Seeking Graphic Design Specialist         

 

Chatfield, Minnesota-based, non-profit organization seeking creative person to handle in-house graphic design / layout.   Job duties will include, but are not limited to:  graphic design and layout of advertisements, brochures, handouts, signage, etc. , web-based activities of a similar nature and assist in the development of marketing approaches.

 

Must have demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, current publishing software (such as, but not limited to, Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop).  A high level of writing and editing skills are beneficial.  A working knowledge and experience with DreamWeaver, html or equivalent also desired.  Education requirement:  Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design or equivalent.   Ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has good communication skills, as well as the ability to take direction and work independently.

 

½ time position.  Salary/wage is dependent on experience.  Potentially, this could be either an in-house position or a home-based position requiring periodic travel to administrative offices. 

 

Inquire at (507) 867-4144

Kevin Hisey

Kevin@pope-young.org

 

###

 

Mark your calendars now for the 26th Biennium Pope and Young Club Convention and Awards Banquet!

 

Denver, Colorado

April 23-25, 2009

 

Our 2009 celebration of bowhunting is a unique and entertaining, do-not-miss event.  Join our hosts, the Colorado Bowhunters Association, and bowhunters from throughout North America for our biennial get-together.

 

26th Biennium Big Game Exhibit - the best of the best, award winners and new World's Records

Membership Meetings

Luncheons

5th Trust Fund Golf Tourament

2009 Conservation Auction

Georgetown Sheep Viewing Tour

Receptions

Educational seminars and workshops

Recognition Banquet

Entertainment

Conservation Raffle Drawing

26th Biennium Awards Banquet,

and much more!

 

 

REGISTRATION:  Official invitation and registration packets will be mailed to the membership in December.  Convention information and details will also be available on the web site.

 

###

 

 

On August 16, 2007, President George W. Bush signed an Executive Order entitled "Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation."  The Order called for federal agencies to facilitate the expansion and enhancement of hunting opportunities and the management of game species and their habitat.  The order also called for a policy conference to lay the foundation for a ten-year Recreational Hunting and Wildlife Resource Conservation Plan.

 

One hundred years ago, in 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt convened a similar conference of Governor's to address the pressing conservation/hunting issues of the time.  This year's historic occasion is in keeping with that tradition and legacy.  The White House Conference was the culmination of efforts by the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (of which the Pope and Young Club is a partner) and the Sporting Conservation Council.

 

Club 1st VP Glenn Hisey, our Conservation Committee Chairman Mike Schlegel and our Executive Secretary Kevin Hisey (along with Board Member Doug Clayton, who was representing the North American Bowhunting Coalition) attended the two-day conference in Reno, Nevada, to represent bowhunting.

 

In the months preceding the Conference, experts from the federal agencies and non-profit conservation and sportsmen's organizations crafted and developed white papers addressing major issues and challenges facing wildlife and hunting.  The conference focused on an action plan centered around these key challenges:

 

 

"This was a historic event addressing the next century of hunting and wildlife conservation.  It was certainly a 'big deal' that we were there," noted 1st VP Glenn Hisey.  Conservation Chairman, Mike Schlegel added, "this was an unparalleled opportunity to participate in and contribute to shaping a 10-year plan for conservation in North America--in fact, a vision for the entire 21st Century."

 

Key federal attendees included Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary of Agriculture Ed Shafer, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality James Connaughton and Vice President Dick Cheney, who in his closing session remarks unveiled the Bush Administration's plans to open 7 million new acres of private lands to hunter access via the Conservation Reserve Program and to protect an additional 4 million acres of wetlands over the next 5 years.

 

###

 

Saturday, September 27th, marks the 26th annual National Hunting and Fishing Day.  It was established by an act of Congress in 1972 to celebrate hunters and anglers and their contribution to wildlife conservation.

 

This day is meant to serve as a public reminder that hunters and anglers are America's premier conservation supporters.  Through licenses and excise taxes, they now generate $100,000 every 30 minutes for fish, wildlife and habitat programs--benefiting all citizens who appreciate wild things and wild places.

 

The impact of hunting and fishing on our economy is staggering.  America's 34 million hunters and anglers contribute $76 billion to the national economy each year through taxes, fees, equipment purchases, travel and other related expenses.

