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HUNTERS<br />
Official <strong>Newsletter</strong> of SCI-Drayton Valley Chapter VOLUME 11 | ISSUE 1 | FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />
EDGE<br />
SCI – DRAYTON VALLEY<br />
CHAPTER<br />
RECOGNIZED AS<br />
<strong>2018</strong><br />
W.I.S.E.<br />
AWARD<br />
RECIPIENT<br />
SCI <strong>2018</strong> ANNUAL HUNTERS CONVENTION<br />
SCI-DV <strong>2018</strong> SUMMER CAMP OUT<br />
10 TH ANNUAL CALL OF THE WILD<br />
CHAPTER ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING<br />
<strong>2018</strong> AHEIA SUMMER CAMP
PRESIDENT`S<br />
MESSAGE<br />
Hello Members,<br />
I want to thank you all for being a part of our SCI Chapter. I<br />
have just returned from Calgary where our chapter received<br />
the W.I.S.E. Award given out by the Conservation Education<br />
Foundation of Alberta. This was a huge honor for our<br />
chapter in recognition of all the great work we do in the<br />
Province.<br />
As we go about our business doing good things for the<br />
Province, our government and special interest groups are<br />
trying to take away our wild Alberta from us. The Bighorn<br />
area and watersheds are being threatened to be closed<br />
for recreation, hunting and fishing by a group called Y2Y<br />
(Yellowstone to Yukon). This group wants to close the<br />
eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta to all<br />
hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities. Their goal<br />
is to create a large wildlife corridor and close our Alberta<br />
opportunities down! Please read the insert enclosed with<br />
this newsletter. Get informed of Y2Y and what the NDP<br />
government is trying to take away from us all. Write your<br />
MLA, sign the enclosed Alberta ATV Association Petition and<br />
mail it in!<br />
SCI Alberta has written letters to the Minister of Environment<br />
to argue our stance of keeping these Alberta areas open to<br />
all Albertans; and, if there are problems that impact wildlife<br />
in these areas we endeavor to create regulations not<br />
closures so we all can enjoy our outdoors!<br />
Get involved like your way of life depends on it! It truly does.<br />
Good Hunting<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 <strong>Feb</strong>ruary and August.<br />
Closing Date for Next <strong>Newsletter</strong> Submission<br />
July 1, <strong>2018</strong> and January 1, 2019<br />
Send your submissions to us at<br />
board@scidraytonvalley.com<br />
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W.I.S.E. Award<br />
The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter was the<br />
selected recipient of the <strong>2018</strong> Conservation<br />
Education W.I.S.E. Foundation & Alberta<br />
Hunter Education Instructors’ Association<br />
16th Annual W.I.S.E. Award. Chapter<br />
representatives were in attendance at<br />
the <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 10th awards banquet where<br />
chapter president, Coby Mahan accepted<br />
the award on behalf of the chapter.<br />
The Conservation Education W.I.S.E.<br />
Foundation exists to perpetuate the<br />
responsible use of the great outdoors. The<br />
W.I.S.E. acronym stands for Wildlife as our<br />
motive, In trust as our objective, Safekeeping<br />
as our goal, and Education as our Tool to<br />
achieve all this.<br />
The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter is truly<br />
humbled to be selected recipients of this<br />
prestigious award.<br />
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W.I.S.E. Award<br />
DRAYTON<br />
VALLEY<br />
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Northern Timber Wolf... Take 2<br />
(Written by Coby Mahan)<br />
How many of us have dreamed of an actual wolf hunt.<br />
This is the one apex predator I have always dreamed<br />
of encountering on a hunt solely for them in wild<br />
Alberta!<br />
It all came together this winter when myself and my<br />
good friend, Bill Davie went on our second hunt for<br />
wolf with my good friend Del Bredeson. Del has been<br />
a trapper and outfitter in Northern Alberta for over<br />
50 years. His vast knowledge of wolves and<br />
trapping is truly remarkable. We had spent<br />
three days last winter hunting over our<br />
bait with Del only to have a power<br />
line cutting crew cut it short<br />
when they showed up in<br />
the area and quickly<br />
made enough noise to chase any chance of a wolf<br />
sighting away for our hunt!<br />
This time was to be our redemption! Our bait was set<br />
on a lake that was very remote. Wolf sign was all over<br />
the northern bush area, and the blind was warm and<br />
