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Director E-mail Phone Joe Pedersen, President [email protected] 616-262-1468 Bryan Judge, Vice President [email protected] 616-745-1187 Mike Kwast, Secretary [email protected] 616-822-4127 Ron Grenadier, Treasurer [email protected] 574-612-8878 Craig Bade [email protected] 616-405-3800 Stony Bing [email protected] 616-293-4659 Todd Cook [email protected] 616-318-0515 Don Dixon [email protected] 616-450-4644 Bob Mills III [email protected] 616-340-5735 Ron Northman [email protected] 616-402-9004 Dan Olson [email protected] 517-927-4474 Jay Platz [email protected] 616-485-3129 Dale Ringerwole [email protected] 616-915-9852 Bob Schantz [email protected] 616-550-6968 Larry Smith [email protected] 616-279-2926 Dennis Sprick [email protected] 616-443-4403 Non-Michigan Board Members: Chapter Liaison: Michelle Ghareeb [email protected] 616-446-4743 Director at Large for SCI: Lee Murray [email protected] 616-293-0070

Awards & Recognition: Guides & Outfitters: Nominating: Chair – Dan Olson Chair – Joe Pedersen Chair – Jay Platz Bylaws: Guns & Equipment: Publications: Chair – Dan Olson Chairs – Larry Smith & Jay Platz Chair – Craig Bade Conservation/MUCC: Chair – Stony Bing Humanitarian Services: SCI Chapter Award: Convention: Chair – Denny Sprick Chair – Bryan Judge Chairs – Ron Grenadier & Major Donors: SCI-PAC: Ron Northman Chair – Craig Bade Chair – Dan Olson Convention Celebrity: Membership: Sensory Safari: Chairs – Dan Olson & Chair – Joe Pedersen Chair – Stony Bing Joe Pedersen Convention Floor & Service Team: Michigan Involvement Committee: Website & Marketing: Chair – Don Dixon Chair – Stony Bing Chair – Mike Kwast Education & AWLS: Monthly Meetings: Youth: Chair – Larry Smith Chair – Don Dixon Chair – Bryan Judge

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one day. None of that would be possible, however, with- My Last out the understanding and patience of my wife, Julie, as we raise two small children. Attending Chapter meet- ings and events, attending National board meetings, working on various committees, and responding to countless emails and calls on a weekly basis is time- consuming. I appreciate being given the opportunity to serve, and we have both enjoyed the numerous friend- ships that we have formed, both at the local and national levels. Dan Olson While this is the end of my term as President, I President intend to continue serving as a Board member and am As I write my last column as Chapter President, I happy to help your new President, Joe Pedersen, in any reflect on the last four years. It has been an honor to lead way that I can. Thank you again. Happy hunting. this Chapter and to see its membership increase and its involvement and its impact at the local, national and international levels grow. This is all possible because Continuing Forward the Chapter has been blessed with hard-working and dedicated board members who commit their time and by Joe Pedersen talents to SCI to preserve hunting and the outdoors. If you do not regularly attend the monthly meet- ings, you are missing out on forming new friendships and enjoying the special speakers. Regular monthly attendance is now in excess of 100 members. Our Youth Committee is active with an annual pheasant hunt, youth memberships, sending girls to Jada Johnson’s summer camp, and a free youth gun raffle at every monthly meeting. We also sponsor a local youth skeet shooting team. The Tracker has won best SCI chapter publication four years in a row. The Sensory Safari trail- er is traveling around West Michigan allowing children and adults to get up close and personal with wildlife they may only read about in books or see at the zoo. Our Membership Committee has been busy hosting events for the whole family to enjoy, including Berlin Raceway and the Whitecaps. Our Humanitarian programs have Summertime is on full display in our beautiful expanded as a result of your generosity so that, in addi- state of Michigan -- a time for fishing, camping, hiking, tion to our annual Purple Heart and disabled youth and cookouts with family and friends. Some of you may hunts, we now provide fishing trips to 40 disabled local be traveling to Africa on safari or using your free time youth, and sponsor a youth to attend Camp Iron Sights to prepare for the upcoming fall and the hunting season. in Alaska to give a him a second chance while gaining Whatever your summer brings, I pray for safe travels self-confidence and learning about the outdoors. Our and good times for everyone. Education Committee sends at least five local teachers I am excited to have been elected the 26th annually to SCI’s camp in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to President of the Safari Club International’s Michigan learn about the importance of hunting and conservation. Chapter. We have a dynamic organization that I am real- At a monthly meeting earlier this year, one of our teach- ly proud of. Thank you to Dan Olson for four years of ers who attended last summer told us how this opportu- outstanding leadership. We have a lot of exciting plans nity caused her to re-evaluate (and change) her views on for the next couple of years and I look forward to work- hunting and gun control. Finally, our Fundraising ing with each of you creating the next chapter for SCI Committee has increased the profitability of the Michigan. Fundraiser every year so that we have funds available to The team at SCI Michigan had a busy May before support all of the above. Again, none of these events and the summer break. From May 8 thru 11, representatives sponsorships would be possible without your Board from our chapter attended lobby day and the SCI Board members, and our Chapter’s success is due to their hard of Directors meetings in Washington D.C.; and from work. May 29 thru June 1, SCI advanced chapter leadership The last four years have flown by. Little did I training at the American Wilderness Leadership School know that when I attended my first Chapter event in (AWLS) in Wyoming. The Washington team included 2010, that I would have the privilege of being President chapter members Stony and Alma Bing, Don and Mary 2 Tracker SUMMER 2019.qxp_Safari Tracker Magazine 6/24/19 9:23 AM Page 5

Harter, Lee Murray, and me. All of us spent a full day on ‘The Hill’ talking with elected officials about issues Editors Note: important to the hunting community. SCI’s staff of lawyers and advocates prepared talking points, outlines, Request for Contributors and training on the issues for all of the team. Some of the topics discussed included: The Tracker Magazine is FOR the mem- • Senate bill S.831 for the delisting of gray wolves in bers of SCI - Michigan and BY the members. the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming, and House I certainly relish the regular articles we bill H.R. 1445 directed at grizzly bear delisting in the read from the likes of Terry Blauwkamp and greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Ron Johnson. I’m sure our magazine would be • One of the more interesting issues is SCI’s opposition less if it wasn’t for their contributions. to bills put forth by the anti-hunting community, dis- Nevertheless it is OUR magazine and it guised as conservation initiatives. One example is could be even better yet with a contribution H.R. 2245 “Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the from you, and our other members. Importation of Large Animal Trophies Act.” The bill If you have an idea, past article, photos, introduced by Representative Raul Grijalve D-AZ comments/reflections or a journal addition that would ban all imports of large animal trophies from you would like to share, either send it to me at other countries into the United States, effectively end- ing all over-seas hunting by Americans. 371 Waukazoo Drive, Holland, MI 49424 • On an issue directly related to the missions of your or E-mail it to me at chapter, H.R. 877 Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson [email protected] Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act. This legislation or simply call me at would allow tax dollars currently collected from 616-405-3800 hunters and shooters to be used for the recruitment, training and retention of new and existing hunters. Photos can be e-mailed or sent USPS Recruiting young and female hunters is a top priority and I will be sure to return them. of the Michigan Chapter. Thanks, Craig Bade • A partial list of the congressional offices your team visited included the staff of Senator Debbie Stabenow, Michigan; Representatives Bill Huizenga, Michigan; ADVERTISING FEE SCHEDULE John Moolenaar, Michigan; Tom Rice, South THE TRACKER MAGAZINE Carolina; and Liz Cheney, Wyoming. 5 3 Together as a team the members of SCI Michigan 1/8 Page: (3 /8" x 2 /16") can make a huge impact on the future of hunting both $ 45.00 per advertisement here in Michigan and around the world, all while having $125.00 per year - same ad full year a great time doing it. I hope to see all of you at the 1/4 Page: (3 5/8" x 4 3/4") Pinnacle Center for the September 12 monthly dinner $ 90.00 per advertisement meeting, where we will be giving away two youth elk $275.00 per year - same ad full year hunts in Utah for hunters age 12 to 18. These hunts 1/2 Page: (7 11/16" x 4 3/4" horizontal or were generously donated by Dave Leishman of 3 5/8" x 9 7/8" vertical) Porcupine Adventures. Enjoy the rest of your summer! $180.00 per advertisement $550.00 per year - same ad full year Full Page, Inside Front or Back Cover: Attention SCI (7 11/16" x 10 3/16") $ 360.00 per advertisement Michigan Members $1000.00 per year - same ad full year To submit material to The Tracker: Important information for our members such Write: Craig Bade, 371 Waukazoo Drive, Holland, MI 49424 as chapter events, meetings and membership re - E-Mail: [email protected] newals will be emailed to every member that we Phone: 616-405-3800 have an email address for. If you didn't get an The Tracker magazine is published by email reminder of our last meeting we do not have The Michigan Chapter of Safari Club International. your email address. Please send your email to The Tracker magazine can be viewed on our official [email protected] so we can get all of our Michigan Chapter website by friends and nonmembers. emails on the list. website: www.scimichigan.org

