Sept 2016 Newsletter
2012 SCI TOP GUN CHAPTER | 2015/2014/2013/2011 INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR HUNTERS Official Newsletter of SCI-Drayton Valley Chapter VOLUME 9 | ISSUE 2 | AUGUST 2016 EDGE SCI – Drayton Valley Chapter Recognized as 2015 INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR 2016 ‘Call Of The Wild’ Banquet Sneak Peek NASP Provincials A Huge Success SCI 2017 Annual Hunters Convention 7th Annual Chapter Horn Night Glassing For Golds...
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- Page 4 and 5: 2016 NASP Provincials HOSTED BY SCI
- Page 6 and 7: SUMMER CamP Out The weekend of June
- Page 8 and 9: 2 "Full Circle" Laurel Barbieri Col
- Page 10 and 11: 9 National Archery in Schools Progr
- Page 12 and 13: 16 Decorative Seating Set Cast Alum
- Page 14 and 15: YOUTH HUNTER TRAINING COURSE Anothe
- Page 16 and 17: GLASSING FOR GOLDS What an amazing
- Page 18 and 19: Swiss Elk Steak PREP TIME: 20 Minut
- Page 20 and 21: SCI Drayton Valley Chapter Invites
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2012 SCI TOP GUN CHAPTER | 2015/2014/2013/2011 INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR<br />
HUNTERS<br />
Official <strong>Newsletter</strong> of SCI-Drayton Valley Chapter VOLUME 9 | ISSUE 2 | AUGUST <strong>2016</strong><br />
EDGE<br />
SCI – Drayton Valley<br />
Chapter Recognized as<br />
2015<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
CHAPTER<br />
OF THE<br />
YEAR<br />
<strong>2016</strong> ‘Call Of The Wild’ Banquet Sneak Peek<br />
NASP Provincials A Huge Success<br />
SCI 2017 Annual Hunters Convention<br />
7th Annual Chapter Horn Night<br />
Glassing For Golds...
2015<br />
<strong>2016</strong><br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Bill Davie<br />
Vice President<br />
Dann Klammer<br />
Humanitarian Chair/Treasurer<br />
JeanAnn Teliske<br />
Secretary/Special Events<br />
Rob Kubicek<br />
Director<br />
Greg Hartman<br />
Director/Conservation Chair<br />
Everett Ness<br />
Director/Hunter Training Chair<br />
Barb Bowen<br />
Director/Membership Chair<br />
Jayson Ness<br />
Director<br />
OUR MISSION<br />
Coby Mahan<br />
President<br />
We are a society of avid hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who<br />
are dedicated to promoting responsible use of our natural<br />
resources.<br />
We care about hunting, fishing, wildlife and outdoor<br />
experiences within the natural environment we all live in and<br />
enjoy.<br />
We are passionate about protecting and conserving the<br />
outdoors and its resources for generations to come.<br />
Through our parent organization - Safari Club International -<br />
we promote and present a number of wildlife conservation<br />
and humanitarian efforts within our community, and support<br />
Safari Club International in their endeavors toward ensuring<br />
hunting rights are protected worldwide.<br />
SCI - Drayton Valley Chapter<br />
Coby Mahan, President<br />
Box 6534 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R9<br />
Phone: 780.542.7864 | Email: pcmahan@gmail.com<br />
www.scidraytonvalley.com
PRESIDENT`S<br />
MESSAGE<br />
Hello Members,<br />
Fall is fast approaching and our 8 th Annual Call of The<br />
Wild Banquet is just around the corner. As we are all<br />
aware the slow down in Alberta is having a negative<br />
impact on everything around us, and it is my hope<br />
as hunters and conservationists that we continue to<br />
do our part to support hunting, conservation and<br />
our local SCI Chapter as best we all can during these<br />
difficult times.<br />
We have an excellent evening planned for you again<br />
this year at our <strong>Sept</strong>ember 17 th Banquet! There will be<br />
a couple of new things offered, which I’m sure you will<br />
enjoy, and a very special start to the evening which<br />
our Board and Banquet Committee are very proud to<br />
be bringing to town.<br />
Please get your tickets secured! I hope to see you<br />
all at the banquet as we raise funds to support<br />
conservation, education and humanitarian projects<br />
on a local and international level. I’m looking forward<br />
to it and I hope you are too!<br />
See you all at our 8 th Annual Call of The Wild!<br />
Coby Mahan<br />
President<br />
SCI – Drayton Valley Chapter<br />
CHECK US OUT ONLINE!<br />
www.scidraytonvalley.com<br />
Hunter's Edge will now be distributed only<br />
twice per year in February and August.<br />