comfortable for our long days of waiting.<br />
DAY 1<br />
Del lead the way into the blind early in the dark. After<br />
about a 20 minute sled ride we followed him to the<br />
blind through the bush. It was a cold morning and had<br />
snowed the night before. On the last approach to the<br />
blind Bill had stepped on a grouse buried in the snow.<br />
As it blew up and flew away it scared the hell out of us<br />
all, something we would laugh about most of the day.<br />
We spent the day in the blind watching the ravens as<br />
they hopped around on the bait. We glassed the bush<br />
line on the other side of the lake at 750 yards dreaming<br />
of a wolf stepping out to the bait. As the daylight ended<br />
so did our hopes of a wolf sighting that day.<br />
DAY 2<br />
It was an early start again and as we headed down the trail<br />
with the sled I was thinking to myself this was really Day<br />
5 of sitting if I counted the days from last year. I figured<br />
we deserved a sighting and some good luck today. As<br />
we walked through the thick bush on the way to the lake<br />
another grouse blew out, just as the first day. I figured<br />
this was good luck! How often could this happen?<br />
As Bill and I settled down in the blind it wasn’t long before<br />
daylight started to show us the bait on the lake. At about<br />
9am we had our first look at something other than a bird<br />
at the bait...a coyote slowly made his way to the bait and<br />
he helped himself for about a half hour before a thick fog<br />
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rolled across the lake.<br />
Just shortly before noon the fog started to lift from the<br />
lake exposing the bait pile once again. Bill and I started<br />
to check out our lunch that Evelyn, Del’s wife, had packed<br />
for us. As we were digging through our sandwiches and<br />
treats I just remember looking out the small window of<br />
the blind and in a very high whisper said, “Bill Wolves”!<br />
Five large timber wolves closed the distance very quickly<br />
on a full out run with their tails flagging. They were<br />
kings, not slowed down by anything, jumping and biting<br />
at the ravens as they got to the bait. Now, the problem<br />
with five wolves at your bait is they don’t stand still long<br />
enough for two guys to get settled in for a good shot on
two together at the same time!<br />
No sooner did we get ready to go they started moving<br />
off the bait and heading down the lake! They were not<br />
sticking around for long. Bill and I had a deal to shoot<br />
on the count of three. As they left Bill said I got the last<br />
one, which my scope was on so I immediately jumped to<br />
the second last and counted quickly; 1...2...Boom! Down<br />
went the big dog I was on and quickly Bill shot; Boom!<br />
Boom! And down went the second wolf. As the rest ran<br />
off the lake we kept an eye on the two large wolves we<br />
downed laying on the lake.<br />
I grabbed the range finder and ranged the wolves. Mine<br />
was a jogging shot at 250 while Bill shot his at 280 running<br />
dead away. We had a celebration in the blind for a few<br />
minutes recounting how fast that all happened. From<br />
the time we first saw the pack until it was all over may<br />
have been a minute and a half.<br />
I felt so good as Bill and I drove out on the lake realizing<br />
what we just accomplished. Two good friends, two great<br />
timber wolves. It was the perfect Take 2!<br />
If you have always dreamed of a Northern Wolf Hunt I<br />
would highly suggest our good friend Del. Take a good<br />
friend like I did, spend some great time learning about<br />
the trap line life and if you are just patient enough with<br />
your friend...you also may Take 2!<br />
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Youth Hunter Education Camp<br />
The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter is thrilled to be providing sponsorship to support five youth in attending the <strong>2018</strong><br />
Youth Hunter Education Camp facilitated by AHEIA from July 22 – 27, <strong>2018</strong>. This is a five-day event of fun-filled<br />
learning activities with experts sharing their knowledge and providing instruction in the Alberta Conservation<br />
and Hunter Education Program, the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and much more! The camps are held at<br />
Alford Lake Conservation Education Centre for Excellence which is located approximately one-half hour drive<br />
West of Caroline in the spectacular foothills of the Rocky Mountains.<br />
If you have a child, or know of a youth, 12 to 17 years of age who may be interested in attending the camp this<br />
