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2012 SCI TOP GUN CHAPTER|2016 CHAPTER OF THE YEAR|2015/2014/2013/2011 INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR HUNTERS Official Newsletter of SCI-Drayton Valley Chapter VOLUME 10 | ISSUE 2 | AUGUST 2017 EDGE 2017 CALL OF THE WILD BANQUET SNEAK PEEK NASP PROVINCIALS A HUGE SUCCESS SUMMER CAMP OUT SCI 2018 ANNUAL HUNTERS CONVENTION 12,989… WHAT’S IN THIS NUMBER? SCI – DRAYTON VALLEY CHAPTER RECOGNIZED AS 2016 YEAR CHAPTER OF THE
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2012 SCI TOP GUN CHAPTER|2016 CHAPTER OF THE YEAR|2015/2014/2013/2011 INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR<br />
HUNTERS<br />
Official Newsletter of SCI-Drayton Valley Chapter VOLUME 10 | ISSUE 2 | AUGUST <strong>2017</strong><br />
EDGE<br />
<strong>2017</strong> CALL OF THE WILD<br />
BANQUET SNEAK PEEK<br />
NASP PROVINCIALS A<br />
HUGE SUCCESS<br />
SUMMER CAMP OUT<br />
SCI 2018 ANNUAL<br />
HUNTERS CONVENTION<br />
12,989…<br />
WHAT’S IN THIS NUMBER?<br />
SCI – DRAYTON VALLEY CHAPTER<br />
RECOGNIZED AS<br />
2016<br />
YEAR<br />
CHAPTER OF THE
PRESIDENT`S MESSAGE<br />
Hello Members,<br />
Falls is in the air and hunting season will soon be upon<br />
us. The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter had another<br />
outstanding year thanks to our members, supporters<br />
and volunteers. Our contributions were recognized<br />
on a global scale at the annual SCI convention being<br />
recognized as the 2016 SCI Chapter of the Year.<br />
The foundation of our chapter is built upon our<br />
members and as a member, like myself, you are doing<br />
your part to help protect hunters rights for your and<br />
future generations. With our 9 th annual Call of The<br />
Wild banquet fast approaching I am confident you as<br />
members will enjoy a great evening of food, auction<br />
entertainment, have a great opportunity to bid on<br />
fantastic auction items, and maybe buy a lucky ticket<br />
on a bundle or a gun!<br />
I hope to see you on September 16 th at the Call of The<br />
Wild banquet; it is sure to be a great night!<br />
Coby Mahan<br />
President<br />
SCI – Drayton Valley Chapter<br />
CHECK US OUT ONLINE!<br />
www.scidraytonvalley.com<br />
Hunter's Edge is distributed twice<br />
per year in February and <strong>August</strong>.<br />
Closing Date for Next Newsletter Submission<br />
January 1, 2018 & July 1, 2018<br />
Send your submissions to us at<br />
board@scidraytonvalley.com<br />
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<strong>2017</strong> NASP PROVINCIALS HOSTED BY<br />
SCI DRAYTON VALLEY<br />
The Drayton Valley SCI Chapter was extremely proud to once again host the Alberta NASP<br />
Provincial Tournament from April 26 - 29, <strong>2017</strong>. This was the third year the chapter successfully<br />
hosted this provincial event in conjunction with their partners AHEIA, Brazeau BowBenders and<br />
Cabelas Windermere, Edmonton. Over the four days the tournament welcomed 1,200 archers<br />
from across the province of Alberta.<br />
Students proudly representing their community schools, from grades 4 through to 12, had<br />
the opportunity to shoot within the different divisions in a friendly competition. There was<br />
excitement in the air - for some their first tournament while for others their last. The tournament<br />
venue offered a variety of activities that resulted in a lot of smiles and joy for the participants.<br />
Pride also filled the air as archers elated in their accomplishments, and spectators cheered the<br />
archers on.<br />
It was once again a memorable event that is certain to hold special memory in the lives of the<br />
participants, and most definitely within the hearts of the SCI Drayton Valley Chapter and partner<br />
representatives who contributed their time over the course of the four day tournament.<br />
Over the course of the last six years the SCI Drayton Valley Chapter has contributed in excess of<br />
$180,000 toward the National Archery in Schools Program, resulting in the sport of archery being<br />
