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SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION AUGUST 2015

August 2015 Month End Mail Out �1

IN THIS ISSUE As we say goodbye to summer and welcome autumn to the prairies, SWF members can enjoy late season fishing, or the start of migratory and upland game bird season. Whatever your interests or however you choose to enjoy the fall season, the SWF reminds you to do so safely and always respect our wildlife and their habitat.

Program Reports

Learn what’s new and exciting from our Habitat, Fisheries and Education Coordinators.

Hide Collection Form, Remington Calendar Form and the Branch Executive Form

Bringing You The Facts - a Report From Your SWF Firearms Chairman

Convention Awards

2016 Convention Details

September Sale Items Stock up for Christmas at up to 30% off!

Henry Kelsey Measurer Contact Details

Irving Gosling Fund

BRANCH MONTH END MAIL OUT To ensure the wildlife legacy left to our children surpasses that which we inherited.

IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS ✓ Branches may submit their regional nominations to Central Office

prior to the regional meeting and/or nominations will be accepted from the floor.

✓ Resolutions must be brought forward and passed at the Branch level before being presented at the Fall regional meetings for consideration at Convention.

✓ 2016 Membership Books will be available for pick-up at the Fall regional meetings.

✓ Place your order for your Remington calendars on page 7, return the Hide Collection form on page 7 to Central Office and complete the Branch Executive form on page 8!

✓ Submit the name of your branch’s top membership salesperson for 2015 to Central Office by December 31st.

✓ Nominations for provincial awards found on page 10 must be submitted to Central Office by January 1st.

✓ Complete the 2015 Branch Inventory Questionnaire on page 14!

Photo by Kelly Schuster, Yorkton WF



Photo by Wilfred Basey, East Shore WF

Photo by Jordie Braun, SCWF

Photo by Nicole Lovelace, Boggy Creek WF

FALL REGIONAL MEETINGS

Region 1 Prince Albert Wildlife Federation Building October 25, 2015

Region 2 Unity

October 18, 2015

Region 3 Raymore Elk Hall October 25, 2015

Region 4 Indian Head Memorial Hall

October 4, 2015

Region 5 Outlook

October 4, 2015

Region 6 Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation Building October 18, 2015

Region 1 Director (Jim Wright) Habitat (Chris Armstrong) Wildlife Advisory (Dennis Francais) Fisheries (Joe Schemenauer) Henry Kelsey (Dennis Francais)

Region 2 Director (Reed Ludwig)

Region 3 Director (Clint Chernoff) Habitat (Floyd Hendrickson) Wildlife Advisory (Darcy Frankl) Fisheries (Ken Somogyi) Henry Kelsey (Heath Dreger)

Region 4 Director (no incumbent)

Region 5 Director (Glen Ungar) Habitat (Blair Torgerson) Wildlife Advisory (Darren Thomson) Fisheries (Brad Ashdown) Henry Kelsey (John B. McJannet)

Region 6 Director (Jim Austin)

FALL MEETING ELECTIONS The following positions will be elected at Fall Regional Meetings:



EDUCATION REPORT

Laurel Waldner, Education Coordinator [email protected]

I am starting to settle down into my new position - it has been a very busy and exciting 4 months!

National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) The NASP program is continuing to grow in Saskatchewan with over 200 schools taking part in the program, the amount of participants is increasing greatly every year. I am finding it a bit challenging to find BAIT trainers that are willing to travel and train others. . Two of the archers have made the Canadian All- Star team and one attended Worlds. Both tournaments were held in July 2015 in Nashville Tennessee.

Youth Conservation Camp This years boys and girls conservation camp was absolutely amazing. This was my first time coordinating and running a camp like this it was a great experience for me. I think I have truly found my passion teaching our youth conservation and lifelong skills. Our youth had the opportunity to learn many skills including knot tying, canoeing, identification, anatomy and aging of fish, wildlife habitat, deer necropsy and skinning, archery, shooting, team building, fire and stove lighting, knife safety, plant identification, trapping and fur identification.

This year’s Murray Doell winners were Jessica Attrux from Thickwood Hills Wildlife Federation and Chase Docken from The Lloydminster and District Fish and Game Association. These two fine youth showed great conservation and skills that were demonstrated throughout the week to their peers.

We have received such wonderful positive feedback from the parents as well as the youth. All participants would like to come back next year or would like to see a winter camp!

Women’s Outdoor Weekend (WOW) The SWF wants to encourage all women to expand and strengthen their outdoor skills and knowledge, and joining us for an Women’s Outdoor Weekend is just the way to do this. It’s an opportunity to learn new skills, try your hand at a fun activity and increase your outdoor confidence! We are currently in the planning process and hope to offer a WOW in the fall of 2016. Visit the website at http://swf.sk.ca/programs/womens-outdoor-weekend/ for details and updates.

