Thank you to all of you who came out and supported the 5th annual ‘Save on Foods’ fishing derby in French Creek this month, with all proceeds going to the Marion Baker Fish Hatchery. Also, thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who made this event possible.
News
Fisheries Update
Fishery Notice – Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject:
Salmon: Region 1 – Further Recreational Angling Closures for Region 1 River Systems In 2014/2015 Vancouver Island experienced extremely low snowpack with exceptionally low precipitation during the spring 2015 period.
Water levels in many systems on Vancouver Island are now extremely low and river temperatures in many cases are reaching lethal limits for salmon migrating through these systems. Predictions are that above average summer air temperatures and reduced precipitation will continue, and likely will further contribute to elevated stream temperatures throughout Region 1 on Vancouver Island.
Effective 00:01 hours August 1, 2015 until further notice the following Vancouver Island Rivers will close to salmon angling: All river systems in management units 1-7 to 1-13. All rivers on Vancouver Island in Region 1 are now closed until further notice with the exception of the Campbell/Quinsam Rivers and the Qualicum River.
To see a description and a map of the areas covered by the stream and river angling closures visit:http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/#anglingclosure
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or visit our website at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Fishing Closures
Conservation Days Shopping Event – Cabela’s July 23rd – 26th 2015
Dear members
Cabela’s is proud to work with organizations dedicated to conserving fish, game and wild places which are part of our heritage. As a member of Parksville Qualicum Fish & Game, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, Scouts Canada, provincial wildlife associations, and other conservation groups across the country, Cabela’s invites you and a guest to our Conservation Days Shopping Event where you will receive our Cabela’s employee discount* on any in-stock items.
On July 23rd – 26th 2015, present this invitation and/or proof of membership upon check-out to receive discount.
Happy Shopping!
For inquiries or more information please email – info@pqfg.org
Dorman Range – Update
News Update: Scholarship
Scholarship News
Each year PQ Fish & Game offers a scholarship of $500 to a student at Kwalikum and Ballenas Secondary Schools. This is done in an effort to encourage youth to seek advanced education in preparation for the new world of careers.
This year we are proud to announce that Fiona Gregoire, from Kwalikum Secondary, has been awarded the scholarship for 2015.
Fiona has worked hard to accumulate her outstanding grades and volunteer time while working summers to save for University.
She will be attending VIU to start her studies and then transferring to UBC to continue her work towards her degree in Biotechnology.
I know we all wish her the best in her studies and will continue to see her as a prime example of the type of students Oceanside has.
Richard Thompson
PQ Fish& Game President
News Update: ‘Access Initiative’ BCWF / TimberWest
Email received from BCWF regarding Island access
Hi All,
I’ve got an update on our ‘Access Initiative’ with TimberWest.
On June the 19th, Larry Wasden, Sabina Reska and I met with TimberWest staff.
TimberWest was represented by local manager Steve Lorimer, Ben Lee,VP,Legal & General Counsel ( who came over from Vancouver), and Lee-Ann Andersen, Senior Property Administrator. These are some pretty senior staff that have the real ability to move things forward.We were able to sit with them, explain who we are and what we hoped to accomplish through our negotiations with them. The meeting went well and the outlook is positive. We were asked where we’d like to see this project start and it was agreed that we should start on Southern Vancouver Island, possibly around Sooke. TimberWest is taking this recommendation forward to their most senior management and with the Victoria F & G Club on board we’re hopefully optimistic that we’ll hear back from them soon. They are aware that hunting season is rapidly approaching and that it would be in the best interest of all concerned to have an agreement in place before then.
We did pass along the request of the Courtenay F & G that access be liberalized on the Comox Main and the Oyster River Main. We also passed on the wishes of the Parksville club that access be granted into the Lockwood area. It looks to me that this will happen one area at a time and if that’s how TW wants to go about it then that’s fine with me. Remember that given the extremely dry conditions this year, any access agreement may well be suspended until conditions allow safe backcountry access.
Unfortunately, nobody has control over mother nature. Feel free to share this with your members.
David Parenteau
President
B.C. Wildlife Federation
Vancouver Island
Region Association
250-758-5727
david_parenteau@telus.netVancouver Island Region Assn.
The Nature Trust – Salmon River Project
Steve Housser (Leadership & Giving Manager) from The Nature Trust will be talking to our club about the Salmon River Project at our next
General Meeting on the 23rd June 2015 at 7pm
All members welcome
SALMON RIVER
(exert taken from the Nature Trust website)
A Vancouver Island treasure waiting to be conserved. Although The Nature Trust of BC has a significant number of conservation properties on Vancouver Island, it has been several years since we have added to our island portfolio. This is about to change; The Nature Trust is working to acquire an exceptional 165 acres of private land along the lower Salmon River and estuary south of Sayward, BC.
This strategic opportunity will enhance critical habitat for numerous species of fish and wildlife including Great Blue Heron, Marbled Murrelet, Northern Pygmy Owl, Roosevelt Elk and all species of Pacific salmon:
Coho, Chinook, Chum, Pink and Sockeye. The area is also home to sea run cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, Char and it boasts the largest steelhead in BC!
The Nature Trust have firm funding commitments from BC Hydro Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program, the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, and several generous donors.
However, we still need to raise at least $162,500 by June 26,2015.
Any help with this outstanding balance would be greatly appreciated.
For more information on this project or information on how to donate- visit their website
Fishing Forever A Huge Success!
The Fishing Forever event held at Coombs Country Campground was yet again another huge success. More than 100 residents from various retirement homes enjoyed a wonderful morning of fishing.
Many thanks to all the wonderful volunteers and sponsors of this extraordinary event!
Click here to read the newspaper article from the PQB News
Thank You!
A BIG THANK YOU to all who came out to support the enthusiasts sale this past weekend at Coombs Fairgrounds. Thank you to Graham and his team for all their hard work in making the show such a great success. 