 

The National Hunting and Fishing Day organization urges you to celebrate the day by:

 

1.  Introducing a newcomer to the outdoors.

2.  Visiting your sporting goods retailer, treat yourself to a new piece of hunting, fishing or shooting gear, then get outside and enjoy it.

3.  Organize, volunteer or attend a National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration in your area.

4.  Remember those whose service to our country prevent them from joining us afield this fall.  Appreciate the freedoms that make hunting, fishing, shooting and conservation possible.

5.  Log on to www.nhfday.org to learn more.

 

 ###

 

Pope and Young Club Conservation Program grants, totaling over $111,000.00, were awarded to the following projects and programs in areas of education, pro-wildlife management, pro-bowhunting, research and partnerships:

 

National Archery in the Schools Program

Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance

The American Wildlife Conservation Partners

United States Sportsmen's Alliance (Bowhunting Rights Coalition)

Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

Ballot Issues Coalition

Arizona Fish and Game Department / Purdue University - deer DNA research project

Wyoming Game and Fish Department - Absaroka elk research project

Judy Kovar's Hunting Heritage Programs

Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program

Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry 

National Shooting Sports Foundation (public schools conservation videos)

Orion the Hunter's Institute

The Archery Hall of Fame

Hunting for Tomorrow Foundation

Alaska Fish and Game Department - wood bison restoration project

Jack Creek Preserve Foundation - youth conservation and bowhunting education

Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Campaign

Hunting and Shooting Sports Heritage Trust - public documentary

North American Bowhunting Coalition

Youth Conservation Education Portal

National Conservation Leadership Institute

Unallocated - defense of bowhunting and defense of bowhunting-only seasons

 

With these grants, the Pope and Young Club has given more than a half million dollars over just the last six years to conservation projects around North America.

 

###

 

 

 

The Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance (of which the Pope and Young Club is a partner) has made available a free video called "Shedding Light on CWD."  This online video can be seen at www.cwd-info.org . 

 

The video presents current and comprehensive status information on Chronic Wasting Disease and shows proper field-processing techniques for deer, elk and moose harvested in CWD-positive areas.  35 minutes in total length, the video has 19 different chapters that can be viewed separately to allow users to access targeted information that pertains to their specific question or concern.

 

###

 

Mark your calendars now for our big biennial national celebration of bowhunting!  With the scenic Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, our 26th Biennium Convention and Awards Banquet will have a special "Colorado" flare.

 

 

It is our pleasure to be partnering with the Colorado Bowhunters Association as our host for this landmark event. 

 

This is definitely a do-not-miss event!  Whether you come to see the big game exhibit, the seminars and workshops, the outfitters or the entertainment, it's the camaraderie among bowhunters from all across North America that makes these conventions unforgettable.

 

26th Biennium Big Game Exhibit - 100+ of the best of the best from the last 2 years, award winners and new World's Records

Membership Meetings

Trust Fund Golf Tournament

Receptions

Luncheons

Seminars/workshops

2009 Conservation Auction

Outfitters Area

Photo and Art Contest

Raffle drawing

...and much more.

 

Formal invitations will be sent to Pope and Young Club members in December.

 

 

After several years of discussion and study, the Pope and Young Club has just approved the establishment of a Tule elk category for the Club's Records Program.  This is the first introduction of a new category since Central Canada barren ground caribou was separated from barren ground caribou in 1993.

 

This category goes into effect on July 1, 2008 and the minimum entry score requirement will be 225 0/8. 

 

A specific geographic boundary has been approved, mirroring the boundary established by the Boone & Crockett Club when they introduced the Tule elk category a few years ago.  In general terms, the Tule elk area represents the central portion of the state of California.

 

Any elk from this accepted area, would have previously been entered into the Club's records program as a Roosevelt's elk (because of similar antler configuration and "crowning" tendencies, as well as proximity of range).  Any such entry will automatically be transferred (in house) to the new Tule elk category.

 

A number of specific considerations were involved in this decision.  The last "hurdle" was recently achieved, though...the state of California has now sufficiently "opened up" access to this hunting opportunity for non-residents.

 

This current recording period (26th Biennium) concludes December 31, 2008.  At the conclusion of the recording period, the largest five Tule elk entries will be requested to be sent in for Panel Judging verification and display at the Club's 26th Biennium Convention in Denver, Colorado in April.  At such time, an official first world's record Tule elk will be recognized.