is their chance to submit an entry for this opportunity. Here is what you have to do:<br />
• Please have your child/youth submit a short story to us sharing what they enjoy the most about the outdoors<br />
and why they would like to attend this camp. Youth applicants whose parent/grandparent is a member of<br />
SCI-DV will be given first priority.<br />
• Mail this story to us at Box 6534, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R9 for arrival no later than April 1st.<br />
• All applications will be reviewed and five youth chosen to attend the camp with all expenses paid (with the<br />
exception of transportation to and from the camp). Camp value of $414.75.<br />
• Chosen youth will be notified by April 30th.<br />
• Any parents/adults interested in volunteering at the camp; please include this with the youth’s story<br />
submission as well!<br />
• Youth attending the camp will be looked upon to write a story about their experience at camp and submit to<br />
us along with photos to share in an upcoming edition of Hunter’s Edge.<br />
These camps are restricted to those youngsters who have not previously attended the AHEIA Youth Hunter<br />
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Proud Supporters of SCI - Drayton Valley Chapter<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 />
c: 780.898.2489<br />
f: 780.542.1558<br />
servus.ca<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 />
YOUTH HUNTER TRAINING COURSE<br />
SCI Drayton Valley Chapter will be offering a<br />
Youth Hunter Training Course in the Spring of<br />
<strong>2018</strong>. The course dates are as follows:<br />
April 19<br />
April 20<br />
April 21<br />
5:00-8:00pm<br />
8:30am-5:00pm<br />
8:30am-5:00pm<br />
The Hunter Training Course is being offered<br />
free of charge to youth 12 to 17 years<br />
of age. If you have a child, or know of<br />
someone who may be interested in taking<br />
the course, please contact<br />
Everett Ness<br />
Hunter Training Coordinator<br />
780-542-0711<br />
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OUR CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
2016-2017<br />
Your SCI – Drayton Valley Chapter experienced a most successful 2016/2017 year in support of SCI’s mission<br />
toward hunting conservation, education and humanitarian endeavors. At an international level a memorable<br />
occasion was the privilege of being awarded the 2016 SCI Chapter of The Year Award.<br />
We continued with our commitment toward our primary humanitarian project; that being our Fishing Dock for<br />
seniors residing within care centres and individuals with disabilities. Our local Board and Chapter members<br />
have contributed in excess of 500 volunteer hours toward the operation and maintenance of the dock this year.<br />
Over the summer months we have been very fortunate to have a variety of user groups visit the dock, with<br />
some senior groups travelling from two hours away to visit the dock and enjoy the benefits it has to offer. In<br />
total this summer we have had over 150 individuals visit the dock!<br />
In support of SCIFs missions on a global scale, our Chapter was extremely pleased to be involved in the delivery<br />
a Blue Bag this past year. This delivery was organized through our affiliation with Hearts of Lushoto, which is a<br />
local community organization we have partnered with for a number of years. This blue bag delivery resulted<br />
in the provision of essential education materials for the village school and a laptop for their educator.<br />
As part of our commitment to sustain our hunting heritage and providing our youth the opportunity to enjoy<br />
the great outdoors, we facilitated a youth hunter training program in May 2017 within our community of<br />
Drayton Valley free of charge to youth 17 years of age and under, with 6 youth and 3 adult participants.<br />
The Drayton Valley Chapter of Safari Club International is very proud to continue their support of the National<br />
Archery in Schools Program (NASP). Over the past year we maintained our current commitment to the<br />
program by way of supporting needed upgrades to current school participants kits. We also supported the St.<br />
Anthony’s Drayton Valley Mini-Shoot through the provision of trophies and medals for the youth participants.<br />
Of significant mention is our involvement in the coordination of the 2017 NASP Provincial Shoot right here<br />
in Drayton Valley in partnership with the Brazeau Bowbenders and AHEIA. This shoot saw over 1000+ youth<br />
archers participate in the 4 day event held within the WellHouse Supply building. It was an amazing event!<br />
Drayton Valley is extremely proud to be one of the most involved and recognized NASP communities in Alberta.<br />
