Nathan Coombs will present an update on the DFO Lamprey Control Program at our January General Membership Meeting, at 7:30, at the SJI Conservation Centre, 1802 Twentieth Side Road. Nathan will be presenting a refreshing and positive perspective on recent news reports about an increase in lamprey numbers in the Great Lakes. This is a very timely topic, so please join us! A free event, open to the public. A regular business meeting will follow.
Category: Announcements
November General Membership Meeting rescheduled
A reminder: The November General Membership Meeting has been rescheduled to November 21st. Reg Perry will be the speaker. His presentation is about Muzzleloader Hunting. All are welcome.
ANNUAL FIRESIDE CHAT WITH THE MNRF TOMORROW!
The MNRF now has staff available to attend our annual August Fireside Chat. Please plan to attend at 7:30 at the Conservation Centre. The Club will be serving sausages and burgers on a bun and the fire will be lit. Bring a chair if you prefer that to a bench seat. Bring a beverage of your choice and come with your questions about hunting, angling, wildlife and/or conservation. All members and guests are welcome.
Steve Chong, Fisheries Assessment Biologist, Upper Great Lakes Management Unit, MNRF
Steve Chong, Fisheries Assessment Biologist, Upper Great Lakes Management Unit, MNRF, is the speaker of the evening. He will provide an update on changes observed in the St Mary’s River fishery since 2018: Creel of the Recreational Fishery, Fish Community Index Netting Survey, Invasive Species Monitoring and also information about a Walleye Acoustic Tagging Project. Members, guests and public are welcome.
Steve is first on the agenda at 7:30 p.m. After a short break, the regular meeting will follow.
OFAH ZONE D MEETING SATURDAY MAY 11
The spring OFAH Zone D meeting is being hosted by the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers on Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Conservation Centre. Lunch is provided. Club members, this is an opportunity that you won’t want to miss. Come to learn, to meet members of other Clubs in the region and to get updates on the latest regulations, best practices and arising issues.
Join us for the 2024 Wild Turkey Contest!
Register By Midnight April 24, 2024
SAFE FOOD HANDLING COURSE FOR MEMBERS
A Safe Food Handling course is being offered by Algoma Public Health to members of the SJI Hunters and Anglers who wish to certify or recertify. The fee is $35.00 or $15.00 respectively. The fee will be covered by the Club. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Club and for members individually.
The course will run for a full day, Thursday April 4th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please call Neil Caughill to register: 705 246 2581
General Membership Meeting, March 14th at 7:30 p.m.
Hunters and Anglers March General Meeting, Thursday, March 14th at 7:30 p.m., will begin with a very interesting presentation! Dr. Quentin Guinard of the Canadian Forest Service will speak about how animals see. His research has revealed that different species see differently and that predators see the world differently than prey. Everyone is welcome. The general business meeting will follow the presentation.
