The Spruce City Wildlife Association is excavating channels in Cottonwood Park to the same level as the Nechako, ensuring that fish aren't stranded in winter. The BCWF supports this work through Watershed Security Funding provided by the Province of B.C. www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/s...

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is consulting on support for Southern Resident Killer Whales, including adjustments to recreational & commercial salmon fishing, increased approach distances, & restrictions on wash water discharge from ships. Have your say by October 31, 2025. bcwf.bc.ca/dfo-consider...

“Hunting takes you places you wouldn’t be otherwise. It’s beautiful out there at 4 a.m.” With mentorship, family traditions, and support from local fish and game clubs, the next generation of hunters is helping shape a stronger outdoor community. theprovince.com/feature/why-...

Have your say! Fisheries and Oceans Canada is considering new restrictions on recreational fishing opportunities as part of its plan to strengthen protections for orcas. Learn more and send you feedback here: bcwf.bc.ca/dfo-consider...

What do hunters need to know about avian flu? Avian flu occurs naturally in wild and domesticated birds, and it has been detected in North America, including British Columbia. Following best practices when handling game birds can reduce your risk of exposure to the virus. bcwf.bc.ca/hunters-are-...

"Hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts are the eyes and ears of conservation in British Columbia." Review this guide to reporting wildlife infractions! It includes what to record, what violations to watch for, how to report, and tips to stay safe: www.bcoutdoorsmagazine.com/how-to-repor...

All six BCWS Fire Centres supported successful prescribed fire projects in the spring of 2025, applying fire to over 4,000 hectares across the province, in partnership with local governments, First Nations, and community partners, including the B.C. Wildlife Federation. bcwf.bc.ca/cultural-and...

The article reads: "“Humans will build one structure, leave it there, and hope it lasts for many decades. Beavers on the other hand, build little, tiny dams where they’re needed and flexibly manage what’s going on with the water in their environment.” www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...

"This is what we're about," said BCWF Region 2 President, Chris Albrecht, at the Fishing Forever Abbotsford event last weekend. "Seeing all these people who might not be able to get out fishing otherwise enjoying a day outdoors with their families... it's incredible." bcwf.bc.ca/fishingforever

“Planning to spend potentially billions of dollars on a program that Canadians don’t think is effective is a waste of money.” according to an article in the Toronto Sun. torontosun.com/news/most-ca...

This is your LAST CHANCE to get tickets for 2025 Big Prize Bonanza lottery! You could win one of five incredible outdoor packages, and our 50/50 jackpot has passed $260,000! Ticket sales close TODAY, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. so get your tickets at bcwflottery.com

If you have been intrigued by the concept of using a bow and arrow – this is the class for you! Learn your dominant eye, range safety, and 11 steps to archery success, then practice your techniques on flat and 3D targets! Register now for June 21, Sept 6, or Oct 4 at bcwf.bc.ca/wow-workshops/

"Zeman said the project is planned in a drainage area that is "extremely important" for wild rainbow trout in Pennask Lake, home to brood stock for trout hatcheries since 1927. A nearby highway project had created problems with rocks leaching acid into the watershed. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“Attending a Range Day event with your friends and neighbours is a great way to introduce them to sport shooting, archery, and hunting in a fun, safe environment,” said BCWF Advocacy Coordinator Monte Clarke. www.mybulkleylakesnow.com/70502/local-...

Tune in to Sam Foster's dissertation defense on Friday, May 9 at 10:00 AM PDT! Sam is part of the SIMDeer Camera Project, analyzing how human disturbance impacts wildlife. Learn more about the project at bcwf.bc.ca/initiatives/...

Gun-related crime in Canada is almost exclusively committed with firearms that have been smuggled across the border. So why is the federal government is responding by reducing prison sentences for criminals and tightening restrictions on hunters and sport shooters? youtu.be/vR-Uhx_TlJA?...