Bigfoot Snowshoe Loan Program The snowshoe program is quiet at this time of the year. We are currently getting prepared for another busy season with this great program.

Laurel Waldner with Jessica Attrux

Laurel Waldner with Chase Docken

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New Projects So far this year, the weather and water conditions have been favourable for undertaking many new fisheries enhancement projects. A few small angler access improvement projects have already been completed and a number of larger projects are scheduled for later this summer and fall. Projects we have lined up this summer include:

• Angler access improvement at Shannon Lake (Basin Lake Fish & Game League)

• Angler access improvement at Summit and Heritage Lakes (Prince Albert Wildlife Federation)

• New aeration installation at Motherwell Reservoir (Kindersley Wildlife Federation and other local partners)

• Installation of three new docks at the Hannin Creek Education Facility

• Perch population assessment at Macklin Lake

Additionally, the SWF was successful in our application to Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO’s) Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program (RFCPP) for three projects:

• Shoreline restoration at Lac Pelletier (Lac Pelletier Regional Park)

• Fish Passage Restoration on Pinto Creek – includes decommissioning a timber dam and constructing rock riffles (Old Wives Watershed Association, Pinto Creek Conservation & Development Association, Water Security Agency)

• Upper Qu’Appelle Fish Habitat Restoration – includes construction of rock riffles and groynes to create spawning habitat and stabilize eroding streambanks (Water Security Agency)

In total for the three projects, we have been approved for $238,805 in funding from the RFCPP. The total value of all three projects including other financial and in-kind support is estimated at $548,967.

The RFCPP has been extended by DFO for another three years. We hope to access additional funding during that

period for larger projects. This is a good opportunity for SWF branches who wish to undertake a large project in their area that focuses on restoring degraded fish habitat or fish passage. Up to $250,000 in matched funding can be secured through this program.

Maintenance Projects We have a number of maintenance activities planned and underway this year:

• Reconnect aeration lines at Wilson Lake with the assistance of divers (Willowbrook Wildlife Federation)

• Replace culvert, repair ford crossing and construct rock riffles at Brightwater Creek Spawning Marsh (Brightwater Blackstrap Wildlife Federation)

• Maintenance to Olson Lake angler access trail near Spiritwood

• Modify pump intake at Eagle Creek Trout Pond (Eagle Creek Regional Park, Eagle Creek Wildlife Federation)

• Decommission well at Codette Rearing Pond • Decommission Swallow Lake Rearing Pond near

McBride Lake. Includes contracting an engineer to draw up decommissioning and restoration plans

• Repair leaky aeration lines at Shutte Lake near Endeavour.

• Continue with project assessments on past projects to ensure they are functioning as intended

• Annual maintenance on blower-style aeration systems (mostly completed for this year).

Adam Matichuk, Fisheries Project Coordinator [email protected]

Tyler Vanstone, Fisheries Technician [email protected]

FISHERIES REPORT







Aquatic Invasive Species We have been working closely with the Ministry of Environment and the watershed stewardship groups to deliver the aquatic invasive species awareness and monitoring program in Saskatchewan. We are in the first year of this initiative so things are beginning slowly but will increase over time. The watershed stewardship groups will be responsible for most of the local coordination and we will provide support to them. The watershed stewardship groups will be approaching SWF branches in high priority areas to assist with the monitoring and “Clean, Drain, Dry” campaign for zebra and quagga mussels. We encourage branches and members to get involved as this is a very important issue and a grave threat to Saskatchewan’s waterways.

Fish Hatchery In conjunction with the Fish Culture Station and the Ministry of Environment, we sent out a request for proposals (RFP) in May for engineering and aquaculture firms to undertake a study of the Fish Culture Station at Fort Qu’Appelle. We received two proposals and are in the process of selecting a firm to provide us with a comprehensive study and design to modernize the hatchery facility and stocking program in Saskatchewan. The report should be completed by the end of October with construction hopefully beginning in 2017. Further updates will be provided as the information becomes available.

Please contact Adam to discuss all new fisheries project ideas. We will have a significant amount of money available for fisheries enhancement projects as long as they meet fisheries management objectives.

