KNOW YOUR LIMITS – HELP PROTECT SASKATCHEWAN’S FISHING RESOURCES
Released on June 23, 2015 The Ministry of Environment is reminding anglers to follow the rules and regulations to help manage our fish habitats and ensure natural resource sustainability for future...
View ArticleNEW WILDLIFE REGULATIONS TAKE EFFECT JULY 1
Released on June 29, 2015 New hunting regulations under The Wildlife Amendment Act, 2015 come into effect July 1, 2015, in advance of Saskatchewan’s popular hunting season. “Saskatchewan’s valuable...
View ArticleCSBC & SWF Team Up To Keep Saskatchewan Anglers Safe on the Water
July 4th – 12th marks National Fishing Week in Canada. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) want to remind anglers that wearing your lifejacket is...
View ArticleCAST A LINE DURING THE SASKATCHEWAN FREE FISHING WEEKEND!
June 8, 2015 Saskatchewan residents and visitors to the province are encouraged to cast a line and try their hand at fishing this July 11 and 12, as we celebrate the annual Saskatchewan Free Fishing...
View ArticleSECOND FREE FISHING WEEKEND OF THE SUMMER, AUGUST 29 AND 30
Released on August 17, 2015 Today, Environment Minister Herb Cox announced a second free fishing weekend this summer on August 29 and 30, 2015. “Due to the extreme wildfire conditions earlier this...
View ArticleMind Your Moose
October 13, 2015 Increasing numbers of vehicular collisions with moose and deer has provided more than enough incentive for the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) to carry on its public safety...
View ArticleCELEBRATING THE HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING HERITAGE IN SASKATCHEWAN
November 10, 2015 From forests and fields to lakes and rivers, Saskatchewan has long boasted world-class hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities. On November 15, Saskatchewan residents and visitors...
View ArticleTWO ALBERTA MEN FINED $5,150 FOR WILDLIFE VIOLATIONS
Released on December 3, 2015 Two Alberta men pleaded guilty in Saskatoon provincial court on November 16 for wildlife violations, including the illegal sale of coyote fur. In January 2015, conservation...
View ArticleSWF Shocked by Saskatoon Inn Decision
December 16, 2015 The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is very disappointed in the recent decision of the Saskatoon Inn to cave into public pressures from an online anti-hunting petition that has...
View ArticleWorld Wildlife Day 2016
March 3, 2016 On March 3, 2016, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) will join in celebrating the United Nations (UN) World Wildlife Day 2016. The UN has declared this day as an opportunity to...
View ArticleCSBC & SWF Team Up To Keep Saskatchewan Anglers Safe on the Water
June 28, 2016 – Moose Jaw, SK — July 2nd – 10th marks National Fishing Week in Canada. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) want to remind anglers...
View ArticleCAST A LINE DURING THE 2016 SASKATCHEWAN FREE FISHING WEEKEND
Saskatchewan residents and visitors to the province are encouraged to cast a line and try their hand at fishing this July 9 and 10, as we celebrate the annual Saskatchewan Free Fishing Weekend. “The...
View ArticleSaskatchewan Polytechnic & SWF partnership behind Hannin Creek Educational...
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation honoured with international award that celebrates educational programming and innovative partnerships. July 6, 2016 – It is a...
View ArticleTHE NEW BIRD ON THE BLOCK
The whooper has always been at the heart of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) logo, dating back to 1968 when the Federation adopted the Whooping crane as its official emblem. Flash forward...
View ArticleSASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC & SWF PARTNERSHIP BEHIND HANNIN CREEK EDUCATIONAL...
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation honoured with international award that celebrates educational programming and innovative partnerships. July 6, 2016 – It is a...
View ArticleNew Siting Guidelines Strengthen Environmental Protection and Clarity for...
Released on September 19, 2016 The Government of Saskatchewan has released new environmental siting guidelines for wind energy projects, designed to enhance environmental protection and provide more...
View ArticleHABISask
HABISask stands for Hunting, Angling and Biodiversity Information of Saskatchewan. HABISask is an online mapping application, available on your desktop or cell phone, that brings together new...
View ArticleSpike in Vehicle-Wildlife Collisions Causes Concern
October 12, 2016 SPIKE IN VEHICLE-WILDLIFE COLLISIONS CAUSES CONCERN For some unexplained reason, the number of vehicular collisions with wildlife has spiked sharply upward compared to last year, and...
View ArticleChronic Wasting Disease – How Hunters Can Help
To maintain the health of Saskatchewan’s wildlife population, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is encouraging hunters to submit heads for Saskatchewan’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing...
View ArticleCELEBRATING THE HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING HERITAGE OF SASKATCHEWAN
From forests and fields to lakes and rivers, Saskatchewan has long boasted world-class hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities. On November 15, Saskatchewan residents and visitors across the...
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