WINTER 2010 NEWSLETTER

Nancy Solsaa, an optometrist in Waverly, walked around the Lincoln Children’s Zoo on Wednesday with her daughter Miranda and Miranda’s friend

Cori Gleason. They approached one of the many booths scattered throughout the grounds, located at 1222 S. 27th St., feeling furs, scales, skins and beaks.

“I think I like the fish best,” Miranda said. “I like them because they slip out of my hand. ... They’re slimy, and they feel like snakes.”“You’re a lot braver with the fish,” Solsaa said to Miranda with a smile. “You used to not want to touch the fish, and now you’re elbows deep in the fish tank.”The 10-year-old was clearly an animal lover; for every live creature she encountered, Miranda wanted to know what it was called. Upon hearing a young salamander was nameless, she promptly christened it “Silly.” She talked with volunteer Scott Wessel about his pet black Lab, and asked how old every animal was.“Momma?” she asked, after leaving the fish. “Do they have bugs?”

Miranda, who has been visually impaired since birth, was participating in the Zoo’s 10th annual “Sensory Safari,” a day for blind and visually impaired Nebraskans of all ages to experience the touch, sound and smell of animals firsthand.

Sensory Safari is sponsored by the Nebraska Chapter of Safari Club International, the Nebraska Chapter of Sables Club International, Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Nebraska Game and Parks commission and the Pierson Wildlife Museum.

“It’s an opportunity to experience some of our wild animals and some exotic animals here at the zoo, and just learn more about the natural environment,” said volunteer Wessel, a wildlife biologist with Nebraska Game and Parks. “It’s really a cool event.”Miranda came to her first Sensory Safari when she was only 9 months old.“She gets to feel things you don’t see everyday, like the deer or buffalo,” Solsaa said. “Miranda gets to see how big they

Visually Impaired and Blind Nebraskans Experience Wildlife in Special Way at Zoo EventHilary Stohs-Krause

PRESIDENTCal Campbell, Valley, NE (402)478-4738 cal@turfcars.com

VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARYJamie McCarty, Council Bluffs, IA (712)435-9046 jjmccarty@hotmail.com

TREASURERReed Samson, Omaha, NE

DIRECTORSTom Tucker, Kearney, NE (308)236-7061 ttucker53@citlink.netBuzz Madson, Omaha, NE (402)391-7777 emadson@midwesteyecare.comWayne Janssen, Lincoln, NE (402)488-6620Tim L. Sund, Lexington, NE (308)325-0053 tim@tlsund.comDaryl Krugman, Omaha, NE (402)597-3628 dkrugman@cox.netSean Wigert, Hastings, NE (402)469-7261 wigs87@yahoo.com Wade Hadden, Omaha, NE (402)895-0894 schumi0515@yahoo.comDoug Dilley, Neligh, NE (402)887-9944 dilley@frontier.netCorey Goss, Council Bluffs, IA (712)328-7372 gossfishing@aol.com

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTPeggy Brune, Lincoln, NE (402)423-4664 brunejpbl@windstream.net

EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVEKurt Mehlin, Omaha, NE (402)681-8736 kamehlin@mpsomaha.org

ASSISTANT EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVEVicki Westcott, Holdrege, NE (308)995-8131 vwestcott@atcjet.net

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are, how hairy they are, in a safe way. ... Each time we come, there’s more she can absorb and understand.”The first safari was held in 1991, according to the Safari Club International’s website. Ever since, safaris have been held across the country, using donated animal mounts, skins, skulls, and horns, said NE Safari Club Education Director Vicki Westcott, adding that about 250 people attended Wednesday’s event.“Here, they can learn about a turkey’s beard, or the differences between the beak on a turkey or a duck,” she said. “Now they’ll understand.”

Cal Campbell--President, Nebraska Safari Club

The President’s Message

With summer over and the hunting season in full swing, we

are all looking forward to the Convention and Hunters Expo January 14-15th at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in LaVista, Nebraska. Your directors have been working hard to make this convention bigger and better. We will have several new outfitters and vendors attending this year, as well as those you always look

forward to seeing and renewing old friendships. Mike Rogers of Expedition Safari on the Outdoor Channel will be our featured guest at the Life Breakfast and will be available for all to meet throughout the convention. Mike is a great individual with

SABLES REPRESENTATIVEMarla Jo Starling, North Platte, NE (308)534-0704 marlajo@internet-usa.net

NEWSLETTER EDITORDaryl Krugman, Omaha, NE (402)597-3628 dkrugman@cox.net

ASSISTANT EDITORBuzz Madson, Omaha, NE (402)391-7777 emadson@midwesteyecare.comReagan Schulte, Omaha, NE

TRANSCRIPTIONISTCheryl Skudler, Omaha, NE

ASSISTANT RESEARCHERReagan Schulte, Omaha, NE (402)457-6166

PAST PRESIDENTSEd Nielsen, ColumbusMarv Westcott, HoldregeWilliam Curry, III, ColumbusJohn Kohl, YorkGloria Erickson, Holdrege John Holl, SheltonGale Mettenbrink, Grand IslandGreg Middleton, SpringfieldMike Gleason, LincolnTom Lanz, LincolnAllison Bunger, HildrethLonnie Wilsey, Grand IslandRoger Haddan, OmahaJeff Miller, LaVistaBetty Allison, North PlatteDoug Dilly, Neligh Corey Goss, Council Bluffs

PAST DIRECTORSJohn Mapes, NorfolkKirk Herrington, CozadLinda Siedhoff, LincolnGeorge Rambour, IV, Columbus Bill Siedhoff, LincolnBob Siedhoff, CreteMike Thompson, OmahaDee Carlson, CroftonBob Dangler, HastingsMike Craigo, OmahaGregg Silverberg, LincolnBruce Thomsen, HoldregeDon Malcom, CozadGary Parker, Columbus Brent Boerkircher, CozadBetty Allison, North PlatteCraig Nakamoto, GlenwoodCal Campbell, Valley

PAST SABLES PRESIDENTSKathy Middleton, SpringfieldLou Haddan, OmahaDee Hock, Smithfield

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vast hunting experience both nationally and throughout the world and does a fantastic job promoting wildlife conservation worldwide and protecting our hunting freedom.

