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SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

P.O. BOX 600155SAN DIEGO, CA 92160

E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.sandiegosci.org

SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2009-2010

PRESIDENTGERRY FAUST 858-674-2400 BUS

858-485-1925 FAX VICE PRESIDENT/SPECIAL PROJECTSJOHN EHLERS VICE PRESIDENT/AUCTION 2010DENNIS KERR 619-993-9030 CELL TREASURERLYNN SMITH 619-462-2708 RES/FAX

619-318-7658 CELL SECRETARYSUSAN BOWERS 760-726-3346 RES

760-726-7749 FAX EDUCATION/ PRIDEBARBARA DEGRAW 760-765-0759 RES

858-539-9925 CELL LEGISLATIVEBILL MC ILWEE 619-443-0677 RES MEETINGSBOB PETRALIA 619-647-3333 CELL MEMBERSHIPACE BLACKBURN 858-722-1075 CELL

858-956-2818 FAX SPECIAL EVENTSMIKE MALINAUSKAS 323-620-6732 CELL PAST PRESIDENT/NOMINATINGINGRID POOLE 619-222-5344 BUS

619-222-5897 FAX SABLES REPBARBARA DEGRAW 760-765-0759 RES

PAST PRESIDENTS

Roger Ballard

Ron Wade

Ingrid Poole

Mike O’Haver

Bill Poole

Mike Rogers, Sr.

Dick Ellerton

Wilt Williams

Ken Lehtola

Jack Mitchel

Al Logan

Mike O’Haver

John Ehlers

Ron Wade

Charles Cook

Ron Provience

Chip Goodwin

John Belus

Mike Rogers, Jr.

John Jennings, III

Jim Dodd

Pete Traphagen

Ingrid Poole

January 20-23, 2010 SCI Annual Convention, Reno, NV January 22, 2010 Chapter Cocktail Party

Peppermill Hotel, Reno, NV February 27, 2010 Auction 2010: Protecting Our Legacy

Rancho Bernardo InnDoors open at 3:00 PM

March 17, 2010 Tony Hendy of Raahauge’s Pheasant ClubTom Ham’s Lighthouse

March 21, 2010 Youth Pheasant Hunt Contact Barbara DeGraw at [email protected]

April 21, 2010 Mike Malinauskas from Gaucho SafarisTom Ham’s Lighthouse

May, 2010 No Dinner Meeting May 1, 2010 Ladies Shoot at Project 2000 in El Cajon June, 2010 No Dinner Meeting July 21, 2010 Chapter Annual Dinner Meeting For updates see www.sandiegosci.org

President’s Page / Gerry Faust . . . . . . . . 3Bronze Medal Hog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6Duck and Dove with Sinalopato Duck Club. . 7 - 8Montana Whitetail Deer Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . 9Chapter Christmas Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9My Son’s First Hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Special Events Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11SCIF Education Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Education/Pride Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Message From Your Auction 2010 Chair . . . . 13Auction 2010 Chapter Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Auction 2010 Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 17Special Auction Drawing Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Our Fine Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 22Bulletin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Membership Application Form. . . . . . . . . . 24

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By Gerry Faust, San Diego Chapter President I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and are ready for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. 2010 is going to be a great year for the Chapter and we have many exciting events planned. They all start with our Auction 2010. This is going to be a fun and exciting evening with a growing list of great hunts and trips, guns, jewelry, art and much more waiting for you at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. With funds raised at Auction 2010, we will continue our important work protecting our hunting heritage, supporting conservation, outdoor education, youth programs and humanitarian work, including major commitments to the Wounded Warriors program. We want you to join us as we fulfill our Mission to be first for hunters. There are many ways you can be a part of this exciting year for the San Diego Chapter.

1. Make your reservations today to join us at Auction 2010.

2. Invite your hunting friends to join our chapter and attend Auction 2010.

3. Donate to the Auction and/or help us find guides, outfitters and others to donate.

4. Volunteer to help with one of our Chapter projects.

5. Join us to tell your story, learn about hunting and conservation or just to have a great time at the Chapter dinners, trophy room tours, barbecues and other events.

6. Bring your children or grand-children to one of the Youth Hunts.

It’s going to be a fun, exciting and productive 2010. Get started now and be a part of this year’s success with the San Diego Chapter of SCI.