 

###

 

 

 

Effective July 1, 2008, the recording fee for honoring an animal with a listing in the Records Program will increase from $25 to $35.

 

Like everything else, the cost of doing business (from postage to paper costs) continues to rise.  This overdue increase is the first increase in the recording fee since 1988...twenty years!

 

Entries prior to the effective date will continue to be accepted at the $25 fee rate.

 

Any entry postmarked on or after July 1st will be required to have the $35 one-time recording fee...those without it will be returned for the new fee.  Our corp of volunteer official measurers are being made aware of the increase and we expect a smooth transition.

 

###

 

 

 

 

 

The 2008 Summit meeting of the North American Bowhunting Coalition was held this spring at the Pope and Young Club’s national headquarters and Museum.  34 attendees, representing 29 different bowhunting organizations were on hand to discuss issues relevant to bowhunting and bowhunting organizations.

 

Marilyn Bentz, Executive Director of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation, introduced the NBEF’s significant tree stand safety campaign, Project STAND.  Tree stand accidents are not only personal/family tragedies, but also have the potential to damage the image of hunting in general.  Instructor training courses are being held and the major marketing campaign is underway.

 

Roy Grimes, National Archery in the Schools Program President, provided an exciting update on progress of the NASP program and ways in which state bowhunting organizations can help assist on the state and school district levels.

 

Several presentations were given and discussions were held regarding such topics as:  improving/enhancing organizational fundraising, auctions and effective communications (e-marketing and websites).  A panel of reps (from NY, MD, MN, LA and MO) discussed recent or emerging crossbow threats in various states and what strategies are in play. 

 

In NABC business news, Lou Leavens (Michigan Bow Hunters Association) was elected to serve as the Midwest Regional Director, replacing Mike Brust (Wisconsin Bowhunters Association) whose term had expired.  A few structural changes were made, including the redefining of the facilitator position as “NABC secretary” and the creation of a Vice Chairman (Chairman elect) position.  These organizational leaders discussed the need to seek future leaders and to focus on developing a sense of responsibility and ownership in protecting bowhunting’s future.

 

There was also plenty of time for networking among the attendees and absorbing some of the rich heritage and history showcased in the Club’s Museum of Bowhunting.

 

***

The Pope and Young Club's 2008 Museum raffle, an important biennial fundraising event for the Club's Museum Program, concluded with the drawing on April 18^th, at the Club’s Museum in Minnesota.  The drawing took place during the North American Bowhunting Coalition annual meeting.  More than $47,000.00 was raised to assist the Pope & Young Club / St. Charles Museum of Bowhunting to carry out its mission of improving the awareness and appreciation of our rich bowhunting history and heritage.

 

The winner of the Grand Prize was Galen Wertz from Maryland.

 

The Grand Prize was a fully-guided, 1x1, 8-day bowhunt for elk in Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest with Tim Doud of Bliss Creek Outfitters (www.blisscreekoutfitters.com).  The hunt was generously donated by Tim Doud and Bliss Creek Outfitters.  The grand prize also includes all transportation and license fees, which the Club, itself, is providing. 

 

The winner of the Second Prize was George Ellis of North Carolina.

 

The Second Prize was a fully-guided, 5-day Fall bowhunt for black bear with Wayne Bosowicz of Foggy Mountain Guide Service (www.foggymountain.com) in northern Maine.  The Fall of 2008 bear hunt was generously donated by Wayne Bosowicz.  All transportation and license expenses are included, compliments of the Pope and Young Club.   

 

 

As a longtime member, Mr. Wertz received the books of raffle tickets sent out by the Club at the beginning of the raffle, in November.  He immediately completed and returned his tickets.  The second prize winner, Mr. Ellis, purchased his raffle tickets via the Club’s web site!

 

 

The Pope and Young Club congratulates the two winners and wants to extend our deepest appreciation to everyone who supported this fundraising effort by purchasing and/or selling tickets!  We would also again like to acknowledge and thank our partners, Bliss Creek Outfitters and Foggy Mountain Guide Service, for making this such a successful raffle.

 

 

The 2008 election of Pope and Young Club officers and directors has just concluded.  Ballots were counted and the results of the election are as follows:

 

President:                    M. R. James (Indiana)

 

1st Vice-President       Glenn Hisey (Minnesota)

 

2nd Vice-President      Susan Barrett (Wyoming)

 

Director                      Andy Carpenter (Texas)

 

Director                      John D. "Jack" Frost (Alaska)

 

 

Congratulations to those individuals who were elected as officers and directors.  In addition, a sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who had stepped forward to serve on the Board.

