Tisdale Wildlife Federation

09/01/2026

Duck, duck, goose. Migratory game birds are flying overhead and migratory game bird season is underway!

The 2026 migratory game bird hunting season in Saskatchewan opens on September 1, 2026, for early-season species like ducks, geese, and sandhill cranes, running through December 16, 2026.

Remember hunters must have a valid Saskatchewan game bird licence and a 2026 federal Migratory Game Bird Permit in their possession while hunting migratory birds. Review the Hunters Guide for more information, including updates to the federal Migratory Bird Regulations.

Download the 2026-27 Hunters Guide here: https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/ #/products/121483

08/22/2026

Anyone able to come help paint some more posts tomorrow morning (Sunday 23) at 9 am? We are only looking at painting for 2 hours at most.

08/18/2026

A huge thank you to Chera Lee McCarthy, Shauna Barberio, Dustyn Brett and Jenifer Hidlebaugh for painting 46 posts today. There is still a lot more to paint. We are going back out on Sunday 23rd at 9 am if anyone would be able to come join us. It makes a huge difference and looks so much better. Here is a before and after. Send us a message if you are able to come out for a couple of hours.

08/17/2026

1,2,3 how many pronghorn could there be? Lucky for you, you don’t have to count them! Ministry of Environment biologists have completed the annual pronghorn survey and draw results are out!

Pronghorn populations have declined slightly though still allow for a limited draw season with a similar quota to last year. The observed buck to doe ratios is high and hunters may see that in the proportion of bucks on the landscape this fall. Fawn production continues to be below the long-term average limiting the potential for population growth.

Find more information on hunting in Saskatchewan, here: https://bit.ly/4htljZb and read the pronghorn management plan, here: https://bit.ly/4hoiUz1.

07/28/2026

Don't miss out on your chance for a free banquet ticket and a trophy get your membership now . Available online from our store or at Eagle Fi****ms before Aug 1 2026

🌿 Become part of Saskatchewan's largest conservation community! 🌿

When you purchase a Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation membership, you're doing more than joining an organization. You're investing in the future of conservation across our province.

Your membership helps support:
🦌 Wildlife habitat conservation and stewardship
🎣 Outdoor education programs like Youth Conservation Camps, Fish in Schools (FinS), and Women's Outdoor Weekend
🌲 Access to thousands of acres of Habitat Trust lands for members to enjoy
📰 Our award-winning Outdoor Canada West magazine
🎉 Member discounts, events, and exclusive opportunities
🤝 A growing community of more than 32,000 members who care about Saskatchewan's outdoors

Planning to enter the 2026 Henry Kelsey Big Game Awards? Don't forget these important membership deadlines:
🐻 Bear: April 1
🦌 All other species: August 1
A valid SWF membership must be purchased by the applicable deadline to be eligible for entry.

Whether you're a hunter, angler, camper, birder, photographer, or simply someone who wants to protect Saskatchewan's natural spaces, there's a place for you in the SWF family.

Become a member today and help ensure our outdoor heritage continues for generations to come.

👉 Join here: https://saskatchewan-wildlife-federation.myshopify.com or visit www.swf.sk.ca to learn more.

07/27/2026

School may be out for summer, but we know one school you’ll want to check out.

Take a free tour of the Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery and meet the school of fish hatching, growing and graduating to Saskatchewan waters. Gives summer school a whole new meaning!

The hatchery is open for tours until Labour Day. Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Highway 210 (5 km west of Fort Qu’Appelle on Echo Lake)
Get all the information you need to plan your visit at: https://www.facebook.com/SaskFishHatchery.

07/24/2026

This is our Club Deadline as well

🌿 Become part of Saskatchewan's largest conservation community! 🌿

When you purchase a Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation membership, you're doing more than joining an organization. You're investing in the future of conservation across our province.

Your membership helps support:
🦌 Wildlife habitat conservation and stewardship
🎣 Outdoor education programs like Youth Conservation Camps, Fish in Schools (FinS), and Women's Outdoor Weekend
🌲 Access to thousands of acres of Habitat Trust lands for members to enjoy
📰 Our award-winning Outdoor Canada West magazine
🎉 Member discounts, events, and exclusive opportunities
🤝 A growing community of more than 32,000 members who care about Saskatchewan's outdoors

Planning to enter the 2026 Henry Kelsey Big Game Awards? Don't forget these important membership deadlines:
🐻 Bear: April 1
🦌 All other species: August 1
A valid SWF membership must be purchased by the applicable deadline to be eligible for entry.

Whether you're a hunter, angler, camper, birder, photographer, or simply someone who wants to protect Saskatchewan's natural spaces, there's a place for you in the SWF family.

Become a member today and help ensure our outdoor heritage continues for generations to come.

👉 Join here: https://saskatchewan-wildlife-federation.myshopify.com or visit www.swf.sk.ca to learn more.

07/24/2026

Over the weekend, officers sent close to 200 paddle boarders back to shore who chose to hit the water without the required safety gear. That’s 200 people who could have faced fines (or worse, a life threatening emergency) because of required gear left behind that takes two minutes to grab before you leave the house.

We might sound like a broken record, but it cannot be said enough. Before you launch, you need:
🟠 A Canadian-approved PFD or life jacket (on your board with you, not just “in the truck”)
🟠 A sound-signaling device (a whistle works)
🟠 A buoyant heavy line at least 15m in length
🟠 A watertight flashlight if paddling in low light or nighttime

This isn’t us trying to ruin your lake day. Transport Canada puts these laws in place for your safety and protection. Sylvan Lake can turn on you fast — wind picks up, boards drift, and suddenly rescue crews are required to come get you. That’s no fun for anyone.

Gear up first, then go enjoy the water. 🌊

07/22/2026

Bison are a real conservation success story. After nearly becoming extinct in the late 1800s, bison populations rebounded from fewer than 1,000 to nearly half a million. Today bison live on less than one per cent of their original continental range, mostly on conservation lands. Because bison are the biggest land mammal in North America they are ecosystem engineers, whose grazing, wallowing and movement help shape and maintain healthy prairie ecosystems. Big bison, big impact!

Saskatchewan’s grasslands are an important part of the bison’s historic range and you can still see them here today. Buffalo Pound Provincial Park reintroduced bison to the area in 1972. The herd lives on 250 acres of rolling hills and the Visitors Centre shows live updates on the herd’s location, making it easier than ever to see these prairie icons in person.



📸 Jacob Van Der Merwe