SCI Summer 2014

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SCI Summer 2014
SCI FLINT REGIONAL
CHAPTER DIRECTORY
OFFICERS
DIRECTORS
President
Neal Porter
1082 Key West Ct.
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-3288 home
(248) 343-3648 cell
Ron Martenka
PUBLICATIONS &
TROPHY RECORDS
DIRECTOR
[email protected]
(248) 634-0834 home
John Kupiec
AWARDS & PUBLIC
RELATIONS
DIRECTOR
(810) 733-1400 office
(810) 240-0443 cell
President Elect
Ron Douglas
Fundraiser Director
(248) 890-4500 home
Tim Pifher
EDUCATION &
WEBSITE DIRECTOR
(810) 653-0719 home
Zach Goodheart
BOARD MEMBER
(810) 240-6944 cell
Secretary
Mike Dickerson
HUNT DONOR
COMMITTEE
(810) 691-8850 cell
Treasurer
Tom Dennis
(810) 664-3104 home
(810) 614-1358 cell
Administrative Assistant
Joy Martinbianco
(810) 569-5623 cell
INTERNATIONAL
SCI Executive Secretary
Bruce W. Eavenson
(248) 627-2040 home
(248) 627-2818 office
(248) 672-3900 cell
SCI Director-At-Large
Scott Chapman
(734) 475-5989 home
(734) 416-3350 x 305
Legislative
Representative
Robert Eastman
(810) 733-6360
Matthew Bluntzer
BOARD MEMBER
(734) 416-3350 x 316
(517) 545-2358 home
Dennis Gepfrey
SPORTSMAN
AGAINST HUNGER
(810) 653-4567 home
(810) 625-7965 cell
Robert Myers
BOARD MEMBER
(810) 664-9037 home
(810) 441-1115 cell
Rodney Mayner
BOARD MEMBER
(810) 513-8266 cell
George Peterman
SILENT AUCTION
DIRECTOR
(810) 347-5005
Roger Mayner
BOARD MEMBER
(810) 513-5039
Lewis Duncan
BOARD MEMBER
(810) 234-8247 home
(810) 516-2975 cell
Dennis Peters
MEMBERSHIP
Chad Hilgendorf
DIRECTOR
[email protected] (810) 820-0547 cell
(586) 536-5411 home
(586) 752-4150 office
President’s Message
Fellow SCI Flint Chapter Members,
Our annual elections took place this past June, and Ron
Douglas became president-elect. Dennis Gepfrey is now
vice president and Mike Dickerson is the secretary. There
are no current vacancies on the board. We have been
working on upcoming events and the Citizens Initiated
Law- the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.
Dennis Gepfrey will again manage the annual youth buck
pole hosted by Madden’s Lounge later this month and he
is still looking for donations. If you have never attended
this event, it is a great way to see the future of our sport.
You’ll see youth hunters bringing in their first deer to the deer pole and winning a prize or goody bag
for their efforts. This is truly a family event and many grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, and uncles
also show up with the families. We will also have an opening day buck pole on November 15th at
Madden’s Lounge.
Today, as I am writing this, the Michigan House of Representatives finalized the Citizens Initiated
Law. The Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act originated from SCI members. This is
landmark legislation- the most significant conservation legislation ever accomplished by citizens in
our state and it will have significant, long lasting benefits. Our hunting heritage will be passed on to
the next generations of hunters without interference from out of state radical groups like PETA and the
Humane Society of the United States- at least for the foreseeable future. This legislation came directly
from in state SCI leadership- we started it and we finished it! The Flint Chapter of SCI, its board, and
its members were leaders in many ways to accomplish this goal and it is something that I personally
will never forget. We made a difference- WE MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE! We donated time, we
donated money (especially Dennis Peters!), we collected signatures, we used our influence, we used
other available resources, we worked closely with other sportsmens’ organizations, and we led the
effort through the Michigan Chapters of SCI. This legislation would not have been possible without
SCI.
The annual Christmas Banquet is on December 5th at the Davison Country Club and I hope to see you
there. Remember, this is a free event for members and a guest. Enjoy your fall hunts and share the
experience with our members.
Life is short, hunt hard, and pass it on (today we passed it on big time!),
Neal
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Zimbabwe 2014
We had been following the cat’s blood trail for 4 hours. The big cat
came out of the rocky crevice and hit Tsumbe when his shadow went
over the edge. Clearly he was going for his throat...
My wife, Renee, and I arrived in
camp after a 2 day trip to the Sango
portion of the Save Conservancy in
southeast Zimbabwe. We met our
hosts Yonnie and Cathy and instantly
felt at home. The tent camp is what
I had envisioned. It reminded me
of what the hunts of Roosevelt and
Hemingway must have experienced.
We were treated like royalty by the
camp staff. Renee and I were the only
occupants of the camp for 2 weeks.
Our South African PH Gary Phillips
joined us for the hunt . We have
hunted with him 4 times in the
East Cape area. That evening our
Zimbabwe PH Johnny Hulme joined
us. The plan for the next few days was
to get out baits for the leopard. The
preferred baits are zebra and impala.
The hunts were to be before daylight
until after dark. The main hunting area
is around the Maroke river which is
a 15-20 km drive from camp on a 2
track trail.
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4:30 came awfully early. That first night we had lions in camp
outside the tent. It’s winter there. We had 45-50 degrees at night
and 70- 80 degrees during the day. The days were sunny with
an occasional cloud. The grass was low and brown. It was easy
to spot animals and there were hundreds to be seen. Giraffes,
Kudus, Elephant, Rhinos, wildebeest, wild dogs,etc. The
Maroke river ran in multiple channels calf deep. The animals
after 4 hours. Johnny and I were able to get a 120 yard
shot after a 200 foot hands and knees crawl. I should say
at this point that every plant in Africa has thorns, burr and
catclaws. He ran off as if I had missed with my .458 Lott.
While walking to where he had been a group of elephants
began to trumpet and approach. We literally ran to avoid
an encounter. We circled back and picked up a good blood
congregated at the water holes
and the river.
After a week we had 11 baits
strung up in trees with adjacent
trail cameras. This included 5
Impalas and 2 zebras. Each of
these hunts was an adventure in
itself. I had 4 trackers with me
daily. They were phenomenal.
Sonny was the best tracker and
Johnny’s strong right hand. He
always carried the shooting sticks
or Johnny’s 500 NE Kreighoff.
Dakerai was the youngest. He
was learning from Sonny and
carried water and medical supplies. I
realized after a few days that he had
been assigned to me. He was always
near. Livingston (Big Liv) was the
concierge. He kept Renee company,
made sure we had drinks and lunch and
was the best tree climber. Amos was the
oldest and coordinated the work.