Closing Date for Next <strong>Newsletter</strong> Submission<br />
January 1, 2017<br />
July 1, 2017<br />
Send your submissions to us at<br />
board@scidraytonvalley.com<br />
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<strong>2016</strong> NASP Provincials<br />
HOSTED BY SCI DRAYTON VALLEY<br />
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The <strong>2016</strong> NASP Provincials were hosted in Drayton Valley April 27-30 for<br />
the second year in a row and this year's event proved to be an even larger<br />
success. Close to 1,000 archers from Grades 4-12 came from every corner of<br />
the province to compete for top individual and team honors. It was great to<br />
see teams travel from as far as Red Earth Creek and Warner to be a part of<br />
the competition. This year's venue, the Wellhouse Warehouse, served as an<br />
excellent location to showcase the archers and host other activities such as<br />
bouncy houses, interactive fishing and archery games, and glitter tattoos. SCI<br />
Drayton Valley and the Brazeau Bowbenders graciously thank Judy Sweet for<br />
her donation of the building to host the tournament. We also want to say thankyou<br />
to our amazing volunteers who dedicated their time to ensure the event<br />
ran smoothly and that the participants walked away with great memories.<br />
Drayton Valley schools posted some top results with St. Anthony School and<br />
Aurora Elementary School placing second and third in the elementary school<br />
division. SCI Drayton Valley is proud of the accomplishments of all our local<br />
archers and coaches and are proud to be a part of this amazing program.
May 17, <strong>2016</strong><br />
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SUMMER<br />
CamP<br />
Out<br />
The weekend of June 17-19th saw over<br />
45 members/families of SCI Drayton<br />
Valley Chapter congregate at the Brazeau<br />
BowBenders Archery Range for our summer<br />
camp out! All participants were welcome<br />
to walk the 3D archery course. Friendly<br />
competitions were also held with some<br />
great prizes to be won. The adult and youth<br />
archery shoots were most popular along<br />
with the surprise ball for the kids!! The<br />
Saturday evening saw everyone enjoying<br />
a wonderful meal together while relaxing<br />
and enjoying one another’s company.<br />
Harmonica playing and toe tapping by the<br />
fire were also a highlight of the weekend!!<br />
In honor of Father’s Day a Pancake Breakfast<br />
was also hosted on the Sunday morning!<br />
Our 2017 campout is sure to be great time!<br />
Watch for details at a later date!<br />
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SCI - DRAYTON VALLEY CHAPTER<br />
8 TH ANNUAL<br />
SNEAK<br />
PEEK!<br />
MacKenzie Conference Centre<br />
Drayton Valley, Alberta<br />
Doors Open at 4:30pm * Dinner at 7:00pm<br />
Gun & Floor Raffles Commence at 4:30pm<br />
Please contact Coby Mahan at 780-542-7864 to make arrangements<br />
to pick-up your reserved tickets or secure your ticket today!<br />
BANQUET<br />
HIGHLIGHTS!<br />
With the fundraising banquet fast approaching on <strong>Sept</strong>ember 17th we are<br />
pleased to give you a preliminary overview of the incredible international<br />
outdoor adventures and merchandise that will be available at the banquet:<br />
1 Yeti Package<br />
We are pleased to offer this ‘Yeti’ Auction Package. Six individuals will have<br />
an opportunity to bid on a wildlife themed custom painted ‘Yeti’ Travel Mug,<br />
by PaintDruid, and participate in an elimination draw for a chance to win this<br />
package which includes the following:<br />
• A four day guided Sturgeon/Salmon fishing trip for four anglers with BC<br />
Sportfishing Group at beautiful Harrison BC. They will provide you and 3 of<br />
your guests with two - 8 hour days of guided fishing on the mighty Frasier<br />
River. You’ll also enjoy 2 nights’ accommodation relaxing in the comforts<br />
of the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa. Trip to be taken by December<br />
31, 2017.<br />
• One ticket on each of our bundle packages<br />
• A complimentary table for 8 to next year’s fundraising banquet<br />
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2 "Full Circle"<br />
Laurel Barbieri Collage Giclee<br />
SCI - Drayton Valley Chapter is once again pleased to present to our guests a non-typical method of<br />
artistry by Laurel Barbieri. Her work captures nature and animals in a very raw form. It connects the<br />
