Mar/Apr 2015 Newsletter

March April 2015
Annual Fish & Game Club Stag.
The Nanaimo Fish & Game Club Annual Stag will be held on March 14, 2015 at the
Nanaimo Fish & Game Clubhouse. Refreshments will be served at 6:00pm and dinner
will be served at 7:00pm featuring our famous Clam Chowder, Oyster cocktails, BBQ
Steak and Game Meat. There will be prizes and entertainment, including a major door
prize (Husquvarna Chain saw). Tickets are $30 and are available from Wholesale
Sports, Cabela’s, the Caretaker, Gone Fishin’ and members of the executive.
Bob Morris
www.nanaimofishandgame.com
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President’s Report.
The Annual General Meeting was well attended with 78 members attending and ran very
smoothly. The special resolution to increased the dues passed by a large majority. Because it
was a special resolution it required a 75% majority to pass and 93% voted in favour of
increasing the dues.
The election of officers saw some new members step up - Ron Tuson and Dave Bare were
elected as directors - with some former members returning - Joe Michaels, Larry Burnett, and
Wayne Hamilton were also elected as directors. Chris McFarlane moved up to become one of
the Vice Presidents. I would like to thank Rob Thompson, Reg Bigham, and Bob Maltby for
serving as directors for several years and to especially thank Sharlene MacLellan for her years
of service as the club President.
All the budgets for running the club were presented and passed and two budgets for Capital
projects were also passed. One was for the Archery/Multi-purpose building and the plan was
for it to be of log construction and to be completed to lock up this year. The second project
was a flood control/wetlands project behind the ranges. In the past we have had severe floods
when the first block of timber was logged off and now that the timber has been logged off the
land we purchased we are having problems with excess water again and it is hoped this project
will solve those problems.
Our guest speaker at the AGM was Ryan Flagg, an observatory support engineer for a company
called Ocean Innovation. He gave a very interesting presentation about some of the projects
taking place in the Arctic.
The Annual Banquet and Fundraiser was held on Feb. 14th. Thanks to the generous support of
local business and individuals, the hard work of many club members, and the support of
everyone who attended, the event was a great success. As usual the game banquet was
second to none.
The next event after the Banquet is the annual stag and there is some information about that
on the cover page of the newsletter and if you need more info or tickets you can contact the
people listed there.
Larry McFarlane.
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Elected Board of Directors:
The Nanaimo & District Fish
& Game Protective
Association publishes this
newsletter for the information
and benefit of the members.
All contents, including but
not limited to cartoons,
articles, pictures, etc., are
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respective authors. Opinions
expressed are those of the
individual authors and do not
necessarily represent the
official position of the club.
Membership ads are free to
paid up members to sell, buy,
and trade sport related items.
First come First served as
space allows. Ads will run
only in the period covered by
the Newsletter unless
resubmitted by the
advertising member. No free
ads will be accepted from any
commercial source.
Send to:
PO Box 211
Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K9
Call or email
(250) 390-4391
[email protected]
(Please call, write, or email
when your item sells)
President
Larry McFarlane
753-3695
Vice President
Kevin Wheatcroft
754-4543
Vice President
Past President
Treasurer
Secretary
Recording Secretary
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Chris McFarlane
Sharlene MacLellan
Steve Corscadden
Doug Miller
Teresa Etmannski
Dave Parenteau
Doug Janz
Bob Morris
Ron Tuson
John Noble
Wayne Hamilton
Larry Burnett
Joe Michaels
Dave Bare
758-9744
722-3564
390-4391
758-1303
758-8799
758-5727
758-0949
758-2116
753-5985
751-8121
754-4996
758-6039
751-0158
714-5075
Discipline & Committee Chairs:
Access
Archery
Archives
Big Game
Buildings Supervisor
Black Powder
Caretaker
C.O.R.E.
Firearms Legislation/Permits
Fresh Water Fisheries
Firearms Safety Course
Forestry
Grounds Supervisor
Junior Program
Native Liaison
I.P.S.C.
Membership
Migratory Birds
Newsletter Editor
Parks
Pollution
PPC
Communications
Saltwater Fisheries
Social
Skeet
Stream Stewardship
Trap
22 Rifle Silhouette
Greg Stephens
Larry McFarlane
Geoff Robins
Kim Brunt
Larry McFarlane
Doug Miller
Bill Sainsbury
John VanLieshout
Bob Bennie
751-2245
753-3695
756-9126
390-3951
753-3695
758-1303
245-5461
754-2846
585-4090
Dave Parenteau
Andrew Patchett
Doug Janz
Larry Burnett
Larry McFarlane
Fred Adkins
Ted Barsby Jr.