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IT’S TIME FOR NEW MEMBERS We are making it easy and profitable for you to invite other hunters to join the San Diego Chapter, SCI HERE’S THE DEAL: Invite friends or acquaintances to join the San Diego Chapter and for each new member you bring in you will receive 5 drawing tickets for Auction 2010 and one entry into a special “sponsor’s” drawing. For the new members, we will waive the $50 Chapter initiation fee and give them 15 of those $5 drawing tickets. And, we will enter them in a special “New Members” drawing. They only pay $55 for their National membership and $25 for their chapter membership fees. If your friend is already a National SCI member, a new chapter membership is only $25 and they still get the drawing tickets and entry into the special drawing. So, talk to people now and call Membership Chair Ace Blackburn at 858-722-1075 or go to the Chapter Website. Follow the directions to get the forms, sign up your friends and collect your rewards at Auction 2010.

Bronze Medal Hogwere put away. It was a 250-mile drive from my home in Fallbrook, so it was nice to spend an hour just relaxing. As events turned out, it was to be the only time we would take it easy that weekend. We started a little before 6 PM. Four hunters piled into one four-door Dodge truck. Being polite, I took the middle of the back seat. “I want you guys to have first shot at a pig,” I told them. Somewhere a book on hunting has to tell you the correct number of hunters for different types of hunts. Elk hunting in Colorado there never seems to be enough hunters for a good drive. In Africa PH’s advertise 2x1. On this trip I believed that finding pigs for all four of us would be a challenge. Ten minutes out of camp, Ethan drove over a ridge below a barley field which was serving as a smorgasbord for a number of pigs, just like in the fish and game pictures. After sizing up the situation, Ethan backed down the hill out of sight. He then took the long way around the barley field, out of sight of the pigs, and dropped us off downwind from the herd. “Hike over the hill and then get as close as you

can,” he told us. “When I hear you start shooting I will catch up with you.” As we started over the hill I could see the excitement on their faces. I have taken a number of pigs; my friends were looking to fill their tags for the first time. This does not mean serious effort had not been given. Three of us, me included, are refugees of Wilderness Unlimited. In short, we like to hunt and are willing to put out the effort to make it a quality experience in the field. As we came over the hill and within view I could see a number of young spotted pigs and three that were suitable to take. Four hunters, three pigs, someone is going to get left out.

By Stan Snyder I have hunted on the Twisselman Ranch on two different occasions; each day of every hunt I have seen pigs, nice pigs. On every trip all hunters went home with a wild hog. Twisselman Ranch is a beautiful 80,000 acre ranch about 35 miles east of Santa Margarita on Highway 58. During business hours it serves as a working cattle ranch. For pleasure it takes in hunters for wild boar and Tule elk. The price of the hunt, $500, includes the use of ranch cabins. They are clean, comfortable and provide a suitable place to cook and re-coop for the next day. Since the nearest town is nearly 40 miles one way, a stay on the ranch is mandatory for me. In my three visits Ethan and his uncle, Andrew, have guided me, my brother and friends on successful pig hunts. They are country friendly, and as long as I have been with them, good at what they do. Ethan and Andrew grew up on the ranch and know the habits of the pigs well. This trip I was hunting with friends from the sheriff’s department and district attorney’s office. We arrived on a Thursday afternoon. Gear and food

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in blood, but he wore it as a sign of a successful hunt rather than a stain that needed to be washed away. Ed was rubbing the dogs ears, “Good doggie, good doggie” he said over and over. Ed was so happy I wondered if he was going to give the dog a big kiss. However, I never saw any pig blood on Ed’s lips. Ethan told Don and I to be ready at 5:45 AM. Ed and Greg went to the cooler to skin the hogs while Don and I had a cold one. I learned that during the shootout, Don had not pulled the trigger. While everyone missed, any outfitter would have been happy to give their client the opportunity we had. I let it be known that one chance like that is all most guides will guarantee their clients on a weekend hunt. Don may have missed his. The next day started early just as Ethan had promised. Andrew also showed up to start the hunt. Don and I were put in separate trucks. Ed went with Don while Greg went as an extra pair of eyes for me. We circled around different hot spots (on an 80,000 acre ranch there can be a few) and then settled on a hill top to glass the area. I am always looking for good hunting partners. Hemingway had good hunting partners. They shared with him juicy stories over the camp fire, sometimes even about hunting. Hemingway then added a little sex, a little death in the afternoon and hola, a best seller. Hunting with law enforcement professionals I hear many good stories, I just have to wait until the grand jury indictment is unsealed before I can write about them. I was enjoying this trip as much as I had any hunting trip. This was my first time in the field since elk hunting in Utah the previous October. With two pigs in the bag, for my partners no less, I felt this had already been a great outing. I had a good breakfast in my stomach, cool crisp morning, sun at my back; what could interrupt this moment? Neither Andrew nor I saw the pig at about a quarter of a mile away; he was out of my peripheral view, and would have been even more difficult to see when I had my eyes closed taking a nap. Greg spotted him first. Twisselman ranch straddles the Diablo Mountains.

