AHAMO ARCHERY CLUB October 8, 2001 October 2001 Newsletter CLUB OFFICERS President: Jim Chandler (537-8058) Vice President: Bill Lewis (498-9364) Secretary: Dave Wise (498-0186) Treasurer: Dave Holthouse (291-0211) Trustees: Bill Rhoades (932-0417) Ed Rebarich (345-7608) Sergeant at Arms: Mike Vandeman (332-4625) News Editor: Lee Pereksta (592-3856) 3D Coordinator: Tom Riddle (596-9360) Indoor range phone (734-7272)
Key Dates to Remember
Tuesdays Indoor leagues, 7:00 Nov 5 Club meeting, 7:00 Indoor range Nov 10, 11 Indoor 3D Workparty at 3:00 on Sat Registration 6 pm to 9 pm Sat, 8 am to 12 pm Sun
October Club Meeting
The October meeting was attended by 11 members. We discussed a potential lawsuit against FAST, the upcoming November indoor 3D, and miscellaneous other items.
New Members
There was one new member voted in at the club meeting, Jeff Schiernbeck. Welcome to the Ahamo Archery Club.
November 3D Shoot
Our next 3D will be on November 10 and 11 at the indoor range. We decided to make it a 2 day shoot. Note that on prior schedules it shows as a 1 day shoot.
We will have a workparty to set up on Saturday November 10th at 3:00. As soon as the range is set up members can begin shooting. The official registration time will be from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturday, and from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday. Note that the shoot is being held during rifle season. This will give you the opportunity to check your settings before going out again. If you happen to hunt Giffords which is open during rifle season - you still have time to hunt in the morning and make it to our shoot Saturday afternoon.
Hunting season News
Five members have harvested deer (that I know of) as of this newsletter. Congratulations go out to the successful hunters. Two of our members harvested bucks, John Terfone got a nice 4x3 and Jim Chandler a 3x2 1/2 (you needed to be there).The following is the start of (hopefully) a long list of success's that will be in this column by the end of the year. 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.
Ahamo 2001 Successful Hunters
John Terfone 4x3 Jim Chandler 3x2 Jim Johnson doe (bonus tag) Lee Pereksta doe (bonus tag) Dick Sousa doe (bonus tag)
3D Coordinator Wanted
We are starting to plan for 2002. Tom Riddle has done a good job as our 2001 3D coordinator and will be retiring from that position at the end of the year. We need to start thinking about who will be the 3D coordinator in 2002. If you have ever thought about what could be changed to make our shoots better or run smoother this is a golden opportunity to put those ideas to work. Please see Jim Chandler or one of the other officers if you want to volunteer - or even to talk about it if you need more information on what that job consists of. Note also that the 3D coordinator does not pay dues for the year he is in office.
Big Buck Contest
This is another reminder to bring your 2001 antlers down to a club meeting if you want them measured for the big buck contest. Ahamo gives deer awards out for all deer harvested, and also an award for the biggest rack each year. Bringing your rack down will also give you a chance to show off your antlers to other members.
More News on FAST
Bill Lewis reported at the club meeting that there are still some outstanding issues to be resolved regarding the FAST shoot. FAST did not sell enough of the house raffle tickets to fulfill their obligation and hold the raffle, so they canceled the house raffle. They were supposed to return all of the money but have not yet done so. If you remember, these were $100 tickets. Bill has been discussing this with an investigator for the state of Nebraska to see where we stand on this issue.
In addition, Bill has not been able to verify that the 4 wheeler from the raffle that was completed was actually delivered to a winner. FAST has not given Bill the name of an actual winner for that Raffle, even though the drawing was held and a winner drawn.
To further complicate things, we have a signed contract from FAST that we found states that we should have received a set of targets (as should the other clubs) from the shoot.
Bill has discussed this with a lawyer but there is still a lot of uncertainty of what we could accomplish with a lawsuit. For now, we will not be pursuing going forward with one. If you have any thoughts about this situation, please discuss it with Bill or one of the club officers.
Chronic Wasting Disease
The following is from the Nebraska Game and Parks Web Page.
What is Chronic Wasting Disease?
Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as CWD, is a spongiform disease of mule deer, white-tailed deer and elk. It has been identified in wild deer and elk in Northeastern Colorado, Southeastern Wyoming and Southwestern Nebraska. Six captive game farm elk in Nebraska have been found to have contracted CWD. Only one wild mule deer has been diagnosed with CWD. The disease causes damage to portions of the brain of the infected animals.