On the fourth day we ran into a group
of Eland bulls. Naturally they ran off.
With the trackers help we caught them
trail. The eland traveled a mile with a good heart shot.
On the seventh day we knew we had a big leopard in a
cave above the Maroke river. He had dragged an Impala
bait into a cave on a ledge about 20 feet above the
riverbank. Sonny crawled in without knowing if the cat
was there or not. We tied the impala to a tree on the ledge
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hoping to get a broadside shot.
We set up a ground blind 60
yards away across the river.
That night he came in 2 hours
after dark. He fooled us in that
he came down behind the tree
to get the impala. It was a bad
angle. All I had was head and
neck. Johnny whispered that
I would never see a cat this
big again. “Take the best shot
possible. We will get this cat.”
I didn’t even hear the .338 Win
mag go off. The cat fell off the
ledge and laid still. I thought it
was over. In less than a minute
however the cat roared, got
up, and ran up a rock slide. I
thought GREAT NOW WHAT!
The trackers followed a good blood trail through
rocks. We could hear the angry cat ahead. Johnny
decided this was a bad idea in the dark. We went
back to camp.
After a sleepless night we were back at the river at
daylight. When the word got out how big the cat
was that I had wounded a half a dozen volunteers
showed up. Tsumbe was one of these. He had
worked with Johnny before.
... Tsumbe’s reaction was to turn away. The cat’s
jaws closed on his shoulder and his claws entered
his face. He was knocked to the ground. Thank
goodness the claws did not rake his face. Tsumbe
got his feet under the cat and pushed him off.
Tsumbe was able to get up. The cat came at him
again and he hit him in the head. The cat went down
and bit his foot. He hit him again and the leopard
turned and ran. Up until this point all we could do
is watch. Now everyone with a gun was able to get
in the action. As Johnny later said “This cat died a
warrior.” Tsumbe spent 3 days in the hospital. I saw
him before I left. He was back home doing well.
The buffalo was almost easy after this. We tracked
groups of Dagga boys daily for a week. Various
setbacks interrupted our stalks. Changes in the
wind, other plains game, lions, and an exciting
confrontation with a rhino. Finally on the last day
at noon we were up in some rocks and looked down
to a group of bulls at 50 yards. The first shot was
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excellent but Johnny had me shoot until he went
down.
This was my greatest adventure. I don’t Know how
it can be topped.
Gary ( [email protected] ) says
he can do it. He has invited us back for lion. He
will be visiting Renee and I January 2015. If you
want to meet Gary to hear more about this hunt
E-mail me at [email protected]. When the date is
firmed up I will contact you.
Frazer Wadenstorer
SCI-Flint Chapter Member
Just Wondering:
What is Your Favorite Hunting Cartridge?
By Scott Chapman
of hunting to sort out my personal preferences based on
The old saying “beware of a man who has one rifle and
experience and observations. Along the way, I have found
can shoot it well” never hit home with me considering
the obvious – if you select an appropriate cartridge with
there are so many choices of not only rifles and rifle
the proper bullet, and place the shot well, they all work.
types, but the number of calibers they come in and the
But I do have preferences given a choice.
number of cartridges they can be chambered in.
Some of my personal thoughts are:
Certainly, there are many successful hunters who have
done all their hunting with a single rifle and cartridge
1) I generally prefer heavy for caliber bullets despite the
combination, but among traveling big-game hunters, I
reduction in muzzle velocity;
would guess that is more unusual than it is usual.
2) I am a huge fan of the various .277 and .284 caliber
I have always enjoyed trying to find the best available tool
cartridges for deer-sized game;
for the job (assuming it is already in my gun safe) when
3) The .300 magnums are highly versatile cartridges that
planning a hunt. In fact, this is always one of the exciting
can be applied to most game and hunting situations;
parts of planning a trip for me.
Most of the time, this means analyzing the size and
4) While speed kills, for heavy bodied game, I prefer the
temperament of the game I am going to hunt, the type
standard medium-bore magnum cartridges compared
of terrain and cover I am going to hunt in, and the likely
to the newer ultra-magnums;
and unlikely distances I may have to shoot. This can get
5) I like to shoot varmint-sized cartridges and the big stuff
complicated when more than one species will be hunted
at the range much more than the .270 - .30 caliber
– even taking a second or third rifle on a trip sometimes
cartridges. The small stuff is fun, but the really big stuff
doesn’t matter – you can only carry one rifle at a time,
is really fun, and the in between just isn’t that exciting.
and you can’t count on having the time to switch rifles
If I had to pick five cartridges to hunt the world with for
even if a tracker is carrying your second option for you.
the rest of my life, I would pick the .22 Hornet, .270 WSM,
This has led me to use more than 15 different centerthe .338 Win Mag, the .375 HH Mag,
fire cartridges to take more
and the .416 Rigby. Reduce that to
than 100 big game animals.
The Author’s Top Five Cartridges, L-R:
four, and I would drop the .416 Rigby.
As a caliber, the .270’s
.22 Hornet,
If I were down to three it would have to
(.270 Win and .270 WSM)
.270 WSM,
be the .22 Hornet, .270 WSM, and .375
have accounted for the
.338 Win Mag,
HH. If you pressed me for only two
biggest bunch of animals,
.375 H&H Magnum,
rifles, I would start sweating, but would
and I have used the .300
and .416 Rigby
not let you pry the .22 Hornet or .375
WinchesterMagnumfor more
HH out of my hands.
than 30 species. My .375 HH
That being said, somehow, the .338
Mag has accounted for the
WinchesterMag remains my favorite
largest “mass” of animals –
cartridge. With the exception of
20 plus animals, and many
African Dangerous Game where .375
of them very large. My .22
is generally the minimum legal caliber,
Hornet is fast advancing on
the .338 Win Mag will do anything you
totals with my new passion
ask of it. Stoke it with 210 grain Nosler
of hunting pygmy antelope
Partition bullets, and you have an acceptable solution for
and small carnivores. Along the way I have usedvarious
smaller big game in a flat shooting, standard magnum
.22’s, .243’s, .260’s, 7mm’s, the venerable .30-30, other
magazine rifle. Move to a stout 250 grain bullet like a Swift
.30 calibers, .338’s, .350’s, .416’s and even the old.45A-Frame, and you are ready for ready for elk, moose, kudu,
70. This doesn’t include my experiences using either
red deer, all the North American bears, and big plains
shotgunsor muzzleloaders for big game. I still need to
game, even the big-bodied eland.
experiment with the “quarter-bore”, 8mm, and 9.3mm
So, I am interested, what is your favorite cartridge and
caliber cartridges before I can give them a fair personal
caliber? Drop a note to me at [email protected] and
evaluation.
let me know. If we have enough responses, we will share
When I started to hunt, I absorbed everything I could
them with you in another article in an upcoming SCI Flint
from gun writers and from conversations around the
campfire or stove in camp. It would take years and a lot
Regional Chapter Newsletter.