I attended the SCI board meeting and Presidents Training in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in July. The training session was held at the AWLS Ranch. To those who are not familiar with the ranch, it was built and paid for by the Sables and is improved by volunteers every year. To date we (Nebraska SCI and Sables) have sent 134 teachers to the ranch for wilderness training since 1981. These teachers return to their classrooms and teach their students about conservation and the freedom to hunt. Money raised at our annual Sables luncheon on Saturday helps pay to send the teachers. Mary Jane West, National Sables President, will be attending our convention and the luncheon. For those of you who would like to experience the ranch, Sables will be offering a three night stay, with meals included, at their auction. While there you can fish for trout in Granite Creek, shoot trap, practice at the archery range, or try your hand at the Hawk (tomahawk) throw, and then visit Teton or Yellowstone National Park (about 40 miles away).

Anyone who has any suggestions on making our convention and our club better, please give me a call at (402)679-1034.

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Another series of Membership Dinners has taken place since the last newsletter. The special premium offered to dinner attendees through the end of 2010 is

provided by Oak View Ranch, which is about fourteen miles North of Orchard, Nebraska. Some lucky Membership Dinner attendee will win a three day two night stay for two at Oak View Ranch. The cabin is on a 2,700 acre tract with a lake full of fish, so there will be ample opportunity to unwind in a secluded sanctuary. This package has a value of $150.00. Every person who attended a Membership Dinner is entered into the drawing once for each dinner they attend. At the 2011 convention a winner will be drawn. The winner will need to take their trip sometime in 2011 on open dates to be arranged by Oak View Ranch. If you want to learn more about Oak View Ranch you can call them at (402)655-2323.

One of the recent Membership Dinners took place at the Two Rivers Saloon in Niobrara, Nebraska, hosted by Steve Kreycik of KSK Big Game Outfitters Kreycik River View Ranch. The attendees had a great time and talked for over two hours. The next day we were treated to a tour of the Kreycik River View Ranch and had a great time seeing and feeding the bison and elk. We did not see the animals set for this year’s hunts because they had already been placed in the hunting pasture away from human contact. Steve does this to provide a true hunting experience for his clients. The animals we were able to see on the tour would indicate that some very nice trophies are probably in the hunting pasture. If you want more information on KSK Big Game Outfitters, you can look them up at www.kskbiggameoutfitters.com.

If you want to host a Membership Dinner please contact me so that we can get out notice of the date, time and restaurant. Anyone can attend these dinners and you are encouraged to

invite your friends even if they are not SCI members. You don’t have to put on any special program. Just by having dinner together with other members and potential members you make SCI stronger. The only cost to those attending is the cost of the meal. It is our desire to make the Nebraska Chapter truly a statewide organization. It would be great if we could have these dinners in every corner of Nebraska since we have members all across the State. Please don’t pass up this opportunity.

The Cabela’s Gift Certificate program for new members is still in effect for the calendar year 2010. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring your friends into SCI. If you or a friend invests $65.00, the new member will get a one year membership in SCI and the Nebraska Chapter. The person paying for the membership will get a gift certificate for $50.00 from Cabela’s. This results in a net cost to the new member of $15.00 for the first year of membership.

It is important that you send the membership application to me along with a check for $65.00 made payable to SCI. This will insure that the new member receives the one year Nebraska Chapter membership. Please mail applications to: Wayne E. Janssen, 9200 Merryvale Dr., Lincoln, NE 68526 or call me at (402) 488-6620 for more information, and remember to tell me who is to receive the gift certificate. Each new member enhances our Nebraska chapter.

If you did not make it to the spring shoot in Grand Island you missed a good shoot and a good membership meal afterwards. As you can see by the picture of the meal everyone had a good time exchanging stories and getting to know each other better. If you have ideas on how we can improve the spring shoot please share them with a board member. Your ideas matter.

MEMBERSHIP MESSAgE BOARDWayne E. Janssen, Director

Dinner after the Spring Shoot Teri and Tim Zelenski

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Greetings Chapter Leaders, I am writing this article to keep you informed about a recent planning meeting in late August of the SCIF Education Sables Governing Board. The Education Sables Governing Board and Steering Committee met for two days at AWLS in August following the SCI/F Board of Directors Meeting. The main focus of the meetings was to:

• Align Sables Canons (Bylaws) with SCI Bylaws: these are expected to be completed and voted on in the coming months.

• Membership Growth: discussed the development of strategies to grow membership during the coming years. We are recruiting people who have a desire to support SCIF Education programs.

• Expand and open the Sables Governing board Election Process to a broader base of voters. The next elections are May 2011.

The Governing Board and Steering Committee reaffirmed educational goals in its 2008 strategic plan:

• Increase the number of youth involved in conservation and other outdoor activities including shooting sports. Chapter Youth Grants were created to assist chapters and SCIF Education Sables in working toward this goal.

