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	Hunting for Tomorrow & the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors Association (AHEIA) have teamed up with Dale Johnson's Bear Hunting Adventures to offer you an "Adventure of a Lifetime"! A Fully Guided, 3-Day Hunt May 6-8, 2010 for Youth Aged 12 - 17 Deadline for Contest Essay Entry: April 1, 2010 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THIS SPRING ADVENTURE   ________________________________________________________________________________________________   17th ANNUAL OUTDOOR WOMEN'S PROGRAM AUGUST 11th - 15th, 2010 "Educating Alberta's Outdoor Women" at the Alford Lake Conservation Centre for Excellence OWP 2010 EVENT INFORMATION OWP 2010 REGISTRATION FORM Register Before June 20, 2010 to Get the Early Bird Price   ______________________________________________________________________________   ALBERTA MINISTER'S SPECIAL LICENSE RAFFLE TICKETS Now Available for Purchase BIGHORN SHEEP   .   MULE DEER   .   ELK Tickets are $10.00 each Draw to take place August 20, 2010 at the Calgary Firearms Centre in DeWinton, Alberta. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED RAFFLE TICKET INFORMATION     WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?  Since 1995, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development has offered these special permits, in partnership with Alberta conservation organizations.  Funds raised from both the sale of the auction and raffle permits are managed under a segregated fund.   Each year, applicants (individuals or organizations) apply to this fund for financial assistance for their conservation projects.  Categories include wildlife management, habitat improvement or conservation education. A Program Advisory Committee (PAC), comprised of representatives from various conservation organizations within Alberta meets to review, rank and allocate funding.  Since the introduction of these permits, nearly $5 million dollars has been raised and re-invested in Alberta for wildlife, habitat and education programs.    Application forms for Funding Assistance under the Minister Special License program for 2010 will be available soon.   FOR MORE INFORMATION or FOR RAFFLE TICKETS CONTACT:  Conservation Education WISE Foundation Mr. Bob Gruszecki ~ (403) 319-2275 ~ E-mail: robert_gruszecki@ezpost.com   Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association Mr. Dave Paplawski ~ (403) 319-2277 ~ E-mail:  dave@aheia.com   Hunting For Tomorrow Ms. Kelly Semple ~ (780) 462-2444 ~ E-mail:  ksemple@huntingfortomorrow.com   ____________________________________________________________________________________________________   on-line HUNTER HARVEST QUESTIONNAIRE Beginning the 1st week in January Following the 2009 hunting season, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (ASRD), Fish and Wildlife Division will conduct the annual Game Harvest Survey using an online questionnaire.  Every person who has an email address registered in Alberta RELM and has purchased hunting licences for 2009 will receive an email beginning the week of January 4th 2010, asking them to participate in the survey. Participants will complete the questionnaire through an internet link directing them to the survey. The Game Harvest Survey has been completed through a telephone survey since 1985.  Hunter harvest data is gathered and used by wildlife biologists to monitor big game populations and assist in setting hunting allocations, licence quotas, hunting season dates and in the development of hunting regulations. By using the Alberta RELM, hunting and fishing licences can now be purchased and printed using your home computer.  Alberta RELM also allows you to process draw applications and view current priorities.  ASRD Fish and Wildlife encourages all hunters to use Alberta RELM while planning for the 2010 hunting season.   ____________________________________________________________________________________   5th ANNUAL alberta bowhunters association SPRING FEVER RAFFLE DRAW DATE: MARCH 27, 2010 at the ABA Banquet at the Ramada Inn, Edmonton, Alberta 100 TICKETS PRINTED ~ $ 10 EACH ______________________________ GRAND PRIZE: The Ultimate Camping Package Supplied by Campers Village - Edmonton 12x14x5 Wall tent Internal Poles Fire Resistant Fly Airtight Stove,  Stove Pipe & Rain Cap 2 heavy duty camp cots Retail:  $2125  ______________________________ 2nd Prize – Compound Bow Package         Supplied by Jim Bows, Calgary BowTech AirRaid Bow (your choice of draw weight and draw length) Plus $300 gift certificate for accessories Retail: $1400  ______________________________ 3rd Prize - Traditional Bow Package  Sponsored by Alberta Traditional Bowhunters Association                              60” 50# ChekMate Takedown Hunter bow One dozen carbon arrows Eagle’s Flight quiver, tab and ATBA armguard Retail: $850  ______________________________ 4th Prize – Bradley Digital Smoker plus Hickory and Apple Discs Supplied by Tackle Shack, Grande Prairie Retail: $700  ______________________________ POSTER DETAILS License #285853 For More Information or Tickets Kelly Semple #88, 4003 - 98th Street Phone: 780-462-2444 Email: ksemple@huntingfortomorrow.com __________________________________________________________________________________   WIN CARD REIMBURSEMENT FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11 and 17 If your are between the ages of 11 and 17, and you have received your Hunter Education Certification, fill out the information on the WIN CARD REIMBURSEMENT CERTIFICATE FORM and return it to the Alberta Conservation Association and you will receive $ 8.40.  