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A Rat, the Broom and the Wardrobe

Trevor Shpeley·October 29, 2013

A Cautionary Tale for fishermen or anybody else who spends time in the woods It started with my dog. Zeke is a big happy idiot; he wouldn't bark if a burglar stepped on his junk while breaking in to his food cupboard, bear in mind that the highlight of Zeke’s day...

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,

BC Seeking Public Input On Proposed Hunting Regulation Updates

BCO Contributing Author·January 12, 2026

All people in BC are invited to give input on proposed updates to hunting and trapping regulations for 2026-28. ...

Choices, Choices, Choices…

Matt Siemens·July 19, 2013

In the many years I have spent behind the counter or working trade shows, I have encountered many hunters who want to shoot deer with a .338 and go get their elk with a .243. Why?? I have no idea! But I have experimented both with light hyper velocity bullets...

What BC Hunters & Anglers Should Know About Upcoming Regulatory Changes

Michaela Ludwig·February 22, 2026

British Columbia’s next cycle of hunting and trapping regulations is now set, with final rules scheduled to take effect in...

The inaugural BC Outdoors Show opens to an enthusiastic crowd

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·April 19, 2022

Chilliwack, BC – After two years of anticipation, the BC Outdoors Show hosted its inaugural event. From April 8th through...

The club says the right to use public lakes supersedes private property rights and the owner of the shoreline may not, by excluding trespassers, interfere with the right to fish or navigate. The Court Of Appeal judge did not agree.

The Fight Continues For Nicola Valley Fish & Game Club

Judie Steeves·March 22, 2021

Funds raised through game banquets and rifle raffles have squared off against the profits from a corporate sports and department-store...

New Package: Kimber Mountain Ascent

Matt Siemens·June 14, 2013

I managed to get my hands on one of the new Kimber Mountain Ascents. Weighing in at 4lbs 13 oz (chambered in .308 win) it is one of the lightest, if not the lightest, production rifle produced today. By the time I put a Leupold Ultra Light 3-9 in the...

Spey Long Line (Modern West Coast) with Aaron Goodis

Re-introduction

Aaron Goodis·May 30, 2013

Allow me to re-introduce myself, as you know my name is Aaron Goodis. For those of you who do not know me yet, I thought I would share a little background info about myself. Basically I want to get all the shameless self-promotion stuff out of the way. First off...

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...

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