Lake Use Survey

Lushani Nanayakkara, a Masters student at the University of Regina, is

conducting a lake use survey as part of her research. She looking for people

who use Saskatchewan’s lakes in some capacity (e.g., fishing, boating,

camping, cottages, etc.) to participate in her short online survey. In August, an email was sent to the SWF branches

promoting the survey. Please distribute it among your members so they can

take the survey right away.

http://www.sogosurvey.com/k/SsTWQYTsRsPsPsP



HABITAT REPORT

HABITAT SECUREMENT It’s been a busy summer at the SWF offices, particularly for the Habitat Trust team. We have added approximately 1,600 acres to our over 65,000 protected acres of habitat land across Saskatchewan. We’ve also had 5 conservation easement deals, which saves just over 1,000 acres of land in perpetuity. Despite possible restrictions, interest in the easement program is high. People see the value beyond the dollar, and see the value in saving something for the greater good.

New this year is the FWDF land assessment project. The Habitat team have been out doing assessments all over the province, and have completed nearly 40,000 of the 150,000 acres. The SWF has recently signed an agreement with the provincial government, along with partners Ducks Unlimited and the Nature Conservancy of Canada, to assess the FWDF lands. The next phase of the agreement is to develop management plans for each of the 1,240 parcels, and then to move into the implementation phase utilizing haying and grazing practices to ensure habitat and ecosystem health remains strong. The SWF have already increased opportunities to producers this year due to drought conditions.

HABITAT TRUST GOLF TOURNAMENT We had another successful Habitat Trust Golf Tournament in early June, with sunny skies and friendly SWF volunteers greeting the over 130 golfers at Harbor Golf Club & Resort. The golfers, along with our generous branches and corporate sponsors, raised nearly $15,000 for the Fund. A special thank you to the teams in the Great Canadian Sausage Cook-off! Saskatoon Wildlife Federation, Outlook Wildlife Federation and Western Litho Printers donated their time and effort to host the cook-off, and generously donated their winnings back to the Fund. We look forward to seeing everyone out on the greens next summer.

REMINDERS The Hide collection program is set to run again this year, don’t forget to get your forms (found on the next page) into Central Office.

The antler shed is about half full, and anyone who would like to donate more can contact us to make arrangements to pick them up and ensure your branch receives credit for the donation.

Darren Newberry, Habitat Land Coordinator [email protected]

visit http://swf.sk.ca/programs/habitat-trust/golf-tournament-sausage-cook-off/ for registration and details!

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2015/16 HIDE COLLECTION PROGRAMBranch Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Branch Contact: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Tel: _________________________________________ Cell: _________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Alternate Contact: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Tel: _________________________________________ Cell: _________________________________________

We will be responsible fore establishing collection depots in the following communities (please state exact locations):

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please send our branch the following:

______ # of ballots

______ # of collection posters

______ Branch give-a-way (to be determined)

THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROGRAM DEPENDS ON YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Branch Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Branch Contact: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Tel: _________________________________________ Cell: _________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

______ # of calendars required

to take to Region ______ Meeting at _______________________ on ___________________.

Please complete these forms as soon as possible and return to the SWF office:

9 Lancaster Rd. Moose Jaw, SK, S6J 1M8 Fax: 306-692-4370 Email: [email protected]

REMINGTON CALENDAR ORDER FORM



BRANCH EXECUTIVE FORM

BRANCH:______________________________________________________________________________________________

Branch Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Please use the above branch address for month end mail to our executive: ___ yes ___ no

PRESIDENT: Name:___________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________PC:_________________

Home Tel:______________________Bus Tel:__________________________ Fax: _________________________________

SECRETARY: Name:___________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________PC:_________________


TREASURER: Name:___________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________PC:_________________


MEMBERSHIP: Name:___________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________PC:_________________


FUNDRAISING & MERCHANDISE: Name:_________________________ E-mail: ________________________________

Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________PC:_________________


YOUTH: Name:___________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________PC:_________________


HABITAT: Name:___________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________PC:_________________


FISHERIES: Name:___________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________PC:_________________


WILDLIFE ADVISORY: Name:_____________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________

Address:_________________________________________ City:_____________________________PC:_________________


Please complete and return this form to the SWF Central Office: email to [email protected] or fax to 306-692-4370.





The latest round of amendments to the firearms act namely Bill C-42 has now passed all hurdles and has become law. Bill C42 amends both the Firearms Act and the CriminalCode and makes considerable progress to many of our long-time concerns. The following summarizes those changes:

Creates a statutory category for non-restricted firearms. (The new definition allows the Governor in Council to designate firearms into this class).

Gives the Governor in Council the power to make regulations carving out exceptions to the firearms classification regime. (C42 grants the Governor in Council the power to override firearm classifications, thereby allowing firearms that may have been deemed restricted or prohibited to fall into the non-restricted category. Works in conjunction with point one).

Extends the application of the provisions that govern orders prohibiting the possession of firearms, weapons and other articles such as ammunition and explosives. (My understanding of this is it will allow more power for courts to prohibit possession of the aforementioned where courts deem the individual shouldn’t be able to possess said articles, for example, domestic disputes).