Affected animals show progressive loss of body condition, behavioral changes, excessive salivation, increased drinking and urination, depression and eventual death. The disease cannot be identified unless the brain of the animal is tested for signs of infection. The pathogen that causes the disease has not been positively identified but it is suspected that a new disease agent, called a prion, is the causative agent.
Where is it Found?
The distribution of CWD in wild deer and elk is currently restricted to Northeastern Colorado, Southeastern Wyoming and Southwestern Nebraska. The disease has been identified in captive cervid herds in Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Montana and Canada. In the wild, the disease primarily affects deer. However, several wild elk in Colorado and Wyoming and one wild deer in Nebraska have been diagnosed with CWD. Some captive herds of both deer and elk have been found to have the disease.
How Common is it?
Chronic wasting disease is relatively rare. In Colorado and Wyoming less then 5% of the wild deer and less than 1% of the wild elk in the area where the disease has been identified have been found with CWD. Although the disease does not appear to be common, the number of confirmed cases has increased in the past few years. This can be largely explained by the dissemination of knowledge about the disease and increased surveillance for its occurrence.
How is it Transmitted?
Neither the agent causing chronic wasting disease nor its mode of transmission has been identified. Experimental and circumstantial evidence suggests infected deer and elk probably transmit the disease through animal-to-animal contact and/or contamination of food or water sources with saliva, urine, and/or feces. Chronic wasting disease seems more likely to occur in areas where deer or elk are crowded or where they congregate at man-made feed and water stations. Artificial feeding of deer and elk may compound the problem.
Is it Transmissible to Humans?
According to experts and public health officials, there is no evidence that CWD can be transmitted to humans or to animals other than deer and elk. As a general precaution, however, it is a good idea for people to avoid contact with any wild animal that appears sick. Additionally, it is always recommended that hunters wear rubber gloves while dressing out and handling the carcass of any harvested wildlife. It is also recommended that hunters do not eat or handle the brain or spinal cord of any harvested deer or elk.
Is the Disease Transmissible to Domestic Livestock?
According to experts, there is no evidence that CWD can be transmitted to domestic livestock. Chronic wasting disease is similar in some respects to two livestock diseases: scrapie which affects domestic sheep and goats worldwide and has been recognized for more than 200 years; and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad-cow disease, which is a more recent disease of cattle in the Europe. Thought there are similarities, there is no evidence suggesting either scrapie or BSE is caused by contact with wild deer or elk or that wild deer or elk are infected by contact with domestic animals.
What Should a Person do if they see a Deer or Elk that Looks Sick, Emaciated and/or Lethargic?
Contact either the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission at a Wildlife Division Office or the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at (402) 471-2351. They will send someone to investigate. If the animal appears to have chronic wasting disease field personnel will probably euthanize it in order to confirm the presence of the disease and help prevent the spread of infection.
Can the Animal be Saved?
Veterinarians advise that nothing can be done to save deer and elk affected by chronic wasting disease. However, destroying affected individuals may help prevent the spread of infection within a herd.
Feeding affected animals may keep them alive a little longer but it will not change the ultimate outcome, death. Feeding also could increase the likelihood of transmitting the disease to other deer or elk.
What Precautions Should Hunters Take When Handling the
Carcass of a Deer or Elk?
In the rare event that an emaciated or otherwise unhealthy deer or elk is harvested, contact one of the Commission offices or the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. If the animal appears to be a chronic wasting disease suspect, the hunter will be issued a duplicate carcass tag to allow the harvest of another deer or elk. If you suspect an animal may be infected, do not shoot the animal but note the location and notify the Commission as soon as possible. If you harvest an animal, the Commission recommends that you wear rubber gloves when handling the carcass, bone out the meat instead of cutting through bone and do not use household utensils to dress out the animal.
What is the Game and Parks Commission Doing to Manage CWD?
The Commission is cooperating with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to identify and control any occurrences of CWD in captive cervid herds. We are also working with adjacent states and the U. S. Department of Agriculture to assist in identifying the range of this disease in wild deer and elk and to develop region wide plans to address a reduction in its occurrence. Additionally, the Commission collects brain samples from harvested deer and elk at check stations and has these samples tested for CWD. Since 1997, over 750 deer and 100 elk have been tested for CWD with only one positive test.
For Sale:
Lawn Mower
Ahamo’s lawn mower is still for sale. We bought it a couple of years ago and haven’t used it much. Mike Vandeman’s father tuned it up because it hadn’t been used for a while. It’s a Murray mower that we bought for $150.00. Ahamo’s asking price is $75.00. Contact Mike Vandeman at 332-4625.
