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SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION JANUARY 2016

January 2016 Month End Mail Out �1

IN THIS ISSUE Mark your calendars! The SWF 87th Convention is February 18-20, 2016

Convention Checklist, Details, Registration Form & Draft Agenda

Photography Contest

Conservation Camp, Habitat Trust Golf & Women’s Outdoor Weekend information

2015 Angling & HK Big Game Awards Banquet

2015 Top Membership Salespeople

Membership Update

NASP news

Habitat Trust & SWF Program Donations

Parting Thoughts - Notes From The SWF

Mark your calendars! The Provincial Angling & Henry Kelsey Big Game Awards Banquet is April 2, 2016

BRANCH MONTH END MAIL OUT To ensure the wildlife legacy left to our children surpasses that which we inherited.

IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS

✓ If you need a last minute hide pick-up, contact Wendy Wingert, Larson Hides Ltd at 306-675-4448 ext. 2 or 306-795-5023.

✓ Inform Central Office of any changes to your executive. We will be listing this in the Convention book.

✓ Note that for new 2016 Memberships, the first Outdoor Canada West Magazine they will receive will be the May/June issue.

✓ Send in the name of your top membership salesperson to Central Office.

✓ Register for the 12th Annual Habitat Trust Golf Tournament (page 16), Conservation Camp (page 12), or the Women’s Outdoor Weekend (page 19)!

✓ Please review the list of branches that have submitted fish for the Provincial Angling Awards on page 7.

✓ Please review the Habitat Trust and SWF Program Donations starting on page 8 and report any omissions or errors to Central Office - branch awards at Convention will be based on these figures!

Josh Gogol - Canora Branch



CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 6 - Wapella Pipestone WF Fundraiser February 6 - Outlook & District WF Awards Banquet

February 6 - Tisdale WF Annual Fundraiser February 11 - Kyle FGL Awards Banquet

February 18-20 - SWF 87th Annual Convention! March 3-6 - Saskatoon WF Sports & Leisure Show

March 5 - Melville FGL Banquet Fundraiser March 5 - Grenfell WF Awards, Fundraiser Banquet & Cabaret Night

March 8 - Moose Jaw WF AGM March 12 - Moose Jaw WF Youth & Family Ice Tournament

March 12 - Fort Qu’Appelle & District WF Wildlife Supper & Dance March 18-19 - Moose Jaw WF Fish Fry

March 19 - Whitesand WF Awards Night & Banquet March 19 - Rocanville WF Fundraiser/Supper

April 2 - SWF Provincial Angling & Henry Kelsey Big Game Awards Banquet April 2 - Willowbrook WF Banquet & Awards

April 2 - Moose Mountain WF Supper & Auction April 3 - Tisdale WF Annual Fish Fry

Be sure to visit the calendar of events page on the website for event details and locations - http://swf.sk.ca/events/

http://swf.sk.ca/events/

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SWF 87th ANNUAL CONVENTION CHECKLISTConvention is just around the corner (February 18-20, 2016)! Are you ready? Have you…

✓Booked your hotel ✓Sent in your registration form ✓Reminded delegates to bring membership cards ✓Emailed or sent your photographs of your branch activities over the past years ✓Gathered your fundraising items, completed the fundraising form, and returned it to Central Office ✓Packed your winning photos with the photographer’s name and branch on the back ✓Gathered hide collection ballots, filled in and pulled apart ✓Reviewed the resolutions and discussed at the branch level

If you are unable to send a representative to the convention, please have the photographs, hide collection ballots and fundraising items delivered to Central Office.

HIDE BALLOTS Please make sure to bring your hide collection ballots (filled in and pulled apart) to convention. If you have any questions, please contact Central Office at 306-692-8812. Six draws will be made at the convention.