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SCI Flint Regional Chapter
31st Annual Awards Banquet
On Friday, August 1, 2014 SCI
Flint celebrated our 2013 hunting
adventures at the Davison Country
Club at the Chapter’s 31st Annual
Awards Banquet.
Nearly 120 members and spouses
attended the event. Special
“Thanks to our Board Members
that each year are dedicated to
the excitement and showing the
previous year’s finest animals and
hunters.
Attendees enjoyed tasty
appetizers, and a dinner of grilled
steak, salads, corn on the cob,
and mashed redskin potato, with
a choice of delicious deserts.
Guests enjoyed several raffles,
auction items and fun including
and our now famous Reverse
Bingo!.
Joy Martinbianco was recognized
when SCI Flint presented her with
the 2013 Joseph Schotthoefer
Service Award. This award is
presented for a member that
has demonstrated service and
dedication to ensuring the chapter
remains one of the best. She has
served the board for 13 years
as Administration Assistant to 6
Presidents and works on the
creation of our Award Winning
Newsletters and Fundraiser
Programs since 2001.. Overall we had 40 trophy entries
from our member hunters. Special Awards, Category
Awards and Major Trophy Awards
presented are listed below:
Special Awards:
2014 Schotthoefer Service
Award Joy Martinbianco
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Rich Richardson received his Award
of Service for serving 25 + years.
Rich served as Chapter President and
Treasurer. Retiring from the Board
but,,,for sure not chapter or hunting!
Thanks Again Rich!
Category Awards:
2013 Best Overall Archery Division Carl Portner Jr. , Midwestern White-tailed Deer
(typical) 155 1/8
2013 Best Overall Rifle Division Dwight Bartle , Carmen Mt. White-tailed Deer
(typical) 109)
2013 Best Overall Muzzleloader Division Ron Douglas, Northeastern White-tailed Deer
(non typical) 179 5/8
2013 Best Overall Alternate Means Jon B. Munger, Harpoon, American Alligator
10’2”
2013 Best Overall Youth Trophy Megan Somers, Kalahari Gemsbok 88 5/8
2013 Best Overall Turkey Trophy Jon B. Munger, Eastern Wild Turkey (non-typical)
55 6/16
2013 Best Overall Handgun Division Scott Chapman, Feral Boar (North America) 21
8/16
2013 Best Overall Estate Trophy Scott Chapman, Hybrid Sheep (South America)
129 1/8
Major Awards:
2013 HR Somers International Hunting Award Ron Martenka, Soay Sheep 104
2013 Ed Minto North American Hunting Award Dwight Bartle, Carmen Mountain White-tailed
Deer (typical) 109
2013 Carl E. Sweers Memorial Whitetail Award Ron Douglas, Northeastern White-tailed Deer
(non-typical) 179 5/8
2013 John F. Gall Michigan Whitetail Award Ron Douglas, Northeastern White-tailed Deer
(non-typical) 179 5/8
2013 People’s Choice Award -
C.J. Merriman, Cape Buffalo
Take a youth Hunting in
2014 & 2015
More Banquet
Photos on page 8 
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Participate.....Join the Fun!
YOUTH
BUCKPOLE
FIFTEENTH
ANNUAL
BUCKPOLE
September 20th & 21st, 2014
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Madden’s Lounge
809 N. State Rd.
Davison, MI 48423
Madden’s Lounge
809 N. State Rd.
Davison, MI 48423
Call 810-653-5330
Call 810-653-5330
Bucks and Does
Same Great Event – Same Location
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An Important Day for Michigan
and Hunters Everywhere
On August 28, 2014 the Scientific Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Act (SFWCA) passed into law with a
bipartisan House of 65-43. Several weeks before the
act passed in State Senate with another Bi-partisan
vote of 23-10.
The citizen initiative, called the Scientific
Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act protects
the authority of the Natural Resources
Commission to designate game species
(which it shares with the Legislature) and to
issue fisheries orders, both under a duty to
use sound science. Included in the act is a
provision to provide free licenses for active
military members, and to protect Michigan
waters from invasive species like Asian
carp with a $1 million appropriation to the
Department of Natural Resources for rapid
response activities.
With the passing of this act the Humane
Society of the United States will be stopped
in their attempt to end a regulated hunting
season for wolves in certain areas of the
Upper Peninsula. Because the initiative
contains an appropriation, it is not subject
to a third referendum by HSUS. Due to the
fact that this act was passed with a simple
majority, and not a 2/3 majority, the bill will
not go into law until March of 2015 after a
60 day waiting period from when the new
legislature assumes their position. There will
still be two HSUS bills on the fall ballot, which
could affect the
2014 Wolf hunting
season. Beginning
in March 2015, the
HSUS referendums,
if passed will expire
and the SFWCA will
supersede them
protecting future
hunts.
SCI Support of the Scientific Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Act
2013/14 – Flint Regional Chapter donated
$53,000 to support the Citizens for
Professional Wildlife Management(CPWM) a
ballot committee composed of conservation
organizations from across Michigan who
believe that fish and wildlife decisions should
be based on sound science.
2013/4 – Flint chapter members supported
effort to gather signatures required to move
forward the citizens sponsored legislation.
Over 300,000 signatures were gathered more
than enough to move this legislation forward
for a vote.
2014 – SCI members contacted our
representatives in the Michigan senate and
house asking them to vote yes on this act
and also took part in a rally on the steps of
the Michigan State Capitol to show support
for the act.
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Jim George General Scholarship 2014
Hunting is Important to Conservation
By Nicholas Ostrander
Hunting is a very important factor and
aspect of conservation. Without hunting
in play, there is no telling what would
happen to our wildlife as we know it today.
Hunting in a way is a natural regulatory
factor in our biome and all over the world.
Ever since man has emerged on our
planet, he has hunted for food. Hunting
has helped keep the population size and
density in check. For example, too big of
a population or population density would
cause major unbalances in the ecosystem,
and could even cause inhabitants of animals
to drop rapidly. Another result could be
that the oversized populace of game could
cause harm to other species of game. If
anything was to happen along these lines,
then there would be nothing to conserve
or hunt. Predators can be a huge threat
to many types of game. Hunters can help
preserve those different types of game by
hunting the predators. Predators have very
few natural predators, and it is up to all
of the hunters to limit their damage and
conserve the large numbers of many animal
Hunting is also a type of fundraiser for
conservation. Every single time that
someone goes to the store and buys a
hunting or fishing license, money is
donated to conservation efforts. This
money helps pay for conservation officers,
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Nick Ostrander.
habitat improvement, building projects and biologists. All of
those things help conserve and benefit our game and natural
resources. Biologists and conservation officers use their skills
and resources to study species and help set the games laws
and regulations. Without these regulations, there would be no
conservation of our species and game. Habitat improvement
and habitat building projects help dramatically to allow our
wild animals and game to flourish and will help conserve their
presence. This environment insures that there is a large supply of
game for the future and allow them to continue to mature.
