GBHA Junior Club
HELPING KIDS FIND THEIR PLACE IN THE OUTDOORS SINCE 2001 ~
The focus of the Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers Junior Club is for youth “to find their place in the outdoors.” In addition to conservation projects, the members are mentored in traditional outdoor activities such as archery, fishing, firearms & range safety, target shooting, hunting skills & knowledge, survival skills, wild game calling and shotgun shooting.
The Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers Junior Club is based out of Midland and was established in 2001 to engage youth in traditional outdoor activities and conservation projects within the community. Our membership consists of youth under the age of 21 years old. Our members come not just from Midland but all over Simcoe County. We have a membership cap of 45 members, and we always have a waiting list of eager participants. If you are looking for something fun and unique the engage youth in Midland, Penetang, Tay or the surrounding area contact GBHA and inquire about the Junior Club! We usually host one event per month so youth have plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the great outdoors!
Our youth members have received a multitude of awards. It is their commitment to conservation and the outdoors. Conservation projects include annual tree planting, Pitch In projects, stream restoration, invasive species eradication, wood duck box building and follow-up, building birdhouses and bird feeders.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you are interested in joining our club.
Junior Club Mentors
Karl and Annette Gostick
Lead Mentor Chairman, Communications
(705) 716-1612
Janice and Larry Ferris
Mentor, Registration and Renewals of Junior Club members,
Chair Junior Club events, and
Chair the Annual North Simcoe Youth Expo
Janice Ferris someonenolongerfishing@gmail.com
Larry Ferris ferris.larry51@gmail.com
Janice (705) 527-4058,
Larry (705) 529-6364
Tori Edwards and Ben Leger
Mentor, Chair Mentor Hunts with Junior Club,
Educational Presentations,
Archery Range activities
Tori hotinpink@gmail.com
Tori (705) 528-4524
Ben (613) 913-1128
Outdoor Education
Education and events for youth in Midland, Penetang, Tay and the surrounding area including, game calling, tree stand safety, camo contests, outdoor winter survival, mentored waterfowl hunts and more!
Fishing
GBHA hosts many fishing events for youth in Midland, Penetang, Tay and the surrounding area. We host an annual fishing derby in the summer and an annual ice fishing event during the winter.
Firearms Safety
GBHA Junior Club members practice skills at target and skeet shooting. We use a variety of firearms including, airguns, .22 rifles, and more. All members are required to do a firearms safety course/test before any events.
Conservation
GBHA Junior Club members take pride in being active conservationists. Our club particicpates in multiple conservation activities throughout the year including, an annual pitch-in garbage pick-up event, ongoing projects such as Wood Duck nesting box, tree planting, and more.
Archery
The GBHA Junior Club boasts its own Certified Level 1 Archery Instructors. All archery events are run in a safe, fun and rewarding environment. Range safety and proper form are our priorities on the archery range. GBHA hosts youth activities in Midland and the surrounding area!
Community Relations
The GBHA Junior Club has an excellent relationship with our communities! We host a calling competition at the Coldwater Fall Fair, which is open to the public. We also participate in local parades, have enlightened seniors at local retirement homes. and more!
Events & Inquiries
GBHA is proud to have members from across Simcoe County. If you are a hunting enthusiast in Midland, Penetang, Tay or the surrounding area, fishing enthusiast in Midland, Penetang, Tay or the surrounding area or conservation enthusiast in Midland, Penetang, Tay or the surrounding area contact us at Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers. If you are looking to get involved or help the club with fundraising or other events check out our events page!