Wildlife

Intersting Read:
Don't condemn role of hunters.

Great pics of Moose calf being born.

Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen's Associaton Trophy Contest

Jody Scheifly would like to receive reports on your White Tail deer hunt for 2011(successes, sightings, an a indication of population age and increase or decrease) Mail your comments directly to Jody or to Al email akh@conestoga.net

• The MNR will be capturing Wild Turkeys in Northern Bruce, in January 2012, for relocation. BPSA will be asked for volunteers for this activity.

• Muzzleloader data – Provincial regulations consider the gun unloaded when the cap is off; however, the Federal regulations requires the ball and powder must also be removed. The new electronic muzzleloaders are currently not legally considered as muzzleloaders; however, this status is under review.
• Nuisance coyotes and bears are increasing almost every were in the Province.

The Rankin Resource Group (RRG) is an organization that was formed in 1999 to encourage resource stewardship of the Rankin River watershed on the Bruce Peninsula. The RRG consists of a diverse collection of organizations and interest groups who share a common concern for maintaining the natural integrity of this extensive and valued wetland complex. These volunteer representatives support environmental projects and work with government organizations and interested private land owners to make the best land use decisions possible that will protect, preserve and enhance this valuable ecosystem.

Our Mission is the preservation, protection and enhancement of the natural integrity of this extensive and valuable complex of lakes, rivers, wetlands and uplands while providing the public with reasonable access for appropriate outdoor activities. The Rankin River watershed is an 8,500 ha (21,000 acre) mosaic of upland forest, meadow, pasture, lowland forest, swamp, marsh and farmland surrounding the Rankin River and Sky, Isaac, Berford, Mud and Boat Lakes in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

The river and lake complex is host to warm water plants and fish populations such as perch, bass and pike. The swamps and marshland offer favourable habitat for song birds, waterfowl, herons, snakes, turtles, muskrats and beaver. The upland and coniferous forests support white-tailed deer, black bear, small game and waterfowl. The area flourishes with an array of wild flowers and shrubs, some of which are designated rare in Ontario or North America.

Visit the Rankin Resource Group website for more inform

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