Liberal MPs who voted to end the long-gun registry last November. Click here to send them a supportive e-mail and tell them that if they cant vote to get rid of the long-gun registry, they should not vote at all. Let's get to work. Lets make our voices heard! -Kevin, Troy, Lee and the rest of the CTF team The Canadian Taxpayers Federation opposes the gun registry and other wastes of taxpayer dollars. If you like what we're doing, why not donate?
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Canadian Shooting Sports Association news update
What's New (http://www.cdnshootingsports.org/)
EKOS POLL ALERT!!!!!
Ekos Research is currently conducting a poll of firearms owners using contact information obtained from the Canadian Firearms Centre (CFC). When the CSSA/CILA alerted the federal government about this poll (which they knew nothing about), they immediately began an investigation. We are currently exploring the possibility of criminal charges relating to the release of confidential information by the CFC.
We are advising all firearms owners that if contacted by Ekos, that they decline participation in this poll. It is obviously an attempt by the bureaucrats to justify continuation of the wasteful and useless long-gun registry, particularly with the second reading of Bill C-391 due at the end of September. Much of the information requested in the poll is already on their databases.
It appears that the CFC has violated your privacy by releasing this information, despite the assurances from the Liberal Government of the day that this would never happen. Another nail in the coffin of the Firearms Registry.
We ask that you contact your MP to protest this incident and to support the passage of C-391.
REMINGTON 870 PUMP SHOTGUN UPDATE
In our last email spray we indicated that the CFC had a problem with the Remington 870 shotguns and sent registration revocation letters to a number of registered owners. Upon further investigation, it seems that a Quebec police agency sold off some of their illegally modified Remingtons (barrels sawed off to 16) to a Quebec dealer, who legally sold them to licensed gun owners a few years ago. This was recently discovered by someone in the bureaucracy (with obviously nothing better to do with their time) who decided that these firearms must be seized and destroyed. There are apparently 13 shotguns involved.
Despite the message from CFC, only the barrels are prohibited and must be turned in, not the firearms themselves. Remington 870 shotguns are non-restricted firearms and ONLY the 16 modified barrels are in question. Unless you received a letter from the CFC, you are not affected.
Please let us know if you have any questions on this situation.
CSSA ENDORSED BY GARY BREITKREUZ, MP
The CSSA has been honored with the receipt of a glowing endorsement from Member of Parliament Gary Breitkreuz (Yorkton/Melville). Garry, as you know, has been a relentless advocate against the Liberal anti-gun agenda and recently spoke at the CSSA AGM despite enormous pressure to decline. His endorsement (and others) can be viewed on our website at: http://www.cdnshootingsports.org/endorsements/Endorsements.html
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Scrap the long arm gun registration
For all you gun owners call your MP's and urge them to support this bill--- Bill C-301
Due to the timely nature of this, we thought we would give you a preview of an article to be published in the May/ June Outdoor Edge:
Bringing You The Facts
By Greg Illerbrun
SWF Firearms Chairman
As most of you are probably aware, MP Gary Breitkreuz has introduced private members Bill C-301, that if passed, will:
1. Scrap the long gun registry
2. Combine POLs and Pals, and increase the renewal requirement to 10 years from five
3. Attach Authorizations to Transport to your PAL
4. Grandfather those individuals caught in the 12.6 trap (those folks in it will know who they are)
5. Call for an Auditor General review every five years
All indications at this point suggest that this Bill has a very good chance of passing. Here in Saskatchewan the only MP we need to contend ourselves with is Ralph Goodale in Regina. Please do not hesitate to stop in at his office or write him on this issue. EVERY VOTE IS GOING TO COUNT!
While the gun control fanatics are lobbying hard to prevent passage, a recent study once again points out that gun control is not the way to go. The University of Guelph study says that better educated men and women in the workforce have resulted in a steady decline in spousal homicide rates in Canada over the past 30 years. In fact, between 1975 and 2001 the spousal homicide rate is down by more than 50%. You may all remember that I have always maintained that it is alcohol and drug abuse along with the breakdown of the family unit that is the major contributor to societys woes and this is where we should be spending our time money and effort if we are truly serious about making a difference!
