Victoria Fish And Game Protective Association

We are excited to have Kattia’s Kitchen as our food vendor this Sunday June 21st for our first Outdoor Discovery Day since 2019!!! 😋🌮🌯

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WE HAVE AN EXCITING WEEKEND AHEAD!!! We would like to extend a sincere thank you to our sponsors: Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC at Go Fish BC, BC Recreational Fishing Association, Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. & Robinson's Outdoor Store.

We welcome all ages and abilities to come join the fun! Both events are FREE and all equipment is provided.

Kattia's Kitchen Authentic Mexican will have food available for purchase on Sunday June 21st.

We would also like to welcome our Discovery Day guests Jeff Kibble, and BCWF Vancouver Island Region One President Bill Swain.

HATS AND SUNSCREEN RECOMMENDED!

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🚨No Need to Turn in Your Guns!!
The CCFR welcomes news that the federal govt has extended the amnesty, protecting gun owners & businesses from prosecutions associated with their ill-fated gun bans/compensation program.

📺 WATCH: https://youtu.be/jDUarDHn04Y
🗞 READ: https://firearmrights.ca/amnesty-extended-as-ccfr-goes-to-supreme-court/

GREAT NEWS!!!

OTTAWA — The federal government is extending an amnesty for owners of banned fi****ms while a legal battle plays out at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Over the last six years, Ottawa has outlawed about 2,500 types of fi****ms, including the AR-15 and R***r Mini-14, on the basis they belong only on the battlefield.

The government previously said prohibited fi****ms must be disposed of or deactivated by the end of an amnesty period on Oct. 30.

In March, the Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal challenging the initial federal firearm prohibitions, announced in May 2020.

The government now says the amnesty has been extended until 90 days after the Supreme Court delivers its decision, which is expected next year.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said in an interview Tuesday the government felt it was appropriate to extend the amnesty order “out of respect for the court, out of respect for fi****ms owners.”

“We still maintain that our position is strong, and we have every confidence that we will be successful in overcoming” the court challenge, he added.

The groups PolySeSouvient and the National Association of Women and the Law, which have pressed for stricter gun laws, expressed disappointment Tuesday over the amnesty extension.

PolySeSouvient said in a media statement it is particularly troubling that Anandasangaree chose to act pre-emptively -- before any injunction request was filed by the gun lobby, and well before any ruling from the Supreme Court.

“This extension means that highly lethal, prohibited weapons will remain in private hands for many more months,” the group said.

Ottawa says the new amnesty expiry date does not affect a federal compensation program for owners of banned guns, which is expected to wrap up by October.

More than 142,000 fi****ms have been declared, collected or destroyed under the program for individuals and businesses, Public Safety Canada said in a media statement Tuesday.

The collection and compensation processes are well underway in various areas across the country and will continue through early fall, the statement said.

“Final total numbers of fi****ms collected and compensation amounts will be available after the program is completed,” it added.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2026

Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press

Do not miss this webinar! Jenn was our keynote speaker at our 2025 AGM and awed us with her hunting skills and knowledge, leadership, determination, and commitment to conservation.

🌲 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!

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🎣 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT 🇨🇦

BCRFA was in Ottawa this week as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the voices of BC fishing communities continue to be heard.

A lot of work continues behind the scenes, and we appreciate everyone who has supported these efforts through letters, town halls, memberships, petitions, and advocacy.

🌊 More to share in the coming days and weeks. Stay tuned. 🎣

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