I told them what I saw. I knew they could see what I did, but buck fever can interrupt normal functions of the thought process. I told them to go up and take shots at the three big ones and I would stay back. Off they went with some direction on how the stalk was to take place, or at least with some plan made on the fly. My three friends spread out for their final approach to the pigs. I should have given them more advice; they stopped too soon. Ethan had put us in a good spot for a stalk. The wind was in our face. I have been on pigs hunts where, if the wind is right, you can get real close. On the first hunt with Ethan five years prior he stalked to about ten yards of some sows feeding. There was no intention to shoot on that occasion as the sows also had piglets, but it is always fun to test your skills. Today I should have told them to keep moving as long as the pigs did not alert. In short they got as close as their excitement and anticipation would let them. The pigs were probably 125 yards away when they started shooting. Ed and Greg emptied their magazine, but only succeeded in stirring up dirt. I chipped in with a couple of shots, but still no bacon. Difficult to tell just exactly what the problem was. However, for the past year hunters have been required to use copper bullets when hunting this area. A review of ballistic tables did not indicate that much of a difference, but in the field results did. With all of the shooting the pigs still did not immediately leave, like a coyote or deer would. They must have believed we were amateurs and who is to say they were wrong. Hearing the shooting Ethan arrived, only he found us reloading instead of taking pictures. Ed and Greg jumped in the truck with Ethan while Don and I went with Andrew, who had arrived to assist. While Andrew made a best guess at where the pigs went for cover, Ethan went a different direction. Ethan was able to get Ed and Greg on another stalk. With the help of Ethan’s dog, Ed and Greg both bagged hogs. Back at the ranch house Ed and Greg were smiling over their take, still in the back of the truck. Ethan’s dog was also smiling, like he knew he was part of the successful hunt, in that the dog kept the pigs from going over the hill, again. The dogs face was covered

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finally putting a tag on the trophy wild boar I had been hunting for over ten years. But just the same it was more Greg’s pig than my kill. Mike O’Haver did the measurements for me. Official SCI measurement listed the tusks at 18 5/16 inches, big enough for a bronze medal. As the sun was going down on the second day Don finally pulled the tripper on a nice suckling pig (after passing up another shot). Not the biggest, but probably the best eating, and the whole thing would fit in the oven. The last evening on the ranch we spent sharing a beer, the experience, and planning hunts for years to come. Everyone was happy, but sad that this one had come to an end.

The San Andres fault line runs through it. As such it is not a flat place to hunt. Andrew expeditiously sized up the speed and travel of the hog. The pig went behind one hill and we drove behind another. Andrew’s estimation on the hog’s escape route was exact. When we went over the next hill the pig was coming up the other side. I dismounted from the truck and stalked to a reasonable shooting distance before the hog would be out of sight. One shot through the shoulder was all it took. I do not know if the pig was out of breath, or if the bullet found the mark. I have shot smaller pigs that took more bullets. The pig was the biggest I had seen taken and Andrew estimated 260 pounds on the hoof. My untrained eye could see that the tusks were trophy size. I was

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Duck and Dove with Sinalopato Duck Clubyoung man approached us and introduced himself to us as Estaban, our driver. We tossed our bags into the nearly new Ford van for the drive to the Plaza Inn, which was advertised to be a 5 Star hotel. We were not disappointed with our accommodations which were comfortable and well appointed. Alejandra, the club manager, had our licenses and guides all arranged for us. We would hunt ducks in the morning and dove in the afternoon. We had decided to rent shotguns for this two day hunt and were supplied either Benellis or Berettas, our choice. We each chose 12 gauge for the ducks and 20’s for dove. The guns were in good condition and functioned flawlessly. They rented for $45 a day which was cheaper and easier than paying $150 for a gun permit for a 2 day hunt. Also airport and border transit was much simpler without firearms.