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Michigan Chapter BUY, SELL, TRADE, WANTED, COLUMN Membership 1. It’s FREE! 2. It is limited to our Michigan SCI members (I’ll check the mailing addresses) Meetings 3. Each ad should be limited to 16 words including your phone or email All dinner meetings will be held at 4. You need to limit your items to 3 or fewer per issue The Pinnacle in Hudsonville. 5. Each ad needs to be renewed for every issue 6. The chapter takes no responsibility for items sold Doors open at 6:30, dinner at 7 p.m. 7. Each ad will require your name, email, and/or – 2019 Schedule – phone number 8. Send each listing to Craig Bade MD at SEPTEMBER 12 [email protected] 9. Use the same email or phone me at 616-405-3800 OCTOBER 10 if you have questions (Camo Night) NOvEMBER 6 BUY, SELL, Yes this is a Wednesday…changed with Pinnacle…only night available. TRADE, (Red Plaid Night) WANTED DECEMBER 12 (Christmas Dinner Meeting) For Sale – 2020 Schedule – 60# Bronze Elk – Text me at 269 365 1547, Wayne Weisner. JANUARY 9 e-mail: [email protected] (Big Buck Night & SCI Logo Night) Our entries are for members and African / Big Game Rifles: immediate family only. Rigby double rifle – .500 NE NIB with build sheets (2005), ammo. FEBRUARY 14 & 15 Weatherby Mark V – DGR in .460 Wby Mag NIB (Fundraiser) with ammo - original box. Weatherby Mark V – DGR in .378 Wby Mag with MARCH 12 Leupold 1.75 x 6, brass & custom ammo, original (Youth Night) box. See Gary Miller or call: 616-891-0055 - Leave a APRIL 9 message. (Buy Sell & Trade Night) MAY 14 If you are depressed (Election Night) you are living in the past. For more details check our website: If you are anxious www.scimichigan.org you are living in the future. Please remember to bring along a lot of pictures of your most recent hunting expedition. If you are at peace you are living in the present.

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This year began a bit early on April 8. Thank fair, Newago Medical Care Facility, and the Boy Scout goodness the weather cooperated, and another great Troop in Wyoming. time was had in Mt Pleasant with the 4-H at the Our grand total for the year was 3,300 guests. Isabella Sportsmen’s Club. The sheriff spoke to 95 We have been helping Northview School with attendees about gun safety. Following him there were their two new exterior classrooms. These will be for DNR officers speaking about hunting regulations. conservation education. Any donations will be appre- Our next trip was the farthest that we traveled, to ciated. They would like small North American animal Sterling Heights with the Browning Elementary and mounts and/or furs. Also, The Camp for the Blind in Special Education Schools. We had 363 in attendance. Greenville is looking for small animal mounts and/or Once again, we went to Little Lambs Preschool in furs for their mini museum. Please call Stony or me if Alaska and the Sportsmen’s Caucus in Lansing. you are able to donate. 616-866-4374 We attended the “No child left behind” 4-H We would like to thank the Leonard family for Camp in Bloomingdale. This camp focuses on teach- their generous donation of two full mounted javelina, ing young people skills for life in a safe place and a a shoulder mounted red stag and hartebeest. One of the loving environment. They offered outdoor adventure javelinas will go to the Camp for the Blind in activities, sports and rock climbing. Greenville. As we have done for many years we attended the Steve Peasley has donated a whitetail shoulder Western Days in Caledonia. Again, there was a great mount, three pedestal mounts of a gemsbok, an addax crowd of 1,354 visitors. Another large group was at the and a simitar oryx. In addition he has donated two full Montcalm 4-H fair with 608 attending mounts of a black buck and a muntjac. We are deciding Our last few travels led us to Camp Liberty near where the best place to take full advantage of these Jackson. This is a relatively new camp for veterans and gems is. their families to help cope with post-traumatic stress Gary Gust has donated a Cape buffalo shoulder syndrome through partnership and faith. They provide mount for the trailer. recreational activities, hunting, hiking, and more. We had a wonderful time at the Michigan Alma Bing Veterans Facility, Grand Rapids Campus elementary

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THE WEST MICHIGAN BOWHUNTERS CHAPTER was formed in 1988. It was the first bow chapter to be formed in SCI. A special THANK YOU to all the attendees of our annual convention and fund raiser, that was held on Saturday February 23. It was our best attended event ever! Chris Jongsma, our Wounded Warrior recipient, received his mounted mule deer that night.

WMBH also awarded Portage School district and Hudsonville Christian school with equipment grants for (NASP) National Archery in the Schools Program at our fundraiser that evening. Your purchases and donations made this possible. As 2019 begins, our board and members are all looking forward to another great hunting year – with many adventures, great hunting partners and equally great members. If you are interested in joining the West Michigan Bowhunters Chapter please contact Joe Merritt for an application. Email [email protected] or phone (616) 430-3072. If emailing please put WMBH app. in subject box so we don’t consider it spam.

