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Major regulation changes for 2012/2013 season on and above the 760 metre contour in the watersheds of Tulip Creek in the west to Rialto Creek in the east including all watersheds in between (Syringa, Allendale, Yarrow and several unnamed) and including areas within Syringa Provincial Park. It also includes the watershed of Sproule Thanks to all the Creek and commencing at the start of the Sproule Creek readers who sent in FSR, and not including that portion of the Smallwood FSR their photographs located wihtin the Sproule Creek Watershed. to make this a better • August Private Land Black Bear Hunting Season. hunting guide! • Increased Bag Limit for Antlerless White-tailed Deer. • Shortened November 4 Point Mule Deer Season. There were some changes to the hunting and trapping reg- • 4 Point Mule Deer Seasons in the Cranbrook Game ulations this year. For more information, please look at your Management Zone. • Harmonization of 6 Point Bull Elk Seasons Across the 2012/2014 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis. Kootenays and Okanagan. • Increased Areas for Agricultural Elk Hunts in 4-26. Region-wide: • Compulsory Inspection is No Longer Required For • Compulsory Inspection of All Hunter Harvested Lynx. • New Motor Vehicle Prohibitions in Holt Creek and Lang Moose Harvested in Region 4 Creek. 4Access Permits are required for hunting or fishing activi–Year Round Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed Areas unless otherwise indicated now includes ties on the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. For Peter Creek bridge crossing and includes both Faith and more details on acquiring permits visit www.crestonwildlife.ca or call 250-402-6900. Peter Creek watersheds, Sept. 1 to Nov. 30. –Seasonal Motor Vehicles for Hunting Closed Areas includes the Rialto Cr FSR commencing at 11 km This year’s cover photo was taken by Marion Eunson, who took this picture in Glacier National Park.
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season there can be changes to this document and conservation officers will not take ignorance of the law as an excuse. These rules and regulations were put together using input from hunters and experts to help you get the most out of the season while preserving our most important natural resource–the wilderness. One of the most important things to do before leaving home is to clean your weapon thoroughly, adjust it and ensure it’s operational. Other essential tasks include the purchase of a hunting permit or permits, sharpening the hunting knife, purchasing new batteries or recharging flashlight and GPS batteries. Stock-up on ammunition, check your survival kit and pack a change of clothes, which should be clean, non-perfumed and stored in a sealed container. Make sure that your vehicles and means of transport — such as your truck, VTT, or boat — have had a tune-up. Lastly, don’t forget the trigger locks for your weapons and, above all, the keys for these locks (don’t laugh; a lot of hunters have forgotten their keys!) If you have to hunt alone (which is not recommended), it is prudent to tell a member of your family or a reliable friend exactly where you’ll be hunting and the approximate time you will stop hunting. If possible, a daily telephone call confirming that everything is going well or advising of a change of hunting territory is the very best thing you can do for your own safety. Finally, don’t forget the camera and some extra batteries in case you get lucky. Happy hunting and above all... good luck!
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Winners of the EKBGC annual awards The East Kootenay Big Game Club’s (EKBGC) 57th RIFLE, ADULT CATEGORY Annual Awards Banquet and Wildlife Fundraiser was held Typical Whitetail deer—1st place score 136 3/8 Shane on March 31, 2012 at the Cristoforo Colombo Lodge in Fabro, Kimberly Cranbrook. Typical Mule deer—1st place score 166 0/8 Wayne Hunt, All results were compiled by Don Patterson, EKBGC Elkford Director, Sparwood Typical Elk —1st place score 312 6/8 Bruce Sawatsky, Elkford 2nd place score 306 3/8 Shannon Hummel, Cranbrook 3rd place score 304 3/8 Kyle Southgate, Cranbrook Moose—1st place Sparwood
