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By Jason Roessle - Mission City Record Published: June 25, 2013 9:00 AM Updated: June 25, 2013 9:47 AM Proposed changes to Mission's firearms discharge bylaw were soundly criticized by a large crowd of mostly hunters June 19. The District of Mission council is contemplating banning all shooting throughout the municipality, except at the...

The BC Government is inviting bids for the design of the upgrade to an online system. In an attempt to more effectively meet resource management objectives and ensure the health and sustainability of wildlife populations, the new program will be a central place for data collection, hunter reports and harvest information...

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...

Although I managed to spend a few days in the field last week with my Dad, this season will close without a shot fired from me. But now, I am looking forward to next season. What has me this excited for next spring’s season? It was a bear we came across on...

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...

If you were unable to attend the council meeting that discussed the proposed new Discharge of Firearms Bylaw 5362-2013 You can read the proposed bylaw by visiting the District of Mission website at www.mission.ca and looking in the section called Public Notices.

Living here in BC is a true blessing for sportsmen and women, very few places around the globe can compare to our natural beauty and diversity. It is truly a place of wonder, yet I never truly realized it until I moved back from living in various places around the...