GOABC advocates for science-based wildlife management and wants decision-makers to value wildlife and their habitat in land use decisions. There are many factors to consider and decisions are often made to grow the economy but if we put a higher value on wildlife, including grizzly bears, we will see their population continue to be healthy and grow.
Guide outfitters often live within their guide territory and have extensive knowledge on habitat conditions, predator-prey relationships, and the overall ecosystem in which they operate. We believe in sustainable use and are often witness the changes in species populations first. Our on-the-ground knowledge indicates that the grizzly bear populations are healthy and growing. We are seeing bears in greater densities in areas where we have not seen them in generations.
Who Cares?
Guide outfitters have a responsibility for the stewardship of wildlife populations in BC and take great care in conservation efforts.
Our Role in Conservation
GOABC advocates for science-based wildlife management and wants decision-makers to value wildlife and their habitat in land use decisions. There are many factors to consider
Wildlife Stewardship
Hunters and outfitters care about wildlife and take a long-term approach to its management. They also invest thousands of volunteer hours into initiatives that benefit wildlife and its habitat.
Fair Chase Food Program
People are becoming increasingly concerned about the number of miles between soil and plate, pesticides on their produce, and hormones in their meat.
Wildlife Conservation Fee
The Wildlife Conservation Fee (WCF) was established by GOABC to help ensure that non-residents will continue to have the opportunity to hunt in British Columbia.
Wildlife DNA Collection Program
Many wildlife managers are experiencing limitations that prevent them from securing the data they need. The GOABC wants to help provide citizen science to improve population data.
Economic Impact
The Canadian Federation of Outfitter Associations (CFOA) is proud to unveil the results of the first-ever study on the economics of Canada’s outfitting industry.