introduced within 14 local area schools. The Chapter is steadfast in their support of NASP and<br />
continues to support these schools by way of providing funding to assist with further equipment<br />
purchases and repairs when needed.<br />
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The weekend of June 23-<br />
25th saw over 45 members/<br />
families of SCI Drayton<br />
Valley Chapter congregate<br />
at the Brazeau BowBenders<br />
Archery Range for a summer<br />
camp out! All participants<br />
were welcome to walk<br />
the 3D archery course.<br />
Friendly competitions were<br />
also held with some great<br />
prizes to be won. The<br />
bocce ball tournament and<br />
adult archery shoot was<br />
most popular, along with<br />
the surprise ball for the<br />
kids!! The Saturday evening<br />
saw everyone enjoying a<br />
wonderful meal together<br />
while relaxing and enjoying<br />
one another’s company<br />
around the fire. Harmonica<br />
playing and toe tapping by<br />
the fire were also a highlight<br />
of the weekend!!<br />
Our 2018 campout is<br />
sure to be a great time!<br />
Watch for details at a<br />
later date!<br />
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SNEAK<br />
PEEK!<br />
SCI - DRAYTON VALLEY<br />
CHAPTER PRESENTS THE<br />
9 TH ANNUAL<br />
SATURDAY<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
16<br />
<strong>2017</strong><br />
MacKenzie Conference Centre - Drayton Valley, AB<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<br />
September 16 th we are pleased to give you a preliminary<br />
overview of the incredible international outdoor adventures<br />
and merchandise that will be available at the banquet:<br />
1 Your Pick of Six .22 Package<br />
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We are pleased to offer this Custom .22 Auction Package. Six individuals will have an opportunity to bid on a custom<br />
painted .22, by PaintDruid, and participate in an elimination draw for a chance to win a package which includes the<br />
following:<br />
• A four day guided Sturgeon/Salmon fishing trip for four anglers with BC Sportfishing Group at beautiful Harrison<br />
BC. They will provide you and 3 of 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 of the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa.<br />
Upgrades include second room accomodation and additional days stay or fishing.<br />
• One ticket on each of our bundle packages<br />
• A complimentary table for 8 to next year’s Call of the Wild banquet
2 Before and Beyond Giclee<br />
Laurel Barbieri Giclee<br />
Before and Beyond is inspired by ancient painting found in a cave situated in<br />
Southwestern France in what’s known as the Boudeux region. In this piece<br />
Barbieri selected three prehistoric animals, the great Auoch, similar but twice<br />
as large as our cows today, the ancient red stag found in Europe and the hairy<br />
Chinese horse. Barbieri likes to think these ancient paintings explain hunting<br />
success of the age, some 20,000 years ago, reminding us of a time when a good<br />
hunt, spacious and dry cave along with a warm fire were seen as wealth. Her<br />
works are internationally collected spanning three continents. Barbieri’s art<br />
style is so unique it is easily recognizable worldwide by the heavy texture created to mimic the organic rock walls stained<br />
with thousands of years of mineral and water runoff, rich colors from layer after layer of heavy pigments creating a<br />
beautiful piece of art that will stand out in any home, office or trophy room. We are pleased to present you with this<br />
beautiful 55 x 35 giclee entitled “Before and Beyond“.<br />
www.laurelbarbieri.com<br />
3 Mitch Strasia Knife<br />
8 th knife in series for the Drayton Valley Chapter of SCI<br />
This is a one of a kind full tapered tang drop point knife ground from a tight twist pattern<br />
Damascus billet and display stand handcrafted by Mitch Strasia for the Drayton Valley SCI<br />
Chapter. The handle is made from picture sandstone with desert ironwood bolsters. This<br />
