SCI FLINT REGIONAL CHAPTER DIRECTORY OFFICERS
DIRECTORS
President Dennis Gepfrey SPORTSMAN AGAINST HUNGER (810) 625-7965 cell
George Peterman SPECIAL PROJECTS & SILENT AUCTION DIRECTOR (810) 347-5005
President Elect Dennis Peters MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR drpeters60@gmail.com (586) 536-5411 home (586) 752-4150 office
Neal Porter FUNDRAISER DIRECTOR MIC REPRESENTATIVE 1082 Key West Ct. Lake Orion, MI 48360 (248) 343-3648 cell
Secretary Lewis Duncan (810) 516-2975 cell
Carl Griffin BOARD MEMBER (248) 770-9983
John Rubel WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR (810) 931-7399 cell
Treasurer Mike Dickerson HUNT DONOR DIRECTOR (810) 691-8850 cell
Steve Prain BOARD MEMBER (586) 531-4539 Dave Ratliff BOARD MEMBER (517) 304-5840 Nick Peters BOARD MEMBER (586) 453-4943 Lori Card BOARD MEMBER (248) 494-3676 CJ Merriman BOARD MEMBER (810) 441-0444
Executive Director at Large John Kupiec AWARDS & PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR (810) 240-0443 cell Administrative Assistant Joy Martinbianco (810) 569-5623 cell
INTERNATIONAL SCI Vice President Scott Chapman Director At Large Bruce W. Eavenson (248) 627-2040 home (248) 627-2818 office (248) 672-3900 cell
Legislative Representative Robert Eastman (810) 733-6360 Region 20 Representative Neal Porter 1082 Key West Ct. Lake Orion, MI 48360 (248) 343-3648 cell
Sheri Harvey Newsletter and Website Designer www.shargraphics.com
President’s Message Greetings fellow SCI members and friends. It’s a new year with no sign of slowing down or getting caught up from last year. I like keeping busy, but it sure would be nice to relax once in a while! I have just returned from Las Vegas convention and wanted to share some things that were passed onto us from the executive board. Our President of the International board has been nominated for the NRA Board. Babaz feels that by joining this board that one of his tasks would be “ to do a better job of communicating our message and to reach out to those that may not have heard the facts. We have a responsibility that reaches beyond ourselves and our time to continue to provide factual information about responsible firearms ownership and shooting, hunting and sustainable use conservation.” President Babaz has asked that we support him in this crucial mission so he can help both organizations to assure a bright future for both hunting and firearms ownership. Another thing that was decided by the Board of Directors was to change it’s headquarters designation from Tucson, Arizona to Washington D.C. The purpose of this move is to focus and intensify SCI’s efforts on all forms of advocacy to protect the freedom to hunt, in coordination with other hunting organizations. At this same meeting the board was very happy to hear about the new aggressive approach to outbound communication based on the theme of hunter pride. The goal is to provide information about hunting to the people who may be neutral on the issue. This information will be designed to let people see something new to consider about hunting. Finally, SCI adopted a new policy on captive bred lions. Their reasons are; considering the practice of captive breeding of lions for the purpose of hunting has doubtful value to the conservation of lions in the wild, and considering that such hunting is not consistent with SCI’s criteria for estate hunting, the SCI Board has adopted the following policy: •
SCI opposes the hunting of African lions bred in captivity
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This policy takes effect on February 4, 2018 and applies to hunts taking place after adoption of this policy and to any Record
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Book entry related to such hunts
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SCI will not accept advertising from any operator for any such hunts, nor will SCI allow operators to sell hunts for lions bred in captivity at the SCI Annual Hunters’ Convention
These are positive solutions to help make hunting better for every hunter of today and for future hunters to come. It will even the playing field and allow fair hunting for both man and beast. Don’t forget to get your Fundraiser tickets for March 10th! It is going to be fantastic!
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Hunts*Special Raffles*Live Auction*Silent Auction Outfitters Open House Friday, March 9 2018 1-9 p.m.
SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL FLINT REGIONAL CHAPTER WWW.SCIFLINT.COM
36th ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AND WILD GAME DINNER Saturday, March 10, 2018
MORE EXIBITS AND MORE DONATED ITEMS THAN LAST YEARS RECORD TURNOUT! Buy your next hunt at this extravaganza*Spectacular Wildlife Display*Guides and Outfitters Door Prizes and Raffles*International Hunts*Ladies Items*Furs & Jewelry*North American Hunts
Menu will include: Wild Boar, Caribou, Venison, Creole Shrimp Etouff and Frankenmuth Chicken We reserve the right to substitute our entrées subject to the availability of donated wild game
AUCTION * RAFFLE
North American Hunt Trips*Fishing Trips*African Hunts Custom Rifles and Shotguns*Fur Coats*Taxidermy Custom Jewelry* Artwork*Silent Auction
TIMES FOR THIS YEARS EVENT
Doors open at 3:00PM * Cash Bar opens at 3:00PM Dinner starts at 5:30PM * Live Auction starts at 7:00PM
GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!
RESERVATIONS FOR TABLES OF 10 AVAILABLE
Package #1: $75.00 – (1) Wild Game Dinner Ticket & (1) Outfitter’s Expo Ticket Package #2: $175.00 – (1) Wild Game Dinner Ticket (1) Outfitter’s Expo Ticket & Early Bird Special Bucket Raffle Ticket Table Sponsor: $250.00- (1) Special Gun Drawing * Listing in Program * Recognition at Event Dort Federal Event Center (formerly Peranis Arena) * 3501 Lapeer Road * Flint Michigan All Sales and prizes are subject to State and Federal Taxes
GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!!
A $100.00 ticket purchase will buy $150.00 worth of In-House Bucket Raffle Tickets and Weatherby Shotgn SA08 plus a nice surprise gift. (1) Early Bird Special ticket for a drawing on a Ruger American 450 Bushmaster. This Package will not be available at the door Drawing for the In-House Bucket Raffle held at Fundraiser on Saturday March 10, 2018 Package#1____ x $75.00=____ Package#2____ x $175.00=____ Table Sponsor____ x $250.00=____ Total $ ____ Payment Options:
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Make Checks Payable to: SCI Flint Mail to: SCI Flint * PO Box 639 * Davison, MI 48423 Questions? Call Lori Card 248.494.3676, lori@sciflintcom or Dennis Gepfrey 810.625.7965, denny5775@yahoo.com
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COMING SOON: The SCI Flint 2018 Fundraiser Tickets are now available, bring your friends and support the future of our hunting heritage!
