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HUNTERS<br />

Official <strong>Newsletter</strong> of SCI-Drayton Valley Chapter VOLUME 11 | ISSUE 1 | FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />

EDGE<br />

SCI – DRAYTON VALLEY<br />

CHAPTER<br />

RECOGNIZED AS<br />

<strong>2018</strong><br />

W.I.S.E.<br />

AWARD<br />

RECIPIENT<br />

SCI <strong>2018</strong> ANNUAL HUNTERS CONVENTION<br />

SCI-DV <strong>2018</strong> SUMMER CAMP OUT<br />

10 TH ANNUAL CALL OF THE WILD<br />

CHAPTER ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING<br />

<strong>2018</strong> AHEIA SUMMER CAMP


PRESIDENT`S<br />

MESSAGE<br />

Hello Members,<br />

I want to thank you all for being a part of our SCI Chapter. I<br />

have just returned from Calgary where our chapter received<br />

the W.I.S.E. Award given out by the Conservation Education<br />

Foundation of Alberta. This was a huge honor for our<br />

chapter in recognition of all the great work we do in the<br />

Province.<br />

As we go about our business doing good things for the<br />

Province, our government and special interest groups are<br />

trying to take away our wild Alberta from us. The Bighorn<br />

area and watersheds are being threatened to be closed<br />

for recreation, hunting and fishing by a group called Y2Y<br />

(Yellowstone to Yukon). This group wants to close the<br />

eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta to all<br />

hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities. Their goal<br />

is to create a large wildlife corridor and close our Alberta<br />

opportunities down! Please read the insert enclosed with<br />

this newsletter. Get informed of Y2Y and what the NDP<br />

government is trying to take away from us all. Write your<br />

MLA, sign the enclosed Alberta ATV Association Petition and<br />

mail it in!<br />

SCI Alberta has written letters to the Minister of Environment<br />

to argue our stance of keeping these Alberta areas open to<br />

all Albertans; and, if there are problems that impact wildlife<br />

in these areas we endeavor to create regulations not<br />

closures so we all can enjoy our outdoors!<br />

Get involved like your way of life depends on it! It truly does.<br />

Good Hunting<br />

Coby Mahan<br />

President<br />

SCI – Drayton Valley Chapter<br />

CHECK US OUT ONLINE!<br />

www.scidraytonvalley.com<br />

Hunter's Edge is distributed twice<br />

per year in <strong>Feb</strong>ruary and August.<br />

Closing Date for Next <strong>Newsletter</strong> Submission<br />

July 1, <strong>2018</strong> and January 1, 2019<br />

Send your submissions to us at<br />

board@scidraytonvalley.com<br />

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W.I.S.E. Award<br />

The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter was the<br />

selected recipient of the <strong>2018</strong> Conservation<br />

Education W.I.S.E. Foundation & Alberta<br />

Hunter Education Instructors’ Association<br />

16th Annual W.I.S.E. Award. Chapter<br />

representatives were in attendance at<br />

the <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 10th awards banquet where<br />

chapter president, Coby Mahan accepted<br />

the award on behalf of the chapter.<br />

The Conservation Education W.I.S.E.<br />

Foundation exists to perpetuate the<br />

responsible use of the great outdoors. The<br />

W.I.S.E. acronym stands for Wildlife as our<br />

motive, In trust as our objective, Safekeeping<br />

as our goal, and Education as our Tool to<br />

achieve all this.<br />

The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter is truly<br />

humbled to be selected recipients of this<br />

prestigious award.<br />

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W.I.S.E. Award<br />

DRAYTON<br />

VALLEY<br />

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Northern Timber Wolf... Take 2<br />