Makes the completion of a safety course a prerequisite to obtaining a new firearms license. (You will no longer be able to challenge the test).

Eliminates the Possession only License. (I’m told when you reapply you will now get a PAL).

Provides the automatic issuance of authorizations to transport (ATT’s) upon license renewal. (Instead of applying for your ATT separately it will now be attached to your PAL).

Renders the discretion of a Chief Firearms Officer to attach conditions to a license, authorization to carry or ATT subject to limits imposed by regulations. (Chief Firearms Officers will no longer be able to make certain discretionary decisions, such as banning certain firearms on their own, but will now be guided by regulation and I believe there will be an oversight committee)

Creates a grace period extending the validity of a firearms license for six months beyond the date that it would have expired. (This provision is to allow more time for people to renew before becoming subject to criminal charged, remember you PAL is only a temporary permit that prevents police from charging you with the crime you are committing, namely the possession of a firearm!) Clearly we have more work to do here to get the mere possession of an ordinary firearm out of the criminal code!

Imposes an obligation on businesses to report the importation of a prohibited or restricted firearm. (No doubt an effort to curb illegal sales or acquiring of said firearms.) No doubt there will be some hiccups as we move into this. In particular, the mandatory training. I am told that they are hoping to be able to do much of this online, but they are a ways away from this yet. Firearm instructors are going to have to get up to steam on what they need to do. The SWF has, and will continue to, support and keep instructors informed about these changes as they develop. We have been meeting with our local CFO who we are confident is working diligently to address the issues and concerns. As Usual…Never Forgive, Never Forget.

BRINGING YOU THE FACTS Greg Illerbrun, SWF Firearms Chairman

Photo by Vi Allen, Battlefords WF



Convention Awards - presented at the annual convention in February!

Clayton Young Memorial Award Presented to individuals whose lifetime volunteerism has had a profound positive influence towards fulfilling our Federation’s mission statement “to ensure the wild life legacy we leave to our children surpasses that which we inherited.” These activities would include branch and membership support, wildlife and habitat conservation and education. The SWF would like to thank the branch executive and individual members who continually support the Federation’s many pro-grams. We would be in dire straits without our dedicated volunteers who give freely of their time and expertise, to say nothing of the money spent out of their own pockets. Although we can’t individually thank each and every one of our volunteers, every branch has a core few that do the majority of the work or someone who has stepped up to the plate and taken on a major project. The branches are responsible for nominating their key volunteers and we will honour 6 recipients per year, one from each region.

Ed Begin Conservation Project Award Presented to the SWF Branch for the best fish or wildlife habitat project, contributing to the conservation, improvement and or public awareness of Saskatchewan’s fish or wildlife habitat. Many projects undertaken by the branches of the SWF are certainly worthy of nomination. If your project was worth the hours of volunteer time, money and effort it took to complete, it is certainly worth the effort it takes to nominate it for this award. Judging on this award depends on how well the submission is done up. Branches make presentations on their projects (power point, pictures, newspaper clippings, etc.) on the convention floor. The convention delegates vote on the projects and the award plus $500 is presented to the winning branch at the convention.

Resource Management Conservation Award Presented to the professional employee in the conservation and/or resource management field, who has demonstrated dedication, courage, ability and expertise above and

beyond the normal course of duty in managing and preserving Saskatchewan’s natural heritage. There are many employees in the resource field that are well deserved of this nomination. Consider for example your local conservation officer, local biologist (fisheries/wildlife), personnel from Ducks Unlimited, Ministry of Environment, Nature Saskatchewan, Nature Conservancy, or your own SWF, etc.

Gordon Lund Memorial Award Presented to the person who, by thought, effort or deed is considered to have contributed the most towards the conservation of Saskatchewan’s renewable natural resources. Again, there are many people across the province that should be nominated for this award. This could be your neighbour, wife, husband or local conservationist – anyone who you feel has contributed to the conservation of our natural resources (i.e. some-one who spends countless hours teaching our youth about wild-life and conservation, a certain person who has spearheaded an ongoing project and has stuck with it from beginning to end, etc.) It is very important how you present your nomination. Just because you or your branch know of all the good things this person has done, remember the judges don’t.

Bill McDonald Youth Conservationist Award Presented to the youth (18 and under), who by thought, effort, or deed, is considered to have contributed the most towards the conservation of Saskatchewan’s Renewable natural resources. Any youth, 18 years of age or under, con be nominated for this award. This could be someone who has initiated programs for the local youth group or branch in general; has grown with your youth group and now has taken over a leadership role in teach-ing others; shows a great concern for our natural resources and is taking an active role in conservation; started a group with their friends or at their school etc., etc. There are many young people out there who deserve the recognition and encouragement to continue on with their efforts. They are the future!

