AHAMO ARCHERY CLUB November 17, 2003 November 2003 Newsletter CLUB OFFICERS President: Bill Rhoades (932-0417) Vice President: Bill Lewis (498-9364) Secretary: Dave Wise (498-0186) Treasurer: Dave Holthouse (291-0211) Trustees: Ed Rebarich (345-7608) Steve Murphy (291-7554) Sergeant at Arms: Dick Sousa (592-8045) News Editor: Lee Pereksta (592-3856) 3D Coordinator: Mike Vandeman (332-4625) VP of Indoor: John Terfone (738-1692) Indoor range phone (734-7272)
Key Dates to Remember
Tuesday Nights: Indoor leagues - 7:00 November 22, 23: Indoor 300 round shoot at Ahamo December 1 7:00 Club meeting,indoor range
November Club Meeting
There were 9 members at the November meeting. We discussed the 300 round indoor shoot planned for November, the annual club Banquet, and the January Sportsman’s show.
New members:
There were no new members voted in at the November meeting.
November Shoot
There will be a 300 round indoor shoot in November. The shoot will be on November 22 and 23, and will be a combo shoot with Woods and Waters. Woods and Waters will be hosting an indoor FITA round and Ahamo will be hosting a 300 round. Our shooting lines will be at 7pm Saturday and 9am Sunday.
The weekend of the 22nd is the second weekend of Rifle Season, so bow season is on hold at that time. It will be a great opportunity to check out your sight settings, or to just practice a little with your hunting bow.
Hunting season News
The list of successful hunters is growing, but I suspect there are more than I have listed below. If you harvested a deer and your name is not in the list below, please contact me. I need to add your name to the list so that you are eligible for the end of year deer awards. I also need to know if you harvested a deer with a rack you would like measured to enter in the club’s big buck contest.
Please call Lee Pereksta at 592-3856 to report your deer or Email Lee at hunterlee@msn.com. Your name will be added to the newsletter, and you will get a deer award at the end of the year at the annual banquet.
So far there is only one deer that I know of that will be entered in the big buck contest. Dick Sousa shot a large buck the Friday before the start of rifle season. It was a large 5x5 that green scored at 144 3/8. Congratulations go out to Dick, who is leading for the Big Buck contest this year. I’m going to try to get the story of his deer for the next newsletter.
Ahamo 2003 Successful Hunters John Terfone doe John Terfone doe Lee Pereksta doe Lee Pereksta doe Mike Vandeman doe Nick Tramp 4x4 Ken Peel 4x4 Ken Peel doe Ken Peel 5x4 Joe Swanson turkey Bill Lewis 5x4 Dick Sousa 5x5
Obtaining Permission to Hunt
Dick Sousa found a good article on Obtaining Permission to hunt in a magazine, surprisingly called ‘Permission to Hunt’. The article is called Obtaining Permission to Hunt and Keeping It, by Dr. Jason Nolz.
The following steps will prove effective in starting a friendship and gaining hunting rights with some of the nicest people on earth.
I remember it like it was yesterday, opening day of pheasant season in Iowa 22 years ago. As tradition would have it my older brother and I would shove dad out of the back door a few minutes before the season opened and we would make our way to the field behind our house and have the time of our lives. As 8:00 a.m. neared, I peered out the window and saw a sight I will never forget as long as I live; hunters in the field wearing orange vests. My dad was the type to just call it quits at that and we didn’t have permission to hunt anywhere else. Not being able to go hunting in the field on opening day because someone else was hunting it, and not having permission anywhere else, we were forced to stay home.
Looking back at my memory as a 13-year-old boy and remembering my father’s explanation that since we did not own the field we didn’t control it, I know why I have asked for and received permission to hunt several thousand acres. Unless you own the land you hunt on, it is necessary to gain permission to hunt there from those that do.
The following will prove effective in starting a lifetime friendship (thus hunting rights) with some of the nicest people on earth (farmers, ranchers and landowners).
Get your foot in the door
One of my favorite activities in the late winter is going shed hunting. This is a perfect opportunity to introduce myself to different landowners. The whole idea is that you get to meet them without swinging for the fence and asking to deer hunt and it gives you an opportunity to talk without making them defensive. I believe that by establishing a friendship with the farmer your odds of attaining and keeping ground to hunt is greater. Remember that the first activity you request should be a low-level activity. Other good ones besides shed hunting are picture taking, hiking, looking for arrowheads, bird watching, etc. After the activity I stop back to the house before leaving and tell them sincerely how I enjoyed and appreciated it.
