Youth Hunter/Angler Skills Workshops
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, Wildlife Division, partners with local Rod and Gun Clubs to offer hunting/angling skills workshops and events for youth age 12 to 17. These events provide youth with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in a safe environment with qualified instructors and volunteers. Youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Events for 2021 will be announced at a later date.
Youth Dream Adventure Newfoundland and Labrador
The Atlantic Provinces Youth Hunting and Fishing Exchange was established in 2001 (following a resolution during the North American Symposium on Hunting Heritage to act on youth recruitment and retention initiatives), the Youth Hunting and Fishing Exchange Program was a collaborative initiative of all four Atlantic Canadian Provinces to encourage youth participation in hunting and fishing and for youth to gain greater knowledge about conservation and wildlife management issues in their local area.
Increased interest in focusing on homegrown opportunities coupled with current COVID guidelines and travel restrictions lead to an evolution in the program to a ‘Dream Adventure’ as an chance for youth to engage with local experts in outdoor pursuits (angling, hunting, etc.) that they may not otherwise have opportunity to experience. These experiences would help develop interest and involvement in these activities and offer skills development at the same time.
A youth winner (aged 12-17) is chosen by random draw from all those who have participated in the provincial Firearms Safety/Hunter Education Course or other outdoor skills events sanctioned by the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources each year.
Significant support has been received for this program each year including consistent support from the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association and individual outfitters, the Newfoundland and Labrador Trappers Association and Conservation Officers Association, Rod and Gun Clubs and local businesses.
2020 Youth Dream Adventure
The first Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Dream Adventure was a success in 2020. Our winner, 15 year old Skye Moyles and her Dad Tony from Lewisporte had a great trip to Hunt River in Labrador with Atlantic Rivers Outfitting Company and Loop Tackle with some local experience in the Happy Valley Goose Bay area on their way through.
Conditions were tough and the fishing was hard, but Skye pushed through her blisters and successfully landed nice fish; even earning the head of the lodge table for the largest fish of the day on one occasion.
Thanks to our 2020 Sponsors
- Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, Wildlife Division
- Atlantic Rivers Outfitting Company/Loop Tackle
- Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association
- Newfoundland and Labrador Trappers Association
- Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association
- Friends of Salmonier Nature Park
- St. John’s Rod and Gun Club
- Newfoundland and Labrador Conservation Officers Association
- Notre Dame Rod and Gun
- Barnes Sporting Goods
- Blue Ridge Inc.
For more information, contact:
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Wildlife Division
P.O. Box 2007
Corner Brook, NL A2H 7S1
Ph: 637-2006 or email: nathanspence@gov.nl.ca
Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW)
BOW Program Offers Women Opportunity to Expand Outdoor Skills
Are you interested in gaining confidence in outdoor pursuits and getting more in tune with our natural environment? The goal of the BOW program is to provide women (aged 18 and over) the opportunity to learn skills that will encourage them to participate in outdoor recreational pursuits. Participants learn and improve their outdoor skills with the guidance of experienced and enthusiastic instructors in a non-threatening, comfortable atmosphere. All classes are at an introductory level and all equipment is provided. BOW is for women of all ages and fitness levels.
Becoming an Outdoors Family (BOF)
Becoming an Outdoors Family teaches skills for a lifetime of outdoor recreation. In this COVID safe 1-night camping trip, we’ll introduce you to several outdoor activities, providing all the instruction and equipment you need to try it yourself. During the weekend the whole family will become one with nature with help from our friends at Salmonier Nature Park and Newfoundland’s Provincial Parks.
For more information contact the Salmonier Nature Park at 229-7888 or visit our website at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/ffa/