Bill C-301 is up for second reading in early April. Ill keep you posted, in the meantime NEVER FORGIVE AND NEVER FORGET!
Let Them Know What You Think
Let your own Member of Parliament know what you think of private members Bill C-301. I suggest you also let Gary Breitkreuz and Ralph Goodale know you support the bill:
Gary Breitkreuz
Conservative MP Yorkton-Melville
19 - 1st, Ave., N.
Yorkton, SK
S3N 1J3
Phone (306) 782-3309 or
1-800-667-6606 (in SK only)
Fax (306) 786-7207
Ralph Goodale,
Liberal MP Wascana
310 University Park Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4V 0Y8
Phone: (306) 585-2202
Fax: (306) 585-2280
No postage is required to mail Members of Parliament.
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AFGA History Book Sales and Promotion
AFGA has published a new book!!!
CONSERVATION PRIDE and PASSION The 100 year history of conservation in Alberta. This book is the Alberta Fish and Game Association's history from 1908 -2008.
Milestones
1908- First local hunting and fishing clubs form to cooperate on first wildlife enhancement projects in Alberta
1930's-Key partner in the development of Ducks Unlimited in Alberta
1940's- Instrumental is establishing provincial wildlife protection legislation.
1960's- Founded Alberta Hunter Education Program. Co-founded Outdoor Observer and Report a Poacher Program.
1963- Initiated the formation of the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
1970's Founding partner in the Buck for Wildlife Fund (levy collected from hunting and angling licenses to support habitat conservation projects)
1983- Established AFGA Wildlife Trust Fund to purchase significant wildlife habitats.
1989- Founded Operation Burrowing Owl program within Alberta
2000- 50th parcel of wildlife habitat secured through the Wildlife Trust Fund: a total of 23,000 acres protected to date.
2008- The Alberta Fish and Game Association will celebrate 100 years of Conservation success. Many of AFGA affiliate clubs including Lloydminster and District Fish & Game Association have submitted their histories to this book as well.
Prepublication Price is $39.95 until March 31, 2008 ($49.95 after March 31, 2008) plus shipping charges and is expected to be available fall of 2008.
Lloydminster and District Fish and Game Association will bring in some books for sale. Please contact the LDFGA before March 28 to save the $10 that you would pay after that date and if we get enough orders it will also save the $8.00 per book shipping and handling. LDFGA is looking for sponsors to purchase books to place them in schools and many other places around Lloydminster area. For further Information on purchasing or sponsoring a AFGA History book contact Garry and Edith Cunningham @ 780-875-0578 or
email this site @ admin@lloydfishandgame.org
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Sale of Publicly Owned land in Alberta
AFGA Letter to MLA about Land Sales in Alberta
ALBERTA FISH & GAME October 7, 2011 To: Honoured Members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta (via email) The Alberta Fish and Game Association has had a long-standing policy that does not support the sale of any publicly owned lands. The Government of Alberta has deemed fit to sell a major tract of public land worth millions of dollars in a highly sensitive ecological region in southern Alberta. The land in question is critical to the survival of a number of species at risk that inhabit the area such as the burrowing owl and ferruginous hawk among others. There is less than 5% of native prairie grassland region left and this further destruction will help to seal the fate of these species as well as any outdoors enjoyment by future generations. To justify the sale of this particular tract as well as others throughout the province justifications such as proceeds from sale will be allocated to secure higher valued land, and value added agricultural projects will increase jobs have been provided. These do not make any sense. First, with the small amount of natural grassland in existence, organizations such as ours will be hard pressed to find any "higher value" conservation land. Once the land is gone, it is gone and any potential future attempts at restoration would be astronomical in cost if not downright futile.Further, the bio-diversity in the area is irreplaceable. Once irrigation, as prescribed in the issued RFP, is introduced to create an agricultural project, this biodiversity shrinks to minimal levels. Second, it is difficult to understand how a "value added" agricultural project will create jobs for Albertans especially in light of this provinces inability to fill current demands for labour. Some estimates suggest the construction industry alone will need 40,000 foreign workers to keep up with demand! ( Dave