News & Events

Fire Update: Moving Forward Category: News

Posted by Island Outfitters on

We want to sincerely thank you for your outreach and support over the last month.  Insurance is a timely process, and although we do not have a set time frame yet, we will be re-opening and getting back to the business we all love.  

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Island Outfitters Fire Category: News

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The Island Outfitters family is devastated by the fire in the early morning of January 4, 2020. The entire inventory has been destroyed, as well as severe damage to the building. We are pleased to report no one was hurt, including first responders.

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Angler Protest - July 15th Category: News

Posted by Darren Wright on

On July 15th the BC Coast opens for the retention of Chinook Salmon. Meanwhile the straight of Juan de Fuca remains closed. It has been asked of Minister Wilkinson and DFO “Why we can’t retain a hatchery marked Chinook?”, with NO REPLY. It’s time we let the government know how important this public fishery is to all of us. Please show up in your boat, kayak, canoe or whatever floatation device you have. Attendance is critical and without your support we fail!

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URGENT: Help Stop A Full Finfish Closure Category: News

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Help us to stop a full Finfish closure that extends from East Point to Otter Point year after year. Please email a letter and/or make a phone call to both Regional Director General Rebecca Reid...

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Events, Savings and More! Category: News

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Elk Lake 'Take a Kid Fishing' Derby: Our 12th annual Elk Lake ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ Derby is coming up this Saturday on April 14. Together, let’s get the next generation of anglers out on the...

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Halibut Opening - March 1st, 2018 Category: News

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http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm?pg=view_notice&DOC_ID=205540&ID=all For 2018, the recreational fishery allocation of Halibut is 927,990 pounds. The following measures...

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