We are about to start up limited in-person training on parade nights. We are also conducting site checks to submit covid safety plans to the bosses in Victoria. I hope to do an Abby visit soon with my new Commanding Officer (who is also a member of AFGC) so we can tick of the [...]
Abbotsford Fish and Game Club has donated $20K to the Wild Sheep Society of BC. This donation will be going towards projects along the Fraser River Region 3 and Todigan Region 6 with the continued goal of enhancing sheep habitat and bringing the sheep populations back up to historical levels. Check out https://www.wildsheepsociety.com for [...]
In accordance with the most recent Provincial Health direction and the advice of viaSport BC, proof of vaccination will be required for participants and spectators 12 years old and older to participate in the indoor .22 Clubs. At this time, youth 12 years old and younger are not required to provide proof of vaccination. Additionally [...]
We had a great turnout of 9 members at our last range event, one of which made the decision to book a PAL course! Unfortunately at the end of the night we had to put an AR500 steel target to bed as the corner gave out on us. With it now being September, many [...]
There were IPSC Qualifiers in Pitt Meadows and Kamloops BC in the month of August. All the Qualifiers were sold out and as always, our AFGC members finished very well in the matches. We would like to take the opportunity to thank the organizers of the Qualifiers for the hard work they put in [...]
We held our virtual matches for Marysville and Hanford Washington on August 21st and 28 respectively. With the American government keeping the border close to Canadians going south, closed until September 21st at least, we will be holding our virtual matches in September as well for Hanford on September 11th and Marysville on September 18th. [...]
August had only 1 practice event that had 10 mixed ability shooters out to play. We focused on reloads and added clay launchers to the firing line to keep things interesting. We hold our practice nights on the 3rd Monday of the month on range 4 between 6-10pm. Look on our social media for [...]
It’s been a while… The .22 Club is starting up again on September 13. We meet at 7 PM sharp. Everything is provided: rifles, ammunition, eye and ear protection, instruction, mats, and good company. We welcome anyone interested in shooting, although we do ask that parents initially provide 1:1 supervision for anyone [...]
Chilliwack, Vedder, Chehalis Rivers: Opens for hatchery Coho – 4/day – Sept 1st. Chinook wild and hatchery – 4/day – 2 over 62cm and 2 under Harrison River: Opens Sept 1st for hatchery Coho – 4/day Fraser River: Closed for Salmon. Closed for Trout Sept 1st to Nov 15th. Open for Sturgeon All streams [...]
Sunday was a ‘going back to the basics’ day... 8 shooters on the line; started the ATS day with a pistol accuracy practice and slowly adding the shotgun and switching to the rifles in the afternoon. Practiced standing, kneeling, sitting, prone and all the way back up routine; turns; acquiring targets on the move, and walking/shooting. [...]
Going back to July we hosted our first shoot in almost 2 years. It was a hit! We had a record turn out. Honestly I was prepared for that many shooters. But to all avail the shoot went off without a hitch. Wednesday night drop in archery has started up again. We've had as little [...]
We had the following turnouts for night practice Aug 5 - 7, 7, 8, 7. Good considering rain. The Sunday shoot was only 4 people. The hydraulic lifts on the trap were replaced. Much discussion on seals down - it might leak, seals up - will dry out and not hold pressure. Original installation [...]
