SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Oct 2018 BRANCH MONTH END MAIL OUT IN THIS ISSUE November 15 is Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Day in Saskatchewan. In recognition of all the hunters, anglers and trappers, we encourage you to wear camouflage clothing (and post it to social media using the #CAMODAY for a chance to win a set of binoculars!). 2019 90th Annual Convention is February 14-16 in Moose Jaw! 90th Annual Convention Registration Form The SWF Angling & HK Big Game Awards Banquet will be held in Macklin, April 13 2019 IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS Convention Award nominations must be in to central office by Jan 01, 2019 To celebrate Hunting, Angling and Trapping Day this month, we re offering 20% off all orders over $50 from the online store from now until November 16. Shop now to grab yourself some camo in time for our #CAMODAY give away, using the code #CAMODAY NOTICE: We have been informed that there is no market for our hides for the 2018 hunting season. Therefore, we will regretfully be cancelling the SWF Habitat Trust Hide Collection Program for this year. Branch & Range insurance forms (page 15 & 16) due Nov 22 September 2018 Month End Mail Out 1
SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Oct 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov 15 - Saskatchewan Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Day Nov 16 - Online #CamoDay sale ends Nov 22 - Branch & Range Insurance due Dec 06 - Yorkton Antler Measuring Jan 01 - Award Nominations Due Remember to submit your branch events to be posted on the website! Email Dianne at sask.wildlife@swf.sk.ca, and be sure to visit the calendar of events page on our website for further event details: http://swf.sk.ca/ events 2
November 15 is Saskatchewan Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Day Abundant fish and wildlife in Saskatchewan is due in large part to the joint contributions of hunters, anglers and trappers supporting provincial activities to conserve fish and wildlife habitats and heritage activities, and we want to share these stories with the rest of the province! On Nov 15, the SWF would like you to join us in celebrating Saskatchewan Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage day, held in recognition of the important contributions hunting, trapping and angling have made to quality of life, health, conservation, culture and economy in Saskatchewan. We have politicians, researchers and naturalists all over the province taking part, and we greatly encourage branches to take this opportunity to get involved with local businesses and government to see Sask Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day recognized! Wear an article of camouflage clothing to work. Share a photo of yourself in camo, or a story of your favourite heritage memory it on social media feed with the hashtag #CamoDay to show your support, and for the chance to win some amazing camo-inspired prizes! Contact Chelsea at cwalters@swf.sk.ca for more information, or call 306-692-8812. 3
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Convention Awards presented at the annual convention in February! 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. 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 5
Convention Awards presented at the annual convention in February! 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. You or your branch know of all the good things this person has done, but 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 teaching 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! LORNE TOPLEY MEMORIAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD This new award is sponsored by the SWF Branches in Region 2 to honor the memory of Mr. Lorne Topley, who was a passionate leader in land stewardship. First presented at the 2015 SWF Convention, it will be presented annually at the SWF convention to an individual, group, or family whose actions exemplify excellence in wildlife land stewardship, enhancement and securement. 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. 6
