GOABC's 44th Annual Convention and 17th Annual Auction  Fundraiser will be taking place March 17th to 20th in Victoria, British Columbia. This years sponsors include Yukon Outfitters Association, Mountain Hunter, Guide Outfitters, Association of MacKenzie Mountains Outfitters, and GO ABC TV.

Download our 2010 Auction Donor Profile for more information about the convention and to register for the event.

If you plan to attend the Convention and want to book online at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, click on the link - https://resweb.passkey.com/go/guideoutfitters

Northwest Community College "Wilderness Guiding and Wrangling Program" is a hands-on intensive course of study which has been designed and developed by the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia. The goal is to prepare individuals for employment in the guide-outfitting industry. In recent years the employment rate of graduates has been virtually 100%. The program takes place entirely at Wagontrail Ranch near Smithers over a 30-day period. Students stay in bunkhouses and food is provided in the cookhouse. Horseback riding is an essential component of the program.

Program Dates:
May 3 - June 1, 2010

Tuition Costs: $3,500 per student  (includes food and lodging)

Who should take the program? People who...

• have a strong belief in wildlife conservation
• enjoy working in a team environment 
• like hunting and fishing 
• want to work in the industry 
• like horses and feel confident with animals (previous riding experience is an asset but not essential) 
• enjoy back country camping and nature 
• take pleasure in meeting and talking to new people from different countries 
• feel comfortable working in a camp setting for extended periods of time 
• enjoy cooking 
• feel mechanically inclined 
• keep physically fit and are... self-motivated, safety conscious and able to work in a drug and alcohol free environment

Wrangling Program Poster               Student Equipment List             Registration Form

*Some students may be eligible for funding through the Employment Skills Access (ESA) program. As part of the funding criteria, these students would be required to participate in a pre-course component between March 23
and May 1.

Mico Outdoor Adventures Ltd. welcomes you to enjoy a memorable hunting experience in British Columbia’s southern interior.

Brent & Tamara Giles operate Mico Outdoor Adventures and bring with them over a decade of experience in the industry. With exclusive guiding rights to over 700 square miles of prime hunting country, we offer quality 6 - 10 day hunts for a variety game species including Mule Deer, Moose, Mountain Lion, Lynx, Black Bear, Wolf and Bobcat.

Located north east of Clinton, BC, our area encompasses the Bonaparte and Rayfield River drainages and is home to numerous lakes. The area’s terrain ranges from large stands of mature timber and wetland meadows to arid benchlands and river breaks. This diversity in landscape allows us the ability to cater to any hunter’s desires or capabilities as we can employ a variety of hunting methods and transportation. 

Visit our website:  www.moahunting.com