Since its inception our Chapter has committed in excess of $150,000 toward the NASP program. It is our<br />
greatest hope that this program brings a new level of enjoyment to those students who may not have had the<br />
chance to shoot target archery, and that our local youth’s participation in the program may spark an enjoyment<br />
for the outdoors and all that it has to offer! Our goal is that this opportunity will impact children for years to<br />
come and raise awareness for Safari Club International and its educational efforts. The NASP Program is a great<br />
addition to our educational system and we hope it brings great enjoyment to all involved!<br />
In partnership with other Alberta SCI Chapters we were also very proud to be a part of the Alberta Hunter<br />
Harvest initiative, supplying food banks and Alberta’s less fortunate with 8500 pounds of wild game venison.<br />
Over the past year our conservation efforts have focused on the collaring of cougars within local WMUs to<br />
study their ranges and mortality levels. We also aided in the fight against the closure of grizzly bear hunting in<br />
British Columbia.<br />
To you, our members and supporters we thank you for your many contributions. It is your commitment and<br />
support of the SCI Drayton Valley Chapter that has contributed to the accomplishments that have been achieved.<br />
If you are not yet a member of SCI, please do consider joining SCI tonight to help the only organization that will<br />
protect your freedom to hunt.<br />
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9TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING<br />
BANQUET HIGHLIGHTS<br />
The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter hosted a world class<br />
banquet this past September offering guests a variety<br />
of trips from all over the world, raffles and an extensive<br />
silent auction. We always enjoying hosting this annual<br />
event and appreciate the support we receive from<br />
our chapter members and local community.<br />
Chapter Board of Directors<br />
Jayson Ness, Bill Davie, Rob Kubicek, Kara Westerlund,<br />
Dann Klammer, Coby Mahan, Eric Moland<br />
(missing from photo – Everett Ness, Barb Bowen)<br />
The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter Board of<br />
Directors extend a special thank you to the<br />
volunteers who worked tirelessly toward the<br />
banquets success:<br />
Adrienne Zenko<br />
Brittany Moland<br />
Cabelas Windemere<br />
Dana Kubicek<br />
Elisha Reid<br />
Emma Rob<br />
Jason Ofner<br />
Jason St. Michael<br />
JP Zenko<br />
Larry Holinaty<br />
Len Westerlund<br />
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Lorna Holinaty<br />
Marc Gresslar<br />
Mason Kuhn<br />
Ron Klammer<br />
Samantha Geurtin<br />
Servus Credit Union<br />
Shannon Davie<br />
Shawn Cameron<br />
Shirley Mahan<br />
Sue Moland<br />
Join SCI Today!!!<br />
www.scidraytonvalley.com | www.sci-canada.ca
THANK YOU<br />
ALL ONCE AGAIN!<br />
We look forward to seeing you at our<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Call of The Wild<br />
Banquet on September 15th!<br />
Secure your Banquet Tickets in advance<br />
by calling Coby at 780-542-7864.<br />
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SCI - DRAYTON VALLEY CHAPTER<br />
WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS SINCERE<br />
APPRECIATION AND THANKS<br />
TO OUR BANQUET DONORS:<br />
BRANDON BAILEY<br />
FINE ART<br />
Live Auction<br />
DIAMOND SPONSORS ($5,000 +)<br />
Telford<br />
Live Auction<br />
D&L<br />
Outfitters<br />
Live Auction<br />
Bag, Beer<br />
& Bone Bundle<br />
Live Auction<br />
Live<br />
Auction<br />
A full service hunting outfitter with everything Texas has to offer!<br />
PLATINUM SPONSORS ($2,500 - $4,999)<br />
Live Auction<br />
Live Auction<br />
Live Auction<br />
wes@huntdoublediamond.com<br />
www.huntdoublediamond.com<br />
Cauldron<br />
Floor Raffle<br />
& Mystery<br />
Back Pack<br />
Del Bredeson<br />
Live Auction<br />
Floor<br />
Raffle<br />
GOLD SPONSORS ($1,000 - $2,499)<br />
Arctic Spas<br />
(Thorsby)<br />
Massage Chair<br />
Bundle<br />
Cabela`s Skeet Shoot<br />
Bare Necessities Bundle<br />
Bag, Beer & Bone Bundle<br />
Silent Auction<br />
BC Sportfishing<br />
Group<br />
Live Auction &<br />
Floor Raffle<br />
CJ Metal<br />
Erectors Ltd.<br />
Money Purse<br />
Bundle<br />
Custom Gun<br />
Painting<br />
Feature Drink & 5 Gun Raffle<br />
Live Auction<br />
$50 Gun and Floor Raffle<br />
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THANK YOU<br />
AHEIA<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Anytime Fitness<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Bob's Custom<br />