knife also has unique fine vine file work on the tang. The display stand is made from a natural<br />
piece of picture sandstone with the Drayton Valley logo incorporated into it. A truly one of<br />
kind knife for a one of a kind Chapter!<br />
Also included are a leather sheath and a certificate of authenticity. This knife has a lifetime<br />
guarantee, free sharpening and cleaning when needed (postage not included).<br />
www.strasiaknives.com<br />
Depiction of Work<br />
*Not exactly as shown<br />
4 Symphony Under The Stars<br />
Jasper Park Lodge Weekend Get-a-Way & 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<br />
of the outdoor Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Strings, spend two nights in luxurious Fairmont accommodations and<br />
dine on delectable cuisine prepared by Jasper Park Lodge talented chefs.<br />
Package includes: Two nights accommodation at Jasper Park Lodge (October 13 & 14, <strong>2017</strong>), Friday night welcome<br />
reception, Saturday night three course dinner, Two tickets to Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Strings Concert with<br />
upgraded VIP seating and cocktail reception.<br />
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5 Goat Hunt<br />
6 Day Alaskan Mount Goat Hunt<br />
Alaska D&L Outfitters is inviting one hunter to come on a 6 Day hunt in GMU 07 in the Chugach National Forest on the<br />
Kenai Peninsula in Alaska for a Mountain Goat. This is a 6 Day 1x1 guided hunt. Extra days can be added at $ 1,000 per<br />
day. This hunt is spot and stock, back pack.<br />
This is a drawing hunt with the draw application being submitted in November for the successful hunter. In order to be<br />
entered into the draw the hunter must purchase a hunting license for the year hunting prior to the drawing.<br />
Included with this donation are meals, guide service, trophy field care and transportation<br />
from Anchorage. Also included are state fees, daily fees, DNR fees, game fees, forest<br />
service fees, guide fees and hunt contract fees.<br />
Not included are commercial flights, hotel, taxies in Anchorage, trophy taxidermy care<br />
and shipping, meet pressing, beer/wine/ booze, Alaska hunting license & tags (license<br />
$300.00, Goat tag $400.00). 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. Game upgrades available include brown bear,<br />
black bear, moose and silver salmon day charter.<br />
www.alaska-d-l-outfitters.com<br />
6 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<br />
is a chance to experience some of the toughest hunting terrain in the world as you seek out a Red<br />
Stag (up to 360”). This hunt is good between the months of March to June 2018. This hunt includes:<br />
airport shuttle from Wanaka, meals, lodge accommodations, field prep, 1x1 guide services, local<br />
sightseeing and a great experience! Method of take is rifle or bow. Possible upgrades: Tahr, Chamois,<br />
Fallow Buck, Arapawa Ram, Goat and Boar. Cost of extra hunter $620 USD/day; Non-hunter $250<br />
USD/day. Hunter responsible for $25.00 firearm permit and Trophy Export Levy - $150/animal.<br />
We thank Gerald & Sue Telford Fishing & Hunting Services for this 100% donation.<br />
www.flyfishhunt.co.nz<br />
7 National Archery in Schools Program<br />
Target, Bow & Arrow Combo Package<br />
The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter has been instrumental in introducing and supporting the<br />
NASP Program within our local schools. The efforts have resulted in over 14 schools<br />
participating in the program and a partnered initiative which brought<br />
the <strong>2017</strong> NASP Provincials to our community. NASP has become<br />
a welcome addition to the lives of so many local youth and we are<br />
dedicated and passionate about continuing efforts toward its continued<br />
success. We are pleased to present this official NASP target, bow and<br />
arrow combination package. All proceeds raised from this auction item<br />
this evening will be directed back to our NASP initiative.<br />
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8 Brandon Bailey Fine Art<br />
