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Officers/Director President- Mike Walters Phone: 267-337-3294 [email protected] Vice President- Bob Newland Phone: 908-256-3886 [email protected] Secretary-Thom Mascelli Phone: 570-592-8751 [email protected] Treasurer– Matt Egan Phone: 484-476-3848 [email protected] Butch Kramer Phone: 215- 679-6497 [email protected] John Kleckner Phone: 717-495-1660 [email protected] Bob Matyas Phone: 610-837-6252 [email protected] Donald Boles Phone: 215-340-3967 [email protected] Kathy A. Reiger Phone: 610-926-6331 [email protected] Tim Reiger Phone: 610-780-3662 [email protected] Mark Garner Phone: 717-377-9471 [email protected] Joel Batdorf Phone: 484-955-1187 [email protected] Adam Flod Phone: 717- 329-9180 [email protected] Todd Mayer Phone: 215-768-3336 [email protected] Website: www.lvsci.org Lehigh Valley Chapter Of Safari Club International Past Presidents: Paul Barstad ’05-’07 Don Detwiler ’07-’09 Barry Yingling ’09-’11 Don Detwiler ’11-’13 Tim Reiger ’13-‘16 Adam Flod ’16– ’18 Welcome. As the new president of Lehigh Valley Chapter SCI, please let me introduce myself. I am Michael Walters, past Vice President, Secretary, membership, banquet registration and Annual publication chair. I am a life member of SCI and Lehigh Valley Chapter SCI. I’m an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping, fishing, shotgun and rifle. I also volunteer as a leader for my son’s Scout troop and am a proud Eagle Scout Father. I was first introduced to SCI at a banquet by a longtime friend, Bill Smith, who was, at the time, a member of this board. With my children’s future in mind, when asked by Bill, I joined the Board of Directors. They have been my driving force while serving on this board. Many of you have seen my children helping out at the banquet year after year as they grow up. I have met some great people as a board member and I look forward to the next two years serving as your president and hope to meet everyone at the chapter events. I would like to thank Jim Shenk for his unselfish service to LVSCI. He will be missed and is greatly appreciated. In his seat we added Matt Egan. Matt is currently training to be our new Treasurer. There is one empty board position available to members. If you are interested in helping please contact me and I will send you an application. I would also like to welcome back John Kleckner and Todd Mayer as past members of the Lehigh Valley Chapter SCI Board of Directors. Their years of experience will serve the board well. With the fall hunting season fast approaching I hope all your days afield are satisfying and successful. Please remember to take a youth hunting with you; they are the future of our sport. Teach them the value of conservation and how those values work for all of us in preserving our right to hunt. In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for their membership in Lehigh Valley Chapter SCI and your continued support for the ideals of SCI to preserve the right to hunt through conservation and education. Michael Walters President, Lehigh Valley Chapter SCI September 2018 Newsletter President’s Message
Transcript of Lehigh Valley Chapter Of Safari Club International September Newsletter.pdf · Catena Safaris...
Officers/Director
President- Mike Walters
Phone: 267-337-3294
Vice President- Bob Newland
Phone: 908-256-3886
Secretary-Thom Mascelli
Phone: 570-592-8751
Treasurer– Matt Egan
Phone: 484-476-3848
Butch Kramer Phone: 215- 679-6497
John Kleckner
Phone: 717-495-1660
Bob Matyas
Phone: 610-837-6252
Donald Boles
Phone: 215-340-3967
Kathy A. Reiger
Phone: 610-926-6331
Tim Reiger
Phone: 610-780-3662
Mark Garner
Phone: 717-377-9471
Joel Batdorf
Phone: 484-955-1187
Adam Flod
Phone: 717- 329-9180
Todd Mayer
Phone: 215-768-3336
Website: www.lvsci.org
Lehigh Valley Chapter Of
Safari Club International
Past Presidents: Paul Barstad ’05-’07 Don Detwiler ’07-’09 Barry Yingling ’09-’11 Don Detwiler ’11-’13 Tim Reiger ’13-‘16 Adam Flod ’16– ’18
Welcome. As the new president of Lehigh Valley
Chapter SCI, please let me introduce myself.
