The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is inviting Saskatchewan residents to celebrate the tradition of hunting, angling, and trapping in the province. November 15 is Saskatchewan Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Day. 

The SWF invites individuals and businesses to participate in honouring the Saskatchewan men and women impacting conservation. The day is also designed to raise awareness by having hunters, trappers, and anglers, along with supporters of these ventures to wear camouflage clothing during the Federation’s #CamoDay Celebration on November 15.

Darrell Crabbe, SWF Executive Director, wants to deliver the message about the cooperative nature of wildlife hunting and trapping.

“These heritage activities not only provide abundant quality of life benefits but generated over $600 million in Saskatchewan last year.”

Crabbe points out that the abundance of fish and wildlife in the province is a product of the cooperation of responsible licensed anglers, hunters, and trappers who support provincial conservation activities. The combined efforts result in the many iconic sceneries to be found throughout the province. 

Environment Minister Dustin Duncan echoes these sentiments. 

“Saskatchewan is blessed with a healthy environment that provides world-class opportunities to hunt, fish, and trap. As stewards of our environment, hunters, anglers, and trappers are key funders in the conservation, restoration, and management of fish and wildlife resources and habitat within the province, Not only are these pursuits true to the province’s heritage, they are an important part of our future and that is why we continue to support the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation and its Camo Day efforts.”

In addition to wearing camo today, the SWF encourages supporters to share stories with friends and colleagues and use social media to foster the message.