Careful consideration should be given towards choosing worthy recipients for these most prestigious awards. Please send your submissions into Central Office by January 1. Your branch or any interested individual can make submissions. Judging panels prior to convention vote on all awards except the Ed Begin Conservation Project Award. The Project Award is voted on by the Convention delegates – all that is required by the January 1 deadline is the branch and the name of the project – the presentation by the branch is done on the convention floor and time will be set aside on the convention agenda for the project presentations.



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SALE MERCHANDISE - September Specials You Don’t Want to Miss! Now’s your opportunity to stock up for Christmas and take advantage of our pre-renovation sale! 30% off the regular price!

Sale ends September 30th. Check out more products on the website at www.swf.sk.ca.

Item # Item Name Regular Sale

6 Cap - Whitetail/Grey 15.00 10.00 one size

7 Cap/Oil Skin 20.00 14.00 Green or Blue one size

22 Jacket - Fleece Full Zip/Rocky 45.00 31.50 Blue M, L, XL, 2XL

23 Jkt - Navy/Sherpa Lined 75.00 52.50 Hooded S, M, L, XL. 2XL,

3XL

25 Jkt-Lds Full Zip Fleece/Rocky 45.00 31.50 Select sizes in Blk,

Grn, Blue S, M, L, XL

26 Sweater Fleece 57.00 39.90 Brown M, L, XL

28 Soft Shell Jacket - Black/Grey 65.00 45.50 3XL

35 Blaze Orange Fleece Jacket 25.00 17.50 SWF Logo M

36 Hooded Blaze Orange Fleece Jkt 25.00 17.50 SWF Logo M, L, XL

37 Blaze Orange Poly Nylon Jkt 25.00 17.50 SWF Logo L

38 Snow Camo/Black Fleece Jkt 55.00 38.50 M

40 Houndstooth Black Golf Shirt 35.00 24.50 M

43 Mens L/S Dk Cream Shirt 25.00 17.50 M, L, XL, 2XL

48 Camo Long Sleeve Henley (Deer) 37.00 25.90 S, M, 2XL

49 Camo Long Sleeve T-Shirt 25.00 17.50 Cotton M, L, 2XL

50 Camo Short Sleeve T-Shirt 20.00 14.00 Cotton M, XL, 2XL

51 Camo Atomic Mock T 40.00 28.00 M, L, XL

52 L/S Big Game Crewneck 20.00 14.00 S, M, L, XL, 2XL

57 Camo Khaki Button shirt -Kings 55.00 38.50 S

58 Khaki Golf Shirt w/Desert Shdw 44.00 30.80 S

65 Ladies Pink Moose Sweatshirt 32.00 22.40 S, M, L, XL, 2XL

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Item # Item Name Regular Sale

66 Sweatshirt Brown - Whitetail 35.00 24.50 S, M, L, XL, 2XL,

3XL

69 Hoodie - Navy Salted Fleece 45.00 31.50 M, L, XL, 2XL

73 Ladies Moose Hoodie 35.00 24.50 S, M, L

77 Golf Shirt/Rapala 18.75 10.00 S

78 T-Shirt/Rapala 15.00 10.00 S, M, L, XL, 2XL

90 Shirt/Camo Hunting S/S 40.00 28.00 S, M, L

91 Denim Shirt/Fleece Lined 35.00 24.50 L

94 Shirt/Fishing Khaki S/S 37.50 26.25 S

95 Shirt/CamoFishing S/S 40.00 28.00 S, M, L

97 Rocky Camo Shirt 50.00 25.00 M, L, 2XL

109 PJ Pants/Cami - Camo 25.00 17.50 M, L

110 Rocky Pocket Pants 40.00 25.00 M

115 Funky Moose Tank Top 14.00 9.80 S, M, L

119 Lds T-shirt - Funky Moose 14.00 9.80 XS

122 Lds Hoodie/Pants 65.00 45.50 S, M, L, XL, 2XL

132 Youth Moose Hoodie 25.00 17.50 Youth M. Lg, XL

133 Lil'Wild Thing Infant Tee 12.00 8.40 6, 12, 18 Months

134 Infant T - Wild Child 12.00 8.40 6, 12, 18 Months

140 Outdoor Adventure Romper 15.00 10.50 6, 12, 18 Months

142 Yth L/S Big Game Tee 15.00 10.50 Youth M, L, XL

145 Yth Cosmic Wash T - Green/Pink 18.00 12.60 Youth Pink Only S, M, L, XL

146 Island Green Hoodie 22.00 15.40 2T, 4T

147 Kids T - I'm A Keeper 12.00 8.40 2T, 4T

148 Kids Cosmic Hoodie-Pink/Green 23.00 16.10 2T, 4T

150 Infant T - All A Buzz 12.00 8.40 6, 12, 18 Months

157 Kids T - Makin' Tracks 12.00 8.40 2T, 4T

222 Neopene Fish Grip Gloves 12.00 8.00

225 Rapala Fishing Glasses 15.00 10.50

SALE MERCHANDISE - September Specials You Don’t Want to Miss! Now’s your opportunity to stock up for Christmas and take advantage of our pre-renovation sale! 30% off the regular price!