CONVENTION FUNDRAISING Once again, we are calling on the generosity of our branches to contribute to our fundraising efforts at the annual convention by donating an item worth $50 or more. All funds raised from this evening go directly to the Habitat Trust Fund, Education and Conservation programs.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Don't forget to bring your photographs to convention! Each branch may submit one per category (Wildlife and Scenery) and the delegates will vote for their favourites. Photos are to be 8 x 10 in (or 8.5 x 11 in) and cannot be framed or matted. Please include the photographer’s name and branch on the back of each photo. The complete set of rules are included on Page 5.

YOUR YEAR IN REVIEW We would like to show everyone at convention all the wonderful things that our branches have been doing all year. Please send us your photos of award banquets, fundraisers, horn scoring, community events, dinners, fishing tournaments or any other event or activity. Please send your photos to [email protected] right away.

TOP MEMBERSHIP SALES Please send in the name of your top membership sales person for 2015 to Central Office. The SWF recognizes these individuals at convention with a small token of our appreciation. This doesn’t cost your branch a thing, and provides a thank you to one of your key members for the volunteer work they do in selling memberships. Even if they are not attending convention, we will still ensure they receive recognition. Email or call Central Office today with the name of your top sales person!

PARADE OF CHEQUES If you want to be included in the parade of cheques at convention, but for some reason cannot send a delegate, please contact Central Office at 306-692-8812 and we will read out your donation.

CALLED VOTE A called vote can be called by any member on any issue at convention. In the case of a called vote, the procedures are, as per the constitution: Every branch is entitled to one vote for the first 50 members or fraction thereof over 15 and one additional vote for every 50 members over the first 50 members up to a maximum of five votes. The number of votes would be based on the membership numbers as of December 31, 2015.

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87th Annual Convention Yorkton, SK - St. Mary’s Cultural Centre February 18-20, 2016

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Registra)on is now open!

Complete the registra)on form (on page 18) and return it to the Yorkton Wildlife Federa)on, Box 1811, Yorkton, SK S3N 3R2 or email it to Barry Signarowski at [email protected].

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Brian Kea7ng, Celebrated Wildlife Expert and Anthropology Professor A celebrated wildlife expert and world traveller, Kea)ng takes audiences on adventures from jungle safaris and mountain climbs, inspiring audiences toward wanderlust and explora)on. For over 20 years, Kea)ng ran the Calgary Zoo’s nature-‐based travel program. Presently, he is the Zoo’s honorary conserva)on advisor to their outreach efforts, and a part-‐)me adjunct assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Calgary. In the media, Kea)ng has hosted a weekly nature column for the CBC, and has been featured on a bi-‐weekly wildlife segment on the Discovery Channel. He is also the director of the documentary Going Wild in Madagascar, which aired worldwide on Discovery HD-‐TV, and the author of five children’s books celebra)ng nature. Kea)ng was named the “Canadian Hero of the Year” award (2006) from Readers Digest Magazine for his global environmental efforts.

Don’t miss the opportunity to @ckle your funny bone too, as comedian Mike McDonald entertains on Saturday Night!

ACCOMMODATIONS: Host Hotel:

Ramada Hotel – 100 Broadway St. E., Yorkton (306-‐783-‐9781) Other Hotels:

Days Inn & Suites – 275 Broadway St. E., Yorkton (306-‐782-‐3112) Holiday Inn Express – 63-‐7th Ave. N., Yorkton (306-‐782-‐9888)

Visit www.swf.sk.ca/87th-‐Annual-‐Conven:on for updates!

http://www.swf.sk.ca/87th-Annual-Convention



http://www.swf.sk.ca/87th-Annual-Convention



Do you love taking pictures? Do you love Saskatchewan’s outdoors? If you have any Saskatchewan wildlife or scenery photos, then this is your chance to be recognized! Submit your photos for the Annual SWF Photo Contest. Photos will be displayed and judged at the upcoming Annual Convention in Yorkton in February. Individuals must submit their photos to their local branch (please check with the branch to find out deadlines), and then each branch submits their top photos at Convention. Branches wishing to enter the photo contest must have the photos there by the first day of Convention and dropped off at the Merchandise Desk.