(Written by Coby Mahan)<br />

How many of us have dreamed of an actual wolf hunt.<br />

This is the one apex predator I have always dreamed<br />

of encountering on a hunt solely for them in wild<br />

Alberta!<br />

It all came together this winter when myself and my<br />

good friend, Bill Davie went on our second hunt for<br />

wolf with my good friend Del Bredeson. Del has been<br />

a trapper and outfitter in Northern Alberta for over<br />

50 years. His vast knowledge of wolves and<br />

trapping is truly remarkable. We had spent<br />

three days last winter hunting over our<br />

bait with Del only to have a power<br />

line cutting crew cut it short<br />

when they showed up in<br />

the area and quickly<br />

made enough noise to chase any chance of a wolf<br />

sighting away for our hunt!<br />

This time was to be our redemption! Our bait was set<br />

on a lake that was very remote. Wolf sign was all over<br />

the northern bush area, and the blind was warm and<br />

comfortable for our long days of waiting.<br />

DAY 1<br />

Del lead the way into the blind early in the dark. After<br />

about a 20 minute sled ride we followed him to the<br />

blind through the bush. It was a cold morning and had<br />

snowed the night before. On the last approach to the<br />

blind Bill had stepped on a grouse buried in the snow.<br />

As it blew up and flew away it scared the hell out of us<br />

all, something we would laugh about most of the day.<br />

We spent the day in the blind watching the ravens as<br />

they hopped around on the bait. We glassed the bush<br />

line on the other side of the lake at 750 yards dreaming<br />

of a wolf stepping out to the bait. As the daylight ended<br />

so did our hopes of a wolf sighting that day.<br />

DAY 2<br />

It was an early start again and as we headed down the trail<br />

with the sled I was thinking to myself this was really Day<br />

5 of sitting if I counted the days from last year. I figured<br />

we deserved a sighting and some good luck today. As<br />

we walked through the thick bush on the way to the lake<br />

another grouse blew out, just as the first day. I figured<br />

this was good luck! How often could this happen?<br />

As Bill and I settled down in the blind it wasn’t long before<br />

daylight started to show us the bait on the lake. At about<br />

9am we had our first look at something other than a bird<br />

at the bait...a coyote slowly made his way to the bait and<br />

he helped himself for about a half hour before a thick fog<br />

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rolled across the lake.<br />

Just shortly before noon the fog started to lift from the<br />

lake exposing the bait pile once again. Bill and I started<br />

to check out our lunch that Evelyn, Del’s wife, had packed<br />

for us. As we were digging through our sandwiches and<br />

treats I just remember looking out the small window of<br />

the blind and in a very high whisper said, “Bill Wolves”!<br />

Five large timber wolves closed the distance very quickly<br />

on a full out run with their tails flagging. They were<br />

kings, not slowed down by anything, jumping and biting<br />

at the ravens as they got to the bait. Now, the problem<br />

with five wolves at your bait is they don’t stand still long<br />

enough for two guys to get settled in for a good shot on


two together at the same time!<br />

No sooner did we get ready to go they started moving<br />

off the bait and heading down the lake! They were not<br />

sticking around for long. Bill and I had a deal to shoot<br />

on the count of three. As they left Bill said I got the last<br />

one, which my scope was on so I immediately jumped to<br />

the second last and counted quickly; 1...2...Boom! Down<br />

went the big dog I was on and quickly Bill shot; Boom!<br />

Boom! And down went the second wolf. As the rest ran<br />

off the lake we kept an eye on the two large wolves we<br />

downed laying on the lake.<br />

I grabbed the range finder and ranged the wolves. Mine<br />

was a jogging shot at 250 while Bill shot his at 280 running<br />

dead away. We had a celebration in the blind for a few<br />

minutes recounting how fast that all happened. From<br />

the time we first saw the pack until it was all over may<br />

have been a minute and a half.<br />

I felt so good as Bill and I drove out on the lake realizing<br />

what we just accomplished. Two good friends, two great<br />

timber wolves. It was the perfect Take 2!<br />

If you have always dreamed of a Northern Wolf Hunt I<br />

would highly suggest our good friend Del. Take a good<br />

friend like I did, spend some great time learning about<br />

the trap line life and if you are just patient enough with<br />

your friend...you also may Take 2!<br />

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Youth Hunter Education Camp<br />

The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter is thrilled to be providing sponsorship to support five youth in attending the <strong>2018</strong><br />

Youth Hunter Education Camp facilitated by AHEIA from July 22 – 27, <strong>2018</strong>. This is a five-day event of fun-filled<br />

learning activities with experts sharing their knowledge and providing instruction in the Alberta Conservation<br />

and Hunter Education Program, the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and much more! The camps are held at<br />

Alford Lake Conservation Education Centre for Excellence which is located approximately one-half hour drive<br />