Kevin Wheatcroft
Adrienne Abney
Al Brown
Steve Corscadden
Jim Fiddick
Wayne Harling
Steve Corscadden
Fred Adkins
Al Brown
758-5727
[email protected]
758-0949
758-6039
753-3695
758-8799
754-7010
754-4543
924-4456
722-7142
390-4391
722-2507
753-1864
390-4391
758-8799
722-7142
Wayne Watson
Jim Critchlow
Wayne Hamilton
Chuck Hawtin
Jack Gilmour
Andrew Patchett
390-6874
390-3444
754-4996
751-1481
758-5302
[email protected]
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For Sale
CZ 75 SP 01 Shadow two tone for sale in
like new condition and a Blade Tech holster
for it. I am asking $850.00 for the Shadow
and $85.00 for the holster.
Call Robert 250-714-5739
Notice to Shooters
Long term ATT`s will no
longer include taking
your Firearm to a
GunSmith
One will have to apply
for a short term ATT for
the aforementioned
transaction.
However, they realize
that IPSC, PPC etc.
shooters have
Gunsmiths work on
their firearms numerous
times for upgrades etc.
In that case, after they
apply for a short term
ATT more than three
times their ATT will be
upgraded to include, as
before, to take it to the
Gunsmiths.
AS PER CFO
Joe Michaels
As you enter the club property you will see danger
signs along your right side. This is because conditions
have made that area unsafe to be in so please obey the
signs and stay out until further notice.
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Annual General Meeting
The annual General meeting was held
on Jan. 18th and during the meeting
the awards for fishing and hunting
were given out.
FISHING:
 Charles Veasey won the biggest
Salmon award with a 27 pound
Chinook.
 Jack Gilmour won the biggest
Trout award with a 4 lb 2oz trout..
HUNTING:
 Al Jensen won the award for the
largest antlers on an Island deer
with a score of 96 4/8 points
 Jason Slotte & Trevor Wood tied
for heaviest Island deer with 130 lb
deer
 Jan Maltesen won the outstanding
big game award with a Roosevelt
Elk scoring 352 1/8 points
 Joel MacDermott won the junior
outstanding big game award with
an Island deer scoring 61 5/8
points
MEMBER OF THE YEAR:
Cathy McFarlane won the member of
the year award. Cathy is one of those
members who volunteers and works
tirelessly in the background and is
truly a deserving recipient of the
award.
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Report On Mount Polley Tailings Storage Facility Breach
The report on this incident is finally completed and published. It is 156 pages long, quite
technical and makes 7 recommendations.
Following is the Executive Summary.
CONCLUSIONS
The Panel concluded that the dominant contribution to the failure resides in the design . The design did
not take into account the complexity of the sub-glacial and pre-glacial geological environment
associated with the Perimeter Embankment foundation . As a result, foundation investigations and
associated site characterization failed to identify a continuous GLU layer in the vicinity of the breach
and to recognize that it was susceptible to undrained failure when subject to the stresses associated
with the embankment .
The specifics of the failure were triggered by the construction of the downstream rockfill zone at a
steep slope of 1 .3 horizontal to 1 .0 vertical. Had the downstream slope in recent years been flattened to
2 .0 horizontal to 1 .0 vertical, as proposed in the original design, failure would have been avoided. The
slope was on the way to being flattened to meet its ultimate design criteria at the time of the incident.
REGULATORY OVERSIGHT
The Panel reviewed the roles and responsibilities of the B .C . Ministry of Energy and Mines (the
Regulator) and its interactions related to the MPMC TSF. The Panel found that inspections of the TSF
would not have prevented failure and that the regulatory staff are well qualified to perform their
responsibilities.The Panel found that the performance of the Regulator was as expected.
THE FUTURE
The Panel has examined the historical risk profile of the current portfolio of tailings dams in B.C. and
concluded that the future requires not only an improved adoption of best applicable practices (BAP),
but also a migration to best available technology (BAT) . Examples of BAT are filtered, unsaturated,
compacted tailings and reduction in the use of water covers in a closure setting. Examples of BAP bear
on improvements in corporate design responsibilities, and adoption of Independent Tailings Review
Boards . Specific recommendations are made in the body of the report.
One comment I found very interesting was in Section 9 “WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE”: If
the inventory of active tailings dams in the province remains unchanged, and performance in
the future reflects that in the past, then on average there will be two failures every 10 years
and six every 30. In the face of these prospects, the Panel firmly rejects any notion that
business as usual can continue.