"North Woods" Grizzly Bear Original<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 where<br />
he has raised thousands of dollars through art donations for the Wyoming Wildlife Heritage Expo,<br />
The Moose Foundation, The Elk Foundation, The Sheep Federation and Safari Club International.<br />
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”, which will<br />
depict a Grizzly Bear within its wild habitat.<br />
www.bbaileyart.com<br />
9 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<br />
to 165”. Step into a new world of whitetail hunting with nearly 3 square miles of an<br />
All-Inclusive Whitetail Hunting Estate set up to challenge even the best professional<br />
hunters. Their impressive deer, breathtaking scenery, outstanding amenities, and<br />
dedicated, experienced staff will leave you with an everlasting impression. They are<br />
located in the pristine Appalachian foothills only 90 minutes from the Columbus,<br />
Ohio airport. Their cozy lodge, equipped with all the amenities you could possibly want, will be your home away from<br />
home. Hunt to be taken <strong>August</strong> to December <strong>2017</strong> or 2018 and includes 3 night stay, trophy fee up to 165” whitetail, all<br />
meals/beverages, private guide, and field dressing-caping-preparations. No license required for out-of-state residents<br />
and absolutely no hidden fees. Hunter responsible for car rental to travel from airport to lodge.<br />
We thank Dakota Outfitters for this 100% donation. www.dakotaoutfittersllc.com<br />
10 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 out to<br />
beautiful Gull Lake to have a great time catching fish on a chilly winter’s day!! You can<br />
test your luck at catching pike, perch, whitefish, ling cod and walleye.<br />
This ice fishing adventure package includes an overnighter hut, which can<br />
accommodate and sleep up to 4 people, for a weekend 2 night say (Friday – Sunday)<br />
December 15 to March 2018. You will be provided with everything you need to have<br />
a comfortable fishing trip including rod, gear, bait, holes drilled inside and out, ice<br />
scoop, tip ups, propane furnace, propane stove and light, barbeque, dishes, utensils,<br />
pots and pans, bunk beds, table and chairs and an outhouse!<br />
www.adventureicefishing.com<br />
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11 African Safari<br />
9 Day African Safari for 4 Hunters<br />
Four (4) hunters will join WOW Africa for a nine (9) day Safari (7 hunting days) at their<br />
Madaka Ranch in Louwsburg in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.<br />
Only five hours drive away from Johannesburg, Madaka Ranch provides the perfect vacation for those wanting peace and<br />
seclusion in a unique bush environment free from malaria and Bilharzia. The beautifully scenic drives, hiking trails and<br />
walks will leave you with the feeling that you have been one with nature. Madaka Ranch is ideally situated adjacent to the<br />
beautiful Ithala Game Reserve, one of the most beautiful in the Southern Africa. In the heart of the former Zulu Empire<br />
and well placed to visit historic Battlefields, Madaka is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy your visit to Zululand.<br />
Hunters will receive trophy credit worth $8,000 to be divided equally between the four hunters. Hunt to be taken in 2018<br />
or 2019. Additional hunting days can be booked at $250 per day and observers at $150/day. All meals and local beer,<br />
wine and soft drinks are included. 2x1 professional guide service with skinner and tracker services provided. Includes<br />
14% VAT, daily laundry service and field preparation of trophies.<br />
Excluded are any additional trophies hunter, accommodation before and after the hunt, airport transfer to and from<br />
Johannesburg at $250 per trip/vehicle, and side trips if required.<br />
www.wowafrica.com<br />
12 Christmas Carol 13 Bunning Whitetail<br />
Edmonton’s favourite holiday tradition<br />
continues to delight audiences young<br />
and old. With an unforgettable story,<br />
rich characters, and dazzling special<br />
