"For Hunters by Hunters"

THE PRESIDENT'S CORNER

July 2009

By: Dan Ochsner, President, Valley Waterfowl

Here it is, July already.  It has taken more time than usual to get this newsletter out, but we have some exciting information for everyone in the following pages.  We have 2 events happening soon, our Annual Hunter Safety Course scheduled for July 28^th and August 1^st.  Please read Roger Gillingwater’s article.  If you know of anyone who is in need of their Hunter Safety Certificate, send them our way.

First Annual Apprentice Hunter Appreciation Day

Bruce Bullard has an outstanding day coming up August 29^th for Youth, (boys and girls) under age 16, adult women and disabled persons interested in waterfowling. Take a look at the enclosed Flyer and send in your application to be sure to be included in this action packed day. Fathers and Mothers are welcome to accompany their children and will not be included in the 100 maximum limit. This Apprentice Hunter day is the result of a grant we received from The National Rife Association (NRA), without which, we would not be able to fund this type of project.  Thank you Friends of NRA.

Cougar Wetland has been secured for 2009 thru 2011

We do not have the signed permit yet, but we are assured that we will be administering hunting at Cougar Wetland for the next two waterfowl seasons.  We will have more information on Cougar in the next newsletter, and will have the applications, etc., posted on our website as it gets closer to the season.

March 2009 Sportsman’s Dinner

Our 5^th Annual Dinner was a great success.  I feel that the social aspects of the evening were outstanding. Our financial success was great, considering the economy, and we have secured 4 blinds this season, all in rice country. Our quest for a Delta or Grasslands blind continues, but it is a slow process.  Mark your calendar, next year’s dinner is scheduled for March 13^th, same time, same place.  See you there if not before.