West of Caroline in the spectacular foothills of the Rocky Mountains.<br />

If you have a child, or know of a youth, 12 to 17 years of age who may be interested in attending the camp this<br />

is their chance to submit an entry for this opportunity. Here is what you have to do:<br />

• Please have your child/youth submit a short story to us sharing what they enjoy the most about the outdoors<br />

and why they would like to attend this camp. Youth applicants whose parent/grandparent is a member of<br />

SCI-DV will be given first priority.<br />

• Mail this story to us at Box 6534, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R9 for arrival no later than April 1st.<br />

• All applications will be reviewed and five youth chosen to attend the camp with all expenses paid (with the<br />

exception of transportation to and from the camp). Camp value of $414.75.<br />

• Chosen youth will be notified by April 30th.<br />

• Any parents/adults interested in volunteering at the camp; please include this with the youth’s story<br />

submission as well!<br />

• Youth attending the camp will be looked upon to write a story about their experience at camp and submit to<br />

us along with photos to share in an upcoming edition of Hunter’s Edge.<br />

These camps are restricted to those youngsters who have not previously attended the AHEIA Youth Hunter<br />

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Proud Supporters of SCI - Drayton Valley Chapter<br />

Leonard Claffey<br />

Branch Manager<br />

Drayton Valley Branch<br />

Box 6908, 5506 - 50 Street<br />

Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S3<br />

leonard.claffey@servus.ca<br />

t: 780.542.2496 ext 67223<br />

c: 780.898.2489<br />

f: 780.542.1558<br />

servus.ca<br />

Engine, Compressor<br />

& Pump Services<br />

Box 6608<br />

Drayton Valley, AB<br />

T7A 1S1<br />

780-542-5846<br />

Fax:780-514-3520<br />

Cell: 780-542-0731<br />

YOUTH HUNTER TRAINING COURSE<br />

SCI Drayton Valley Chapter will be offering a<br />

Youth Hunter Training Course in the Spring of<br />

<strong>2018</strong>. The course dates are as follows:<br />

April 19<br />

April 20<br />

April 21<br />

5:00-8:00pm<br />

8:30am-5:00pm<br />

8:30am-5:00pm<br />

The Hunter Training Course is being offered<br />

free of charge to youth 12 to 17 years<br />

of age. If you have a child, or know of<br />

someone who may be interested in taking<br />

the course, please contact<br />

Everett Ness<br />

Hunter Training Coordinator<br />

780-542-0711<br />

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OUR CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENTS<br />

2016-2017<br />

Your SCI – Drayton Valley Chapter experienced a most successful 2016/2017 year in support of SCI’s mission<br />

toward hunting conservation, education and humanitarian endeavors. At an international level a memorable<br />

occasion was the privilege of being awarded the 2016 SCI Chapter of The Year Award.<br />

We continued with our commitment toward our primary humanitarian project; that being our Fishing Dock for<br />

seniors residing within care centres and individuals with disabilities. Our local Board and Chapter members<br />

have contributed in excess of 500 volunteer hours toward the operation and maintenance of the dock this year.<br />

Over the summer months we have been very fortunate to have a variety of user groups visit the dock, with<br />

some senior groups travelling from two hours away to visit the dock and enjoy the benefits it has to offer. In<br />

total this summer we have had over 150 individuals visit the dock!<br />

In support of SCIFs missions on a global scale, our Chapter was extremely pleased to be involved in the delivery<br />

a Blue Bag this past year. This delivery was organized through our affiliation with Hearts of Lushoto, which is a<br />

local community organization we have partnered with for a number of years. This blue bag delivery resulted<br />

in the provision of essential education materials for the village school and a laptop for their educator.<br />

As part of our commitment to sustain our hunting heritage and providing our youth the opportunity to enjoy<br />

the great outdoors, we facilitated a youth hunter training program in May 2017 within our community of<br />

Drayton Valley free of charge to youth 17 years of age and under, with 6 youth and 3 adult participants.<br />

The Drayton Valley Chapter of Safari Club International is very proud to continue their support of the National<br />

Archery in Schools Program (NASP). Over the past year we maintained our current commitment to the<br />

program by way of supporting needed upgrades to current school participants kits. We also supported the St.<br />

Anthony’s Drayton Valley Mini-Shoot through the provision of trophies and medals for the youth participants.<br />

