2006 Deer Camp News.

The wrap up of this year’s deer festival was hampered by several factors

Weather played a huge part in the lack of fair play on the part of our four legged friends. Wind under a deer tail has a ground effect that adds 40 mph to their ground speed. If you did not factor that in you were probably looking in someone’s ammo box by Saturday night!

The over 55 group hereafter known as “drivers/draggers” were forced to let the younger fellows claim an immoral victory this year. It was felt that any deer shot by unlicensed hunters should not count in the final tally; any deer shot by an under 55 member while on stand was suspect since it was probably escorted to it’s demise by a senior member. We can also question the practice of gloating and taunting in the clubhouse. If penalties were assessed for such un-sportsman like behavior the referee would run out of flags before mealtime. Besides you have to let the whiners win once in awhile or they will quit playing. “Nuff”  said!!!

Items of note

An out of state member who was licensed challenged; did manage to have 5 deer commit suicide by running into his slugs! The autopsy showed some pretty shoddy marksmanship on the part of the perpetrator. It was mentioned that whoever was the recipient of the any of the massacred 5, would have to like deer ribs, since other edible portions contained lead in amounts above FDA standards.

Dan has decided to sit out this year, and will be hunting with Tony Blair in the U.K. Since they are both staunch supporters of George Bush they should have a lot to discuss on stand!  Rumor has it that Dan has loaned his truck to the group to use as they see fit.(ouch!!!!) Bill will conduct a safe driving course for everyone using Dan’s truck. We’ll probably be able to get it cleaned and repaired before he returns next summer?  Danny’s weapon will be auctioned off on Friday night. Be aware that the scope may be missing.

November Try Out Camp

There will be a position try out camp around Thanksgiving 2007. Those probationary members (marginal “gutters&draggers”) will be expected to show up and demonstrate to the senior staff proficiency in the following events

All events will be scored using the RHOP(Revised Hunter Observation Protocol Matix)

Shooting Skills

Applicants must place 8 out of 10 shots in a cardboard target inside a tire rolling downhill.

A lesser score means duties will be assigned!

Ability to drag a 150 pond rectangular object up a 30 degree incline

This is a timed event and sores will rated on number of stops, any projectile vomiting from over exertion will score bonus points!

Removal of animal intestinal tract

Time and overall carcass condition are the criteria here. Any entrails left in the carcass will be grounds for more practice during the “real” season. We will have several borrowed cattle for you to practice on!!!!

Wood splitting and hauling

This is and endurance event with scored criteria being judged on uniformity of wood pieces and stability of the woodpile. In this case size does matter. The more wood you have the better your score.

Beverage service

Last year Mr. Fry gave an outstanding demonstration of how to serve beverages after a long day of hunting. He will act as the evaluator for this event, which will conclude the series.

Goals : These events are intended to bring younger members closer to the established goals of our organization, and give the over 55 group an opportunity to re-focus wayward members.

If some feel this just another form of cheating, and a way to help narrow the kill gap then we are also addressing that goal!!!!

Editorial Comment

The Liberal Wing of the BDSA moved into a position of power much like the Democrats swept into congress this fall. It will be interesting to see how the Nuevo Left will organize the affairs of December next year. Expect a good deal of spending on items un-related to weapons procurement.

Perhaps we might be in for things like warming houses for lost hunters, and a public transit voucher for those who don’t own four wheelers. Whatever happens rest assured it will be for the good of the downtrodden (a.k.a.) senior hunters. Assuming no coup attempt is in the offing, the senior members may be in for some stand time, and decent shot opportunities the next 2 seasons!!!!

Sincerely,

R. Limbaugh

Meal Assignments

Again organizations have filed complaints about too much food being toted in, and left! In order to remedy the situation the season will not end until all the chips etc. are gone. Buy and bring according to how long you plan to stay.

If anyone has a plan (let me rephrase that!) if a solution is known to the above problem please feel free to share it with the group. It won’t matter, but you may feel better for trying!

If anyone would like to chair a sub committee to gather information on said issue please apply to Dan (Nancy Pelosi’s protégée’) Remember the power change mentioned above!