By Dennis Kerr The Sinalopato Duck Club will be a donor and an exhibitor at Auction 2010. Both Gerry and I were very pleased with this hunt and the accommodations and we highly recommend it to anyone who likes dove and duck shooting. It is Saturday, November 21st, 2009, and I am seated in Gerry Faust’s SUV as we make our way across the International Border at Otay Mesa. Gerry and I had purchased a 2-day duck and dove hunt from Bobby Baldarama’s Sinalopato Duck Club at the 2007 Reno Convention. Gerry’s business commitments had postponed the trip until November, 2009, but we were now finally on our way. We landed a short hour and half after take-off from the Tijuana airport and collected our bags without incident. After a few moments wait a rather tall

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Francisco, Gerry and the helper headed off to another blind. The marsh became silent as the air boat stopped to install Gerry and his helper in the other blind. Then the boat growled again in the distance and Estaban cautioned me to “get ready.” I had been so taken with the sights and sounds of the marsh I had not even uncased a gun or opened a box of shells. As Estaban waded around the blind fussing with the deeks, I took the Beretta out of the plastic hard case and stuffed it with five shells; no plug or steel in this part of the world. Soon the air boat started to growl again and about then Gerry began banging away. Because of the “blue-bird” weather the ducks would not fly, so the air boat was used to spook them into flight. The blinds were strategically placed in flyways so we had some great shooting and accounted for about 45 ducks that morning between us. That afternoon we went dove hunting in a roost area. The dove flew in like cruise missiles, about 2 feet off the top of the bushes. It was great sport, trying to hit these low flying rockets that came in a continuous stream of groups of 3 to 5 birds. We shot our share

of holes in the sky and managed to fill our game bags as well. That evening we ate duck prepared for us at the hotel’s restaurant and toasted our good luck, both in shooting and in our purchase of this great hunt. We hunted dove and duck the next day, only with somewhat better luck on the ducks. I think we had about 90 between us that Monday. We flew home Tuesday with a cooler full of 120 dove, and a few ducks stuffed into what little room was left in the cooler. Great trip and hunt!

That evening we had a great steak dinner at the Owen’s Restaurant on site at the hotel. The restaurant was named after the young American engineer who plotted the Los Mochis in the late 1800’s. After dinner we retired to our room to watch American football with Spanish commentators. After a couple of adult beverages it was lights out. We were ready to go when Estaban knocked on our door promptly at 5:30. A short drive through the sleepy city got us to the freeway and 30 minutes later we arrived at the marsh where a river runs into the ocean. I did not get the name of the river, but the Gulf was apparently a very short distance to the west. There we met our air boat operator, Francisco, and his helpers. We loaded guns, ammo, decoys and provisions into one air boat and ran across the marsh. The marsh appeared to be part of an estuary system developed by the river as it ran to the ocean. The water was very shallow, less than a foot deep in most places, and in other places mere inches. Despite the low water Francisco deftly guided the boat to the first blind. Estaban and I hopped off and ducked into the blind built of pallets on the floor to keep our feet dry, and brush covered chicken wire on the sides.

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Montana Whitetail Deer HuntBy Ron Wade In mid-November I flew to Ketchum, Idaho, met my brother, Jim, who lives there and made the six hour drive to the Great Falls, Montana area. I had received permission to hunt a cattle ranch near Great Falls where the owners don’t normally allow hunting, but allowed me as a favor to a mutual friend. I spent the first day getting a feel for the size of the animals and then took my ten point buck on the second day. This was my first experience with whitetails and found them to be beautiful animals. I can understand why people can get obsessed with them.

San Diego Chapter Christmas Party and Trophy Room TourBy Gerry Faust, San Diego Chapter President Seventy or more chapter members and friends attended the December 6th Christmas Party and Trophy Room Tour at Jim and Kathy Hill’s home. Not only did they have great food, a chance to win some terrific prizes and see one of San Diego’s Best “Trophy Houses,” but they also helped provide a very Merry Christmas for the young families of dozens of servicemen and women. Members and guests accumulated a huge pile of toys that were later delivered to the San Diego Military Outreach Ministries (MOM), an organization that provides support services to enlisted military families (rates E-5 and below) and families of deployed and injured service members in San Diego County. Service families will shop free at a special “store” for their Christmas gifts. To all who participated, thanks again, you helped provide a Merrier Christmas for lots of deserving children and their appreciative moms and dads. We sincerely thank Kathy and Jim Hill for their generous hosting of this outstanding event at their beautiful Poway home. Great food, trophies and a congenial group of outdoorsmen and women!