Ask Permission to Hunt Small Game
Before saying goodbye, make mention that in the fall you would be interested in hunting squirrels (for example). Again this is a relatively low risk question and chances are the answer will be yes. The idea here is to get the feel if the landowner is open for hunting and to pick an activity that allows you to speak to the farmer on different occasions to establish a friendship. Trapping pocked gophers or other rodents is also a great way to stay in contact with the farmer as is offering to mushroom hunt and give them mushrooms. Requesting these activities makes it easy for the farmer to say yes.
Return With a Gift of Appreciation
You may get the impression a gift is out of line, however it is not. After you get the permission to small game hunt, it’s time to show appreciation. I knock on the door and say I had an abundance of the game that I was hunting and thought of you (the landowner). I hope you enjoy it. There are only three options in my book that qualify as gifts. The world’s best type is a large bag of fish fillets. I give the farmers walleye, crappies or bluegills. Second is smoked turkey, fish or pheasant and last, but not least, is processed deer sausage or jerky. Avid outdoorsmen and women often take for granted the delicacy of their harvest and the time and energy it would take for the average person to get it. You may be surprised how much people appreciate these gifts. Canned hams, turkeys, and money are not recommended.
Return to Hunt Small Game and Pop the Question
When you return to hunt squirrels and ask again for permission, a roll of deer sausage in your hand isn’t a bad idea. When your hunt is done, always stop back to the house and offer them part of your game. (Of course you clean it first). Now is the time for the big question. “Would you mind if I hunted deer with a bow this fall?” I would highly suggest if you are a gun hunter to ask first about bowhunting because it is a less invasive question than gun hunting. If you get a yes answer your relationship has began.
Working Relationship
Make an effort to keep the landowner informed as to your progress and that you are in constant appreciation. Never take for granted that fields can be driven in, gates can be parked in front of, trees can be trimmed, etc. If you have time, ask the farmer if he ever needs help doing anything and don’t forget to keep pouring on the fish. A farmer-hunter relationship is like a marriage. You need to communicate. I would highly suggest that if you find something they like (i.e. fish) treat them with that gift often. The more you stay in consistent contact, the better your chances of having a place to hunt for possibly a lifetime. If this seems like too much work, ask yourself how much money, time and commitment it would take to own it. The following is a list of common mistakes that cost hunters their hunting rights.
Never: Drive in a farmer’s field without permission. Drive in a field when it is wet or muddy. Bring guests without permission. Get the landowners involved in disputes between two hunters with permission. Claim that you have sole rights. Assume you have permission after a season ends for any species. Brag or tell others about where you hunt. Litter.
Newsletter Items
If you are a club member and have an item for sale, send me the information to put in the newsletter. Also, if you have an interesting deer story or any archery tips you would like to share with club members please send them to me for the newsletter.
My Email address is: hunterlee@MSN.com
For Sale:
1 dozen 3-28 ACC’s. Uncut with 2 dozen nibs. 1 dozen of the nibs are 100 grain, the other are variable weight that can be adjusted for the weight wanted. $100.00 - Mike Vandeman 402 332-4625.
Wanted:
John Terfone is looking for a cheap 35/45 pound recurve bow that a youngster can use as a starter bow. If you have one you would like to sell, please contact John at 738-1692.
New Candy Machine:
The club has a new candy machine at the indoor range. The old one gave out, and we found a new one.
2004 Officer Elections
As we approach 2004, we need to start thinking about club officers for next year. All board positions are open. If you know someone you think might be a good fit in one of the board positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Newsletter editor, sergeant at arms), let a current board member know. That also includes yourself - if you think you would like to run for an office.
Annual Club Banquet:
It’s time to start thinking about the Ahamo Annual Club Banquet. Dave Wise is checking locations and prices, and we should have something in the December Newsletter with information on the place and food selections. Be watching for it.
Sportsman's Show:
Bill Lewis reported that help is needed for the January Sportsman's show. It will be on January 16, 17, and 18 at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs. Contact Dave Hauge at 571-3008 if you would like to help.
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