As a member of the National Fishing and Hunting Collaborative (NFHC), the B.C. Wildlife Federation is part of a coalition representing 375,000 anglers and hunters across Canada. The goal is to protect the outdoor activities millions of Canadians enjoy. youtube.com/shorts/R6sST...

BCWF welcomes Dr. Marvin Rosenau as Freshwater Fisheries Chair! Read more about Dr. Marvin Rosenau and how he will support our clubs and members here: bcwf.bc.ca/bcwf-welcome...

The Lower Similkameen Indian Band ignited a prescribed cultural burn on up to 280 hectares of grassland and brush in the West Chopaka area between Osoyoos and Cawston to mitigate wildfire risk and enhance wildlife habitat. bcwf.bc.ca/cultural-bur...

🎣 Pre-Purchase Your Fishing License! 🌊 Annual non-tidal fishing licenses for the 2025/26 season are available for pre-season purchase online! Buy now and be ready for opening day! For purchasing and more details visit: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

"If you care about salmon, drink water, pay taxes or pay insurance, recognize that this short-term thinking will have long-term consequences for every single British Columbian." www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/wha...

Registration is over half full for our spring Women Outdoors Weekend, taking place at Camp Imadene from April 11 to 13! From archery and hiking to foraging and off-roading, there’s something for everyone, ensuring an adventure tailored to your interests. Learn more at bcwf.bc.ca/wow-weekends

The session is March 13 at 7 pm in Cranbrook’s Heritage Inn. “This is for everyone who cares about wildlife and deer, really. If you care about the future of wild and urban deer, we want as many people as we can get to come out and hear from the experts.” www.myeastkootenaynow.com/43805/news/e...

We've launched the Big Prize Bonanza & Big Bucks 50/50! We have sourced six incredible prizes: drive away in a Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew, gear up for your next trip into the backcountry, or set sail on a fishing adventure! And you can also win Big Bucks in our 50/50 jackpot! bcwflottery.com

BC Parks recorded more than 20.5 million visits to 251 parks in 2023/24. The provincial parks system boasts extraordinary satisfaction ratings from users for Ease of Access (87.9%), Sense of Security (87.4%), and Cleanliness (86.9%). Read the latest statistics here: bit.ly/4g625oh

“We are especially concerned about the discovery of golden mussels in California, which can survive in calcium-poor waters, posing a new risk to all regions of B.C. The threat has never been greater, but the preventative actions remain the same.” www.pentictonherald.ca/life/article...

Kilo inspected over 200 high-risk vessels, detected dozens of mussel contaminations, and assisted in COS investigations. He was a fan favorite at public events, showcasing the vital work of the COS. Thank you, Kilo, for your incredible service! Enjoy your retirement. www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

The province is planning a 10-day targeted removal of 100 deer each in Cranbrook and Kimberley in order to test urban deer for Chronic Wasting Disease. Jesse Zeman is the Executive Director of the BC Wildlife Federation. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Jesse Zeman will be on Daybreak South with Chris Walker tomorrow morning at 6:13am talking about Chronic Wasting Disease. Tune in and listen!

B.C. is sampling urban deer around Cranbrook and Kimberley, where higher deer density increases risk of CWD transmission. Four of the five known cases were found near Cranbrook, but the prevalence of the disease in cities is unclear, necessitating increased sampling. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

“While prevalence (of the disease) remains very low, the B.C. Wildlife Federation believes we have an opportunity to take decisive action to limit its spread,” said executive director Jesse Zeman, in a statement. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

The 3rd Annual Advancing Women in Conservation Summit, hosted by the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation & BCWF, will be happening April 4-6, 2025! This weekend will focus on addressing challenges, enhancing leadership skills, and fostering a strong community for women in conservation. swf.sk.ca/awic/

Today, February 11, 2025, is the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science. About 3/4 of the staff at the BCWF are women, all of whom work hard for conservation across the province. Read why a career in STEM is so important to them on our blog: bcwf.bc.ca/happy-intern...