effects, A Christmas Carol is exceptional<br />
entertainment for the whole family.<br />
On December 16th you will enjoy an<br />
overnight stay in a King Suite at the Union<br />
Bank Inn downtown Edmonton and be<br />
treated to dinner at the Hardware Grill<br />
($250 dinner spend). December 17th will<br />
see you enjoying a slow start to your day<br />
followed by two tickets to the 1:30pm<br />
matinee of Christmas Carol at the Citadel<br />
Theatre. Maybe you could even get a little<br />
Christmas shopping in!!<br />
Limited Edition Canvas Giclee<br />
Joshua Spies has traveled the world observing and<br />
photographing wildlife. His work has been honored<br />
and auctioned at very high value by numerous<br />
wildlife conservation agencies<br />
and organizations. A dedicated<br />
conservationist, Joshua is a life member<br />
of the Safari Club International. His<br />
artwork was featured on the Outdoor<br />
Channel’s “Wildlife Art Gallery.” Spies<br />
has been interviewed by People<br />
magazine and featured in both US<br />
Art and Wildlife Art Magazines. We<br />
are pleased to be offering his piece<br />
entitled, ‘Bunning Whitetail’.<br />
www.joshuaspies.com<br />
14 Wolf Hunt – Del Bredeson Guiding<br />
Two hunters will join Del Bredeson for a five (5) day wolf hunt over bate. This hunt will<br />
take place in Grand Prairie along the outfitters trapline and can be taken in the winter<br />
of <strong>2017</strong> or 2018. Range of dates hunt can be taken is between December to February.<br />
Cabin accommodation, hunter to bring own sleeping bag, along with meals and day<br />
lunches are provided. Transportation during the hunt is comprised mostly of Ski-Doo’s<br />
and Argo. Trip can be extended for $500 per day per hunter.<br />
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15 Double Diamond Outfitters<br />
Join Wes Mundy with Double Diamond Outfitters in San Antonio, Texas for a 3 day/2 night<br />
axis buck hunt for 1 hunter in 2018. All meals, lodging, guide, transportation around the<br />
ranch and field care of your trophy(s) is included. There is no closed seasons; however,<br />
best time to hunt Axis is late May and June. Additional days may be added to your hunt<br />
at $250/hunter/night and additional animals may be added for the following trophy<br />
fees: Blackbuck - $2500, Mouflon - $3500, Fallow - $3500 or $4000 for non-typical.<br />
www.huntdoublediamond.com<br />
9 TH ANNUAL<br />
FUNDRAISING<br />
BANQUET<br />
This year the Banquet Committee is excited to offer our<br />
guests the following bundle packages and raffles:<br />
$20 Bundles Raffles<br />
• Michael Kors Money Purse<br />
(with $1,000 cash)<br />
• Wine & Dine<br />
• Bag, Beer & Bone<br />
• Massage Chair<br />
Floor Raffles<br />
Tickets $20 each<br />
• BC Sturgeon Fishing Trip for 4<br />
• "Mystery" BackPack<br />
• Bare Necessities<br />
• Select Firearms<br />
DON’T BE<br />
LATE!<br />
$50 Gun Raffle<br />
Tickets $50 each or 3 for $100<br />
• Weatherby Lasermark 300<br />
Replica Antler Scoring Raffle<br />
$10 for timed guess<br />
(includes $250 credit with Trails End Taxidermy<br />
valid only on mounting the replica antlers)<br />
Cabelas Skeet Shoot<br />
Tickets $10 each or 3 for $20<br />
5 Gun Rack Raffle<br />
Tickets $10 each<br />
on five select firearms<br />
DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM | MACKENZIE CONFERENCE CENTRE<br />
We look forward to seeing you on September 16 th<br />
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12,989…WHAT’S IN THIS NUMBER?<br />
Written by Gerald Telford<br />
Couple of things, it’s the distance from Calgary to<br />
Queenstown NZ. It’s also the cost, give or take a<br />
couple of bucks, of a 5 day gold medal Stag and<br />
Tahr hunt with Telford Hunting NZ Ltd.<br />
Telford hunting has been operating a guiding<br />
business since the early 90's, 25 plus years of Stag,<br />
Tahr, Chamois, and Fallow deer hunting with the<br />
occasional elk, pig, Arapawa ram and feral goat<br />
thrown in for a bit of variety. For the last 7 years<br />
we have been working together to support your<br />
