CDFGC Newspaper Update for Feb/March 2026 by Secretary Helen Dalin
Hello Readers, here are some updates from your local Fish and Game Club. Time goes by fast when you are organizing activities. This means that the Club is already organizing their 3D shoot. This shoot is our biggest event of the year and brings in many archers locally, and from other areas of the province. Keep your eye out for our posters and updates on social media which we are just starting to distribute. Our shoot is the first weekend in May 2 & 3rd). The event includes free dry camping starting Friday night, a potluck dinner on the Saturday night, food Truck on Site, a long bomb shot event and 40 3D targets per day. For more information call Vickey Bischoff at 250-955-2374 or Brian Lauzon 778-220-3032. Anyone from beginners to experts can enter the shoot. You can just shoot for fun and not compete. There are categories for youth and children. Hope to see you there.
Our monthly events at the range (724 Turtle Valley Road) continue for Feb and March. Next Trap Practice will be on Sunday March 8th, and our Next Meat Shoots are Sunday, Feb 22 and Sunday, March 22nd. The next Pistol Practice is Saturday, March 21st. Our Monthly General Meeting is on Monday, March 16th.
The lack of snow and cold weather is probably not going to be good for summer fires, but it sure has made our winter activities at the range a success. Beginners and guests are welcome at our monthly events, for a fee of $5 and filling out a guest waiver, plus whatever the cost of the event is itself. Members attend the events for free and just pay the costs of the event. Example Trap shooters pay $7 a round of 25 clays and pay for their own ammunition. $7 a round pays for using up 25 clays. Seldom are clays reusable. Even when not hit by the shotgun shell, they will break when hitting the ground.
The club is working on ground prep for the porta potties at Phillips Lake now that the frost seems to be gone from the ground there. Once the ground is prepped the wooden enclosure can be built. We may see toilets there by summer!
CDFGC is in support of the expansion of the Upper and Lower Odin’s trails planned for Scatchard Mountain and sent a representative to the council meeting to read a letter of support for building the trails. The club is also going to join the Shuswap Trail Alliance to learn more about building trails in the Skamana Lake Area and on Scatchard Mountain.
Our Mission statement is focused on the wise use of wildlife resources and habitat. Within School District 73 and 83, mountain biking programs have proven that cycling builds confidence, focus, and social skills in addition to improving fitness and getting youth outdoors. By providing a sanctioned space on these trails for school clubs and local youth, we encourage healthy, active lifestyles while teaching the next generation to be responsible stewards of our wildlife resources and habitat. Formalizing the trail system allows for managed access that protects the ecosystem while providing accessible and vital connection to the outdoors.
Our club welcomes new members. If you like outdoor activities think about joining our club. We meet on the 3rd Monday of the month except in July or August.