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ARCHERY CATEGORY Typical Whitetail Deer—1st place score 126 1/8 Glen Grizzly Bear —1st place score 23 2/16 Shawn MacDonald, Rindler, Sparwood 2nd place score 110 1/8 Sebastien Therrien, Sparwood Cranbrook 2nd place score 22 4/16 Don Tames, Cranbrook Typical Mule Deer—1st place score 189 4/8 Jason Pike, 3rd place score 21 12/16 Jeff Kopak, Cranbrook Invermere 4th place score 20 5/16 Jason Grywacheski, Sparwood 2nd place score 183 3/8 Martin Gottinger, Invermere Cougar—1st place score 14 9/16 Jesse Faiers, Cranbrook Non-Typical Mule Deer—1st place score 188 0/8 Wade Wolf—1st place score 17 11/16 Jason Mallard, Fort Steele Oakley, Cranbrook 2nd place score 16 14/16 Bruce/Ryan Farrow, Cranbrook Black Bear—1st place score 17 10/16 Dave Woznica, Edgewater OUT OF PROVINCE 1st Typical Whitetail Deer score 165 6/8 Dusty Roe, OUT OF PROVINCE ARCHERY Kimberly 2nd Typical Mule Deer score 181 3/8 Darren Reghenas, Non-Typical Mule Deer—1st place score 202 6/8 Donny Lloyd, Grand Prairie Sparwood 3rd Dall Sheep score 156 5/8 Dusty Roe, Kimberly 4th Typical Whitetail Deer score 153 6/8 Chris Hill, RIFLE JUNIOR CATEGORY Typical Whitetail Deer—1st place score 130 3/8 Brandon Cranbrook Tames, Cranbrook 5th Moose score 197 2/8 William Feissel, Invermere 4th place score 18 8/16 Lane Pighin, Cranbrook
OUT OF REGION 1st Bison score 131 2/8 Ivar Larson, Canal Flats 2nd Bison score 118 2/8 Mario Rocca, Fernie 3rd Black Bear score 20 3/16 Mac Cross, Cranbrook 4th Mountain Goat score 51 6/8 Darrell Orth, Cranbrook
Typical Mule Deer—1st place score 127 6/8 Kurtis Lutzke, Cranbrook Typical Elk—1st place score 294 7/8 Justin Benson, Cranbrook 2nd place score 291 2/8 Sheldon Juricic, Cranbrook
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EKWA/BCWF Affiliated clubs
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Golden District Rod & Gun Club President : Bill Jones Phone 344-4787 Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club Acting President : Norman Hendricks Phone 342-9033 Canal Flats Wilderness Club President: Dave White Phone 349-5478 Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club President : Gerry Bond Phone 428-3546 Fernie & District Rod & Gun Club President: Kevin Marasco Phone 423-3495 Sparwood & District Fish & Wildlife Association President : Matt Huryn Phone 425-2647 Elkford Rod & Gun Club President: James Bonnell Phone 865-7589
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3rd place score 251 7/8 Kade Lode, Cranbrook 4th place score 240 5/8 Kurtis Lutzke, Cranbrook Black Bear—1st place score 17 13/16 Brandon Tames, Cranbrook 2nd place score 17 9/16 Jeremy Benson, Cranbrook OUT OF REGION, JUNIOR CATEGORY Black Bear—1st place score 16 15/16 Justin Benson, Cranbrook OUT OF PROVINCE, JUNIOR CATEGORY Typical Whitetail Deer—1st place score 124 3/8 Mason Janni, Cranbrook MEMORIALS RAY CARRY MEMORIAL Typical Mule Deer score 166 0/8 Wayne Hunt, Elkford BLAYNE WILSON MEMORIAL Best Junior Entry Typical Elk score 294 7/8 Justin Benson, Cranbrook AGGREGATE TROPHY WINNERS Archery—Typical Mule Deer score 189 4/8 Jason Pike, Invermere Junior—Typical Elk score 294 7/8 Justin Benson, Cranbrook Grand Aggregate—Mountain Goat score 50 2/8 Shane This moose was seen in early July near the Island Lake Lodge in Fernie. Photo by Greg Bessie Fabro, Kimberly
Fording River Operations 2012 Hunting Boundary For your protection and ours, observe and follow the no trespassing, no shooting and no hunting boundaries. Mining activities can start avalanches or rock slides without warning. If you require any information go to the main gate house and contact Loss Prevention on the radio. You may also phone Loss Prevention at 250.865.2271. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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The osprey is one of nature’s most prolific hunters. Photo by Murray Palmer
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A nanny and kid at home in the rocks are a common sight along the roadways. Photo by Shannon Panko
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Experience trumps gimmicks in moose hunting Submitted Hunting techniques are continually changing and hunters must learn to adapt to this reality. Year after year, this evolution in research and development can be seen at all the hunting and fishing shows. Many new products end up in stores — some become essential pieces of equipment, and others quickly vanish. Keeping things in perspective is what really matters. Despite all the technical gadgets available, hunters still have to know how to vary their approach to the prey. For years hunters have been trying the ploy of imitating the calls of a female moose in heat, but it is not very often that we hear of someone having success with the method. Even though it can still be effective sometimes, moose have adapted over the years and have developed a certain amount of distrust for this call. They can be lured by it, but they won’t approach the source. Hunters must therefore find other types of call in order to be more convincing. Animals adjust to the behaviour of hunters, so hunters have to adjust as well to outsmart their game. If moose make a variety of calls, hunters will have do the same in order to be successful. In the end, hunting is often a game of patience that may or not be rewarded with a kill. Tracking, outdoor knowledge and hunting experience are probably the best tools Sometimes if your timing is right, a moose can be easy that a hunter can use in finding that illusive moose. to find. Photo by Patti Jeffrey
