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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...

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.

“The new electronic licensing program will make it easier than ever for British Columbians to go hunting and will help ensure sound wildlife management decisions support the ministry’s conservation goals.” – Steve Thomson

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

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...

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...

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...

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,

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...

Another BC Spring Bear Season is About to Come to a Close

Matt Siemens·June 4, 2013

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...

Winter Deer Hunt In Cranbrook

BCO Contributing Author·December 15, 2025

A deer hunt is being introduced in Cranbrook from Jan. 5 to 31, 2026, to reduce the risk of chronic...

Anti-fouling Coatings and Batteries

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 1, 2013

The Anti-fouling bottom paint you use on the hull of your boat in most cases is very harmful to the marine environment. Antifouling is conducted when biofouling (impairment or degradation due to the growth or activity of living organisms) occurs on a boats hull or mechanical equipment. Biocides are used...

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