The following list of rules will be adhered to: 1. Categories: Wildlife (Saskatchewan only, Big Game, Predators, Birds, Fish, etc., no animals in the confines of a

park or game farm, no hunting photos. We are asking for Saskatchewan wildlife in their natural state. Humans not allowed.)

Scenery (Saskatchewan only, humans not allowed) 2. 8 x 10 (or 8.5 x 11) sized photos (color or black and white). 3. Photos must not be framed or matted for display. 4. Photos can be entered only once. 5. Photos will not be accepted from individuals. Entries must be through the local branch and verification from

branch executive must accompany the entry. Branch name, photographer, and address should be on the back of each photo.

6. Competition is for amateur photographers only. Trail camera photos not allowed. 7. Open to all ages. 8. Each branch may enter one photo for each category. The branches will select their entries and monitor the rules

for the provincial competition. 9. Lighting, development, type of film used, will be the choice of the participant. Digital photo enhancement is

limited to cropping, dust removal, and adjusting lighting and color. Any photo layering or combining will not be permitted.

10. Ballots are in the delegate’s kits at Convention.

11. Photos will be numbered for the display.

12. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three in each category at the Saturday night banquet.

13. Winning photographs will be featured on next year's Convention Book, and the top photos in each category may be featured in the Outdoor Canada Magazine, the SWF web site, and/or SWF promotional material.

14. The SWF is not responsible for loss or damage of entries. The SWF will keep all entries, and will return them to the branches at a later date.

SWF ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST



Boggy Creek Wildlife Federation Biggar Wildlife Federation Central Butte Wildlife Federation Creighton Wildlife Federation Cub Hills Wildlife Federation Dirt Hills Wildlife Federation Estevan Wildlife Federation Fort Qu’Appelle Wildlife Federation Kindersley Wildlife Federation Lloydminster & District Fish & Game Assoc Lake Lenore Wildlife Federation Maple Creek Fish & Game League Inc

Melville Fish & Game League Prince Albert Wildlife Federation River Ridge Wildlife Federation Swift Current Wildlife Federation Sturgis Wildlife Federation Tisdale Wildlife Federation Touchwood Hills Wildlife Federation Watson Wildlife Federation Willowbrook Wildlife Federation Yorkton Wildlife Federation

ANGLING AWARDS SUBMISSIONSHave you entered an entry for the Angling Awards? If so, you should see your Branch listed below. If not, please contact

Central Office right away at 306-692-8812 or [email protected].

Susan Detillieux - Bruno Branch





Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation

2015 SWF Program Donations to December 31/15




2015 SWF Program Donations to December 31/15




2015 Habitat Trust Donations to December 31, 2015



CONSERVATION CAMP 2016



2015 TOP MEMBERSHIP SALESPEOPLE!



JANUARY 2016 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Branches should check their totals to this sheet every month. If there are discrepancies between

the two totals, please contact Central Office. New this issue…Active Branch updates!

MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY

Active Branch Since

OTHER 2016 2016 2016 2016

Target Regular Affiliate Actual

2015 Sask Falconry Assoc. 19 10 2 12

2016 SASK. FALCONERS CLUB*** 15 16 12 28

Branches exceeding their 2016 target 3

Regions exceeding their 2016 target 0

Regular Members 5898

Affiliate Members 4769

Provincial Members 70

Corporate Members 4

2016 Memberships to Jan 31, 2016 10,781

2015 Memberships to Jan 31, 2015 11,424

DECREASE -643

Active Branch Since

REGION ONE (28) 2016 2016 2016 2016

Target Regular Affiliate Actual1954 Basin Lake 23 01971 Bruno 213 61 71 1322011 Carrot River 217 10 5 151961 Creighton 205 19 8 271989 Cub Hills 448 163 196 3591967 Cudworth 128 01947 Humboldt 466 01968 La Ronge 151 20 24 441970 Lake Lenore 210 01958 Leask Marcelin 195 71 83 1541957 Lucien Lake 121 01975 Mallard 224 61 68 1291955 Melfort 468 01980 Mistatim 113 39 25 641970 Naiverdale 41 01944 Nipawin 251 38 47 851980 Park View 156 02010 Porcupine 207 01947 Prince Albert 634 160 122 2821954 St.Brieux 35 01977 St.Peters 219 01952 Shellbrook 550 01994 Stony Rapids 33 11 7 181966 Struthers Lake 315 90 90 1801945 Tisdale 752 204 217 4211982 Valley Trails 760 132 108 2401985 Wakaw 14 01976 Weldon 146 13 14 27

Regional 7278 1092 1085 2177

Active Branch Since REGION TWO (17) 2016 2016 2016 2016

Target Regular Affiliate Actual1939 Battlefords 329 118 88 2061987 Beaver River 37 02012 Cater Lake 150 01979 Cut Knife 158 11 16 271992 Dorintosh 80 7 4 111954 Fielding 230 82 67 1491947 Lloydminster 1802 444 121 5652008 Lost Horse Creek 84 01983 Macklin 283 01947 Meadow Lake 162 1 11980 Redberry 136 36 40 761973 St. Walburg 120 01981 Thickwood Hills 233 01980 Turtle River 127 52 29 811951 Unity 157 01947 Wilkie 35 14 4 181972 Witchekan 471 103 83 186

Regional 4606 868 452 1320

*** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded their Membership targets. Congratulations!



JANUARY 2016 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Active Branch

SinceREGION THREE (29) 2016 2016 2016 2016

Target Regular Affiliate Actual1975 Beaver Hills 237 64 45 1091957 Buchanan 125 01957 Canora 277 12 17 291970 Delwood 52 19 27 461979 East Shore 184 60 64 1241990 Endeavor 5 01959 Esterhazy 657 20 15 351980 Foam Lake 351 34 35 691980 Fort Qu'Appelle 120 44 33 771973 Hudson Bay 422 40 31 711947 KAMSACK*** 101 69 83 1521974 Kuroki 211 01966 Langenburg 176 43 37 801986 Leroy 62 01977 Loon Creek 177 10 8 181939 Melville 866 163 106 2691949 Norquay 304 61 70 1311980 Parkland 188 61 56 1171990 Pheasant Creek 69 36 24 601966 Preeceville 314 91 77 1681989 River Ridge 258 25 34 591977 Sturgis 266 63 56 1191990 Timberline 56 10 5 151967 Touchwood Hills 631 143 144 2871980 Valley View 143 41 48 891964 Watson-Englefeld 225 14 12 261980 Whitesand 144 32 43 751988 Willowbrook 572 107 93 2001947 Yorkton 264 41 31 72

Regional 7438 1303 1194 2497

Active Branch Since REGION FOUR (15) 2016 2016 2016 2016

Target Regular Affiliate Actual

1993 Boggy Creek 527 86 75 161

1953 Broadview 189 23 31 541952 Estevan 1048 01970 Grenfell 242 76 90 1661977 Indian Head 206 47 37 842002 Moose Mountain 339 18 18 361987 Radville 112 39 37 761967 Redvers 311 01962 Regina 1180 312 155 4671981 Rocanville 461 188 219 407

1982 Save-A-Goose 503 66 85 151

1990 Souris Moose Creek 213 44 49 931987 Wapella Pipestone 360 114 169 2831968 Wawota 356 72 68 1401950 Weyburn 360 35 28 63

Regional 6403 1120 1061 2181

Active Branch Since

REGION FIVE (18) 2016 2016 2016 2016

Target Regular Affiliate Actual1978 Arm River 40 02016 Bear Hills 15 01947 Biggar 430 57 33 901983 Brightwater Blackstrap 144 60 53 1131961 Central Butte 220 36 25 611971 Eagle Creek 205 38 26 641983 Elbow 106 8 6 141981 Kerrobert 192 59 35 941955 Kindersley 388 01957 Kyle 293 53 63 1161989 Luseland 71 01971 Outlook 310 30 18 481950 ROSETOWN*** 52 35 37 721939 Saskatoon 1705 01980 Snipe Lake 24 02000 Viscount 33 22 9 311993 Watrous 299 56 36 921979 Young 45 0