Join the fun and then gather round the table to swap tales of hunting adventures and best wild game dinners in Michigan. This is the #1 SCI Fundraiser Dinner and promises to be a night that allows good friends to gather and enjoy discussions of past hunts, plan for upcoming hunts and dreams of that “hunt of a lifetime” yet to come!
36TH Annual
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Wild Game Dinner
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Outfitters’ Expo: Friday, March 9, 2018
How to Register
□Completetheregistrationformand indicate the number of ticket packages you wish to purchase.
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Mail this registration form and indicate payment type to SCI Flint, PO Box 639 Davison, Mi 48423
Saturday Night Door Prize
During the dinner hour, one table number will be drawn for the Door Prize Bucket. Everyone seated at the table and holding a ticket for that table will win a quality rifle or shotgun. Anyone at the table not able to pass a “Nix” check will be given a cash award in lieu of a gun. Minors seated at the table must make other arrangements with FFL Dealer. Make certain you put your ticket sub in the Door Prize Bucket for the drawing and retain your admittance portion of the ticket.
The Event
You’re invited to attend the 36th annual fundraiser and Wild Game Dinner hosted by the Safari Club International Flint Regional Chapter. This is your opportunity to buy your next African or American hunting trip, view tremendous wildlife displays, talk with guides and out fitters, win raffles and door prizes, and shop hundreds of items from fur coats and jewelry to the latest hunting equipment. Also enjoy our famous Wild Game dinner which includes: Wild Boar, Caribou, Venison, and Frankenmuth Chicken. And the best part is, it all benefits the Safari Club International and their mission to conserve wildlife and wilderness lands; to educate youth and the general public and to promote and protect the rights and interests of hunters worldwide.
Fundraiser/Dinner Saturday, March 10th, 2018 Doors open at 3:00pm Dinner starts at 5:30pm Live Auction starts at 7:00pm Dort Federal Event Center 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, Michigan
Outfitters’ Expo
Friday March 9th, 2018 1:00pm-9:00pm Davison Country Club 9512 Lippincott Blvd, Davison, MI
Ticket Package $75.00
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Early Bird Special
Get our tickets early and for each $100 ticket purchase you’ll get $150 worth of In-House Bucket Raffle Tickets and (1) Early Bird Special Ticket for a quality rifle or shotgun.
Ticket Package $175.00
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(1) Wild Game Dinner Ticket (1) Outfitters’ Expo Ticket (1) Early Bird Bucket Raffle Ticket
Table Sponsor $250.00 (l) Special Gun Drawing (1) Listing in Program (1) Recognition at Event
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Safari Club International • Flint Regional Chapter
2018 OUTFITTERS OPEN HOUSE & EXPO CASH BAR
Friday, March 9, 2018 DAVISON COUNTRY CLUB 9512 E. Lippincott Blvd. • Davison, Michigan 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SPECI A RAFFL L E
Meet with over 40 Outfitters and Donators one-on-one. Discuss and book your next great hunt. All sales & prizes are subject to State and Federal taxes. Open to the public 35th Annual Fundraiser & Wild Game Dinner ticket holders admitted free with ticket stub. Other attractions to be announced!
Volunteers Needed To help at our Expo and fundraiser on March 9 & 10 2018 We are looking for people interested in helping with setup, take down, running silent auction tables, collecting tickets at the door, etc. If you are interested in joining the fundraiser team please contact: Neal Porter 248-343-3648
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ALBERTA Bonanza
In March of 2016 I decided to attend the SE Michigan Bow Hunters SCI fund raising banquet to be supportive of our other Michigan clubs. During the auction at the event I won the winning bid for an Alberta Wolf Hunt. I had completed my North American 29 in October of 2016 but was missing a Wolf to complete the Super Slam of North America. This Wolf hunt if successful would be one step closer to completing that goal. I was excited to say the least as one of the SE members had just hunted with the outfitter and he and his son had harvested 3 Wolves in one week. NO easy task to say the least and they boasted of the guides superior ability to find and take Wolf, which definitely peeked my interest. After the banquet I contacted the outfitter and began a dialogue to do some fact finding as see what his plan would be. After the normal meet and greet phone work was over we quickly started talking about hunting Wolf. He commented that I would be hunting by sitting over bait, looking for fresh sign to isolate animal areas and doing a lot of driving looking for tracks. I had no idea at that time “what a grind” Wolf hunting could actually be. During our conversation he mentioned Wood Bison would be in our area; I quickly responded by asking if he had an export tag for Wood Bison. He respond with a yes which I checked with Alberta Fish and Game just as a reassurance of the details. Before we hung up the phone I had been able to negotiate a Wolf hunt with a add on Wood Bison. He was also gracious enough to offer that it would also become a one on one hunt instead of two on one since I did the upgrade; BONUS! I arrived in Edmonton late January 2018 and we headed north by truck to the hunting area. We stayed at the guides house and ate our meals there. Nice and simple as we were focused on hunting Wolf. The first three days I spent in a heated box blind overlooking a dead cow as bait. There was Wolf sign there, but nothing showed up accept two Coyotes which were introduced to their maker by means of my rifle. On the fourth day we spent the morning driving around wood lots in the truck looking for fresh Wolf tracks. After about 4 hours we finally cut some tracks going into a section of land. We then drove around the section to make sure the tracks did not come out. We checked the wind and went into the section on the down wind side of the tracks and found a large clearing in the wood lot. The guide told me to get ready and keep my eyes peeled as he was going to try to call the Wolf to us. He began to howl using his hand and his mouth. I could not believe the sounds he could produce; sounded just like Wolf. This was getting interesting. After about ten minutes we had a Wolf respond back to the call and we could tell the Wolf was on
the move toward us. The guide whispered to me to make sure I had a round chambered, safety on and ready to roll. I gave him the thumbs up and sure enough out came the White Wolf from the wood line and it was on a beeline for our position. Once the Wolf was about at 150 yards it stopped and started to become confused looking and smelling for the supposed trespasser in his territory. With that as a prompt I found a solid tree a took a good rest and helped him on his way to the happy hunting grounds. I had decided to take my 300 Win Mag on this trip as I thought it would serve double duty on the Wolves and the Wood Bison. Little did I know how wrong I would be. We drove around a few more days in the Truck looking for sign and I sat in the box blind a couple of more times and was lucky enough to shoot a black wolf from the bait as it laid down after feeding. During the drive time we found some fresh Bison tracks that crossed the road and it looked like a super highway of tracks; lots of animals. We decided to follow the tracks and see what we could find. After about 30 minutes of walking following tracks we could see the Wood Bison herd feeding throughout a pretty big expanse of grass and timber. We glassed for what seemed like an eternity which was about 30 minutes and finally spotted a giant Bull. With that we quickly;made a plan which would put us down wind and within 100 yards of the Bull. As I put my scope on this animal I was overwhelmed at how massive these animals really are. I had taken a Plains Buffalo in South Dakota some years ago and this Bull was at least 50% larger. I actually said to myself, “holy !@#$” what a beast! The Bull slowly grazed along and turned broad side. I put the cross-hairs on the boiler room and slowly squeezed the trigger and boom! The Bull just stood there as if he was hit with a twig and walked off. We followed up to the track and quickly spotted good blood on the snow and began tracking him. After at least an hour and several more shots to the boiler room the Bull was finally down for good. As I mentioned early I found out the hard way that my 300 Win Mag was not enough gun with a 180 gr Barnes TSX. When we field dressed the animal the bullet placement was spot on, but penetration was not as expected. These are the largest Land Animal in North America and require no less then a 375 through my experience. Also, when we had this animal on the ground THE PARTY IS OVER! What work and man handling it took too work on this beast. It took six of us just to roll it up on his belly for pictures not to say what it took to carry all of the meat to a pickup point where we could get the truck. What an experience in the cold hinter lands of Northern Alberta. David Ratliff, Flint Chapter Board Member www.scif lint.com | Winter 2018 7
