This year (2021) the Bench Rest League starts its 20th season. The League will start at 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 13th, Monday, June 14th, and Wednesday, June 16th and continue over the next 13 weeks on Range #2. Each participant shoots one night a week and can choose between Sunday, Monday or Wednesday evenings depending on what works best for their schedule. We shoot at 100, 200, and 300-yard distances. We are limited each night due to the 7…
We had a very successful measuring session last weekend with over twenty(20) heads going through the process. However, Alberta Fish and Game Association, the official keepers of Alberta’s Wildlife Records, have extended the date for hunters and fisherman to get their scores into Edmonton to the end of April. With that in mind, LFGA has also extended their measuring time for trophies to the end of March. If you missed out on getting your horns/antlers measured last week, you can…
In this COVID 19 era, the Measuring Days have been moved to Friday, January 15th from 6:00pm until 9:00pm and Saturday, January 16th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This will be held at the LFGA Hut on the corner of 9th Avenue and 10 Street South. In the interest of keeping our social distancing standards, we would ask that once your paperwork has been filled out, that you leave the items to be measured and picked up at a later, mutually…
February 22, 2020 9AM to 4PM Lethbridge Fish & Game Hut 1005 – 9th Avenue South Basic introduction to reloading for centre fire rifles. Hands on course that includes: Setting up dies Cleaning and inspecting brass Resizing and trimming brass Deburring brass Cleaning primer pockets Determining overall length of cartridge Introduction to powders and primers Proper measuring of powder Quick overview of bullets Basic understanding of reloading manuals and where to…
Just giving you all a heads up that our Annual Awards Night and Wild Game Supper is coming up on Saturday, February 8th at 6:00 at The Coast. LA Chefs put out a wonderful spread consisting of all the wild game and birds that our members have harvested and so generously have donated. There is a superb Silent Auction and several raffles and live auction items. Saturday, February 8 2020 BAR – 5:00 DINNER at 6:00 PROGRAM AT 7:00 Tickets…
Centre Fire Rifle Cleaning Course January 18 or February 23, 2020 1PM to 4PM Lethbridge Fish & Game Hut 9th Avenue & 10 Street South Basic introduction to cleaning of bolt, break, and pump action centre fire rifles. Course includes: Cleaning Rests and Equipment Cleaning Products – solvents and lubricants Cleaning Methods for Rifles Additional Deep Cleaning Methods All supplies are included for $15.00. Please bring “dirty” centre fire rifle. Please include 1st and 2nd choice. January 18th course to…
Alberta Fish & Game Association – 91st Annual Conference February 20-22, 2020 Sherwood Park, Alberta Each year, LFGA sends individuals and youth to the Annual Conference of the AFGA to represent our club as well as Southern Alberta. LFGA pays for mileage, registration and accommodation costs to attend the 3-day program. All official representatives of affiliated fish and game clubs have voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting. Registration provides for participation and meals. Conference is an important event in which…
This popular event is back for its’ 19th year and is as strong as ever. We are down to our last 10 days for the early registration fee and we are 90% FULL! There is still space for 6 more guns so if you were contemplating entering this shoot, you had better to it now. See previous posts for more information.
Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association is holding a mentor certification workshop Tuesday January 22. This workshop will introduce interested individuals that would like to be mentors to the mentored hunt program AHEIA manages for first-time hunters. These individuals will be eligible to apply to AHEIA to be certified subject to AHEIA standards and requirements. January 22, 2019 7:00 PM at the LFGA Hut on 9th Avenue S Registration required: Send your contact information and intention to attend to [email protected]