On Sept. 2/14 BCWF called for the creation of a ‘Natural Resources Practices Board stating: “In
light of these questions and concerns, BCWF has encouraged the B.C. government to expand
the mandate of the Forest Practices Board to include a new multi-interest board that provides
oversight for all resource extraction activities within the province.’ and that certainly seem like a
good idea.
The B.C. Conservation Service executed search warrants at the Mount Polley mine and the
Vancouver offices of its owner Imperial Metals Tuesday (Feb 3/15) night, in relation to the spill
of 25 million cubic metres of waste from the mine's tailings pond last August.
Insp. Chris Doyle with the conservation service said the search warrants were issued to support
a joint investigation by the B.C. Conservation Service, the RCMP, Environment Canada and
Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
"The investigation primarily focuses on offences related to the Environment Management Act
and the Federal Fisheries Act, but is not limited to these acts," he said.
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HIGH RIVER REPORT MISSING KEY ELEMENTS
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2015
CANADA'S NATIONAL FIREARMS ASSOCIATION MEDIA RELEASE
HIGH RIVER REPORT MISSING KEY ELEMENTS
"The long-awaited report on the actions of the RCMP at High River has finally been released,
and while it is critical of police actions in kicking in doors, Canadians are still uninformed as to
who gave the orders to kick in doors and enter homes and why these searches that were
targeted to firearms owners were necessary," said NFA President Sheldon Clare, speaking from
Prince George. "What is missing in this report is accountability, and the NFA believes that more
than ever, there is a clear need for a judicial inquiry to restore the confidence of Canadians, in
High River and everywhere else, in their governments and their police. It is clear that searches
made after June 24 were illegal, and that these searches violated people's rights. Someone is
responsible for those actions, and it is simply not sufficient to claim that policy somehow
justifies the seizure of firearms and ammunition as a standard operating procedure." NFA Life
Member and retired RCMP member Dennis Young who took the lead role on investigating the
High River matter for the NFA, agreed. "Without clear accountability, these types of police
actions will continue, and that is simply unacceptable. This report needs to restore the trust of
Canadians, and it has not done so."
Clare added, "If it had not been for Dennis Young, the NFA, and the determined efforts of
reporters like Lorne Gunter and Brian Lilley at Sun News, much of the High River situation
would have been buried. What happened at High River cannot go unchallenged. The NFA will
continue to monitor the reaction of High River residents to this report, and we continue to
demand that the parties responsible be punished for violating people homes and rights at High
River."
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NANAIMO & DISTRICT FISH & GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
23rd Annual Fish & Game
F u n d ra i s e r & B a n q u e t
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23rd Annual Fish & Game
F u n d ra i s e r & B a n q u e t
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Annual Banquet & Fundraiser
While we would like to thank each and every person who worked so hard to bring this
evening into being, space does not permit. However certain groups should be recognized.
The dedicated Kitchen Crew, who ensure the fish and game donations were properly
stored, handled and prepared, and the many members who donated their hard won and
much cherished fish and game - not to mention preparing the donation for your dining
pleasure.
The Banquet Crew who tirelessly set up tables, chairs, tablecloths, accessories, and
decorations for the evening, and then came back the next morning to clean everything up.
The Fundraising Crew who spent many hours canvassing donations, storing and
cataloging items, and then setting up the display tables.
The Social Committee and Bartenders who keep the refreshments flowing..
To each and everyone for your willingness to part with your hard earned money in
support of this organization - its goals and objectives in the interest of Fish and Wildlife
and their Habitat.
To Jeff Jorgensen for doing an excellent job as our auctioneer.