NOTE: Pre-Purchase of a WIN Card is necessary first before applying for the reimbursement. ALBERTA CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION Attention: WIN Card Reimbursement 101 - 9 Chippewa Road Sherwood Park AB T8A 6J7 info@ab-conservation.com www.ab-conservation.com          MINISTER’S SPECIAL LICENSE 2009 TICKET WINNERS  Over 50 people gathered together to enjoy a great barbeque, and watch the draw for the winners of the 2009 Ministers Special Sheep, Elk and Mule deer Licenses in DeWinton, Alberta on August 21, 2009.  Congratulations go to the lucky winners: Ministers Special Sheep License (License # 273420) Brian Dobson from Edmonton, Alberta   Ministers Special Elk License:  (License # 273422) David Millard from Calgary, Alberta   Ministers Special Mule deer License:  (License # 273421) Frank Bower from Calgary, Alberta   Tickets have been on sale since January, 2009 and the Conservation Collaboration of the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association, Conservation Education W.I.S.E. Foundation and Hunting For Tomorrow are proud to report that this has been an extremely successful endeavour.  Tickets were on sale across Alberta and while not a sell out, it was still a very successful year!  Sincere appreciation goes to all individuals and organizations that supported this program by selling or purchasing tickets.     WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?  Since 1995, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development has offered these special permits, in partnership with Alberta conservation organizations.  Funds raised from both the sale of the auction and raffle permits are managed under a segregated fund.   Each year, applicants (individuals or organizations) apply to this fund for financial assistance for their conservation projects.  Categories include wildlife management, habitat improvement or conservation education. A Program Advisory Committee (PAC), comprised of representatives from various conservation organizations within Alberta meets to review, rank and allocate funding.  Since the introduction of these permits, nearly $5 million dollars has been raised and re-invested in Alberta for wildlife, habitat and education programs.    Application forms for funding assistance under the Minister Special License program will be available soon.       FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  Conservation Education WISE Foundation Mr. Bob Gruszecki (403) 319-2275 E-mail: robert_gruszecki@ezpost.com   Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association Mr. Dave Paplawski (403) 319-2277 E-mail:  dave@aheia.com   Hunting For Tomorrow Ms. Kelly Semple (780) 462-2444 E-mail:  ksemple@huntingfortomorrow.com                 Press Release WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION “THE SHEEP SHOW” RETURNS TO RENO! Silver Legacy Resort to host W.S.F. in 2010 and 2011 Cody, Wyoming USA – September 30, 2008. The Board of Directors of the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF), formerly the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, voted unanimously during their September Board meeting to return “The Sheep Show” to Reno, Nevada for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Wild Sheep Foundation conventions. “Sheep and mountain hunting enthusiasts worldwide labeled the FNAWS convention The Sheep Show for years and most consider Reno, Nevada the convention’s home.” Gray Thornton, the Foundation’s President and CEO stated about the move. “More dollars have been raised in Reno by FNAWS/WSF for wild sheep conservation than anywhere in North America - our members love Reno and Reno loves the Wild Sheep Foundation. We are thrilled to return to Reno in 2010, stay through 2012, and will launch an aggressive marketing campaign to host the finest sheep and mountain hunting convention in the world” Thornton added. “We surveyed our membership in July and August and they responded by a 2 to 1 margin that they prefer Reno over other convention cities. While we have enjoyed hosting the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo (WHCE) in Salt Lake City with our colleagues The Mule Deer Foundation and Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife and expect a record breaking WHCE in February of 2009, our return to Reno in 2010 reflects a new strategic direction for the Foundation” WSF Chairman, Louis Rupp noted. WSF has entered into a three year agreement with the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority for the 2010-2012 conventions which includes joint marketing of the WSF events. The Silver Legacy Resort was selected as the host hotel for the 2010 and 2011 conventions with negotiations with additional Reno properties in process. 