Enjoy an all-inclusive outdoor skills weekend for women, including courses on hiking and wilderness safety, archery and fire starting, fly-fishing, canoeing, and even learn how to build a bat box! Learn more and register at bcwf.bc.ca/wow-weekends/

"New this year is a project by the BC Wildlife Federation to restore habitat in the headwaters of the Kootenay River, on a tributary which has been impacted by industry and recreation." www.e-know.ca/regions/colu...

“The whole idea is to make sure everyone has a chance to get out on the lake and go ice fishing,” said Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club president Peter Von Niessen. www.columbiavalleypioneer.com/forever-fish...

“I hope decades from now our local streams and surrounding oceans are teeming with salmon, and our society then looks back upon the work we did now to get the ball rolling in that direction,” said BCWF Life Member and YWES President Nat Cicuto. vancouversun.com/news/bc-wild...

Registration is now open for our spring Women Outdoors Weekend, taking place at Mesachie Lake from April 11 to 13 including courses on hiking and wilderness safety, fly-fishing, canoeing, and even learn how to build a bat box! Learn more and register at bcwf.bc.ca/wow-weekends/

The province has announced a targeted, specially permitted hunt will take place in the Cranbrook area where several cases of the fatal prion disease, Chronic Wasting Disease, have been confirmed. The goal is to reduce deer density and reduce the risk of spread. www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

The 3rd Annual Advancing Women in Conservation Summit, hosted by the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation & BCWF, will be happening April 4-6, 2025! This weekend will focus on addressing challenges, enhancing leadership skills, and fostering a strong community for women in conservation. swf.sk.ca/awic/

Our Women Outdoors Ice Fishing Workshop was featured on @ckpgnews.bsky.social with Caden Fanshaw! Hear Jennifer Cote talk about the amazing things this program is doing and how you can sign up. ckpgtoday.ca/2025/01/30/b...

Jesse Zeman testified before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans Canada on Dec 9, 2024, addressing changes to the Fisheries act, the risk invasive species pose on our fisheries, and a lack of enforcement. Read the full transcript: bcwf.bc.ca/bcwf-testifi...

"$50 million to $100 million a year is needed to sustain watershed security across B.C. Compared to the billions spent recovering from water disasters, this would be a strategic investment in public safety and cost prevention." vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

"We’re kinda joking now that I’m getting better & walking again … “Nat gave his right knee, to save the Salmon runs," writes Yorkson Watershed Enhancement Society President and BCWF Life Member Nat Cicuto after seeing hundreds of salmon return to Langley. www.langleyadvancetimes.com/local-news/i...

"I think what we’re trying to get across here is that there’s a big place called Ottawa, and it is out of touch with communities and people who have their hands in the ground and are working together. That is one of the missing pieces in this Bill." bcwf.bc.ca/bcwf-testifi...

"Some local hunters and gun owners are raising concerns about the latest federal firearm ban, claiming it is 'excessive' and could negatively impact conservation efforts in the West Kootenay." www.castanet.net/news/Nelson/...

Registration is open for the BCWF AGM & Convention - taking place April 24 to 26 in Dawson Creek, B.C. Hear from Director Rob Chipman why he thinks our AGM is well worth attending every year! Register today at bcwf.bc.ca/2025agm

Proposed changes to the 2025-27 B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations have now been posted. Please take a moment to review the proposals, and provide feedback. Your input will form the basis of the updates for the synopsis. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

From the article: "The BCWF says the provincial government should employ a managed hunt to collect 100 samples for CWD testing from Cranbrook, Kimberley, and Creston to better understand the prevalence of the disease." www.columbiavalleypioneer.com/wildlife-fed...

“City deer have a small range and relatively high density, living in close quarters with frequent contact, which makes them a perfect vector for disease,” said BCWF Executive Director Jesse Zeman. www.e-know.ca/regions/east...