art viewer with the history of the animal dating back to the first record of them carved into the walls<br />
of caves. To simulate this effect and history Laurel created her own method and form of painting<br />
called relief sculpture. This layering of material and paint create a life for the painting that simulates<br />
the walls of ancient caves. We are pleased to present you with this beautiful collage collection<br />
entitled "Full Circle De'Ja'Vu".<br />
www.laurelbarbieri.com<br />
3 Mexican Holiday<br />
A. Hacienda Cerritos Luxury Boutique Exquisite<br />
6 Night, 7 Days Stay in a Deluxe One Bedroom Suite<br />
at Hacienda Cerritos for 2 Persons<br />
Hacienda Cerritos & Hacienda Surf Colony<br />
Enjoy a 7 Day Stay at Your Choice of One of the Following:<br />
B. Cerritos Surf Colony<br />
6 Night, 7 Days Stay in a Two Bedroom Villa<br />
Near Cabo San Lucas for 4 Persons<br />
Stay one week (6 nights, 7 days) in a Deluxe One Bedroom<br />
Suite at Hacienda Cerritos. This package is good for any<br />
available time with no black-out dates.<br />
Hacienda Cerritos is an exclusive luxury boutique hotel.<br />
Located on a private bluff, this peaceful and private<br />
destination is sure to make your visit magical. They are<br />
just 40 miles north of Cabo San Lucas and just down<br />
the road from the historic artist colony of Todos Santos.<br />
Cerritos Beach is the best beach in Cabo, world renown<br />
for exceptional surfing, and voted first runner up in<br />
the Los Cabos Magazine. Come enjoy a perfect family<br />
vacation or solo hiatus paradise. This is the ultimate<br />
Mexican getaway.<br />
Purchaser must pay 19% Mexico government tax on their<br />
purchase price only (not on the retail price), payable at<br />
the time of check-in. No other fees are required.<br />
www.haciendacerritos.com<br />
OR<br />
Cerritos Surf Colony is a beach front resort of Mayan<br />
inspiration and thatched palm roofs. The free standing<br />
studio, one, two, and four bedroom villas are solar energy<br />
assisted. Enjoy their amazing swimming pool and bar,<br />
surf the waves out your back door, climb the Sierra de<br />
la Lagunas, explore the artist colony of Todos Santos, or<br />
just lay back in your own palm shaded hammock.<br />
Purchases must pay 19% Mexico government tax on their<br />
purchase price only (not on the retail price), payable at<br />
the time of check-in. No other fees are required.<br />
Trip to destination of choice can be taken up to two years<br />
from date of purchase.<br />
www.cerritossurfcolony.com<br />
4 Mitch Strasia Knife<br />
7th knife in series for the<br />
Drayton Valley Chapter of SCI<br />
This years knife is a folding knife of the liner lock design. The blade is ground from Alabama Damascus<br />
- heat treated and tempered to 56 on the Rockwell C scale. Handle is made from stabilized Camel<br />
Bone with copper bolsters. Liners are jeweled and polished made from sheet titanium with extensive<br />
file work. The spine on this knife is constructed out of solid copper with file work (arrow design). All<br />
screws used in construction are stainless steel. Leather belt sheath is included. The display stand is<br />
still under construction and will fit the design and theme of the knife. The Drayton Valley SCI logo,<br />
series number and year are all being carefully crafted into the design. This is the seventh knife in the<br />
Drayton Valley Series. "I have made several of these folders over the years and this is a great knife for<br />
display and a really great knife to carry and use."<br />
www.strasiaknives.com<br />
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5 Arizona Coues Whitetail Deer<br />
5 Day Hunt for 2 Hunters and 1 Non-Hunter<br />
Join Rom Dryden with Rincon Outfitters for a 5 day Coues Whitetail deer hunt between<br />
October to December, 2017 or 2018. Opportunity for a predator hunt, free of charge is<br />
also available. This hunt will take place in Southern Arizona within their deluxe wall tent<br />
base camp. Trip arrival and departure point is Tucson. Method of take is hunter’s choice.<br />
Hunters are also responsible for license ($160), tag ($230) and submitting information for<br />
May draw (100% draw) and hotel accommodation needed at conclusion of trip. If time<br />
permits a tour of SCI World Head Quarters will also be conducted.<br />
www.rinconoutfitters.com<br />
6 Spring Bear Hunt<br />