2010-2012 Expo Dates, Venues & WSF Host Hotels: February 4-6, 2010 Reno-Sparks Convention Center and Silver Legacy Resort February 10-13, 2011 Reno-Sparks Convention Center and Silver Legacy Resort February 9-12, 2012 Reno-Sparks Convention Center & TBD Since forming in 1977, the Wild Sheep Foundation and its chapters have raised and expended more than $70 million on programs benefiting wild sheep, other wildlife and their critical habitat. For more information on the Wild Sheep Foundation, their many programs or the February 5-8, 2009 convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, please visit: www.wildsheepfoundation.org or contact the Cody office at 720 Allen Avenue, Cody, Wyoming 82414 USA Telephone 307-527-6261
	GUIDE TO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE NOW AVAILABLE This colourful 68-page guide is the perfect companion for outdoor enthusiasts. It contains accurate, need-to-know information about finding and accessing more than 200,000 acres of uniquely Albertan outdoor adventures. Inside, you will find details on 361 properties managed by Alberta Conservation Association and our partner conservation organizations. There are 259 properties to hunt on, 130 angling sites including 16 Lake Aeration and 54 Enhanced Fish Stocking sites. All locations offer activities such as wildlife viewing, berry picking and bird watching. Copies of the guide are available to the public free of charge anywhere fishing and hunting licences are sold in Alberta. http://www.ab-conservation.com/properties/downloadguide.htm __________________________________________   WHAT'S NEW REGULAR FEATURES ... __________________________________________   CATCH US ON TV Hunting: Beyond a Recreational Activity Vignette Movie File: 2.4 MB Provincial Hunting Day: Celebrating Our Hunting Heritage Vignette Movie File: 2.3 MB     LETS 'S GO OUTDOORS RADIO NETWORK  - Let's Go Outdoors can be heard Sunday mornings at 7:30 on the and on the Tiesson Radio group and the NewCap Radio network   PLUS: We have added two new stations to the LGO network!  Welcome Hinton and Whitecourt of the NewCap Radio Group!   CKBA Athabasca CKSQ Stettler CJPR Blairemore CHLW St. Paul CIBQ Brooks CKKY Wainwright CKDQ Drumheller CFOK Westlock CKVH High Prairie CKJR Wetaskiwin CKWA Slave Lake 106.1FM Airdrie  95.3FM Cochrane & The MD of Rockyview.  790-CFCW Camrose Hinton Whitecourt We can also hear Let's Go Outdoors through these other great sites:  www.myoutdoortv.com  The Outdoor Trail with Jim Ferguson: www.gaot.net/ You can listen to this weeks program at www.letsgooutdoorsradio.com  See you on the radio! Let's Go Outdoors would not be possible without the support of the following Sponsors and advertisers: AFGA — www.afga.org Argo Distributor - www.argoatv.co Canadian National Sportsmen's Show - www.sportshows.ca The Alberta Off Highway Vehicle Association - www.aohva.com Sustainable Resource Development - Fish and Wildlife Division Sustainable Resource Development - Wildfire Division The Alberta Conservation Association - www.ab-conservation.com Mayfield Toyota Safari Club International - Northern Alberta Chapter   LET'S GO OUTDOORS VIGNETTES: V1: HUNTING FOR TOMORROW  2.21 MB V2: PROVINCIAL HUNTING DAY VIDEO   2.20 MB V3: HFT MINISTERS TAG    2.18 MB V4: HFT ECONOMICS 1    2.21 MB V5: WOMEN'S OUTDOOR PROGRAM  2.20 MB V6: HFT ECONOMICS 2  2.21 MB   For further information please contact:  Michael Short Producer/Host Let's Go Outdoors Short Communication Services 780-987-0030 office         780-441-9433 cell www.letsgooutdoorsradio.com   ONLINE HUNTER EDUCATION SYSTEM   The AHEIA on Line Hunter Education system is up and running and can be accessed via our website. The direct link is: http://www.aheia.com/cart_builder.cfm?ProductID=18658  Visit our web site at www.aheia.com and click on the "Education" box in the lower right corner of the screen.  For those rushing to be certified by the hunting season and unable to find a class that suits them, this will provide them an acceptable option. See below for a brief summary.  Online Hunter Education Certification This comprehensive, easy-to-use online hunter certification program covers important hunting topics, including;  Module 1 -   Role of Hunter Module 2 -   Hunting Ethics Module 3 -   Wildlife Management & Conservation Module 4 -   Wildlife Identification Module 5 -   Clothing & Equipment Module 6 -   Firearms Module 7 -   Bow Hunting Module 8 -   Survival Module 9 -   Field Techniques Module 10 - First Aid Module 11 - Hypothermia Module 12 - Legal Responsibilities Module 13 - Physical Fitness Final Exam  This course is a Provincial requirement for all first time hunter’s in Alberta and as such complete certification is required with an 80% pass mark on the final exam.  