• Increase the number of educators attending the

conservation science college level program at the SCIF American Wilderness Leadership School. Between 2000 and 2010 nearly 2,500 AWLS educator graduates reached more than 1.6 million students with our science-based conservation message that includes the positive role of hunting.

Marla Starling, Sables President

Thanks to the many SCI Chapters and Chapter Sables Committees for their generous support and dedication to SCIF Education Programs. Feel free to contact me with questions and comments.

SCIF Sables President562-225-3793 Cell951-443-4416 Res

January 28, 2011, plan to attend the SCIF Sables Annual Luncheon, Show and Auction in the Atlantis Resort Casino. Purchase your tickets at www.scishow.com. All funds raised by Sables are dedicated to SCIF Education Programs.

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HUNTINg REPORTS

Gary with chamois Gary with tahr

After some of the more challenging international sheep and goat hunts over the years, Gary decided a trip to New Zealand for more “civilized” hunts and time to

play tourist would be appropriate. So in April Gary and his wife were off to New Zealand for hunts with Tim Buma of New Zealand Trophy Hunting LTD and a few weeks playing tourist with his wife enjoying the beautiful south island of New Zealand.

Tim and Gary had been corresponding for the last couple of years concerning hunts for tahr and chamois and finally got things firmed up for early season hunts in 2010. Tim has numerous hunting areas from fenced “estate hunts” to free range climb the mountain hunts so he can provide whatever type of hunts you are looking for. Gary went with Tim because he has areas where you can climb and appreciate the mountains of New Zealand without use of helicopters. Upon arrival Gary and his wife had the opportunity to rest up at his very comfortable lodge where she remained with Tim’s wife while Tim and Gary were off to hunt tahr.

Tim and Gary drove about three hours from lodge to mountain range and started the climb. After a few hours they arrived at a high mountain sheep herder’s cabin, which was comfortable, and then climbed high each day from the cabin to hunt tahr. They passed on a few tahr and Gary took one on the fourth day. During the hunt they saw lots of free ranging stags, a few chamois, wild hogs, and red deer. The weather was starting to turn bad so Gary and his wife played tourist for a week and met up with Tim in Hanmer Springs area for chamois.

New Zealand HuntGary Parker, Columbus, Nebraska

While on the mountain the rain continued with winds clocked at 90 mph. Gary actually was blown off a ridge and was lucky to only receive a small bump on his head. It was then they decided to get off the mountain. Tim said a “nor-easter” was impacting the entire south island and they should take another break and try later for chamois.

For the next 14 days Gary and his wife traveled the north, central, and western areas of the south island and enjoyed fantastic seafood, sheep, wine, and scenery and eventually met up with Tim on the western coast in the Fox Glacier area for hunting. After missing an opportunity for a quick shot at chamois at 100 yard because he was not quick enough getting the gun safety off, Gary finally took a chamois on the final day in rainy, foggy conditions just as a “nor-easter” with rain and fog set in for an extended period.

Gary and his wife enjoyed playing tourist for a week in Queenstown and the southern areas of the island before departing for the U.S.A.

In summary, Tim runs a great operation which Gary would highly recommend, and he provided Gary with some great hunts in some exceptional mountains. In addition to the hunting, during the three weeks playing tourist Gary and wife logged over 1500 mile exploring and enjoying all the southern island of New Zealand has to offers. Based on the fact Gary has hunted for five other international sheep and goats for the balance of year, the trip to New Zealand provided him with lots of “points” with his wife for the future hunts.

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Ibex HuntGary Parker, Columbus, Nebraska

At the last Grand Slam Club/Ovis Hunter and Outfitters Convention, one of the hunts Gary booked was with Bob Patton of Asian Expeditions, for Alti and Gobi

ibex. It took numerous exchanges in communications, but they finally were able to get dates firmed up that would work for all concerned. At the last minute, a fellow “ Cornhusker,” Jim Ernst, decided to go and to Gary’s surprise Bob was able to get everything worked out.

Flights on Korean Air through Soul to Ulanbaatar were all on schedule, and they arrived Sunday night at historic Ulaanbaatar Hotel, thinking they had a couple of nights to rest up until the once a week flight on Tuesdays to Alti. Wrong. They were advised a Monday flight had been added, and they would be leaving the hotel in three hours for the flight. A couple hours of sleep, a 2-hour plane ride to town of Alti, and 10 hours by Land Cruiser, and they were at their base camp. After late evening meal they had gear arranged and were ready for a few hours of sleep.

They learned that the previous winter had been very devastating in the Alti Mountains, and Gary’s guide, Odgiiv (Ogi) stated that over 10 million domestic sheep and many ibex and were lost because of extreme temperatures and heavy snow. Based on the situation, it was decided prior to their arrival in Ulaanbator, they would not be able to use traditional camp and hunting areas, but would be hunting in area(s) in the Alti Mountains in extreme west Mongolia they had not used for 5-7 years. As the days unfolded they would extend from their base camp and utilize spike camps during their hunts for two purposes--1) try to find trophy class ibex, and 2) to allow them to do ibex survey in these new areas for future. At one time their spike camp was five miles from the China border.

Early in the hunt they climbed mountain and were glassing by 6:30 am. Not seeing any ibex Ogi decided they should move to another Alti range, and as they approached the base of the mountain a group of six male ibex were spotted moving slowly up the steep rocky slope. For the next few hours they tried to get into position for both Jim and Gary to try and take two mature males from the group. Gary was able to get within 317 yards of the Alti ibex Gary wanted, and before Jim could get positioned to take a shot at his ibex, they started to spook, so Gary had to take the shot. The result was Gary had a very nice Alti ibex early in the hunt.