I am Michael Walters, past Vice President,
Secretary, membership, banquet registration and Annual
publication chair. I am a life member of SCI and Lehigh
Valley Chapter SCI. I’m an avid outdoorsman, enjoying
camping, fishing, shotgun and rifle. I also volunteer as a
leader for my son’s Scout troop and am a proud Eagle
Scout Father.
I was first introduced to SCI at a banquet by a longtime
friend, Bill Smith, who was, at the time, a member of this
board. With my children’s future in mind, when asked by
Bill, I joined the Board of Directors. They have been my
driving force while serving on this board. Many of you have seen my children helping
out at the banquet year after year as they grow up. I have met some great people as a
board member and I look forward to the next two years serving as your president and
hope to meet everyone at the chapter events.
I would like to thank Jim Shenk for his unselfish service to LVSCI. He will be
missed and is greatly appreciated. In his seat we added Matt Egan. Matt is currently
training to be our new Treasurer. There is one empty board position available to
members. If you are interested in helping please contact me and I will send you an
application. I would also like to welcome back John Kleckner and Todd Mayer as past
members of the Lehigh Valley Chapter SCI Board of Directors. Their years of
experience will serve the board well.
With the fall hunting season fast approaching I hope all your days afield are
satisfying and successful. Please remember to take a youth hunting with you; they are
the future of our sport. Teach them the value of conservation and how those values work
for all of us in preserving our right to hunt.
In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for their membership in Lehigh
Valley Chapter SCI and your continued support for the ideals of SCI to preserve the right
to hunt through conservation and education.
Michael Walters
President, Lehigh Valley Chapter SCI
September 2018 Newsletter
President’s Message
Lehigh Valley Chapter SCI
September 18September 18thth
Lehigh Valley Chapter SeminarsLehigh Valley Chapter Seminars
PA venomous snakes and their identification
With over 25 yrs experience in working with Venomous and non venomous
reptiles from California to Pennsylvania. Specializing in venomous snakes and their
biodiversity. Rudy Arceo travels to various Venus teaching the public and local first
responders on species identification and conservation.
During this particular course we will discuss
the three Pa venomous snakes and their
identification. What to watch for as you trek through
their habitat while enjoying the outdoors. How to
safely remove and relocate while staying within the
laws that are enforced by Pa Fish and Boat
Commission. During the presentation Rudy will
discuss permits and also protected species and the
legalities of hunting, killing and keeping Timber
Rattlesnakes in Pa. walk with us on the wild side as
we learn and experience venomous Reptiles!
Rudy Arceo: Venom Institute
Tuesday, September 18th
, 2018 At the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Fogelsville, PA
Contact: Agenda: Michael Walters 6:00 p.m - Cash Bar [email protected] 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Cost of Dinner is $20.00 Per Person 8:00 p.m. - Program
NEW Chapter Life Members are Free
RSVP to Mike for this Dinner Meeting/Seminar on or before September 13th!
Bring your Kids, Grandkids or a friend or two or three...
This is a women only
event and men are not
allowed to participate or
stay for the day.
Registration can be completed online
at www.pgc.state.pa.gov, click on
“Information & Resources”, then click on
“Get Involved”, then click on “Special
Hunts” then click on “Special Hunts
Calendar” to go to an outside site and click
on the Women’s Hunt for 10/12 or by
c o n t a c t i n g K a re n S h a n n o n a t
Upon receipt of complete registration
including payment and forms, participants
will receive a confirmation email.
