2025 Board of Directors Election

Darlene Clark was a city girl introduced to what the outdoors has to offer by her husband who was an avid outdoorsman, she is now an experience hunter and trapper, who enjoys fishing and all aspects of the outdoors.

She has several decades of experience with the BCWF and values the opportunity to be a voice for the hunters and anglers to ensure that future generations can enjoy the opportunity to hung and fish.

Presently, Darlene gives back to fish and wildlife by her involvement in organizations supporting hunting, fishing and trapping as a Director with the BC Trappers Association, President of the Vancouver Island Trappers Association as well sits on the Vancouver Island Regional Wildlife Advisory Committee, and is the Wildlife Chair and is one of the Access Chairs for BCWF Region One.​

She has been involved in and supported the BCWF in many ways over the years as a Regional President, Becoming an Outdoor Woman Coordinator, an elected BCWF Director and is currently a BCWF Vice President and the CORE Committee Chair.

She feels she has lots more to offer and would appreciate your support to continue on the BCWF Executive/Board of Directors.

Alli was born and raised in Victoria on Vancouver Island, where she developed a deep passion for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and brings over six years of experience in accounting, management, and communication. Eager to merge her professional expertise with her love for the outdoors, she is committed to becoming more involved in our conservation community.​

Having served as Treasurer over the past year, Alli is pleased to put her name forward for consideration once again. She previously held the Treasurer position with the Island Rangers Society and recently joined the BCCF as a Director. As both a hunter and angler, she strongly believes in the Federation’s mission and has deepened her understanding of outdoor-focused organizations.

This past year has been a valuable learning experience, and she now feels even more confident in her role. Alli looks forward to the opportunity to continue contributing as Treasurer and appreciates your support.

Currently, I serve as a BCWF Director, Access chair, Fishing Forever chair, and the designated representative for the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC. In addition, I am on the ORC reconciliation committee.

In 2022 I helped establish the BCWF Fishing Forever committee and developed the Terms of Reference. I also have worked with BCWF staff members in writing grant applications for Fishing Forever funding. As well I worked with BCWF staff members to develop the Fishing Forever manual.

I have been working to expand the Fishing Forever program. In 2023 the Campbell River Fish & Wildlife Association hosted it’s first event. In 2024 Lake Windermere & District Rod & Gun Club hosted their very first ice fishing event. I am looking forward to the Vanderhoof Fish & Game Club and Endako Rod & Gun Club working together to reestablishing the event in Vanderhoof. Also, I am establishing an event in the Cranbrook area.

I am a member of the Lake Windermere & District Rod & Gun Club, a life member with Ridgedale Rod and Gun Club. I am the East Kootenay Wildlife Association (Region 4E) representative for the Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society to which I currently serving as the Chairperson.

My previous accomplishments include assisting to establish the Off-Road Vehicles Act. I was part of the Off-Road Vehicle Joint Advisory Group (ORV JAG) representing the BCWF. I was also the BCWF designated representative for the Provincial Trails Advisory board (PTAB). I am the previous Treasure for the East Kootenay Wildlife Association (Region 4E). Additionally, I have assisted Neil Fletcher with wetlands projects, helped coordinated Kidz Go Wild Camps with Chris Lim and promote the National Archery in Schools program (NASP). Furthermore, in 2017 I received an award from the BCWF President for outstanding volunteer achievement.

Like many BCWF members I have been a hunter, angler, and outdoor enthusiast for decades. We’ve witnessed many changes—some good, but many concerning. Like others in our community, I worry about the outdoor environment we are leaving for future generations.

I still remember my first sighting of red and green sockeye from a canoe with my dad on the Blackwater River in 1967. That experience led to a lifelong passion for moose hunting, fly fishing, and unforgettable fly-in and horse-pack hunts. I’ve been fortunate to introduce others to this way of life, but I fear that future generations may not have the same opportunities.​​

That concern for future generations is why I began volunteering for the BCWF—and why I want to continue serving as a director.​​

Before retiring, I ran construction and real estate businesses in Canada and the U.S., and acquired many  skills along the way.  As a current BCWF director, I have chaired the Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee, while also serving on the Governance Committee and previously on the Finance Committee. I am committed to making BCWF as effective as possible in achieving our goals: abundant fish, wildlife, and habitat, along with continued access for all British Columbians.​​

A strong and focused BCWF is essential to achieving these goals. I believe my business and leadership experience, combined with my deep commitment to conservation, will allow me to make a meaningful contribution to the organization.  We made some important changes the last few years but we still have much work to do.  I ask for your support to get that work completed.

I’m a retired CPA who has had a passion for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors since I was a youngster. I’ve been a BCWF member for about 45 years.

I recently completed a two-year term as an elected Director, with the past 8 months as Interim President. Prior to that, I was Regional President for the Okanagan for 4 years. I’ve served on several BCWF committees, including Strategic Planning, Wildlife, and Governance, and have served on the Finance Committee for several years. I’ve also served on many regional and club level committees.

My family has been involved in conservation for decades, with my father volunteering for the local fish and game club as far back as the 1950’s. At the club level, I served on the Oceola Fish and Game Club board for 8 years, and helped manage rapid growth of our membership base of over 400%. I was awarded an Honourary Life Membership to the Oceola Club for my service in the conservation field. My wife Barbara has also served on the Board of Directors for our club, region, and the provincial BCWF.

Regionally, I’ve spearheaded conservation initiatives by chairing the Fishing and Hunting Advisory Committee, Wildlife Committee, and Wilderness Watch Committee. I’ve volunteered my time in the SIMDeer and Southern BC Cougar Projects as well. I help chair a Chronic Wasting Disease Committee to bring awareness of the threat of CWD through presentations at several clubs and the development of a better head sampling program in the Okanagan.

I’ve also spent considerable time meeting with our elected MLA’s, MP’s, and Municipal politicians on behalf of our membership. The relationships that I’ve developed with my elected officials on behalf of the BCWF have resulted in an open door policy with them, of which I’m very appreciative.

I believe the BCWF needs to enhance our appeal to a younger demographic, and would love the opportunity to use my 40+ years of business experience to help market the organization to those who are the future of conservation. Working with our clubs to understand and solve the concerns they have with aging demographics is a top priority for me.

I enjoy the interaction of the Federation’s Board of Directors, and respectfully ask for your support so that I can help protect our hunting, fishing, and sport shooting heritage for generations to come.

I’m a retired Firefighter Captain with over 33 years of service. During that time, I served on our union board as both President and Secretary and taught first responder courses to new recruits and community members. Safety, preparedness, and standing up for others are part of who I am.

I’ve spent years volunteering on boards, including North Coast Community Services (first as Director, then President) and the Prince Rupert Rod and Gun Club, where I currently serve as Treasurer. I help keep the finances straight, support firearms education, and back efforts to promote responsible hunting and shooting.

I’m a lifelong outdoorsman who believes in passing on what we know to the next generation. Youth mentorship, conservation, and protecting access to our land, water, and wildlife matter to me. I support BCWF’s work defending our rights, our gear, and our way of life – especially for those of us in Northern and Coastal BC, where things aren’t always as simple or well-funded as they are in the Lower Mainland.

If elected, I’ll show up, speak up, and do the work. I’m ready to sit on a committee, support events, and be a strong voice for our part of the province.