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Cleaning and calibrating Submitted There are many preparations to take care of before a hunting trip, but taking care of your firearm should definitely take priority. Don’t go into the woods with your gun until you’ve cleaned it and calibrated your sights. This could be the decisive factor in a successful hunting trip. Investing in a boresighter is always a good idea. This will allow you to adjust your scope before your practice shots and will limit the number of bullets you’ll need for your final adjustments. If your scope ever goes out of focus during a hunting trip, this tool will allow you to make a temporary adjustment with enough accuracy to shoot big game. The best thing to do is focus your scope at a practice range so that your weapon is adjusted properly to your eye, your position, and your shooting technique. Perhaps even more important than the adjustment of the sights and scope is making sure that your weapon is in good working condition. This is why it is always a good idea to have it checked and adjusted by a gunsmith. These experts are very busy in the weeks preceding the hunting season, so be sure to have your gun checked and repaired during the summer rather than waiting for the fall. The thing to remember is that your firearm is your most necessary tool in harvesting game and its proper upkeep will make all the difference when you go hunting/
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This young moose seen roaming around Kimberley. Photo by Nikita Dalke
Encourage hunting This article is dedicated to all you hunters out there who find it easier to find a great hunting site than a great hunting partner... I’ve often heard hunters complain about a member of their group upon their return from a hunting trip. It’s not easy to find a hunter who will think and react the same way you would for any given hunting situation. But instead of getting upset about it, why not mold your own hunting partner? Think about it; chances are there’s a budding young hunter in your circle of friends and family members who’s just waiting for you to invite him along. Just like a hockey coach, you can pass on all your knowledge and techniques. I tested this theory myself last year when I brought my girlfriend’s 15-year-old cousin along on a snow goose hunting trip. I can’t deny that it takes a bit of patience and a certain experience in dealing with teenagers, but I have to admit that I had a great weekend. And there are no words to explain the excitement both of us felt when he brought down his first goose. I’m not the most sensitive guy on the planet, but I have to admit that I might have teared up just a little at that moment. For Christmas this year, my girlfriend and I gave him a duck call. My young hunting student quickly realized that this was an invitation to come duck hunting with me the following fall. Of course, there’s one little string attached to this offer—he has to pass the school year!
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Identification tips for mountain goats The longer you watch a goat the better your chances for gathering enough clues to determine its sex. Mountain goats use cliffs as escape cover much like a deer running into thick brush when they are spooked. A hasty decision to shoot may result in wounding or losing an animal because you can not retrieve it from the bottom of a crevasse. Once a billy is identified, most seasoned goat hunters will wait until the goat is away from any dangerous terrain in which the animal might hang up or fall after the shot. Goats are creatures of habit and if a hunter is patient to observe a goats feeding habits they will find out that goats generally come off of the cliffs to feed early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Adult Nanny 120-160 pounds --- Horn length, 8-11 inches Faces long (Above) Adult nannys have thinner and more angular horns than the billy, pictured below. and angular. May have kids at side. Usually in groups with Photo courtesy 2012-2014 Hunting and Trapping Synopsis other females and juveniles. Side of rump, usually not stained. Horns thinner than males and more angular (see arrow). Space between horn bases is wider than males and is about equal to ž the width of horn base. Adult Billy 150-225 pounds ---- Horn length, 8-11 inches Rump progressively more dirt smeared in late summer and into winter. Neck and shoulders massive. Often solitary. Horns more massive than females’, tapering and curving smoothly from base to tip as viewed laterally; horn base heavy, and space between bases is about one-half the width of the base. Horns may appear smaller because of the large head and body size.
