I have accepted a job as a natural resource officer with the BC government and will be relocating to Cranbrook in May, I am very excited to fish, camp, and explore a new part of the province (I have also lived in Prince Rupert and Spent two years in the Yukon). I was curious to know of anyone had any recommendations on local organizations to get involved with and the best fish and game/range club around. I served on the board of directors with the Yukon Fish and Game Association and would be interested in getting involved and connecting with the hunting/outdoors community in the east Kooteneys! Housing also appears to be an issue and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on the best place to look for accommodations?
You really will like the East Kootenays I'm sure! I live a couple hours north of Cranbrook. I suggest you look into the BC chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. There are a lot of members in and around the Cranbrook area.