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his year I wanted to do something different and try hunting Mule deer on my own. With help of a friend (who resides in Wyoming) and some research I was able to pick a unit based on the number of preference points, access, and quality of deer. I joined my friend Chad and a few of his friends where they camp on public land to do their hunting year after year. He was able to show and a friend I, area we would be hunting, and where we could access public land. The first few days we glassed several spots and saw several deer. We were having a hard time locating mature bucks. With the help of a local friend, he told us how we could access other areas that were harder to get to. We went to them 8 Winter 2018 | www.scif lint.com
and we’re fortunately able to locate some quality bucks just before dark during a snowstorm. The next morning we headed out in the freshly fallen snow. We were able to locate 3 “shooter” bucks located together. But with little wind to cover our sound, it would’ve been very difficult to get into bow range on them. So we watched them bed and noted their location. These bucks were all in the 160-170 class range. That day the snow had melted off and things were still wet, this would make great conditions to approach these deer. That afternoon we headed out and immediately located these 3 bucks. We say which way they were heading and made a move to circle downwind and cut them off. We got to a hill where we could watch them feed toward us and we’re going to wait for the right moment to make a move on them. After sitting the for about an hour I watched a big Mule deer rack stick up out of the sagebrush 113 yards away. I saw he was a big 5x5 with eye guards. I knew immediately I wanted to take this buck! My friend Braden stayed back to help my chances while I crab crawled through the sagebrush and stopped at 80 yards of where he was bedded. I didn’t want to get any closer because the wind had died down and it was difficult being quiet through the sagebrush. Eventually the buck stood up and started
feeding and I didn’t have a clear shot. So I crab crawled towards him and had a few staredowns when I made noise. Eventually I was able to work my way to where I had a clear shot. I was shaking, and had a difficult time ranging the buck. I eventually ranged him at 61 yards. I drew my bow and stood up. The shakes went away and I went into kill mode. I settled the 60 yard pin and let it fly. The arrow found its mark and the buck immediately bolted, ran a couple hundred yards and fell. I did it! I had killed a big mature buck on public land on my own. It was one of the most rewarding experiences ever. I contacted my friend Chad and he was able to bring his four wheeler to help retrieve my deer. I had the buck official scored by Ryan Payton, owner of Sunry’s Archery and Outdoors. He came out to 184 3/8” SCI. John Rubel SCI Flint Board Member
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SCI Blue Bag Goes To Africa
July 2017 marked my first ever trip to Africa. Being a board member of SCI Flint I’m very familiar with the SCI blue bag program. There was no way I was going to Africa without it! Dennis Gepfrey’s daughter did an amazing job filling the bag with children’s clothes, shoes, medications, vitamins, soccer balls, and the biggest hit was the parachute. Africa Sport hunting safaris was very pleased by our donation, and said it was by far the best blue bag donation they’ve ever see from an SCI Chapter. We took the soccer balls and parachutes to the local drop in center and the kids loved it. The clothes and shoes were saved for a later date so that each kid could have a great Christmas.
To anyone going to Africa I highly recommend taking the blue bag with you. It may be the highlight of your trip!
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Ashnola Guide Outfitters Darrell Schneider from Ashnola Guide Outfitters donated a Lynx hunt at last year’s SCI Flint Fundraiser. Tom Wright was the lucky bidder and harvested the trifecta of cats with three large toms –Lynx, Bobcat and Cougar. This year Darrell will return with a Mule Deer donation in the same cat area of southwest British Columbia just south of Penticton. The area is part of the Cascade Mountain range covering over 3,500 square miles. There is an abundance of trophy game including Mule Deer, Shiras Moose, Elk California Big Horn Sheep, Black Bear and big cats in this area! You’ll find accommodations second to none, excellent home cooked meals, first class transportation and well-conditioned horses if needed. Transportation will be included to and from the airport in Penticton BC. Three different chapter members have booked successful hunts with Darrell in the last two years. This will be the second year for this outfitter at our event. Visit the website Ashnolaguideoutfitter.com for more details.
Ashnola Mule Deer The Mule Deer Season starts September 10th and at the beginning of the season, we hunt in the high country. We use horses to get into the mountains, approximately a seven hour ride to base camp. Our camps are suited 7000 feet on the edge of the alpine. Horses are used to get from Point A to point B but a lot of hiking is still required to get quietly into areas where the big bucks live. For accommodations we have cabins. The camps with cabins have showers available. In order to be in a good spot for the early morning or late evening hunt, spike camping may be necessary. The high country is a great place to work up a good appetite. We supply all our camps with good wholesome food prepared by a camp cook or the guide, depending on the camp size and the area being hunted. Most of our camps are suited near alpine lakes filled with frying pan size rainbow and cutthroat trout. Grouse hunting is also available at this time. When the snow starts to fall in the high country they Mule Deer move down to a lower elevation for the rut. From October to the 12 Winter 2018 | www.scif lint.com
end of the season we have four wheel drive hunts. In the lower mountains there are many access roads that we use to travel from one area to the other. Hiking is necessary to get back off the roads to where the trophy bucks hang out. On the hunt the accommodations are at the lodge at home where we start from each day and to return each night. The quality of bucks harvested over the past years has been the same in both the early and the late season. We have a 75% success rate on trophy bucks scoring 160 Boone & Crockett and better. The bucks in this area have a lot of mass with deep forks. The average inside spread is 20-24 inches and the outside spread ranges from 20-30o inches with cheaters. Although our deer populations are very good, sometimes they are not visible because of the heavy treed cover which they live in. If you are looking for a trophy mule deer with mass and deep forks in British Columbia’s best mule deer hunting area, this is the place to consider for your next hunt.