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Challenging the wild turkey isn’t easy By Mark Hall In spring the wild turkey season opens in region 4 and hunters will take to the woods in search of the elusive wild Tom turkey. All winter long you may have seen flocks alongside roads and out in the middle of wide open See TURKEY on page 22
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fields. Come spring time getting a wild turkey must be pretty easy – right? Not so. Spring is their strut (breeding season) and the time when the large winter flocks break up and disperse across the landscape. Wild turkeys are a challenge to hunt because they are hard to find and difficult to get close too. They are not super smart – it’s just that they are scared of everything. However, pursuing a wild turkey is one of the most fun hunting opportunities available in the Kootenays. The wild turkey is native to North and Central America and its ancestors date back some 23 million years. The wild turkey is comprised of two species – the common wild turkey of North America, which the domestic turkey is a descendant from, and the Oscellated wild turkey of Central America. The Merriam’s wild turkey is one of the five recognized subspecies and it has established a selfsustaining population in the East Kootenay region over the last 30+ years. They arrived here via natural dispersal from re-introduction sites in Idaho and Montana as well as by Fish & Wildlife transplants that re-located around 100 birds from the Creston Valley in the late 80’s and early 90’s. The East Kootenay region is the northern most extent of the wild turkey’s range in North America. Living on the fringe of their climatic adaptability means that populations fluctuate more than in lower latitudes. Fluctuations in local turkey populations are likely do more to climatic variables than to predation like some suggest. Wild turkeys have become a popular game bird for
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A family of wild turkeys wander the roads near Lake Koocanusa. Photo Submitted resident and non-resident hunters in the East Kootenay and they provide an exciting new photography and wildlife viewing opportunities in the region. Wild turkey hunting contributes about $200 million to the US economy each year. Although wild turkey hunting in BC is nowhere near that magnitude it is no less important to the local economy or outdoor way of life in the East Kootenay region. The Merriam’s wild turkey is classified as an introduced wildlife species in BC; however, it is not true that the government wants to eradicate wild turkeys just because of their non-native classification. Hunting seasons for wild turkey in BC are based on conservation principles that ensure the majority of breeding is completed before the Tom (male) only spring hunting season starts. Wild turkeys eats a wide variety of nuts, seeds, fruits, and See TURKEY on page 24
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flowers, green leaves, grasshoppers, beetles, other insects and spiders. Some flocks are considered to be “farmstead” flocks – sustained by the habitat and food sources available on private farmland. Since the East Kootenay region has a history of wildlife-agriculture conflicts, the East Kootenay Wild Turkey Association (EKWTA), in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), completed a study in 2011 that looked at the effect of wild turkey on the region’s commercial agriculture producers. The study’s key findings include: 1. Wild turkeys are not causing significant wide-spread losses to commercial agriculture producers in the East Kootenay. 2. Nearly half of the producers indicate wild turkeys provide some type of beneficial service. 3. Wild turkeys do not pose a risk of disease transfer to domestic livestock. 4. There is a general interest and tolerance among agriculture producers regarding wild turkeys as long as damages do not exceed current levels. 5. 75% of producers reported that allowing hunting on their private land is the main action taken to reduce negative effects caused by wild turkeys. Some agriculture producers said that hunters trespassing on their land are more annoying than the turkeys! Some farm owners enjoy their wild turkeys and wish not to have them hunted and some allow access to hunters to help control numbers. Online tools like IMapBC allow hunters to identify private land boundaries around their favorite hunting spots.
Cooking the bird: But why go through all that effort to get a wild turkey when they taste terrible? Unlike their domestic counter parts, wild turkey is totally organic and as free ranging as you can get! Wild turkey breast meat is as tasty and as tender as domestic turkey meat; however, because they work hard for a living, their drumsticks and dark meat are tougher – if cooked improperly. The trick is to use a slow cooker for the dark meat. • Turkey meat contains trace minerals that can help prevent cancer. • Turkey meat contains amino acid tryptophan which is essential for T cells, a type of immune system cell that kills cancer cells. • Besides, not having growth hormones, antibiotics or other chemicals, wild turkey meat is higher in percent protein, has a lower fat content and less cholesterol and is higher in calories than domestic turkey meat. Enjoy the spring turkey season and take a kid turkey hunting. Join the East Kootenay Wild Turkey Federation on Facebook and tell us what you are seeing and hearing in the woods this spring. For more information contact: Mark Hall, EKWTA Field Program Coordinator. Email: markhall@xplornet.ca for information and facts about wild turkeys in BC.