LONGHORNED TICK FOUND IN CENTRE COUNTY
HARRISBURG, PA - HARRISBURG, PA Pennsylvania’s first longhorned tick has turned up in Centre County’s Potter Township. The identification was confirmed by the U.S. Department of A g r i c u l t u r e ’ s N a t i o n a l Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL). A single longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) was identified on an adult, male wild white-tailed deer that was euthanized on July 10 by Game Commission personnel because it was exhibiting signs consistent with chronic wasting disease (CWD), according to Dr. Justin Brown, agency wildlife veterinarian. The deer was diagnosed with severe pneumonia and no CWD prions were detected. Ticks were collected from the deer at the laboratory as part of the Game Commission’s active longhorn tick surveillance program. The suspected longhorn tick was sent to and first identified by the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study in Athens, Ga., and subsequently confirmed at the NVSL. The longhorned tick, also known as the “cattle tick” or “bush tick”, is an invasive parasite native to Southeast Asia. It currently is not known when, where or how this tick was introduced into North America. However, it was first found and identified on a sheep in New Jersey during 2017. Since then, it has been identified in wild and
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domestic animals in other states, including Virginia, West Virginia, New York, Arkansas and North Carolina. The longhorned tick, during its three life stages can be found on birds, wild and domestic mammals and humans. To date, the tick has been identified on goats, raccoons, horses, cattle, sheep, humans, an opossum, deer and dogs. The longhorned tick can negatively impact the health of humans and animals both directly and indirectly. Longhorned tick infestations can reach very high numbers on an animal host, which can result in disease and, in some cases, death. The longhorned tick, in its native range, can carry many pathogens that may cause diseases such as babesiosis, anaplasmosis, theleriosis, ehrlichiosis and Powassan encephalitis in animals or humans. To date, none of these pathogens have been identified in longhorned ticks from North America. However, testing has been limited. “The preventive measures currently used for our native ticks are the best way to protect yourself and animals from the longhorned tick,” Brown said. “They include frequent tick checks, prompt and proper removal of any attached ticks, avoiding or removing the high grasses or brush where ticks concentrate, and tick treatments.”
Concerns regarding ticks on humans or domestic animals should be addressed through consultation with a physician or veterinarian. T h e r e c e n t identification of the longhorned tick in m u l t i p l e s t a t e s throughout the eastern U n i t e d S t a t e s suggests that it is likely established. Ma n y q u e s t i o n s remain about the ecology of this tick and
the impacts it will have on the health of humans and animals. The Game Commission will continue to conduct active surveillance for the longhorned tick on wildlife in collaboration with multiple state and federal agencies and academic institutions. Additional information on the longhorned tick can be found on fact sheets provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Penn State. Longhorned tick questions concerning wildlife should be directed to the Game Commission; humans, Pennsylvania Department of Health; and domestic/agr icu l tural animals, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
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Wanted Stories and Pictures of Your Outdoor Adventures
It’s never too early for submitting your stories and pictures for the
2019 HUNTING ANNUAL. Deadline is January 2019. Call or email for more information.
Don Boles 215-340-3967 [email protected]
Live Auction
Chairman’s Message
Our committee has been busy securing
donations for the 2019 banquet/auction. Here is a
preview of what we have already received.
Check out this STAR-STUDDED line up for
what's available:
1. International Adventures Unlimited returns with their
popular Balmoral Estate Roe Deer hunt and their new
Stottland Hill Stag Hunt.
2. Diamond Outfitters has donated an Arizona Coues/
mule deer hunt with opportunity for mountain lion
included.
3. Huntershill Safaris has offered a darted rhino hunt in
South Africa
4. Genus Logistics offers trophy import gift certificates.
5. Coastal Springs Float Lodge returns with their British
Columbia fishing adventure.
6. Chesapeake Duck & Goose offers Maryland
waterfowl opportunities.
7. Casa Y Safaris returns with their Argentina water
buffalo hunt
8. Henry Griffiths Safaris has donated a 5 day Sable
hunt in South Africa.
9. Best of the West will offer one of their premiere
rifles.
10. Action Whitewater Adventure includes a 5 day Idaho
rafting trip.
11. Kanati Taxidermy returns with their spectacular life-
size mount donation.
