Once again social pressures are being used to try to pull the regulations lever to close regulated hunting in British Columbia.
The Wild Sheep Society of B.C is against this latest attempt to ban hunting of ‘large carnivores’ in our Province.
Thinly veiled under the guise of conservation, a concerted attack is now in place against ‘large carnivores’- specifically named are black bears, cougars, wolves and elk as they are mentioned as ‘trophy hunted only’.
Wild Sheep Society – Will you help
Tuesday February 16, 2:34pm
The CCFR has filed an injunction (court file number T-577-20) application with the federal court to “stay” the May 1 OIC gun ban until the main case can be heard and decided by the judge. CCFR v Canada. Notice of Motion – Injunction (00047724xD5450) (1) In addition to the CCFR.
We are in strange times. During any other time we would have seen a courtroom packed solid with interested parties. Instead, we took part in “zoom court”, perhaps a small blessing because we were well over capacity with 1000- 1300 viewers at any one time. We would never have fit the 2300 registrants who wanted to attend, into a courtroom. Preparations are already underway to accommodate far more attendees for future hearings as the case progresses.Associate Chief Justice Jocelyne Gagne confirmed that the CCFR v Canada injunction hearing is the highest attended judicial process in the history of the Federal Court, and that’s without letting everyone in. This shows the monumental importance of this case for Canadians. Continue Reading →
Now that the big game hunting seasons have mostly wrapped up, it’s a good time to outline the many annual Big Game Awards that our Club offers. Permanent trophies – that you may have noticed on the Club’s fireplace mantle – are awarded each year at the club’s AGM for these competitions that recognize animals taken during the previous calendar year. It looks like we won’t be able to hold a live AGM this year, but the Awards Competition will still take place.
All you need to enter is to be is a member in good standing and follow the guidelines for entry as noted here.
JOHN BARSBY MEMORIAL TROPHY: This award is provided to the heaviest Vancouver Island deer taken during the previous season. In order to qualify, the deer must be officially weighed at either the Club Caretaker’s house (between 9 am and 5 pm any day of the week where Caretaker John or the Range Officer will witness the weigh-in – 250.754.2846), or at my house (call first: Kim – 250.802.9471). Weights obtained at the Nanaimo Lakes or River Camp game check do not qualify for entry. Edible internal organs (heart, liver and kidney) can remain inside the carcass.
OUTSTANDING BIG GAME AWARD: Any big game species taken in BC is eligible in this competition. The animal must be officially scored by any Boone and Crockett or Wildlife Records Club of BC scorer. In Nanaimo, scorers include me, Charles Veasey (250.758.2555) and Byron Mason (250.390.2846). The award winner is determined by whichever score is the highest percent of minimum required for entry by the Wildlife Records Club of BC. This allows different species to fairly compete with one another.
ARCHERY AWARD: Any big game species taken with archery (including crossbows) in BC is eligible in this competition. As above, the animal must be officially scored by any Boone and Crockett or Wildlife Records Club of BC scorer.
JUNIOR BIG GAME AWARD: This award is available to any Junior Club member. A Junior Hunter – which is defined the same as a ‘Youth’ in the BC Hunting Regulations – is any hunter who is 17 years of age or younger on the date the animal was taken. As with the Outstanding Big Game Award, this competition is for any big game animal taken in B.C. which must be officially scored and judged according to percent of minimum entry score for the species.
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL NANAIMO & DISTRICT F&G MEMBERS ANNUAL ANTLER CONTEST: This competition is for the largest scoring antlers of a Vancouver Island deer taken by a Club member. As above, the animal must be officially scored to qualify for entry.
FREAK HORNS/ANTLERS AWARD: Although rarely awarded due to lack of entries, this award is given to the ‘oddest’ horns or antlers taken by a Club member. The winning entry is decided by the Club’s Executive.
Please contact me if you believe you have – or know of – an animal that qualifies for entry into the competition.