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This deer was busy getting ready for winter near Sparwood. Photo by Kirsten Armleder Submitted The first steps to successful deer hunting are finding the right territory and choosing the right spot to lie in wait for your game. Several factors have to be taken into consideration before setting up your blind. Before you even explore your territory, examine the relevant topographical maps to get an idea of which areas the animals are likely to travel through. A pass between two steep hills opening onto a plain could be a well-travelled deer route. The next step is to walk the territory in the early spring, as soon as the snow has melted and before the leaves appear on the trees. This will let you detect anything that might have happened in the area since the previous fall. If the deer wintered over in local feeding areas, you’ll be able to see the trails used by your game. The absence of leaves on the trees will give you enough visibility to detect deer rubs made by male deer with their antlers. These, as well as the scrapes where bucks pawed the ground during the rut to attract females, should be noted on your map or your GPS so you can find them again during hunting season. When scouting for deer, bear in mind that these trails, rubs, and scrapes are often used year after year, especially if the local buck has survived the latest hunting season and winter. It is also important to have more than one hunting site or blind, depending on deer traffic, terrain, and wind direction. Don’t forget that knowing the direction of the prevailing wind is essential so as not to be detected by the deer.
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Hunting aids economy, conservation Courtesy of the Guide Outfitters Association of BC The Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC) supports the North American Wildlife Conservation Model. Developed through the collaborative efforts of passionate hunters, anglers, and government, the North American Model outlines seven principles for sustainable use. Wildlife populations across the continent have benefited from this model, including many of British Columbia’s big game species, such as bison, whitetail deer, black bears, and Roosevelt elk. Two key aspects of the North American Model are the use of science and laws to manage and protect wildlife. Today BC’s government continues to use these tools, ensuring that use is sustainable and that habitat capacity is properly considered. The GOABC shares the concerns voiced by some antihunting groups in regards to grizzly bear habitats and the impacts of expanding industrial development. We should always consider how our actions affect wildlife, and need to ensure that decisions are made prudently. We appreciate that anti-hunting organizations raise this topic each year, but we disagree about the solution they propose. Grizzly bear hunting is sustainable and science-based. Harvest data provides valuable information to government on grizzly bear populations. This information is combined
with DNA inventory and the latest grizzly bear modeling to help accurately assess grizzly bear populations in BC. As human activities expand further into grizzly bear habitat, it becomes increasingly critical that science and law are used to guide all wildlife management decisions. In 2002 government commissioned a Grizzly Bear Scientific Panel comprised of the world’s leading bear experts to conduct a comprehensive review on how grizzly bears are managed. While there were a number of recommendations for improvement, the panel did find that BC’s approach to managing grizzly bears was sustainable. Following the release of the report from the Scientific Panel, the majority of the province remained open to grizzly bear hunting as best science clearly indicated that a wise and sustainable harvest of grizzly bears was possible and posed no threat to populations. Internationally renowned scientist Dr. Mitch Taylor once noted that hunting is the “quintessential indicator of healthy population” because only healthy wildlife populations with surplus animals can be hunted. Under the North American Model, hunting can be considered an objective of conservation, a signal that management is retaining strong and abundant wildlife populations. The Scientific Panel’s report continues to provide direction for wildlife management today. The grizzly bear harvest in BC is closely monitored. Har-