Drayton Valley Chapter with a Red Stag auction at<br />
your September Banquet.<br />
Each year at the annual SCI Convention in the USA,<br />
Sue and I look forward to the smiling faces of Paula<br />
and Shannon as they visit with us on the opening<br />
morning of the convention to renew our auction<br />
donation, and extend an invitation to the awards<br />
night and entertainment evening; Coby and Bill are<br />
never far behind.<br />
As I pen this report it’s the middle of winter for<br />
us, well truthfully the solstice was a month ago so<br />
we are beginning to get a little more daylight every<br />
week now. Sunrise this morning (8th <strong>August</strong>) was<br />
7:50a.m, sunset 5:50 p.m, its -2C, there is a solid<br />
frost, not a cloud in the sky and by 2pm it should<br />
be 7C. Typical <strong>August</strong> winters day. By Canadian<br />
standards not at all cold, cold enough for us, good<br />
hunting weather, as you are sweltering in the mid<br />
30s.<br />
Our hunting is over for the season so ALL my efforts<br />
for the next 2 months are about connecting with<br />
potential clients with the sole aim of filling the<br />
2018 hunting schedule. As with most small family<br />
run hunting operations we rely heavily on referral<br />
business from our existing clients/friends.<br />
Marketing and advertising are expensive and in<br />
most cases extremely difficult to measure and<br />
quantify. Building relationships with Chapters such<br />
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as Drayton Valley are as important for us as they<br />
are for you. It may surprise you to know that on<br />
average it takes 3-5 years from initial contact to<br />
the actual signing of a hunting contract, we are<br />
into building relationships well before the actual<br />
hunt takes place.<br />
For those of you wanting to come to NZ, it’s not<br />
just about the hunting nor it shouldn’t be, you<br />
need to plan a tour and have a real holiday. All you<br />
need to do is organize work, family, and finance,<br />
no easy task for any of us. I'm working to schedule<br />
the guiding, not that difficult as it myself or Duncan<br />
or a combination of both. But good guides need<br />
to be looked after and Duncan is better than good<br />
so I need to make sure he is kept busy during the<br />
hunting "season". He is the single biggest asset<br />
our business has, I have to keep him busy. He has a<br />
family and mortgage to pay and plenty of guiding<br />
is the easiest way to keep him happy. Its worked<br />
for the last 12 years which has as much to do with<br />
Duncan's loyalty as it is to the volume of work.<br />
Duncan and I are a formable team once the hunting<br />
starts. On that simple basis the ideal hunt for us is<br />
2 hunters guided 1x1 or 3 hunters split between us,<br />
4 is our maximum, the exception (always plan for<br />
exceptions) is a family hunt. All about relationship<br />
building.<br />
Next on my check list is securing your<br />
accommodations with our local Hawea Hotel. The<br />
Hotel is adjacent to our main stag hunting lease<br />
and 3kms from our home. It’s fun setting up the<br />
spotting scope on the room balconies and spotting<br />
stags. It’s an awesome little hotel, it’s also our local<br />
pub.<br />
With guides and accommodations sorted we move<br />
to the animals available to hunt. Do we have 25<br />
silver medal stags on our lease? How many Golds, if<br />
we have bookings for 25 stags in reality we need 40<br />
plus stags. What about Fallow? 10 booked can and
often become 20 as hunters find the temptation<br />
irresistible. Shoot too many and we have nothing<br />
or not enough for next season. Game management<br />
is critical to our annual planning process and is<br />
a continual equation throughout the season.<br />
Season; well technically we don’t have one but in<br />
reality we hunt from early March through to the<br />
end of <strong>August</strong>.<br />
Our key word is consistency, consistency of quality<br />
animals, consistent delivery and service, as we<br />
