2008 Moutcha Bay Tyee Kayak Fishing Derby

Well, we had a little scare and Moutcha almost didn't make the cut this year.  However, we managed to secure a location on the bay and will be pushing this derby through NCKA's granddaughter site ... www.CanadianKayakAnglers.com.  Yes, NCKA gave birth to NWKA which in turn gave birth to CKA.  GrandPapaBill, are you feeling old yet?

So I know you all will be jonesing for some salmon fishing this year.  If you got it really bad, start planning to come up to Vancouver Island over Labor Day weekend (Aug. 30 - Sept. 1) for the 5th Annual Moutcha Bay Tyee Kayak Fishing Derby.

I'll post more details here as we get them.

-Allen

I'm planning on making it this year,

 Is Jim still There or is this going to be a different venue?

I'm planning on making it this year,

 Is Jim still There or is this going to be a different venue?

Moutcha Jim is very much involved in this event.  But it is not being held at the resort.  We secured a spot just down the road.  It's going to be somewhat primitive camping, but not moreso than BAM.  That's just going to add to the ambiance of the event.

-Allen

And High Caliber Fire Arms to keep the Bears @ Bay...

 Dogs are Allowed and Encouraged @ this event I presume

And High Caliber Fire Arms to keep the Bears @ Bay...

Just make sure you are familiar with Canadian firearms laws.

Under the Canadian Firearms Act, the three classes of firearms are:

   1. Non-restricted (most ordinary rifles and shotguns);
   2. Restricted (mainly handguns); and
   3. Prohibited (full automatics, converted automatics, handguns with a barrel length of 105 mm (approx. 4") or less, and .25 or .32 caliber handguns among others).

Bringing Guns Into Canada

Prohibited guns, or replicas of prohibited guns cannot be taken into Canada. No exceptions.

To bring a Restricted gun into Canada, you must be 18-years of age or older and acquire an Authorization to Transport (ATT) from a provincial or territorial Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) before you arrive at the point of entry into Canada. You cannot get an ATT for purposes of hunting or self-protection.

To bring Non-Restricted guns into Canada, you must be 18-years of age or older, declare your guns at your first point of entry, complete a Non-resident Firearms Declaration form in triplicate, have it confirmed by a customs officer and pay a $50 (Canadian funds) fee.

Once confirmed, the Non-resident Firearms Declaration will act as a temporary license and registration certificate while in Canada and is valid for 60 days. Visitors may renew their temporary license any time during a 12-month period without paying an additional fee. Unlicensed non-residents who plan to borrow a firearm in Canada must obtain a Temporary Borrowing License.

Dogs are Allowed and Encouraged @ this event I presume

We're not really going to start the "bears and dogs" discussion again.  It's bringing back bad memories.   

-Allen

We're not really going to start the "bears and dogs" discussion again.  It's bringing back bad memories.   

Memoriiiiiies~! No worries, Black bears are total sissies. But we will have guard dog Kona w/ his terrorizing bear bell there for sure.

Z

I'd love to make it to this. Can someone send Brad Pitt and a nanny to take care of my wife and kids that weekend?   

Keep us updated, Al.   

I'm planning on making it this year,

 Is Jim still There or is this going to be a different venue?

Are you up for carpooling?

Scott

Are you up for carpooling?

Scott

I'd guess he'll be flying which I recommend. I'm sure we can arrange a kayak for those that head up here. I have one extra right now I'd be willing to lug up there.

Z

Ya , it's a bit of a drive even from the Airport, might be able to steal my Mom's F250 , she lives up there.

 guess it's time to figure this out, lets yak about it GB....

Are you up for carpooling?

I'd guess he'll be flying which I recommend. I'm sure we can arrange a kayak for those that head up here. I have one extra right now I'd be willing to lug up there.

Or fly to Seattle & carpool from there.

BTW, don't forget about the new border requirements - start your passport application now if you don't have one.
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ready_set_go/land_travel/reqs_canmexber.xml

and can someone fill me in on the bear story...?

Or fly to Seattle & carpool from there.

 That's what i did last time, I think I can borrow my Mom's truck up there,

 Bears,  Lots of Bears, One almost stepped on my Head while a Dog was chasing it out of the Camp.

 Damm thing crashed into my Tent

Bears,  Lots of Bears, One almost stepped on my Head while a Dog was chasing it out of the Camp.

 Damm thing crashed into my Tent

Ah yes, I have a similar story from a Boy Scout backpacking trip when I was 12 or 13. I'll save that for another topic so I don't end up hijacking this thread but it was a "little too close for comfort" encounter with a mama black bear!

Anyway, this sounds like great fun in the PacNorWest. 

We're not really going to start the "bears and dogs" discussion again.  It's bringing back bad memories.   

 Sorry, I think that was before my time, Missed That one, and it sounds like a good thing...

 and feel free not to reply to this

brother, that photo is a "post card" for all outdoorsmen