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by Terry Blauwkamp

Another Day at the Range by Terry Blauwkamp

I am beginning to truly believe that every time I new rifle just to be sure it has no obstructions. I have go to the range, an adventure is sure to follow, found that if I put some lighter fluid on the patch, it especially if there are other shooters there. helps remove any oil, and it dries out quickly. On one of the last trips out I had just stepped out Next, I’d always be VERY careful buying (or of the car, and BANG, (darn it, as I did not get my ear using) reloaded ammo from anyone. muffs on yet), but I now can hear a fellow cussing and Along with reloaded ammo from anyone, what swearing about his gun. do you do when somebody gives you, or you find a I walked over to see what had happened as he had bucket full at a garage sale, of mix-match ammo? a nice M1A semi-auto that had smoke curling out of Virtually any ammo has a value to it. First you the action, and it was seized up tight. The handle- must sort it out by caliber. Next you are likely to have action rod had come off the bolt, and things did not a batch of .30-06 Springfield ammo, both commercial look so good. and military M1 ammo. Keep those separate from each He said it was the first shell he had ever fired in other. it and had no idea what he did wrong. I asked to see the Now go thru the commercial ammo again and be ammo and it looked absolutely sure it is just fine, but he told factory and not been me he had purchased reloaded. If there are 500 rounds of it at the any that appear to be last gun show. reloaded, I would sug- Hmmm, could gest the best way to the ammo be the cul- salvage them is to pull prit? No way of really the bullets and dump knowing, but when he the powder. Now you again said it was the have a case that can be first round he had resized (setting the de- fired from it, I now capping pin up high so wondered if just that you don’t punch maybe he had an out the live primer), obstruction in the and you can use that bore. I did not ask if he had run a cleaning rod and case again. The bullets need to be weighed to be sure patch thru the bore as it could very well have had a lot of what they are, and they can now be reloaded for of oil or some grease in it. If so, upon firing, things are practice. not going to go well. The same goes for .308 Winchester or He then asked if I had a .308 Winchester or a 7.62x51mm M1A ammo or any other calibers you (7.62x51mm) M1A to try a few of those shells in. I had find. Sort, sort, and sort some more. news for him, as there is no way was I going to put that The same procedure needs to be followed for any ammo in my gun to see if it was the ammo that caused military ammo which is usually AR15 .223 or 7.62x51 his problem. With my luck, I’d blow up my gun too. (M1A), or M1 Garand (.30-06). Beware, as quite often At that point he just put all his stuff away, and you will find some 8x57mm and 7x57mm Mauser mil- left without another word. I just hope he comes back itary ammo mixed in. Again, sort, sort, and sort again. again someday so I can find out what happened. Another thing to be aware of on military ammo, is What does this teach us? First of all, always, the number (date) stamped on the base of the case. It always run a cleaning rod and patch thru the bore of a will also have some letters like FA, WCC, LC etc., but 8 Tracker SUMMER 2019.qxp_Safari Tracker Magazine 6/24/19 9:23 AM Page 11

what matters more is the number 40, 42, 43, 52, etc., as that is the year of manufacture (1940, 1952 etc.) The reason this is important, is that in mid-1952, most of the ammo was switched from corrosive primers to non-corrosive, like all the commercial primers are now; and by 1953 or later all primers were non-corrosive. Using corrosive primers is not bad, and they go The event: unprecedented. bang just fine, but you MUST clean the bore immedi- The technology: unbeatable. ately when finished shooting, or it will pit or corrode your barrel. If you have any intentions of reloading these empty GI cases, there are two more things to be aware of, unless they are National Match (NM stamped on the case), the primers are likely to be crimped in. Pushing them out when resizing is not usually a prob- lem, but they have been known to come out so hard that sometimes it will bend a de-capping pin or rod; so tread slowly. All of the GI ammo made in the USA are loaded with standard large rifle primers, and all you need to do is swage or ream out the crimp on the primer pock-

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SCI Launches Hunter Information Service as New Member Benefit

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SCI Michigan Chapter Member Night

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Youth Pheasant Hunt by Bryan Judge On March 16, 2019 SCI Michigan Chapter held hunting with dogs, and what to expect on the hunt. its 3rd annual youth pheasant hunt at Pine Hill After the hunt, several young hunters learned how to Sportman’s Club in Belding, Michigan. Our chapter clean their bounty, and the best way to prepare the helped 32 young people experience pheasant hunting – meat to share a memorable meal with their family. many of them setting foot afield for the very first time. Other than a biting wind, the weather was near Due to the efforts of members, volunteers, and spon- perfect for the hunt. The food was comforting on such sors, the youth hunters not only developed new skills a brisk March day, and time spent with family and such as gun safety, gun handling, and hunting safety, friends proved to be even better. We hosted a record but also learned that hunting success is about the expe- number of youth hunters this year, but what I thought rience and not just the kill. was really neat about this hunt is that one-quarter of Scott Brosier from Pine Hill Sportman’s Club the hunters were female. What a treat to witness our started the event by providing all of the participants pastime being passed on to future generations! with a session on gun handling and safety. The youth Perhaps, Mr. Nicholas Blank, father of youth hunter, hunters then warmed up by sharpening their skills on Andrew, summed up the event the best, “Can't wait the target range before hunting. Expert guides and dog until next year to do it all over again!” handlers then reviewed the special safety issues when

A youth hunter gets some shoot- Adam Starr with his sons Ian ing tips from SCI member and (L) and Max (R) ready to go board director, Dale Ringerwole. afield in search of pheasants.

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Listed below are the youth hunters who participated in the day’s events: Elizabeth Miller Blake Judge Harley Cook Sarabeth Beeke Jack Blocher Ian Starr Brendan MacLeod Max Starr Devon Cunningham Grace Freed Caleb Sebolt Grace Lorenz Andrew Blank Nathan Schommer Hudson Braak Cooper Foust Mahli Braak Daniel Huggler Jacob Welsh Grace Feigel Luke Zeilinger Brody Smeyers Andrew Koning Laura Hernandez Braymond Evans Micah Grassmid Garret Kasier Tanner Moelker Micheal Marshal Wes Moelker Brady Miller Zach Lameris [email protected] N SCI Michigan Chapter would like to thank all of 616.301.3428 the youth hunters and their families, sponsors, volun- N teers, and guides and their dogs for making the 3rd annual youth pheasant hunt a success! www.dcgrandrapids.com continued on page 14 13 Tracker SUMMER 2019.qxp_Safari Tracker Magazine 6/24/19 9:23 AM Page 16

Youth Pheasant Hunt…continued from page 13 Sponsors: Mr. Dale Ringerwole Humanitarian Rohde Construction - Mr. Bob McCreary $500 Mr. Jim Novitsky Brian Beukema - $500 Mrs. Kristy Northman Initiative – 2019 Pine Hill Sportsman’s Mr. Ron Northman Club - $500 Mr. Pete Vander Ark The Humanitarian Initiative is the outstanding KCCL program our chapter runs every year for as long as I Guides and their dogs: can remember. ALL THE MONEY GOES TO THOSE Cabela’s Mr. Brian Bachman with WHO QUALIFY. Participants include handicapped Dale Ringerwole Jordy, Quinn, and kids, wounded veterans, and older physically debili- Volunteers: Newman tated veterans who would never be able to get into the Mrs. Stacey Koning-Platz Mr. Steve Hearing with woods to hunt on their own. Our moneys and man- Mrs. Sue Ellen McCreary Auggie power have helped so many in the past and as you can Mr. Chad Scholtens Mr. Joe Schwenke with see, will help many more in the future. Thank all those Mr. Jay Platz Drummond listed who put their money where their heart is.

