With the dry hot conditions we need be extra cautious and alert with sparks from firearms, smoking etc
ANNUAL HERITAGE MATCH
AUGUST 27TH 2017
Registration 9-10 AM $25 Meal only $10 Spectators N/C
No sight in on Match Day
This match is held every year at the clubs range at Barret creek.
The format is prone shooting at 100, 200 & 300 yds. On the International Metric target.
Bench shooting is offered for those unable or uncomfortable shooting prone
Rifles; 303 British Caliber; iron sights only. No micrometer sights. 49 Rounds
Aggregate Match: Seven rounds at each range, Seven minutes each stage.
Stage one 100 yds Stage 2, 300 yds. Stage 3, 200 yds.
[This is done because of lighting Conditions].
Following the aggregate Match is the MAD Minute 15 rounds. In one minute
at 200 yds. This event is for the Partington Challenge cup.
The City of Nelson Challenge Shield is for the team event. These are 3 person teams,
Each member fires 3 rounds at 200 yds. Teams are selected geographical when possible.
The entry fee is $6.00 a team. This is returned to the competitors at a 3: 2: 1: ratio for
1 st. 2 nd. 3 rd. place.
From the aggregate scores there are Five Trophies awarded. Top Shooter gets the
Home Loan & Contract Co. cup. Second place gets the Annabel Trophy, Third place
The Agricultural & Industrial Trophy. The Captain Carrie Trophy goes to the high
Score at 300 yds, also medal for 2 nd. & 3 rd. place. Finally in the 303 British class is
The C.P.R. Trophy for the top Tyro. {A shooter who hasn’t won any other event.}
In conjunction with the Heritage Match we shoot the Fred Watson Memorial match.
This is 10 shots prone at 200 yd. with any rifle of a military caliber that was in use by
1945 Iron Sights only.
Come out and enjoy the Fun, Food & Entertainment.
If you don’t have a 303 but would still like to come there may be some available for use.
Food Safe
Anyone willing to take the food safe program at the clubs expense…..with the intend of helping at club events please contact Glen McKen 505-5006 or
Several options on how to take it
To check it out online http://www.foodsafe.ca/courses/level-1.html
Fishing Forever and Family Fishing Weekend
Fishing Forever and Family Fishing Weekend
Again this year on Fathers’ Day weekend we will host a popular event at Cottonwood Lake which is at a beautiful Central Kootenay Regional District park.
On Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 10 am to 4 pm we will conduct Fishing Forever – a BCWF program designed to cater to those of any age who are handicapped in some way. It could be as simple as impaired mobility. Their caregivers are required to be present.
The emphasis shifts on Sunday, June 18 (same times) to the kids and their parents.
We expect 300+ bodies to appear that weekend. Club members, and friends, can do their part by bringing a car top size boat with oars or electric motor (no gasoline outboards) and, to really enjoy the day, stay to captain the boat with our clients.
There is no charge to our participants or volunteers. No fishing licence is required on this weekend (thanks to BC government)
Outdoor Range Closure
The outdoor range has been rented for June 6, 2017 and will be closed for the day.
Thanks Howie
3D Archery Shoot 2017 & Outdoor Range Closure
There will be a 3D archery shoot, June 3rd, and 4th, at the Barrett Creek, Nelson District Rod And Gun Club outdoor range.
The Outdoor Range will be closed to Firearms on these days
Categories for Compound bows (hunter and unlimited), longbows and re-curves, kids categories, and even crossbows.
Dry camping available on-site.
A family friendly fun event.
Registration starts Friday evening. Shoot one day or both.
Nelson & District
Rod and Gun Club Range
About 20km south of Nelson on Highway 6, turn west onto Porto Rico Rd.
Please see the 3D Archery Shoot event.
Call or email Darcy Lutz for further details. +1 250 354 7241, d2lutz@telus.net.
Great information on Predator-Prey Dynamics from the Columbia Mountains Institute Conference 2016
The Columbia Mountains Institute has provided a completed Predator–Prey Dynamics conference collections page which can be found by clicking here. This is a great resource that can help build your knowledge on a key conservation issue for the Kootenays and beyond.
Kootenay Lake Fisheries Recovery Update
Many folks around the lake are concerned about the fisheries decline on Kootenay Lake. The following is a list of resources and links to get more informed on the action being taken by the Province and other partners to recover the Kootenay Lake fisheries.
On June 16th, 2016 90 people attended a public meeting in Balfour to receive an update on the Kootenay Lake Fisheries Action Plan.
Here is the action plan: KLAP Kootenay Lake Action PLan final 9_May_2016
To view the presentation from the June 16th meeting and general info from the Province on Kootenay Lake Fisheries click here
Info on Kootenay Lake Fisheries Decline
For anyone who is interested in the fisheries decline on Kootenay Lake click here to view information and updates being posted by the Province.
Government Hunting Services Going Online
In April 2016, the Province will introduce a new online system that will improve the overall efficiency of hunter services. Initially the online service will be for Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) applications. In the future, the system will integrate a range of online services for hunters, including licensing.
Hunters will have 24-hour online access to hunting services from any computer with an internet connection and will be able to view and track their Limited Entry Hunting applications online.
To provide access to the new system, hunter numbers will be replaced with a new Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID).
Hunters with an existing hunter number will be assigned a FWID (which will include their old hunter number) and a Resident Hunting Credential. New hunters will need to register and apply for their FWID and Resident Hunting Credential.
For more info click here