Alternate Prey Theory and Mountain Caribou
In British Columbia biologists and stakeholders are focusing on the causes for declining woodland caribou herds.
Politics Trumps Science in BC’s Grizzly Bear Decision
This morning the provincial government announced the complete ban on grizzly bear hunting in British Columbia (BC).
More Bad News for Rural BC
The bad news for rural BC continues to roll out, with a politically motivated announcement closing grizzly bear hunting in BC, effective November 30th, 2017.
Politics Trump Science in British Columbia Grizzly Bear Hunting Ban
Sustainable management of wildlife in British Columbia was sucker-punched this week when the Provincial government announced the closure of grizzly bear hunting.
GOABC Joins the Jurassic Classic
The “Jurassic Classic” is proud to announce that the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia has stepped on board this collaborative fundraising project
Conservation at Work
Hunters and outfitters care about wildlife and take a long-term approach to their management. We also invest thousands of volunteer hours for initiatives that will benefit wildlife or their habitat.
Grizzly Bear Management Program
The Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC) is proud to release a grizzly bear management paper that is intended to provide some facts to an emotional debate.
Guide Outfitters Mark 23rd Annual Meat Donation
GUIDE OUTFITTERS MARK 23rd ANNUAL MEAT DONATION Since the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia’s (GOABC) meat donation program was first started in 1993, it has delivered more than 500,000 pounds of game meat to families in need and local organizations...
Shane Mahoney speaks at Premier’s BC Natural Resource Forum
SHANE MAHONEY SPEAKS AT PREMIER'S BC NATURAL RESOURCE FORUM Shane Mahoney was the keynote speaker at the annual Premier’s BC Natural Resource Forum Dinner, Tuesday night, January 19, 2016 in Prince George. His message to the leaders of Industry, First Nations...
GOABC applauds the Morris Report
The GOABC applauds the efforts of former FLNRO Parliamentary Secretary Mike Morris for his report Getting the Balance Right: Improving Wildlife Habitat Management in British Columbia.
GOABC commits $250,000 to Wildlife Stewardship
Today the GOABC announces a 5-year, $250,000 commitment to a new provincial Wildlife Stewardship Partner Program, demonstrating the role of the hunter conservationist in wildlife management.
GOABC Supports Wild Harvest Initiative
The Wild Harvest Initiative is a multi-year project designed to accurately measure the biomass of wild protein harvested by hunters and anglers in the United States and Canada.
GOABC Hosts Guide Outfitting Workshop for First Nations
On June 23, 2015 the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC) hosted their first summit with First Nations on guide outfitting and the economic opportunities within the guide outfitting industry.
Conservation Organization Donates Game Meat to Charity
Since the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia’s (GOABC) Fair Chase Food Program was first started in 1993, it has delivered more than 500,000 pounds of game meat to families in need and local charities throughout British Columbia.
Landscape Change and Trophy Hunting
On June 18-19, 2014, the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC) hosted its second successful International Wildlife Management Symposium in Richmond, BC. The theme for the event was Stewardship in Action.
Craig Morgan to Perform at GOABC Convention
The Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC) is pleased to present country musician Craig Morgan in concert on Friday, March 28, 2014 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
2014 Meat Donation Program
Since the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia’s (GOABC) Meat Donation Program was first started in 1993, it has delivered more than 500,000 pounds of game meat to families in need and local charities throughout British Columbia.