 

#

 

Just approved by the voting membership and having been passed by the Board of Directors, sweeping enhancements to the Club's membership structure will go into effect January 1st, 2008.

 

Since its founding, some 46 years ago, the Club has had a very unique membership structure, designed to reward longevity and commitment as both a bowhunter and as a Club supporter.  Everyone initially joins the Club as an Associate Member and then, through time, may advance to Regular Member and later to Senior Member.  Throughout the Club's four and half decades of work on behalf of bowhunting, Regular Membership has been "capped"--initially at 25 individuals and incrementally stepping up to the present 200 individuals.  This cap created a waiting period for Associate Members to advance to Regular Member, thereby, "earning" advancement, more or less.

 

In recent times the Board of Directors and the Membership Committee addressed a number of membership structure issues including significant fluctuations in the waiting time.  Minor changes that had been implemented to create consistent "flow" of new members through the Regular Membership created unwelcome side effects within the Senior Membership level.  Furthermore, the Board stressed its desire to focus on attaining quality members (active, dedicated and concerned bowhunters), versus any focus on membership quantity.

 

 

1.  The long-awaited book, A Traditional Journey, is now available.  It was unveiled at the Club's convention in April of 2007.

 

This is not just a record book, though it does contain a listing of record animals taken with traditional bows.  Instead, it's an epic cross-section of the SPIRIT---the soul---of hunting with the bow and arrow.  Whether you shoot a recurve, longbow or compound, this book will speak to you!

 

The Pope and Young Club's 2007 Conservation raffle, an important biennial fundraising event for the Club's conservation program, concluded with the drawing at the 25th Biennium Awards Banquet, Saturday, April 28th, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

 

The winner of the Grand Prize was Don Keady of New Jersey.

 

The Grand Prize was a 10-day, fully-guided, combination hunt for Alaska/Yukon moose and mountain caribou in the Pelly Mountains of the Yukon Territory with Yukon Stone Outfitters.  The hunt was provided by Darwin Watson of Yukon Stone Outfitters, in association with Bowhunting Safari Consultants.

 

The winner of the Second Prize was Doug Guise of Pennsylvania.

 

The Second Prize was a 6-day, fully-guided spring bowhunt for black bear in Northern Alberta with Ryk Visscher's Bowhunting Adventures.  The hunt was generously donated by Ryk Visscher.

 

The Pope and Young Club congratulates the two winners and wants to extend our deepest appreciation to everyone who supported this fundraising effort by purchasing and/or selling tickets!  We would also again like to acknowledge and thank our partners, Yukon Stone Outfitters, Bowhunting Safari Consultants and Ryk Visscher's Bowhunting Adventures, for making this such a successful raffle.

 

 

 

The Club's 25th Biennium National Convention and Awards Banquet is April 26-28, 2007, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  Don't miss the Club's first convention on the East Coast!  It's going to be a grand time!

 

Tickets are still available and it's not too late to get to the Club's biennial celebration of bowhunting.  Convention invitations were mailed to the membership in January, but if you're in need of a replacement, contact the Club at 507-867-4144, admin@pope-young.org . 

 

1.  BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOMS

The convention takes place at the Lancaster Host and Convention Center.  At this stage, the hotel is close to being booked, however ample "overflow" is available at several hotels next door.  The Lancaster Host (if rooms are no longer available there) will automaticly provide you transfer to a neighboring hotel.

 

1-800-233-0121

 

2.  ORDER YOUR BANQUET TICKETS AND CONVENTION REGISTRATION

This can be done through the mail, with a check, by using the registration form, or by calling the Club's headquarters with a credit card (507-867-4144).

 

 

 

3.  BOOK YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Driving - The Lancaster Host and Convention Center, with free parking, is very accessible.  It is located just east of Lancaster on Lincoln Highway (U.S. Hwy 30).

 

2300 Lincoln Hwy E.

Lancaster, PA 17602

 

Flying - The recommended airport is the Harrisburg International Airport.   It is located about 45 minutes from the Host Hotel.  Complimentary Shuttle service is generally provided by Cabela's, Inc.  Shuttle departures from the airport run Wednesday (3pm to 9pm), Thursday (9am to 9pm) and Friday (9am to 6pm).  Return shuttles run all day on Sunday.

