Local Rivers: Fraser River: Tidal and Non-tidal - Sturgeon fishing has slowed drastically due to cold water conditions. The river is low and fast! Angle in brackish water as all fish species are lethargic! Using fresh baits are your best bet. For Trout use single eggs; dew worms; krill and roe. For Sturgeon use lampreys; pike minnows or [...]
Please note that Steel Challenge is cancelled for February 19th due to weather. The new steel targets are in and they ring!! We will start keeping score on February 26th, come on out and join us on Tuesday nights starting at 7:00 pm. We have lights and heaters on Range 4. Drop in for [...]
All, a reminder, ATS is Sunday, 24 February. Range 3, 1030, for the regular shoot; pistol, carbine, shotgun. $20 drop in fee. Standard round count, 250 rnds per platform (birdshot for the shotguns). Ensure your rig supports the suggested 4-5 mags per platform (pistol/carbine, and shotgun, if mag fed, though you won’t require them all, [...]
Due to the inclement weather, Steel Challenge night is cancelled for February 12th.
The Biathlon Sub-Club has been working hard to get ready for the Biathlon Season. The season started a little slow, since there was a lack of snow. We held an early season biathlon camp at Sovereign Lake in Vernon during the 23 - 25 of November 2018. This was well attended by the Athletes. We did lose [...]
Sunday February 3rd was our scheduled PPC practice/training match. We had 8 shooters attend as well as well as the range officer. An excellent turnout considering a -6 degree temperature at 10:00 AM, close to -15 degree wind chill factor from 15-20 Kph wind and driving snow. The concrete slab under the shelter had snow [...]
Drop in sessions are up and running. We start at 7 for all ages. Non-members are welcome. Our 6-week Beginners Rifle Course continues to see good attendance and good shooting. We also continue to run introductory sessions for groups as requested. We hosted a BC Provincial Team Camp on February 2 – 3 for [...]
Had 12 shooters out. Next shoot February 17 (may be cancelled due to renovations), March 17.
Local Rivers: Fraser River: Tidal and Non-tidal - some Sturgeon are being caught but the best angling is for Cut-throat; Butt trout and White fish. Sturgeon - best baits: oolichons; ditch eels; lampreys; roe and of course good old pike minnows! Trout - best baits: single eggs; dew worms; roe and small spoons. Chilliwack/Vedder: Steelhead and fishermen are throughout [...]
January’s ATS day was a great day of training, with 11 participants out. February’s shoot is Sunday the 24th. Range 3, 1030, for the regular shoot; RSVP, if you plan on attending. Standard round count, 250 rnds per platform (birdshot for the shotguns), $20 drop in fee. For the Veritac Alumni, if I get 2+ [...]
All, a reminder, ATS is Sunday, 24 January. Range 3, 1030, for the regular shoot; pistol, carbine, shotgun. $20 drop in fee. Standard round count, 250 rnds per platform (birdshot for the shotguns). For the Veritac Alumni, if I get 2+ response from you, we will do some bluegun drills from 0830 to 1000, with [...]
First off, congratulations to to Brennan Sheremeto and his wife Kendra on their pregnancy of twins! As such, Brennan is no longer able to take on the responsibility of running the Steel Challenge Subclub and we are looking for a new volunteer immediately. The main responsibility of running the Steel Challenge Club is to be in [...]