Botes Hunting Safaris: Botes has donated each of the last 5 years, but a donation with a difference, not just plains game. The donation consist of a 100% donation towards the chapter. Buffalo and sable are the normal donation. The Flint chapter, is the only chapter that do receive a buffalo as a donation. This year, 2018, we will donate a buffalo AND sable safari towards the Flint Chapter Fundraiser. Botes Hunting Safari donate towards 3 chapters, Flint, Indiana and West Texas. From the 3 chapters Flint is definitely the most supportive chapter towards our hunting safari. Names like, David Porter, Walter Jordan, Joe Van Haven Beck, Glen Social, Lenny Underwood are just some of the clients that hunt with us. We are very excited to have Mr. James A Kesteloot from the Flint chapter with us in the 2018 season for his sable and leopard hunt in Mozambique. Botes has 24 years full time experience as a professional hunter in Africa. Botes Hunting Safari are based in South Africa and hunt countries like Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique and Botswana, when it was still open for elephant safaris. The prime hunting concessions are Mozambique for some of the big 5 species. We are very proud to say that we still have a 100% success rate with leopard in Mozambique for the last 5 years. According to me we hunt some of the largest crocodile and beautiful buffalo in Mozambique. We are blessed to purchased a new ranch in
South Africa. The lodge is of outstanding quality and is situated close to family activities like elephant back rides and big 5 game drives. We take care of you from the moment you land in Johannesburg ( OR Tambo International Airport ) to the day you depart. All the safaris that is booked in countries outside South Africa are accompanied from Johannesburg to whatever country by myself or by one of my Professional hunters. During your safari we introduce you to the Taxidermist ( Bulls Eye Taxidermy ) that will take care of your trophies. There work is of outstanding quality and most of all, the communication between them and you as a client is tip top !! The hunting season starts from April to November. Due to the fact that I hunt personally with my clients and the hunt areas where communication can be a problem with phones, the best way is to communicate is sending an email: botes@ctec.co.za
Tiny Bubbles: This past season, we had a killer weekend during the Benzie Fishing Frenzy, the 2nd largest tour of on “The Tournament Trial”. Our 6 crew ladies team, with two girls onboard who were salmon fishing for the first time ever, won with a total weight of 105# in just 5 fish a dominating victory. The day started with 4 big kings on all at once with the girls landing all 4. We rode out the rest of the day and ended with a jumbo 27# in the last half-hour taken
by one of our team veteran anglers, who had waiting all day to land what she kept referring to as “the big one” and wouldn’t even let her netter look until it was right at the back of the boat!. These girls went 8/8, never losing one in the rod or at the next. The next two days, for the Pro Division, we fished with a charter group who has gone out with us several times, and wanted to try their hand at tournament play. We weighed 10 fish each day with a mix of kings and coho to come in second place by just 4 oz. All in all, a truly memorable weekend www.scif lint.com | Winter 2018 13
MiHi Charters
Devoted to the Great Lakes fishing charter business that combs the Michigan shoreline of Lake Michigan and Lake Erie following the “best bite” as the fish make their annual migrations. Captain Steve has been fishing Lake Erie Walleye and Lake Michigan salmon as a Charter Captain for 25 years. His ports are St. Josephs, MI for spring salmon in April, the Salmon and Trout flock to these waters to gorge themselves on baitfish... Monroe, MI on Lake Erie often the best Walleye fishing lake in the world. Starting in August, fishing for perch begins. Frankfort, MI in mid July, Kings, Coho, Lake Trout and Steelhead are plentiful. These large fish will be an equal match for you as some of the fish are over 30 pounds of muscle. MiHi uses trolling techniques on all salmon and trout fishing charters for maximum fish catching success. A few years ago, a group of us fished with Steve and landed enough fish, we each had enough to keep us happy and eating salmon and trout for a year! “Highly recommend Steve and MiHi for a girls day of fishing and shopping in Frankfort!” Joy
Camp Kay Outfitters/ Mark Liebner Quality whitetail outfitter based in Indiana and Ohio. Offers your typical week long hunts, and specializes in their “Bow memberships”. Their bow memberships allow the hunter to hunt all they can during archery season during permitted times. No more worrying about booking a hunt on “a bad week” when you can hunt multiple weeks at your own convenience for a very reasonable price. Quality whitetail hunts just a short drive from our area. They also offer Maine black bear hunts.
Wyoming Professional Hunters/ Bo Raines A world class antelope hunt on a 64,000 acre ranch that also holds quality mule deer and Elk. Both his archery and rifle hunts run 100% success. They average 3 antelope per year that qualify for the Boone and Crockett record book.
Oldaker Outfitting/ Melvin Oldaker
Based out the northwestern corner of Nebraska, they offer Mule deer, Whitetail, Antelope, Elk (residents only), and predator hunts. Great place to do a combo hunt with Whitetail, Mule deer, and antelope. They offer archery, rifle, and muzzleloader hunts. Outfitter is a top notch archery guide and knows how to get it done spot and stalk. Great place to hunt for BIG mule deer. 14 Winter 2018 | www.scif lint.com
SCI Flint Honored at the SCI International Convention
The Flint Chapter of SCI was honored at the convention in Las Vegas with 2 major awards. This year, President Dennis Gepfrey accepted the Top Gun Chapter Award on behalf of the SCI Flint membership. This award exemplifies the programs and continual growth as a chapter. This Top Gun Award has been presented to this chapter five times (SCI Flint won in 2001, 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2017) and is the most prestigious chapter award in SCI. Criteria: ● Constant/continual membership growth patterns ● 30% met in truth ● Active in SCI Humanitarian Programs-all ● Supports the AWLS ranch and the International Museum with: Donations, Monetary Donations, Manpower for AWLS work weekends ● Active with local legislators ● Has created and implemented an unusual program that will benefit, educate, youth, women, community or other sportsmen’s groups ● Reached out to the community in time of crisis with helping hands ● Has created a program, camp, educational program and supports it with finances and or manpower that reach other sources besides that of our own SCI membership or programs ● Puts SCI in the limelight through publicity, such as TV, radio, or video programs, ads, and promotions Chapter Newsletter Award: This award is given to the chapter with the best overall newsletter. The newsletter award (Category 2over 12 pages, Group 4, over 250 members) must be published at least quarterly. The Flint Chapter’s Administrative Assistant, Joy Martinbianco and contractor Sheri Harvey deserve special recognition for their roles in compiling
information and layout of the Newsletter and Fundraiser Publication. We could not win awards without their expertise. SCI Flint has now won the Newsletter Award 11 times (2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017). Thank you chapter members for your support and dedication to preserving the Right to Hunt. Special congratulations to the members that serve on the Board of Directors and our members of SCI-Flint Regional Chapter. Thank you to our Legislative Representatives and International Directors-At-Large that dedicated their time and efforts to bring International and State recognition to our chapter. Thank you to the Chapter Presidents that took the responsibility to lead and guide this chapter to where we are today. Thank you our members… without you and your support this would not be possible. Be proud of your membership and
invite others to join this Award Winning Chapter! May you all be blessed with good and safe hunting. Congratulations to all!