look to fill our booking schedule for the season. To<br />
achieve this has a number of variables, it will help<br />
explain why I put a large effort into marketing in our<br />
"off" season. I'm a planning zealot, so the earlier<br />
I know exactly what the next season requires the<br />
easier it is once the fun starts, the actually hunting<br />
is the fun and easy part.<br />
So on one hand, you the hunter are focused on<br />
can we afford this hunt, are we booking with the<br />
right person, can we get time off work that works<br />
in with a March -<strong>August</strong> hunting season? Who's<br />
looking after the kids, grand kids, do they come,<br />
can they come? What work am I missing out on by<br />
going to New Zealand?<br />
On the other hand we know our business,<br />
properties and animals. Our prices are competitive<br />
so would you people get organized and send that<br />
deposit!! Repeat that process 20 times and our<br />
season is full; easy!!!<br />
One big benefit of 25yrs experience as both<br />
a hunter and a guide/outfitter is we have an<br />
extremely good understanding of what it takes to<br />
put a hunt together from all persons involved. The<br />
key is good communications and addition to detail.<br />
So bid like crazy at the banquet in September<br />
and talk to us via email or phone us.<br />
CHASE THE ADVENTURE<br />
Visit www.ShowSCI.com or<br />
call 1-888-746-9724 for more information.<br />
Representatives of the SCI Drayton Valley Chapter<br />
will be attending the convention to acquire<br />
donations for our 2018 banquet. If there’s<br />
something you would like to see brought to the<br />
banquet please let us know.<br />
LAS VEGAS<br />
CONVENTION CENTER<br />
JAN 31 - FEB 3<br />
2018<br />
Contact our Chapter President, Coby Mahan<br />
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YOUTH HUNTER<br />
TRAINING COURSE<br />
Another successful class of soon to be<br />
outdoor enthusiasts participated in a Youth<br />
Hunter Training Course from May 11 - 14<br />
hosted by SCI Drayton Valley. This class<br />
of 9 students learned the basics of hunter<br />
education, survival, wildlife identification,<br />
first aid and rules and regulations.<br />
The Hunter Training Course is offered free<br />
of charge to children 17 years of age and<br />
under. If you have a child, or know of<br />
someone who may be interested in taking<br />
a future course, please contact Everett<br />
Ness, SCI Hunter Training Coordinator at<br />
780-542-0711.<br />
PO Box 241183, Anchorage, Alaska 99824<br />
907-522-4173 | frankdanford@gci.net<br />
www.alaska-d-l-outfitters.com<br />
5611B - 58 Street<br />
Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R5<br />
780-621-0100<br />
“Airbrushing at it’s finest”<br />
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Grouse Kebabs<br />
SERVES 4<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
• 4 ruffed grouse breasts (skinless, boneless)<br />
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme<br />
• 1/2 cup olive oil<br />
• 1/2 cup white wine<br />
• Salt and black pepper to taste<br />
• 1 red onion, cut into ¾-inch cubes<br />
• 16 grape tomatoes, whole<br />
• 16 brown mushrooms, whole<br />
• Canola oil<br />
PREPARATION<br />
Cubes of ruffed grouse breast skewered along with grape tomatoes,<br />
mushrooms and onion make for wonderful kebabs. No ruffies? You can also<br />
use other grouse, as well as duck, goose or wild turkey breast meat.<br />
• Cut grouse breasts into ¾-inch cubes and place in a zip-lock bag with thyme, olive oil, wine, salt and pepper. Marinate<br />
in refrigerator for 30 minutes.<br />
• Remove grouse from bag and thread onto skewers, alternating with onion cubes, tomatoes and mushrooms. Brush<br />
kebabs with canola oil and grill until grouse is cooked through.<br />
• Serve with fragrant basmati rice and carrot rounds.<br />
• Tip: If you use wooden skewers, first soak them in water for 15 minutes to help prevent them from splintering or<br />
burning. Whether you use stainless steel or wooden skewers, coat them in cooking oil before threading on the grouse<br />