Sale ends September 30th. Check out more products on the website at www.swf.sk.ca.





Save time (and trees) by completing the survey online! Click here.

BRANCH INVENTORY QUESTIONNAIRE

The SWF is always looking for ways to improve, especially when it comes to Branch and Member Communication. In an effort to increase the awareness

of all that our Branches have to offer to potential new members, we are asking for your help. Please take 5 minutes to complete the Branch

Inventory survey. It’s available online, or can be printed and returned to Central Office.

1. Branch Contact Information:

Branch Name: __________________________________________ Branch Contact: _________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Does your branch have any of the following amenities? Gun range(s) Archery range Trout pond Branch awards Clubhouse Other Branch Amenity (please specify): ________________________________________________________________________

3. Does your branch have a Facebook page, Twitter account or Website?

Facebook page (URL: ______________________________________________________________)

Twitter account (URL: _______________________________________________________________)

Website (URL: _____________________________________________________________________)

4. Please tell us about your Branch Meetings:

What day and time are they: ______________________________________________________________________________________

What town do you regularly meet in: ______________________________________________________________________________

5. Do you have a Branch paypal account? Yes No

6. What is your membership fee structure? i.e.: how much is a single membership, family membership, etc. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Region 1 (NE Sask): Mark Buller, Waldheim (306) 281-2506 * Robert Delorme, Christopher Lake (306) 982-3669 *+ Dennis Francais (Regional Director), Nipawin (306) 862-9232 *# Murray Hanson, Melfort (306) 752-3118 *+ Allan Holtvogt, Annaheim (306) 598-2011 Ron Johnson, Big River (306) 469-5652 Barry Marquette, Kelvington (306) 338-2038 Nelson Reddekopp, Warman (306) 933-1217 Michael Remenda, Nipawin (306) 862-4542 Kent Ringheim, Melfort (306) 752-3352 Jim Tiessen, Prince Albert (306) 764-2828 Bruce Wallington,Tisdale (306) 873-5462

Region 2 (NW Sask): *#+ Albert England, Lloydminster (780) 875-2673 Jeff Heck, Battleford (306) 441-4394 Larry Mackrell, Battleford (306) 445-0006 *+ Brian Rehman, Provost, AB (780) 753-2444 *+ Brett Seidle, Medstead (306) 342-4382 Glenn Stewart (Regional Director), Cut Knife (306) 398-2267 * Jason Toews, Meadow Lake (306) 236-1614

Region 3 (E Central Sask) Reg Closson, Stockholm (306) 740-7450 *+ Charles Dietz, Melville (306) 728-5193 *#+ Heath Dreger (Regional Director), Yorkton (306) 783-7837 Jeremey Edwards, Hudson Bay (306) 865-4237 # Shawn Frankfurt, Yorkton (306) 783-8006 * Floyd Hendrickson, Margo (306) 324-2087 Arnold Holmes, Hudson Bay (306) 865-2097 Ralph Holowaty, Foam Lake (306) 272-4361 Cameron Kirzinger, Leroy (306) 287-4234 *#+ John Kuzma, Norquay (306) 594-2566 Rick Lee, Yorkton (306) 783-4652 *#+ Joyce Lorenz (Chair), Raymore (306) 746-4313 *+ Blair Mitchell, Preeceville (306) 547-8857 * Ken Somogyi, Melville (306) 728-2244 *+ Reg Soyka, Yarbo (306) 745-2659 Scott Soyka, Yarbo (306) 745-6922

Following is a list of the SWF Henry Kelsey Official Measurers. Heads must be measured by an official measurer to be entered into the big game records and must be measured by December 31 to be eligible for the 2015 awards. Remember that there is no mandatory drying period, and these measurers are volunteers, so please don’t wait until the Christmas holidays to have heads measured.

