PROVINCIAL HUNTING DAY
SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
The fourth Saturday of every September has become a special date within Alberta. The Alberta Government declared this day each year to be Provincial Hunting Day; the first annual event was held in 2007.
This year’s Provincial Hunting Day takes place on September 25, 2010. It marks the fourth annual event, and is a reminder to all Albertans of our hunting heritage, and of the importance of securing a future for wildlife and wild places, especially within our own Province. Alberta is a wonderful province to live in and we enjoy an abundance of natural wealth. This treasure is here due to the perseverance and dedication of outdoorsmen and women who are committed to conservation endeavours.
Alberta has recorded 112,804 hunters for 2009, which is a 12% increase from the number of hunters in 2005. This is consistent with previous annual activity, which has remained stable or has shown small increases since 1996. The fastest growing interest in hunting has come from youth and female hunters in Alberta; for 2009 there were 6865 recorded youth hunters, and 7755 female hunters. These figures indicate strong support for hunting in the Province.
Across the Province in an effort to honour Provincial Hunting Day, hunters are encouraged to take a newcomer out and offer the opportunity to participate in a mentored hunt. To learn more about mentorship programs, visit www.huntingfortomorrow.com for the Outdoor Bound 2010 information.
This year the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association and Hunting For Tomorrow are offering a daylong event for those who want to explore the outdoors and expand their shooting and hunting knowledge on Provincial Hunting Day.
· Is there an outdoor activity that you have never tried, like shooting a shotgun, which you would like to learn in a safe and controlled environment?
· Are you a beginner who is looking to improve your outdoor skills?
· Are you already active in the outdoors but you would like to add to your skills?
· Are you seeking the camaraderie of other like-minded individuals?
· Would you like to celebrate Alberta’s hunting heritage by learning more about the outdoors, conservation, and more outdoor skills?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us for a day of fun outdoor activities at the Alford Lake Conservation and Education Centre for Excellence for Provincial Hunting Day, September 25, 2010! Alford Lake Conservation Education Center for Excellence is located approximately one hour drive West of Innisfail on Highways 54 and 591 (about 24 km West of Caroline) and then approximately 1.6 km North of Highway 591on Range Road 8-3 North.
This day will be a celebration of hunting, fishing, and conservation in Alberta, and the goal is to engage more people in the outdoors and outdoor activities, and to create experiences that will encourage them to continue these activities. This event is completely free and is open to all ages. The day starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m., and includes free lunch and fun for the whole family! Prizes and free items will be available. The event will also include celebrity appearances (to be announced).
The following sessions will be included at the event:
Archery and Bowhunting
Bear Aware!
Canoeing Basics
Crossbows — Getting Started
Firearms Basics — Guns, Guns, Guns
Fly Fishing
Handguns
Shotgun II Advanced
The Science of Fishing
Where Am I? Where Should I Be?
How Do I Attend?
To take part in this event, simply call the Edmonton Conservation Education Centre for Excellence
at 780-466-6682 or toll free at 1-866-282-4342 to sign up.
We hope to see you on Provincial Hunting Day, September 25, 2010,
at the Alford Lake Conservation Education Centre for Excellence!
SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
The fourth Saturday of every September has become a special date within Alberta. The Alberta Government declared this day each year to be Provincial Hunting Day; the first annual event was held in 2007.
This year’s Provincial Hunting Day takes place on September 25, 2010. It marks the fourth annual event, and is a reminder to all Albertans of our hunting heritage, and of the importance of securing a future for wildlife and wild places, especially within our own Province. Alberta is a wonderful province to live in and we enjoy an abundance of natural wealth. This treasure is here due to the perseverance and dedication of outdoorsmen and women who are committed to conservation endeavours.
Alberta has recorded 112,804 hunters for 2009, which is a 12% increase from the number of hunters in 2005. This is consistent with previous annual activity, which has remained stable or has shown small increases since 1996. The fastest growing interest in hunting has come from youth and female hunters in Alberta; for 2009 there were 6865 recorded youth hunters, and 7755 female hunters. These figures indicate strong support for hunting in the Province.
Across the Province in an effort to honour Provincial Hunting Day, hunters are encouraged to take a newcomer out and offer the opportunity to participate in a mentored hunt. To learn more about mentorship programs, visit www.huntingfortomorrow.com for the Outdoor Bound 2010 information.
This year the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association and Hunting For Tomorrow are offering a daylong event for those who want to explore the outdoors and expand their shooting and hunting knowledge on Provincial Hunting Day.
· Is there an outdoor activity that you have never tried, like shooting a shotgun, which you would like to learn in a safe and controlled environment?
· Are you a beginner who is looking to improve your outdoor skills?
· Are you already active in the outdoors but you would like to add to your skills?
· Are you seeking the camaraderie of other like-minded individuals?
· Would you like to celebrate Alberta’s hunting heritage by learning more about the outdoors, conservation, and more outdoor skills?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us for a day of fun outdoor activities at the Alford Lake Conservation and Education Centre for Excellence for Provincial Hunting Day, September 25, 2010! Alford Lake Conservation Education Center for Excellence is located approximately one hour drive West of Innisfail on Highways 54 and 591 (about 24 km West of Caroline) and then approximately 1.6 km North of Highway 591on Range Road 8-3 North.
This day will be a celebration of hunting, fishing, and conservation in Alberta, and the goal is to engage more people in the outdoors and outdoor activities, and to create experiences that will encourage them to continue these activities. This event is completely free and is open to all ages. The day starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m., and includes free lunch and fun for the whole family! Prizes and free items will be available. The event will also include celebrity appearances (to be announced).
The following sessions will be included at the event:
Archery and Bowhunting
Bear Aware!
Canoeing Basics
Crossbows — Getting Started
Firearms Basics — Guns, Guns, Guns
Fly Fishing
Handguns
Shotgun II Advanced
The Science of Fishing
Where Am I? Where Should I Be?
How Do I Attend?
To take part in this event, simply call the Edmonton Conservation Education Centre for Excellence
at 780-466-6682 or toll free at 1-866-282-4342 to sign up.
We hope to see you on Provincial Hunting Day, September 25, 2010,
at the Alford Lake Conservation Education Centre for Excellence!
