Become a Member
*Please Read the Below Information Carefully to Ensure You Apply for the Correct Membership*
*PLEASE NOTE:*
An OFAH membership is required to hunt in ANY Simcoe County forest. All Restricted PAL persons must belong to a club for firearms transportation purposes.
Unless otherwise stated, all of our members have to do a mandatory 10 hours per year of volunteering with club events or projects or attend 3 dinner meetings.
*** Failure to complete either 10 hours of volunteering or attendance of 3 dinner meetings will require the member to pay a $100 charge upon renewal the following year ***
All new memberships of any kind must complete the Mandatory Orientation before membership is approved and finalized. If not completed, membership will not be granted, and fees will be reimbursed.
GBHA Executive reserves the right to deny or revoke memberships.
For questions and inquiries scroll to the bottom of the page.
Categories of Membership
This is for all new or current single and family memberships that have a sponsor. New members are accepted in January and must be submitted and paid by end of February.
Eligibility:
On new, single, and family members, sponsorship by a valid, current, voting honorary, single or family member is mandatory. At renewal, Single, and Family Membership holder may transfer to any other membership without penalty or restriction.
Sponsorship:
Single and Family membership holders may sponsor two new members per year and serve on the Executive.
Commitment:
10 hours per year volunteer service or attend 3 dinner meetings
Single Membership Rates:
$240.00 for new single members, $200.00 for renewal.
Membership renewal applications are accepted October 1st - December 31st.
*** Failure to complete either 10 hours of volunteering or attendance of 3 dinner meetings will require the member to pay a $100 charge upon renewal the following year ***
New memberships accepted January 1st - January 31st only.
This is participating, voting membership.
Family Membership Rates:
$290.00 for new family members, $250.00 for renewal.
Membership renewal applications are accepted October 1st - December 31st.
*** Failure to complete either 10 hours of volunteering or attendance of 3 dinner meetings will require the member to pay a $100 charge upon renewal the following year ***
New memberships accepted January 1st - January 31st only.
Voting:
A participating member over 19 years of age is allowed to vote or serve on the Executive after being a member for two consecutive years in good standing. Family Memberships are allowed two votes per family at any General Membership Meeting.
Single Membership Rates:
$240.00 for New Single Members
$200.00 for Renewal.
Family Membership Rates:
$290.00 for New Family Members
$250.00 for Renewal.
Youth Cost per Monthy Dinner Meetings
$14.00
Adult Cost per Monthy Dinner Meeting
$20.00
The Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers Junior Club is based out of Midland and was established in 2001 with the goal of engaging youth in traditional outdoor activities and conservation projects within the community. 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. Please check out our Junior Club page listed HERE for more information.
GBHA holds monthly dinner meetings. Please check our calendar for meeting dates. Adult cost for dinner is cost is $20.00 and youths are $14.00. Special event prices will be announced.
Annual Rate
$85.00
Eligibility:
Members who are 70 years old or older with a minimum of 20 years membership with the club.
Sponsorship:
Honorary membership holders may sponsor two new members per year and serve on the Executive.
Voting:
This is participating, voting membership, may serve on the executive.