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Salmon Allocation Policy Rally/Townhall

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Salmon Allocation Update & Upcoming Town Halls

The federal Minister has not yet made a final decision on the Salmon Allocation Policy. That means this is still an active file—and public input still matters.

There are town halls taking place this weekend in Langley and Langford. If you’re able to attend, it’s worth your time. Lower Mainland members can attend Langley, and those with contacts on Vancouver Island should encourage participation in Langford.

Why This Matters

The Salmon Allocation Policy sets how salmon are shared between recreational, commercial, and First Nations FSC (Food, Social, and Ceremonial) fisheries.

Changes currently under consideration by Fisheries and Oceans Canada could significantly alter that balance. For recreational anglers, this may mean reduced access to salmon fisheries moving forward.

This is not just about opportunity—it’s about how access to a public resource is managed, and who gets to participate in that fishery over the long term.

More Than Just Fishing

Recreational fishing in British Columbia supports local economies across the province—from tackle shops and guides to accommodations, fuel docks, and small businesses.

Restrictions to access don’t just affect anglers; they ripple through entire communities.

Langley Town Hall Details

Event: Salmon Allocation Policy Town Hall
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: SouthRidge Fellowship Church
Admission: Free and open to the public

What You Can Expect

The Langley session will focus on:

  • A clear breakdown of what’s being proposed
  • How it differs from past allocation approaches
  • Potential impacts on recreational access and local economies
  • Conservation considerations and the role of anglers
  • Practical ways to engage with elected officials

A Note on Participation

Whether you agree or disagree with the direction of the policy, this is the stage where public input can still influence the outcome.

If decisions are finalized without meaningful participation from the recreational community, the result will reflect that absence.

If You Can’t Attend

If you’re unable to make it in person:

  • Stay informed through trusted sources
  • Speak with your MP
  • Share information with others in the community

Bottom Line

This isn’t just about this season. It’s about long-term access to salmon fisheries in British Columbia.

If you care about that future, now is the time to pay attention—and, if possible, show up.

Steelhead Derby

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 Cliff Tang is organizing a Steelhead Derby on Saturday April 18th, 2026.

There will be a 50/50 Draw and a $ 100 Entry Fee on the Vedder River. 

Cliff is not sure how people will get money to him before the event but he will figure things out.

Please send an email to RSVP to clifftang@shaw.ca so that he knows who to expect and can tell you where to meet him.


Cliff has been trying hard to get more fishing events -from derbies to seminars – happening for a few years now. The brutal truth is that we have not supported him enough and we need to do better.

That starts with going to the actual derby, so if you want to do some fishing on the 18th, email Cliff and give him some support.

Watch this space for more info about the upcoming Tunkwa Lake Derby Cliff is also quarterbacking.

Club Meeting – Bear Knowledge Swap

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We had a really great turnout for our April 14 Club Meeting  at Wildeye.  The topic was bear hunting in preparation for the two club bear hunts coming up, but it really turned into a fantastic knowledge swap.

We started with the bare minimums needed to legally and safely hunt bears, and after that the organizers guided the discussion through all the logical sub-topics.

What developed was a really great Q&A based off that discussion between some very experienced bear hunters and those of us who are just getting started.

By the time we were done we probably had 30 people at the tables and standing around.

We’ve been using a WhatsApp group for day to day communication and two funny things happened. First, people who I assumed had met each other because they’ve been interacting on WhatsApp for months actually got a chance to meet face to face, so that was great, and the second thing was that the WhatsApp group jumped to 28 members.

If you’re not in that group you can join it with the QR code.

Dana also posted a great video to Instagram that tells more about the event.

Next Meeting!

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Our Next Club Meeting is Monday, March 9, at 7:00



We will be meeting at Wildeye Brewery, Monday, March 9, at 7:00.  Wildeye was the site of the recent townhall, is owned by one of our club members and is located at 1385 Main Street, North Van. 

                                                   

There is free parking along the west side of the building.  We will grab a couple tables and start soon after 7:00.  The Directors have some good news to report in terms of plans for 2026 as well as some club acquisitions, so make sure you come out.  Once club business is concluded we’ll relax, socialize and have a few beers, cocktails or libations of your choice!

In Memorium

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Allan Milligan & Manfred Krettek

The members of the North Shore Fish and Game Club are deeply saddened by the passing of two long time club members, Allan Milligan and Manfred Krettek.
 

Allan Milligan



Allan was one of the early members of the North Shore Fish and Game Club, joining soon after the Club’s founding, serving as President in 1970-71. Beyond his involvement with the Club, Allan also served as Trails Manager at Maplewood Flats. In recognition of his exceptional service to the community, Allan received a Special Recognition Award from North Shore Community Services.

On behalf of all members, past and present, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, including Laurie, his son and NSF&G club member. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. 
 

Manfred Krettek

Manfred came to Canada in the early 70s from Czechoslovakia, settling first in Toronto and later in Vancouver.  He was a furniture maker by trade, an ardent fisherman (both salt and freshwater) a great chef, bread maker and  accomplished artist. His friends were shocked by his sudden passing. 

Manfred leaves behind his loving wife, Olga, as well as a daughter, Christine. He had many friends in the club and will be missed. Unfortunately I could not find a picture of Manfred but the picture below is an example of his artwork, courtesy of Derek and Linda Hardy. 

2022 Christmas Potluck

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A great time was had by all at the 2022 Christmas Potluck. A great big thank you is due to all who made it come off flawlessly: Andrea, Linda, Nancy Derek, Jim, Joe and many more. A great thanks is also due to the Legion itself for being so welcoming and helpful. It was great to be able to get together for a face to face social occasion. Thanks also to BCWF President Chuck Zuckerman who joined us for the evening.

We also raised $240 as well as food donations for the food bank!

Facebook Community Page

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Ed has created a Facebook community chat group called “NSFGC community chat“, which you can reach by clicking on the link. It’s a place to connect get advice and share information about fishing ,hunting and Conservation for the members and friends of the North Shore Fish and Game Club.

The idea is to create a group chat to improve communication between members and potential new members of the North Shore Fish And Game Club. In the past we’ve used our monthly bulletin as well as WhatsApp chat groups to share information about club hunts, derbies and other events, but this community page should be a great improvement.

You can join by clicking the link, going to the community page and asking to join. Ed will get a message and add you. It’s that simple!