Youth Pheasant Hunters, – $2500.00 – First, a big thank you to all of you and your par- Skip & Sheri Weller ents who came out to Pine Hill Sportsman’s Club to enjoy the day. We had 31 youth hunters chase birds, a – $1000.00 – record for our event! Dan & Sheila Boyd Mike & Quincy Kwast Second, but no less important, a huge thank you Stan & Jan Buell Jim Novitsky to all of our volunteers. This day couldn't happen with- Brant Erbentraut Joe & Debbie Pedersen out them. Bryan Judge Mark & Gayle Rohde Stacey and Sue Ellen ran an awesome kitchen and helped sign up new youth members. We signed up nine – $500.00 – new youth members yesterday. Thank you to all who Jim Cooke Dale & Denise joined SCI!!! Clark & Karen Lincoln Ringerwole Jay, Chad, and Dale braved the cold wind to help Ron & Kristy Northman Jerry & Sandi Swett get our hunters sighted in and give them tips on shoot- Jay & Stacy Platz ing. Jim helped with food prep and brought in a new – $250.00 – youth to introduce them to hunting and get them afield Don & Linda Dixon Aaron Nykamp for the first time. Saraphine Donovan Tim & Lisa Piccard Bob for going out with our young hunters to give Rick & Amy Hansen Jon & Anita Rathbun them pointers and to monitor for safety. Vern & Sally Kuipers Wayne Thompson Thank you to the Northmans and Pete V. for being Gary Miller Pete & Judy VanderArk there to support our youth and help with things that Bob & Nancy Mills Joel Zuidema needed to get done. Lance & Inja Norris A special thanks to Scott Brosier and the guides – $150.00 – and their dogs. What a treat watching those dogs work! If I have overlooked anyone please don't feel M. Rieger & Suzanne slighted, lots of moving parts. Lesiow Lastly, – $100.00 – I hope all of you appreciated getting outdoors, Craig Bade Tim Jones spending time with family, and enjoying Michigan and Bill & Cheryl Bettys David & Alvera Kidder hunting. I hope you took time to take in some of the tra- Stony & Alma Bing Skip Knapp ditions of hunting too...stories, playing card games Don Burchett Greg & Melanie Kurdys around the table (Wayne and Bruce), excitement of the Andy Cannon & Sam Mike Leonard chase, watching the dogs work, appreciating the sacri- Maxwell Joe Maggini fice of the pheasant, and feeling miserably cold at times Don & Barb Collins John & Helen Mellema but knowing that you gave it your best effort. Some of Gary Dozeman Dan & Julie Olson my most memorable hunts have been ones when I didn't Paul & Carin Dykema Jim & Stacy Peck take any animal home. Don't get discouraged if you Vern & Carol Edewaard Larry Smith didn't fill your tag. There will always be more hunts, Phil & Karen Glupker John & Mary Stone and the memories are what matter most. Ron Grenadier Fred & Bonnie Swart I hope to see you all next year! Gary & Brenda Haisma Rodney & Jeanette Bryan Judge Mark & Kathy Haisma Winkel 14 Tracker SUMMER 2019.qxp_Safari Tracker Magazine 6/24/19 9:23 AM Page 17

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Kruger National Park

This is our final installment of last year’s African adventure, following our visit to Uganda and then to Zambeze Delta Safaris in Mozambique with Ivan Carter and Mark Haldane. As we had opted out of the Cape buffalo hunt we’d been offered, Ivan suggested an educational visit to Kruger National Park in the Republic of South Africa, including the darting of a huge white rhinoceros bull. We enjoyed Ivan and Ashley’s hospitality overnight at their home near Nelspruit, South Africa, and we pick up our story from there. …Pete and Judy VanderArk… Friday, October 12, 2018: We set out at 5 a.m. We spent the next several hours touring the South- for the two-hour drive to the area of Kruger where the ern Africa Wildlife College, including its dog program. white rhino was to be darted. He is a very large bull, Since they began tracking poachers with dogs in the and the transponder attached to his ear was malfunc- park, rhino poaching deaths had dropped from an aver- tioning and needed to be replaced. The veterinarians age of one every 8 hours to one every 2-1/2 weeks! wanted to do this work before the morning temperature We’d been promised a demonstration of these very ag- got too high. gressive tracking dogs, but some of them had been Upon our arrival, we met various park personnel called out on an actual poacher chase. and a couple of private veterinarians. Veterinarian Pete We had a light lunch at the college and then our explained all the meds and procedures. The main drug, guide, Nic Squires, showed up. We transferred our lug- “M99,” is 10,000 times more powerful than morphine. gage to Nic’s SUV and said goodbye to Ivan who would Just one drop could be deadly for a human. Vet Pete be on his way to a chimpanzee conservation initiative and a couple of others left in the helicopter to find the in the Congo. Nic drove us to Timbavati Lodge, just rhino (they had spotted him earlier). Soon we got a call outside the park, and we spent a relaxing afternoon. saying, “The dart is in!” The chopper hovered, guiding There was a very nice buffet in the “boma,” which the our truck to the site a half mile away. Everyone gathered three of us enjoyed together. around the big bull. The various procedures were ac- complished, including replacement of the transponder. Saturday, October 13: We were up at 6:00 and Then the wake-up drug was administered and everyone on the road before 7:00. We drove 320 kilometers (200 scrambled to the vehicles. We got to ride back out in miles) that day, all inside the park. The entire park is the chopper. 7,523 square miles. We saw elephant, sable, zebra, Cape 16 Tracker SUMMER 2019.qxp_Safari Tracker Magazine 6/24/19 9:23 AM Page 19

buffalo, kudu, impala, waterbuck, giraffe, blue wilde- beest, martial eagle, black-backed jackal, ostrich, hippo, warthog, kori bustard, white-backed vulture, lion, chee- tah, ground hornbill, leopard, baboon, Gabar goshawk, bateleur eagle. Nic really knows his animals and birds, and has an amazing eye for spotting distant wildlife. There was a rush of excitement as we saw two lioness chasing a waterbuck bull. The antelope barely made his escape by scrambling up a rocky hillside. At Ivan’s request, we were met at the Kruger Ele- phant Museum by Kirstie, head curator, for a private guided tour. She showed us around and told the history of the museum and the elephant tusks and skulls on display here, gathered over the last hundred years. Some of these ivories are over 170 pounds each! Some very large old elephants live on here in Kruger, watched over and protected by park personnel. They cannot be darted because if they lie down, they cannot get up again, due to the weight of their tusks. They sleep stand- ing up with their tusks resting on a bank or tree limb. continued on page 18 17 Tracker SUMMER 2019.qxp_Safari Tracker Magazine 6/24/19 9:23 AM Page 20

Zambeze Delta Safaris…continued from page 17

Sunday, October 14: Again, we were on our way We exited the park around 10:30, heading for Nelspruit before 7:00. Temperatures had cooled considerably and Airport. We said goodbye to Nic, checked in and had it was overcast. New animals we viewed included bush- our bags wrapped for security purposes. Our flight to buck, vervet monkey, nyala bull, saddle-billed stork, Jo-burg left at 3:45. Next came the brutal 16-hour flight giant eagle owl, spotted hyena, hooded vulture, fish ea- from Johannesburg to Atlanta. The new Boeing 777- gle, barn owl, crocodiles, yellow-bill stork, lesser bush 200 carries enough fuel to fly from any major city in baby, gray laurie/go-away bird, southern whiteface the world to any other major city in the world non- scops owl, brown-hooded kingfisher, steenbok, southern stop. We each slept a bit, but not comfortably, arriving yellow-bill hornbill, five rhinos, 20 elephants, gray on time in Atlanta around 8:00 AM Tuesday. Upon ar- duiker, and pearl-spotted owl. We saw a large ham- rival, we had to clear Customs and Immigration, claim merkop nest shared by a barn owl. We also saw Egypt- our bags and re-check them with Delta. Our flight to ian geese, eagle owl, monitor lizard and a python. GRR was on time and took about two hours. It was good to be home. Monday & Tuesday, October 15, 16: We de- parted Skukusa Lodge around 7:00, and spent the morn- If you have The Outdoor Channel on cable TV, watch future broad- ing on our final game drive. Wildlife spotted: Wahlberg casts of Carter’s WAR. You just may see someone you recognize. eagle, 3-4 white rhinos (a total of 25 for KNP), 30+ We thank Ivan and Ashley Carter, Mark Haldane and the amazing elephant, 60 Cape buffalo, bateleur eagle, and slender team at Zambeze Delta Safaris, and all who made our trip possible, mongoose. comfortable, safe, and so very interesting. It truly was the trip of a lifetime!

