All members are encouraged to attend the General Meeting on November 21, 2023. The meeting will be held in the Sunset Room at the Vernon Rec Center Auditorium, starting at 7pm.

There will be a brief general meeting, followed by a presentation and information session on Chronic Wasting Disease. This presentation is for the benefit of our members and we would like to see as many people as possible show up!

Chronic Wasting Disease is a devastating disease for our ungulate populations. The purpose of the presentation is to educate our members and learn what steps the province is taking, and what we can do as individuals. Everyone is welcome to attend and questions will be welcomed following the presentation.

All memberships are from January 1st to December 31st.
2023 memberships expire on December 31, 2023.

2024 memberships are now available online. New membership forms will be available at Del Selin’s Gunsmith, Kenkraft Sales and Meier’s Building Products.

A valid 2024 membership will be required to continue to enjoy membership benefits including insurance coverage and access to the range after December 31st.

If you require a 2023 membership (expires December 31, 2023) please contact [email protected]

Membership Benefits

• Membership in the BC Wildlife Federation, the largest and longest standing conservation group in BC
• $2,000,000 Excess Third Party Liability Insurance including ATV use for hunting or fishing (for more information please see BCWF Membership Info, scroll to the bottom of the page for Frequently Asked Questions)
• Subscription to BC Outdoors Magazine
• Reduced rates at major hotels, and other special pricing discounts
• Extra ATV coverage for pleasure use available at nominal cost

Please Note:
All individuals who use an ATV for hunting or fishing purposes are required to carry a certificate of insurance with them at all times. Members must carry their Vernon Fish and Game Club membership card as well as their current BC Wildlife Federation membership card to provide proof of ATV liability insurance.

2024 VFGC Memberships available on November 15th

The Kelowna Fish & Game Club, in partnership with the clubs from the Okanagan Region BC Wildlife Federation are raffling a Christensen Arms Ridgeline Rifle 6.5 PRC rifle and $1000 Gift Card for Great North Precision. Approximate total value $3800.

2023-2024 LEH Regulations Synopsis is Out

Any resident of British Columbia who holds a Fish and Wildlife ID with active B.C. resident and hunting credentials may apply. To be eligible to obtain a B.C. resident credential, hunters must be a B.C. resident as defined in the Wildlife Act or qualify for an exemption.

To obtain the hunting credential, a hunter must prove successful completion of hunter safety training such as the Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE).

In order to apply for LEH, you MUST have proven B.C residency. Your Fish and Wildlife (FWID) online profile will display the residency expiry date.

Supporting documentation accepted as proof of B.C. residency include the following, with an issue date being at least six months prior to the date of the application.  Please note if you are renewing your B.C. residency credential then your documentation must be valid with no restriction on the issue date:

• BC Driver’s Licence
• BCID Card
• BC Services Card, non-photo BC Services Card or Combined BC Driver’s Licence and Services Card

Hunters under 18 years of age can use documentation from a parent or legal guardian to prove residency.

You can obtain or update your residency credential by:

• Applying through BC Hunting Online (requires a basic BCeID)
• Contacting a FrontCounter BC office
• Visiting a retail vendor (residency renewals only and you must bring your photo BC Services Card, non-photo BC Services Card or Combined BC Driver’s Licence and Services Card)

You are encouraged to take advantage of the BC Hunting online service (WILD) using your BCeID.

Please review these quick reference guides for WILD to ensure that your credentials are up to date and that the application is done correctly.

The deadline for this year’s applications is 11:59:59 pm Thursday, June 8, 2023.

We encourage you to apply early.

For more information on LEH and to apply, click here.

The Kal Flyfishers are into final preparations for the Kids Fish-Out at Polson Park on Saturday May 6-7th. Volunteers are needed to assist with the hands-on portion of the event (bait station, rod distribution and helping kids cast and land fish).

The Kelowna and District Fish & Game Club invites you to join us for an evening presentation on Region 8 wildlife.

Craig McLean, Biologist with Fish & Wildlife branch Penticton will provide a Region 8 wildlife update on recent surveys, research projects, sheep diseases and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

All memberships are from January 1st to December 31st. 2022 memberships expire on December 31, 2022.

2023 memberships are now available online. New membership forms will be available at Del Selin’s Gunsmith, Kenkraft Sales, Meier’s Building Products and Canadian Tire Pro Shop.

A valid 2023 membership will be required to continue to enjoy membership benefits including insurance coverage and access to the range after December 31st.