Nick winning 3rd placed at the Nationals in which over 2000 young skeet shooters participated.
Internal balancing of the populations
of animals is also an important part of
hunting and conservation. An example of
this is hunting deer. Generally speaking
most hunters prefer and hunt for bucks
instead of does. Hunting bucks is a way of
conserving the whitetail deer
herd. An excess of male deer
does not necessarily help them
to prosper. If there are more
females than males, it often
will produce the same annual
offspring yield. This being
said, one buck can produce
a large number of fauns
every year assuming does are
available in a particular area.
This method of preserving
does by specifically hunting
bucks, actually helps to
conserve and protect our
overall game numbers. The
balancing of individuals in the population
helps the species conservation and helps
them grow.
Hunters have formed many charities,
conservation organizations and influential
groups because of hunting. These nonprofit groups help fund conservation
efforts throughout the United States. Hunting therefore is a
means of conserving our wildlife. Without conservation, there
would be no hunting. Everyone needs to do their part in both
hunting and conserving! Doing so will help protect today’s game
for tomorrow’s hunt and future generations in the out of doors.
We all (coaches, GB High School, parents and
the athletes) want to say thank you to SCI for their
continued support to get young shooters in the out
of doors. SCI annual contribution along with this
scholarship to Nick Ostrander is a wonderful gesture
and important to continue our heritage in the love of
the out of doors!
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Contributed by: SCI Flint Members Marc and Megan Somers
– A couple highlight shots from our 2013
Unico Safari hunt in Limpopo S Africa:
Gemsbok was Megan’s first animal AND
her 18th birthday so this harvest will always
have a special place in my heart. She
also took Impala, Blue Wildebeest, and
Zeeb - with 309 yard shot, which led
to a bit of tracking, ( but STILL – 309
yards!!! I was misting with pride ). I was
fortunate enough to benefit from Unico offering a discounted 59”
Kudu after it was turned down by a well-healed client. On the
last day I fulfilled my rug requirements.
Unico Safaris does an excellent job
catering to kids and families. The food,
PH’s, trackers, and accommodations are
all first class. Based on quality of animal I
would recommend Tanya and her crew to
anyone.
After Unico we flew to Volunkulo,
Mozambique, off the Indian Ocean coast, where
we focused on three days of intense relaxation and slipped in
a deep sea charter for mackerel extravaganza. As I expected,
the best part of trip
was seeing Africa
through Megan’s
eyes, it felt like my
1998 and my first
trip with my Father
all over again. I hope
she will have the same
wonderful memories.
Special note: Megan was awarded the 2013 Best Overall Youth
Trophy for her Kalahari Gemsbok scoring 88 5/8
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National Parks Fair
Hutching Elementary School
Jason DeLand – AWLS Graduate
By Matt Bluntzer
On Tuesday, May 20, Hutchings
Elementary teacher, Jason DeLand, and
his 5th grade class put on a coast-to coast
‘tour’ of the U.S. National Parks at their
‘National Park Fair.’ This is an idea that
came about as a result of Mr. DeLand’s
experiences at the American Wilderness
Leadership School (AWLS)
in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Jason was sponsored by the
SCI Flint Regional Chapter
in the AWLS class of 2003.
Throughout the school
year, Mr. DeLand’s class
communicated over Skype
with national park rangers in
Grand Canyon National Park,
and corresponded with individual parks
around the country. The students then
used these contacts, and other information
sources, to create a report about their park. AWLS Graduate - Jason DeLand and
Matt Blutzer
The program culminated with student
presentations to the 3rd grade students in
their building.
Jason invited me to attend Hutchings Elementary School’s
‘National Park Fair,’ so I could see the results of the SCI
AWLS scholarship and how it is being utilized year one in the
classroom. During the event each student who researched their
own National Park then presented the information to small
groups of younger students. It was amazing to see the interest
in not only the 5th grade presenters, but the younger 3rd grade
visitors as well. Each student project explained details about
their park including the park size, location, history and flora
and fauna. The ultimate goal of sponsoring teacher attendance
at the Wilderness School is in hopes that they will return to
their classroom and provide for students an understanding and
appreciation of the outdoors at an age when students are most
open to learning. After my visit to Hutchings Elementary, I
believe Mr. Deland has done just that!
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P H O T O
Frazer Wadenstorer pictured with his 8ft...
180lb cat! See pages 2,3 & 4 for the full story!
Rachel and Neal Porter enjoy a
day of fishing in West Palm Beach,
Florida.
Emma Bluntzer
enjoys the
outdoors............
fishing at its finest!
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G A L L E R Y
Kelli & Adam Kupiec Fishing
Adventure
Woke up 4:45 a.m.
Picked up my son, Adam, across town.
Got fuel and drove to the “D”
Limited out by 8 a.m.
Smallest Walleye was 20” Largest Walleye was 30”, 8 lbs.
Several 6 pounders.
We had one heck of a time with Captain Ed of Medicine
Man Charters. Great guy. Knew where the fish were hiding.
We were vertical jigging and the fish were hot. Great day on
a beautiful Ranger Walleye Boat.
Thank you Captain Ed!
This Can Be Your Trophy Picture In The Next Issue!
Please send your photos to: Ron Martenka • 2441 Academy Rd. • Holly, MI 48442
email photos with captions to [email protected]
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20
9th Annual
Disabled Veterans Hunt
Tails-A-Waggin’ Acres
September 26th-29th, 2014
14
Do you know a Veteran who
enjoys hunting and has been
injured in the call of duty?
This is your chance to say
thanks. Invite them to day
of fun at a pheasant hunt!
As a way to thank those who have served, Tails-A-Waggin’
is offering free pheasant hunts to disabled veterans from all
wars. This hunt which is held in conjunction with the Brain
Injury Association of Michigan also serves to help some of
our veterans who are suffering from PTSD by getting them
out hunting and talking with others who have served. The
Veterans hunt held for the last 9 years is funded in part by
Safari Club International, the Flint Regional Chapter, and the
Southeast MI Bow hunters Chapter. Tails-A-Waggin’ Acres is
Located 20 miles SE of Cadillac.