Of significant mention is our involvement in the coordination of the 2017 NASP Provincial Shoot right here<br />

in Drayton Valley in partnership with the Brazeau Bowbenders and AHEIA. This shoot saw over 1000+ youth<br />

archers participate in the 4 day event held within the WellHouse Supply building. It was an amazing event!<br />

Drayton Valley is extremely proud to be one of the most involved and recognized NASP communities in Alberta.<br />

Since its inception our Chapter has committed in excess of $150,000 toward the NASP program. It is our<br />

greatest hope that this program brings a new level of enjoyment to those students who may not have had the<br />

chance to shoot target archery, and that our local youth’s participation in the program may spark an enjoyment<br />

for the outdoors and all that it has to offer! Our goal is that this opportunity will impact children for years to<br />

come and raise awareness for Safari Club International and its educational efforts. The NASP Program is a great<br />

addition to our educational system and we hope it brings great enjoyment to all involved!<br />

In partnership with other Alberta SCI Chapters we were also very proud to be a part of the Alberta Hunter<br />

Harvest initiative, supplying food banks and Alberta’s less fortunate with 8500 pounds of wild game venison.<br />

Over the past year our conservation efforts have focused on the collaring of cougars within local WMUs to<br />

study their ranges and mortality levels. We also aided in the fight against the closure of grizzly bear hunting in<br />

British Columbia.<br />

To you, our members and supporters we thank you for your many contributions. It is your commitment and<br />

support of the SCI Drayton Valley Chapter that has contributed to the accomplishments that have been achieved.<br />

If you are not yet a member of SCI, please do consider joining SCI tonight to help the only organization that will<br />

protect your freedom to hunt.<br />

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9TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING<br />

BANQUET HIGHLIGHTS<br />

The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter hosted a world class<br />

banquet this past September offering guests a variety<br />

of trips from all over the world, raffles and an extensive<br />

silent auction. We always enjoying hosting this annual<br />

event and appreciate the support we receive from<br />

our chapter members and local community.<br />

Chapter Board of Directors<br />

Jayson Ness, Bill Davie, Rob Kubicek, Kara Westerlund,<br />

Dann Klammer, Coby Mahan, Eric Moland<br />

(missing from photo – Everett Ness, Barb Bowen)<br />

The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter Board of<br />

Directors extend a special thank you to the<br />

volunteers who worked tirelessly toward the<br />

banquets success:<br />

Adrienne Zenko<br />

Brittany Moland<br />

Cabelas Windemere<br />

Dana Kubicek<br />

Elisha Reid<br />

Emma Rob<br />

Jason Ofner<br />

Jason St. Michael<br />

JP Zenko<br />

Larry Holinaty<br />

Len Westerlund<br />

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Lorna Holinaty<br />

Marc Gresslar<br />

Mason Kuhn<br />

Ron Klammer<br />

Samantha Geurtin<br />

Servus Credit Union<br />

Shannon Davie<br />

Shawn Cameron<br />

Shirley Mahan<br />

Sue Moland<br />

Join SCI Today!!!<br />

www.scidraytonvalley.com | www.sci-canada.ca


THANK YOU<br />

ALL ONCE AGAIN!<br />

We look forward to seeing you at our<br />

<strong>2018</strong> Call of The Wild<br />

Banquet on September 15th!<br />

Secure your Banquet Tickets in advance<br />

by calling Coby at 780-542-7864.<br />

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SCI - DRAYTON VALLEY CHAPTER<br />

WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS SINCERE<br />

APPRECIATION AND THANKS<br />

TO OUR BANQUET DONORS:<br />

BRANDON BAILEY<br />

FINE ART<br />

Live Auction<br />

DIAMOND SPONSORS ($5,000 +)<br />

Telford<br />

Live Auction<br />

D&L<br />

Outfitters<br />

Live Auction<br />

Bag, Beer<br />

& Bone Bundle<br />

Live Auction<br />

Live<br />

Auction<br />

A full service hunting outfitter with everything Texas has to offer!<br />

PLATINUM SPONSORS ($2,500 - $4,999)<br />

Live Auction<br />

Live Auction<br />

Live Auction<br />

wes@huntdoublediamond.com<br />

www.huntdoublediamond.com<br />

Cauldron<br />

Floor Raffle<br />

& Mystery<br />

Back Pack<br />

Del Bredeson<br />

Live Auction<br />

Floor<br />

Raffle<br />

GOLD SPONSORS ($1,000 - $2,499)<br />

Arctic Spas<br />

(Thorsby)<br />

Massage Chair<br />

Bundle<br />

Cabela`s Skeet Shoot<br />

Bare Necessities Bundle<br />

Bag, Beer & Bone Bundle<br />

Silent Auction<br />

BC Sportfishing<br />

Group<br />

Live Auction &<br />

Floor Raffle<br />

CJ Metal<br />

Erectors Ltd.<br />

Money Purse<br />

Bundle<br />

Custom Gun<br />

Painting<br />

Feature Drink & 5 Gun Raffle<br />

Live Auction<br />

$50 Gun and Floor Raffle<br />

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THANK YOU<br />

AHEIA<br />

Silent Auction<br />

Anytime Fitness<br />

Silent Auction<br />

Bob's Custom<br />

Knives & Sheathes<br />

Silent Auction<br />

SILVER SPONSORS ($500 - $999)<br />

Flower Farm<br />

Decor<br />

Hayduk Picker Service<br />

5 Guns Raffle<br />

Len-Car<br />

Silent Auction<br />

Shirley Mahan,<br />

Brazeau County<br />

Councillor<br />

5 Guns Raffle<br />

Stitches & Dreams<br />

Silent Auction<br />

Top Notch<br />

5 Gun Raffle<br />

Trails End<br />

Taxidermy<br />

Taxidermy Certificates<br />

Westerlunds<br />

Oilfield Services<br />

5 Guns Raffle<br />

Polard Insulation<br />

Floor Raffle<br />

Apex Monarch<br />

Silent Auction<br />

Blackwater Operations<br />

Cock-A-Doodle-Doo Raffle<br />

DV Rentals<br />

Silent Auction<br />

BRONZE SPONSORS ($0 - $499)<br />

Getzinger's Autobody<br />

Silent Auction<br />

Hunters Path<br />

Silent Auction<br />

Les Ohlhauser<br />

Silent Auction<br />

Mixers<br />

Live Auction<br />

Wine Sponsor<br />

Mr. Mikes<br />

Wine & Dine Bundle<br />

Thriving with Sandi<br />

Silent Auction<br />

Your Choice<br />

Embroidery<br />

Silent Auction<br />

If we have missed listing a donor please accept our apology. We would ask that you<br />

please let us know so that we can ensure to include you in future publications.<br />

Please join us for the SCI Drayton Valley Chapter<br />

ANNUAL GENERAL<br />

MEETING<br />

April 10, <strong>2018</strong> - 7:00pm<br />

at Violet Grove Community Hall


SCI <strong>2018</strong> CONVENTION<br />

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA<br />

SCI Drayton Valley Chapter representatives attendance<br />

at the annual convention is critical to our chapters<br />

success. Presence at the convention has allowed us<br />

the opportunity to create lasting relationships with<br />

numerous outfitters and SCI Representatives from<br />

around the world. Our presence at convention, along<br />

with the recognition we have received over the years<br />

has resulted in our chapter being known and respected<br />

on an international scale.<br />

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Chapter representatives were able to solidify some<br />

wonderful outdoor opportunities which will be<br />

featured at our 10th Annual Call of the Wild fundraiser<br />

on September 15, <strong>2018</strong>.


<strong>2018</strong> SCI - Drayton Valley Chapter<br />

Call of The Wild<br />

10 th Annual Fundraising Banquet<br />

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, <strong>2018</strong><br />

MacKenzie Conference Centre, Drayton Valley, Alberta<br />

Doors Open at 4:30pm * Dinner at 7:00pm * Gun & Floor Raffles Commence at 4:30pm<br />

