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Where Science Meets Boots-on-the-Ground: GOABC’s Wildlife Forums GOABC’s stewardship work hasn’t only happened in the field—it’s also happened around the table. Over the years, we’ve brought together guide outfitters, government, First Nations, biologists, wildlife managers, and conservation leaders to tackle complex issues with a shared goal: science-based wildlife management and practical recommendations for British Columbia. […]
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The Outfitter’s Bookshelf: Stories From the People Who Lived It That Some May Follow Leo Rutledge • A cornerstone history of guide outfitting in British Columbia, published by GOABC. (out of print) Gerry, Get Your Gun Gerry Bracewell • Memoir of a trailblazer: hunting guide, outfitter, rancher, and community builder. Find a copy […]
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We also like to have fun. GOABC conventions are also known for being FUN. Over the years we have had skits, lip-sync battles (before they were trendy), fashion shows, a ventriloquist, a hypnotist, a magician, Vernon’s own Lee Dinwoodie and international country music star, Craig Morgan. Few photos exist of the early entertainment… if you […]
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Leading the Way: 60 Years of GOABC Presidents The President’s role isn’t just a title—it’s service. It’s the after-hours phone calls, the calm in the middle of conflict, and the steady public voice that represents members when the spotlight is brightest. Through changing times and tough decisions, GOABC Presidents have helped protect unity, uphold professionalism, […]
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“GOABC at 60: Building the Future on the Strength of Our Story” Two Guide Schools That Helped Shape BC’s Outfitting Industry Long before online courses and modern certification programs, GOABC and its partners were already working to build skills, safety, and professionalism in the guide outfitting community. 1) The Prince George Guide Upgrading School (1970–1972) […]
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“GOABC at 60: Building the Future on the Strength of Our Story” 10 years later our magazine underwent a rebranding to “better represent all of you who hunt with the various members of the fine organization known a the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC).” *Side note the GOABC office has now moved to […]
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“GOABC at 60: Building the Future on the Strength of Our Story” In 1995 we made a significant change to our publication. We went from producing Western Guidelines to B.C. Hunter Magazine. Below is the first column from our new Executive Editor- Jim Shockey.
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“GOABC at 60: Building the Future on the Strength of Our Story” Did you know? Since 1996 GOABC members have won the Wild Sheep Foundation’s Golata Award 14 times. The award recognizes a North American Outfitter whose entire career exemplifies the honour and dignity of the outfitting profession – proof that GOABC members are respected […]
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“GOABC at 60: Building the Future on the Strength of Our Story” Did you know that since 1988 BC outfitters have won the Safari Club International’s Professional Hunter Award 14 times. 1983 – Gary Powell 1996 – Garry Vince 1999 – Myles Bradford 2003 – Dave Wiens 2009 – Jim Shockey 2010 – Eric Mikkelson […]
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“GOABC at 60: Building the Future on the Strength of Our Story” Next up we present: Gary Powell. Northern outfitter, husband to Olive and co-founder of the Hudson’s Hope Guide Outfitter Museum.