I just received notice that a fellow member of my fish and game club has spearheaded a organization for BC resident hunters. Here is what I found out from this message from the president, Mark Porter:
This association fights for the rights of resident hunters and fishermen of BC. where as BCWF fights for the voice of the guides and non residents. Those that got the money. We want the resident hunter to have first priority on LEH's and area's. Guides and non residents should not take priority. Each and every year they get more and we the residents of this province get the left overs. We need a stronger voice in region 2. As our voice gets louder other regions will follow suite. A great example is the kootney region. We have a strong and growing voice there as you will see on the web site. We can make the BCWF accountable as well as the MOE. Its our freedom and right as BC residents to do so. Join us. We can make a difference!
The website can be found here: http://rhabc.org/home.php
The Mission statement is as follows: Mission Statement
To ensure the wildlife recourses of British Columbia and the natural habitat they require are conserved and managed for the beneficial use for the people of British Columbia in perpetuity.
Goals
To promote proper management of our ecosystems by best available science that enhances our wildlife resources for the benefit of all British Columbians.
Objectives
In no particular order.
1) To promote transparent and accountable wildlife and habitat management.
2) To promote scientific wildlife and habitat management.
3) To promote a variety of public access to all British Columbia’s Crown lands, water and renewable wildlife resources.
4) To initiate and maintain a representative body in each region of British Columbia representing the interests of all British Columbians to have a direct influence on decision making that effects the management and use of all wildlife resources.
5) To promote, protect and enhance resident priority in the allocation of British Columbian’s wildlife resources
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It sounds good to me, I am looking at contributing in order to help out!
Anyone interested in getting involved contact: info@rhabc.org