Cooper, edmontonjournal.com http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Alberta+construction+industry+faces+manpower+shortages/5033313/story.html#ixzz1ZqxgHdya) In a province that has an annual budget of $38 billion dollars an approximate $30 million realized from this sale will not even be a drop (.079 of 1%) in the bucket yet will serve to annihilate critical habitat forever. We, as the 21,000+ members of the Alberta Fish and Game Association turn to you as representatives of the people to ensure that no more public lands be sold. Even though the mantra from government is "thats only a small portion of public land" it will all add up until there is none left. Sincerely, Conrad Fennema, President Martin Sharren, Executive VP The Alberta Fish & Game Association The Alberta Fish & Game Association cc AFGA Executive AFGA Members ASSOCIATION 6924 - 104 St. NW Edmonton, Alberta Canada T6H 2L7 Phone: (780) 437-2342 Fax: (780) 438-6872 email: office@afga.org website: www.afga.org ~ The Alberta Fish & Game Association is your voice for Conservation ~
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Upgrade : POL to PAL
Alternate Certification Application: Non-Restricted Firearms
BCWF ALERT #161/2008: Alternative Certification Application - Non-Restricted Firearms
Alternative Certification Application - Non-Restricted Firearms
For those of you who have a POL and who would like to upgrade to a PAL, here is an opportunity. If you have owned a firearms continuously since January 1st, 1979, you can apply for a PAL without taking the Canadian Firearms Safety Course or pass the test. The form can be accessed and printed of from this site: Even if you personally already have a PAL, you might want to pass this information on to friends, family and club members. ************ The world is run by those who show up.
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Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Act (Bill 201) becomes REALITY in Alberta
Your Alberta Fish & Game Association (AFGA) is pleased to announce that the
Alberta Hunting Heritage Act--Bill 201 received third and final reading and
was passed by the Legislature. It was given royal ascent by the
Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta on behalf of the Queen on Ma y 15, 2008.
Bill 201 is more than just symbolic. It creates a statutory right to hunt,
fish, and trap that can be defended in court. It will help secure the
future of these time-honoured activities in Alberta.
The AFGA couldn't be happier that this very important piece of legislation
is finally enacted. AFGA 1st Vice President, Quentin Bochar initially
drafted this paper over five years ago on behalf of AFGA and it was
presented by your Senior Executive to at least 3 Ministers before one would
take it forward. Thanks go to Mr. Leonard Mitzel (PC) MLA for
Cypress-Medicine Hat who presented the bill with the full support of ASRD
Minister Ted Morton.
This piece of legislation will recognize Hunting, Fishing and Trapping as
legitimate, rightful privileges under the protection of law and will serve
us well in the future.
To view this Act please go to
<http://www.qp.gov.ab.ca/documents/Acts/H15P5_08.cfm?frm_isbn=9780779733002>
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June 2, 2008
New hunting and fishing community website launched
Alberta's best hunting and fishing info now found at My Wild Alberta
Edmonton... The Government of Alberta has launched My Wild Alberta
(http://www.mywildalberta.com <http://www.mywildalberta.com/> ), a new
website bringing together the best information for and from Alberta's
hunting and fishing community.
"This new website will be the first stop for hunters and anglers in
Alberta," said Ted Morton, Minister of Sustainable Resource Development.
"Hunters and anglers are our partners in wildlife conservation and habitat
management. Through My Wild Alberta, we can work together to build a
stronger hunting and fishing culture in this province."
My Wild Alberta is a joint initiative between Alberta Sustainable Resource
Development, the Alberta Conservation Association, the Alberta Fish and Game
Association, Alberta Outdoorsmen magazine, the Alberta Professional
Outfitters Society, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Hunting for Tomorrow, the
Alberta Trappers Association and Trout Unlimited Canada.
My Wild Alberta features hunting and fishing information, as well as a
discussion board, events calendar, stories, videos, Alberta's hunting and
fishing regulations, and links to the Government of Alberta's online
licensing site, https://www.albertarelm.com <https://www.albertarelm.com/> .
It will also highlight key initiatives and programs of the stakeholder
organizations.
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