Chronic Wasting Disease Presentation

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The North Shore Fish & Game Club is pleased to invite members and guests to an evening dedicated to one of the most important wildlife conservation issues facing British Columbia.

Cait Nelson, lead for the province’s CWD Program, will be presenting on:

  • What Chronic Wasting Disease is and how it spreads
  • The current status of CWD in British Columbia
  • BC’s surveillance and management program
  • How hunters contribute to disease monitoring
  • Questions and discussion with wildlife professionals

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) continues to spread across North America, making surveillance, early detection, and hunter participation more important than ever. This presentation will provide an update on the current situation in British Columbia, explain how wildlife managers are responding, and discuss the important role hunters play in helping protect cervid populations.

Practical Sampling Demonstration

We’re especially pleased that wildlife biologist Kirstyn Falck will provide a live demonstration showing how to correctly collect the three tissue samples used for CWD testing:

  • Retropharyngeal lymph nodes
  • Tonsils
  • Obex (brain stem)

Whether you’ve submitted samples before or have never done it, this practical demonstration will help you better understand the process and give you greater confidence in the field.

Why You Should Attend

One of the strengths of the North Shore Fish & Game Club is our commitment to conservation through education.

This presentation is an opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and learn practical skills that help protect the wildlife resources we all value. If you hunt deer, elk, or moose—or simply care about healthy wildlife populations—you’ll leave with a better understanding of one of today’s most important conservation challenges.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, August 11

Time: 6:30

Location: Reliable Gun, Langley Store, #103 8860 201 Street Langley, BC

Cost: Free

Registration

Please register through Eventbrite so we can plan seating and refreshments.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chronic-wasting-disease-what-every-bc-hunter-should-know-tickets-1994395940947?aff=oddtdtcreator

Members are encouraged to invite a friend, hunting partner, or family member who may be interested in learning more about Chronic Wasting Disease.

Prize Raffle and 50/50

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North Shore Fish and Game is running two contests to raise money to run the club! Click the link to buy tickets!

Win a Tikka T3X Lite Roughtech Bolt Action, composite stock, stainless barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor with a Vortex Diamondback 3.5 – 10 x 50mm Scope.

*and* 

Win the 50/50 cash draw!

Important dates

Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Draw date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket packs

Prize Raffle tickets are:
Single Ticket for $10, 
3-Ticket Pack for $20, 
10-Ticket Pack for $50 SOLD OUT,
30-Ticket Pack for $100 SOLD OUT.

50/50 tickets are:
Single Ticket for $10, 
3-Ticket Pack for $20, 
10-Ticket Pack for $50, 
30-Ticket Pack for $100 SOLD OUT.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How many tickets are available for sale?
    Prize Raffle: There are 850 tickets available for sale.
    50/50: There are 850 tickets available for sale.
  2. How much do tickets cost?
    Prize Raffle:
    Single Ticket for $10
    3-Ticket Pack for $20
    10-Ticket Pack for $50
    30-Ticket Pack for $10050/50: Single Ticket for $10
    3-Ticket Pack for $20
    10-Ticket Pack for $50
    30-Ticket Pack for $100
  3. Can I request a specific ticket number?
    No. Ticket numbers are computer-generated in ascending order starting at a pre-determined number.
  4. When are the deadlines for ticket sales?
    Final Sales Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
  5. What are the odds of winning?
    Prize Raffle: Chances are 1 in 850 (total tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold.
    50/50: Chances are 1 in 850 (total tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold.

Contact us

   conservationrob@gmail.com

   (604) 230-4225

Haller Horse Ride

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The 2026 Edition of the Haller Grinder Ride is Just Under 3 Weeks Away!

This Years Date is May 30th and 31st

People will start arriving Thursday or Friday at Haller Rec Site.  The weather looks like it will be good, but don’t forget rain gear. 

We will camp at Haller Rec sites  and do daily rides into the Edge Hills or across the road into the Marbles.

This site accommodates tent camping, campers or trailers.  There are pit toilets and lots of room at each one.  

Rental horses and guides come from Charlie and Jenn at the Coldwell Ranch.  Rental costs are $200/day. Give me a call at 604-230-4225 or an email to conservationrob@gmail.com if you need some help.

If you have your own horses and are able to get them there and care for them, you are encouraged to do so. 

There will be a potluck at my camp Saturday night, so keep that in mind. It’s fun time to sit around, eat and tell some good lies!


I look forward to seeing a bunch of you there!

Where Is The Ride Happening?
 For anyone who doesn’t already know where we go, here are the details:

The closest town to where we ride is Clinton, BC, just north of Cache Creek and south of 100 Mile House.  The area  we ride is to the west of that, close to the Fraser.  You can find both of our potential camp sites off the Jesmond Road, which you access via the Kelly Lake Road or the Big Bar Road.   The red circle is the area where we do our rides. 

We are camping at Haller this year.  The Kelly Lake/Jesmond Road route is shorter, and the first 17 kms or so are paved.  Turn left as soon as you come to the village of Clinton, as indicated on the map, and look for the turn off to the camp on your left just a couple minutes after you pass through the Circle H Mountain Ranch.

The Big Bar Road route is longer, but it was just graded on Tuesday, so it might be a preferable route for some people.  

Potluck
 

One of our favourite gatherings (social distanced of course) is the ever so wonderful potluck.  Our potlucks are fun casual affairs and as anyone who’s attended them knows, we don’t overthink them. 

As always, an open invitation to cowboy poets and music!l

Questions?
 

If anything is unclear or you have any questions you can contact Rob directly at 604-230-4225 or by email at rob@robchipman.net 

Quad For Sale – Forget about it! It’s sold!

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Paddy Lee is selling JUST SOLD one of his quads. You can can’t find the actual listing on Craigslist anymore because it’s sold! Congrats, Paddy!

The info is still here in case anyone else wants to reference what 20 year old quad with low klicks sells for.

2006 Polaris 500 HO Fuel injection
2300 kms

Winch, skid plates, suspension protection plates, heated handlebars and thumb grip, cargo rack rails.

Engine oil, transmission fluid and gear oil changed last summer ie less than 100km ago.

It has only had 2 owners – Paddy persuaded his buddy to sell to him 4 years ago. It hadn’t been used for 12+ years and was always stored inside. It had 300 kms on the the clock when Paddy bought it. I can vouch for the fact that Paddy’s pretty careful with and takes good care of his  gear .

He’s only used it on logging roads and occasional trails. It’s a good bike in great condition but he bought a newer one that goes faster 😉

Full price includes delivery after purchase is completed, within 100 km ferry’s extra.

Give Paddy a call and keep this thing in the club. You can use it this spring and in the fall when we go for whitetails and mule deer.

$4,300.

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.