For the next several days they saw very few mature ibex and traveled 40-50 miles from base camp in various directions and set up multiple fly camps in new areas of the Alti Mountains. It was obvious Gary had been fortunate to get a very nice Alti ibex early in hunt. Jim was finally able to get his Alti, and then it was on to try for Gobi.

One day later in the hunt they left the camp in rain and fog, and Gary had reservations about how productive the hunting day would be. As they were positioned on a ridge waiting for weather to improve, Ogi said, “you know this is the last day.” Gary was a little bothered and confused with this statement, because he thought they still had four more days. In any event, a couple hours later the fog lifted a little, and on the adjacent mountain was a single mature ibex. Ogi said, “This is a great trophy, and even if we hunted four more days, I do not believe we would find a nicer trophy.” Using the ridge and fog, they were able to complete a stalk to the very end of their ridge. Due to fog, they could not seem to get reading with range finder across the canyon, but estimated range at 350-425 yards. Gary set the shot for 350 and squeezed the trigger, and heard the “whamp” of bullet hitting; however, the shot was low, and for next hour or so they followed signs before Gary was able to put the Gobi down with a final shot.

The next day they departed for Alti and stopped at two of the local guides’ yurts and were treated to some warm Mongolian

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New Zealand HuntBuzz Madson, Omaha, Nebraska

In June, Buzz and Percy Madson traveled to New Zealand. They had purchased an auction hunt from Gary Herbert who runs a hunting camp on the south island of

New Zealand. The hunt took place at his lodge which was centrally located on the island and at the base of what is called the Southern Alps.

The first day was spent hunting on the mountain for chamois around the area of Mt. Cook, the tallest mountain on the southern island. After the chamois were located, a stalk was put on one and shot as the chamois moved to a high grassy feeding area. The next day on a different part of the mountain, a hunt for Himalayan tahr was begun. These are fairly rare animals and sometimes require fairly long distance shooting. Buzz was able to harvest a nice tahr later on the second day.

The facilities at the lodge were excellent as was the food. Some meals consisted of venison (red stag) which is also hunt on his ranch, as well as tenderloin of tahr.

Following the hunt, Buzz and Percy enjoyed a tour of the southern island spending time in Queenstown, a beautiful town on a glacier lake, visited some of the south island wineries (which have been started within the last 35 years, many being transplants from California due to similar climates), drove up the jaw-dropping beautiful coastline, and spent their final days in Christchurch. The roads were very windy and New Zealanders tend to drive fast, but they were very friendly and helpful. The scenery in New Zealand from the snowcapped mountains to the temperate rain forest to the southern fiords was spectacular, a beautiful country.

Buzz with tahr

Buzz with chamois

hospitality and food. After a long day they arrived in the city of Alti, only to find the limited number of “hotels” were full due to Alti/Gobi Regional Festival. They were fortunate to finally find a room, which had a single shared shower for the entire hotel, where they agreed to heat some water and they had their first shower in 12 days. The next day they arrived in Ulaanbatar, and due to confusion on length of their hunts, had five days until their scheduled departure flight. Korean Air advised all flights were full until their confirmed departure, but thanks to their booking agent in the USA and a persistent Korean Air agent in Ulaanbator, they were finally able to get a flight out in two days. They took advantage of this time to play tourist and work on trophies.

International hunters who have booked with Bob are aware of the effort he expends to set up hunts in China and Mongolia. Bob’s attention to detail has not changed and Mongol –Tours and Galaa’s reputation is well known for outfitting in Mongolia, and his son, Odgiiv, has the same dedication and knowledge as his father. Also, the performance and support of their entire staff was exceptional. With reduced ibex population and compressed hunting days, Gary felt fortunate to be leaving with two great trophies, as did Jim. These ibex should position Gary for “Capra Super 20” later this year. It had been six or seven years since Gary’s last trip to Mongolia and he was surprised and impressed with the growth and positive changes in Ulaanbaatar. Discovering valuable resources can do that. As they departed Mongolia, Jim said, “I have a whole new respect and appreciation for mountain sheep and goat hunters.”

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England HuntBuzz Madson, Omaha, Nebraska

In October, Buzz and Percy Madson traveled to England to complete hunting a small class of deer. Previously Buzz had hunted a Musk deer in Siberia and now traveled to England to hunt muntjac and Chinese water deer. The hunting was done on the Duke of Bedford estate approximately 50-60 miles north of London. They stayed in small inns, one

in Wolborn, a town located on the Duke’s estate, and also a small inn called the Cat in Sharpthorn. Hunting was done by spot and stalk in the wooded forests of the Duke’s estate as well as in some of his open fields. The countryside is absolutely beautiful.

Following the three day hunt, a week was spent in London sightseeing: Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court, many museums, the Tower of London, going to a play, enjoying fine restaurants, etc., etc. The hunt was done through Kevin Downer, who has the hunting rights for the Duke of Bedford Estate. He put together a wonderful hunting package for them, both the hunt and the lodging.

Buzz with Chinese water deer Buzz with Muntjac deer

Tim, Claire, and Micaela Connolly hunted with Mort and Mel Kuranui in June of this year from a hunt purchased at the 2010 convention. Micaela took a great red stag scoring just short of 400 SCI points. The Connolly family left with some wonderful memories.

Connolly family

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The Nebraska Safari Club presents opportunities galore to take a mentored hunt in the state of NE. After an unsuccessful bid at a past winter conference,

a chance to meet with vendors at this conference presented opportunities to do this thing, a challenge, that always seemed to elude my efforts. I have had hunting experiences while growing up on the farm and numerous opportunities while teaching in different parts of NE. I have long thought it would be neat to select a student and have them partake in the hunt with their parents -- a student that would have little or no exposure to hunting, a hunt with controlled conditions and foremost with safety in mind.