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Photos From This Year’s 14 Challenged Young Adult Fishing Trips

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Memories of Successful Hunts

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I’m Not Like Them by Craig Bade What irritates me to no end are hunters that brag But, but, but.....excuses ran through my head. I about their hunting feats and achievements. The ones only sound like them. I really don't think that way at who spend a short week in some area, and act like they all. I don't exaggerate or embellish, definitely not. I are the local authority. I don't like the way they list the just explain the facts, and there are a lot of facts to animals they shot, complete with their size, in inches, explain. I don't drone on and on, I just add interesting and each one’s position in the record book. If I’ve details, and there are a lot of them too. Besides, the heard them exaggerate once, I’ve heard them exagger- people I talk to seem very interested in what I have to ate a million times. Furthermore, once they get started, say. Furthermore, I only mention the animals’ size so I they tend to drone on and on. Last but not least, when can give credit to the animal. There is certainly noth- you enter their homes it looks like Noah's Ark---but ing wrong with that. Just because we now have more with only one of every animal sticking their heads and than 50 shoulder mounts or larger and dozens of skull shoulders through the walls. It irks me to no end how mounts, doesn't mean I want to draw attention to these particular hunters have taken the true meaning of myself. I just want to honor each animal, and there are hunting, turned it inside out, and used it to their own so many to honor. advantage. No, no, no, it is not what it seems. But it is I was brought up with the ideals that hunting is a EXACTLY what they see. When you have more ani- very personal sport where individuals pits their skills mals on your walls than you have ornaments on your against a wily and elusive foe; stealthily entering the Christmas tree, it is difficult, if not impossible, to con- forest, waiting silently, melting into their world and vey the significance of any single animal. Each orna- becoming one with nature--instead of simply being an ment may be unique and special in its own way, but intruder--a time when a person’s senses sharpen, and overall, people will simply say; "Oh, isn't that a pretty they become aware of every sound and every breeze tree." the awakening day brings on. It is a dilemma that I have no quick answer for. What ‘those hunters’ have done is to take this Being overdone and actually ostentatious does little to personal interaction with nature and turned it into a honor the animals you’ve collected, but disposing of competitive team sport---man against man, team the majority of them does no honor at all for the ones against team, a show and tell, a mine’s-bigger-than- you omitted. yours sport. It cuts deeply into my heart that they have Maybe I was like THOSE PEOPLE when I was taken the credit and respect that should have been younger, but I've matured. I've changed. Honest! given to the animal, turned it around, and taken it for Truly! I'm not like "THOSE people"...... I've themselves. been misunderstood! Upon clarifying this ethical and moral lament as It took some time and effort, but my ethical mind well as I could to myself, I presented it to my wife. She journey eventually made a complete round trip and let quietly waited until I had finished and stepped down me off at the beginning of my article. I could not get from my moral podium. She then looked straight at around it if people misjudged me for something much me, and with little tact, essentially said, "Craig, I've worse than what I really am, how many of those other heard you with other hunters, and you talk and act the people are just like me, and I misjudged them too. I same way yourself." need to rethink all of this. Leave it to a wife to stir up That was a slap in the face that set me back a step controversy. or two. ME BEING JUST LIKE THEM!!??? Immediate denial set in. OH NO I'M NOT! Then right- Aiming For A Certain Target? eous indignation soon followed...HOW COULD YOU Somewhere consumers are looking SAY SUCH A CRASS AND DEGRADING THING! to purchase what you’re selling and… She didn't respond. She didn't have to. She’d hit We Know How To Track Them! the nail on the head. She’d hit it hard, and it went in From design to copywriting to photography, GPC’s creative and marketing teams can create truly innovative and well-thought-out campaigns and designs. deep. Her statement was there to stay. I couldn't help Think of us as an ad agency minus the up-charge. but give it thought, and the thought held fast, dug in, Our team will take on the smallest of projects all the way through multi-level hurt, and held firm like the thorns of an African wait- marketing campaigns for print, and on-line media – and… a-bit bush. The more I tried to dismiss it, the firmer it Yes, we have done them all. held. She was right (wives occasionally are). I SOUNDED EXACTLY LIKE THE PEOPLE I’D 616.534.8647 • 800.748.0248 SCORNED. www.gpco.com

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An African adventure bought at our annual convention ended as a great opportunity for a fairly large group of Zambian children. Johnny DuPlooy of Muchinga Adventures Ltd. has a long and involved history of sponsoring many activities and opportunities to the villagers, not only in his hunting concession but beyond it too. When the need became apparent that large numbers of children were going without any schooling, he again stepped up to the plate. It was quite a big plate. While the site for the school was available, building supplies, labor for building, school supplies and teachers salaries were not. Costs were formidable, especially where one could buy a wife for $65. Together this couple and the Michigan chap- Farm Equipment, Land, Antique ter have united and sent $10,000 to finalize this Estate & Benefit Auction Specialists Certified & Bonded project. A most productive hunt indeed. Personalized Service with Art or Noah Art Smith @ 616-696-2598 Noah Smith @ 616-633-4254 www.artsmithauctions.com 30 years in business ~ SCI & NRA Member

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March Membership Meeting SCI-MI Youth Night – March 14 by Pete VanderArk

The banquet hall at The Pinnacle Center in turtle, a barred owl and a red-tailed hawk. She told Hudsonville was abuzz with excitement, as it was a interesting facts and answered lots of questions from special night for kids. And their families! Well over her rapt audience. 100 members and guests were present, including Stacy Platz won the up-scale Cabela’s cooler about three dozen kiddoes of all sizes and ages. along with a $100 gift card. The lovely Grace President Dan Olson welcomed everyone and Judy Feigel won a stainless steel cross necklace, VanderArk asked a blessing. young Lydia Shane took home the youth rifle, Even the buffet dinner was kid friendly, with a Howa .243, and Ja- burgers, dogs, and mac and cheese. Later, a make- son Rodriguez won your-own ice cream sundae. Yum. the adult gun drawing, After dinner there were lots of announce- a Savage Model 25 ments about past and future meetings and chambered in .22 events. Watch your email and read The Hornet. Tracker for timely details – exciting things Six new to come! member ships Now Dan introduced Lisa McKellips were signed up tonight too, from the Outdoor Discovery Center near plus two renewals and five youth mem- Holland. We have been supporting this fine berships. Join us each month, Septem- program for years, but now we increased our ber thru May, for fellowship, food, ed- contribution with a check for $3,500. ucation, and enrichment; and you will Lisa then wowed the kids and the rest of be joining our humanitarian and con- us with her presentation of live critters, includ- servation initiatives at the same time. ing a very impressive black rat snake, a box