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My Son’s First HuntBy Ace Blackburn Arrow Five Outfitters have again donated a youth hunt to our Chapter. So Dads and Moms be ready and bid away at our Auction 2010 on February 27th, 2010 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. This truly is a hunt and an experience of a life time. My wife, Gloria was the winning bidder for a youth blacktail deer hunt at San Diego’s SCI Banquet. This hunt was donated by long time friends and supporters of SCI, TinaMarie and Jim Schaafsma of Arrow Five Outfitters. They operate in what may be the greatest blacktail area in the USA. My 12 year old son, Garrett, and I arrived in Eureka, CA and were picked up by Jim. We were off on the two hour drive down the coast, through spectacular stands of red woods, to the Stewart Ranch. The scenery, accommodations, and food are great. The hunting is excellent. We literally saw a dozen trophy bucks. A hunter from Napa Valley who was also in camp said he has hunted blacktail deer in Northern California for over 35 years and had never experienced the quality and quantity of bucks that he saw in this area. After sighting in Garrett’s rifle we were off on his management buck hunt. Garrett was ready to pull the trigger. Jim and I had to take turns explaining to my 12 year old the difference between a management buck and a trophy buck as we saw some big trophy bucks on our first 2 days of hunting. Finally, on the second evening, with only 30 minutes of light left, Garrett spotted a good management buck. Jim confirmed that it was a big 2x3 and he and Garrett were off the trail setting up for an 80 yard shot. Garrett’s many days at the shooting range paid off with one well placed shot. We were all excited and happy for him. That night TinaMarie painted Garrett’s face with blood and Garrett got to help Jim with the skinning of his deer. We had a fantastic celebratory dinner which was interrupted by a phone call from Louisiana. A friend of Jim’s had to cancel his hunt. This made a tag available which I gladly took. Wow, after 3 days of spotting trophy bucks was I ready to pull a trigger! That night a cold front moved in and we awoke to snow at the higher elevations and frost everywhere else. Six hours of hunting and we only spotted some

does and a few spikes. The big guys were nowhere to be found. As the day warmed there was a little more activity, but no shots were taken. The next day, Garrett had the opportunity to tag along on a black bear hunt. Jim and I were off looking for deer. Throughout the day we would hear the dogs as they got on to a bear. Late in the afternoon Jim spotted a good buck at plus 1000 yards. Even through Jim’s spotting scope I couldn’t tell if he was a 4x4 but Jim was sure it was worth the climb to take a better look. An hour later I had my shot at a beautiful 4x4, my first from California. What a great day. Back at camp, we had another great meal, swapped our stories, and most importantly realized what real father and son quality time truly means! Gloria was the winning bidder, but Garrett and I were the real winners. Thanks Mom. Our chapter is fortunate to have friends like TinaMarie and Jim. Jim Shockey best describes them and their operation: “There are outfitters with great areas and outfitters who are great people. There are outfitters who are great hunters and there are outfitters who provide great service. There are honest, patient and hardworking outfitters and there are outfitters who are entertaining and fun to hunt with. There are very few outfitters who are all of the above. After hunting with them many times over the years, I can say absolutely, that Jim and TinaMarie are outfitters who are all of the above and more. If they are not the best, I do not know who is.”

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Special Events ReportBy Mike Malinauskas, Special Events Chairman 2009 has been a busy year for the San Diego Chapter as far as hunts go for our combat and wounded veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. In total we took or sponsored around 36 veterans this year on two 2-Day Albacore Trips, a bear hunt in Vancouver, a pheasant hunt and a wild goat hunt. You only need to see the faces of the veterans during the trips for you to truly understand the value of this program. Along the way the San Diego Chapter got help from Pete Tiano and Tony Hendy from Raahauge’s Pheasant Club www.rpclub.com, Terrence Berg from 976tuna www.976tuna.com, Max Traynor from Maximflexpac http://www.maximflexpac.com/, Varmint Callers Association of Orange County http://www.californiavarmintcallers.com. Leif Olsen scouted for veterans at Camp Pendleton on deer hunts. Without their help this wouldn’t have gotten off the ground. Our next upcoming hunt will be on January 17th at Raahauge’s Pheasant Club in Norco, CA. We are expecting 40-45 combat and wounded veterans to attend the hunt. Four pheasants will be planted per person, groups of 4-5 will hunt in designated fields with a dog handler and one assistant per field.

