CWTF 2017 Inaugural Member's Edition Magazine

that they were very ordinary
people, with a love of the
outdoors and a passion for
conservation. That shared set
of values forged a commitment
to being an organization that
was focused on regular people
and creating opportunities
for them to enjoy all that the
woods had to offer. Whether
it is introducing youth, or
non-hunters to our hunting
heritage, or recognizing the fact
that ladies are a fast-growing
segment of the hunting
population and celebrating
their contribution to our sport,
one thing has always been
consistent; our membership is
open to anyone, not just the
experienced.
It’s exciting to think back
to our very first event held
in New Brunswick over three
years ago. It was not a huge
event, and it was all hands-ondeck
to make it happen, but
we recognized that we were
part of something much bigger
than a fundraising event. We
were taking the first steps to
becoming a household name
in the Canadian outdoor
community. Since then,
we have sponsored and or
participated in youth events,
programs that introduce
women to conservation, habitat
development projects and
wild turkey trap and transfer
programs. From those humble
beginnings, we have expanded
our Hunting Heritage banquets
to over 15 per year and are
looking to double that in the
not too distant future.
The organization has
grown to include a very
diverse membership from
all over the country. Each
bringing with them a unique
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