12. Monkane Safaris has donated several plains game
options in South Africa.
13. Natures Own Taxidermy returns with multiple
taxidermy donations.
14. Numzaan Safaris will be finalizing another terrific
South Africa donation shortly.
15. Misty Mountain Taxidermy returns with another
taxidermy donation.
16. David Denies Wingshooting returns with an
Argentina dove hunt.
17. Nervous Waters offers a couple Bahamas fishing
options.
18. Oasis Alaska Charters will return with a 1-day
salmon/Halibut fishing trip.
19. Chris Muller from Outdoor Adventure Specialists
will offer his Greenland Muskox hunt again.
20. Outer Limit Bucks & Bears will offer a deer and a
bear hunt in Saskatchewan.
21. Pine Valley Outfitters has repeated their 2-person
Colorado mountain lion hunt.
22. Restless Africa returns with 2 plains game options.
23. NY trout and salmon fishing with Rodmasters will be
on the auction block.
24. Smith Taxidermy has donated a life-size mount for
your consideration.
25. Thormahlen & Cochran will return with South
Africa/Namibia plains game hunts.
26. Wild Skies Cabins has donated a Do it Yourself Elk
hunt in Colorado.
27. Catena Safaris Argentina has donated a 3 hunter trip
including trophy fees for a blackbuck, a ram and a wild
boar to be shared.
Thank you, Bob Newland As always: If you are on a hunt and think it would do well for our auction / fundraiser. Send info to our hunt donor chairman. Or, better yet, ask the outfitter. Let him know of Lehigh Valley Chapter and our efforts to benefit hunting tradition and conservation.
NJ State Senator
Introduces Bill
Requiring State
Division of Fish
and Wildlife to
Work With
Humane Society Of
The United States
Aug 15, 2018 Leave a comment State Senator Sandra Cunningham (D-31) introduced Senate Bill 2769, which would prohibit black bear hunting for
five years.
SB 2769 also requires the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife to develop and implement, in conjunction with HSUS, a five-year non-lethal population control program and requires residents and campgrounds to use bear-resistant
dumpsters.
This proposal has been referred to the Senate Environment and Energy
Committee and awaits further action.
Between 2003 and 2010, SCI advocated for and defended black bear hunting in New Jersey. SCI participated in lawsuits, defended the state when anti-hunters attacked the hunts and filed numerous
comments in support of the hunts.
Without bear hunting, it will be much more difficult for New Jersey to control the number of human-bear conflicts and maintain a stable and healthy bear
population.
SCI will continue promoting and defending well-regulated hunting, including bear hunting in New Jersey and other states. SCI will continue urging states to use scientific data and established conservation methods as the best way to manage wildlife and
habitat.
MEMBER ALERT
Aug 24, 2018 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has decided
to interfere with New Jersey’s successful black
bear management program. Governor Murphy
signed Executive Order 34, which directs the De-
partment of Environmental Protection to close all
public lands under their jurisdiction to bear hunt-
ing for the 2018 season. This includes all State
forests, parks, recreation areas, historic sites and
Wildlife Management Areas.
New Jersey has held safe and beneficial bear
hunts for the past eight years. Well-managed
hunting is a key component of the state's compre-
hensive approach for maintaining a sustainable
bear population while reducing the potential for
property damage and encounters with people.
Black bears are native to the entire state, have
been confirmed present in all of New Jersey's 21
counties but are more commonly found in the
northwestern corner of the state. The Division of
Fish and Wildlife has conservatively estimated
the black bear population in northwestern New
Jersey at 3,500.
Governor Murphy does not have the ability to
unilaterally cancel the entire bear hunt. In order
for the hunt to be stopped, the state legislature
must act, or the New Jersey Fish and Game
Council must adopt new regulations that do not
include provisions for a hunt. The Governor has
attempted to use the limited power he does have
to exclude the hunt from state lands and thereby
interfere with the implementation of New Jer-
sey’s scientifically based black bear management
policy.
Governor Murphy tries to justify his action by
claiming that more info about non-lethal ap-
proaches is needed, but the management plan
fully analyzed that issue. Unfortunately, the Gov-
ernor made a campaign promise to stop the hunt,
and he’s attempting to do that, even though the
science disagrees with him and the hunts have
been successful for years.
Safari Club International has gone to court on
numerous occasions to help defend New Jersey’s
bear hunt and bear management plan. Without
bear hunting, New Jersey’s game officials have a
much more difficult, if not impossible, job of
controlling the number of human-bear conflicts
and maintaining a stable and healthy bear popu-
lation. SCI will be evaluating the legality of Gov-
ernor Murphy’s attempt to undermine New Jer-
sey’s sustainable-use approach to black bear
management.
SCI will continue promoting and defending well-
regulated hunting, including bear hunting in New
Jersey and other states, and urging states to use
scientific data and established conservation
methods as the best way to manage wildlife and
habitat.
New Jersey Governor Plays Politics
With Conservation Management
LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP Application Form
Please type or print using BLACK ink.
DEADLINE: December 31, 2018. No incomplete, incorrect or late applications will be considered.
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of Safari Club International will be awarding a scholarship that honors the student
That participates in hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation and wildlife education.
Who may apply? 1) Applicant must be enrolled in a college and completed their freshman year to apply.
2) Applicant must be a member or be a child or grandchild of a Lehigh Valley Chapter
Safari Club member.
3) Member must be in good standing with the chapter for a minimum of three years.
4) Applicant must hold a “B” average or better.
5) Applicant should have an interest in wildlife conservation, hunting and fishing.
Where may scholarship be used? At any accredited college or university, including a two-year college
A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded and announced at next
Lehigh Valley Chapter Safari Club Fundraising Banquet
Student’s name
Mailing address City, state, zip
Phone number(s)
Safari Club International Membership Number including Parent(s) or Grandparents__________________________________
E-mail address Birth date
Parent(s) or Grandparents name Parent(s) or Grandparents phone
Parent(s) or Grandparents address City, state, zip
Name of college or university you plan to attend _______
Major you intend to pursue
Additional information required with this application form:
(Note: no incomplete or late applications will be considered.)
1) Three recent letters of recommendation: one from a teacher, a non-school activity sponsor and another person of
your choice (excluding relatives).
2) A one-page resume, listing such things as academic awards and honors, student activities and clubs, athletics, other
organization memberships, hobbies, community service and employment.
3) A biographical sketch about yourself that may include such topics as your goals, career plans, interests and activities
in wildlife conservation, hunting and/or fishing, as well as why you should be considered for this scholarship.
4) Copy of transcript of your two most recent school years.
5) Additional pages may be attached if space provided on application is insufficient.
Completed application must be delivered or postmarked by December 31, 2018
Lehigh Valley Chapter SCI, c/o Adam Flod, President
3403 Hickory Hollow Road Harrisburg PA 17112 Phone; 717-329-9180
******* E-mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted *******
Lehigh Valley Chapter
Of
Safari Club International
Past Presidents: Paul Barstad ’05-’07 Don Detwiler ’07-’09 Barry Yingling ’09-’11 Don Detwiler ’11-’13 Tim Reiger ’13-‘16
6th Annual LVSCI
Veterans Pheasant Hunt
November 3, 2018 @ Pheasant Valley Farms
in Robesonia, PA
European Hunt consisting of 250 pheasants, half hens, half
roosters.
The cost is $315.00 per man
20 total shooters
All-day event starting at 8:00am and ending approx. 4:00pm.
Family style lunch will be provided.
Bird cleaning included.
Includes dog handler and dog for the afternoon portion
Gratuities are not included
Lehigh Valley Chapter is sponsoring 10 veterans for this event.
There are 10 spots available to Chapter Members and we would like to
have YOU paired with a veteran at this event. Please let Mark Garner know
ASAP.