SWF ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST Do you love taking pictures of Saskatchewan s outdoors? If you have any Saskatchewan wildlife or scenery photos, then this is your chance to be recognized! Submit your photos for the Annual SWF Photo Contest. Photos will be displayed and judged at the upcoming Annual Convention in Prince Albert in February. Individuals members must submit their photos to their local branch (please check with the branch to find out deadlines), and then each branch submits their top photos at Convention. Branches wishing to submit an entry to the photo contest must have the photos there by the first day of Convention and dropped off at the Merchandise Desk. The following list of rules will be adhered to: 1. Categories: Wildlife (Saskatchewan only, Big Game, Predators, Birds, Fish, etc., no animals in the confines of a park or game farm, no hunting photos. We are asking for Saskatchewan wildlife in their natural state. Humans not allowed.) Scenery (Saskatchewan only, humans not allowed) 2. 8 x 10 (or 8.5 x 11) sized photos (color or black and white). 3. Photos must not be framed or matted for display. 4. Photos can be entered only once. 5. Photos will not be accepted from individuals. Entries must be through the local branch and verification from branch executive must accompany the entry. Branch name, photographer, and address should be on the back of each photo. 6. Competition is for amateur photographers only. Trail camera photos not allowed. 7. Open to SWF members of all ages. 8. Each branch may enter one photo for each category. The branches will select their entries and monitor the rules for the provincial competition. 9. Lighting, development, type of film used, will be the choice of the participant. Digital photo enhancement is limited to cropping, dust removal, and adjusting lighting and color. Any photo layering or combining will not be permitted. 10. Ballots are in the delegate s kits at Convention. 11. Photos will be numbered for the display. 12. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three in each category at the Saturday night banquet. 13. Winning photographs will be featured on next year's Convention Book, and the top photos in each category may be featured in the Outdoor Canada Magazine, the SWF web site, and/or SWF promotional material. 14. The SWF is not responsible for loss or damage of entries. The SWF will keep all entries, and will return them to the branches at a later date. 7
3-Day Registration 90th Annual Convention Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan ~ February 14-16, 2019 REGISTRATION FORM FEES TYPE DETAILS EARLY BIRD REGULAR Includes Thursday evening banquet, Friday and Saturday lunch and evening banquet (before Jan. 21) (after Jan. 21) $290 $310 2-Day Registration Thursday/Friday (includes lunch & banquet) $205 $225 Friday/Saturday (includes lunch & banquet) $230 $250 1-Day Registration Thursday $130 $140 Friday or Saturday $155 $165 Spousal Package 3 evening banquets $150 Guests or non-registered delegates Lunch $25 Banquet $55 DELEGATES REGISTRATIONS REGION: BRANCH: NAMES MEMBERSHIP NUMBER REGISTRATION FEE TOTAL A: ADDITIONAL MEAL TICKETS & SPOUSAL PACKAGES (must be ordered before noon on the day prior) NAMES MEAL TICKETS REQUIRED FEE TOTAL B: PAYMENT: Total A + B = (enclosed with cheque) NEW DELEGATE LUNCHEON The following are new delegates and will attend the New Delegate Luncheon on Thursday at 11:15am: Mail registration & cheque payment to: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation Box 1286 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2E8
SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Oct 2018 90th Annual Convention Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan ~ February 14-16, 2019 Accommodations Cut-off date to receive these rates at all hotels is January 13/19 (Taxes over and above; Transportation will be provided) Heritage Inn - Convention Center 40 rooms blocked - $108.56 (includes breakfast). Group Booking under Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. T 306-693-7550 Comfort Inn (within walking distance) - Continental breakfast - Single/Double - $108.00 Extra: $5.00. Group Booking: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation. T 306-692-2100, Fax 306-693-6266, Email CN035@choicehotels.com Super 8 (within walking distance) - Continental breakfast (also next to Humpty's Restaurant). 40 Double Rooms blocked - $98.88. Group booking: Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation. T 306-692-8888, Fax 306-693-7255; www.super8.com. Temple Gardens Spa 10 rooms blocked (8 w/1 King bed & 2 Standard w/2 Queen beds) $175.00. Group booking: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. T 306-694-5055, F 306-692-8171. Days Inn, Moose Jaw - Continental breakfast, pool, waterslide, mini fridge in every room. 40 Standard rooms blocked (2 queen beds): 1-2 people $99, 3 people $109, 4 people $119. Group booking: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Conference. T: 306-691-5777, 1-800-Days Inn, 9 www.daysinn.ca
SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Oct 2018 October 2018 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Branches should check their totals to this sheet every month. If there are discrepancies between Active Branch Since REGION ONE (28) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1954 Basin Lake 37 16 17 33 1971 BRUNO*** 234 117 124 241 1951 CARROT RIVER*** 201 114 124 238 1961 Creighton 185 120 61 181 1989 Cub Hills 418 194 222 416 1967 Cudworth 205 93 69 162 1947 Humboldt 501 280 210 490 1968 La Ronge 156 78 48 126 1952 LAKE COUNTRY (SHELLBROOK) 593 455 264 719 1970 LAKE LENORE*** 199 108 98 206 1958 LEASK- MARCELIN*** 169 95 94 189 1957 Lucien Lake 139 82 52 134 1975 MALLARD*** 221 120 113 233 1955 MELFORT*** 473 238 244 482 1980 Mistatim 115 64 41 105 1970 Naiverdale 32 0 1944 NIPAWIN*** 186 102 85 187 1980 Park View 203 78 115 193 2010 PORCUPINE*** 168 92 93 185 1947 PRINCE ALBERT*** 460 285 243 528 1977 St. Peters 243 108 91 199 1994 STONY RAPIDS*** 34 21 16 37 1966 STRUTHERS LAKE*** 374 203 206 409 1945 Tisdale 746 344 349 693 1982 Valley Trails 738 401 320 721 1985 WAKAW*** 22 25 4 29 1976 Weldon 148 64 78 142 Regional 7200 3897 3381 7278 Active Branch Since REGION TWO (17) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1939 Battlefords 322 152 112 264 1987 BEAVER RIVER*** 64 23 43 66 2012 Cater Lake 166 78 74 152 1979 Cut Knife 278 99 117 216 1992 Dorintosh 85 39 37 76 1954 FIELDING*** 230 127 119 246 1947 Lloydminster 1609 1083 379 1462 2008 Lost Horse Creek 37 15 18 33 1983 MACKLIN*** 280 139 188 327 1947 MEADOW LAKE*** 142 118 48 166 1980 REDBERRY*** 134 62 75 137 1973 St. Walburg 196 125 69 194 1981 Thickwood Hills 207 92 102 194 1980 TURTLE RIVER*** 162 94 76 170 1951 UNITY*** 219 105 118 223 1947 WILKIE*** 27 25 7 32 1972 Witchekan 470 279 190 469 Regional 4628 2655 1772 4427 OTHER BRANCHES 2017 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual Sask Falconry Assoc. 13 15 6 21 Sask Falconers Club 29 10 9 19 SAFTA 17 15 32 SUMMARY Branches exceeding their 2018 target 56 Regions exceeding their 2018 target 0 Regular Members 17461 Affiliate Members 13974 Provincial Members 83 Corporate Members 3 2018 Memberships to November 05, 2018 31,598 2017 Memberships to November 05 2017 31,279 Increase 319 *** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded their Membership targets. Congratulations! 10
SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Oct 2018 Active Branch Since October 2018 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE REGION THREE (29) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Targe t Regular Affiliate Actual 1975 BEAVER HILLS*** 261 147 121 268 1957 Buchanan 92 41 42 83 1957 Canora 226 93 95 188 1970 DELWOOD*** 46 48 38 86 1979 East Shore 189 96 88 184 1990 ENDEAVOR*** 16 11 5 16 1959 ESTERHAZY*** 670 456 297 753 1980 Foam Lake 318 173 123 296 1980 FORT QU'APPELLE*** 83 62 51 113 1973 Hudson Bay 404 179 215 394 1947 KAMSACK*** 144 68 79 147 1974 KUROKI*** 153 76 98 174 1966 Langenburg 214 85 97 182 1986 LEROY*** 59 38 42 80 1977 Loon Creek 201 122 74 196 1939 MELVILLE*** 646 435 257 692 1949 NORQUAY*** 265 132 153 285 1980 Parkland 193 100 81 181 1990 Pheasant Creek 70 31 18 49 1966 PREECEVILLE*** 464 235 257 492 1989 River Ridge 235 105 117 222 1977 Sturgis 263 135 126 261 1990 TIMBERLINE*** 46 25 23 48 1967 TOUCHWOOD HILLS*** 645 346 302 648 1980 VALLEY VIEW *** 155 81 100 181 1964 Watson-Englefeld 252 139 102 241 1980 Whitesand 133 53 79 132 1988 Willowbrook 586 261 253 514 1947 YORKTON *** 221 122 122 244 Regional 7250 3895 3455 7350 Active Branch Since REGION SIX (13) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1953 ASSINIBOIA*** 240 185 60 245 1988 Buffalo Lake 42 14 7 21 1965 Deep South 19 10 4 14 1999 DIRT HILLS*** 829 627 314 941 1996 GREAT SANDHILLS*** 103 85 27 112 1953 Maple Creek 333 164 74 238 1947 Moose Jaw 569 338 209 547 2012 Rockglen 31 0 1961 Shaunavon 255 110 114 224 2001 South Shore 23 10 4 14 1947 Swift Current 645 367 268 635 2009 Willow Bunch 32 11 10 21 1987 Wiwa Creek 106 80 14 94 Regional 3227 2001 1105 3106 *** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded Active Branch Since REGION FOUR (15) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1993 BOGGY CREEK*** 569 352 266 618 1953 Broadview 204 92 106 198 1952 ESTEVAN*** 1077 644 463 1107 1970 Grenfell 220 89 89 178 1977 INDIAN HEAD*** 205 151 84 235 2002 Moose Mountain 302 112 145 257 1987 Radville 118 49 63 112 1967 Redvers 394 152 199 351 1962 Regina 1032 647 377 1024 1981 ROCANVILLE*** 484 228 273 501 1982 Save-A-Goose 488 201 250 451 1990 ActiveBra nch Since SOURIS MOOSE CREEK*** 310 133 200 333 1987 Wapella Pipestone 356 152 169 321 1968 Wawota 267 123 136 259 1950 WEYBURN*** 390 198 200 398 Regional 6416 3323 3020 6343 REGION FIVE (17) 2018 2018 2018 2018 Target Regular Affiliate Actual 1978 ARM RIVER*** 57 47 34 81 2016 BEAR HILLS*** 197 155 79 234 1947 Biggar 249 73 47 120 2017 Bridge City 28 12 12 24 1983 Brightwater Blackstrap 158 42 49 91 1961 CENTRAL BUTTE*** 195 112 90 202 1971 Eagle Creek 199 90 87 177 1983 ELBOW*** 67 46 40 86 1981 Kerrobert 159 67 58 125 1955 KINDERSLEY *** 353 228 127 355 1957 KYLE*** 301 168 190 358 1989 Luseland 84 29 25 54 1971 OUTLOOK*** 329 246 157 403 1950 Rosetown 99 53 20 73 1980 Snipe Lake 35 18 4 22 2000 VISCOUNT*** 31 26 14 40 1993 WATROUS*** 282 187 151 338 1979 YOUNG*** 57 49 27 76 Regional 2880 1648 1211 11 2859
SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION October 2018 Legal Defence Insurance Policy for our members Legal Defence Insurance is an insurance product that can protect you in the case of unforeseen legal events. Some of these events can be an appeal to a suspension, cancellation, or revocation of a firearms licence; or a firearms offence relating to the use, storage, display, transportation, or handling of a firearm or crossbow. Here are some examples of what can unexpectedly occur: * Following a noise complaint from a neighbour, the police visit Laura s home and discovers a firearm out of its safe. As a result, Laura is charged with unsafe storage of a firearm. * The firearm certification of Ben, a training instructor, is suspended after a review by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Ben disagrees with the decision and wishes to appeal. If you are ever involved in a similar legal matter, your Legal Defence Insurance Policy can protect you. With Legal Defence Insurance, you will have access to legal resources at any time. The Legal Advice Helpline, which is included in your Legal Defence Insurance Policy, is there to offer help with any legal issue, from 8 AM, 7 days a week. In an emergency situation, calls will always be answered and an advice lawyer will be made available 24/7. A Legal Defence Insurance Policy offers the peace of mind that you need and allows you to focus on what matters most: conserving our fish and wildlife resources and protecting your rights. For more information and to purchase, give us a call at 306 692 8812 12
GREAT NORTH WILDLIFE AFFILIATES Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation 2019 BRANCH & RANGE INSURANCE Branch Insurance Every branch will be billed in January for their branch liability insurance. $5,000,000 Liability Coverage - Premium: $45.00 This automatically extends to include $5M liability to all branch members as well. Range Insurance $5,000,000 Third Party Liability Premium: $365/range Separate ranges are determined by distance & construction. If a single range is used for handgun use as well as rifle use and is inspected as one range with one berm/backstop, then it will be charged the insurance premium as one range. If there are two ranges on the same property, one handgun range and one rifle range NOT attached or joined in any way, 2 feet apart or 100 yards or more apart, with a separate berm, and are deemed to be two separate ranges by the inspector, then there are two ranges and subsequently the club must report two ranges and provide the proper documentation & premium for both to obtain the range insurance coverage. The list of ranges must be compiled and into SGI by December 1. Please return the attached form by November 22, with your payment. The Shooting Range Questionnaire must be filled in for new ranges ONLY, and sent to the SWF, before your Range can be insured. A copy of the Questionnaire is available from SWF Central Office. ***SGI requires a current copy of Shooting Club Approval from the Chief Firearms Officer. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 22, 2018, YOUR RANGE WILL NOT BE INSURED AND YOUR BRANCH WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE $5M COVERAGE ONLY ($45).
GREAT NORTH WILDLIFE AFFILIATES Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 22, 2018, YOUR RANGE WILL NOT BE INSURED AND YOUR BRANCH WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE $5M COVERAGE ONLY ($45). Branch Name: Branch Contact: Tel: E-mail Address: Types of Range Facilities Location of Range(s) Copy of Shooting Club Approval Included: Branch Insurance ($5M Liability): $ 45.00 Range Insurance ($5M Liability): # of Range(s): @ $365.00 ea $ TOTAL: $ Bill our Account Cheque Enclosed Return form by November 22/18 to: Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, 9 Lancaster Rd., Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M8 Fax: 1-306-692-4370 Email: sask.wildlife@swf.sk.ca Please make cheques payable to Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation