the voice of anglers & hunters since 1930
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The Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters was founded in 1930 by concerned sportsmen who wanted to establish a unified, single, strong provincial voice to speak for hunters and anglers to government on matters of wildlife conservation. This role was recognized by the Government of Nova Scotia when they passed Chapter 148 of the Acts of 1930, the act creating the Federation.
The Federation has been that voice since 1930 and, supported by our affiliated clubs in the province with an estimated 6,500 members and supporters, it continues to work to ensure the message of hunters and anglers is heard at all levels of government. We have been able, with the help of our partners in government, to make significant positive changes in the province for sports people and the resource and through legislation protected our heritage activities.
Although we have made progress we continue to face significant challenges. There is continued pressure to further restrict ownership and use of firearms. Threats to wildlife habitat such as urban sprawl, unsound forest harvesting practices, wind farm developments. Threats to traditional hunting & angling activity in protected areas by restricting access. In addition there are always issues around changes to the laws, rules & regulations governing angling & hunting.
We must all work together to ensure future generations enjoy the right to Fish, Hunt, Trap or otherwise enjoy the wildlife resources of Nova Scotia.
liscence of a lifetime lottery
NSFAH License of a Lifetime
In partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia
Since 1992 the NSFAH has worked in partnership with the Departments of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Department of Natural Resources and Renewables to provide a License of a Lifetime Lottery as a Fundraiser for our Affiliate Clubs.
Every year the NSFAH draws to award a lucky winner the following prize(s): One lifetime Fishing license (excludes salmon) • One lifetime Small Game license (excludes Migratory Bird license) • One lifetime stamp: Deer Hunting, Bear Hunting, Bear Snaring, or Fur harvester .
Tickets for the draw are available for purchase directly from any of our affiliate clubs.
Bill speed award
Every NSFAH Affiliate club chooses a recipient for this award
In early 1978, the Federation Management Committee instituted the Black
Hat program. One Black Hat, known as the Bill Speed Award in honor of
our former Chaplain who served so well in many capacities for the
Federation over the years, is given by the Federation to each Regular
Association annually, so that they may in turn award it to a deserving
recipient. The awarding of the Black Hat is strictly a function of the
Association however the Federation earnestly hopes that the Branches will
treat the awarding in the true spirit of outstanding contribution.