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Chuck Connell of Tails-A-Waggin’
preserve was recently recognized for his
efforts working with veterans by the SCI
Flint Regional Chapter. Chuck received
a US flag that was flown over Kandahar
Airfield, Afghanistan on July 15. Chuck
not only supports our Veterans, he sponsors events for Michigan Law Enforcement and MDNR Officers. He has donated to our chapter fundraiser for several
years helping to further the mission of
SCI. Below Chuck is shown with the flag
that he received for his efforts.
Contact Chuck Connell to schedule your
day!
231.743.6483.
http://www.preservehunt.com/
Sportsman Against Hunger 2014 Season
Hello fellow hunters and friends!
over 10,000 lbs of meat which
Can you believe it, it’s getting to was a record year. Great job
be that time of the year already. people ! Each and every one
of you that donated should be
September youth hunt is just
around the corner and then deer proud of what you did. Just
season is right behind it ! I hope thinking about it should make
you feel warm and fuzzy; it does
that everyone enjoyed their
summer and was able to relax a for me ! I know that I ask this
little bit. I know that I have been every year and that we have
dedicated people that always
busy and did do a little golfing
donate to the S.A.H., thanks so
when I could.
much, but I know that there are
Well now that we are getting
a lot of you that could donate
ready for the fall and preparing
and haven’t.
for the hunting seasons, I am
again asking you to help us feed Why not, what are you waiting
for ? It won’t cost you anymore
our neighbors and surrounding
and you will be helping families
communities this year. The
that really could use it ! It may
Sportsman Against Hunger
be a family member of a close
campaign is all year long and
friend or fellow worker with
never stops. There are a lot of
special circumstances that you
people counting on us and I
don’t want to leave them hungry weren’t aware of. Every situation
is different, but you know what,
! I know that there are people
that take advantage of programs they need our help ! Some
like this and I also know that the day it could be us in the same
situation, and without these
Eastern Food Bank in Flint only
donations and people to support
gives to those that really need
help. All I can do is to try and get this campaign what would we
food through your donations for do to feed our families ?
them.
I am hoping to reach new
hunters
and people that aren’t
Last year this Chapter donated
aware of the S.A.H. campaign
over 2200 lbs of meat to
and what it is all about. If
the food bank. With other
organizations donating we were anyone has any questions
about this and what it is, I have
answers ! You can contact me
or call Thomas Meats and Mark
can answer your questions.
Mark is our processor that
processes these deer for us for
free ! He cuts and wraps it up,
then freezes it and contacts the
Eastern Food Bank for them to
come and pick it up. It is a really
simple and easy process, all we
need is donations from you to
make this happen.
Ok I think that you get the point
by now and I will quit begging,
for now ! I want to wish you all
a safe and successful hunting
season this year and hope to
see you at the Youth Deer Pole
at Maddens on September 20
and 21st. We also have the Buck
Pole Event on November 15th
at Maddens Lounge in Davison.
Come out and join us, enjoy the
stories and smiles and maybe a
beer ! Don’t forget to donate,
thank you all !
PLEASE, be safe hunting this year
and good luck !
Dennis Gepfrey
SCI-Flint Director
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Revenue generated will
create better recreational
opportunities throughout
the state. See What You
Get: More Bang for Your
Buck for more details on
these improvements.
A base license is now
required for every resident or non-resident who
hunts in Michigan, unless
otherwise noted. The base
license allows hunters to
hunt small game and also
purchase additional hunting licenses.
Below are the new hunting
licenses and prices.
As of March 1, 2014,
hunting licenses have
changed. The new structure creates a simpler, and
more fair and efficient
license buying process.
$15.00
$30.00
$138.00
$276.00
$6.00
$12.00
$15.00
$100.00
$15.00
$6.00
$7.50
$1.00
$1.00
$15.00
$6.00
$15.00
$6.00
$5.00
$500.00
$100.00
Deer Resident
Deer Combo Resident
Deer Nonresident
Deer Combo Nonresident
Deer Senior
Deer Combo Senior
*Deer Management Assistance Permits
Elk (Michigan residents only
Fur Harvester
Fur Harvester Senior
Harvest Tags
*Mentored Youth
Military (Active duty and 100% disabled veterans)
*Small Game 7 Day Nonresident
*Sportcard
Survey Tags
Turkey Fall
Turkey Fall Senior
Turkey Spring
Turkey Spring Senior
Waterfowl Hunting
Wolf NonResident
Wolf Resident
$4.00
*Applications
Hunt/Fish Combo Senior (includes base, deer combo and fishing)
$15.00
Antlerless Deer Managed Area Hunts
Hunt/Fish Combo Resident (includes base, deer combo and fishing)
$15.00
Antlerless Deer Junior
-
$15.00
Antlerless Deer
Hunt/Fish Combo Nonresident (includes base, deer combo and fishing)
-
Base Senior
$15.00
-
Base Nonresident
$15.00
-
Base Resident
Bear Participation
-
Base Junior
Bear
Previous Price
Hunting Licenses
$100.00
$500.00
$12.00
$6.00
$15.00
$6.00
$15.00
-
$1.00
+$0
$7.50
-
$6.00
$15.00
$100.00
$10.00
$28.00
$8.00
$190.00
$20.00
$40.00
$20.00
^$43.00
^$76.00
^$266.00
$15.00
$25.00
$5.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
^$5.00
^$151.00
^$11.00
^$6.00
New Price
New Hunting License Structure Chart
* Items do NOT require a base license
^ Items include a $1 surcharge. Revenue generated from these funds will
be used to educate the public on the
benefits of hunting, fishing and trapping in Michigan, and the impact of
these activities on the conservation,
preservation and management of the
state’s natural resources in accordance
with statute.
+For Michigan residents who are
veterans with 100-percent disability or
active-duty military, fees are waived
for hunting and fishing licenses not
obtained through a lottery. Military
Personnel Discount (Active Duty
Status):
• US military members who are currently federal active duty status.
• Qualifying customers must provide
proof of military status at the time
of purchase as well as while afield
and be able to present proof upon
request by a conservation officer,
a tribal officer, or any other law
enforcement officer. Proof of military status may include military ID,
leave papers, duty papers, military
orders, or other evidence verifying the applicant is a member of
the military and has been called to
federal active duty.
1.Michigan residents who are
currently in federal active duty
status may obtain hunting and
fishing licenses, for which a
lottery is not required, free of
charge.
2.Non-residents who are in federal
active duty status and currently
stationed in Michigan are eligible to receive resident pricing
on hunting and fishing licenses.
