Grand Forks Wildlife Association

06/11/2026

A friendly reminder to give our local wildlife plenty of space, especially at this time of year when many animals are caring for and protecting their young. If you encounter elk, admire them from a safe distance and never approach calves. Keeping your distance helps keep both people and wildlife safe. 🦌💚

06/11/2026

Congratulations to Marissa Henshaw, this year’s recipient of the Grand Forks Wildlife Association Memorial Scholarship. GFWA dedicates this year’s scholarship in memory of Kayla Whyte Mulla. Kayla is a former student at GFSS and GFWA member.

Marissa plans to attend Western University in Ontario with hopes of pursuing a career in Environmental law. All the best in your future Marissa.

Thank you to Keith Palmer for presenting.

06/09/2026

We are hosting a beginner friendly Trap Shoot this Sunday starting at 9:00am.
Please note this is not an open house and you need to bring your own shotgun. We will have ammo available for purchase.
We will have people on hand to help you be successful. So if you’ve been curious about trap shooting, come on up and give it a try.

06/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate National Range Day yesterday. And thank you to our army of volunteers who continue to show up for this club. 👏
The weather cooperated for the most part.

06/05/2026

🌲 More women are heading into the field, and our upcoming Learn to Hunt and Fish Series is for them.

Join Jen Shears on June 23 at 7:00 PM, for an inspiring conversation on getting started in hunting as a woman — from finding community to building confidence in the field.

📆 Register now: bcwf.bc.ca/learn-to-hunt-and-fish-series

This webinar is exclusive to BCWF members. Join today at bcwf.bc.ca/membership to access the entire Learn to Hunt and Fish Series!

06/04/2026

The Vaseux Lake California bighorn sheep herd needs your voice.

A proposed aggregate quarry near Okanagan Falls is being considered on Crown land in an area identified by local conservation partners as important wildlife habitat, including winter range and traditional lambing habitat for bighorn sheep.

WSSBC is concerned about the potential impacts of long-term quarry activity, including blasting, crushing, hauling, road traffic, dust, noise, vegetation removal, and increased human disturbance.

We are asking members and supporters to submit comments to the Province and request that this application be rejected or deferred until a comprehensive wildlife and habitat assessment is completed.

Reference File: #3413865

Submit comments here:
https://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/applications?clidDtid=3413865&id=69cd75f2d3e350ad2b42c18f

Please speak up for wild sheep and the habitat they depend on.

For more details visit: https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/post/help-protect-the-vaseux-lake-california-bighorn-sheep-herd

06/03/2026