Projects and undertakings completed this year Annual Fish Pond The Club held their annual fish pond again this year during the March break. More than 1200 rainbow trout were brought in for the kids to enjoy a fishing experience. Laurentian University Bursary This year the Club awarded a bursary to two students, each receiving $750.00, to continue their studies in a field related to wildlife studies. The cheques were presented by Harry Vallbacka and Murray Jewitt to Matthew Keevil who is working on snapping turtles and to Ashley Stasko who is studying DNA in Walleye. Sudbury’s Annual Cleanup Blitz Saturday May 7, 9 am to 11 am.Club volunteers cleaned debris along Long Lake road from the southwest bypass to McFarlane Lake Road. Tree Planting Thursday May 12, 6 pm to 8 pm. Volunteers planted 1,000 red pine seedling at Fielding Park, Kelly Lake. Outdoor clubs making a difference Top fundraisers awarded at 83rd OFAH Fish and Wildlife Conference It takes countless hours and significant financial resources to support fish and wildlife conservation initiatives in Ontario. Fortunately, there are Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) member clubs across the province willing to take on that challenge. Every year at its annual conference, the OFAH recognizes the efforts of
its member clubs that top the list of fundraisers through OFAH Conservation
Lottery ticket sales. This year, the Georgian Bay Anglers and Hunters and Sudbury Game and Fish Protective Association were honored
during the President's Reception. The Bert Austin Trophy for highest sales went to three-time winner, the Georgian Bay Anglers and Hunters for selling an impressive 710 books of tickets. The Sudbury Game and Fish Protective Association, also a multiple-time winner, took home the Windsor Sportsmen's Club Award for second highest sales of 691 books. Donation of Fishing Tackle to Camp Quality For the second year in a row the Sudbury Game & Fish Club has donated rods, reels and an assortment of tackle to Camp Quality for kids living with cancer. Pictured above are from left to right: Joe Houle - Camp Quality, Dick Stewart - SG&F, Ralph Toivonen - SG&F, Paul Skuce - Ramakko's Outdoor Adventure Store, Mike Lapierre, Camp Quality. |