Knives & Sheathes<br />
Silent Auction<br />
SILVER SPONSORS ($500 - $999)<br />
Flower Farm<br />
Decor<br />
Hayduk Picker Service<br />
5 Guns Raffle<br />
Len-Car<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Shirley Mahan,<br />
Brazeau County<br />
Councillor<br />
5 Guns Raffle<br />
Stitches & Dreams<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Top Notch<br />
5 Gun Raffle<br />
Trails End<br />
Taxidermy<br />
Taxidermy Certificates<br />
Westerlunds<br />
Oilfield Services<br />
5 Guns Raffle<br />
Polard Insulation<br />
Floor Raffle<br />
Apex Monarch<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Blackwater Operations<br />
Cock-A-Doodle-Doo Raffle<br />
DV Rentals<br />
Silent Auction<br />
BRONZE SPONSORS ($0 - $499)<br />
Getzinger's Autobody<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Hunters Path<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Les Ohlhauser<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Mixers<br />
Live Auction<br />
Wine Sponsor<br />
Mr. Mikes<br />
Wine & Dine Bundle<br />
Thriving with Sandi<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Your Choice<br />
Embroidery<br />
Silent Auction<br />
If we have missed listing a donor please accept our apology. We would ask that you<br />
please let us know so that we can ensure to include you in future publications.<br />
Please join us for the SCI Drayton Valley Chapter<br />
ANNUAL GENERAL<br />
MEETING<br />
April 10, <strong>2018</strong> - 7:00pm<br />
at Violet Grove Community Hall
SCI <strong>2018</strong> CONVENTION<br />
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA<br />
SCI Drayton Valley Chapter representatives attendance<br />
at the annual convention is critical to our chapters<br />
success. Presence at the convention has allowed us<br />
the opportunity to create lasting relationships with<br />
numerous outfitters and SCI Representatives from<br />
around the world. Our presence at convention, along<br />
with the recognition we have received over the years<br />
has resulted in our chapter being known and respected<br />
on an international scale.<br />
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Chapter representatives were able to solidify some<br />
wonderful outdoor opportunities which will be<br />
featured at our 10th Annual Call of the Wild fundraiser<br />
on September 15, <strong>2018</strong>.
<strong>2018</strong> SCI - Drayton Valley Chapter<br />
Call of The Wild<br />
10 th Annual Fundraising Banquet<br />
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, <strong>2018</strong><br />
MacKenzie Conference Centre, Drayton Valley, Alberta<br />
Doors Open at 4:30pm * Dinner at 7:00pm * Gun & Floor Raffles Commence at 4:30pm<br />
PRELIMINARY HIGHLIGHTS: With the Call of The Wild fundraising banquet fast approaching<br />
we are pleased to give you a preliminary overview of the incredible local and international<br />
outdoor adventures and merchandise that will be available at the banquet:<br />
Telford<br />
ALASKA’S D&L OUTFITTERS<br />
10 Day Dall Sheep Hunt for 1 Hunter<br />
www.alaska-d-l-outfitters.com<br />
BRANDON<br />
BAILEY<br />
Original Painting<br />
www.bbaileyart.com<br />
DOUBLE DIAMOND OUTFITTERS<br />
Texas Exotic Ranch Hunt<br />
www.huntdoublediamond.com<br />
JOSHUA SPIES<br />
Giclee<br />
www.joshuaspies.com<br />
TELFORD HUNTING<br />
5 Day Red Stag Hunt for<br />
1 Hunter and 1 Non-Hunter<br />
www.flyfishhunt.co.nz<br />
TWIN ANCHORS<br />
House Boat<br />
www.twinanchors.com<br />
DAKOTA OUTFITTERS<br />
Whitetail Deer Hunt For 1 Hunter<br />
www.DakotaOutfittersLLC.com<br />
MITCH STRASIA<br />
Custom Knife<br />
www.strasiaknives.com<br />
Watch for further details about our<br />
September 15 th banquet offerings in our<br />
September issue of Hunters Edge!<br />
WOW SAFARIS<br />
South Africa Safari for 4 Hunters<br />
www.wowafrica.com<br />
To secure your banquet tickets please contact Coby Mahan at 780-542-7864.<br />
$100 each (tables of 8 or 10 available)<br />
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SUMMER<br />
CamP<br />
Out<br />
We welcome all Chapter members and their<br />
families to participate in our 8th Annual<br />
Summer Camp Out!<br />
June 14-15, <strong>2018</strong><br />
At the Brazeau BowBenders Archery Range<br />
There is lots of room for campers<br />
Please contact Coby Mahan at 780-542-7864<br />
to register for this fun event.<br />
There will be opportunities for some great<br />
outdoor fun, a chance to walk the 3D archery<br />
range, and loads of activities and prizes for<br />
everyone…not to mention the chance for some<br />
great conversation!<br />
Hope to see you there!