HENRY KELSEY OFFICIAL MEASURERS CONTACT DETAILS

Additional Scorer Designations: Boone & Crockett = * Pope & Young = # Longhunter Society = + (Note: P&Y will accept entries from B&C measurers as well)



Region 4 (SE Sask) Andre Bernuy Wauchope (306) 452-3857 #+ Allan Brehaut, Wawota (306) 739-2702 * Roger Geremia, Indian Head (306) 695-2497 *#+ Mike Halirewich (Regional Director), Estevan (306) 634-8440 *+ Donald Holinaty, Estevan (306) 634-9782 *+ Kelly Kozij, Weyburn (306) 842-0565 Glenn Loffler, Glenavon (306) 429-2188 # Archie Lovelace, Balgonie (306) 771-4553 Travis Markoski, Oxbow (306) 483-2728 *#+ Pat McKenzie, Regina (306) 543-2641 * Murray Mosley, Estevan (306) 634-3776 * Glen Sellsted, Regina (306) 550-5011

Region 5 (W Central Sask): Dave Burnett, Saskatoon (306) 384-8079 Glenn Cates, Kyle (306) 375-2810 Bentley Coben, Tessier (306) 656-4903 Adam Duh, Saskatoon (306) 931-8685 Doug Erickson, Birsay (306) 831-7442 Milo Hanson, Biggar (306) 948-2045 Barry Johnston, Watrous (306) 946-8285 *+ Alvin Long, Central Butte (306) 796-2105 *+ John B. McJannet (Regional Director), Davidson (306) 567-4643 Hugh Perkins, Outlook (306) 867-9108 *+ David Pezderic, Grandora (306) 329-4681

Region 6 (SW Sask): *#+ Robert Allemand, Shaunavon (306) 297-3298 *+ Jack Clary, Lancer (306) 689-2919 *#+ Bill Deyo, Moose Jaw (306) 693-4382 *+ Chad Fink, Assiniboia (306) 640-8083 *+ Allan Hill, Moose Jaw (306) 694-0878 * Warren Howse (Regional Director), Avonlea (306) 868-2184 Greg Illerbrun, Swift Current (306) 773-1326 * Ron Schaal, Maple Creek (306) 662-4218

HENRY KELSEY OFFICIAL MEASURERS CONTINUED

Additional Scorer Designations: Boone & Crockett = * Pope & Young = # Longhunter Society = + (Note: P&Y will accept entries from B&C measurers as well)



AUGUST 2015 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

REGION ONE (28) 2015 2015 2015 2015Target Regular Affiliate Actual

Basin Lake 30 12 11 23Bruno 209 102 103 205CARROT RIVER *** 183 88 108 196CREIGHTON*** 184 126 72 198Cub Hills 467 209 237 446Cudworth 136 63 55 118HUMBOLDT*** 415 290 174 464LA RONGE*** 113 74 39 113LAKE LENORE*** 189 105 102 207Leask Marcelin 203 86 81 167LUCIEN LAKE *** 101 78 43 121Mallard 193 100 81 181MELFORT*** 394 198 227 425Mistatim 122 72 41 113Naiverdale 86 22 19 41Nipawin 251 126 120 246Park View 154 59 84 143PORCUPINE*** 193 94 104 198Prince Albert 736 306 282 588St.Brieux 90 16 14 30St.Peters 248 112 93 205SHELLBROOK**** 501 334 173 507Stony Rapids 40 19 14 33STRUTHERS LAKE*** 289 156 159 315Tisdale 761 317 357 674VALLEY TRAILS*** 485 336 324 660Wakaw 21 11 3 14Weldon 151 70 70 140Regional 6945 3581 3190 6771

REGION TWO (17) 2015 2015 2015 2015Target Regular Affiliate Actual

BATTLEFORD*** 299 182 146 328Beaver River 123 14 16 30CATER LAKE*** 117 78 66 144Cut Knife 153 55 39 94Dorintosh 120 49 31 80FIELDING*** 230 132 108 240Lloydminster 1845 1326 335 1661Lost Horse Creek 207 32 40 72Macklin 341 126 150 276Meadow Lake 215 67 34 101REDBERRY*** 115 67 68 135ST. WALBURG*** 99 69 51 120THICKWOOD*** 190 101 124 225Turtle River 130 78 49 127Unity 167 82 59 141WILKIE *** 33 22 11 33WITCHEKAN*** 451 263 208 471Regional 4835 2743 1535 4278

*** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded their Membership targets. Congratulations!

Branches should check their totals to this sheet every month. If there are discrepancies between the two totals, Please contact central office.