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April Membership Meeting Buy-Sell Night – April 11, 2019 by Pete VanderArk A hundred nice folks, including 15 youngsters, at their clubhouse. This club provides disabled veterans gathered at The Pinnacle Center, and many crowded and youth with outdoor activities and programs, includ- around the tables loaded with members’ guns, decoys, ing hunter safety classes. optics, ammo, hunts, and more. President Dan Olson Todd Cook reminded us of the special rate for new called the group to order and asked a blessing. We all SCI memberships and renewals, and told us to act now! enjoyed an exceptionally tasty buffet dinner along with Now Don Dixon introduced John Borkovich, au- a sip or two of wine or beer. thor of Wildlife 911: On Patrol, and retired Michigan After dinner, there were lots of announcements conservation officer. John held our attention with lively about coming events: a golf outing, a Whitecaps game, stories of his experiences chasing bad guys, chiding not- a Berlin Raceway night, and an elk hunt for young folks. so-bad folks, and protecting our wildlife and other nat- Nine eager candidates for our SCI-MI Board of ural resources. Lots of folks bought John’s book and Directors came forward and each offered a 30-second had it inscribed by the author. You can still get one testimony of his desire to be elected for service to our direct from the author. Send John an email: chapter. Thank you all! [email protected] or go to Amazon.com. Denny Sprick, Humanitarian Chair, told of our re- Lucky winners for the evening were: Jewelry, cent sponsorship of a handicap-accessible restroom fa- Sue Davidson; Free youth gun raffle, Harrison Cook; cility at the Croton Sportsmen’s Club near Newaygo. and Gun raffle, Kim Alward, winning a nice Mossberg Now he called forward Ed Lewis, founder of the club, Patriot .308 Win. and presented our $4,000 check for future improvements

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May Membership Meeting Election Night – May 9, 2019 by Pete VanderArk A hundred members and guests enjoyed visiting Election of our board of directors produced eight together until President Dan Olson called the meeting candidates elected for three years and one for one year. to order with a welcome and a prayer. Successful turkey Thanks to these good people for being willing to serve, hunters were asked to stand; then the table with the and thanks to Dan Olson for his four years as chapter hunter who had claimed the longest beard got to go to president. We appreciate your dedication and hard work. the buffet first. It was a lovely Italian theme, with Joe Pedersen will be our next president. spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, and more. Oh, and Denny Sprick, humanitarian chair, along with Ron tiramisu for dessert! Yum! Johnson, told of our $2,500 sponsorship of handicapped Now Dan presented a 10-minute video clip from veterans, for hunting free-range whitetails in the Ruby Michigan Out-of-Doors TV, showing a recent fishing Creek area. Many of these hunters are brought out for trip with Powderhorn Charters at Holland. Captain Tim the hunt from the Grand Rapids home for veterans. Becker has been cooperating with our sponsorship of Norton Shores Police Chief Jon Gale came up to challenged students. We’re sponsoring 14 trips this year, receive our $2,725 check to buy eight tents to be used each with two to four students with various levels of in their hunter safety programs. These tents will be em- disabilities, each accompanied by a parent or teacher. blazoned with our SCI-MI logo. Students are from the Hudsonville and Byron Center Don Dixon introduced Brett Kuipers of Michigan school systems, Compassionate Heart Agency, Ottawa Forestry Co. and his presentation, Forest Habitat for the Area Center, and the Child Advocacy Center. Total par- Future. Brett explained how they consult and manage ticipation is expected to be 72 individuals! Craig Bade woodlands for sustainability of future lumber production, often goes along to help with the fishing, then provides healthier forests, and improved wildlife habitat. He said hospitality afterwards with a lunch at his lakeside home. anyone with 10-20 acres or more of woodland could Tim came forward to thank our group and introduce benefit from their services. Denny Sprick is already in- his co-captain, Matt Doozan. With Tim’s second boat, volved with Brett in a plan to manage some of his Matt will be able to run a second charter as acreage. For more information, see www.miforestry.com. needed. Raffle winners were: jewelry, Larry Staub; Youth There were several announce- gun, Trevor Mills; and adult gun, Phil Glupker. ments about coming events in- cluding the golf outing, White- caps game, Berlin raceway, and Join us again on September 12 the youth cow elk hunt for this to kick off another great SCI-MI season. fall. Bryan Judge thanked those who helped with the youth pheasant hunt in March.

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Camp Iron Sights June 2019

What does a major hunting business in Alaska do in the off season when there is no hunting? This outfitter, Rainy Pass Lodge, has gone far beyond practicing good business strategies. It has set standards that do not pay them back economically. Instead, they get their rewards emotionally. This puts nothing in their pockets but a whole lot in their hearts. Read this letter and see why our Michigan Chapter has supported their endeavors for the past three years and will do so again this year. THE EDITOR Good morning parents, school administrators, was nothing short of a miracle, and the fact that six donors, board members and others, other firefighters nationwide had similar accidents and I apologize for not writing sooner, it has been a all died, is proof. The prayers and support that went busy start with 12 kids this year. Everything is going out on day one of that accident show how God does great! We have an amazing group of young men here listen. that are starting to open up and feel comfortable with Today we will be talking about taking personal us. Our counselors have had some good one-on-one responsibility for their actions and their lives, and go conversations that have come up organically (not over some positive things they can do to work towards planned). Some of them are going to take a little more adulthood and being on their own, like getting a job. time to build a connection, but we won’t give up on We’re going to stress that those personal responsibili- trying. The campers are all getting along pretty well so ties start at home and that they should be helping out far. We hear a lot of laughter from their bunk cabin in around the house with dishes, taking out the trash, etc. the evenings. Some of them need additional supplies, Before long they will be on their own and have all the so we have ordered socks, underwear, and shoes for responsibilities of running a household. three of the boys. We also have a special talk from the owner of So far we have had lessons on: Rainy Pass Lodge and successful entrepreneur Steve Why they should try to be their best and how it is Perrins Sr. selfish to not reach their potential. We told them that Along with the lessons, the boys have been everyone is self-made but only the successful will through First Aid/CPR certification; they’ve shot admit it – the rest blame everything and everyone else archery, built campfires, and learned survival skills. around them for why they are in the position they are We did a hike up Lookout Hill and played volleyball. in. We told them not to be a volunteer victim and that Most of the boys jumped in the lake, and some have they can achieve anything they want to in life. gone canoeing and kayaking. We had a lesson on the power of thought and how Today we will be doing canoeing, water safety, all action is born in thought, so they should focus their gun safety and shooting, and have our first work proj- thoughts on positive things that will propel them for- ect to teach them how to be a hard worker and to ward. We gave them real-life stories of people who develop good leadership and teamwork skills. have come from horrible beginnings and have made It is difficult to send pictures on email as we are great success of their lives. on satellite internet but we will try to post some on our We had a lesson on character and how they Facebook pages for you to see the boys’ activities. Be should live by a moral code for their lives and set that sure to like us on FB: Camp Iron Sights & Guiding up now, because if you don’t stand for something then Influence. you’ll fall for anything. By having a moral code of We are very encouraged by these young men and Honesty, Commitment and Integrity, they will be less really excited to see their potential as we get to know likely to fall into the temptations of bad them better. influences/friends. We talked about how being a Let me know if you have any questions or need REAL man means to Reject Passivity, to not be pas- anything, sive. We had a little ceremony on that lesson, and had them write an example in their journal on how they Warm regards, would no longer be passive in their lives. We had a special presentation by ‘Miracle Ben,’ Steve H. Perrins II an Anchorage firefighter who shared his story of Camp Iron Sights, LLC falling 95’ down a ladder, being in a coma for nine www.campironsights.com weeks and being told by everyone that he would prob- PO BOX 220563 ably not live through the night, and if he did he would Anchorage, AK 99522-0563 probably not have a normal life. The transformation (907) 717-7556