7 Day Alaska Spring Brown Bear/ Black Bear Combo Hunt Over Bate<br />
Alaska D&L Outfitters is inviting one hunter to come on a 7 Day hunt in GMU 07 in the Chugach National Forest on the Kenai Peninsula<br />
in Alaska for Black Bear & Brown Bear over bate and spot and stock.<br />
This is a 7 Day hunt plus two days travel. Extra days can be added at $ 1000.00 Per Day. This hunt is over bate and spot and stock too.<br />
Included with this donation are cabin accommodations, meals, guide survive and trophy<br />
field care and transportation from Anchorage to hunting cabin. In addition, State fees, Daily<br />
fees, DNR fees, Game fees, Forest Service fees and 1x1 Guiding are covered.<br />
Not included are commercial flights, hotel, taxies in Anchorage, trophy taxidermy care and<br />
shipping, Beer/Wine/ Booze, Alaska hunting license & tags (license $300.00, Brown Bear tag<br />
$650.00, Black Bear tag $ 300.00). Season and all state licenses fees and tags are subject to<br />
change (STC) without notice and will apply to the hunters.<br />
Other hunters can be added at full price. Fishing can be added at full price.<br />
www.alaska-d-l-outfitters.com<br />
7 Northern BC Heli-Fishing<br />
Five (5) Day Helicopter Fly-in Fishing Adventure for One Person<br />
One lucky person will join Northern BC Heli-Fishing Adventures for a remarkable five (5)<br />
day helicopter fly-in fishing adventure! Enjoy the pristine wilderness in the Northwest<br />
corner of British Columbia as you fish some of the best Salmon and Steelhead waters in the<br />
world. You will be targeting Giant Chinook Salmon on the Taku and Nakina rivers. This is a<br />
remote camp setting with rustic cabins, and is suited to all types and skill levels of anglers.<br />
Trip to be scheduled between June – July, 2017. Cost of extra angler $5,400. Purchaser<br />
responsible for travel to and from Whitehorse, YT destination and fishing licence.<br />
We thank Northern BC Heli-Fishing Adventures for this 100% donation.<br />
www.nbchelifish.com<br />
8 Red Stag Hunt<br />
Telford<br />
New Zealand Silver Medal Red Stag Hunt for 1 Hunter & 1 Non-Hunter<br />
This 5 day hunt donated by Gerald & Sue Telford Fishing & Hunting Services of Wanaka, New Zealand is a chance<br />
to experience some of the toughest hunting terrain in the world as you seek out a Red Stag (up to 360”). This hunt<br />
is good between the months of March to June 2017. This hunt includes: airport shuttle from Wanaka, meals,<br />
lodge accommodations, field prep, 1x1 guide services, local sightseeing and a great experience! Method of take is<br />
rifle, bow or muzzleloader. Possible upgrades: Tahr, Chamois, Fallow Buck, Arapawa Ram, Goat and Boar. Cost of<br />
extra hunter $620 USD/day; Non-hunter $250 USD/day. Hunter responsible for $25.00 firearm permit and Trophy<br />
Export Levy - $150/animal. We thank Gerald & Sue Telford Fishing & Hunting Services for this 100% donation.<br />
www.flyfishhunt.co.nz<br />
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9 National Archery in Schools Program<br />
Target, Bow & Arrow Combo Package<br />
The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter has been instrumental in introducing and<br />
supporting the NASP Program within our local schools. The efforts have<br />
resulted in over 14 schools participating in the program and a partnered<br />
initiative which brought the <strong>2016</strong> NASP Provincials to our community.<br />
NASP has become a welcome addition to the lives of so many local youth<br />
and we are dedicated and passionate about continuing efforts toward its<br />
continued success. We are pleased to present this official NASP target,<br />
bow and arrow combination package.<br />
10 Silver Fox Poncho<br />
We are pleased to feature a beautiful Silver Fox custom made fashion poncho by David Green Furs<br />
from Anchorage, Alaska. This poncho offers a fluffy, full-bodied, glamorous, lightweight feel. It<br />
looks stunning on and is sure to add a high-fashion touch to any ladies wardrobe!<br />
11 Brandon Bailey Fine Art<br />
"North Woods Monarch" Moose<br />
During his teens, the Game and Fish Department of Wyoming gave Brandon his first commission.<br />
Although only 16 years old, he was commissioned to create cover sketches for all State of Wyoming<br />
Hunting Regulation Pamphlets. The Game and Fish has since commissioned Brandon to do many<br />
other projects, including numerous benefit and auction items.<br />
