The central portion of Fort Boise WMA is closed from February 1 – July 31 for waterfowl nesting. Remaining areas of the WMA are still open to public access, but the hunting of white-fronted and light geese (Blue, Ross’s, and Snow) on any portion of the WMA is not allowed after January 31st. Fort McMurray Fish and Game Association Box 5114 Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 3G2 (780) 714-8016.
CMOH Order 07-2020 has been issued. This decision modifies CMOH Order 02-2020 by removing the prohibition from attending an outdoor shooting range. The Range is open for use with the following restrictions:
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• The number of users has no maximum, but should not exceed a number that can maintain effective physical distancing.
• The Clubhouse is open but Social Distancing rules still apply.
• Those who are sick or symptomatic must not enter/participate. Individuals who are displaying symptoms are required to self-isolate under CMOH Order 05-2020 and shall not be permitted into the Range.
• Physical distancing must be observed at all times, with a minimum of two meters of space between individuals (except those that reside in the same household).
• Particular attention must be paid to the cleaning and disinfecting of common-touch surfaces.
• Disinfectants will be available to sanitize surfaces when participants have finished their session.
• Members must supply their own hand hygiene supplies.
• FMFG is not responsible for anyone contracting COVID 19 while at the range.
• All members understand the risk associated with not staying at home during the COVID 19 Pandemic.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Regards,
Collin Armstrong
President
Fort McMurray Fish & Game Assoc.
carmstrong60.ca@gmail.com
780-714-8016
We are a large Gun Club and Shooting Range located 13 kms. South of Fort McMurray. If you are interested in learning more about joining, click on Membership, or if you are already a member check our Calendar for upcoming events.
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Fish Game Forecast
There are certain sections of fort Boise that are not specified as closed from Feb 1st to March 10th. Can you hunt these areas for snow geese? I've heard of people hunting these open areas.
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The central portion of Fort Boise WMA is closed from February 1 – July 31 for waterfowl nesting. Remaining areas of the WMA are still open to public access, but the hunting of white-fronted and light geese (Blue, Ross’s, and Snow) on any portion of the WMA is not allowed after January 31st.
On page 10 of the Idaho 2015 Waterfowl Seasons and Rules, under Closures, it states: “In the Southwest Region, Fort Boise and Payette River WMAs and that portion of the Roswell Marsh Wildlife Habitat Area south of Highway 18, and the Snake River Islands Unit of the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge will be closed February 1 – March 10 2016.”
The ponds at Fort Boise WMA are a primary roosting area for snow geese as they pass through our region on the spring migration. Shooting them where they roost would just induce them find somewhere else to roost. This would not only provide a very limited hunting opportunity, but would deny the opportunity for hundreds of wildlife viewers to enjoy the spectacle of thousands of geese at Fort Boise heading out to or returning from daily feeding forays. Providing a place for snow geese to roost keeps them in the general vicinity at least, so local fields can continue to offer hunting opportunity.
Areas of Roswell Wildlife Habitat Area north of Highway 18 are open to light goose hunting. The harvested grain in those fields can provide a hunting opportunity when they feed there.
For a map of the Roswell Marsh Wildlife Habitat Area, go to the Idaho Fish and Game website (fishandgame.idaho.gov) and search “Roswell Marsh Wildlife Habitat Area map” to download a copy.