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Bear Attack: Reaction Times

Al Voth·March 8, 2015

...I began to wonder what the reaction gap is for a typical rifle toting hunter attacked by a bear. Like a police officer confronted with an offender armed with an edged weapon, at what point is it necessary to shoot, because if suddenly charged, you're too far behind the reaction curve to launch a meaningful defence? Since I had no idea, I determined to find out.

Wildlife Allocations: Privatizing a Public Resource

Jesse Zeman·January 8, 2015

British Columbia’s resident hunters are in the fight of their lives. December 2014 saw the BC government award guide-outfitters a share of wildlife that is unprecedented across North America, given resident hunter demand. While most jurisdictions give 5-10% of hunting opportunities to non-residents, BC now gives non-resident hunters, or more importantly guide-outfitters who have exclusive rights to guide non-residents,

Sweeping Changes to B.C.’s Wildlife Allocations

Camille Atebe·December 10, 2014

Sweeping changes to B.C.’s Wildlife Allocation Policy proposed by the Guide-Outfitters Association of B.C. would dramatically reduce residents’ access to wild game and increase the number of permits sold to foreign big game trophy hunters, according to the B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF). This proposed change could result in 5,000 fewer hunting permits going to B.C. residents.

Frequently Asked Questions: Registering Your ORV in B.C.

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·November 21, 2014

An overview of the new rules and procedures to register your ORV in BC

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Matt Siemens·April 22, 2014

You may notice in my writing and accompanying photos a common occurrence in some of the brands that I use and openly endorse. Over the years I have developed a loyalty to products that have treated me well and haven’t let me down. I own several types of rifles, knives...

Five-year Study to Determine Decline in Moose Population

Mark Hume·February 5, 2014

Sourced from the article written by MARK HUME VANCOUVER — The Globe and Mail Published Wednesday, Feb. 05 2014, 11:13 PM EST A new five-year study is now underway, utilizing 11 wildlife biologists, one wildlife veterinarian and several other staff. The intent of the study is to find out why "Moose population surveys in...

Last-Minute Gifts Under $100

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·December 18, 2013

Nothing beats the confidence of knowing that your filet knife is reliable. For $59.99 this one offers just that! When it comes time to fillet a big fish there are a few things you don’t want. You don’t want to get halfway down the ribs of a big cod and have...

Looking for the Gifts that Wow?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·December 18, 2013

Keeping the stories real for $299.99 We all know how frustrating it is to catch the fish of lifetime and have no proof. Resorting to tall-tale-telling in place of picture showing has become so tall in fact that we have even had to alter our understanding of the meaning of the...

60 Maps of Snowmobile Closures

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·November 19, 2013

It's not quite time yet, but in some areas the snow is falling. Sooner than later, it'll be time to take part in the winter pastime of snowmobiling. The Ministry of Lands, Forests and Natural Resource Operations has an informative page on their site showcasing 60 maps of the areas closed...

New Study Will Collar and Track 230 BC Moose

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·November 6, 2013

Some areas of British Columbia have seen a decline in moose numbers by up to 70% . With 230 resident moose to be included in this 2013 study, GPS will be used to track the ungulates. The collars are equipped with what is called a "mortality sensor" which will send a...

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