Saskatchewan to establish outfitting commission

REGINA – The province is investing $124,000 towards helping to establish a new Saskatchewan outfitting commission.

The new outfitter commission will represent all licensed outfitters. The commission will be an outfitter-driven and outfitter-governed organization that will work to ensure a healthy and sustainable outfitting industry in Saskatchewan.

The commission is being led by the Saskatchewan Outfitters Association (SOA) in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism Saskatchewan. This new model will be phased in over the next three years and will ensure that consumer protection exists across the province’s licensed outfitting industry.

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“Saskatchewan is home to some of the best hunting and fishing in the world and our outfitters play a vital role in promoting our province as the destination of choice for hunters and anglers,” Environment Minister Herb Cox said.

“The new commission will further help to build a robust tourism sector as well as make Saskatchewan more attractive as an outfitting destination,” Minister responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Jeremy Harrison said.

“We look forward to welcoming all hunters and anglers while enhancing the outfitting experience for all to enjoy.”

Currently there are more than 600 licensed outfitters in Saskatchewan and it contributes around $80 million to the economy.