Branches exceeding their 2015 target 50

Regions exceeding their 2015 target 1Regular Members 17,300Affiliate Members 13,470Provincial Members 111Corporate Members 42015 Memberships to Aug 30, 2015 30,8852014 Memberships to Aug 30, 2014 30,133INCREASE 752

MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY



REGION THREE (29) 2015 2015 2015 2015Target Regular Affiliate Actual

BEAVER HILLS *** 209 148 89 237BUCHANAN*** 123 56 69 125Canora 314 122 142 264DELWOOD*** 31 22 29 51East Shore 179 87 86 173Endeavor 41 3 2 5Esterhazy 626 238 141 379Foam Lake 360 143 121 264Fort Qu'Appelle 132 62 51 113Hudson Bay 485 203 217 420Kamsack 147 47 47 94KUROKI*** 186 95 97 192LANGENBURG*** 166 91 84 175Leroy 62 26 32 58Loon Creek 160 79 60 139Melville 823 492 320 812NORQUAY*** 286 136 168 304Parkland 200 101 87 188Pheasant Creek 101 36 30 66Preeceville 343 154 131 285River Ridge 255 109 124 233STURGIS*** 226 130 136 266TIMBERLINE*** 40 35 21 56TOUCHWOOD*** 606 313 313 626VALLEY VIEW*** 108 64 74 138WATSON*** 158 124 100 224Whitesand 154 68 76 144Willowbrook 555 252 270 522Yorkton 266 136 109 245Regional 7342 3572 3226 6798

REGION FOUR (15) 2015 2015 2015 2015

Target Regular Affiliate ActualBoggy Creek 621 260 180 440BROADVIEW*** 174 89 99 188Estevan 990 461 422 883GRENFELL*** 239 114 128 242Indian Head 215 122 70 192Moose Mountain 306 125 170 295RADVILLE*** 99 59 48 107Redvers 338 140 165 305Regina 1194 695 429 1124ROCANVILLE**** 431 217 242 459SAVEAGOOSE*** 464 226 277 503Souris Moose Creek 242 107 98 205

Wapella Pipestone 405 156 204 360Wawota 396 171 176 347Weyburn 394 164 141 305Regional 6508 3106 2849 5955

REGION FIVE (17) 2015 2015 2015 2015Target Regular Affiliate Actual

Arm River 59 19 21 40Biggar 470 272 143 415BRIGHTWATER BLKSTRAP 124 74 70 144

Central Butte 216 110 93 203Eagle Creek 222 96 103 199Elbow 96 46 45 91Kerrobert 221 99 84 183Kindersley 319 191 108 299KYLE*** 262 139 136 275LUSELAND*** 68 42 29 71OUTLOOK*** 272 160 112 272Rosetown 78 31 17 48SASKATOON*** 1368 1042 478 1520SNIPE LAKE*** 21 19 5 24Viscount 34 22 11 33Watrous 265 146 113 259Young 49 28 10 38Regional 4144 2536 1578 4114

REGION SIX (13) 2015 2015 2015 2015Target Regular Affiliate Actual

Assiniboia 238 177 56 233Buffalo Lake 42 0DEEP SOUTH*** 19 22 16 38DIRT HILLS*** 593 376 233 609GREAT SANDHILLS** 90 71 29 100MAPLE CREEK*** 234 158 90 248MOOSE JAW*** 525 323 250 573Rockglen 42 10 11 21SHAUNAVON*** 188 114 103 217SOUTH SHORE *** 15 19 3 22SWIFT CURRENT*** 619 380 269 649WILLOW BUNCH*** 29 17 17 34Wiwa Creek 97 79 12 91Regional 2731 1746 1089 2835

*** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded their Membership targets. Congratulations!

OTHER 2015 2015 2015 2015Target Regular Affiliate Actual

Sask Falconry Assoc. 33 16 3 19

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AUGUST 2015 MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY

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IRVING GOSLING CONSERVATION PROJECT FUND What is it? The Irving Gosling Conservation Project Fund was established in 2004 at the request of the late Irving Gosling whose estate was left to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. At the request of the late Mr. Gosling, the yearly interest of the estate's principle was to be made available to the branches of the S.W.F for conservation projects across Saskatchewan.

Who may apply for funding? Any branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation.

How much is available to the branch? The annual funding amount may not exceed 50 % of the total project costs and/or exceed $2500 per project.

What projects are eligible? Any project that benefits the wildlife or fisheries resource in the province or projects that help increase fishing or hunting opportunities. Examples: Habitat enhancement, fisheries enhancement, artificial nesting sites /spawning sites, certain habitat purchases. What is not eligible: wages/salaries, communication, workshops, printing, clubhouse repairs, gun ranges, fish derbies, poker derbies, mileage, etc.

Application deadline: Applications must be submitted, by mail or courier, prior to the start date of the project. Branches will be notified upon approval, and funds distributed. Applications are to be sent to Central Office c/o Irving Gosling Conservation Project Fund.

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