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                                            Hunter Education by Greg Burke

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                                            _Now booking a "One Stop" course For January 20, 21 & 22 you or someone you know wants to get their hunting and firearms licences --have them get in touch with me, GREG BURKE -  Serving Windsor, Chatham and Blenhiem area. Register now to beat the rush! Contact Greg Burke .

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                                            YOUTH HUNT DAY

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                                            Youth Hunting Day
                                            Saturday, September 17, 2011
                                            New Breed Farm
                                            2807 County Road 12
                                            Essex, Ontario

                                            Orientation and Hunter Safety. Trap Shooting.  Hunting.  Field Dressing.  Lunch.  Demonstrations.

                                            Please remember this is a hunting event.  It is imperative that both mentor and apprentice bring a hunter orange vest and hat for the day.

                                            MENTORS MUST HAVE A SMALL GAME LICENCE AFFIXED TO THE BACK OF THEIR OUTDOORS CARD AND THE APPRENTICE IS TO BRING THEIR HUNTER APPRENTICESHIP SAFETY CARD.

                                            YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HUNTING PORTION OF THE EVENT WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION ON YOUR PERSON.

                                            Contact Len Hunter @ 519-839-4006 to register.

                                            DELTA WATERFOWL REPORTS....

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                                            Banding Program Eliminates Paper Certificates

                                            Big Boyz Tournament Results

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                                            Rainbow- Tom Fryer- 15.90 lbs.; Nicole Dyck- 15.40; Larry Stevenson- 14.04; Chris Lemieux- 13.76; Roger Magrum- 13.66; Ron Malott- 13.44; George Toews- 13.10; Chris Laramie- 12.70; Tim Magrum- 12.60; Louis Resendes- 12.58.

                                            Walleye- Girard Stevanka- 10.34 lbs.; Brandon Gignac- 10.26; Matt Chorba- 10.16; Tom Broadwell- 9.54; Bruce Gardin- 9.46; Mike Turnbull- 9.20; Tyler McDonald- 9.08; John Orosz- 9.06; Jamie Sturgeon- 8.70; Craig Dunmore- 8.58

                                            Largest Salmon- Steve Anderson- 11.96
                                            Largest Sheephead- Keith Tofflemire- 10.66

                                            421 ten-day tickets and 245 one-day tickets were sold.  Besides local anglers, they had entrants from some far away places such as Alberta, Quebec, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Texas, and California.  Changes made this year to the tournament format worked very well.

                                            Congratulations to the organizing committeee for a job well done!

                                            Thanks to all  volunteers, and sponsors who helped to make this our most successful tournament to date.

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                                            Michigan Waterfowl Calling Championship-Saginaw

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                                            Saturday:
                                            Team Duck Calling
                                            Master: $200 Cash Prize, First Place 2011 Duck Stamp and Print
                                            Novice: First Place Duck Stamp and Print
                                            Youth Duck Calling
                                            Fledglings (for those who are new to duck calling: Prizes TBA
                                            Tenderfoot (Juniors ages 12 and under): Prizes TBA
                                            Hunters (ages 16 and under): First Place Duck Stamp and Print

                                            Sunday:
                                            State Duck Calling Championship
                                            This year's Duck Calling Competition is a sanctioned event with the winner reporting to Stuggart, AR to represent Michigan in the World Championship competition later this fall.
                                            Master: First Place $300 Cash Prize and 2011 Duck Stamp and Print.
                                            Winner advances to World Championship
                                            Novice: First Place Duck Stamp and Print
                                            State Goose Calling Championship
                                            Master: First Place $300 Cash Prize and 2011 Duck Stamp and Print.
                                            Opportunity to advance to nationals.
                                            Novice: First Place Duck Stamp and Print
                                            Youth Goose Calling Contest
                                            Fledglings (for those who are new to duck calling: Prizes TBA
                                            Tenderfoot (Juniors ages 12 and under): Prizes TBA
                                            Hunters (ages 16 and under): First Place Duck Stamp and Print

                                            Note: Youths under 16 are eligible to compete for points toward the krugerfarms.com cup. Both Hunter divisions of the Youth Goose and Youth Duck competitions are qualifier competitions for krugerfarms.com where top five winners in each division are awarded points toward the cup.

