Hopefully the courts deal with this as harshly as it deserves. Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement dspSoonreti0h461t:41Y8ac7aAtstrm6t h8meethM8  ytt171au9c383d  ·  On May 13, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services concluded a two-year undercover investigation targeting repeat offenders involved in the illegal trafficking of fish in the Faust area near Lesser Slave Lake. Despite facing charges from a previous fish trafficking case, an individual continued to illegally kill, sell, and waste fish— before the initial court proceedings concluded. New charges laid (under Section 9(4)(a) of the General Fisheries [Alberta] Regulation): -Lee Roy Andrews of Faust – 3 counts related to the unlawful sale and possession of fish. -Loreen Virginia Houle of Wabasca – 1 count related to the unlawful possession and sale of fish During the course of the investigation, an estimated 2,200 lbs of game fish—including walleye, northern pike, and lake whitefish—were illegally harvested and trafficked from Lesser Slave Lake. At the time of the arrest, officers seized the truck utilized in all three transactions. Additionally, a boat and two gill nets (with caught fish) were also seized. All seized fish will be distributed to Albertans in need. The illegal trade of fish and wildlife fuels black market demand, encouraging further poaching and putting pressure on vulnerable fish populations. Trafficking fish is a serious offence in Alberta, carrying maximum penalties of $100,000 and up to one year in jail per count. If you suspect wildlife or fishery violations, call the 24-hour Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.

I stopped by this morning. This sale is huge. They're not kidding at all. Weatherby Element regular $1000 for $650. A Remington down from $900 to $525. Many others in the same range. Ammunition, cleaning supplies, etc., all for very good prices.

On behalf of the executive we would like to say thank you to the member who taped this to the clubhouse door. Knowing that the members enjoy what we're all building together as a club makes volunteering worthwhile. We would in particular note that Steve deserves a huge amount of the credit for the quality of the experience that we have at the range. He keeps everything running smoothly for us all. For the nicely mowed grass to the new AR500 gongs at 100m to make us all feel better about ourselves when we're having a rough day, and all of the little behind the scenes things, thanks Steve! -Jason

Many of us are members of several Canadian gun rights organizations and although we are aligned with the NFA we feel that every voice that is raised against gun control schemes is a good thing. We have been approached by the CCFR to promote their Annual General Meeting with an incentive for members who purchase their tickets through the link they have given us. I'll let the CCFR do the talking: The CCFR Annual General Meeting & Fundraising Dinner with  Special Guest Jim Shockey   The 2024 CCFR AGM will be held on May 25, 2024 in beautiful Calgary, Alberta at the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel in the Sheraton Ballroom.   There are two parts to the AGM; the business meeting and the fundraising auction dinner. All CCFR members are welcome to join the business meeting free of charge, whether in person or online but you MUST be a CCFR member in good standing. The meeting will begin at 10am Mountain Time (noon EST) and last for about an hour. The fundraising auction dinner will open the doors at 3:30pm onsite and the auction will be available online for those bidding from home.   The Meeting: you can expect departmental updates, financial and legal updates and the announcement of your Board of Directors. This is a Members Only event. If you’re attending in person, make your way to the Sheraton Ballroom on the first floor of the hotel. If you’re watching online, use the link provided to you via email.   The Dinner: this year we are trying a new format, linking a gourmet dinner, Keynote Speaker Jim Shockey, and fundraising auctions (silent and live). You do not need to be a CCFR member to attend, but it is appreciated. You can sign up on-site.   Discount Ticket Link: https://www.ccfragm.ca/2024_agm_pcfga

Jen from Camp He Ho Ha has written to invite us to their upcoming Shoot 4 Cause Charity Archery Tournament.   Shoot 4 Cause will be held May 24-26 at Camp He Ho Ha, Parkland County, Alberta. It promises to be an exciting event, bringing together archers from all over the province to support a great cause!   All proceeds raised provide individuals with mental and physical disabilities opportunities to attend fully adapted summer camp programs.