• DNR will perform random audits
to verify this information
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Graduating class August 2014
SHAP – State Hunter Safety Program is a Safari Club hunter
safety program sponsored by the Southeast Bowhunter Chapter,
S.C.I. It’s held each August at Camp Echo Grove in Leonard
Michigan. The camp is owned by the Michigan
Salvation Army and has been upgraded for
updated rifle and archery ranges to help their
campers and the S.H.A.P. camp.
The program is held each August for young
hunters between 12 – 15 years old. The
program starts Friday around noon & is
done around noon on Sunday. The students
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to archery hunt in some states & Canadian provinces. The students also enjoy
many of the camps other amenities during their weekend.
This year our chapter sponsored 6 youths to the camp. So far
we have been lucky enough as a chapter to be able to pay the
registration fee for the new hunters we sponsor and hope to
continue this practice in future years. We
have been sponsoring new hunters to the
S.H.A.P. weekend for 18 years and have
sent almost 100 new hunters in that time.
One question I get quite often is, do you
have to be an SCI family member to
be sponsored, NO you do not have to belong to SCI to
Joanne Williams attend. Another question is I don’t want to send my child
(front and Joe
alone, then have them come with a friend. I occasionally
Rodger (rear
doo have to limit how many kids from our chapter attend
blurred) present
as is it is sponsored by the S.E. Bowhunter’s and they open it to other S.C.I.
their Birds of
chapters, so space is limited.
Prey program
So if you have children, relatives or neighbors interested in hunting and will
need to get their hunter safety card and want a great experience keep this
program in mind. Just another chapter member benefit that is a recipient of our
Wild Game Dinner.
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Joe Rodg
er
the stude showing
nts a owl
“close up
”
Kevin Mulkeran
(rear holding map)
discusses ground
blinds and back
pack gear
SAVE THE DATE
SCI - Flint Chapter
2014 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Friday, December 5, 2014
Davidson Country Club
Hunts • Special Raffle • Live Auction • Silent Auction
Outfitters Open House Friday, March 13, 2015 1-9 p.m.
Safari Club International Flint Regional Chapter
www.sciflint.com
32ND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AND WILD GAME DINNER
Saturday, March 14, 2015
more exhibits and more donated items than last years record turnout!
Buy your next hunt at this extravaganza • Tremendous Wildlife Display • Guides and Outfitters
Door Prizes and Raffles • African Hunts • Ladies Items • Furs and Jewelry • North American Hunts
Menu will include: Wild Boar, Elk, Buffalo and Caribou.
Due to donated wild game, we reserve the right to substitute our entreés.
AUCTION • RAFFLE
North American Hunt Trips • Fishing Trips • African Hunts
Custom Rifles and Shotguns • Fur Coats • Taxidermy
Custom Jewelry • Silent Auction • Artwork
TIMES FOR THIS YEARS EVENT
Doors open at 3:00pm • Cash Bar opens at 3:00pm
Dinner starts at 5:30pm • Live Auction starting at 7:00pm
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR HUNTS & DONATIONS: www.sciflint.com
Outfitters and hunt descriptions are available for review. Check monthly for updates!
“Thank You and see you at the Fundraiser”
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2014
August Board of Directors’ Meeting
From August 13 -16
Safari Club International
members from around
the world descended on
Loews Ventana Canyon
Resort, in Tucson,
Arizona to attend the
annual August Board of
Directors Meeting.
Attending from the SCI Flint Regional
Chapter were SCI Vice-President Bruce
Eavenson and SCI Director at Large Scott
Chapman, along with SCI Life Member
Angela Chapman.
Phil Delone, SCI Executive Director
addresses the SCI Board of Directors.
Seated are SCI President Craig Kauffman
and SCI President Elect Larry Higgins
The Executive Committee (SCI Officers)
met on Wednesday, August 13, and on
Thursday and Friday various SCI and SCIF
committee meetings were held from the
break of day to sundown. The Board of
Directors meeting was held on Saturday.
While there was a lot of business involved
during the four-day event, there were
also opportunities for the group to enjoy
the comradery forged through hard work
and a common interest in hunting. On
Thursday evening, attendees enjoyed a
great cocktail and dinner event at the
Flying V restaurant on the premises of the
resort, and on Friday evening, the group
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
Dinner in Tucson
after the meetings
are done.
Seated L-R: Donna
Meyerl, SCI PastPresident Kevin
Anderson, SCI
President Craig
Kauffman, Kisha
Kauffman, Mary
Harter
Standing L-R: SCI
Regional Representative Jeff Meyerl,
Angela Chapman,
SCI Director at
Large Scott Chapman, SCI PresidentElect Larry Higgins,
SCI Vice-President
Don Harter
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
traveled to SCI Headquarters and the
International Wildlife Museum on the far
west side of Tucson.
SCI hosts three Board of Directors’
meetings annually. The next one will be
on the Thursday of the SCI Convention
in Las Vegas in February. Between now
and then, individual committees and the
Executive Committee will meet via phone
conference calls on a regular basis in order
to continue the business of SCI.
There are several major initiatives on
going, supported by SCI staff in Tucson
and Washington DC including preparation
for the Convention, SCI’s single largest
annual revenue source, on-going litigation
and lobbying for regional, national and
international hunting related
issues, advancement of
our marketing plan, and
addressing Strategic and
Governance improvement.
The SCI Flint Regional
Chapter pledged a donation
of $3,000 to support the SCI
AWLS Ranch in Jackson Hole,
Wyoming at the Saturday
Board Meeting.
SCI Director at Large
Scott Chapman
Scott and Angela Chapman with SCI President Craig Kauffman
and his wife Kisha at the SCI Museum
The SCI Flint Chapter Official Scorers
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
Matt Bluntzer
2030 N. Laurel Oak
Howell, MI 48855
517–545-2358
Glenn Brown (MM)
13214 N. Lewis Rd.
Clio, MI 48420
810-686-1490
Ron Douglas
4034 School St.
Metamora, MI 48855
248 890 4500
Bruce Eavenson
130 Sashabaw Rd.
Ortonville, MI 48462
Jim Gall
51078 Sandshores
Shelby Twp, MI 48316
John Gall
50790 Richard W. Blvd.
Chesterfield, MI 48051
Gerald Jackson
6220 Wilderness Point
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
248-627-2040
586-598-0007
586-598-0007
W: 810-241-5034
H: 810-744-4746
Arthur W. Korson
3768 Lake George Rd.
Drydon, MI 48428
810-796-3801
Ron Martenka
2441 Academy
Holly, MI 48442
248-634-0834
John W. McLeod Jr.
