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My only complaint here is that I was born and raised in Elkford, BC (2 minutes away from the beautiful Elk) which btw was almost always dead quiet when I was fishing. Usually people go to the Fernie area to do their fishing. I had some of the best experiences of my life fishing in the area. I am only 23, and have only been in Alberta for 4 years to get my school and career and order. I travel back to visit my dad and little brother (11 years old) Whom is becoming very interested in fishing. (There is not too much to do in a small town). I have taken him out lot's and find it very sad that in order for me to fish in what was my own backyard for almost my whole life will cost me $40.00 to just get started for one day. I visit probably 15+ weekends a year, and still feel it's my home. I do agree the waters need to be protected, and that overfishing would cause a demise. However, i do feel un-decided. I do believe that persons born in the province should have the option to buy a resident(s) past resident license. On the contrary, I also have the privelage now to fish the bow and the like as an Albertan. My head can't make up a solid decision, I guess we have to leave that to the suits. Bottom line, is it is absolutely breathtaking fishing in the valley, and is well worth the money. It's just hard paying to use your own backyard.. haha. 2.56667775 Cents.