Brandon has won many awards in art shows across the country and has participated in shows<br />
where he has raised thousands of dollars through art donations for the Wyoming Wildlife<br />
Heritage Expo, The Moose Foundation, The Elk Foundation, The Sheep Federation and Safari Club<br />
International. We are thrilled to once again have Brandon supporting our chapter this year.<br />
He is currently working on a custom piece especially for us, entitled “North Woods Monarch”,<br />
which will depict a Canadian Moose within its wild habitat.<br />
www.bbaileyart.com<br />
12 Symphony Under the Stars<br />
Jasper Park Lodge Weekend Get-a-Way and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Strings Concert<br />
Gather under one of the world’s largest Dark Sky preserves for Jasper’s Symphony Under the Stars. Witness the magic of<br />
the outdoor Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Strings, spend two nights in luxurious Fairmont accommodations and dine on<br />
delectable cuisine prepared by Jasper Park Lodge talented chefs.<br />
Package includes: Two nights accommodation at Jasper Park Lodge (October 14 & 15, <strong>2016</strong>), Friday night welcome reception,<br />
Saturday night three course dinner, Two tickets to Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Strings Concert with upgraded VIP seating<br />
and cocktail reception.<br />
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13 Whitetail Deer Hunt<br />
Ohio Whitetail Deer Hunt for 1 Hunter<br />
Join Dakota Outfitters on a 3 ½ day trophy whitetail deer hunt for a buck scoring up to<br />
165”. Step into a new world of whitetail hunting with nearly 3 square miles of an All-<br />
Inclusive Whitetail Hunting Estate set up to challenge even the best professional hunters.<br />
Their impressive deer, breathtaking scenery, outstanding amenities, and dedicated,<br />
experienced staff will leave you with an everlasting impression. They are located in the<br />
pristine Appalachian foothills only 90 minutes from the Columbus, Ohio airport. Their cozy<br />
lodge, equipped with all the amenities you could possibly want, will be your home away<br />
from home. Hunt to be taken August to December <strong>2016</strong> or 2017 and includes 3 night<br />
stay, trophy fee up to 165” whitetail, all meals/beverages, private guide, and field dressingcaping-preparations.<br />
No license required for out-of-state residents and absolutely no<br />
hidden fees. Hunter responsible for car rental to travel from airport to lodge.<br />
www.dakotaoutfittersllc.com<br />
14 South Africa Photo Safari<br />
Photo Safari for 2 People<br />
For the person who wishes to visit Africa on a photo safari you can join Zulu Nyala Game Lodge on an experience of<br />
a lifetime. For six days and six nights, within luxury accommodation for 2 people at Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge<br />
or Zulu Nyala Luxury Tented Safari Lodge, you will savour the African way of life. This includes three delicious meals<br />
per day, prepared by ethnic chefs, with an African flavour of course! The winning bidder will have the chance to take<br />
extraordinary photographs of some of the most spectacular wildlife on the continent. A professional game ranger will<br />
take you on your safari in open game viewing vehicles in Zulu Nyala Game Reserve twice a day. This donation is valid for<br />
two years from the date of purchase.<br />
15 Pond for a Day<br />
SCI Drayton Valley Fishing Pond<br />
Use For a Day<br />
Enjoy a six hour day at the dock for up to 20<br />
people as you try your luck at catching rainbow<br />
trout!! SCI Board Members will be in attendance<br />
to assist where needed and serve lunch which<br />
will include burgers with all the fixings and soft<br />
drinks (no alcohol permitted). This can be a<br />
family fishing fun day or company gathering! All<br />
fishing gear will be provided. Simply show up<br />
and enjoy a great day of fishing!! All proceeds<br />
raised will go back toward the stocking of fish<br />
and maintenance of the dock.<br />
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16 Decorative Seating Set<br />
Cast Aluminum Antler Cafe Table and Chairs<br />
Spark conversation with this elegant, yet rustic café<br />
table and chairs. This lightweight, cast aluminum antler<br />
seating arrangement is perfect for indoor and outdoor<br />
use. Set includes table and two chairs. It is sure to be<br />
an accent piece to anyone’s home decor! Package also<br />