6313 Sheridan Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48601
800-424-2304
Richard A. Mielke
8160 Foster Rd.
Clarkston, MI 48346
248-625-2706
Dave Minto
11348 Lippincott
Davison, MI 48423
810-653-5430
Jon Munger (MM)
4545 Clawson Tank Dr. Ste. 100 Clarkston MI 48346
248 618 1200
Robert B. Nancarrow 3968 S. Van Buren
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
989-823-7311
Rich Richardson
2226 Ridgemoor Ct.
Burton, MI 48509 810-743-2263
Phil Taylor
519 Melita Rd.
Sterling, MI 48659
989-654-2218
Robert V. Taylor
10795 Dixie Hwy. Ste. 7
Davisburg, MI 48350
248-625-2760
Mike Willis
4956 Hyde Park
Troy, MI 48098
248-370-9200
Gary Woelzlein II
8342 Lewis Rd.
Birch Run, MI 48415
989 871 6407
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2014 FUNDRAISER DONATIONS AND HUNTS
I want to thank all of our board members and others who have contributed in helping put together another great list of donations and
hunts for our 2014 Fundraiser Dinner. Please make every effort to give them consideration when planning your next hunting trip since
they have donated their time and services to help make our event such a success. Please visit our website: www.sciflint.com to see
pictures and write ups. Listed below are the donations for 2014. Remember, however, these are subject to change for 2015 Expo &
Fundraiser, March 13 & 14, 2015.
DONATION
4-Couple Weekend Getaway Package
4-Couple Weekend Getaway Package
5-Day South African Plains Game Hunt
Alaskan Caribou & Black Bear Hunt
British Columbia Fishing Trip
British Columbia Fishing Trip
Hunt of a Lifetime,CZ 550 Medium WIN Mag Rifle
& New Zealand Hunt for 2
Ontario Waterfowl Hunt
Ontario Waterfowl Hunt
Made to Order Hunting Garments
Carmen Mt. Deer Hunt
Wyoming Antelope Hunt
Colorado Elk Hunt
Ireland Choice Hunt
Kansas Whitetail Deer Hunt
Colorado Elk Hunt
7-Day Alaskan Caribou & Black Bear Hunt
Colorado Combo Elk/Mule Deer/Bear Hunt
Argentina Big Game Hunt
Missouri Archery Whitetail Hunt
Argentina Dove Hunt
African Hunt
New Zealand Hunt
4-Day Goose Hunt
Dog Portrait
Great Lakes Salmon & Trout Fishing Charter
7-Day 2X1 African Hunt
Emerald Cut Swiss Blue Topaz Ring
Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring
Crushed Opal Jewelry Set
Taxidermy Gift Certificate
Taxidermy Gift Certificate
Taxidermy Gift Certificate
6-Day Saskatchewan Whitetail Deer Hunt
7-Day Saskatchewan Spring Black Bear Hunt
5-1/2 Day Kansas Whitetail Deer Hunt
7-Day British Columbia Choice Hunt
6-Day Montana Black Bear & Turkey Hunt
Taxidermy Gift Certificate
Taxidermy Gift Certificate
Taxidermy Gift Certificate
Alberta Mule Deer or Black Bear Hunt
4- Day Saskatchewan Upland Bird-Water Fowl
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OUTFITTER
Muy Grande Ranch & Resort
Muy Grande Ranch & Resort
Matewetwe Safaris
Stoney River Lodge
Nootka Island Lodge
Nootka Island Lodge
Mungunui Lodge, Johnsons Outfitterd LTD, SCI-Flint
VALUE
$3,500.00
$3,500.00
$6,000.00
$7,500.00
$2,249.00 no tax
$2,249.00 no tax
Priceless
PHONE
(989) 733-7132
(989) 733-7132
+27-829228397
(907) 526-5211
(604) 909-4155
(604) 909-4155
+6468243707
Waterfowl Inc.
Waterfowl Inc.
Raven Wear of Canada Inc
Rancho El Chupadero
Milliron T.J. Outfitting Inc
Motherwell Ranch
Celtic Field Sports-Ireland
Verdigris Valley Outfitter
Bookcliff Outfitters
Stoney River Lodge
Colorado Hunting Expeditions
Argentina Expeditions, Gardner Davis, US Rep
Bow & Barrel Outfitters at Lewis Lodge
Argentina Expeditions, Gardner Davis, US Rep
Deikie Muller Safaris
New Zealand Hunting Safaris
Hilde Hunting Service
Kathy Krupa
Scott’s Sportfishing Charter Inc
Nitro Safaris
Jewel Craft
Jewel Craft
Jewel Craft
Taxidermy by Dourlain
Taxidermy by Dourlain
Taxidermy by Dourlain
Johnsons Outfitters LTD
Jonnsons Outfitters LTD
Big Woody’s Guide Services
BC Trophy Mountain Outfitters
Elk Creek Outfitting
Bob Parkey Taxidermy
Bob Parkey Taxidermy
Bob Parkey Taxidermy
Rugged Outfitting
Johnsons Outfitters LTD
$3,600.00
$3,600.00
$2,000.00
$3,750.00
$2,250.00
$7,700.00
$8,500.00
3,250.00
$7,000.00
$7,500.00
3,500.00
$5,900.00
$2,400.00
$5,000.00
$8,300.00
$4,500.00
$700.00
$400.00
$720.00
$7,304.00
$3,400.00
$4,400.00
2,200.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$5,000.00
$2,650.00
$3,500.00
$4,500.00
$3,500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$6,500.00
$1,200.00
(519) 627-0646
(519) 627-0646
(403) 722-3896
0115218787000384
(307) 632-6848
(907) 773-8556
(281) 823-2026
(719) 748-3532
(970) 327-4787
(907) 526-5211
(517) 403-1285
(775) 843-7720
(989) 277-3502
(775) 843-7720
(949) 466-2700
001-64-272288119
(248) 909-1512
(586) 939-5286
(616) 890-3478
(248) 344-4400
(248) 344-4400
(248) 344-4400
(810) 564-3142
(810) 564-3142
(810) 564-3142
(306) 837-4731
(306) 837-4731
(417) 435-2055
(250) 238-2274
(406) 847-5593
(231) 238-8477
(231) 238-8477
(231) 238-8477
(406) 450-6300
(306) 837-4731
These Hunts are Subject to Change
DONATION
6-Day Illinois Whitetail Bow Hunt
5-Day Fishing Trip for 2 in Belize
7-Day Saskatchewan Black Bear Hunt & Fishing Combo
1 Person 6-day Black Bear Hunt (2 Bears)
7-Day Impala, Blesbuck, Common Warthog Hunt
Private Wild Game Dinner
Lorenzo Ghigliere Bronze Statue “Provoked”
