East Kootenay Big Game Club

04/03/2026

✨ A Huge Thank You to Our 2026 Trophy Sponsors! ✨

The East Kootenay Big Game Club would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the incredible businesses and individuals who have stepped up to sponsor trophies and support this year’s banquet. Your generosity makes this event possible and helps us continue promoting conservation, youth involvement, and our hunting heritage.

Please join us in thanking:

Action Rentals / Tames Enterprises Ltd
Alpine Taxidermy
Apex Wildlife Art
Caliper Machine & Hydraulics Ltd
East Kootenay Trail Hound Association
East Kootenay Trophies
Elk Valley Glass Ltd
Flooring Superstores
Full Draw Electric Ltd
Denielle Grady Realty
Gundog Rentals
Hi-Way9 Express (Dacota Freight)
Inland Kenworth
Integra Tire Auto Centre
Kan West Roads Ltd
Kootenay Kwik Print
Kootenay Trappers Association
Mountain Man Outdoors Ltd
Mohawk Terminals Ltd
Proteck Hazardous Materials
Rick’s Fine Meats & Sausage
Redding Mining
Rona Cranbrook Building Centre
Saddle Axe Outfitters Ltd.
Sandor Rental & Crane Service
Jesse Faiers
Siemens Freight Service Ltd
Swanson Family
Tin Craft Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd

Your continued support of our club, our youth categories, and our conservation efforts does not go unnoticed. We are truly grateful to have such strong community backing here in the East Kootenay.

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many additional businesses and individuals who generously donated to our silent auction, there are simply too many to list, but please know your contributions are deeply appreciated and make a huge difference.

Please support the businesses that support your local club!

03/27/2026

🎉 The banquet is almost here and we’re ready for a great night!

All card draws are $20, and we’d really appreciate $20 bills. With a sold-out banquet we run short on change, this helps keep things moving! We will have an ATM on site for cash and accept debt/ credit for silent auction, so let’s get bidding!

🕓 Doors open at 4:00 PM
🌲Elk Bugling Competition at 5:30 PM think you’ve got what it takes to beat the running champ? Come show us your best bugle!!

Can’t wait to see everyone there!

03/20/2026

Tickets sold out at mountain man!
If you’re wanting tickets reach out asap!

03/19/2026

03/16/2026

EAST KOOTENAY BIG GAME CLUB
BANQUET DONATION REQUEST

Our annual East Kootenay Big Game Club Banquet is coming up, and like many organizations right now, times are tough and donations are lower than usual.

This banquet helps support wildlife conservation, youth programs, and our local outdoor community. We rely heavily on the generosity of local businesses and individuals to make this event successful.

If you are able or inclined to help with a donation, whether it’s merchandise, services, gift cards, or other items for our auction and raffles, we would be incredibly grateful.

Every contribution — big or small — helps make a difference.

To donate or learn more, please contact:

Wade Oakley
📞 250-919-3387
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for supporting the East Kootenay Big Game Club and helping keep our traditions and conservation efforts strong.

03/07/2026

2 weeks left to get your tickets!!

02/06/2026

Tickets available now!

01/15/2026

Last day to submit your entries! Get em in!

01/13/2026

B.C. proposes banning lead shot for all hunting. We are encouraging you to submit your feedback before February 13th.

CSAAA opposes the proposed ban on lead shot for all hunting in B.C., which we believe is unnecessary and burdensome for businesses and hunters. We encourage all members to submit their comments as soon as possible to make their voices heard.

Statement from CSAAA

The Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association strongly opposes British Columbia’s proposed expansion of the lead shot ban to include all hunting species.

This proposal is being framed as an environmental measure, but it comes off as a politically motivated move that disproportionately impacts lawful hunters, retailers, manufacturers, and small businesses across the province. If the primary objective were to meaningfully address lead exposure in wildlife, this is not the approach that would be taken.

Hunters are conservationists and strive for ethical hunting which is dependent on confidence, proficiency, and the ability to use the appropriate tool to ensure a quick, humane harvest. Removing hunter choice in ammunition selection increases the risk of poor outcomes in the field and runs counter to animal welfare.

This proposal is also unrealistic and unworkable for the hunting and fi****ms industry. Many fi****ms (particularly older and heritage shotguns) are not compatible with steel or other non-toxic shot types.

CSAAA urges the Province of British Columbia to reconsider this proposal and to engage meaningfully with hunters, Indigenous communities, retailers, manufacturers, and conservation experts to explore solutions that are effective, evidence-based, and respectful of lawful hunting traditions.