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Ron Northman Turkey Hunt

Kristy and I were both successful on our Jada Johnson Turkey hunt we won at the 2019 fundraiser auction. This was Kristy’s very first Turkey hunt and we both had a blast. The hunts were both filmed for Jada Johnson’s show ...... BIG BOYS TV on the Sportsman Channel. . . . Ron Northman

For the past 3 years our chap- ter has donated money to help update the Croton Sportsman Club to allow them to give bet- ter access to the many disable veterans and challenged youth they serve. This is a photo of the results of our $4000 gift in the past.

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Drawing to be held at www.scimichigan.org The Pinnacle Center License # R53272 Hudsonville, MI 2019 Member Appreciation Raffle Tickets $20 each, 3 for $50 or 7 for $100 15 GREAT PRIZES!

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3rd Prize 9th, 10th & 11th Prizes CZ .416 Rigby Safari Grade Rifle 3 of Michigan’s favorite deer rifles the Ruger American Rifle in .450 Bushmaster TICKETS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY 4th Prize BOARD 12th, 13th, MEMBER Marlin 1895 lever action rifle 14th & 15th Prizes in .45-70 Govt America’s Favorite target rifle the Ruger 10/22 semi automatic Help us defend your right to hunt! SCI Michigan has contributed over $300,000 in the past five years to promote hunting, conservation, disabled vets, handicapped children and numerous civic projects related to this mission. By purchasing a raffle ticket, you not only have a chance to win spectacular prizes but help SCI Michigan continue to support its mission. Drawing: December 12, 2019 at 8 pm 35 Tracker SUMMER 2019.qxp_Safari Tracker Magazine 6/24/19 9:24 AM Page 38 What’s It Worth? by Dave Wilkins www.HuntDroptineOutdoors.com

Just from reading this ishing. According to a 2017 title I know what you are national statistic, 36.82 mil- thinking. You have a set of lion hunting licenses were grandpa’s old wool buffalo sold in the U.S. Sportsmen plaid hunting coat and pants. also contribute over $8 mil- You found an old Indian lion to conservation per day. arrowhead in the field. These numbers may seem Maybe you have an old Fred high, but when you look at Bear recurve bow. I know it’s the percentages and the trend worth something, but how that shows a loss of two mil- much? Well, sorry to disap- lion sportspersons in just five point you but I don’t have a years, it falls into perspec- clue to its monetary value. tive. Along with these losses The ‘worth’ I am describing is money for conservation, is the worth of our hunting land, and more. Sportsmen tradition. The worth of wildlife and land conservation. have always stepped up and helped out when needed. The worth of your 2nd Amendment rights. The worth In 1937 the Pittman-Robertson Act was a self-imposed of education and truth versus made-up lies when it tax started and promoted by the hunting community! comes to hunting, conservation and our heritage. Who else do you know that willingly tax themselves? Having been raised in an outdoor family and part Looking at that number again, 36.82 million persons of the hunting industry and community for almost 25 using the woods, waters, mountains and more. How years now, it rattles my core when I talk to individuals many of these individuals are members, let alone active who are hunters, anglers and sportspersons who don’t members of a pro-hunting, pro-wildlife conservation, belong. They look at me like a cow looks at a new gate or pro-gun organization? Now there are numerous in the barnyard; glassy-eyed with their head tilted side- organizations out there. Some are very well known and ways, just staring. One corner of their mouth curled up others, even I have never heard of. Each doing their a little. As soon as I snap them back to present day, it is part, big or small. almost always the same reply. “Who do I belong to? Here are some of the top organizations and their What do you mean?” It’s very disheartening. It’s like approximate numbers of members: trying to explain truth, facts and common sense to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation...... 220,000 members someone with different political views. Ducks Unlimited ...... 700,000 “What hunting and wildlife organizations do you Safari Club International...... 55,000 belong to?” I ask. “You know, the NRA, Ducks National Rifle Association ...... 5 million Unlimited, SCI, Whitetails Unlimited, the National Wild Sheep Foundation...... 12,000 Wild Turkey Federation! The groups that fight for you. Pheasants Forever...... 145,000 Hunting, gun rights and more,” I follow up with. The Ruffed Grouse Society ...... 23,000 answers are many. I have heard that they had joined one National Wild Turkey Federation ...... 60,000 (can’t remember which) years ago because they were Whitetails Unlimited ...... 100,000 giving away a free knife or hat with sign-up, but the Quality Deer Management Assoc...... 60,000 membership lapsed, and they never renewed. Also, the excuse of not joining any of them because all they do is Just these numbers add up to 6.3 million member- take your money! And my favorite, “I don’t have extra ships. Only 17% of the number of licenses sold! Even money to join those things.” This excuse usually comes if we round up to 20% to add in the numerous other from the guy who has just spent the last fifteen minutes organizations doing their part, it is low in comparison. telling me about his new gun and latest gadgets he just I was curious among my own friends, acquaintances, had to buy because Joe Pro hunter on TV said he would and clients, so I did a brief four-question survey of my kill a big buck if he bought these items. Yeah, whatever. own. The questions were simple (for my sake!). Now, Whether avid hunters or weekend warriors, the even I was taken back by the responses. These replies number of individuals who don’t belong to any hunting were from hunters! Outdoorsmen. People that work for rights, conservation, or wildlife groups is really aston- the hunting industry! Look at the results.

