Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Club
Who are we?
19WBHA is a club that provides a community for those interested in outdoor pursuits and meeting for social events with like-minded people. Our aim is to be a point of contact to help people get involved but have know idea where to start, or those that are new to the area and wanting to learn the rules and regulations, as well as getting the 19 Wing community involved in conservation.
We provide intro classes to learn about fishing, hunting, and shellfish harvesting.
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) seeks to ensure North America's outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands, waters, and wildlife.
Learn more about BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (Parent organization)
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Membership
Membership in 19WBHA shall be open to all Defense team members of 19 Wing Comox, as well as Veterans of the CAF.
a. Regular $35 : Active Canadian Forces Members and Veterans
b. Associate $40: All other participants, including any person who has been invited to join and has been approved by the Executive.
To join: Club membership requires being a current paid member of BHA, discounted rates are set out by the parent organization. Register HERE and provide proof of membership purchase (copy of confirmation email ) to the Club President.
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Upcoming Events
Shellfish Education, Harvesting and BBQ 18 April 2026
19 Wing Backcountry Hunters and Anglers will host a shellfish education and harvesting class, followed by a shellfish BBQ between 11am and 4pm at the Airforce Beach Pavillion.
Required: Attendees MUST hold a valid tidal waters fishing license from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Dress weather appropriate and bring a small shovel and bucket or mesh bag, and be capable of a 2 km beach walk with potential water crossing.
This event is FULL. For the waitlist, please email: Vanessa.Larochelle@forces.gc.ca
Forge Your Oun Hunting Knife! 09 May 2026
An introduction to blacksmithing course will be hosted by 19WBHA. Students will forge their own knife and make a leather sheath. All tools and instruction provided by Will Steed of THEFORGE.CA.
Cost: $350 per person
For more information and Registration contact: P-19WBHA@forces.gc.ca
Get Your Own Hunting License! 20-21 June 2026 (tentative date)
19WBHA is looking to host a Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education course, a required course to recieve a hunting license in B.C. This is a two-day course.
Cost: $150 per person
For more information contact: P-19WBHA@forces.gc.ca
Eve River Fishing Trip 22-23 August 2026 (two-nights)
Join members of 19WBHA on a two-night fishing and camping trip near the Adam and Eve rivers confluence. This will be a good trip for both novice and experienced anglers. Club memebership is not required but is recommended.
Required: Saltwater Sport Fishing License and Salmon Stamp are required.
For more information and Registration contact: P-19WBHA@forces.gc.ca