Afterwards birds will be collected from the fields, cleaned and bagged. A complete barbecue sponsored by VONS Supermarkets will be provided to all veterans, sponsors and volunteers of the event to finish off a fun day where we get a chance to really thank our veterans for having fought for our country in the most dangerous of conditions, urban warfare. For those who would like to sponsor the event, you can do so by donating $1,000 which is used to pay for the cost of birds, dog handlers, cleaning staff and gifts for the group. This also includes four more birds for you to hunt alongside with the group you are sponsoring. You can also bring a friend to either film or photograph the event and enjoy the BBQ as well. San Diego SCI members who would like to volunteer time and work can also do so by contacting Mike Malinauskas at [email protected] or Bob Petralia at [email protected]. Hope to see as many of you there as possible. The Naval Special Warfare Command / WARCOMM set up a web page for their veterans to sign up for trips. http://www.nswfevents.com/home.html

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SCIF Education SummitBy Barbara DeGraw, San Diego Chapter Education Chair A first of its kind SCIF Education Summit was held on December 5 in Sacramento and hosted by the San Diego Chapter of SCI. Twenty of the major outdoor organizations in the state of California came together to share their educational programs to teach, encourage, and interest young people in our outdoor heritage. The participants were able to combine resources from all representatives to become familiar with the individual efforts of each organization in bringing along the next generation. Sue Hankner, SCIF Education Director, attended and presented the various educational opportunities sponsored by SCIF. It was a perfect opportunity to recruit for the AWLS programs held at our Granite Ranch in Wyoming and other locations in Iowa and Minnesota. The keynote speaker was Dr. Randall Eaton author of From Boys to Men of Heart, Hunting As A Rite of Passage. Dr. Eaton shared his prospective on the instinct of boys to hunt and how that instinct can be mentored. The Education Summit was held in conjunction with California Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA) Dinner and Auction. Through this collaboration we were able to attract the participation of many of the largest outdoor organizations in California that represent thousands of like minded people. From this

first shot at sharing news about the exceptional programs that are being offered to youth, we found how those programs were effective in recruiting parents as well and ultimately building active participation with new constituencies. Additionally, we found that some of the most effective programs hold ongoing events that encourage returning participants to intern the following year, and they also offered sessions for those taking leadership roles in future events. The Safari Day sponsored by Orange County Chapter SCI was highlighted to show how a well planned yearly event can attract thousands of youth. One of the most popular events we heard about is called Marsh Madness which calls for mucking through the marshes. Participants learn about the plants and animals from microbes to waterfowl that depend upon healthy marshes. This presents the natural lead-in to talk about the conservation efforts of the host organization. A resource paper was compiled at the completion of the Summit. Please contact [email protected] for a copy or contact Sue Hankner, Education Director SCIF at [email protected] if your chapter would be interested in hosting a similar event in your region.

Education/Pride ReportBy Barbara DeGraw, San Diego Chapter Education Chair It is never too early to get the kids registered for the Hunter Safety Course that is scheduled in May. Check the chapter website for specifics at www.sandiegosci.org. We are finalizing plans in the next few months to offer an archery day for our youth and everyone is welcome. We will have a familiarization session for new archers with equipment provided and plenty of

time to practice for first timers or those familiar with the sport. Look for dates for the gun dog and field trial dog demonstrations. This event will be a family event including a great barbecue together with a visit to a top notch dog training facility located near Lake Henshaw.

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Message From Your Auction 2010 ChairBy Dennis Kerr, Auction 2010 Chair

Greetings to everyone! It is my hope that everybody has had a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. It is also my hope that each of us takes a moment to be thankful for those brave men and women in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world who have dedicated themselves to protecting our freedoms and way of life. I am pleased to report that we, the hard working members of the Auction 2010 Committee, continue to make progress toward our goal of making Auction 2010 a fabulous event. As you know we have changed the venue this year to the Rancho Bernardo Inn. You can acquaint yourself with this beautiful facility by previewing on line at www.ranchobernardoinn.com. The heart of our Auctions are the donations which make this event so special. For many the highlight of the evening is the opportunity to purchase hunting, fishing and travel opportunities at bargain prices. Others revel in the opportunity to win great prizes, including fabulous firearms through the Target Drawings and the ever popular Deck of Cards drawings. Whatever your favorite event may be it is donation based and I’m pleased to report that donations are coming in daily. I must say I had some sleepless nights early on worrying about the effect of this economy on donations. Outfitters are now stepping to the plate, recognizing the benefits of participating in Auction 2010 and the opportunity it presents for them to promote products and services to this active group of outdoorsmen and women. You can be involved in the collection of donations. In fact solicitation of donations is not purely a committee function, but rather an obligation of each member in our collective effort to support SCI, our San Diego Chapter and our goals. Despite the influx of donations it is extremely important that each and every member take a moment to contact a prospective donor and ask them to help. Remember that Auction 2010 is more than just a fun event, it is our annual major fundraiser which provides us with the resources to support our goals and programs. The upcoming Reno Convention is an opportunity for everybody to encourage donations. As you

