The Alberta Fish and Game Association 1908-2008

• 1908 First local hunting and fi shing clubs form to cooperate on first wildlife
• 1930s Key partner in the development of Ducks Unlimited in Alberta.
• 1940s Instrumental in establishing a provincial wildlife protection legislation.
• 1960s Founded Alberta Hunter Education Program. Co-founded Outdoor Observer
• 1963 Initiated the formation of the Canadian Wildlife Federation
• 1970s Founding partner in the Buck for Wildlife Fund (levy collected from hunting and
  angling licences to support habitat conservation projects).
• 1983 Established AFGA Wildlife Trust Fund to purchase signifi cant wildlife habitats.
• 1989 Founded Operation Burrowing Owl program within Alberta.
• 2000 50th parcel of wildlife habitat secured through the Wildlife Trust Fund; a total of
  23,000 acres protected to date.
• 2008 The Alberta Fish and Game Association will Celebrate 100 years of Conservation
  success.