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Question 1) Do you belong to one or more of a hunting, shooting, or wildlife conservation group? Question 2) If yes, which ones? 269.377.3149 D AVE W ILKINS Question 3) If no, why? [email protected] Question 4) If asked at time of license purchase in your state, would you willingly donate to a pro-outdoor organization, either as a one-time donation or mem- bership sign-up? ORLDWIDE HUNTING ADVENTURES For the sake of space and boredom for the reader, W SPECIALIZING IN AFRICAN SAFARIS brief answers follow. 1) Eighty percent of returned questionnaires said that www.HuntDroptineOutdoors.com they belonged to at least one organization. 2) The groups listed in order of membership were the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, SCI, RMEF, NWTF, and Whitetails Unlimited. Old Guard Heroes 3) If they answered no, not belonging to any group, the standard reply was because they spend money in other ways that make up for it. Not sure exactly what this means but . . . 4) This answer was also somewhat surprising. It was split equally in thirds. One third of responders said they would absolutely donate or sign-up at time of license purchase. A third replied yes, BUT only if they could pick the organization of their choosing, and last, one third, an astounding NO. Their reason- ing was they did not like the idea of the DNR (gov- ernment) collecting on behalf of a non-profit as they believed the organizations would never see it. So, even within a tight circle of hunting communi- ty there are still some that don’t belong to a group that helps fight for our rights and heritage. We are already losing new generations to electronics and other mind- less activities. We need to continue to spread the word, get outdoors, and bring younger people and others with us. With all the negative and misinformation the hunting world is getting nowadays, we need these groups more than ever. We need to educate those around us that hunt- ing is vital to animals and land conservation. The taxes on sporting goods go to preserve habitat for all. Bird watchers, hikers, photographers, and many others reap the benefits paid for by hunters and anglers. We as sportspersons need to step it up, yet again, and fight for our game, wild places, and heritage. So, again I ask. What’s it worth? Who do you Two of the “Old Guard” of Michigan Chapter belong to? SCI: Neil and Rita Punches with their great elephant For the record, the author is a Life Member of the that they took in Zimbabwe on one of their many NRA, Life Member of Safari Club International, Life hunts. Neil is one of the best shots of the many hunters Member of Safari Club Michigan Chapter, Life I have hunted with over the years Member of Whitetails Unlimited, and Life Member We went to see Neil and Rita this week and they North America Hunting Club. Member and past zone were so excited to show us their full head mount of chairman of Ducks Unlimited. Founder of the their elephant. Terrific couple, still sharp and their love Kalamazoo Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited. Member, of hunting is so evident. Neil is a WW-II VETERAN, past president and board member of the Black River and we should be so proud to have someone of his cal- Conservation Association. Also a certified hunting iber in our chapter. Terrific hunter and beautiful trophy safety instructor in both gun and archery training. room to enjoy, and he loves to show it off. All the best !! . . . Dave Kidder 37 Tracker SUMMER 2019.qxp_Safari Tracker Magazine 6/24/19 9:24 AM Page 40

SCI Master Measurers You finally connected with that big bruiser and have a coveted “wall hanger.” You may want to also record this animal with SCI. We are very lucky in our chapter to have several Master Measurers. Some states don’t have the resources that this chapter offers. The first step in recording your trophy is to call one of the following: Brent Arnson 231-744-8374 David G. Kidder (H) 616-791-1400 1731 Holton Road 4197 Hall Street SW North Muskegon, MI 49445 Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Fax 616-791-7262 Jim Benton 616-262-6190 Clark Lincoln (H) 989-463-8794 [email protected] 4335 W. Harrison Alma, MI 48801 Gary Bogner (H) 231-744-2665 1301 Central Avenue (W) 231-744-4003 Joe Pedersen (C) 616-262-1468 North Muskegon, MI 49445 Fax 231-744-6428 5120 Shiloh Drive Belmont, MI 49306 Jack R. Clary (H) 616-696-3294 2600 Indian Lakes Road (W) 616-696-8636 Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Fax 616-696-3294 SCI Official Scorer Jamie Flewelling (H) 231-845-2605 Ron Johnson (H) 616-754-9732 5089 North US 31 (W) 231-757-9589 1520 Como Lake Drive Scottville, MI 49454 Greenville, MI 48838 Fax 616-754-9732 Larry Higgins (H) 989-732-0728 Jim Naber (W) 616-455-2880 1894 Kosiara Road 34-76th Street SW Gaylord, MI 49735 Grand Rapids, MI 49548

SCI’s Purpose SCI Hunter’s and Intent Code Of Ethics Recognizing my responsibilities to wildlife, A. To promote good fellowship among all habitat and future generations, I pledge: who love the outdoors and hunting. A. To conduct myself in the field so as to make a B. To promote conservation of the world’s renew- positive contribution to wildlife and ecosystems. able wildlife resources, recognizing hunting as one of the many management tools. B. To improve my skills as a woodsman and marks- man to ensure humane harvesting of wildlife. C. To educate youth, sportsmen and the public in conservation of our wildlife and our forests, C. To comply with all game laws in the spirit of which are our natural heritage. fair chase, and to influence my companions accordingly. D. To share our hunting experiences and informa- tion among our membership. D. To accept my responsibility to provide all possi- ble assistance to game law enforcement officers. E. To operate the association as a non-profit organ- ization, consistent with its charitable purposes, E. To waste no opportunity to teach young people while providing enjoyment for our members, the full meaning of this code of ethics. always with the goal of helping to conserve the F. To reflect in word and behavior only credit upon animals that we love to hunt today - for those the fraternity of sportsmen, and to demonstrate who will come to love the sport tomorrow. abiding respect for game, habitat and property where I am privileged to hunt.

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SCI MICHIGAN CHAPTER 2019 CONVENTION SUPPORTERS The SCI Michigan Chapter Board of Directors wish to thank the following people and companies who have generously donated cash or merchandise for our 2019 fundraiser.

Africa Maximum Safari Matwetwe Safaris Alan Reinemann Meemo's Farm All Season Casual Home & Patio Mi-Esox Guide Service Anuritay Ranch Montana Outfitting Company Arluk Outfitters Mountain Spirits Outfitters Australian Outback Buffalo Safaris Mule Shoe Outfitters Bill's Taxidermy Naber's Taxidermy Caichue Pure Hunting North Rim Trophy Hunts Cascade Furs North River Tracking Charles Caswell Photography Numzaan Safaris Cook Outfitting Pete and Judy Vander Ark Coppersmith Inc. Pine Hill Sportsmen Club Crystal Nobles Porcupine Adventure Devoted Dove Jewelry Powderhorn Sport Fishing Don Dixon Prairie Wings Outfitters Eagle Eye Photography Rainy Pass Lodge EHA Recon Power Bikes Erwins Outdoors Roche Safaris G-5 Outdoors Safari Art Geller Portraiture Scandinavian Pro Hunters Greg and Melanie Kurdys Sean Herbert Photo Grillin’ Guys Silver Bullet Firearms Hidden Horns Game Ranch South Pacific Safaris Hunt Trip Spain Star S Ranch iChiro Steensma Lawn & Power Jada Johnson/Big Boys Adventures Equipment Jan Oelofse Hunting Safaris Stonegate Golf Club John Banovich Timber Trails Ranch / Craig Kenetrek Boots Boddington Kent County Conservation League Tom Miranda Kowas Hunting Safaris Trijicon L&L Adventures Triple M Outfitters L&S Hunting Company Triple T Hunting Adventures L-4 Ranch/Chris Ortwein Trophy Shippers Legends Taxidermy Two Hats Ranch Leithen Valley Trophy Hunts van Noordwyk Safaris Linda Besse West Central Outfitters Long Range Archery Wild Spirit Mark Martin Zambeze Delta Safaris Martha's Vineyard Zulu Nyala Safari Lodge Marupa Safaris

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Dave Leishman of Porcupine SCI MI is Donating $1,000 Adventures has Generously Donated to Each Winner for 2 Hunts, Each Valued at $1,500 Tags & Travel A Responsible Adult Must Accompany Winners Terms and Conditions • Youth must be between ages of 12-18 at time of • 3-day rifle cow elk hunt between Nov. 15, 2019 drawing and successfully completed a hunter to Jan. 31, 2020, open dates to be arranged with safety course. Outfitter, EXCLUDING Sundays, Thanksgiving, • Youth must be SCI member at time of drawing; Christmas Eve and Christmas. see reverse side of flyer for a youth membership • Winners must give a short presentation about form. YOUTH MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. their hunt at a future SCI MI Chapter member • Travel costs for adult/hotel/meals/car rental/rifle meeting and provide a short story with photos for and ammunition/tips for outfitter not included. The Tracker. • If flying, hunters and their adult companions can fly into Salt Lake City, Utah. • Hotel accommodations in Logan, Utah, will need to be arranged by the winners.

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