walk the Convention floor keep your eyes open for new and exciting donors and exhibitors and chat them up about the Chapter and Auction 2010. If they express interest, suggest that they contact the Chapter through the web-site at www.sandiegosci.org, or better yet track down Pete Traphagen or Gerry Faust to act as “Closers.” If you see or speak with an outfitter that you find interesting you can call Pete Traphagen at 619-988-9678 or Gerry Faust at 858-705-1570 to provide them with the information and they’ll make the contact. Invitations to Auction 2010 will go into the mail in early January and I encourage you to join us for this gala event. Bring your friends and encourage them to join the San Diego Chapter. The invitations provide opportunities to reserve full tables and offer incentives for early reservations. I encourage you to make your reservations early for by doing so you will help us with the complex planning process that makes this event so special. Once again, blessings on all for the New Year and see you soon at Auction 2010 on Saturday, February 27, 2010.

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Dear Chapter Members and Friends:

The San Diego Chapter of Safari Club International presents ourAuction 2010: PROTECTING THE LEGACY. Come celebrate our commitment to promoting and protecting our hunting and outdoor legacy. Don’t miss this outstanding event. It is one of the most popular fundraising events held on the West Coast. It always proves to be a grand and memorable evening with irresistible auction items, good food and great company. It also provides an opportunity to meet outfitters and merchants who cater to hunting and the outdoor sports.

Proceeds from the Auction provide the chapter with funds to support conservation programs, educational opportunities and other worthwhile activities that sustain sportsman’s rights. We provide our local Wounded Warriors with days in the field, hunter safety courses through our Pride Program, and scholarships for the American Wilderness Leadership Schools. We sponsor annual shooting events, support youth hunting and outdoor opportunities as well as worthwhile conservation projects.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS EVENT SUCCESSFUL! Here are some suggestions as to how you can help.

If you have taken an especially good hunting, fishing or outdoor trip you can contact the outfitter, explain the benefits of donating (see next paragraph) and ask them if they would consider a donation. If they are open to the idea send them a form and notify Peter Traphagen, the Hunts/Trips chair and he will follow up with your outfitter.

If you know a friend, business or associate that would have a quality item that you would like to have offered at the Auction please contact them and provide them with the appropriate form, either Hunts/Trips or the General Donation form. Explain to them the benefits of donating; tax deductable, exposure to sportsmen and women through our website, newsletter, Auction Preview Flyer and Program, and of course at the event.

If you have an item or trip you would like to donate please complete the appropriate donation form and send it to the Chairman indicated. Peter Traphagen for Hunts/Trips or Terry Wade for General Donations. In the past we have had donations of trips to vacation homes, rafting trips, as well as merchandise and other quality items such as optics and firearms. We will accept cash as well.

Donation forms are enclosed. Feel free to make copies for multiple donations and for others who would like to support our commitment to preserving and protecting our legacy of hunting, conservation, education and humanitarian projects. If you have any questions contact one of the committee members below. Thank you in advance for helping make this a great event. See you on February 27, 2010, for the celebration of the Auction 2010, PROTECTING THE LEGACY.

San Diego Chapter, SCI is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization. Therefore, contributions to the organization could be tax deductible. Please see your tax professional regarding the tax benefits of your donation.

Auction 2010 Chairman Dennis Kerr [email protected] 619-993-9030Exhibits Chairman Ace Blackburn [email protected] 858-722-1075Hunt and Trip Chairman Peter Traphagen [email protected] 760-788-3230General Donations Terry Wade [email protected] 760-739-1980

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DONATION FORM

Name/Company Name ___________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name __________________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________________

City ________________________ State _____________ Zip ________________ Country ____________________

Phone ______________________ Fax ______________________ E-mail _________________________________

Description of donation and how credit should read (please be as specific as possible)

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Special instructions or information regarding donation _______________________________________________________

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Value of donation $ __________________________ Expiration of offer ____________________________________

Donor’s Signature ___________________________________________________ Date _____________________

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Donation item Location __________________________________________________________________________

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PLEASE RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM, PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND DONATION TO:

San Diego Chapter, Safari Club InternationalAttn: Terry Wade, Donations Chair

492 Old Via Rancho Drive, Escondido, CA 92029Phone: 760-739-1980 Fax: 760-739-1980 (call first) E-mail: [email protected]

Note that the San Diego Chapter, SCI reserves the right to exhibit this donation and place it in the Auction programin a manner deemed appropriate by the Auction Committee.






