Community Engagement Program
Support for Growth & Sustainability of OFAH Membership Clubs
Welcome to the OFAH Community Engagement Program
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) is committed to strengthening and supporting our network of clubs and their members who share a passion for conservation, angling, and hunting. OFAH members are the driving force behind grassroots conservation efforts, fostering the spirit of volunteerism that keeps our outdoor traditions alive. The Community Engagement Program (CEP) is a new initiative designed to help OFAH Membership clubs grow, sustain their activities, and increase engagement at the local level. Whether you’re looking to expand your membership, enhance your programming, or make a bigger impact in your community, the CEP is here to help.
Why Was the Community Engagement Program Developed?
OFAH recognizes the critical role that our clubs play in fostering outdoor traditions, conservation efforts, and community building. However, many clubs face challenges with membership retention, project funding, and event coordination. The CEP was developed to address these challenges by providing clubs with the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed. By stabilizing and growing local clubs, we ensure that our outdoor heritage continues to thrive across Ontario for future generations.
Launched in January 2025, the CEP is just getting started, and big things are on the horizon! We’re expanding, evolving, and finding new ways to support OFAH member clubs in their conservation efforts. Stay tuned and join our email list to be the first to hear about the latest opportunities and initiatives.
How the CEP Benefits OFAH Members and Clubs
- Support for Club Growth & Sustainability: We provide guidance on membership recruitment, retention strategies, and long-term planning to help your club remain strong.
- Event & Program Assistance: Need help planning a youth fishing derby, a hunter education workshop, or a conservation project? We offer resources, and coordination support to make your event a success.
- Training & Resources: Access webinars, training sessions, and toolkits that cover best practices for club management, volunteer engagement, and advocacy efforts.
- Advocacy & Policy Support: Get access to OFAH policy experts who can help your club navigate local resource management concerns and become effective advocates for sustainable hunting and fishing.
- Exclusive Funding Opportunities: Gain access to the OFAH Membership Community Projects Fund and the OFAH Foundation’s Community Conservation Fund for eligible projects.
- Networking & Collaboration: Connect with other clubs across Ontario, share best practices, and work together to enhance conservation efforts.
Examples of Club Activities & Events Your Club Can Do
The CEP supports clubs by connecting them with resources, guidance and networking to successfully plan and execute their projects
- Conservation Projects: Fish and wildlife habitat restoration, shoreline cleanups, invasive species control, tree planting, and duck box installations.
- Community Events: Youth camps, workshops, fishing tournaments, hunter education courses, and women’s outdoor weekends.
- Specialized Outdoor Activities: Falconry, dog field trials, trapping demonstrations, fly fishing clinics, and waterfowl hunting excursions.
How to Get Involved
Becoming part of the OFAH Community Engagement Program is easy! This program is exclusively available to OFAH affiliated clubs. If your club is already an OFAH affiliate, you’re eligible to access the program’s benefits right away.
If your club is not yet affiliated, joining is simple and comes with a host of perks, including insurance coverage, policy support, and exclusive funding opportunities.
Steps to Join
- Ensure Your Club Meets Membership Requirements: A minimum of 5 members is required, and all must be OFAH members.
- Contact Us for a Club Membership Package: We’ll provide all the details on club insurance, membership compliance, and program benefits.
- Start Accessing Resources & Support: Once affiliated, your club can take advantage of everything the CEP has to offer!
Join the Movement – Strengthen Your Club, Grow Our Outdoor Community
By participating in the Community Engagement Program, your club will be part of a larger effort to promote and sustain outdoor traditions across Ontario. Let’s work together to create vibrant, engaged, and resilient clubs that continue to make a difference.
Have questions or want to get started? Contact us today!
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