Ralph Shaw

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THE FISH ON the left is a male herring, the one on the right is a female herring. The male is not used as people food; only the roe of the female is used as people food.

Herring spawning is gift of nature

Gigantic life-renewing event for herring and survival event for many animals and fish

THE FISH ON the left is a male herring, the one on the right is a female herring. The male is not used as people food; only the roe of the female is used as people food.
CHOICE BAYNES SOUND oysters, such as these picked from a recreational oyster area, may soon be on the endangered species list.

Carbon dioxide decimating Area 14 scallops

Over 10 million reported lost by Island Scallops aquaculture operation

CHOICE BAYNES SOUND oysters, such as these picked from a recreational oyster area, may soon be on the endangered species list.
LEARNING LIFELONG LESSONS, these two little anglers concentrate on landing a trout.

Learning to play in the outdoors

Lifelong lessons to be learned while enjoying fishing and hunting

LEARNING LIFELONG LESSONS, these two little anglers concentrate on landing a trout.
RALPH SHAW SHOWS a prime 35-pound halibut. The season is open.

Wonderful news for halibut anglers

Recreational season is open from now until March 31

RALPH SHAW SHOWS a prime 35-pound halibut. The season is open.
A BEACH COVERED with resting, gorged gulls is a good sign of a herring spawn.

Sea lions noisily greet herring

Annual migration of 'grass of the sea' is a wondrous thing to behold

A BEACH COVERED with resting, gorged gulls is a good sign of a herring spawn.
RUNNING A BOAT into a wall of fog, with 12km to go to get to your destination, is not an unexciting way to spend your time.

Fishing in the fog can be fun

GPS technology makes it easier than good old days of using compass

RUNNING A BOAT into a wall of fog, with 12km to go to get to your destination, is not an unexciting way to spend your time.
ANDY FLYNN AND his three young sons (from left) Owen, Seon and Thomas pose with Andy's record-book Roosevelt elk antlers.

Surprises at Antler Measuring Day

Number of ungulate antler entries about half of that in previous years

ANDY FLYNN AND his three young sons (from left) Owen, Seon and Thomas pose with Andy's record-book Roosevelt elk antlers.
THE AUTHOR SITS securely anchored to the bottom with two anchors and connected to the lake with his fly line.

Connect with nature in 2014

Comox Valley offers many wonderful outdoor opportunities for one and all

THE AUTHOR SITS securely anchored to the bottom with two anchors and connected to the lake with his fly line.
HIS SPIRIT TRAVELS the world creating 'Giving Moments.'

‘Giving Moments’ can last throughout the year

Message from governor-general inspires holiday greetings from columnist

HIS SPIRIT TRAVELS the world creating 'Giving Moments.'
THERE WERE MANY topics covered at the Nov. 15 meeting of the Area 14 SFAC.

Sport fishing advisory groups do important work

Recent Area 14 SFAC meeting covered wide range of topics

THERE WERE MANY topics covered at the Nov. 15 meeting of the Area 14 SFAC.
THIS BUCK RUB on a small fir tree may have been made by a small buck telling the local big guys he was looking for a girl friend and he was going to be boss.

Deer hunting – take a walk on the wild side

Great outdoors is wonderful place to be, whether hunting or just walking

THIS BUCK RUB on a small fir tree may have been made by a small buck telling the local big guys he was looking for a girl friend and he was going to be boss.
THE GROUNDS OF the CDFGPA are a joy to behold.

Fish and game club volunteers are incredible

Many, many hours of work contribute to ongoing success of the organization

THE GROUNDS OF the CDFGPA are a joy to behold.
SILENCE IS WHAT still hunting is all about.

Still hunting for black-tailed deer

Silence is golden when pursuing this outdoor activity

SILENCE IS WHAT still hunting is all about.
LESLIE EATON DISPLAYS her first chum of the season.

Puntledge River extravaganza

Grab a fishing rod and check out some great chum salmon fishing

LESLIE EATON DISPLAYS her first chum of the season.
MICHAEL AND CHARLEY Vaughan display two prime 10-pound-plus chums.

Chum salmon fishing excellent

Valley anglers have two choices for serious chum salmon fishing

MICHAEL AND CHARLEY Vaughan display two prime 10-pound-plus chums.
A LONE FLY fisherman enjoys the thrill of his sport in the solitude of the Puntledge River.

Enjoy a stroll along the Puntledge River

Much to see and appreciate in natural beauty of Courtenay's river

A LONE FLY fisherman enjoys the thrill of his sport in the solitude of the Puntledge River.
THE FORD LAKE Project on Salt Spring Island was dedicated to wildlife artist Robert Bateman on Sept. 25.

Ford Lake Project an inspiration to one and all

Salt Spring Island example could be used in Comox Valley

THE FORD LAKE Project on Salt Spring Island was dedicated to wildlife artist Robert Bateman on Sept. 25.
THIS BASS SEEMED blissfully unaware it was heading for the Shaws' dinner table.

Freshwater fishing is excellent

Trip to Spider Lake provides wonderful commune with nature

THIS BASS SEEMED blissfully unaware it was heading for the Shaws' dinner table.
YOUNG PEOPLE, SUCH as these forming a chain gang to move water, are always welcome to participate in Pacific Salmon Foundation projects.

Pacific Salmon Foundation does valuable work

Hard-working organization driving force behind many conservation projects

YOUNG PEOPLE, SUCH as these forming a chain gang to move water, are always welcome to participate in Pacific Salmon Foundation projects.
THE MARSH KEEPERS Journey tells a small part of the rich history of Ducks Unlimited Canada.

Ducks Unlimited Canada a great group

In 75 years, over 9,000 conservation projects have been completed

THE MARSH KEEPERS Journey tells a small part of the rich history of Ducks Unlimited Canada.