To maintain the health of Saskatchewan’s wildlife population, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is encouraging hunters to submit heads for Saskatchewan’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing this hunting season. CWD is a disease that affects the nervous system of deer, elk and moose, … [Read more...] about Chronic Wasting Disease – How Hunters Can Help
Spike in Vehicle-Wildlife Collisions Causes Concern
October 12, 2016 SPIKE IN VEHICLE-WILDLIFE COLLISIONS CAUSES CONCERN For some unexplained reason, the number of vehicular collisions with wildlife has spiked sharply upward compared to last year, and this has the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) concerned. “Harsh winter conditions are … [Read more...] about Spike in Vehicle-Wildlife Collisions Causes Concern
HABISask
HABISask stands for Hunting, Angling and Biodiversity Information of Saskatchewan. HABISask is an online mapping application, available on your desktop or cell phone, that brings together new information and existing applications to assist you in your recreational or project planning … [Read more...] about HABISask
New Siting Guidelines Strengthen Environmental Protection and Clarity for Future Wind Power Projects
Released on September 19, 2016 The Government of Saskatchewan has released new environmental siting guidelines for wind energy projects, designed to enhance environmental protection and provide more certainty to future wind energy developments. “This framework will allow SaskPower the … [Read more...] about New Siting Guidelines Strengthen Environmental Protection and Clarity for Future Wind Power Projects
SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC & SWF PARTNERSHIP BEHIND HANNIN CREEK EDUCATIONAL FACILITY WINS SILVER MEDAL
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation honoured with international award that celebrates educational programming and innovative partnerships. July 6, 2016 – It is a relationship that began through a shared desire to maintain and build upon the educational, applied … [Read more...] about SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC & SWF PARTNERSHIP BEHIND HANNIN CREEK EDUCATIONAL FACILITY WINS SILVER MEDAL
THE NEW BIRD ON THE BLOCK
The whooper has always been at the heart of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) logo, dating back to 1968 when the Federation adopted the Whooping crane as its official emblem. Flash forward to 2016, and to celebrate its past, present and future, the SWF is launching a new, streamlined logo … [Read more...] about THE NEW BIRD ON THE BLOCK
Saskatchewan Polytechnic & SWF partnership behind Hannin Creek Educational Facility wins silver medal
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation honoured with international award that celebrates educational programming and innovative partnerships. July 6, 2016 – It is a relationship that began through a shared desire to maintain and build upon the educational, applied … [Read more...] about Saskatchewan Polytechnic & SWF partnership behind Hannin Creek Educational Facility wins silver medal
CAST A LINE DURING THE 2016 SASKATCHEWAN FREE FISHING WEEKEND
Saskatchewan residents and visitors to the province are encouraged to cast a line and try their hand at fishing this July 9 and 10, as we celebrate the annual Saskatchewan Free Fishing Weekend. “The Free Fishing Weekend is an excellent chance for people to get out and enjoy fishing with friends … [Read more...] about CAST A LINE DURING THE 2016 SASKATCHEWAN FREE FISHING WEEKEND