I have had the opportunity and privilege to provide sponsored hunts to three students during the past three years. This involved B & B Trophy Hunts at Atkinson and KandS Guide service at Niobrara. The students selected were hard workers in their community and future leaders. They had been doing lots of volunteer work and had excellent character and leadership skills. They were selected after visiting with their parents since this was meant to be a family activity without me in the background. Wayne Braun and Phil Shoop worked with the families, got the arrangements taken care of, and did an excellent job working with the students.

The sponsoring program removes barriers to participation yet allows people to safely experience hunting in a highly controlled manner. It creates circumstances that are responsive to the social conditions research tells us is necessary to recruit more hunters. A sponsored hunting experience can kindle an interest that leads to the creation of a life-long connection with the natural world - creating an

Sponsored HuntsJohn Niemoth

appreciation and understanding of it - and evoking a spirit of commitment to pass on the conservation ethic and our hunting heritage to future generations.

It is a thrill to see the changes in the person and the pride they have after participating in a sponsored hunt in which previous hurdles prevented them from having that opportunity. They could not believe that they were actually going to do it with their parents’ support. It seemed unbelievable that someone would do this for them, and after they did it they couldn’t wait to tell their friends. Touching the animal was an experience as well. The fur on their ears or neck felt really soft and completely awesome. Being a member of the “one shot club” was a unique situation to be in. Being more involved in hunting was the follow up to this experience, i.e., taking hunter safety and getting involved with uncles and parents to share their legacy and knowledge of the outdoors. It all starts with one hunter at a time and the effort to be involved with our youth.

John Niemoth with elk Michelle Hemphill with bison three years ago

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NE SCI would like to introduce Mike Rogers from Expedition Safari. He will be the guest speaker at the 2011 Safari Expo.

As host and executive producer of the Outdoor Channel hit show, SCI’s Expedition Safari, Southern California native Mike Rogers brings to each episode a lifetime of experience across multiple fields of expertise. Rogers is a world-class hunter, an award-winning television producer, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for wildlife conservation and the rights of sportsmen through his close association with Safari Club International (SCI).

Raised in the rolling hills and sagebrush of Southern California, Rogers hunted throughout his youth with a well-oiled Daisy BB gun and an early appreciation for the outdoors. As an avid sportsman, he

enjoyed football, baseball, track, surfing, skiing and motorcross, but hunting was the guiding force that led him to San Diego State University, where he studied Film and Television. After graduation, he was soon producing and directing Major League Baseball broadcasts for the San Diego Padres, as well as high-profile segments for the Olympic Games.

In 1987, he founded his own production company, Safari Video Productions, and dedicated his career from then on to field sports. Classic outdoor programs like Monster Elk, The Land of Kilimanjaro, Double Impact, and Great Rams of Asia were personally produced, directed, shot, and edited by Mike during this period.

In the mid-nineties, Rogers solidified his relationship with SCI, as the conservation, education, and humanitarian organization asked him to produce several evening programs for its premier event: The Hunter’s Convention. His help with those award/entertainment/auction events have helped net the non-profit organization millions of dollars to help protect the freedom to hunt and support wildlife conservation worldwide.

As host and executive producer of the Outdoor Channel hit show, SCI’s Expedition Safari, Southern California native Mike Rogers brings to each episode a lifetime of experience across multiple fields of expertise. Rogers is a world-class hunter, an award-winning television producer, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for wildlife conservation and the rights of sportsmen through his close association with Safari Club International (SCI). Rogers logs thousands upon thousands of frequent flier miles each year, spanning the globe to deliver 20+ original episodes every season, all of which contain the most stunning footage and big-game photography ever produced for an outdoor sports program.

In 2004, Safari Club International selected Mike Rogers as the host of its landmark series, Expedition Safari. His decades of experience in TV production, hunting, and familiarity with SCI’s goals have served him well throughout the run of the highly popular prime time series. Recent travels have taken him to New Zealand, Tanzania, Namibia, and the arctic (where Rogers experienced temperatures 70 degrees below zero). If Mike Rogers’ past adventures are any indication, the future will involve a lot of traveling to some of the most beautiful placed on earth--and they will no doubt be seen on Outdoor Channel’s SCI Expedition Safari.

Mike Rogers

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National SCI Annual Hunters Convention

We invite you to attend SCI’s 39th Annual Hunters Convention, January 26-29, 2011! Online registration is now open. Register by visiting

www.showsci.com. While you are there, book your hotel room and see the wide array of evening entertainment and speakers we have lined up for The Ultimate Hunters Market. SCI’s headquarters hotel, the Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino, will host the evening events and rooms are filling up fast. There are nine other luxurious hotels for you to book your stay, and each offers SCI’s preferred rate and shuttle service.

Larry the Cable guy, one of America’s most successful standup comedians, will captive audiences with his robust

style of humor at Wednesday’s grand opening ceremonies. Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate, will share her passion for hunting and the outdoors when she speaks at the Saturday evening gala dinner. Tickets for the evening and other events including Michael Reagan, The Marshall Tucker Band and Pure Prairie League, are bound to sell out quickly. Reserve your tickets now!

View a sold-out show floor of nearly 1,000 exhibiting companies, a list of auction hunts and items and other pertinent Convention details at www.showsci.com. Don’t miss SCI’s annual meeting and event in Reno, January 26-29, 2011!

Tips for Writing a Hunting ReportA hunting report is a great way to share your field experience and educate other hunters. Here are some simple tips to get you started:

• Write as soon as possible after the hunt in the third person!