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Photo Chapter Member Carl Griffin and his son Sandhill Crane hunting in South Texas
Bob Eastman at Ron Douglas Ohio hunting ranch Xtreme World Class Whitetails of Ohio. Long time Chapter supporters Mike Righter and Ryan Whaley join Marc Somers for a great Saginaw Bay Harvest
Chapter Members John Hudgens joined Todd and Aston Fuller for a very successful Montana deer hunt
Chapter member Carl Griffin on predator control in Southern Lapeer County
Luck continue for 2017 Crown Jewel Raffle Winner Chris Reynolds, pictured with his awesome Illinois Bow Harvest 16 Winter 2018 | www.scif lint.com
Looong time Chapter Member Troy Spence Montana TROPHY – wow !
Hunters
Gallery Long time SCI Flint supporter Matt Mclean with a DANDY Canadian Williams Gun Sight employees Moose Carey Morin and Chuck Johnson enjoy a rare day off for Saginaw Bay ducks
Zach Goodheart fishing with Night Runner out of Kona, HI! Great trip Great Catch!
Board Member CJ Merriman shares some of his favorite hunt photos and amazing memories.
This Can Be Your Trophy Picture In The Next Issue! Please send your photos to: Neal Porter • 1082 Key West Ct. • Lake Orion, MI 48360 email photos with captions to mntnhuntr@sbcglobal.net
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The Safari Club International Convention, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, was definitely one to remember. For 46 years, SCI has been FIRST FOR HUNTERS and this year’s was well attended by Flint chapter members and board members. President Paul Babaz opened the event with a ceremonial ribbon cutting while Angela Chapman’s Exhibitor Welcoming Brigade was on the convention floor meeting and greeting all of the donors and exhibitors. SCI Flint was well represented in the brigade- Scott Chapman, Dennis Gepfrey, Dennis Peters, Lori Card, Joy Peterman, George Peterman, Kirk and Barb Mcquillan, Neal and Debbie Porter all volunteered for service. Wednesday night was Awards night where SCI Flint was awarded the Top Gun Award 2017 making us the #1 Chapter in the World and Chapter Newsletter Award. (see additional article on SCI Flint Awards) The entertainment was provided by comedian Tim Allen and had the crowd laughing and asking for more. Very entertaining! SCI made a commitment to get the best possible entertainment for this convention and kudos to the convention committee and Scott Chapman (convention chair) for a job well done. Friday night entertainment was Impressionist Terry Fator and Saturday night featured Lucas Hoge. 18 Winter 2018 | www.scif lint.com
CI CONVENTION
portsmen Market
31 - February 4, 2018
The show on the floor was every bit as impressive as the entertainment at night. A great display was of a leopard flying through the air chasing a monkey. One of my favorites was of a Sable toothed tiger created by Natures Design Taxidermy, Ray Hatfield. Other displays were of Zebras and a family of Bongo. The best outfitters in the world exhibit at the convention and the hunter has the opportunity to plan and discuss his next adventure in great detail before booking the hunt. Unique home furnishings, clothing, optics, firearms, custom wildlife jewelry, artwork- it’s all at the convention and the quality is all world class. Other volunteers from SCI Flint included Bruce Eavenson and Matt Bluntzer, both working on the exhibitor care floor team and Guides and Outfitters team. Scott Chapman served as Chair of the convention committee, along with many other roles. Neal and Debbie Porter, Lori Card, Dennis Gepfrey, and Matt Bluntzer volunteered for duty at the Sables Luncheon event. Hunt Donor Chair for SCI Flint, Mike Dickerson, attended the convention along with his team of SCI Flint board members and Kirk McQuillan. They were able to add some great hunting trips to our upcoming fundraiser. Next year’s convention will be held at the RenoSparks Convention Center from January 9 to January 12, 2019. The host hotel will be the Peppermill. If you’ve never been, start making plans now to attend- every hunter needs to experience the greatest hunting celebration on earth at least once! www.scif lint.com | Winter 2018 19
Quarterly Legislative-Policy Update First Quarter 2018
and senators and a bill (HJR 69) was introduced to reverse the US Fish and Wildlife order. HJR69 was passed by both houses, signed by the president and became law in April 2017. Our example points out several important facts. First of all, the lawmakers and policy setters have the power to do tremendous harm or substantial good. Second, we can influence the actions of those in power with our votes, our letters, our emails and phone calls, petition drives and rallies. Also, by joining and supporting Safari Club International and other allied organizations our voices are magnified by the strength of numbers. By Carl Griffin We were all taught in High School that when we write about a topic our writing should answer the six important questions which are who, why, what, when, where and how. When the topic is hunting and hunters rights the first two are easy because the who is us and we each have our own individual reasons why we hunt. It is the other four, the what, when, where and how that brings in other groups which can, for better or worse, have a huge impact on our sport. These other groups include the state and federal legislatures who create the laws we follow as well as The US Fish and Wildlife Service and, in Michigan, the Natural Resources Commission that can issue policies which impact our hunting activities. All this is a little complicated and it brings up a topic that some would say is a dirty word, “politics”. So, are our hunting rights influenced by politics? Well they shouldn’t be but unfortunately they are. Here is an example. Toward the end of the Obama administration the US Fish and Wildlife Service issued an order which basically said that the State of Alaska could no longer manage predators on federal land as they had been doing since Alaska became a state. This power grab by the federal government was intolerable because it opened the door for bureaucratic interference in wildlife management on millions of acres of federal land all over the country. Outraged sportsmen contacted their congressmen 20 Fall 2017 | www.scif lint.com