Kim Brunt, Big Game Committee Chairman
Phone 250-802-9471
Effective November 15, 2021 the rifle and handguns ranges are open 7 days a week from 9am to Sundown.
Nanaimo .22 Rifle Precision Shoot
The Air Gun Range is Open!
Current hours:
Wednesday 6:00-8:00 (last shot 7:45)
Saturday 9:30-11:30
Club Rifles available.
Small Fee for pellets and targets.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank You,
Carmen Barclay Hamm
250-714-8754
carmenbarclay1@gmail.com
The Indoor Archery range in the log building is open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 6 PM to 8 PM,
The range is also open Sunday and Wednesday mornings from 9 AM- 11:59 AM.
The indoor Archery range is open to current members and guests with their own equipment only.
There will be no “new shooter” evenings or formal coaching available at this time.
*Do not come to the range if you or a member of your family are sick or are experiencing any of the following;
Wearing a mask is recommended for all persons over the age of 12, unless they are fully vaccinated. Masks do not need to be worn on the shooting line.
On arrival at the log building members will sign in with their name membership number, date and time.
Members are reminded to sign out prior to leaving the range.
The club is only able to remain open by the efforts of our members who volunteer as Range Officers who monitor attendance and ensure we comply to the guidelines. If it wasn’t for them none of us would be shooting and you need to thank them every time you attend and follow their instructions. If you don’t like the conditions required to attend and use the club facilities do not attend, but if you do attend always be courteous to the Range Officers – they did not make these rules. If you are interested in becoming a Range Officer please contact Rob Clark
At this point in time, due to the unique circumstances of the size of our property and the number of ranges we have, we are able to keep our facilities open with a few restrictions:
All members are encouraged to follow “the basics” including:
We should remain aware that this is a very fluid situation and our plan may change as required. We will continue to monitor the situation closely, and respond as required. We thank all Vancouver Islanders for their effort to date, and encourage everyone to continue the fight until this Virus is beaten.
The Nanaimo Fish & Game Annual 2020 Turkey Shoot has been cancelled due to COVID-19. In its place, a 3D archery shoot, the “No Turkey” Turkey Shoot, will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the Nanaimo Fish & Game Club.
Changes have been implemented to this 3D Shoot due to COVID-19 Regulations.
Please read all instructions and follow them accordingly.
Round is limited to 45 Archers.
Open to current Nanaimo Fish & Game Members Only until the deadline of Friday, November 20, 2020. If the 45 spots have not filled as of November 20, 2020, registration will then open up to Non-Members as well.
Registration Fee: $20.00 per Archer. We ask registrants to pay the exact amount at Morning Check-in. Change will NOT be given in helping to reduce unnecessary contact with money.
PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Preregister by emailing Corinne Chrunik at cchrunik18@gmail.com by Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Please include your full name, Membership Number, and phone number in your email.
Check-in opens at 8:00a.m. in the new Archery building. Archers Meeting 9:00 a.m. Archers at their starting point on the course for a 9:30 a.m. start.
Participants are required to bring their own snacks, lunch, and beverages as the food booth is closed at this time.
NOTE: Participating Archers Only – Unfortunately spectators, fans, and family members ARE NOT PERMITTED on the 3D Course, nor the NFG property, during the event. COVID-19 Regulations limits the number of people on The Club’s property at any one time.
Please Remember to Respect and Practice Social Distancing during the 3D Shoot.
The Club and the Executive appreciates your cooperation in following the new regulations put before us, and for your continued support.
Volunteers are needed to set up the 3D animals on the course the day before the event, Saturday, December 12, 2020. Please contact Larry at larrymcfarlane53@gmail.com, or Ross at wrossbowen@shaw.ca to volunteer.
Many of our members may not know very much About the Nature trust of B.C.
The Nature Trust of British Columbia took on the daunting task of protecting the natural riches of the province by building a treasury of wild natural areas to conserve iconic and important species at risk.
The Nature Trust of BC is now a leading non-profit land conservation organization. Since 1971 they have acquired more than 500 conservation properties in British Columbia. Continue Reading →