• Be sure to cover basic details such as: - When was the hunt? - Where were you hunting? - Who was hunting? - What game was being pursued? - What was the method of hunting?• Was there an outfitter?• How were the accommodations?• Was the hunt successful?• What is your fondest memory from the hunt?• Please enclose colored pictures of your hunt.

If you purchased a hunt at our NE SCI Hunters Expo, especially if it was a donated hunt, do the outfitter a favor and write a quick report to show your appreciation for their support of NE SCI.

To submit a report, email is best. Send your hunt report directly to emadson@midwesteyecare.com or dkrugman@cox.com. Otherwise, a report on paper can be directly given to Daryl Krugman, 8513 Makaha Circle, Papillion, NE 68046.

From the KitchenNew Classic MeatloafIngredients:• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 1 cup diced onion• 8 ounces white button mushrooms, finely diced• 1 small carrot, finely grated• 2 tablespoons tomato paste• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme and fresh ground pepper• 1 clove garlic, minced• 3/4 teaspoon salt• 1 1/2 lbs. venison• 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce • 1 8-ounce can no salt added tomato sauce• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard• 1 tablespoon unsulphered molasses

Preparation Instructions:1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.2) Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the onion and mushrooms and cook until liquid is gone and mushrooms brown (about 8 minutes). Stir in carrots, tomato paste, thyme and garlic and cook, stirring 2 minutes more. Allow to cool completely. 3) In a large bowl combine the venison, oats, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, mushroom mixture, salt and pepper. Mix until just well combined. Transfer to 9 x 13 baking dish and shape into a loaf about 5 inches wide and 2 inches high. 4) In a small bowl whisk the tomato sauce, molasses, and mustard and pour over the meatloaf.5) Cook the meatloaf until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees, about 55-60 minutes. Remove and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.

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2011 NEBRASKA SAFARI CLUB CONVENTION AND HUNTER EXPOJanuary 14th and 15th, 2011

Embassy Suites, LaVista, NE.

GUN & OPTIC RAFFLE FORM

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City___________________________________ State___________________ Zip_______________________

Donation Amount: $ ________________________________________________________________________

I will attend the 2011 Nebraska Safari Club Convention: YES______ No_______

For a generous donation of $250.00 or more, you will receive well over $300.00 worth of raffle tickets for thePremium Gun and Optic Raffle. This package includes raffle tickets for multiple guns, 10X42 SwarovskiBinoculars, the Game Feed Raffle, the Cabela’s Package Raffle, the Wheel Raffle, the Membership Raffle, TheGeneral Raffle, and the Self Defense Raffle, Not included are the Convention 5 minuet gun raffles and the early birdgun raffle. The winner of the gun and optic raffles will be drawn during the Saturday night banquet.

If you cannot attend the 2011 Nebraska Safari Convention and Hunters Expo, the raffle tickets will be completed inyour name and made part of the raffles and you will be notified if you are the winner.

If you are attending the 2011 Nebraska Safari Club Convention and Hunter Expo, the raffle tickets will be includedin your registration packet when you check in.

All donations of any amount are respectfully requested and your generosity is certainly appreciated. All donorswill be recognized in the brochure for the 2011 Nebraska Safari Club Convention and Hunter Expo.

Due to your support and generous contributions we have been able to conduct more gun raffles at the Nebraskasafari Club Convention and Hunter Expo. THANK YOU very much for your past and continued support.

Send Completed form and check to:

Doug Dilly101 Eden Rock Lane.Neligh, NE. 68756

If you would like to pay by credit card, or need more information please call

Cal Campbell, President Phone: (402)-679-103423005 Elk City DriveValley, NE. 68064 email: cal@turfcars.com

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These are just a few of the fun and exciting raffle items for the 2011 Convention on Friday and

Saturday night and Sables luncheon.

World Famous Devon Row Bronze Statue of GiraffeBC Trophy Mountain Outfitters7 day hunt spring-fall 2011-2012______________

Silver Time Wildlife Co. 2011Trophy elk hunt 261Siler Time Wildlife Co. 2011 Saskatchewan, CanadaCanadian white tail deer_______________

Yellow Creek Outfitters, Cody, Wyoming Archery elk hunt, Wyoming, Big Horn Mountains _______________

Mcdougalodge, Alaska, fishing trip, 5 night/6 day at one of five lodgesY Bar Ranch, Tilden, Texas, Turkey Rio grand Y Bar Ranch, Tilden, Texas, hog hunt______________

B&B Trophy Ram 2011-2012Includes cape and processing_______________

All about travel, Great Wolf Lodge, Kansas City, Missouri _______________

Vals Trophy Hunt, mule deerVals Trophy Hunt, mountain Lion _______________

Ohio Whitetail deer huntBrian Wood Sporting Club_______________

Amendoris Ranch, New Mexico, ORNX and hunt _______________

Big Game Outfitters MexicoDesert Big Horn Sheep, Baja, CaliforniaCompeche, Jungle Hunt, ocellated turkey brochet Peccori crested guam; trophy fees not included; Compeche, Mexico

Lod Shermanson Adventures; deep sea fishing and duck and dove hunt, Mozatlen, Mexico; 6 days; 2010_______________

Granite Creek vacation; 3 nights and 4 daysJackson Hole, Wyoming_______________

Malgram-Santiago, Argentina, water buffalo species; 2011 only; fallow deer , Axis deer, red stage______________

Four Season Safaris New Zealand, red stag, tahr, balkean chamois______________

Hunt in Europe, Balkan chamois, Kiri Kiri ibex and other species _______________

Espocazo sport hunting, Gredos, Bechedo, Rhoade Island red stag, Pyremean chamois, roe deer_______________