Certificates will be issued by mail upon successful completion of the program.  This online course may be taken from any internet enabled computer and can be paused and returned to at any time.              HUNTER EDUCATION & FIREARMS TRAINING If you or anyone you are associated with needs to be certified in the Conservation Hunter Education program or the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, please don't hesitate to contact us.   The classes scheduled at our centres are available on our website at the following link: http://www.aheia.com/serve_content.cfm?Page=Education.   Once there, select the location most suitable to you and the details on the next class are listed for your review.  If you are looking for an instructor outside one of our centres you can do a search by name or by location for the Canadian Firearms Safety Courses or for Hunter Education. Visit this link on our website for these detailed lists: http://www.aheia.com/serve_content.cfm?Page=Instructor%20Lists  In addition to the training outlined above, we successfully instituted the "on-line" training program last fall and it has proven to be a huge help in getting people certified in time for the season. Please read the attached flyer describing this new method of program delivery or you can go directly to that area of our web site for this training by visiting this link: http://www.aheia.com/cart_builder.cfm?ProductID=18658  If none of the above options for certification are applicable to you, please feel free to contact any of our centres and request more information on the "Home Study" program.  Also, many of you have asked for exams to test your readiness for the Canadian Firearms Safety training. You expressly asked us to provide you with an opportunity to test your knowledge to see if you were able to try the challenge test for certification. While we can not give you the test questions for the practical exam we can help you by testing your general firearms knowledge and preparedness for the tests - this sample test does not take the place of the written test component of the CFSC. However, this series of sample style exam questions is designed to assist you in your determination of weather you are ready to take the challenge or weather you would be best suited to take the full course. Please see the attached flyer describing this new service or you can visit the direct links on our web site at: http://www.aheia.com/cfsc-challenge-exam  or at: http://www.aheia.com/cart_builder.cfm?ProductID=26257  Hopefully the above information equips you and your associates with at least one method of becoming certified to enjoy Alberta's great outdoors this coming hunting season. As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact any of our Alberta Hunter Education Instructors' Association Centres.   Edmonton Conservation Education Centre for Excellence #88, 4003 - 98th Street Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6M8 For more information contact: 780-466-6682 or 1-866-282-4342 edmontoninfo@aheia.com www.aheia.com  Calgary Conservation Education Centre for Excellence 911 Sylvestor Cres. S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2W 0R8 For more information contact: 403-252-8474 or 1-866-852-4342 info@aheia.com www.aheia.com  CFSC Online Study PDF 239 kb Online Study Poster PDF 285 kb         HUNTING & FISHING WEBSITE Alberta's best hunting and fishing info can be found at My Wild Alberta The Government of Alberta launched My Wild Alberta (http://www.mywildalberta.com), a website bringing together the best information for and from Alberta’s hunting and fishing community. “This new website will be the first stop for hunters and anglers in Alberta,” said Ted Morton, Minister of Sustainable Resource Development. “Hunters and anglers are our partners in wildlife conservation and habitat management. Through My Wild Alberta, we can work together to build a stronger hunting and fishing culture in this province.” My Wild Alberta is a joint initiative between Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, the Alberta Conservation Association, the Alberta Fish and Game Association, Alberta Outdoorsmen magazine, the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Hunting for Tomorrow, the Alberta Trappers Association and Trout Unlimited Canada. My Wild Alberta features hunting and fishing information, as well as a discussion board, events calendar, stories, videos, Alberta’s hunting and fishing regulations, and links to the Government of Alberta’s online licensing site, https://www.albertarelm.com. It will also highlight key initiatives and programs of the stakeholder organizations. Media enquiries may be directed to: Mike Jenkinson Communications Alberta Sustainable Resource Development 780-427-8636 Public enquiries may be directed to: Information Centre Alberta Sustainable Resource Development 1-877-944-0313 To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.       