Mark Garner, 506 Venice Drive, Blandon, PA 19510
Phone: 717-337-9471 email: [email protected]
www.pheasantvalleyfarm.com
!!! Make a difference !!!!!! Make a difference !!!!!! Make a difference !!!
Join LVCSCI Join LVCSCI Join LVCSCI
BoaRd Of DirectorsBoaRd Of DirectorsBoaRd Of Directors
Looking for conservation minded individuals that have been active
members of Lehigh Valley Chapter of Safari Club International.
We have a couple board seats that are currently open. Help make a
difference in hunting/conservation’s future.
If you have questions, or would like to apply for a seat, contact:
President – Michael Walters Phone: 267-337-3294 [email protected]
Lehigh Valley Chapter Awards Open to Lehigh Valley Chapter Members in good standing. Animal must be harvested
while a member and during the year prior to the Annual Banquet and Fundraiser.
PA Black Bear NJ Black Bear
PA Turkey NJ Turkey
PA Gun Whitetail NJ Gun Whitetail
PA Bow Whitetail NJ Bow Whitetail
Required information Official SCI Score Sheet (Copy OK)
2 Pictures of animal
Any Other Pertinent or Helpful Information
Please send via Email
Electronic documents will give the best quality picture for the Annual
and will save your club money in production.
The deadline for submitting your Awards Score Sheet and
Photo for the 2019 ANNUAL is 1/29/19.
Tim Reiger 610-780-3662
Calendar of Events
*September 18, 2018 Lehigh Valley Chapter Seminar
Venom Institute - PA venomous Snakes
6 PM - Breinigsville Holiday Inn (Fogelsville)
*October 16, 2018 Lehigh Valley Chapter Board Meeting
6 PM - Breinigsville Holiday Inn (Fogelsville)
*November 15, 2018 Lehigh Valley Chapter Seminar
Pheasant Valley Farm
6 PM - Breinigsville Holiday Inn (Fogelsville)
*December 11, 2018 Lehigh Valley Chapter Board Meeting
6 PM - Breinigsville Holiday Inn (Fogelsville)
*March 8th - 9th , 2019 Lehigh Valley Chapter
Banquet & Fundraiser Breinigsville Holiday Inn (Fogelsville)
2019 Annual
Gold Medal
Submission
To streamline the Award submission process,
ALL awards need to be sent to the Award Chair.
This will allow for better placement in the Chapter
Annual. Please follow these guidelines for submis-
sion.
Official SCI Score Sheet (Copy OK)
2 Pictures of animal
Any Other Pertinent or Helpful Information
Please send via Email
Electronic documents will give the best
quality picture for the Annual and will save
your club money in production.
The deadline for submitting your Awards Score
Sheet and Photo for the 2019 ANNUAL is 1/29/19.
We will be happy to carry over any animal
that cannot be submitted by the deadline to
the following year.
Tim Reiger 610-780-3662
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Want to Share your hunt with
fellow Chapter Members?
Donate some of your venison!
Looking for member donated meat for the 2019 Banquet & Fundraiser.
Shipping costs or storage a problem?
Call or email to see how your chapter will help ship your donated venison.
The more exotic the better.
Tim Reiger 610-780-3662 [email protected]
Don’t miss in this issue:
Calendar Of Events
We Need Your Help!
Board & Banquet Committee Members 2019 Hunting Award submission Information Venom Institute
THANK YOU to our Newsletter and Annual Advertisers.
If your personal needs should match their goods & services / or your business matches our member’s needs please show your support.
September 1, 2018
DID YOU KNOW ????
Your Lehigh Valley Chapter Foundation is a
tax-deductible charitable foundation? You can
support outdoor education, conservation and
humanitarian projects and write it off on your
taxes. You can support the Lehigh Valley
Chapter Foundation through charitable giving
and make a real difference as a Sportsman.
Interested in Giving?
Call Kathy Reiger
610-926-6331
for more information. You will be supplied with a receipt for your
donation.