Multiple African Hunts (to be arranged) South Africa, Nambia _______________

Custom gun HS precision, Rapid City, South Dakota_______________

AR Hunting Consultant; 8 days; Dodgestan TurHunting in Azerbaizan in Caucasis Regcom_______________

AR Hunting consultant Kyrgyzaton for marco polo sheep; not including cities permit fees of 20,000 US 2011-2012_______________

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A Fine And Pleasant MemoryRobert Dangler, Hastings, Nebraska

When I was in basic training for the military I decided I had wasted enough of my life in frivolous pursuits and should set some basic

life goals. I think I may have been on KP at the time. In any case, I did set some goals. As it turned out, some of them were still frivolous. But you have to take into account I was still relatively young and did not have a firm grasp on the meaning of realistic.

As I recall, the first goal was to go to college (at the time that might have seemed the most unrealistic of all). The second goal was to become a millionaire (you see what I mean, but when you’re young anything seems as though it might be possible). The third goal was to make love to Rachel Welch (I guess now we are really getting into the realm of . . . .). The fourth goal was to kill 50 deer. The last and final goal that I set way back then was to actually hunt Africa. At the time I knew of no one who had actually hunted in Africa or even dreamed about it. Since the time I was small my grandparents had been getting me hunting books for my birthday and for Christmas presents. I guess that was the spark. The first goal was accomplished. The second goal obviously was not. The third goal - well, lets not go there. The fourth goal has long since been accomplished. And the last goal was accomplished in 1990. I tell everyone it was the best two weeks of my life. So what does this all have to do with our continuing series regarding guides and outfitters? Perhaps nothing, and perhaps everything! I met Sandy McDonald at my first SCI meeting when they were still being held in Grand Island. I think that may

have been in 1988. I was immediately impressed with this soft-spoken young (then - funny how we all age) man and his very matter-of-fact way of explaining what I might look forward to if I went to South Africa on a Plains Game hunt.

We agreed to try to do the Safari in 1990 if I could accumulate enough money - an extremely large stretch for me then, as I had lost a business to the economy in 1983 and was still trying to pay that off.

Sandy’s father was also a Professional Hunter (PH), so Sandy is well grounded in what it takes to give his clients good hunts and actually grew up in the hunting industry and has spent his whole adult life in the endeavor. Sandy got his PH license at age 18, and interesting, got his first leopard with Jack Lott of 458 Lott fame in that first year.

The McDonald name is one of the oldest in Safari hunting in South Africa as his dad was one of the earliest, if not the earliest, to start hunting in South Africa as a Professional Hunter. They are now conducting hunts in Mozambique as well. I know I am sort of wandering here. When I got to Johannesburg where Sandy’s then fiancée Tracey was to pick me up, we discovered that they had lost all my luggage, including the guns. Bad start. So this great young (there I go again) lady just stuck around with me until they arrived. This was just an early sign of how I was to be treated. To my credit I did get her a bouquet of Protea, a flowering plant I believe to be native to South Africa.

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September 10th Water Festival at Two Rivers State ParkJohn Niemoth

Congratulations to all the volunteers who made a successful hands-on service project with over 100 volunteers who helped promote the sciences and

conservation measures at the Water Festival. The pictures speak for themselves as to the involvement of the students participating in this event. It was sponsored by Thrivent Financial and the NE Game and Parks Commission. John Niemoth, coordinating chairman of this event for the past nine years, expresses thanks to all the sponsored organizations and the many volunteers without whose participation this event could not be possible! Schools coming out to these events are not taken for granted and are commended for recognizing this unique opportunity. The principles and the philosophy of the NSC are being promoted as a legacy for future endeavors with our environment.

Convention 2011Nebraska SCI would like to request from the membership donations of wild game meat to be used for the convention game feed.

Please contact Daryl Krugman at: dkrugman@cox.net or (402)597-3628, or Cal Campbell at cal@turfcars.com or (402)691-2825. Pick up can be arranged.

Deer Meat Transfer AvailableHunters again will be able to provide meat to anyone willing to accept it this year under a Nebraska Game and Parks Commission program.

Nebraska has an ample deer population and the Deer Exchange is designed to accommodate the additional harvest of deer. Hunters who have filled their freezers may still bag a deer and have somewhere to take the meat. Venison is a good source of protein in a diet.

Deer Exchange participants may register by visiting OutdoorNebraska.org, and then select Hunting Programs and Deer Exchange Program links.

Here is how the free program, which runs through March 1, 2011, works: Donors and recipients of deer meat register, search a database for participants in their area and then make contact by telephone to set up the transfer of deer meat. Deer meat may not be sold.

The recipient may accept field dressed deer, skinned and boned deer, or wrapped and frozen deer meat. The donor is responsible for properly field dressing and checking the deer before transfer.

Game and Parks is not responsible for the quality of the meat or failure of the donor or recipient to follow through with the transfer. The agency provides the necessary transfer cards online.

NE SCI SurveyNebraska Safari Board has begun an inquiry to begin an online newsletter. We are asking for your input into this endeavor. Please respond to Cal Campbell at cal@turfcars.com or phone number (402)679-1034. Your emails are received in a secure website.

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good News, Bad News at CITES in Singapore

The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is the senior international gathering on wildlife management. Listing of species on the on CITES’ appendices defines statues as endangered or merely threatened. This may or may not preclude legal hunting within a “range nation,” but

it definitely impacts the ability of a citizen of a signatory nation to CITES to hunt the animal and take home the trophy. So among the other activities at the triennial COP, efforts to downlist or uplist important game species are of great interest to hunters and our advocates--and of equal interest to anti-hunters and the advocates.