Please recognize both the individuals and the businesses who generously support the aims of
our Association by patronizing their business throughout the year:
49th Parallel
A Wee Cupcakery
Alberni Outpost
Alexandras Restaurant
Alf Perala
Alloyd Fitness
Art Knapps
Art Of Brewing
Backyard Nature Store
Bastion Jewellers
Bavarian Imports
BC Hydro
Bedrock Redi Mix
Bowen Auto Repair
Buckerfields
Cabela's
Calais Spas & Billiards
Carlo Bryans
Cedar Tire Land
Central Island Adventure
Tours
Chase River Dental Center
Chico's Restaurant
Climbing Gym
Cobs Bread
Columbia Fuels
Country Grocer
Craig Stolle
Cranberry Arms
D& H Sewing
Dan & Alexis Bishop
Dave & Jeannie Parenteau
Dave Stupich
Don Sundquist
Dr. Pappel
Elthea Dueck
Ennex,
Erickson Roofing
Fiat of Nanaimo
First Choice Haircuts
Frank Bajich
Frank Gilbert
Frankies Restaurant
Freighterliner
Friesens
Fur Canada
George Denton
Get West Adventure Tours
Gone Fishin
Great Canadian Oil Change
Green Thumb
Harbour Chandler
Harris Kia
Highway Tire
Hub City Paving
Hub City Springs
Ice Nail Bar
Intercraft
IRIS Visual Group
(Commercial St)
Jim Tyson (Investors Group)
Joe Michaels
John Noble
Jonanco Workshop
Jora Design
Kenworth
Krog & Co
KT Pain Tattoos
Laird Wheaton
Landlubber Pub
Marks Import Auto
Mid Island Auto
Ministry of Forests, Lands &
Natural Resource Operations
Mr. Lube
Mrs. Riches Restaurant
Nanaimo Toyota
Nanaimo Wine Shoppe
North End London Drugs
North End White Spot
Panago Pizza
Pioneer Fireplace
Quality Foods
R.J. Lamoth
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Restore
Rev Propeller
Rob & Claire Murphy
Robinson Rentals
Rocky Creek Holdings
Romper Room
Ron's Drywall
Schnitzer
Sharecost
Shar-kare
Shaw Cablesystems
Slegg Lumber
Slice Restaurant
Smith Transport
Steve Corscadden
Tania's Restaurant
Teddy's Tackle
Terrier Blades
The Ladies at Desiree Tattoos
Tim Hortons Brooks Landing
Tim Hortons Dickinson
Turley's Florist
United Rentals
Valhalla Pure
Vi White
Wellington Pub
West Coast Helicopters
Wholesale Sports Nanaimo
Windward Pub
Woodgrove Chrysler
Yellow Bird Galleries
BC WILDLIFE FEDERATION VANCOUVER ISLAND REGION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the BC Wildlife
Federation Vancouver Island Region will be held at
the Nanaimo Fish & Game Club on March 28th and
29th this year.
All the clubs send voting delegates but everyone is
invited to attend the sessions during the day. The
issues that will be dealt with are Conservation,
Access, Allocation, Firearms
and any other issue that
effects the entire Region.
We will also elect the board of
directors for the coming year.
A nominating committee is
always looking for people who
would like to become involved
in these issues and during the
meeting nominations will be
accepted from the floor.
The Nanaimo Club has always
been a big supporter of the
Region and currently has four
members holding positions on
the board.
On Saturday night there will
be a dinner and a small
fundraiser to help support the
activities taken on by the
Region.
For more information contact
Dave Parenteau at
(250) 758-5727 or
[email protected]
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Rally at Victoria Legislature to protest changes to
Allocation Policy - March 2, 2015.
There will be a Rally to protest the
amendments to the Wildlife Allocation on
Monday March 2, 2015 between 11am and
1pm at the BC Legislature building in
Victoria.
The amendments to the Wildlife Allocation
Policy announced on Feb. 6/15 do not go
far enough in providing an equitable
balance between the rights of B.C. resident
hunters to access wild game and the
business needs of guide-outfitters, who
service foreign trophy hunters.
In most other provinces and U.S. states,
foreign hunters are limited to 5 - 10
percent of the wildlife allocation. Recent
changes to the Wildlife Allocation Policy
announced by the B.C. government in
December 2014 awarded the 245-member
Guide-Outfitters
Association
of
B.C.
(GOABC) up to an unprecedented 40
percent of the allocation for some species.
Consequently, the new policy reduced
resident hunters’ share of wild game across
much of B.C.
The most recent amendments provide
some marginal adjustments to the wildlife
allocation splits previously announced.
Many B.C. residents rely on hunting to feed
their families healthy organic meat. In the
Thompson region, for example, resident
hunters’ share of moose was increased to
85 percent from 80 percent announced in
December. Still, resident hunters have lost
five percent of the available moose
allocation in the region, which was 90/10
percent between resident hunters and
guide-outfitters under the 2007 Wildlife
Allocation Policy.
You have all been engaged in petitions,
Facebook pages, rallies, letters to MLAs,
Ministers, and the Premier, visits to MLA
offices, town-hall meetings just to name a
few. This is a reflection of how passionate
we are about this debacle. We must now
rally together collectively to make this
peaceful protest work. Now is the time for
Resident Hunters to put our differences
aside and ACT. TOGETHER. A unified
message and protest will be another
effective tool to help overturn the new
policy.
For more information contact Kyle Stelter
at [email protected] or 250 619-8415.
Dave Parenteau is trying to organize a bus
at a good rate. If you are interested
contact him at (250) 758-5727 or
[email protected] .
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