Learn To Hunt and Fish Series
The knowledge you need to bridge the gap between CORE and the great outdoors
Have you ever wanted to take that plunge into the outdoors to join the ranks of sourcing the cleanest proteins available as a hunter? Perhaps you already have your hunting license, and are looking for some tips and tricks, and to fill some gaps in your knowledge.
Ever wanted to chuck a line into a lake but have no idea where to start?
The new B.C. Wildlife Federation Learn to Hunt and Fish Series is for you.
Episodes will cover everything from virtual sessions with the BC Conservation Officer Service that touch on common infractions in the backcountry, and how you can avoid them- to learning how to hunt turkey, as well as how to fish for kokanee, and more!
A BCWF membership gets you free access to all episodes of the Learn to Hunt and Fish Series! Presentations are $30 an episode (except those offered by the BC Conservation Officer Service, and our first “Biology of a Trout Lake with Brian Chan” presentation, which are free to all)
$56 for a membership for a year gets you live access to all episodes, as well as the ability to replay them at your convenience if you missed one! Get yours today at bcwf.bc.ca/membership!
Note: You must be an active BCWF member prior to the session to be able to access it for free. No refunds will be provided for joining after an episode has occurred.
Upcoming Events
Learn to Flyfish with Brian Chan: How to Fish Shrimp and Leeches
Brian Chan of Riseform Flyfishing Ventures presents Lesson 7 in our Learn to Flyfish series, “How to Fish Shrimp and Leeches”
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 7:00pm PST via Zoom
Freshwater shrimp or scuds are the “bread & butter” food source of trout in productive still waters. The presence of shrimp in a lake indicates nutrient rich water and the potential for growing large fish. Leeches are an opportunistic food source that fish will eat in both juvenile and adult life stages. These aquatic segmented worms are highly sought out by trout at all times of the open water season but are particularly important food sources in the early spring and late fall periods.
Learn to Fish: Freshwater Fisheries with Mike Gass
Mike Gass from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. presents “Learn to Fish: Freshwater Fisheries”
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 7:00pm PST via Zoom
Mike Gass from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of British Columbia will join us to talk about a bunch of fun topics, including how your license dollars are allocated, and how the over 800 lakes that are stocked in BC make an accessible fishery for everyone.
Learn to Fish: An Introduction for Women Anglers by Beverly Rice and Sarah Bellows
Beverly Rice and Sarah Bellows present “Learn to Fish: An Introduction for Women Anglers”Learn to Hunt: How to Get Your BC Hunting License
Missed an Episode? Catch up online!
BCWF members can log into the member portal on our site to watch past episodes of the Learn to Hunt and Fish Series. The first time you log in, you will have to register and create an account, which will be linked to your membership.
If you have technical difficulties using the member portal, please contact advocacy@bcwf.bc.ca.
Episodes hosted in the member portal include:
The “Learn to Flyfish” series, hosted by Brian Chan of Riseform Flyfishing Ventures:
| Title: | Presenter: | Original Air Date: |
| Learn to Flyfish 1: Biology of a Trout Lake | Brian Chan, Riseform Flyfishing Ventures | February 13, 2023 |
| Learn to Flyfish 2: Introduction to Common Trout Food Sources and Provincial Stocking Program | Brian Chan, Riseform Flyfishing Ventures | March 23, 2023 |
| Learn to Flyfish 3: Gearing Up for Lake Flyfishing | Brian Chan, Riseform Flyfishing Ventures | April 3, 2023 |
| Learn to Flyfish 4: How to Fish Chironomids | Brian Chan, Riseform Flyfishing Ventures | April 12, 2023 |
| Learn to Flyfish 5: How to Fish Mayflies and Damselflies | Brian Chan, Riseform Flyfishing Ventures | May 31, 2023 |
| Learn to Flyfish 6: How to Fish Caddisflies and Dragonflies | Brian Chan, Riseform Flyfishing Ventures | June 5, 2023 |
The Learn to Hunt Series:
| Title: | Presenter: | Original Air Date: |
| Learn to Hunt: Turkey | Mark Hall, the Hunter Conservationist | March 15, 2023 |
| Learn to Hunt: Black Bears | Dylan Eyers, Eat Wild | April 5, 2023 |
| Learn to Hunt: Elk Hunting Basics | TJ Schwanky, Outdoor Quest | May 2, 2023 |
| Learn to Hunt: Before the Hunt | Jeremy Pauls, BC Conservation Officer Service | May 15, 2023 |
The Learn to Fish Series:
| Title: | Presenter: | Original Air Date: |
| Learn to Fish: The Basics of Kokanee Fishing | Danny Coyne, Freelance Outdoor Writer | April 17, 2023 |