Roast Pheasant<br />
with white wine & charlotte potatoes<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
• Sea salt and black pepper<br />
• 2 pheasants (young hens are best)<br />
• Olive oil<br />
• 1 pack (100g or 31⁄2oz) pancetta lardons<br />
• 1 red onion, peeled and cut into thin rings<br />
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped into slithers<br />
• 2 juniper berries crushed with a few black peppercorns<br />
• 700g (241⁄2oz) charlotte potatoes, cut diagonally into 3 pieces<br />
• 6 rashers pancetta or streaky bacon<br />
• 2 large glasses rosé wine (or leftover sparkling pink prosecco)<br />
SERVES 4<br />
DIRECTIONS<br />
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.. Salt and pepper the pheasants. In the bottom of a large, cast-iron casserole,<br />
heat a glug of olive oil and brown the pheasants all over. Set aside. Tip in the lardons and fry until nearly<br />
crisp on a high heat. Add the onion, turn the heat down and cook for a few minutes, stirring continuously<br />
until soft. Add the garlic, a small scatter of sea salt, crushed juniper berries and peppercorns and cook for a<br />
further minute. Add the potatoes and stir it all together.<br />
Sit the pheasants on top and cover the breasts with the pancetta rashers or bacon. Heat the wine and pour<br />
it over. Put the lid on and place in the oven for 45 mins to an hour.<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 />
www.wowafrica.com<br />
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FISHING DOCK<br />
We are patiently awaiting spring and the reopening of the Fishing Dock. Preparations are<br />
already being made to ensure that we can welcome as many guests, if not more, than last<br />
year! In order to meet the needs of all of our user groups, we are looking for volunteers<br />
to assist us this summer.<br />
If you are interested in contributing some of your time at the dock, please contact Eric<br />
Moland, Board of Director Dock Coordinator at 780-915-0035 or 780-542-7775 as this<br />
will help to create a volunteer list that can be accessed once the dock opens. As an SCI<br />
member you can see first hand the difference your membership makes upon the lives of<br />
our community members.<br />
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2017<br />
<strong>2018</strong><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 the membership that you maintain. We thank you<br />
for your support. An active membership provides you with this newsletter along with SCI International<br />
publications which both keep you up to date on the world of SCI, and provide input and stories about<br />
local and international efforts that your membership is supporting. Should you not be receiving your<br />
mail from SCI International please contact Barb Bowen at 780-542-1379 or babowen1@yahoo.com.<br />
You should receive your literature within two months of signing up. We are requesting of our members<br />
to provide us with their email addresses so that we can develop an email distribution group to keep our<br />
members informed of meetings and events that all Chapter members are welcome to attend. You can<br />
share this with us by sending us an email at board@scidraytonvalley.com. Thank you for your support<br />
and for being part of a local volunteer effort that is dedicated to creating memorable outdoor memories<br />
for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. If you are aware of a potential new or renewing member,<br />
please encourage them to join by simply filling out 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 />
Troy Monea<br />
Lee Mews<br />
Dallas Liknes<br />
Richard Chambers<br />
Cecile Shewfelt<br />
Trevor Schneider<br />
James Sandham<br />
Bruce Wall<br />
Curtis Boyle<br />
Corrine Boyle<br />
Greg Boucher<br />
Daniel Adair<br />
Randy VanKommer<br />
Cyrus Pischke<br />
Join<br />
RenewToday<br />
Term<br />
SCI Chapter<br />
1 Year (hard copy) $65 $25<br />
1 Year (electronic) $35 $25<br />
3 Year (hard copy) $150 $50<br />
3 Year (electronic) $90 $60<br />
Life $1500 $500<br />
Mr. Mrs. Ms.<br />
Address:<br />
City:<br />
Phone:<br />
Email:<br />
Postal Code:<br />
Cheque: (SCI DRAYTON VALLEY CHAPTER)<br />
Our strength as a chapter is rooted in our membership and<br />
SCI Drayton Valley is honored to welcome you as new members.<br />
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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 />
GREG HARTMAN<br />
ph: 780-514-3380<br />
fax: 780-514-3381<br />
Box 5341<br />
Drayton Valley, AB<br />
T7A 1R5<br />
machine & welding ltd.<br />
5428 - Industrial Rd.<br />
e-mail: bwmw@telus.net<br />
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS<br />
We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to promote your<br />
business and to share items you might want to sell. Costs are based on<br />
two issues per year:<br />
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¼ page $100<br />
½ page $200<br />
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Front Inside or<br />
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