 

 

 

 

Pope and Young Club

25^th Biennium Convention

and Awards Program

 

Lancaster Host and Convention Center

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

April 26^th – April 28^th, 2007

 

AGENDA

 

Thursday, April 26^th

9:00 am                                                Golf Tournament (meet in Hotel Lobby)

10:00 am – 7:00 pm                             Registration (Ballroom Foyer)

10:00 am – 10:00 pm                           North American Big Game Exhibit (Expo Center)

10:00 am – 10:00 pm                           Outfitter Area (Expo Center)

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm                               Seminar:  “Black Bear Biology and Management” by Dr. Gary Alt (Ballroom)

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm                               Seminar:  “Be Bear Aware” by Chuck Bartlebaugh (Ballroom)

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm                               Seminar:  “Turkey Calling” by Gary Sefton (Ballroom)

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm                               Opening Ceremonies (Ballroom)

7:30 pm – 11:00 pm                             Reception (Expo Center)

 

Friday, April 27^th

7:00 am – 5:00 pm                               Registration (Ballroom Foyer)

8:00 am – 6:00 pm                               North American Big Game Exhibit (Expo Center)

8:00 am – 6:00 pm                               Outfitter Area (Expo Center)

8:30 am – 11:30 am                              Joint Membership Meeting (Ballroom)

Noon – 1:30 pm                                   Friday Luncheon (Lancaster Showroom)

Presentation:  Len Cardinale—Early Days of P&Y in the Eastern U.S.

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm                               Seminar:  “Suburban Whitetail Deer Management” by Jody Maddock (Ballroom)

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm                               Amish Tour (departs from Hotel Lobby)

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm                               Seminar:  “Hunting Ethics and Conservation Heritage” by Jim Posewitz (Ballroom)

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm                               Reception (Lampeter Exhibit Hall)

7:00 pm – 12:00 am                             Friday Banquet (Lancaster Showroom)

                                                                        Entertainment:  Gary Sefton

                                                                        Conservation Award Presentations

                                                                        Panel Judges’ Recognition

                                                                        Photo & Art Contest Awards

                                                                        Silent Auction

                                                                        Social

 

 

Saturday, April 28^th

8:00 am – 5:00 pm                               Registration (Ballroom Foyer)

8:00 am – Noon                                   North American Big Game Exhibit (Expo Center)

8:00 am – Noon                                   Outfitter Area (Expo Center)

8:00 am – Noon                                   Strasburg Railroad Tour (departs from Hotel Lobby)

8:00 am – 11:00 am                              Associate Membership Meeting (Ballroom)

8:00 am – 11:00 am                              Regular/Senior Membership Meeting (Wheatland)

11:00 am – Noon                                 Joint Membership Meeting Concludes (Ballroom)

Noon – 1:30 pm                                   Saturday Luncheon (Lancaster Showroom)

                                                            Presentation:  Frank Addington, Jr. “The Aspirin Buster”

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm                               2007 Pope & Young Club Auction (Lancaster Showroom)

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm                               Seminar:  “Elk Hunting in Arizona” by Corky Richardson (Ballroom)

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm                               Reception (Ballroom)

7:00 pm – 1:00 am                               25^th Biennial Awards Banquet Dinner (Expo Center)

                                                            Keynote Speaker:  Monty Browning

                                                            2007 Conservation Raffle Drawing

                                                            25^th Biennium Awards Presentation

                                                            Social

 

 

 

 Come join us as bowhunters from throughout North America gather for a great weekend of fun and fellowship!

 

Any questions can be directed to the Club's headquarters at (507) 867-4144, admin@pope-young.org.

 

***

  

 

 

2007 POPE & YOUNG CLUB CONSERVATION AUCTION

April 28, 2007

2:00pm

Lancaster Host & Convention Center

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

 

One of the highlights of the Club's biennial national conventions is the Auction.  The Auction takes place Saturday afternoon, during the Club's 2007 Convention in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  This exciting event raises important monies for the Club's Conservation Program, and our efforts in pro-hunting activities, education, bowhunting preservation, research and wildlife management.  The Auction will include a number of generously donated hunts along with many unique, one-of-a-kind or historically-significant items.