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vest reports must be completed after a hunt and the Ministry conducts a Compulsory Inspection on each harvested grizzly bear. The penalties for those caught poaching grizzly bears provide a strong statement on government’s commitment to ensuring the grizzly bear hunting is lawful, sustainable and informed by science: the fines for poaching grizzly bears range from $1,000 to $50,000. Once government biologists decide on the annual allowable harvest for an area, shares are allocated between resident and guided hunters, which are controlled by lottery and quota respectively. In 2011, the human-caused mortality of grizzly bears was 383. This is approximately 2% of the population and consistent with the normal range of grizzly bear human-caused morality for the last 30 years. This is well below the 6% maximum used by the Province of BC when calculating the annual allowable harvest. Hunting by BC residents and guided clients contributes $350 million per year to BC’s economy. Guide outfitters have functioned as an integral part of rural communities in our province for over a century, investing in their hunting areas and showcasing BC’s beautiful backcountry to visitors from around the world. Today our industry provides over 2,000 jobs in rural communities and $120 million in revenue each year. In addition, the revenues generated from the sale of hunting licences, tags and royalties have provided over $140 million to habitat restoration and enhancement projects across the province through the Habitat Conservation Trust Foun-
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Members of the Fernie Rod and Gun Club take time to enjoy an award given to them for their Wigwam Flats Wildlife Enhancement Slashing Project, which benefits wildlife in the region. Photo Submitted Submitted Fernie Rod and Gun Club was awarded this award for the Wigwam Flats Wildlife Enhancement Slashing Project. This prestigious award recognizes the accomplishments of a club whose recently completed conservation project, benefiting either fish or wildlife, is deemed most worthy. Initially sponsored by the Carling O’Keefe Brewery of
Vancouver in 1959, and generously supported for many years by two long-time members of the BCWF, both recipients of the Barsby Trophy, Howard English of Victoria, and W.W. “Curly” Chittenden of West Vancouver, it is now funded by the BCWF Memorial Awards Fund. In 1990, the Board of Directors proposed that the name of the award be changed, in a fitting tribute to this long-time resident of Campbell River, who was a world renowned writer, lecturer and conservationist. With the assent of the family of the late Roderick Haig-Brown, the award was dedicated and presented by his daughter at the 1981 convention in Kamloops. In addition to the magnificent trophy, a totem pole mounted on a wooden base, carved by Ellen Neale, a renowned West Coast Indian artist, the winner receives a cash grant. The Fernie Rod and Gun Club is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the sports of shooting, archery, hunting, and fishing this includes, the enhancement of wildlife habitat. It is the mission of the club to enhance and maintain an environment in which populations of wildlife can thrive. The club seeks to maximize hunting and fishing opportunities while encouraging a healthy and sustainable environment.
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This turkey vulture was kind enough to pose for the These Bull River sheep seem as interested in the camera on Baker Mountain. Photo by Kyle Dalke photographer as he is in them. Photo by William Desmarais
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Odd Aasland, who has more than 40 years experience as a taxidermist, putting some of the finer touches on a full mountain goat. Aasland prides himself in doing museum-quality work. Photo Submitted
Had it not been for a group of local sportsmen in 1955 there would be no East Kootenay Big Game Club.
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These sportsmen felt the need to recognize and record the tremendous quality of big game taken each year in the East Kootenay as well as other regions in British Columbia and Canada. This past March the Club held it's 57th annual awards banquet and wildlife fund-raiser with the theme " hunters giving back to wildlife"
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2007 FORD F150 4X4 SUPERCAB FX4
4.0L V6, auto OD, AC, tilt, cruise, only 39, 000km List $17, 000
5.4L, auto, fully equipped, matching canopy List $12, 000
Hunter Special
Hunter Special
$15, 499 STK# 12T371A
STK# 12T407A
$8,999
2001 FORD F150 4X4 SUPERCAB XLT
2006 GMC K1500 4X4 CREW SLE
4.6L V8, auto, fully eupped, only 135, 000km List $10, 000
5.3L, auto, fully equipped, only 97, 000km List $19, 500
Hunter Special
Hunter Special
$7,995 Stk# 12T447A
$16, 999 Stk# 12T412B
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2012 RTV Family of Utility Vehicles RTV900XTG RTV900 XTG-H: -H:
RTV500R:
22HP diesel, 3 spd hydrostatic, HD tires, dump box, trailer hitch.
16HP gas, hydrostatic, dump box, 4 post rops, heavy duty tires, camo versiom
Hunter Special
$
8,999*
Hunter Special
$
11,599*
RTV1140P-H:
25HP diesel, 3 spd hydrostatic, 6 pass convertible crewcab, hydraulic dump box, grille guard, trailer hitch
Hunter Special
$
14,399*
* includes cash back in lieu of low rate financing
RTV1100CWXH:
Cabbed, 25HP diesel, 3 spd hydrostatic, A/C, heater, w/s wipers, hydraulic dump box, grille guard, trailer hitch
Hunter Special
$
18,299*
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