Lorenzo Ghigliere Bronze Statue “Primitive Force”
SCI International Life Membership
5-Hour Walleye Fishing Trip
7-Hour Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Trip
SCI VIP Fundraiser Table 2015
3-Day Kansas Turkey Hunt
Northeast Missouri Eastern Turkey Hunt
Natural Silver Fox Jacket
Natural Tanuki Parka
Natural Sheared Black Ranch Mink Parka
7-Day 2X1 African Hunt for 2 Hunters
3-Day Kansas Waterfowl Hunt
6-Day Kansas Whitetail Hunt
3-Day Whitetail Hunt up to 150” Deer
Taxidermy Gift Certificate
Taxidermy Gift Certificate
Raccoon in a Knothole Mount
European Brown Bear Hunt
Michigan Pheasant Hunt
Michigan Turkey Hunt
Artistry of Wildlife Taxidermy Certificate
Artistry of Wildlife Taxidermy Certificate
11-Day Alaska Moose Hunt
South Africa Crocodile Hunt
Montana Mountain Lion Hunt
Sports Memorabilia Package
South African Cape Buffalo Hunt
Utah Cast & Blast Hunt & Fish Trip
Montana 2 Person Fishing Trip
Alaska Freshwater Flyout Fishing Package
Spain Deer/Boar Hunt
Missouri Whitetail & South Africa Combo Hunt
Montana 5-Day Wolf Trapline Hunt
African Small Cat Hunt
Michigan UP Bobcat or Bear Hunt
Alaska Brown Bear Hunt
Panama Fishing Trip
African Photo Safaris
Argentina Dove Hunt
African Plains Game Hunt
Ohio Whitetail Hunting Trip for 2
Framed Artist Canvas
6 hour Fishing Charters
Tree Stand
South Africa Plains Game Hunt
OUTFITTER
Alaska Outpost Adventures
Blue Reef Adventures
Eyehill Creek Outfitters
Twin Rivers Outfitters
Unico Hunting Safaris
Mike Kestloot
Masterpiece Investments
Masterpiece Investments
SCI-Flint Chapter
MI-HI Fishing Charters
MI-HI Fishing Charters
SCI-Flint Chapter
Big Woody’s Guide Services
Bow & Barrel Outfitters
Cascade Furs
Cascade Furs
Cascade Furs
Comre Safaris
Hickory Creek Outfitters
Hickory Creek Outfitters
Worldclass Whitetails of Ohio
Drop Tine Taxidermy
Drop Tine Taxidermy
Drop Tine Taxidermy
Hunt in Europe
Tails-A-Wagin
Hilde Hunting Service
The Artistry of Wildlife Studios
The Artistry of Wildlife Studios
Yukon Big Game Outfitters
Joubert Pro Hunt
Ironwheel Guest Ranch
Jim Kesteloot
Riverdance African Hunting
Falcon’s Lake Lodge
Ironwheel Guest Ranch
Dove Island Lodge
Prohunt Spain
Double Duce Ranch & Wild Wildebeest Safaris
Crossheart Outfitters
Thaba Mmoyo Safaris
Wild Spirit Guide Service
Alaska Wilderness Guiding & Charter
Hooked on Panama Fishing Lodge
Zulu Nyala
Sierra Brava
Joubert Pro Hunt
Briarwood Sporting Club
Linda Besse
Medicine Man Charters
Great Outdoor Products
Riverdance African Hunting
VALUE
$2,500.00
$3,895.00
$3,700.00
$2,750.00
$5,815.00
$1,800.00
$31,500
$32,000
Priceless
$650.00
$690.00
Priceless
$850.00
$650.00
$3,500.00
$5,500.00
$3,000.00
$10,950.00
$1,200.00
$3,000.00
$3,900.00
$250.00
$250.00
$350.00
$5,500.00
$250.00
$650.00
$500.00
$500.00
$13,000.00
$6,500.00
$5,500.00
$1,700.00
$16,900.00
$3,580.00
$1,340.00
$8,990.00
$11,900.00
$11,750.00
$6,500.00
$7,700.00
$1,895.00
$18,500.00
$10,100.00
$5,950.00
$3,570.00
$9,100.00
$4,000.00
$1,700.00
$650.00
$950.00
$6,350.00
PHONE
(309) 370-3999
(573) 544-2041
(306) 826-5546
(780) 779-1296
0027-83775-3472
(503) 685-9878
(503) 685-9878
(248) 879-0825
(248) 879-0825
(417) 435-2055
(989) 443-9054
(616) 957-4936
(616) 957-4936
(616) 957-4936
(845) 791-0595
(586) 337-3169
(586) 337-3169
(330) 763-3301
(810) 877-3154
(810) 877-3154
(810) 877-3154
0034-67-1213205
(231) 743-6483
(248) 909-1512
(810) 648-4800
(810) 648-4800
(250) 264-2512
+27 76 3537508
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Mid-States
Bolt & Screw Co.
The dedicated fastener people.
Main Warehouse
4126 Somers Drive
Burton, Michigan 48529
810-744-0123 Phone
810-744-3798 Fax
Branch
Locations
_________________________________________________________________
Saginaw
360 South Outer Drive
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-753-3492
fax: 753-3435
Lansing
3400 W. St. Joseph
Lansing, MI 48917
989-482-2200
fax: 482-2276
Gaylord
1069 O’Rouke Blvd.
Gaylord, MI 49735
989-732-3265
fax: 732-8097
Niles
7 Mayflower Rd.
1155
Niles, MI 49120
269-695-0123
269-965-0123
fax:
fax: 695-0125
965-0125
Lapeer - Retail
1444 Imlay City Road
Lapeer, MI 48446
810-245-1690
fax: 245-1692
Steel - Alloy Steel - Stainless Steel - Brass - Bronze - Aluminum - Nylon Bolts - Nuts - Screws - Washers - Pins - Anchor Bolts - Rivets
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MARTENKA
EDRON
FULLER
STANLEY
24415374
ACADEMY
RD.RD.
• HOLLY, MI 48442
COLUMBIAVILLE,
MI
48421
[email protected]
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FLINT REGIONAL CHAPTER
MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
•
Annual Fund Raiser and Wild Game Dinner
•
Eligible for hunting honors at Annual Awards
Banquet.
•
Membership meetings with outfitters and
conservation representatives.
•
Quarterly Newsletters from Flint Chapter.
•
Awards Banquet and Christmas Banquet both
provided at no charger for member and guest.
MAIL THIS APPLICATION TO:
MAIL
TO:
Marc Peters,
Somers,Membership
Membership Chairman
Dennis
Chairman
4126 Somers
Dr.
73321
Van Dyke
Burton, MI
MI 48529
Romeo,
48065
Please Enroll Me as a National & Flint Chapter Member:
■ 3-Year Membership $300 ■ 1-Year Membership $115