On the national scene, our current administration in Washington and our current congress is much more favorable to hunters and their rights than the previous administration. Here is a quick look at some pending legislation that we need to watch closely. The SHARE Act of 2017 (HR3668). SHARE stands for Sportsmen’s Heritage & Recreational Enhancement. It is a huge bill with many parts that provides for conservation, travel with firearms and expanded opportunities for the 37 million Americans who hunt, fish and shoot. Some key elements are a part that would allow the importation of legally taken polar bear trophies that are barred from entry by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, a delisting of Gray Wolves from the Endangered Species list so that they can be managed by state wildlife agencies and classing silencers like other firearms and not like machineguns. The SHARE act was passed by the Natural Resources Committee but is currently stuck. It was set to be sent out for a vote but was held back because this would have been at the same time last year as the horrible shootings in Las Vegas and Texas. A pro gun piece of legislation might have had problems at that time. Once again, politics affecting our rights. We should watch the SHARE Act and urge our Congressmen and Senators to pass it when it moves out for a vote. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (HR 4647) will annually send $1.3 billion dollars from energy
and mineral royalties on federal lands and waters to state based wildlife conservation efforts. No new taxes will be levied and the money will be used to better protect habitat and wildlife proactively so that the emergency procedures of the Endangered Species Act are not triggered. This bill is currently being reviewed by the Natural Resources Committee. We should support it when it comes out for a vote. Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act (HR2591) . Michigan receives over $20 million dollars per year from Pittman-Robertson. This bill would allow a portion of these funds to be used to recruit hunters and shooters. Nationwide, we have lost one million hunters since 2006 so this money is vitally needed. In an interesting side note, a December 1, 2017 memo from the director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service authorized the use of PittmanRobertson money for the stocking of penraised birds for hunter recruitment, retention and reactivation. We should support these efforts. There are several bills in Lansing that are of interest to hunters in Michigan. H5321 would prohibit the DNR from issuing a permit to sterilize game animals. It would be great to see this silly practice prohibited by law. HR154 would encourage the Natural Resources Commission to add Sandhill Cranes to the game species list and work to establish a hunting season for them. H4992 would make the start of the firearms deer season the closest Saturday to November 15th. Just like the bills mentioned above in the US Congress we should let our state representatives and senators in Lansing know how we think they should act . Along with the support we can give individual pieces of legislation we can also influence how our rights are protected and enhanced by voting for candidates that endorse a pro hunting agenda. 2018
will be an important year for Michigan voters. We will elect a new Governor, 14 US Congressmen, one US Senator and a host of state representatives and senators as well as many other important officials. Many candidates have not been announced yet but in the very important race for US Senator we know for certain that the incumbent Debbie Stabenow will run. She has over $4 million in contributions and has already started running TV ads. Ms. Stabenow is a member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus but her voting record suggests that she may not be that sportsman friendly. She voted against HJR 69 which means she was in favor of the bureaucratic power grab in Alaska wildlife management. She voted for an assault weapon ban and to limit magazine capacities. She voted against concealed carry reciprocity and the right to be armed while in a national park. Finally there was an amendment, which was adopted, that prevented the United States from entering into a United Nations arms trade treaty. Debbie Stabenow by voting against this amendment showed that she favored allowing UN bureaucrats to control the types of guns we bought, sold and owned. No thank you to that. The votes and elections of 2018 will be closely watched because there is an opportunity to better defend and even strengthen our hunter’s rights. The key to winning however is getting involved and this means each and every one of us and all the friends we can bring to the fight. With the win-at-any-cost mentality that seems to be present in politics today there is little doubt that there will be many hard fought battles. As we get closer to the November elections we will look at specific issues and election races that are important. In the meantime please urge your elected officials to act on the bills mentioned in this article and donate generously to the Safari Club International Political Action Committee (SCIPAC). SCI-PAC is the best way for us to put our money where it will do the most good for protecting hunter’s rights.
2018 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 2018 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 current donations for 2018. Remember, however, these are subject to change for 2018 Expo & Fundraiser, March 9 & 10, 2018. DONATION Hunt of a Lifetime, Gun for a Cause
OUTFITTER Botes Hunting Safaris, Botes van der Merwe, Veterans Humanitarian Fund Stoney River Lodge 7-Day Mule Deer Hunt Ashnola Guide Outfitter African Crocodile Hunt ESP Hunting Safaris 14kt. Cluster of Blue Topaz & Diamaond Ring Jewel Craft New Zealand 5-Day Silver Package Cardrona Outfitters Mexico Dove Hunt Muy Grande Outfitters 8-Day Missouri/South Africa Combo Hunt Double Deuce Ranch & Wild Wildebeest Safaris Ohio Whitetail Deer Hunt Xtreme World Class Whitetails of Ohio Ranch Mink Shawl Cascade Furs 4-Day British Columbia Fishing Trip Nootka Island Lodge 6-Day Saskatchewan Whitetail Deer Hunt Johnsons Outfitters LTD Florida Alligator Hunt Triple M Outfitters Unlimited 2 Day Ontario Waterfowl for 4 people JR Wetlands OutfittersJosh White 10-Day South Africa Safari Limcroma Safaris 6-Day Belize Snorkeling, Fishing & Diving Trip Safari Unlimited Blue Reef Adventure 5-Day Illinois Rut Archery Whitetail Deer Hunt Monarch Rivers Texas Sandhill Crane Hunt Safari Unlimited LLC Colorado Bull Elk Hunt KB Outdoors Inc. Diamond Membership Front Sight Firearms Front Sight Firearms Training Training Institute Go Wild Mens Camo Clothing & 6.5 Creedmore Go Wild Camo dipped in Go Wild Camo 5-Day Spain Red Deer & Ibex Hunt Prohunt Spain Michigan Walleye Fishing Trip MI-HI Fishing Charters Kansas Whitetail Archery Hunt