PRELIMINARY HIGHLIGHTS: With the Call of The Wild fundraising banquet fast approaching<br />

we are pleased to give you a preliminary overview of the incredible local and international<br />

outdoor adventures and merchandise that will be available at the banquet:<br />

Telford<br />

ALASKA’S D&L OUTFITTERS<br />

10 Day Dall Sheep Hunt for 1 Hunter<br />

www.alaska-d-l-outfitters.com<br />

BRANDON<br />

BAILEY<br />

Original Painting<br />

www.bbaileyart.com<br />

DOUBLE DIAMOND OUTFITTERS<br />

Texas Exotic Ranch Hunt<br />

www.huntdoublediamond.com<br />

JOSHUA SPIES<br />

Giclee<br />

www.joshuaspies.com<br />

TELFORD HUNTING<br />

5 Day Red Stag Hunt for<br />

1 Hunter and 1 Non-Hunter<br />

www.flyfishhunt.co.nz<br />

TWIN ANCHORS<br />

House Boat<br />

www.twinanchors.com<br />

DAKOTA OUTFITTERS<br />

Whitetail Deer Hunt For 1 Hunter<br />

www.DakotaOutfittersLLC.com<br />

MITCH STRASIA<br />

Custom Knife<br />

www.strasiaknives.com<br />

Watch for further details about our<br />

September 15 th banquet offerings in our<br />

September issue of Hunters Edge!<br />

WOW SAFARIS<br />

South Africa Safari for 4 Hunters<br />

www.wowafrica.com<br />

To secure your banquet tickets please contact Coby Mahan at 780-542-7864.<br />

$100 each (tables of 8 or 10 available)<br />

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SUMMER<br />

CamP<br />

Out<br />

We welcome all Chapter members and their<br />

families to participate in our 8th Annual<br />

Summer Camp Out!<br />

June 14-15, <strong>2018</strong><br />

At the Brazeau BowBenders Archery Range<br />

There is lots of room for campers<br />

Please contact Coby Mahan at 780-542-7864<br />

to register for this fun event.<br />

There will be opportunities for some great<br />

outdoor fun, a chance to walk the 3D archery<br />

range, and loads of activities and prizes for<br />

everyone…not to mention the chance for some<br />

great conversation!<br />

Hope to see you there!


Roast Pheasant<br />

with white wine & charlotte potatoes<br />

INGREDIENTS<br />

• Sea salt and black pepper<br />

• 2 pheasants (young hens are best)<br />

• Olive oil<br />

• 1 pack (100g or 31⁄2oz) pancetta lardons<br />

• 1 red onion, peeled and cut into thin rings<br />

• 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped into slithers<br />

• 2 juniper berries crushed with a few black peppercorns<br />

• 700g (241⁄2oz) charlotte potatoes, cut diagonally into 3 pieces<br />

• 6 rashers pancetta or streaky bacon<br />

• 2 large glasses rosé wine (or leftover sparkling pink prosecco)<br />

SERVES 4<br />

DIRECTIONS<br />

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.. Salt and pepper the pheasants. In the bottom of a large, cast-iron casserole,<br />

heat a glug of olive oil and brown the pheasants all over. Set aside. Tip in the lardons and fry until nearly<br />

crisp on a high heat. Add the onion, turn the heat down and cook for a few minutes, stirring continuously<br />

until soft. Add the garlic, a small scatter of sea salt, crushed juniper berries and peppercorns and cook for a<br />

further minute. Add the potatoes and stir it all together.<br />

Sit the pheasants on top and cover the breasts with the pancetta rashers or bacon. Heat the wine and pour<br />

it over. Put the lid on and place in the oven for 45 mins to an hour.<br />

PO Box 241183, Anchorage, Alaska 99824<br />

907-522-4173 | frankdanford@gci.net<br />

www.alaska-d-l-outfitters.com<br />

5611B - 58 Street<br />

Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R5<br />

780-621-0100<br />

“Airbrushing at it’s finest”<br />

www.wowafrica.com<br />

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FISHING DOCK<br />

We are patiently awaiting spring and the reopening of the Fishing Dock. Preparations are<br />

already being made to ensure that we can welcome as many guests, if not more, than last<br />

year! In order to meet the needs of all of our user groups, we are looking for volunteers<br />

to assist us this summer.<br />

If you are interested in contributing some of your time at the dock, please contact Eric<br />