includes a complimentary ticket on each of our banquet<br />
bundle packages!<br />
17 Ice Fishing Adventure<br />
Gull Lake Ice Fishing Package for 4<br />
Adventure Ice Fishing is an outfit that encourages friends and family to come<br />
out to beautiful Gull Lake to have a great time catching fish on a chilly<br />
winter’s day!! You can test your luck at catching pike, perch, whitefish,<br />
ling cod and walleye.<br />
This ice fishing adventure package includes an overnighter hut, which<br />
can accommodate and sleep up to 4 people, for a weekend 2 night say<br />
(Friday – Sunday). You will be provided with everything you need to<br />
have a comfortable fishing trip including rod, gear, bait, holes drilled<br />
inside and out, ice scoop, tip ups, propane furnace, propane stove and<br />
light, barbeque, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, bunk beds, table and<br />
chairs and an outhouse!<br />
www.adventureicefishing.com<br />
18 African Plains Game<br />
7 Day African Safari for 1 Hunter and 1 Observer<br />
Join Blue Collar Adventures for a seven (7) day Safari (5 hunting days) in Northeast Namibia for one (1) hunter and one<br />
(1) observer with a total animal harvest of one (1) Eland and one (1) Damara Dik Dik. Hunt to be taken April to Mid<br />
October 2017 or 2018. Hunting estate is 10 square miles. Included are accommodations, meals, soft drinks, PH and<br />
staff, trackers, skinners, and field preparation of trophies.<br />
Excluded are airport transfer at $300 USD per person, shipping and crating of trophies, gratuities, and accommodations<br />
before and after the safari.<br />
Additional animals and/or days can be added. As well hunt can be upgraded to 1x1 (it is currently 2 hunters x 1 PH).<br />
www.bluecollaradventures.ca<br />
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8 TH ANNUAL<br />
FUNDRAISING<br />
BANQUET<br />
This year the Banquet Committee is<br />
excited to offer our guests the following<br />
bundle packages and raffles:<br />
Special Presentation by:<br />
$20 Bundles Raffles<br />
• Michael Kors Money Purse<br />
(with $1,000 cash)<br />
• DJI Phantom3 – 4K Quadcopter Drone<br />
• 60” Smart TV<br />
• Outdoor Fire pit Package<br />
• InfraRed Sauna<br />
$50 Gun Raffle<br />
Tickets $50 each<br />
(limit of 10)<br />
DON’T BE<br />
LATE!<br />
Replica Antler Scoring Raffle<br />
$10 for timed guess<br />
(includes $200 credit with Trails End<br />
Taxidermy valid only on mounting these<br />
replica antlers)<br />
Wild Boar Raffle<br />
$5 per vote<br />
(You choose who gets to go home<br />
with a Wild Boar!!)<br />
5 Gun Rack Raffle<br />
Tickets $10 each<br />
on five select firearms<br />
Floor Raffles<br />
Tickets $20 each<br />
• BC Sturgeon Fishing Trip for 4<br />
• "Surprise" BackPack<br />
• Fill Your Fridge, Freezer & Tank<br />
• Select Firearms<br />
DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM | MACKENZIE CONFERENCE CENTRE<br />
We look forward to seeing you on <strong>Sept</strong>ember 17th<br />
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YOUTH HUNTER TRAINING COURSE<br />
Another successful class of soon to be outdoor enthusiasts participated<br />
in a Youth Hunter Training Course from April 14-17 hosted by SCI Drayton<br />
Valley. This class of 14 students learned the basics of hunter education,<br />
survival, wildlife identification, first aid and rules and regulations.<br />
The Hunter Training Course is offered free of charge to children 17 years<br />
of age and under. If you have a child, or know of someone who may<br />
be interested in taking a future course, please contact Everett Ness, SCI<br />
Hunter Training Coordinator at 780-542-0711.<br />
FISHING DOCK<br />
The SCI Drayton Valley Fishing Dock has been extremely busy over the summer months<br />
with a number of groups getting great enjoyment from their visits. Our Chapter extends<br />
a special thank you to the Davie family for their dedication and many hours spent hosting<br />
our Chapter visitors and attending to the grounds. Without their contributions and passion<br />
for this chapter project we would be unable to host so many visitors at the dock. Their gift<br />
of time is a blessing to so many.<br />
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Thank you
Meet Outfitters from around the world with over a thousand exhibitors!<br />
Everything hunters need and dream about…<br />
LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 1 st to 4 th , 2017<br />