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HUNT/TRIP FORM

Company/Outfitter __________________________________________________

Contact Name _______________________________ Phone ________________

Address __________________________________________________________

City ___________________________ State __________ Zip __________ Country ________________________

Fax ___________________________ E-mail ______________________________________________________

Description of Donation - Please be specific _______________________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________ Value of Donation __________________

Dates of Trip _______________________________ Expiration of Offer ___________________________________

Number of Days ___________ Alternate Year(s) _____________________ Clients per Guide __________________

Extra Client Cost _____________________________ Observer Cost ____________________________________

Species to be Taken ______________________________________________________________________________

Possible Upgrade? _____________________________________________ Cost of Upgrade __________________

Types of Permit(s) Required _____________________________________ Can You Assist? ___________________

Trophy Fees? _________________________________________________ Other Fees? _____________________

Trophy Field Dressing/Prep/Shipping Included? ______________________________________________________

Location of Trip _________________________________________________________________________________

Arrival & Departure Points _______________________________________________________________________

Transportation During Trip - Circle those that apply

Transportation Not Included _______________________________________________________________________

Accommodations Included _______________________________________________________________________

Accommodations Not Included ____________________________________________________________________

Special Notes or Terms & Conditions ______________________________________________________________

Donor’s Signature _________________________________ Date ______________________________________SDSCI reserves the right to use this donation in whatever way deemed necessary to the chapter

Foot Vehicle Horse Boat Air Other ____________________________________________________

PLEASE RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS TO:San Diego Chapter, Safari Club International

Peter Traphagen, Hunt/Trip Chairman460 Creelman Lane, Ramona, CA 92065-3543

Phone: 760-788-3230 Fax: 760-788-3233 E-mail: [email protected]






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PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO:

San Diego Chapter, Safari Club InternationalAce Blackburn, Exhibits Chairman

17005 Dos Amigos WayPoway, California 92064

Phone: 858-722-1075 Fax: 858-956-2818 E-mail: [email protected]

EXHIBIT BOOTHRESERVATION FORM

Name/Company _______________________________________________________________

Contact __________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________ State _______ Zip ________ Country ______________

Phone ___________________ Fax _____________________ E-mail _____________________

Number of 10X10 booth spaces ______________________ Time required for setup__________________

Number of 8-foot tables________________________________ Number of chairs_____________________

Special needs __________________________________________________________________________

Item donated to event ____________________________________________________________________

Discounted dinners are available to exhibitors, maximum of two, at $80 each.

Number of dinners ___________________ $ ______________________________Please make check payable to San Diego, SCI

Exhibitors will receive final booth setup information in early February.






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Are you looking for a hunting partner, information about a specific animal, huntinglocations, firearms questions or other sports-related subjects? Chapter members have theopportunity to post non-commercial items on a newly created space in the newsletter.Contact the Trophy Times editor, [email protected] for information.

For Sale - Remington 770 Bolt Action Center Fire Rifle with Scope (Bushnell)New In Box 24” inch barrel 7mm Remington Mag with 3 shot Mag box(Retail $450) Will sell for $400 (OBO) and buyer pays transfer fees. All Federal and State laws apply. Contact Gretchen at 760-722-6695 or [email protected] .375 Winchester post '64 with Leupold scope in good condition. Smooth and perfect for your upcoming safari! Asking $1200 or best offer. Please call Craig at (619)871-5246 Bob Fusselman would like to trade a Custom Safari Weatherby .460 for a Custom Safari in .300 Weatherby Mag. Call Bill at 858-292-5882 WANTED: White Muzzleloaders A collector is looking for muzzleloaders built by Doc White or the White Rifle Company. Call Chapter member Jim Dodd at 858-220-3249 or e-mail [email protected] if you have a gun to sell.

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WANTEDBy the Trophy TimesYour hunting and fishing yarns and tales of adventure. The Trophy Times needs your stories and reports covering the areas of hunting, fishing, shooting, conservation, and related subjects. These stories are for your enjoyment and education of San Diego Chapter Safari ClubInternational members. Receive the satisfaction of seeing your name in print. Please send stories and photographs to the Trophy Times editor, [email protected]

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Copyright ©2010 San Diego Chapter Safari Club International, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or incorporated into any information retrieval system withoutwritten permission of the publisher. For permission, contact the editor.

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SAN DIEGO CHAPTER SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONALAPPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

NAME _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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GIVE US A BRIEF PICTURE OF YOUR HUNTING EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING YEAR, SPECIES COLLECTED AND LOCATION OF HUNT:

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