Moland, Board of Director Dock Coordinator at 780-915-0035 or 780-542-7775 as this<br />

will help to create a volunteer list that can be accessed once the dock opens. As an SCI<br />

member you can see first hand the difference your membership makes upon the lives of<br />

our community members.<br />

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2017<br />

<strong>2018</strong><br />

BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />

OUR MISSION<br />

We are a society of avid hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who<br />

are dedicated to promoting responsible use of our natural<br />

resources.<br />

We care about hunting, fishing, wildlife and outdoor experiences<br />

within the natural environment we all live in and enjoy.<br />

We are passionate about protecting and conserving the<br />

outdoors and its resources for generations to come.<br />

Through our parent organization - Safari Club International -<br />

we promote and present a number of wildlife conservation and<br />

humanitarian efforts within our community, and support Safari<br />

Club International in their endeavors toward ensuring hunting<br />

rights are protected worldwide.<br />

Coby Mahan<br />

President<br />

Bill Davie<br />

Vice President<br />

Dann Klammer<br />

Humanitarian Chair/Treasurer<br />

Rob Kubicek<br />

Director<br />

Jayson Ness<br />

Director<br />

Eric Moland<br />

Director/Conservation Chair<br />

Everett Ness<br />

Director/Hunter Training Chair<br />

Barb Bowen<br />

Director/Membership Chair<br />

Kara Westerlund<br />

Secretary<br />

SCI - Drayton Valley Chapter<br />

Coby Mahan, President<br />

Box 6534 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R9<br />

Phone: 780.542.7864 | Email: pcmahan@gmail.com<br />

www.scidraytonvalley.com<br />

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MEMBERSHIP<br />

We know that the strength of our chapter is held in the membership that you maintain. We thank you<br />

for your support. An active membership provides you with this newsletter along with SCI International<br />

publications which both keep you up to date on the world of SCI, and provide input and stories about<br />

local and international efforts that your membership is supporting. Should you not be receiving your<br />

mail from SCI International please contact Barb Bowen at 780-542-1379 or babowen1@yahoo.com.<br />

You should receive your literature within two months of signing up. We are requesting of our members<br />

to provide us with their email addresses so that we can develop an email distribution group to keep our<br />

members informed of meetings and events that all Chapter members are welcome to attend. You can<br />

share this with us by sending us an email at board@scidraytonvalley.com. Thank you for your support<br />

and for being part of a local volunteer effort that is dedicated to creating memorable outdoor memories<br />

for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. If you are aware of a potential new or renewing member,<br />

please encourage them to join by simply filling out the renewal form included here and send it to the<br />

following address:<br />

SCI Drayton Valley Chapter<br />

Box 6534, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R9<br />

pcmahan@gmail.com<br />

WELCOME<br />

to our new members...<br />

Troy Monea<br />

Lee Mews<br />

Dallas Liknes<br />

Richard Chambers<br />

Cecile Shewfelt<br />

Trevor Schneider<br />

James Sandham<br />

Bruce Wall<br />

Curtis Boyle<br />

Corrine Boyle<br />

Greg Boucher<br />

Daniel Adair<br />

Randy VanKommer<br />

Cyrus Pischke<br />

Join<br />

RenewToday<br />

Term<br />

SCI Chapter<br />

1 Year (hard copy) $65 $25<br />

1 Year (electronic) $35 $25<br />

3 Year (hard copy) $150 $50<br />

3 Year (electronic) $90 $60<br />

Life $1500 $500<br />

Mr. Mrs. Ms.<br />

Address:<br />

City:<br />

Phone:<br />

Email:<br />

Postal Code:<br />

Cheque: (SCI DRAYTON VALLEY CHAPTER)<br />

Our strength as a chapter is rooted in our membership and<br />

SCI Drayton Valley is honored to welcome you as new members.<br />

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Join SCI Today!!!<br />

www.scidraytonvalley.com<br />

www.sci-canada.com


Office: 780-542-6534 | Fax: 780-542-4534<br />

E-mail: karweld@telus.net<br />

5206 - 62nd Street<br />

Box 6655, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S1<br />

www.karachwelding.com<br />

GREG HARTMAN<br />

ph: 780-514-3380<br />

fax: 780-514-3381<br />

Box 5341<br />

Drayton Valley, AB<br />

T7A 1R5<br />

machine & welding ltd.<br />

5428 - Industrial Rd.<br />

e-mail: bwmw@telus.net<br />

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS<br />

We are pleased to provide the opportunity for you to promote your<br />

business and to share items you might want to sell. Costs are based on<br />

two issues per year:<br />

Business Card $50<br />

¼ page $100<br />

½ page $200<br />

Full Page $400<br />

Front Inside or<br />

Back Inside/Outside $500<br />

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