SCI'S SAPPHIRE CELEBRATION<br />
Visit www.ShowSCI.com or call 1-888-746-9724 for more information.<br />
Representatives of the SCI Drayton Valley Chapter will be attending the<br />
convention to acquire donations for our 2017 banquet. If there’s something<br />
you would like to see brought to the banquet please let us know.<br />
Contact our Chapter President, Coby Mahan<br />
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GLASSING FOR GOLDS<br />
What an amazing Hunt and Holiday we had with<br />
Telford Hunting and Fishing. Our journey started<br />
on April 6, <strong>2016</strong> as we flew from Edmonton<br />
International Airport to our destination of<br />
Queenstown, New Zealand where we enjoyed a<br />
couple days of site seeing prior to embarking on<br />
our hunting adventure with the Telford's!<br />
The morning of April 10th we headed to Lake<br />
Wanaka, with Gerald Telford, where we resided<br />
at Lake Hawea Hotel which offered breathtaking<br />
hillside and lake views. We were excited to be<br />
leaving the following morning for the hunt.<br />
7:00am couldn’t come soon enough! Gerald picked<br />
us up and off we went; we were only ten minutes<br />
away from our hunting location. Gerald parked at<br />
the bottom of one very steep hill (well for me any<br />
way with a fused ankle)! As we walked along we<br />
saw Fallow deer free ranging, I spotted a rather<br />
large Red Stag to my right. Then, Gerald tapped<br />
me on the back and pointed to my left, another Red<br />
Stag was walking towards us. I managed to get that<br />
Red Stag on video bugling for us; what a morning!<br />
I was amazed at watching the animals. Not long<br />
after we got set up and glassed for animals to<br />
hunt. Gerald found some Red Stag way up in the<br />
mountains. Gerald and Real both saw a Red Stag<br />
that was a shooter and Real named him “Charlie”<br />
so that we would all know which animal we were<br />
talking about when glassing. We started moving<br />
towards where “Charlie” was feeding. Real could<br />
not get a shot at “Charlie” because he was in thick<br />
brush. We hiked up the side of the mountain on<br />
a clear cut trail but still could not get a shot at the<br />
Red Stag that was up there.<br />
We made our way back to the bottom of the hill.<br />
As we moved our way over to the other side of the<br />
trail, Gerald spotted a gold Stag. Real set himself<br />
up so that he could see about a 12 inch circle of<br />
the Red Stags shoulder and neck area. Real shot<br />
once and the animal just dropped. I was shocked<br />
when Gerald and his wife Sue took off up the side<br />
of the hill as if it were flat, Real followed behind<br />
them. There was no way with a fused ankle I could<br />
climb that hill! Turns out, Real got himself a very<br />
nice Gold Red Stag. Gerald had to tie himself to a<br />
tree to butcher the Red Stag as it had rolled down<br />
the hill. Gerald attached the antlers, head, back<br />
WRITTEN BY RETA CHALIFOUX<br />
straps, hind quarters and cape to his back pack and<br />
took it all down the mountain in one trip!! We all<br />
jumped into the truck and Gerald dropped us off<br />
at our hotel. Gerald said he was going to finish<br />
butchering the Red Stag that afternoon and he<br />
would be back to pick us up the next morning at<br />
7:00 am.<br />
April 12th, second day of hunting, Gerald informed<br />
Real his Red Stag had measure 427 inches of bone.<br />
We went to the same area as the day before and<br />
the fallow deer were out but no Red Stags. We<br />
went and set up to glass for animals again. Gerald<br />
spotted one Red Stag that was standing way on the<br />
mountain just off from the fence line. Real spotted<br />
a Red Stag that was sunning himself alongside a<br />
large rock. Gerald figured the Red Stag on the rock<br />
was around 400 inches, a definite Gold. It looked<br />
like the Red Stag were watching us watch them!<br />
Gerald Decided it would be better to go around the<br />
hill and see how close we could get to the Red Stag<br />
that way instead of the way we had gone up the<br />
hills and base of the mountain the day before. Off<br />
the three of us went, it was a steady incline up the<br />
hill. Considering what I had heard from one hunter<br />
who had been to New Zealand I was very impressed<br />
with the fact that we had trails to go up. I had<br />
heard that you had to crawl through thorny bushes<br />
that had two to three spikes on them and the Black<br />
