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Youth Programs

2007 Youth Pheasant Hunt Application

to be held November 17- 18, 2007

Youth Pheasant Hunt

($ 2,500.00 Contributed to the Youth Hunt)

2006 Event Story

SECOND ANNUAL SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR PHEASANT HUNT

On November 17 and 18, 2007 the Sutter Buttes Chapter of Safari Club International held the second annual Junior Pheasant Hunt. As is true to form, Mr. Larry Munger, owner of South Butte Game Bird Club, donated the use of his hunting facility.

All of the hunting fields used were harvested rice fields. These fields are excellent cover for pheasants and allow hunters of different heights to safely hunt as a group.

Each morning the young hunters and their family members were presented with warm beverages and freshly made donuts. After relaxing and conversing with SCI members present, it was time to get down to business. Each young participant that came placed a ticket into a drawing for a new shotgun that had been donated.

Prior to going into their respective fields all hunters and accompanying adults discussed all safety issues. The young hunters explained what is “Zone of Fire”, the safest carrying field position of a firearm. Many of the adults were impressed with what these hunters had retained from their Hunter Education Course. I too expressed a wide grin with the knowledge that these young hunters knew not only safety, but the true meaning of a sportsman and the ethics involved.

After the morning hunt those hunters that wished to stay remained for a nice BBQ. Those hunters that were to hunt in the afternoon were invited to attend as well. The hunters from the morning shared their many experiences with some of the others.

At the end of all four hunting sessions by Sunday evening there were a total of 58 hunters with a total of 52 pheasants in the bag. Some of the hunters did not put a bird in the bag, however, the stories they related, the grins on their faces and the happiness they had was fantastic. When asked if they would like the opportunity to return everyone of them answered with a resounding YES!!

As the Youth Committee Chairman I personally wish to thank each and every one of those of you who found the time to assist with these young hunters. I can not tell each of you the words that are needed to express my gratitude and heartfelt feelings for your unselfish contribution. All I ask is that you remember what I read one time, “HUNT WITH YOUR KIDS AND NOT FOR THEM”. I personally believe that if every hunter were to take an individual into the great outdoors and share with them the wonders that we hunters experience, then and maybe then this wonderful lifestyle shall never pass.

Golden Empire Council of Boy Scouts of America's Largest ever Scout Expo

by: Joe Becker

On the weekend of September 28-30, 2007, Scout's from all across northern California emerged on Beale Air Force Base with an approximate 7000 Boy Scout affiliates. Many of California's hunting and fishing organizations were invited a year ago to set up events representing the outdoor recreation you enjoy.

As a bowhunter and archery instructor for several organizations, I volunteered last November when first told of the Boy Scout Expo, who requested all our hunting and fishing organizations to join in to help. The United States Sportsman's Alliance for 3 years now have held what is known as Trailblazer Events in other areas of California. Two in the Modesto area and 4 in southern California. The previous Trailblazers were much smaller in size only hosting around 500 youth for each.

At this Trailblazer event 24 shooting lanes with individual instruction in how to shoot a bow was given to Scouts from 9:30 AM until 4:15 PM. without interruption. As fast as the nine steps to archery shooting were given every 10 minutes each shooter would shoot their issued 5 arrows at a 2 foot square target, then go to the next outdoor event. Which could have been hunting with dogs, fly fishing, CWA's Duck Box building, firearm range, turkey hunting. If your recreation deals with wild life it should have been represented.
I was in attendance representing Bowhunter Education and organized archery, and if you missed the chance to tell future hunters about hunting with the Safari Club International you missed a chance of a lifetime. As it was a huge success quite possibly in 2008 our Sutter Buttes Chapter may once again have an opportunity to meet and talk hunting to 7000 Scouts in one long busy day.
Photos are of the Archery Range & surrounding area.

Safari in a Box

Educating children about the world they live in

Safari In A Box is an educational tool for youths in kindergarten through 12th grade. It is designed to provide hands-on learning in an

exciting way. It gives teachers and others who work with young people resources and ideas to introduce youth to important concepts of

habitat, wildlife management, and impacts resulting from human and wildlife interactions. For many, the kit is the gateway to appreciation

of the outdoor world and provides their only contact with a wild animal. The Sutter Buttes SCI Chapter has purchased a Safari In A Box

and donated it to “The Woodleaf Outdoor School” . Mr. George Stratman, the Director Of Woodleaf, has also been selected to attend

AWLS this June, sponsored by Our Chapter and Sables Nationally.

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