Horn Scoring Afternoon
2026-01-31 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)
We are hosting a free Horn Scoring Afternoon at Hubtown Brewing at 41 Elizabeth street in Okotoks. Everyone is welcome to bring in big game antlers and skulls to be officially scored by AFGA scorers. Exceptional trophies will be submitted to the AFGA to compete for the annual provincial awards. Please bring your family and friends to check out the antlers brought in.

Okotoks Family Day Ice Fishing
2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00
Join the Okotoks and District Fish and Game Association (ODFGA) for Family Day Ice Fishing at Kids Can Catch at Chain Lakes Reservoir. This all-ages event is open to the public to come out and try their hand at ice fishing. Bring your own fishing rods if you have one! We have some you can borrow. Out on the reservoir, you will find pre-drilled holes, fishing mentors, and more!

Date: February 14, 2026Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Place: Chain Lakes Provincial Park: Hwy 22 & Hwy 533Directions: From Calgary/Okotoks drive south on Hwy 2 to Nanton, then turn west on Hwy 533. Cross Hwy 22 and drive west into Chain Lakes Provincial park.Parking: First large parking lot at the boat launch on the left.

Cost: Free. RSVP required to hold your spot.

RSVP Here: https://www.ab-conservation.com/events/kids-can-catch/okotoks/

Of Bears and Humans: Fish and Wildlife Large Predator Conflict Response
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:30
What happens when a call goes to Fish & Wildlife regarding a conflict with a grizzly bear?

This presentation will cover the response procedures, outlining all the steps taken when dealing with bear / human conflict. Paul Frame will discuss the Grizzly Bear Responder Program and Mike Ewald will outline the process for investigating and responding to a bear mauling.

Location: Cardel Theatre: 180 Quarry Park Blvd, Calgary

Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm

Date: April 7, 2026

Social: Original Joe’s: 1009-163 Quarry Park Blvd. Following the presentation from 8:30 – 11:00pm. Right across the street from the Cardel Theatre.

Presenters: Mike Ewald started his career with Fish and Wildlife in Canmore in the summer of 1989. He became a Regional Problem Wildlife Specialist in 2013, and then the Provincial Problem Wildlife Specialist in 2021. He has worked primarily in high problem wildlife areas of the province, providing him experience in a vast number of different scenarios dealing with human/wildlife conflict. This includes responding to attacks on humans. Mike has been married for 38 years, has 5 adult children, and 12 grandchildren.

Paul Frame:

Paul Frame has been studying and managing large carnivores for 25 years. He as worked with wolves, bears and cougars in various jurisdictions in North America. He as been the Provincial Carnivore Specialist for Alberta since 2014.

Club Meeting
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on an African safari hunt? Join us at our next club meeting on Wednesday, April 22 for an evening presentation from ODFGA members Don and Shawn, who were fortunate enough to win African safari trips through our annual banquet and fundraiser. They will be sharing photos and stories from their adventures and giving members and guests a firsthand look at what the experience was like.

We will also be recapping some of our recent club activities, including Horn Scoring, Kids Can Catch, and early plans for this year’s banquet and fundraiser. It should be an interesting and enjoyable evening, so come on out and bring a friend.

The meeting will be held at the Crystal Shores Beach House, 403 Milligan Drive in Okotoks. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.

Recent club coverage on the website confirms both the Horn Scoring Afternoon and the 2026 Kids Can Catch event as current club highlights.