berry bushes and rose bushes with all their thorns.<br />
I asked Gerald if that was what it would be like today<br />
and Gerald assured me that would not be the case.<br />
Gerald does archery hunting and carries a special<br />
tool with him to cut away the thorny bushes so a<br />
customer does not have to deal with the thorns,<br />
you still have to pay attention so you do not hit the<br />
trees and bushes in a few places.<br />
Once we got to the top of the mountain the Red<br />
Stag that Gerald thought was a Gold had moved<br />
farther up the mountain. We sat up there for a bit<br />
and glassed some more. Gerald started to laugh<br />
and said if we had taken the same route as we had<br />
yesterday that we would be shooting the Red Stag<br />
about the same area as yesterday. Gerald figured<br />
we should go back down the mountain and see<br />
what we could find once we were down there.<br />
So off we started back across the mountain. The<br />
Red Stags, 900 meters away, just watched us walk<br />
across the top of the mountain that we had been<br />
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sneaking around. The<br />
Red Stag sunning himself<br />
on the Rock we named<br />
“Ritz” he had two<br />
crowns one the top of<br />
each of his antlers. We<br />
decided when we got<br />
to the bottom that we<br />
would stay around this<br />
creek area hoping the<br />
Red Stag would come<br />
over to drink. Gerald<br />
decided he would go<br />
back up the mountain<br />
were the Red Stags were<br />
bedded down and see if he<br />
could get them to move to<br />
where we would be waiting.<br />
About half an hour later we<br />
saw a couple of animals about<br />
400 yards away. The one Red<br />
Stag was staying pretty much under<br />
cover of the trees. Real saw “Ritz”<br />
coming and then he just disappeared. I<br />
stayed set up on the side of the hill I would<br />
be shooting downward just a bit if the Red stag<br />
came towards the creek. About ten minutes passed<br />
and I saw this really nice Red Stag coming down the middle<br />
towards where I was standing; I asked Real should I shoot<br />
him. Real stated that is was not the right one It was<br />
not “Ritz”. The Red Stag had not seen us and just<br />
kept walking towards us, he turned broad side and I<br />
asked Real again should I shoot him. The Red Stag<br />
must have smelt us he turned his neck just a bit<br />
and I squeezed the trigger. The Red Stag took off<br />
towards the left and away from us both. Real took<br />
off towards were the Red Stag was because he had<br />
seen Gerald. When Gerald got to where we were,<br />
Real told Gerald I had shot the Red Stag about<br />
100 yards back. To my surprise Gerald informed<br />
me that I had shot “Charlie” the Red Stag we had<br />
been looking for yesterday that escaped! We took<br />
pictures and then we started to cape the Red Stag.<br />
Gerald again took us back to the hotel where we<br />
had lunch and we relaxed for the afternoon.<br />
That night as we gathered with the Telford’s, Gerald<br />
informed me that “Charlie” had measured 377 inches<br />
of bone. I was elated! Our time with the Telford’s was<br />
amazing!<br />
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Swiss Elk Steak<br />
PREP TIME: 20 Minutes COOK TIME: 1 hour 30 Minutes MAKES: 4 Servings<br />
Ingredients<br />
• 2 pounds elk steak<br />
• All-purpose flour<br />
• 2 tablespoons butter<br />
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce<br />
• 1/2 cup red wine or beef broth<br />
• 2 tbls Worcestershire sauce<br />
• 1/2 cup diced onion<br />
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper<br />
• 1 can (2-1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms<br />
• 1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper<br />
• 4 slices Swiss cheese, optional<br />
• Cooked noodles<br />
Directions<br />
1. Dredge elk steak lightly in flour; shake off excess. Melt butter in a<br />
large skillet; brown steak on both sides. Place in a shallow baking pan.<br />
Combine the next nine ingredients; pour over steak.<br />
2. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until cooked to desired<br />
tenderness. If desired, place cheese over steak before serving. Serve<br />
over noodles.<br />
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Come out and enjoy a refreshment while looking at antlers<br />
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