Verdigris Valley Outfitters Michigan Salmon Fishing Trip Tiny Bubbles Charters Tanzanite Eternity Band Ring Jewel Craft Taxidermy Gift Certificate Taxidermy by Dourlain 3-Day New Zealand Alpine Goat Hunt Cardrona Outfitters Ohio Bow Hunting Membership Camp Kay Ireland Ibex or Sitka Stag Hunt Celtic Field Sports South African Roan Hunt Somerby Safaris SCI International Life Membership SCI-Flint Chapter Ohio Whitetail Hunting Trip for 2 Briarwood Sporting Club British Columbia Dall Sheep Hunt Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters 3-Day Wyoming Antelope Hunt Milliron T.J. Outfitting Inc Canadian Wolf, Lynx, Wolverine Combo Hunt Teneka River Guide Service Sheared Rex Lapin Jacket Cascade Furs Illinois 3-Day semi-guided Turkey Hunt Monarch Rivers 5-Day Vita Dart of a White Rhino Hunt African Field Sports Illinois Snow Goose Hunt Rok Outdoors Argentina Big Game Sheep and Boar Hunt for Anuritay Ranch 2 hunters 1-Day Southeastern Michigan Goose Hunt for 4 Hilde Hunting Service 5-Day Colorado Elk Hunt Bookcliff Outfitters Late Season Whitetail Bow Hunt Monarch Rivers
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$8,500.00 $9,000.00 $10,000.00 $4,000.00 $16,000.00 $4,100.00 $13,750.00
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stoneyriverlodge.com ashnolaguideoutfitter.com espsafaris.co.za
$4,000.00
(248) 890-4500
$2,000.00 $2,249.00 $5,000.00 $3,500.00 $4,000.00 $14,000.00 $3,995.00
(616) 957-4936 (604) 909-4155 (306) 837-4731 (321) 863-2985 (289) 683-7922 (817) 271-9858 (573) 544-2041
triplemoutfittersunlimited.com Shoggy26@hotmail.com limcroma.com safariunlimitedworldwide.com
$7,000.00 $3,450.00 $5,000.00 $15,000.00
(602) 332-9889 (573) 544-2041 (719) 640-3888 (800) 987-7719
monarchrivers.com safariunlimitedworldwide.com kbhunting.com frontsight.com
$2,150.00
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gowildcamo.com
$10,406.00 $650.00 $3,250.00 $525.00 $5,400.00 $1,000.00 $2,800.00 $3,250.00 $7,500.00 $8,500.00 $1,500.00 $4,000.00 $26,500.00 $2,500.00 $6,000.00 $4,000.00 $1,200.00 $12,000.00 $1,500.00 $13,600.00
34-91-431-7070 (248) 879-0825 (719)748-3532 (231) 352-7076 (248) 344-4400 (517) 304-5840 001 022 088 0341 (765) 427-3228 (281) 823-2026 (815) 361-9079
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$800.00 $7,495.00 $2,500.00
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(937) 593-8045 (250) 791-8340 (307) 631-8107 (208) 805-8854 (616) 957-4936 (602) 332-9889 +27 48-881-3816 (618) 232-0000 anuritay@telviso. com.ar (248) 909-1512 (970) 327-4787 (602) 332-9889
cardronaoutfitters.nz muygrandeoutfitters.com.mx double2ranch.com or wwbeest.com xtreme-wcwo.com nootkaisland.com
cardronaoutfitters.nz campkayoutfitters.com celticfieldsports.com somerbysafaris.com sciflint.com BriarwoodWhitetails.com mmo-stanstevens.com millirontjoutfitters.com tenakaguideservice.com monarchrivers.com africanfieldsports.co.az rokoutdoors.com anuritay.com preservehunt.com bookcliffoutfitters.com monarchrivers.com
These Hunts are Subject to Change Go Wild His and Hers Camo Clothing Package Arizona 4-Day Coues Deer Hunt Alaska Fishing Trip for 2 people Argentina Big Game Sheep Hunt for 2 hunters New Zealand Chamois Hunt Alberta Whitetail Rifle Hunt SportEar Extreme Edge South Africa Cape Buffalo Hunt African Photo Safaris Saskatchewan Duck & Goose Hunt 5-Day Missouri Archery Whitetail Hunt Private LIVE-FIRE Simulator Range Party Nebraska Whitetail Deer Rut Hunt 5-Day South African Plains Game Hunt 2 hunters and 2 Observers Half Membership for 15 Hunts New Zealand 3-Day Bull Tahr Hunt Carmen Mt. or Mexican Whitetail Deer Hunt British Columbia Choice Hunt Yukon Moose and Grizzly Hunt 5-Day Michigan Whitetail up to “160 Management Hunt 60 bird Pheasant Hunt for 6 hunters 3-Day Trophy Pronghorn Hunt 6- Day Kansas Whitetail Deer Hunt Hawaiian Trophy Goat Hunt Spring Turkey Hunt Sturgeon Fishing Trip
Go Wild Camo Rincon Outfitters Bear Lake Lodge Alaska Quebrachal Ranch Cardrona Outfitters North Star Outfitting SportEar Botes Hunting Safaris Zulu Nyala Duck Creek Outfitters Northeast Missouri Outfitters Accurate Range in Clarkston Oldaker Outfitting Matewetwe Safaris
$750.00 $4,500.00 $8,900.00 $12,500.00 $2,800.00 $5,995.00 $4,000.00 $12,500.00 $5,950.00 $4,900.00 $2,500.00 $1,500.00 $3,950.00 $10,100.00
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gowildcamo.com riconoutfitters.com bearlake Lodge Alaska.com quebrachal20@gmail.com cardronaoutfitters.nz northstaroutfitting.com sportear.com botesafricansafaris.com
JR Wetlands OutfittersJosh White Cardrona Outfitters Hunt Connections in Mexico BC Trophy Outfitters Yukon Big Game Outfitters Legends Ranch
$8,000.00 $7,000.00 $5,250.00 $5,500.00 $27,400.00 $6,300.00
(289) 683-7922 001 022 088 0341 01152-1 878-7000 384 (800) 215-0913 (250) 264-2512 (231) 745-8000
Shoggy26@hotmail.com cardronaoutfitters.nz ranchelchupadero.com bctrophymountainoutfitters.com yukonbiggame.com legendsranch.com
Muzzy Pheasant Farm Wyoming Professional Hunters Big Woody’s Guide Services Maui Hunting Safari Oldaker Outfitting BT Outfitters
$1,730.00 $2,375.00 $3,500.00 $1,600.00 $1,500.00 $500.00
(810) 348-9741 (307) 247-6226 (417) 435-2055 (808) 573-8426 (308) 631-3461 (810) 300-1601
Fishing Trip for up to 8 anglers Maryland Bow Fishing New Zealand Red Stag 300 to 366 SCI Custom Built Game Breaker 450 Bushmaster 6-Hour Michigan Trolling Musky Charter Custom Tanzanite Earing & Pendant Set 7-Day Saskatchewan Spring Black Bear Hunt Sports Memorabilia Package
Briarwood Sporting Club Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing Cardrona Outfitters Ultimate Firearms Medicine Man Charters Jewel Craft Johnsons Outfitters LTD AG Innovation & TST Tooling Software Tech. Nootka Island Lodge Cascade Furs CORJU Hunting of Spain Maryland Waterfowl Guide Service SCI-Flint Chapter Front Sight Firearms Training Institute Johnsons Outfitters LTD MI-HI Fishing Charters Kathy Krupa Tails-A-Wagin Tiny Bubbles Charters Big Woody’s Guide Service Taxidermy by Dourlain SCI Flint Chapter Medicineman Charters Hilde Hunting Service
$3,000.00 $550.00 $6,500.00 $2,200.00 $850.00 $5,950.00 $2,850.00 $3,000.00
(937) 593-8045 (717) 324-1649 001-022-088-0341 (517) 349-2976 (734) 709-2766 (248) 344-4400 (306) 837-4731
muzzypheasantfarm.com wyomingprofessionalhunters.com (497) 619-7429 mauihuntingsafari.com oldakeroutfitting.com Facebook-Rods A Poppin Charter Service briarwoodclub.com dusktodawnbowfishing.com cardronaoutfitters.nz ultimatefirearms.com medicinemancharters.com
$2,249.00 $3,000.00 $4,000.00 $2,000.00
(604) 909-4155 (616) 957-4936