 

The following hunts have been secured for the 2007 Auction: 

 

 

5-DAY TEXAS WHITETAIL DEER HUNT (2007 or 2008) donated by Bob Keith of the Barnes/Keith Ranch in San Saba, Texas, (325) 628-3247, www.barnes-keith.com   Hunt Texas whitetails with Tom Nelson on this five-day bowhunt.  The hunt, on a bowhunting-only ranch, includes a buck tag, a doe tag, a feral hog and a turkey.  Dates to be arranged with Tom Nelson.  Lodging, meals and transportation during the hunt are provided.  License/tag not included.  Value approx. $3,000. 

 

 

TWO 7-DAY MONTANA ELK HUNTS (2008 or 2009) donated by Jack Creek Preserve / Jon Fossel (406) 682-7930, fossel711@aol.com   A seven-day elk hunt for a youth under 21, a woman, or a man over 65.  5,000 acre ranch with exclusive access, bordering the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area in southwestern Montana.  Jack Creek Preserve Foundation special access, archery only, good fishing, cabins.  Extra non-hunters welcome.  License/tag not included (hunt is available until tag is drawn—50% first year, 100% second year).  Semi-guided.  Food, cooking and transportation are hunter’s responsibility.

 

 

6-DAY CANADA MOOSE HUNT IN ALBERTA (2007) donated by Eric Rauhanen of Silver Fox Outfitters in Edson, Alberta, (780) 723-3475, hunting@telusplanet.net, www.silverfoxoutfitters.com     2 on 1 guided moose hunt for six days in Northern Alberta.  Tent camp, meals and transportation from Edmonton Airport included.  License not included (over-the-counter).  Dates according to availability.  Value approx. $4,000.

 

 

6-DAY WHITETAIL DEER HUNT IN SASKATCHEWAN (2007) donated by Kent and Lori Wolowski of Rock Ridge Outfitting Ltd. in Carrot River, Saskatchewan, (306) 768-2617, rockridgeoutfitters@hotmail.com   Six-day Saskatchewan archery whitetail hunt.  Lodging and meals included.  Tags separate (over-the-counter).  Transportation not included.  Dates according to availability.  Value approx. $4,000.

 

 

6-DAY COMBINATION ELK / DEER / ANTELOPE HUNT IN MONTANA (2008) donated by Mike Parsons of Crow Creek Outfitters, (406) 326-2349, www.crowcreekoutfitters.com   Fully guided September 2008 hunt for elk, deer and antelope.  Exact dates to be determined.  Includes cabins, cooking and transportation from Bozeman.  Elk and deer tags are outfitter-guaranteed.  Antelope is unlimited draw (June 1^st deadline).  License/tags not included.  Value approx. $6,500.

 

 

6-DAY WOODLAND CARIBOU / MOOSE COMBO HUNT IN NEWFOUNDLAND (2007) donated by Roy Goodwin of Tag-A-Long Consultants, (508) 473-6790 (office), (508) 523-1357 (cell), www.tag-a-longconsultants.com  A terrific woodland caribou hunting opportunity at Dolland Pond, a bowhunting-only camp in southern Newfoundland.  1 on 1 hunt includes full-service lodging, cooking, float plane transportation and tag.  Guides are experienced bowhunters and there’s only 4 hunters per camp.  Can upgrade with a bear.  Pick up and drop at Gander included.  Hunt takes place in 2007, to be arranged.

 

 

5-DAY CALIFORNIA COLUMBIAN BLACKTAIL DEER HUNT donated by Jim and Tina Marie Schaafsma of Arrow Five Outfitters, (707) 923-9633, www.arrowfiveoutfitters.com   Fully-outfitted, Northern California Columbian blacktail deer hunt takes place August 3-7, 2007.  Wall tent lodging, meals and transportation (from the Eureka/Arcadia airport) included.  Value approx. $4,000.

 

 

6-DAY COMBINATION ELK / DEER HUNT IN MONTANA (2007 or 2008) donated by Mike Robinson of Thunder Bow Outfitters in Swan Valley, Montana, (406) 754-2701 www.thunderbow.com   2 on 1 guided combination hunt for elk and whitetail or mule deer. Must purchase your own license/tag (tag guaranteed through outfitter).  Lodging, meals and transportation during the hunt provided (arrival at your own expense).  Value approx. $3,350.

