FERNIE ROD

The FRGC has been a part of this community for a long time, in fact, longer than Fernie's incorporation as a city. Established in 1899 as the Fernie District Gun Club, it was essentially that, a target shooting club with a rifle range in the middle of town. Once, maybe considered a "gentleman's club" comprised of the City "elite" (though women too were involved, one of the founding members was a woman), it wasn't long before all facets of the community would be found among the membership... The Club evolved quickly from strictly a target shooting club to an organization focused on fish and wildlife concerns. Influenced by the US conservation movement of the early 1900's. With names like Roosevelt, Rungius, Phillips & Hornaday inspiring it's members to protect and conserve fish and wildlife stocks, and in turn, foster a healthy sporting life of hunters and anglers. BC's conservation movement started right here in Fernie. The Fernie Rod and Gun Club is BC's oldest organization of its..

Also known as: Fernie

Primary location: Fernie Canada