The Alberta Fish and Game Association ("AFGA") is a charitable organization dedicated to fish and wildlife conservation in the Canadian province of Alberta.[1][2] The AFGA was founded in 1908 when a group of anglers and hunters first met in Calgary, Alberta. As of October 20, 2021, the organization has over 20,000 members. [3]
| Abbreviation | AFGA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1908 |
| Type | Charitable organization |
| Purpose | Fish and wildlife conservation |
| Headquarters | Alberta, Canada |
Membership | Over 20,000 members (October 2021) |
| Website | www |
The AFGA is a founding member of a number of sister conservation organizations. In 1962, along with representatives of the 9 other provinces, it helped found the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF). At the time it was felt that the organized hunters and anglers of Canada needed a national organization that would represent conservation. Today, it is still only the AFGA and its sister organizations from across Canada that constitute voting members of the CWF, although a significant amount of funds are raised from non-voting members.[citation needed]
In 1997, the AFGA was instrumental in the founding of the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA). The ACA acts as a delegated administration organization at arm's length from government, and administers funds received primarily from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. At the time, the provincial government was going through a significant reorganization, and $18 million that were in a designated fund for conservation were being threatened to be absorbed by the provincial Treasurer. As a representative of the hunters and anglers who pay into this fund, the AFGA continues to be involved with the ACA.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Registered Charity Information Return". Canada Revenue Agency. Government of Canada. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "About Us". Alberta Fish and Games Association. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "Report and Recommendations" (PDF). Alberta Fish and Games Association. Alberta Fish and Game Association Membership Focus Priorities Programs Committee. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "The Conservation Community". Alberta Conservation Association. Alberta Conservation Association. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
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