Farm Inquiries
The Club's current farms stretch from Cedar in the south to Black Creek in the North.
Good relations with our farmers are crucial for the long term growth of the Club. We have been able to establish long term friendships with our farmers. An association with the HVCC has several advantages to farmers.
Advantages to being a HVCC farm
- HVCC's activities provide income to the farm during that part of the year when farming activities are slowest.
- Little is required from the farmer in terms of time or financial commitment.
- Having HVCC members access the farm for hunting reduces the incidents of vandalism and trespass. This has been the experience of our farmers.
- The HVCC can assist farmers to reduce crop and pasture damage caused by waterfowl.
- The HVCC provides insurance coverage for its members.
How are the farms paid?
Our upland bird release farms are paid a set fee for each bird released. Our waterfowl farms are paid a lump sum payment in advance of the waterfowl season.
What does the Club look for in a farm?
For both waterfowl and upland bird hunting the Club looks for farms that offer privacy and a beautiful setting. Both types of arms should be large enough and private enough that shooting is safe and won't bother neighbours. Waterfowl farms must consistently attract ducks and geese throughout the season. Upland bird release farms must have sufficient vegetative cover to allow for the birds to be placed in the field without having moving off before the hunter's dog can find them. The cover must be adequate to allow for a challenging and successful hunt.
The HVCC is currently looking for new farms
The HVCC is in immediate need of an additional waterfowl farm. The farm should consistently attract waterfowl to it throughout the season and be large enough to place several blinds in good shooting positions. The Club will consider a waterfowl farm anywhere on Vancouver Island.
The HVCC is also looking for an additional upland bird release farm. This farm should possess the qualities referred to above and be located somewhere between Victoria and Duncan.
If you feel that we might be interested please contact us.