4-Day British Columbia Fishing Trip Natural Ranch Mink Jacket Spain Hunt for a Beceite Ibex Maryland Sea Duck SCI VIP Fundraiser Table 2019 Front Sight Training Class 4- Day Saskatchewan Upland Bird-Water Fowl Michigan Walleye Fishing Trip Dog Portrait Michigan Pheasant Hunt Michigan Salmon Fishing Trip Kansas Turkey Hunt $500.00 Dourlain Taxidermy Certificate SCI Life Spousal Membership Michigan Walleye Fishing Trip Michigan Combo Coyote & Turkey Hunt
$2,500.00 $2,000.00 $1,200.00 $650.00 $410.00 Priceless $525.00 $1,100.00 $500.00 $750.00 $375.00 $1,000.00
duckcreekoutfitters.com ltsryan@yahoo.com accuratefirearmsllc.com oldakeroutfitting.com matwetwesafaris.com
nootkaisland.com
(717) 324-1649 (800) 987-7719
sciflint.com frontsight.com
(306) 837-4731 (248) 879-0825 (586) 939-5286 (231) 743-6483 (231) 383-1500 (417) 435-2055 (517) 304-5840
johnsonoutfitters.com mihicharters.com kathykru2@aol.com preservehunt.com
(734) 709-2766 (248) 909-1512
medicinemancharters.com
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SCI Flint Jim George Memorial Scholarship
The Safari Club International, Flint Regional Chapter along with friends and family of Jim George are proud to announce a scholarship fund has been created in his memory. Jim was a long time supporter of our chapter and he loved the outdoors and the lifelong friendships made while hunting. Jim especially enjoyed campfire hunting tales, cooking and camaraderie of friends during the hunt. This year there will be (2) $500 scholarships awarded at the SCI Flint Awards Banquet on August 3, 2018. One scholarship will be awarded to a person sponsored by a chapter member. The other scholarship will be advertised at area schools and awarded to a member of the general public.
Eligibility for Scholarships:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Must have a Hunter’s Safety Certificate Must have a minimum 2.8 GPA (high school) SCI Flint Board of Director’s immediate family members are not eligible* Must be sponsored by a member of SCI Flint in good standing* Must be between the ages of 17-22 Must be able to attend SCI Flint Awards Banquet on August 3, 2018 to receive award 7. Must be seeking an associates or undergraduate degree 8. Must be from the SCI Flint area (50 mile radius from Flint)
Requirements: 1. Copy of Hunter’s Safety Certificate 2. Copy of High School Transcripts 3. Letter of Recommendation from SCI Flint chapter member* 4. 500 word essay describing why hunting is important to conservation 5. Copy of college or university acceptance letter or other documentation if already attending college or university 6. Home address
*Required for Membership Sponsored Scholarship.
Judging: The Jim George Scholarship Committee will judge all applications and essays. The decision of the committee is final.
Submit by email to: mntnhuntr@sbcglobal.net or by mail to: Neal Porter, 1082 Key West Ct, Lake Orion, MI 48360.
Due Date for General and Membership Sponsored Scholarship: Essays, Copy of Hunter’s Safety Certificate, Transcripts and other documents must be received by July 20, 2018.
Questions: Contact Neal Porter by email: mntnhuntr@sbcglobal.net or phone: 248-343-3648
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2018 Educator Application
American Wilderness Leadership School - (AWLS) - Jackson, WY
SCI Foundation/AWLS is a permittee of the Bridger-Tenton National Forest and is an equal opportunity service provider.
WANTED
Teachers For a Challenging Experience The Flint Regional Chapter has a strong commitment to the mission of Safari Club International. To help accomplish the goals of the mission, the Flint Chapter has been active in sending local teachers to the American Wilderness Leadership School. If a teacher is interested in being sponsored by our chapter, he or she can download the application form online. The application must be submitted with an essay to our chapter by April 1st. Teachers selected will be notified by mid-May, to allow time for making travel arrangements. We also require an essay on how you think AWLS would benefit your classroom.
The brochure for SCI AWLS is at: http://www.sciflint.com. The AWLS Center is nestled in the beautiful Bridger-Teton National Forest near Jackson, Wyoming, AWLS provides the perfect atmosphere for the accredited educational programs. Our chapter pays the course fee for the teachers selected and contributes towards travel expenses. Applications should be sent to: Carl Griffin • (248) 770-9983 • cgriffin35752@gmail.com
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The applications is attached for this year’s AWLS Teacher application and Student application. Can be found on our website at http://www.sciflint.com/ educator-application/ If applying to the Flint Chapter SCI for sponsorship the applications are due by April 1st and must have a letter of why it would be beneficial. Attn: Carl Griffin (248) 770-9983 cgriffin35752@gmail.com 26 Winter 2018 | www.scif lint.com
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My name is Dennis Peters, the current membership director of the SCI Flint Chapter. I want to start by saying thank you. Thank you for joining us this weekend during our chapter’s largest fundraising event. This event is planned each year not only to raise money but also engage and reconnect the fellow sportsmen. That being said, if you are not a member of the Flint SCI Chapter please find me during the show, because we need to get you signed up! Why? If you consider yourself a hunter, this is the easiest and best way to promote the sport and preserve it for future generations. Since 2000, SCI Foundation has provided $60 Million to promote science-based conservation through wildlife research, education, and humanitarian programs that prove the importance of the hunting community worldwide. Since 1979, SCI has spent nearly $400 Million on hunter advocacy and wildlife conservation As you can see, each and every member contributes to these supporting efforts to help make a global impact. I strongly encourage memberships not because it is my job but because it is my passion. We must protect the habitats and protect our freedom to hunt. Dennis Peters, Peters’ Glass, Romeo Mi. 586-752-4150
Hunts • Special Raffle • Live Auction • Silent Auction Outfitters Open House Friday, March 9, 2018 1-9 p.m.
Safari Club International Flint Regional Chapter www.sciflint.com
36TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AND WILD GAME DINNER Saturday, March 10, 2018
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: Frankenmuth Chicken, Wild Boar. 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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