The Central Okanagan Sport Shooting Club was recently broken into and many items stolen - again (unfortunately this happened several years ago also). Please read the attached for a list of items which may be circulating. If you hear of anything suspicious please call the Kelowna RCMP and quote the provided case number. If [...]
In compliance with the PHO restrictions we have confined our virtual matches to club members who are also members of the Washington State Police Pistol Association, who are the governing body for PPC in Washington. We held our virtual match, for Marysville WA, on February 20th with four shooters. WSPPA has added an additional course [...]
This past 28 February was a great ATS day overall and the weather was perfect even though rain was in the forecast! Four people for the advance morning shoot and four people for the afternoon general practice. Started morning with a"bluegun" training practicing "breaking contact", aussi peel and the advancing under the fire and retreat [...]
WCN is not holding official practices at AFGC as per current regulations. Once the regulations are lifted it is hoped that we will be able to again hold scheduled practices since we go all year round. Some of our families have AFGC memberships and use the range on their own time to practice. Regards, [...]
Local Rivers: Fraser River: the backwaters are giving up great days of angling for big Bull Trout, White fish, Steelhead, Pike Minnow and Sturgeon. This warmer weather we are experiencing is causing fish to be active and best baits are natural baits like dew worms, blood worms, meal worms, roe bags, single eggs and [...]
The Wild Sheep Society of BC is reaching out to conservation organizations around the province seeking support with their Act Now Campaign. Their goal is to reach every licensed hunter in BC and to provide assistance in advocating for Scientific Wildlife management and to protect our hunting heritage. This is intended for all hunters [...]
The Department of National Defence has suspended all in-person activities, training and competitions for cadets for the foreseeable future. Cadet biathlon competitions have been cancelled for the 2020/21 season so there will be no reason for us to train even if restrictions did loosen up. The earliest we could see any range use would be September of 2021. Thank [...]
The Fraser Valley Recreational Range Club is continuing to cancel all bi-weekly events until further notice to comply with provincial health orders. Many of our members are still meeting in limited capacity either at the range in small groups or via online means. In the past month members of the FVRRC have met at the [...]
With the increased restrictions on sports participation and adjustment to the club restrictions to comply with the PHO, the PPC club has reduced the number of shooters in our matches to 4. We have been able to continue to hold virtual matches in cooperation with the Washington State Police Pistol Association matches in Marysville [...]
January 24th wasn't exactly a busy ATS day. Three shooters for the AM advanced drills practiced shooting on the move while advancing-retreating and covering the team. Two for the PM regular ATS portion. Practiced positional shooting with pistol and the shotgun literally until we ran out of ammo. A note for the future ATS, if you [...]
As Archery club club is still closed due to covid19. There is nothing new to report. Regards, Mark Porter Sagittarius Archers President
Local Rivers: Fraser River: Tidal & Non Tidal: still producing Rainbow trout, Bull trout, White fish and Sturgeon. The Sturgeon angling is very active now as the water has dropped and turbidity is low, combined with not much salmonid remains for them to scavenge. Catch and release only, single barbless rules apply! There is [...]