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Alberta Hunting Draws now Open!

Alberta Hunting Draws now Open!

2017 Hunting Draws are now open! Alberta Hunting Draw applications are available for purchase until 11:59 pm June 22 on AlbertaRELM.com and at any local Licence Issuer. 2017 Hunting Draws are now open! Alberta Hunting Draw applications are available for purchase until 11:59 pm June 22 on AlbertaRELM.com and at any local Licence Issuer. It’s easy to apply online: Visit AlbertaRELM.com any time, 24/7. Sign in with your WiN (Wildlife Identification Number) and password. If you have not signed in…

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Jr. Rifle League – Free for Youth 17 & under

Jr. Rifle League – Free for Youth 17 & under

An excellent starting point for most youth with no or little experience, the Junior rifle league will be starting on Monday, June 5th.   Participants learn the fundamentals of firearm safety handling and shooting form.  All equipment and instruction provided free to youth 17 & under.  Classes will be starting at 6:00 pm each Monday and will run June 5th, 12, 19 & 26th.   To register please contact Dean Weger

Range Officer’s Course May 20th.

Range Officer’s Course May 20th.

There will be a Range Officer Certification Course this Saturday, May 20, 2017. Participants must subscribe to our email list. This fulfills your responsibility to keep informed. Please subscribe here Participants must bring these four things your 2017 LFGA membership card with the range sticker, photo identification, a pen and $25.00 cash. The course starts at 9:00 AM at the Fish and Game Hut   9th Avenue & 10th Street South. It is usually finished in three hours. Cheers Rick Blakeley, Volunteer Range Operator [email protected]

Youth Pistol / STP Course – two seats available – starts tomorrow night 05/16

Youth Pistol / STP Course – two seats available – starts tomorrow night 05/16

Due to some schedule changes, there are still two spots in the youth Pistol Course starting tomorrow.  We recommend that youth who sign up for this course should have had some experience with firearms and safe handling rules, they do not necessarily have to have had pistol experience.  Youth who enjoy this course can become part of the SAFE TRAINING PROGRAM (STP) and take their Black Badge course to participate in IPSC (IPSC Alberta)matches. Chinook Country Shooters Club – YOUTH PISTOL COURSE…

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FIRST TIME AND JUNIOR SHOTGUN

FIRST TIME AND JUNIOR SHOTGUN

FIRST TIME AND JUNIOR SHOTGUN – SPORTING CLAYS PROGRAM Aspiring new or young bird hunters this ones for you. Whether you chase upland birds or waterfowl, develop the skills necessary to become an all around shot in the field. Join us for an introductory look at the fastest growing shotgun sport, sporting clays. Shotgun safety will be a major theme throughout this program. It really is the most fun you can have slingin’ lead. This program starts on, Thursday, May…

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Mother’s and Women’s Day Shoot May 14th

Mother’s and Women’s Day Shoot May 14th

Want a fun and unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Invite any women or girls you know down to the LFGA Shooting Sports Facility to learn safety, try firearms and win prizes! Ammunition, coaches, and firearms provided by the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association Shooting Sports Facility at no cost to participants. Enter to win prizes from Lethbridge Tactical. May 14th from 1:00-6:00 pm Prizes will be drawn at 5:30 pm, winners must be present at the time of the…

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LFGA Vice President asks for your help.

LFGA Vice President asks for your help.

Hey there firearm enthusiasts, Any interest in sharing your knowledge with others?  We have a bunch of volunteer vacancies to fill – would really appreciate your help. The most pressing date is this Sunday for a bunch of victim services advocates.  Check out the opportunities here; https://lfga.club/volunteer-page/ Allan Friesen, VP LFGA

Range Closed Tomorrow April 29, until 4:00

Range Closed Tomorrow April 29, until 4:00

LFGA Shooting Sports Facility  Closed Tomorrow April 29, until 4:00 to allow for our Spring Cleanup and Construction Event.   Volunteers are still needed – especially those with some construction background for the clean up / construction projects.  We also need a number of volunteers to help with the Archery Range. Lunch will be provided – All Clean up Volunteers Welcome! Even if you can only come for a half day please sign up to help tomorrow by visiting here…

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REMINDER – LFGA Range Clean Up TOMORROW April 29, 9:00-3:00

REMINDER – LFGA Range Clean Up TOMORROW April 29, 9:00-3:00

Our annual Spring Shooting Sports Facility Clean Up and Repair will be happening this Sat. April 29th from 9:00am to 3:00 ~ 4:00pm.  This is a very important part of our facility maintenance as it helps keep things looking great and being safe for the high volume of use during the Spring and Summer Months.  We need volunteers of all types as there are many different jobs that need to be done.  We are short on volunteers so far this year…

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Why Cleaning up our shooting areas is important!

Why Cleaning up our shooting areas is important!

*COMMENTARY: British Columbia shuts shooting down — Learn from mistakes made there before it’s too late for you! On April 5, 2017, B.C.’s recreational shooters suffered a huge setback. The Government of British Columbia shut down shooting “within 400 metres of select roads on non-municipal Crown land within the Fraser Valley Regional District .” Why? Partly because target shooters were too lazy to clean up after themselves and partly because the B.C. government could no longer turn a blind eye…

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