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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.

A Cleaning Rod, a Fork, Electrical Tape and a Kindling Wedge…

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·October 23, 2013

I just got back from a hunting trip where we took a great bison bull, passed on a few other opportunities and managed to take some grouse and ptarmigan with my old Ithaca .410 SxS. We had a few issues in the bush and without the basic tools it could...

Death of sheep caused by disease. Credit: : Wild Sheep Society of BC.

Bighorn Sheep Ravaged by Disease in Grand Forks

Wild Sheep Society of BC·August 26, 2021

A disease-event has been found in the Grand Forks area of British Columbia and it has ravaged the local bighorn...

Survey Results Show Hunters Spend Nearly $230 Million Annually

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 8, 2013

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations engaged over 2500 hunters in a telephone survey early in 2013. The compilation of the information acquired is quite interesting with valuable insight into where the hunters are going, where they are coming from, how much they are spending and on what. Would...

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...

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...

Best Places to Find Fishing and Hunting Info

Camille Atebe·January 8, 2018

Looking for information about fishing and hunting regulations, openings, closure, updates and more? Here are some handy links to keep you in the know as you head out into the great outdoors.

BC Outdoors Goes Back to its Roots

Camille Atebe·March 11, 2015

BC Outdoors, with its history of change, is changing once again. This time back to its roots, back to what made this magazine the most read outdoor magazine in the west. With our new ownership, and the creation of Outdoor Group Media, we have put the fishing magazine and hunting magazine back together, back where it belongs, in one big magazine.

Bushnell – DOA

Christine Ly·May 30, 2013

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