At the 15th COP just concluded (March 13-25, in Qatar), it seems to me, from a hunter’s viewpoint, that two non-actions were the most important. First, an initiative to uplist the African lion to endangered status didn’t make the agenda. We now have three more years to show progress, else the lion may be lost as a huntable species. Second, the initiative to uplist the polar bear to endangered status was soundly defeated. Reasons included current high populations and lack of evidence on the effects of global warming. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean Americans are likely to be able to import legally taken Canadian polar bears, since the United States was behind the proposal to uplist the polar bear. Not so good was CITES’ refusal to authorize Zambia’s request for a quota for ivory export. Commercial poaching seriously depleted Zambia’s elephants in the ‘70s and ‘80s, but numbers are now recovering, with the population believed to be about 30,000.

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A leopard can leap 10 ft. vertically and 20 ft. horizontally.

- Outdoor Channel

Wild turkeys have lived in North America for 10 million years.

- Outdoor Channel

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Hunters Feeding the HungryNebraska SCI and the Omaha Food Bank have partnered to provide wild game meat to Nebraska and western Iowa food banks. With a grant from the Outdoor Channel, Nebraska SCI members are encouraged to provide packaged venison to this good cause. As SCI members, community involvement will go a long way to put a positive light on our Hunting Heritage and Conservation efforts. Time and date are to be arranged. Contact Cal Campbell at cal@turfcars.com, phone number (402)691-1034, or Daryl Krugman at dkrugman@cox.net, phone number (402)597-3628. Please help if you can.

Nebraska SCI is collecting processed game meat for Hunters Feeding the Hungry Program. Collection dates are from November 2010 to March 1, 2011.

Please consider donating your extra processed game meat to the Open Door Mission or the

Omaha Food Bank.

Contact information: Please contact Daryl Krugman at dkrugman@cox.net or (402)597-3628, or Cal Campbell at

cal@turfcars.com or (402)691-1034.

Joanna Hinrichs with All About Your Tour & Travel is located in South Central Nebraska and works out of her home. She is available 7 days a week and anytime! She is a professional Certified Travel Agent with 7 years experience. All About You Tour & Travel will be at the Safari Club International in January 2011. She specializes in African Safari Adventures and believes a Safari to Africa is a special moment, and will go to any length to ensure your personal requirements are taken care of. You will find her services are personalized and tailor-made to fit your needs and experience. She works hand-in-hand with the finest tented camps and lodges in Africa. All Safari guides are trained to the highest possible standards. Join her in 2011 on one of her Group Safari Adventures to Africa. Contact her at joannahinrichs@yahoo.com or stop by her booth at the SCI Annual Convention in Omaha on January 14 & 15th for more information.

Joanna also books cruises, all-inclusive packages, Las Vegas, Ski trips, hotels, Amtrak vacations, and more. Please contact her for your next travel arrangements. Your travel experience should be all about you and what you need to make it the best! Joanna will work hard to make that happen. Why go alone....she specializes in groups also. Take a group of friends or family for a better experience! Joanna HinrichsALL ABOUT YOU TOUR AND TRAVELAffiliate of TZELL/Your Travel Center/Travel Leaders107 East 9thFairfield, NE 68938(402)726-2243 or (402) 984-1132www.allaboututravel.biz

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The mallard duck is the most common duck in the U.S. with the greatest concentration between the Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains.

- Outdoor Channel

U.N. global gun-Ban Treaty: DEFEATED FOR NOW

Successfully fought the U.N. global gun-ban treaty, which would destroy our national sovereignty and our Second Amendment

Higher Health Care Premiums for gun Owners: OUTLAWED

During this year’s health care debate, NRA worked to pass a provision that prohibits insurance companies from charging higher premiums for people who own guns.

Baseless Lawsuits Against America’s Firearms Industry: OUTLAWED

The federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act saved U.S. gun makers from certain bankruptcy.

Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act: PASSED

Federal law now bars authorities from disarming you during emergencies–as they did during Hurricane Katrina

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Up Coming Events …2011Jan. 14-15 Nebraska Safari Club Annual Convention; Embassy Suites; book room at

special rate; nebraskasci@frontiernet.net or gossfishing@aol.com; tables of 10 for $850; bring pictures to the convention to put on the “Brag Board”

Jan. 26-29 Safari Club International; Annual Hunter’s Convention; Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Center; Reno, Nevada; 1-888-746-9724; www.safariclub.org

Feb. 10-13 The Sheep Show; Reno, Nevada; fnaws@fnaws.org or www.fnaws.org

Feb. 23-26 Grand Slam / Ovis; Annual Hunter & Outfitter Convention; Paris Hotel; Las Vegas, Nevada; (205)674-0101; www.wildsheep.org

Up Coming Events …2012Feb. 8-11 Safari Club International; Annual Hunter’s Convention; Las Vegas, Nevada; 1-888-746-9724; www.safariclub.org

Feb. 9-12 The Sheep Show; Reno, Nevada; fnaws@fnaws.org or www.fnaws.org

Feb. 22-25 Grand Slam / Ovis; Annual Hunter & Outfitter Convention; Paris Hotel; Las Vegas, Nevada; (205)674-0101; www.wildsheep.org

Up Coming Events …2013TBA Safari Club International; Annual Hunter’s Convention; Dallas, Texas; 1-888-746-9724; www.safariclub.org Pheasant Forever Wild Sheep Foundation Kansas City SCI Turkey Federation Des Moines SCI

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