Hunting season gets a great start in Elk Valley

Hunting season is in full swing and young and old have been enjoying the call of the wild.
Trophies were presented for the club’s first animals of the season, and included the first year of junior awards for the valley’s hunters aged under 18.

The first elk winners for the Fernie Rod and Gun Club were (left to right) Kyle Southgate - 1st Bull Elk Rifle

Hunting season is in full swing and young and old have been enjoying the call of the wild.

Trophies were presented for the club’s first animals of the season, and included the first year of junior awards for the valley’s hunters aged under 18.

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