 

 

10-DAY AMERICAN ELK ARCHERY HUNT IN ALBERTA donated by Tanner Walgenbach of Center Fire Oufitters in Stettler, Alberta.  September 6-16, 2007.  1 on 1 guided hunt.  Wall tent lodging, cooking and transportation from Calgary included.

 

 

5-DAY SPOT AND STALK BLACK BEAR HUNT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (2007 or 2008) donated by Allan Tew of Chilanko Forks Outfitters, (250) 296-0118, www.chilankoforksoutfitters.com   A fully-guided, five-day, spot and stalk black bear hunt near 150 Mile House, British Columbia.  Arrive on a Sunday, for five exciting days of hunting, and depart on a Saturday.  Cabins, meals and transportation from Williams Lake airport provided.  A second bear can be hunted for an additional $1,000.  License/tag ($300) not included.  Exact dates to be arranged (May 1^st to June 30^th, in either 2007 or 2008).  Value approx. $2,500.

 

 

OSCEOLA TURKEY HUNT (2008) donated by Hoppy Kemper of Osceola Outfitters (407) 957-3593 www.osceolaoutfitters.com   3 day, 1x1 guided turkey hunt for one mature tom.  Hunter responsible for license and permits.  Lodging, meals and transportation after arrival at ranch is provided.  Dates according to availability.  Near 100% success on the world’s most elusive turkey.  This is a great opportunity for those seeking a chance at another species of wild turkey.  Value approx. $2,000.

 

 

5-DAY IOWA WHITETAIL RUT HUNT (2007 or 2008) donated by Jim Wilshire of Iowa Hills Outfitters, (712) 527-5514.  Hunt Monday to Friday in this archery-only area located 45 minutes north of Council Bluffs in western Iowa.  1x1 fully-guided hunt with bunkhouse lodging, meals and transportation from (and to) Omaha provided.  Hunt available dates in 2007 or 2008.  Licensen/tag not included.  It is a draw (deadline in May), but the hunt can be taken when draw is successful.  One full hunt donated (could be two half-price hunts or three 1/3-off hunts, if friends want to team up).  Value approx. $3,000.

 

 

5-DAY WOMAN’S WHITETAIL DEER HUNT IN KANSAS (2007) donated by Greg Hill of Kiowa Creek Outfitters (620) 845-2219, kiowacreekwhitetails@yahoo.com.  1x1 guided whitetail hunt in southcentral Kansas.  Tags/license not included.  It is a draw (May 31 deadline), though landowner tags are possible if draw fails.  Exact dates according to availability.  Lodging, meals and transportation after arrival at ranch included.  Value approx. $3,500.

 

 

5-DAY QUEBEC/LABRADOR CARIBOU HUNT (2007 or 2008) donated by Bernie Dominic of Safari Nordik, (800) 361-3748, www.safarinordik.com   Hunt the Leaf River and George River caribou herds in Northern Quebec.  Two caribou tags are available ($260 each) for this semi-guided hunt.  Wooden cabins, hot running water, generators and excellent food are included.  Transportation from Montreal included.  Hunt available dates in 2007 or 2008.  Value approx. $5,450.

 

  

5 ½ DAY WHITETAIL DEER HUNT IN ILLINOIS (2007 or 2008) donated by Greg Guerrieri and Dan Perich of Midwest Trophy Outfitters, (570) 676-5710.  Early November whitetail deer hunt in Fulton County, Illinois (may select dates 2-7 or 9-14 in either 2007 or 2008).  This 3x1 guided, Illinois whitetail hunt includes lodging, meals and transportation after arrival at camp.  License/tag not included—guaranteed draw (June deadline).  Value approx. $2,750.

 

 

5-DAY COLORADO ELK HUNT (2007 or 2008) donated by Walt Isenhour of Lone Star Outfitters, (512) 273-2129.  Five-day, 2x1 guided elk hunt north of Vermejo Park near Trinidad, Colorado.  Tent camp, camping gear, meals and transportation from Trinidad are provided.  License and tag not included (over-the-counter, $498).  Hunt can be taken in either 2007 or 2008—dates according to availability.  Value approx. $5,500.