Regional 4560 454 341 795

*** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded their Membership targets. Congratulations!

Active Branch Since REGION SIX (13) 2016 2016 2016 2016

Target Regular Affiliate Actual1953 Assiniboia 247 86 29 1151988 Buffalo Lake 26 13 3 161965 Deep South 85 01999 Dirt Hills 715 179 101 2801996 Great Sandhills 113 72 26 981953 Maple Creek 290 139 62 2011947 Moose Jaw 628 113 85 1982012 Rockglen 21 01961 Shaunavon 232 95 82 1772001 South Shore 34 01947 Swift Current 656 315 212 5272009 Willow Bunch 34 01987 Wiwa Creek 91 23 22 45

Regional 3172 1035 622 1657



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With an increasing number of Saskatchewan students picking up the bow and participating in the sport of archery, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is adapting its National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).

The SWF has been running the NASP program in Saskatchewan for over eight years, and since 2012, the Provincial tournament has doubled in attendance, with over 700 students participating in 2015.

“In order to better accommodate the growing number of participants, we’re hosting two provincial tournaments this year,” says Education Program Coordinator, Laurel Waldner. “We couldn’t be more excited about offering an expanded program to our students. Having two tournaments, one in the North and one in the South, allows more archers to compete without having to worry about travel and costs.”

Tournament attendance isn’t all that’s growing for the SWF’s NASP program.

As the Education programming continues to grow, the SWF welcomes a new NASP Coordinator, Doug Gibson, to the team this month. Gibson, who is no stranger to archery in the province, will work closely with Laurel Waldner as he manages the NASP program and the over 200 schools and approximately 20,000 students involved in the program. As the NASP coordinator for the Regina Public School Board and a trained archery instructor with a passion for the outdoors, Gibson is a welcome addition to the SWF.

As for the Provincial tournament, the 2017 plan will see the transition of the North and South tournaments into regionals, with the return to one cumulative Provincial event. As in past years, Saskatchewan will proudly send many competitors onto Nationals, and on to join the Canadian All Star team as they compete on the international stage at the World Championships.

“We are proud of the success that NASP has had in Saskatchewan schools,” says Waldner “and we want to showcase the talent of our provincial archers and to support more students as they become involved in the sport.”

To register for the upcoming tournaments, http://nasptournaments.org/.

For more information, contact:

Laurel Waldner Education Program Coordinator, Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation P: 306-692-8812 or [email protected]

Doug Gibson NASP Coordinator, Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation

THE SWF TAKES ‘AIM’ TO IMPROVE ARCHERY IN SASKATCHEWAN

http://nasptournaments.org/


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SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION 87th Annual Convention - Yorkton, SK - February 18-20, 2016

REGISTRATION FORM

TYPE DETAILS EARLY BIRD REGULAR(before Jan. 18) (after Jan. 18)

3-‐Day Registration Includes Thursday evening banquet, Friday and Saturday lunch and evening banquet

$225 $255

2-‐Day Registration Thursday/Friday (includes lunch & banquet) $165 $185Friday/Saturday (includes lunch & banquet) $190 $210

1-‐Day Registration Thursday $90 $100Friday or Saturday $100 $110

Spousal Package 3 evening banquets $80

Guests or non-‐registered delegates Lunch $20Banquet $30

REGISTRATION FEES

DELEGATES REGISTRATIONS REGION: __________ BRANCH: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NAMES MEMBERSHIP NUMBER REGISTRATION FEE

TOTAL A:

ADDITIONAL MEAL TICKETS & SPOUSAL PACKAGES (must be ordered before noon on the day prior)

NAMES MEAL TICKETS REQUIRED FEE

TOTAL B:

PAYMENT: Total A + B = __________________________________________ (enclosed with cheque)

NEW DELEGATE LUNCHEON The following are new delegates and will attend the New Delegate Luncheon on Thursday at 11:15am:

Mail registration & cheque payment to: Yorkton Wildlife Federation, Box 1811, Yorkton, SK S3N 3R2



PARTING THOUGHTS…NOTES FROM THE SWF

ANNUAL BRANCH AWARD PLAQUES Your Annual Branch Award Plaques can be ordered through Central Office - simply send us your order with details, and the date you require them by fax to 306-692-4370 or by email to [email protected].

GREAT WESTERN BREWERY OPPORTUNITY Just a reminder about the Great Western Brewery opportunity for fundraising banquets, fish fries, BBQ’s, and other events for all Branches. For every case of Great Western beer (12-pack) purchased your Branch will receive a $2 rebate and Great Western will contribute $1 to SWF provincial programming. Send your receipts (with only that brand of beer on them) into Central Office and we will send them in.

SASKATCHEWAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION'S 87th ANNUAL CONVENTION

Yorkton, SK February 18, 19, 20, 2016

THEME: OVERCOMING NATURE DEFICIT DISORDER – STEP OUTSIDE

AGENDA WEDNESDAY, February 17, 2016 7:30 p.m. Registration: Ramada Hotel THURSDAY, February 18, 2016 9:00 a.m. Registration desk opens: St. Mary’s Cultural Centre 11:00 a.m. New Delegates Luncheon – Ramada Hotel 1:00 p.m. Opening of 87th Annual Convention -‐ David Pezderic, President, SWF Piper -‐ O Canada

One-‐minute silence in remembrance of SWF members & CAF who have passed away during the last year Welcome from the City of Yorkton – Mayor Bob Maloney Welcome & Directions – Introduction of Guests and Board of Directors -‐ David Pezderic, President, SWF 1:20 p.m. Keynote Address – Brian Keating 1:45 p.m. Minutes of 2015 Convention Adoption of minutes Chairpersons of the Day – Jan Sawchuk & Clark Schultz 1:50 p.m. SWF President’s Opening Remarks -‐ David Pezderic 2:00 p.m. Honourable Herb Cox – Minister of Environment 2:20 p.m. SWF Executive Director’s Report -‐ Darrell Crabbe 2:40 p.m. Education Report – Laurel Waldner, Coordinator 3:00 p.m. Coffee -‐ sponsored by 3:15 p.m. Habitat Trust Report – Darren Newberry, Land Coordinator 4:00 p.m. SWF Finances -‐ Approval of the 2015 Audited Statements 4:20 p.m. Open Question Period – Heath Dreger 4:40 p.m. Resolutions: Chairpersons – Michael Miller & Kelly Kozij 5:15 p.m. Adjourn for the day 6:30 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. Contributions and Membership Awards Banquet: MC -‐ Adam Matichuk Branch & Individual Recognition Awards & Top Membership Sales Presentations -‐ Presenters: Darren Newberry & Laurel Waldner & Tyler Vanstone Tailender Award Presentation Hospitality Room at the Ramada following the evening’s program.

FRIDAY, February 19, 2016 8:25 a.m. Call to Order: Chairpersons – Heath Dreger & Reed Ludwig 8:30 a.m. MOE Enforcement -‐ Kevin Callele, Executive Director, Compliance & Field Services Branch 9:45 a.m. Question Period – Clark Schultz 10:15 a.m. Coffee -‐ sponsored by 10:30 a.m. Ministry of Agriculture – Wally Hoehn – Executive Director Lands Branch 10:50 a.m. Resource Environment Law -‐ Sask Polytechnic – Jillian Moldenhauer and Krista Gulka 11:10 a.m. Communications and Membership – Darby Briggs, Communications Coordinator 11:30 a.m. Presentations for the Site of the 2018 Convention (2017 Convention -‐ Regina) 11:40 a.m. Open Question Period – Clint Chernoff 12:00 noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Call to Order: Chairpersons – Clint Chernoff & Jim Todd 1:00 p.m. Fisheries -‐ Adam Matichuk, SWF Fisheries Coordinator / Tyler Vanstone, SWF Fisheries Technician