Access For Hunting           Undersubscribed Licenses AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATION  Phone 1-900-451-3729  $1.25 per minute       AFGA WeBSITE HIGHLIGHTING PUBLIC & STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT INFORMATION Reaching out to Alberta Environment's Stakeholders Alberta Environment encourages active participation of all Albertans to steward our land, air and water. In order to engage early and have meaningful public and stakeholder involvement, Alberta Environment has launched a new website called: "Getting Involved: Initiatives" This site provides a one-stop location where information on current, future and past public and stakeholder involvement initiatives are listed. Visit the site at http://www.environment.gov.ab.ca/stakeholder   Canada's only hunting and fishing television network Subscribe to the only network dedicated 24-hours a day, seven days a week to every single aspect of hunting and fishing. Wild TV provides a daily escape for Canada's more than eight million hunting and fishing enthusiasts, with a programming lineup that covers all aspects of the outdoors. For more information, contact: Affiliate and Content Distribution Ryan Kohler Vice President Wild TV Inc. 780-628-2335 - Direct 780-444-1512 -Main ryan.kohler@wildtv.ca Programming Scott Stirling VP Programming Wild TV Inc. 403-813-7977 - Direct 780-628-2335 - Main scott.stirling@wildtv.ca     HUNTING & FISHING LICENSING ONLINE   As you are likely aware, a portion of the funds from the WIN renewals ($4.00 to $8.00 increase) have been used to expand the hunting and fishing licensing system to the internet.  This expansion started in December 2004 and will continue to be expanded and developed on an ongoing basis.  This system is now on-line and you may visit the site at  www.albertarelm.com   The site allows the WIN card holder to log in using their WIN number and the appropriate identification information that they used to purchase this WIN card (drivers license, health care, etc.)  Once in the site the WIN card holder can review historical draw information over the past five years and, when functional, will be able to check for their draw results.  The system allows the inquirer to sort their information in a variety of ways (by year, by species, by priority, etc.)   The system is easy to navigate and understand and will be a valuable resource to WIN card holders. We encourage you to visit this new web-site.   HUNTING SHOWS FEATURING "CANADA in the ROUGH" Here is some great news about a series of hunting shows that are being featured in Canada.  These shows are aired on Global TV: Sunday mornings at 7:30 a.m. They are also aired on Wild TV: Mondays @ 4:00 am Fridays @ 7:00 pm Saturdays @ 3:30am     SCI GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE The Northern Alberta Chapter of Safari Club International has initiated a grant review process every year.  If you or organization that you are affiliated with is interested in applying for funding from the NAC-SCI please check out the application guidelines and forms at our web site … http://www.sci-northern.ab.ca/index.htm   ABA BULLETIN The new ABA Bulletins will feature up to the minute information on a multitude of different topics relating to archery, hunting and bowhunting issues and what the ABA is up to.  These bulletins are produced by ABA executive, committee chairpersons, members and representatives. Bulletins will be posted under the ABA Section of the HFTF Member Organizations Page as well as on the ABA website.   EHUNT.ca & HFTF EHunt.ca is the only Canadian Outdoors Marketplace The staff at eHunt.ca are committed to helping associations, foundations and other organizations raise money for the outdoors enthusiast.  They go to the extreme to make sure that only outdoors related products are listed on eHunt.ca to make it a place that the outdoorsman or woman can go to find the goods that they are looking for.   SUSTAINABLE  E-NEWS   Visit www.iwmc.org/newsletter/newsletter.htm for online versions of the IWMC eNewsletter in both DOC and PDF formats. www.iwmc.org     www.bowzone.ca Canada's Largest Archery and Bow Hunting Resource 207-40 Elizabeth Street, Okotoks, Alberta, CANADA   T0L 1T0     MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS In Alberta, we are fortunate to have so many dedicated organizations working on our behalf.  We have had a number of inquiries about memberships and renewals with various organizations, so we would just like to remind you that memberships and renewals are due now. Please do your part by showing YOUR support with your various membership purchases.
Hunting For Tomorrow Foundation Kelly Semple, Executive Director #88, 4003 - 98th Street Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6M8 Phone: 780-462-2444 Email: ksemple@huntingfortomorrow.com If you encounter any problems with this site, please contact Kelly Semple. © 2002 HUNTING FOR TOMORROW FOUNDATION   This page was last updated  March 05, 2010