CONSERVATION & EDUCATION
Meat Donation Program
Over the last few years, members of the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia, through their local associations, have donated thousands of pounds of processed and packaged wild game meat to the Salvation Army to help feed those in society who need a helping hand.
Helping Wildlife
Members of the GOABC have a long history of working hard on many different wildlife conservation and habitat enhancement projects all over British Columbia. From funding wildlife research, enhancing salmon streams, improving habitat for various species, to providing dollars for wildlife patrols and highway reflectors, GOABC has always been there and will continue to be there.
Habitat Conservation Trust Fund
Members of GOABC and their clients, along with all other hunters in British Columbia, contribute to this government-managed fund through a license surcharge. Over the past 14 years, the Fund, which was created by an Act of the Legislature, has provided over $23 million for more than 1,500 fish and wildlife enhancement projects in the province.
GOABC Scholarships will not be available for 2007/2008
Gone Fishing
Each year, young fishermen from the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health in Victoria spent several hours fishing compliments of GOABC and the Alcan Primary Metal Group. The fun of catching a fish for the first time is very evident on the faces of the children and their parents. GOABC would like to take this opportunity to thank Alcan for their very generous donations toward the fishing trip and their continued commitment to ensure that these special young people have the trip of a lifetime.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
GOABC local associations, North Central Guides, and Cariboo Chilcotin Coast have, for several years, given young people a special opportunity to learn more about the outdoors and wildlife. With the helping hand of professional guide outfitters, the boys and girls from Big Brothers/Big Sisters go horseback riding, fishing and camping in some of BC's most spectacular backcountry.