                                            For more information on this event, directions or to reserve exhibitor space please contact the Bay City State Recreation Area at 989-667-0717

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                                            WHEATLEY KIDS FISHING DERBY

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                                            The Kids Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, July 9th.7 a.m - 12 noon at the Wheatley Dock. They provided a Free lunch and prize for each entrant. Biggest fish awards: 8 and under went to Jack Thomas; age 9 to 13 went to Victoria Ashley & Luc Ribble; and age 14 to 17 went to Riley Gabrial.  Bait was supplied for everyone. Everyone that came out had a great time.  I think this was the best turnout ever.  Good Job to the guys & gals from "Southwest Outdoors Club". 
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                                            Delta Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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                                            One hundred years is a long time for any organization; a century of aspirations, 10 decades of hard work, countless successes to celebrate and occasional failures to learn from. Since 1911, Delta Waterfowl has seen it all.  What's remarkable is that throughout this journey, travelled by thousands of dedicated individuals, their mission has always been to enhance the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting.

                                            On June 25, 2011 the Delta Waterfowl - Kingsville Chapter CELEBRATED it's 7th year.  They had "FireHouse Catering", a live auction, silent auction and lots of prizes.  Everyone had a good time as usual.
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                                             JULY 22-24, 2011 - Canada’s premier outdoor hunting and fishing sporting event.  Canada's biggest hunting event and your gateway to all the latest news and updates on this exciting 3 day celebration of the great outdoors!HUNTFEST was developed with the true outdoorsman in-mind. Here you can view, test, and purchase the latest in hunting/fishing gear, and visit with brand name manufacturers and the best outfitters/guides. We welcome you to visit the show to see the latest gear, and get expert advice from professional hunters, fisherman and well-known outdoor personalities.  Enjoy your HUNTFEST experience! 

                                            SOUTHWEST OUTDOORS CLUB

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                                            Ontario Family Fishing Week- July 2-10.

                                            Kids’ Fishing Derby- Saturday, July 9th  at the Wheatley Dock.  7:00 a.m.- 12 noon.  Set up Friday night at 6:00 p.m. Volunteers needed!

                                            Great Erie Salmon and Pickerel Hunt- July 1-17.  Go to www.rondeauwaterfowlers.com for details.

                                            Big Boyz Fishing Tournament-Big Boyz Fishing Tournament- July 22-31.
                                            Southwest Outdoors Club host the 8th annual Big Boyz Fishing Tournament-
                                            July 22- July 31 2011
                                            Based out of Wheatley Harbour Ontario Canada on Lake Erie.
                                            $5700 Cash prize total
                                            All Weigh-ins to take place at Boatlaunch

                                            Phone            519-825-9276     
                                            Website
                                            http://www.wheatleyharbourauthority.com

                                            Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show- Woodstock, Ontario.  September 13, 14, 15.  www.outdoorfarmshow.com for more details.

                                            Hunter Education by Greg Burke

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                                            Any Student that takes his course (one Stop) between now and next May that are between the ages of 12 to 15 will go into a draw for a free duck and Goose hunt with your trainer (me) next year. Next Courses are :January 21, 22, 23, February 18, 19, 20, March 18, 19, 20, April 15, 16, 17, .May 20, 21, 22  Classes are limited to 10 students so sign up today to avoid missing out, These Classes fill up fast.  Serving Windsor, Chatham and Blenhiem area. Register now to beat the rush! Contact Greg Burke .

                                            Georgian Bay WOW Weekend - Oct 30, 2010

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                                            The Georgian Bay WOW (Womens outdoor weekend) conducted a ladies waterfowl hunt at Long point On Oct. 30 2010. Friday evening the participants arrived at the Long point and had an evening of instruction on the basics of waterfowling. Up at 3am, breakfast ready, lunches packed and off to the marsh.  All 16 women had an excellent adventure.

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                                            Mentored Hunts

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                                            Youth and Ladies Hunt Holiday Beach
                                            Date:Saturday, November 13, 2010
                                            Time:5:00am - 4:00pm
                                            Location:Holliday Beach
                                            Contact: John Jones @ (519) 733-9691 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            (519) 733-9691      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
                                            jjones58@cogeco.ca

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