The access to Duck Lake from Channel Road is now Open!
Thank you Environment and Climate Change Canada! In partnership with Duck Unlimited Canada, with funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada – Community Nominated Priority Places for Species at Risk Program, we just completed a water control upgrade at the south end of Duck Lake. The project started on October 15th with a fish and amphibian […]
Notice to Duck Lake Users
The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area and Ducks Unlimited Canada will be installing a new water control through the dike at the south end of Duck Lake, adjacent to the existing pumphouse. The construction is scheduled for October 13 to 30th and foot and vehicle will be temporarily inaccessible at that location during that period. […]
Motorized Vehicle Closure of South Dike at Duck Lake
Please note the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development has approved the following Motorized Access Restrictions on the CVWMA at the south dike of Duck Lake. The regulation can be viewed in the 2018-2020 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis, MU 4-6, page 48. Please contact your regional office with any questions.Cranbrook: […]
New Smiles at CVWMA
New Smiles at CVWMA! We’re very happy to introduce two additions to our CVWMA staff who came on board in early May. Blaire Smith has been hired as Wildlife Technician and Brody Kunze is our new Operations and Wildlife Technician. Here’s a little background and a photo of each of them so that when you meet […]
COVID-19 Advisory Notice
The CVWMA COVID-19 Advisory Notice issued on April 17th is rescinded effective Friday, June 19th, 2020. PLEASE continue to follow all current Covid-19 federal/provincial government and health and safety protocols and recommendations.
CVWMA Office is NOW OPEN to the public
Regular hours are Monday to Friday, 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm (closed during lunch hour). Please understand that due to limited staffing it is occasionally necessary to close the office during regular business hours. Please consider calling ahead to verify the office will be open when you visit (250) 402-6900. We ask that […]
The public is asked to refrain from entering Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area
Due to COVID-19 pandemic and the associated risks to human health, the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority strongly advises that you refrain from entering onto the CVWMA until further notice. If, despite this advice, you choose to enter the CVWMA, please ensure that you comply strictly with all applicable physical and social distancing guidelines and […]
Fishing and Hunting on CVWMA during COVID-19 Pandemic
At all times, individuals are expected to follow the orders and guidance provided by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO). Specific guidance for angling and hunting activities, including but not limited to: · Only fish and hunt with members of your family or others you are living with. · Maintain physical distancing (2 metres or 6 feet) from other individuals […]
Guidance for Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area users during Covid-19 pandemic
If you absolutely need to go out: Only go with members of your family or others you are living with Do not share vehicles with individuals outside of your family or others you are living with Maintain physical distancing (2 metres or 6 feet) from other individuals you come across Avoid sitting on benches Do […]
CVWMA Update on “Full Temporary Closure”
Dear CVWMA Users and Supporters, The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area Authority (Board) recognizes that closing the CVWMA has significantly impacted our visitors and our community. With this update, we hope to address a number of the questions that have been raised by the temporary closure of the CVWMA on 5 April 2020. The decision to *temporarily* close […]