 

 

6-DAY WHITETAIL DEER HUNT IN ILLINOIS (2007) donated by Jeff Bower of Triple T Whitetails in Barry, Illinois, (217) 653-7600, www.tripletwhitetails.com   A 1x1 fully guided, whitetail deer hunt in Adams County, Illinois.  The hunt taking place October 22-27, 2007.  License is not included, but is a guaranteed draw   Lodging and meals provided.  Transportation after arrival is provided.  Value approx. $2,000.

 

 

10-DAY SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI (2008) donated by Anton Derksen of the Kurumakatiti Reserve, in conjunction with Chuck Leidheiser of World Class Safaris, (888) 395-0714, www.worldclass-safaris.com   African plains game bowhunt on the Kurumakatiti Reserve for one bowhunter and one non-hunting observer.  Trophy fees for an impala ram, an impala ewe, a kudu cow and a zebra are included (all other trophies charged at prevailing prices).  Lodging, cooking and transportation from Johannesburg included.  Hunt available dates in 2008.  Value approx. $9,000.

 

 

 

 

UNITED BOWHUNTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA HUNT DONATIONS

 

5 Day Iowa Trophy Whitetail Hunt with Medicine Creek Outfitters, 515-979-5498, or 641-873-4385, medicinecreekoutfitters@hotmail.com.  This trophy hunt takes place during the first two weeks of November.  Iowa is a draw so the hunt will take place the year the hunter draws a deer tag.  Deer taken on this hunt have averaged 150 inches.  Two Boone and Crockett class bucks were taken in 2006.  Shot opportunities have been near 100%.  The hunt is all inclusive and includes meals and accommodations in a 5000 sq. ft. lodge, airport pick up and return and field care of your trophy.  License fees ($420) are not included.  Medicine Creek Outfitters is a family operation interested in keeping the trophy quality high by keeping the number of hunters low.  Value approx. $2750.

 

6 Day Black Bear Hunt in Alberta with Northern Wilderness Outfitters, 1-888-NOW-HUNT, www.huntingalberta.com.  NWO is known for their giant Alberta Whitetails but they have huge black bear as well.  NWO has been featured on a number of television shows including “Scent-Loks Getting Close.”  Two dozen P&Y class bears were taken in 2006 with 5 Boone and Crockett caliber bears killed as well.  This is a 2 bear limit hunt with 30% of the bears having a color phase.  Shot opportunities have been 200% with 180% success rate.  The hunt includes wall tent lodging with heaters and hot showers, all meals, transportation from the Edmonton airport to camp and return to the airport after the hunt.  Wolf tags are also included.  There is no trophy fee for the second bear.  The hunt can be taken in May of either 2007 or 2008 with dates according to availability.  Value approx. $3950.

 

4 Day Texas Fair Chase Whitetail Hunt with Briley Outfitters, www.brileyoutfitting.com, Day: 325-651-6072, night: 325-374-6867.  You will bowhunt the same ranches where Realtree films each year for their “Monster Bucks” videos.  Promos, Penn Woods, Archer’s Choice and the Mooreheads have also filmed on Briley’s 8 ranches (60,000 acres).  Briley Outfitting also offers hunts for exotics and turkeys.  This donation is a four day management deer hunt for a big 8 point buck.  Mutually agreeable dates of the hunt are between October 1 and 25, 2007.  Shot opportunities on this hunt have been 100% for bucks scoring between 124 and 140.  All meals, lodging and airport transportation are included as is the $1500 kill/wounding fee.  Tags, license and gratuities are not included.  The hunt can be upgraded to a trophy hunt for an additional $1000.  Value approx. $3,000.

 

8 Day Pink Mountain (British Columbia) Free Range Bison Hunt with Sikanni River Outfitters, www.sikanniriver.com, 403-987-4178, sro@sikanniriver.com  Free range bison hunting opportunities for bowhunters are rare.  Hunt the only free range herd in British Columbia.  You will fly to Ft. St. John and hunt from a comfortable log lodge while enjoying home cooked meals.  Bison are plentiful and tags have been recently increased from 6 to 12.  Hunt available dates in November/December of 2008 or 2009.  The hunt includes meals, accommodations at Sikanni River Ranch, and trophy field care.  License and tag fees and non-resident hunter preservation fees are not included.  Value approx. $8,500.

 

 

10 Day Archery Trophy Moose Hunt in British Columbia donated by MVP Guides and Outfitters,