Contact Mike Vandeman at 332-4625.
Officers Wanted:
Earlier in the newsletter, the office of 3D Coordinator was discussed. Not only is that position open, but all club offices are voted in each year. Some of the officers may be running for their position again, but if you would like to run for one of them please toss your name into the ring. Just discuss it with a club officer, send me an Email, or put your name in the nomination container at the indoor range. If you would like to nominate another member for an office, please discuss it with him first to be sure he or she is willing to hold that office.
I have been doing the newsletter for quite a while now - and many of the other officers have held their positions for a couple of years as well. I’m sure most would be willing to run again, but I also know none of us would feel bad if another member would like to run for our office. If you feel you can make a difference and would like to hold an office, please volunteer to run.
Newsletter Items
If you are a club member and have an item for sale, please send me the information and I’ll put it in the newsletter. I also welcome newsletter articles. My Email address is: hunterlee@MSN.com
Solunar Tables
Below are the Solunar tables for our area from the September Field and Stream magazine. I checked them against the activity tables in the World Herald and they don’t seem to match, so the World Herald must be using something else. The Solunar tables were developed by John Alden Knight and show anticipated game activity periods based on the moon in relation to the earth. Check the chart when you hunt and let me know if it works for you.
2001 Solunar Tables - Omaha Area AM AM PM PM Minor Major Minor Major Sat 15-Sep 3:59 10:14 4:24 10:44 Sun 16-Sep 4:59 11:09 5:19 11:39 Mon 17-Sep 5:54 11:59 6:09 12:29 Tue 18-Sep 6:44 12:59 7:09 1:14 Wed 19-Sep 7:39 1:29 8:09 1:54 Thr 20-Sep 8:34 2:24 9:04 2:49 Fri 21-Sep 9:29 3:19 9:59 3:44 Sat 22-Sep 10:24 4:14 10:59 4:44 Sun 23-Sep 11:24 5:14 11:54 5:39 Mon 24-Sep 11:19 6:09 12:49 6:34 Tue 25-Sep 1:09 6:59 1:21 7:24 Wed 26-Sep 1:39 7:44 1:54 8:09 Thr 27-Sep 2:24 8:29 2:39 8:54 Fri 28-Sep 3:09 9:14 3:24 9:34 Sat 29-Sep 3:49 9:54 4:04 10:14 Sun 30-Sep 4:29 10:34 4:44 10:54 Mon 01-Oct 5:09 11:09 5:19 11:29 Tue 02-Oct 5:44 11:49 5:59 12:09 Wed 03-Oct 6:24 12:34 6:44 12:54 Thr 04-Oct 7:09 1:19 7:29 1:31 Fri 05-Oct 7:54 1:44 8:24 2:09 Sat 06-Oct 8:44 2:34 9:14 2:59 Sun 07-Oct 9:39 3:29 10:09 3:54 Mon 08-Oct 10:34 4:24 11:09 4:54 Tue 09-Oct 11:34 5:24 12:09 5:54 Wed 10-Oct 12:39 6:29 1:09 6:54 Thr 11-Oct 1:23 7:19 1:29 7:49 Fri 12-Oct 2:04 8:14 2:24 8:44 Sat 13-Oct 2:59 9:04 3:14 9:34 Sun 14-Oct 3:49 9:54 4:04 10:24 Mon 15-Oct 4:39 10:44 4:54 11:09 Tue 16-Oct 5:24 11:29 5:39 11:54 Wed 17-Oct 6:09 12:24 6:34 12:54 Thr 18-Oct 7:09 1:12 7:39 1:24 Fri 19-Oct 8:04 1:54 8:34 2:19 Sat 20-Oct 8:59 2:49 9:29 3:14 Sun 21-Oct 9:59 3:49 10:29 4:14 Mon 22-Oct 10:54 4:44 11:24 5:09 Tue 23-Oct 11:49 5:39 12:19 6:04 Wed 24-Oct 12:44 6:34 1:14 6:59 Thr 25-Oct 1:19 7:19 1:29 7:39 Fri 26-Oct 1:54 7:59 2:09 8:24 Sat 27-Oct 2:39 8:39 2:49 8:59 Sun 28-Oct 2:14 8:19 2:29 8:39 Mon 29-Oct 2:54 8:54 3:04 9:19 Tue 30-Oct 3:34 9:34 3:44 9:54 Wed 31-Oct 4:09 10:14 4:24 10:34 Major periods last 2 to 3 1/3 hours Minor periods last 3/4 to 1 1/2 hours
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