and vegetables so the food will easily slide off after grilling. Also coat the grill with cooking oil so the kebabs don’t stick.<br />
• For the glass: For this tasty light meal, fill your glass with a full-bodied beer or a heavy Chardonnay.<br />
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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 not be able to host so many visitors at the dock. Their<br />
gift of time is a blessing to so many.<br />
THANK YOU<br />
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<strong>2017</strong><br />
2018<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
OUR MISSION<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 experiences<br />
within the natural environment we all live in and 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 and<br />
humanitarian efforts within our community, and support Safari<br />
Club International in their endeavors toward ensuring hunting<br />
rights are protected worldwide.<br />
Coby Mahan<br />
President<br />
Bill Davie<br />
Vice President<br />
Dann Klammer<br />
Humanitarian Chair/Treasurer<br />
Rob Kubicek<br />
Director<br />
Jayson Ness<br />
Director<br />
Eric Moland<br />
Director/Conservation Chair<br />
Everett Ness<br />
Director/Hunter Training Chair<br />
Barb Bowen<br />
Director/Membership Chair<br />
Kara Westerlund<br />
Secretary<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<br />
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MEMBERSHIP<br />
We know that the strength of our chapter is held in<br />
the membership that you maintain. We thank you<br />
for your support. An active membership provides<br />
you with this newsletter along with SCI International<br />
publications which both keep you up to date on the<br />
world of SCI, and provide input and stories about<br />
local and international efforts that your membership<br />
is supporting. Should you not be receiving your mail<br />
from SCI International please contact Barb Bowen<br />
at 780-542-1379 or babowen1@yahoo.com. You<br />
should receive your literature within two months<br />
of signing up. We are requesting of our members<br />
to provide us with their email addresses so that we<br />
can develop an email distribution group to keep our<br />
members informed of meetings and events that all<br />
Chapter members are welcome to attend. You can<br />
share this with us by sending us an email at board@<br />
scidraytonvalley.com. Thank you for your support<br />
and for being part of a local volunteer effort that is<br />
dedicated to creating memorable outdoor memories<br />
for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. If you<br />
are aware of a potential new or renewing member,<br />
please encourage them to join by simply filling out<br />
the renewal form included here and send it to the<br />
following address:<br />
SCI Drayton Valley Chapter<br />
Box 6534, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R9<br />
pcmahan@gmail.com<br />
WELCOME<br />
to our new members...<br />
Chris Culbert<br />
Wayne Boser<br />
Our strength as a chapter is rooted in our<br />
membership and SCI Drayton Valley is honored<br />
to welcome you as new members.<br />
Join SCI Today!!!<br />
www.scidraytonvalley.com<br />
www.sci-canada.com
Office: 780-542-6534 | Fax: 780-542-4534<br />
E-mail: karweld@telus.net<br />
5206 - 62nd Street<br />
Box 6655, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S1<br />
www.karachwelding.com<br />
Engine, Compressor<br />
& Pump Services<br />
Box 6608<br />
Drayton Valley, AB<br />
T7A 1S1<br />
780-542-5846<br />
Fax:780-514-3520<br />
Cell: 780-542-0731<br />
Leonard Claffey<br />
Branch Manager<br />
Drayton Valley Branch<br />
Box 6908, 5506 - 50 Street<br />
Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S3<br />
leonard.claffey@servus.ca<br />
t: 780.542.2496 ext 67223<br />
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fax: 780-514-3381<br />
Box 5341<br />
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T7A 1R5<br />
5428 - Industrial Rd.<br />
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