- SWF Fisheries Report - Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment – Chris Dunn - Fisheries Management Plan -‐ 5 Year Review - Angler Harvest Regulations – Chad Doherty - Provincial Fish Culture Station -‐ Nelson Bergh - Behavior of Walleye after Angling Tournaments -‐ Jessica Butt - Deep Water Barotrauma – Rebecca Eberts

2:40 p.m. Open Question Period – Jim Austin

3:00 p.m. Coffee -‐ sponsored by 3:15 p.m. UAV’s and Hydro acoustics -‐ Dave Halstead – Sask Polytechnic 3:35 p.m. Branch Project Presentations 3:55 p.m. Resolutions Continued 4:30 p.m. Adjourn for the day 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Fundraising Banquet: MC – Lorne Scott 8:00 p.m. SWF Fundraising Evening: Auctioneers -‐ Hospitality Room at the Ramada following the evening’s program.

Guidelines for Question Periods

-‐ Delegate/Guest allowed 2 minutes to present a question or make a statement

-‐ 3 minutes allowed for reply

-‐ Timing at the discretion of the Day Chairs and/or Procedures Chairman

SATURDAY, February 20, 2016 8:40 a.m. Call to Order: Chairpersons – James Wright & Darren Thomson 8:45 a.m. Wildlife -‐ SK Ministry of Environment -‐ Fish & Wildlife Branch – Lyle Saigeon

-‐ Game Management Plan Update -‐ -‐ Chronic Wasting Disease – -‐ FWDF Transition Update – -‐ HabiSask -‐

10:15 a.m. Coffee -‐ sponsored by 10:30 a.m. Open Question Period – Clark Schultz 11:00 a.m. Planned Giving – Darren Ulmer 11:20 a.m. Saskatchewan Farmland Moose Project -‐ Amy Wheeler, University of Saskatchewan 11:40 a.m. Wolf Study – Tom Perry – U of S 12:00 noon Lunch (Hide Collection Draws) 1:00 p.m. Call to Order: Chairpersons – Jim Austin & Jim Vance 1:00 p.m. Donations to SWF Programs 1:40 p.m. Saskatchewan Breeding Bird Atlas – Kiel Drake 2:00 p.m. Feral Boars in Canada / Boar Collaring Project -‐ Ruth Kost, University of Saskatchewan 2:20 p.m. Henry Kelsey Report -‐ Joyce Lorenz, Henry Kelsey Chairperson 2:40 p.m. Firearms Legislation -‐ Greg Illerbrun, SWF Firearms Chairman 3:00 p.m. Coffee -‐ sponsored by 3:15 p.m. Hannin Creek Education Facility – Clark Schultz & Laurel Waldner 3:45 p.m. Open Question Period – Clint Chernoff 4:15 p.m. Visitors’ Remarks 4:30 p.m. New & Unfinished Business: Resolution Results / Site of the 2018 Convention 4:45 p.m. SWF President’s Closing Remarks -‐ David Pezderic Newly Elected President’s Remarks

5:00 p.m. Adjournment of the 86th Annual SWF Convention 6:30 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. Awards Banquet: MC -‐ Darrell Crabbe 8:15 p.m. SWF Awards & Presentations

- Best Resolution - Photography: Wildlife & Scenery - Clayton Young Memorial Awards - Ed Begin Conservation Project Award - Lorne Topley Memorial Stewardship Award - Resource Management Conservation Award - Gordon Lund Memorial Conservation Award

9:30 p.m. Comedian Mike MacDonald Hospitality Room at the Ramada following the evening’s program. (Please Recycle: Turn in your name tag holder, with your name tag still inside, to be entered into a prize draw)

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