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Sept.-Nov. 2009 Volume 1, Issue 1 RUGGED CROSS OUTDOORS Rugged Cross Outdoors, 1733 N. 9 th Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081 Web site: www.ruggedcrossoutdoors.

1 Sept.-Nov Volume 1, Issue 1 RUGGED CROSS OUTDOORS Rugged Cross Outdoors, 1733 N. 9 th Street, Sheboygan, WI Web site: Phone: address: info@ruggedcrossoutdoors.org By RCO Executive Directors Rugged Cross Outdoors is officially a 501(C)3 Non profit organization. In July 2009 we received our confirmation letter from the IRS that we have satisfied all the requirements of a non-profit company. Praise God! Many thanks to you folks who have been praying for RCO over the years and believing in what God had laid on our hearts to see this ministry take root and grow. We wish to thank you for your prayers and please continue to pray for the ministry as this is only the beginning. We have a long road ahead of us. At the bottom of this newsletter you will find a donation card. It s another way you can continue to help RCO now and for the future. Your donations are vital to the RCO ministry and its mission to reach the next level and positively influence even more people in 2010 and beyond. INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 Outfitter Profiles 1 Mission on the mountain 2 3 rd Generation Hunter 3 Finding Your Way 5 Prayer Requests, Financial status & Schedules 7 Please take the time and pray about how you can continue to help RCO in the future. It may be by becoming a monthly supporter or by becoming a prayer warrior for the RCO teams as we go into the mission fields all across America, Canada, etc! Since 2003 RCO has reached over 535 people! That s not a staggering number by any means but that number will continue to increase as we obtain the additional time and resources to expand this wonderful ministry. As you prayerfully consider your donation we thank you for all your support whether it s through prayer or financial giving. God Bless you! Outfitter Profiles By Andy Kaminski Workin Man s Guide Service, Southeastern Ohio Have you been reading about all those big bucks being killed in the state of Ohio lately and wondering how you can get in on all that big buck action? Well, look no further than Workin Man s Guide Service in Southeastern Ohio! Shane Montgomery and his family (Kyle, Ryan, Kathy, Katie and Taylor) have built an outfitting service for people just like us, The Workin Man! They have some of the best whitetail deer and turkey hunting in the Midwest with 140 to 170 class bucks taken every fall! All hunts are under fair chase conditions and take place on private land. Springtime at WMGS finds the ridge tops full of big gobblers sounding off at the crack of dawn and it s not unlikely to put your tag on an Eastern gobbler in the 20lb. to 25lb. range with a 10 + beard and 1 + spurs. After a full days hunt, you will find yourself surrounded with very comfortable lodging facilities that includes private rooms and a home cooked dinner from Kathy s kitchen each night. A washer and dryer is available to make sure you stay as scent free as possible when trying to get close to one of those buckeye bruisers! Please see Outfitter ter Profiles WMGS on page 3 In the Beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth Gen. 1:1

Page 2 Mission on the Mountain By Tom DuBois It was a cool and colorful autumn morning as we started out our Elk hunt at Western Colorado Outfitters.

However, things took a drastic turn and all in camp thought it was for the worse. But, was it?

2 Page 2 Mission on the Mountain By Tom DuBois It was a cool and colorful autumn morning as we started out our Elk hunt at Western Colorado Outfitters. The first several days were just like any other Elk hunt-cool yet sunny, breath-taking scenery, tons of hiking and many close encounters with the elusive Wapiti. However, things took a drastic turn and all in camp thought it was for the worse. But, was it? Severe thunderstorms hail and fog came upon us on the mountainside almost as quietly and quickly as a thief in the night. Luckily, we were on a guided hunt and our guide was able to get us off The other hunters just sat there in disbelief that this was actually happening the mountainside quickly and safely. But, for another do-it-yourself elk hunter named Chuck it was a different story! Chuck was out in the unfamiliar mountains more than three miles from camp on foot without rain gear, compass or a hunting partner. The rain and hail was so intense and the fog so thick that he couldn t find camp. For 6 hours he wandered aimlessly on the hills of Colorado and eventually he fell to his knees and yelled, Jesus, you are the only one that can save me! Then he collapsed! Chuck doesn t remember the timelines but the only thing he remembered next was walking through the cabin doors and collapsing in front of us. Please see Mission sion on the Mountain on page 6 3 rd rd Generation Hunter The elusive Wapiti. By Jeff Wilcox It was about 5:15pm Sunday the 4 th Just minutes before he shot his first deer he had four bucks come down the trail and the last one was a dandy but when Kody (my grandson) stood up to shoot and the seat on his tree stand made a loud noise scaring the bucks off. He said his heart sank as he knew he blew it. So he closed his eyes and said a prayer; he asked God to give him another chance. As soon as he opened his eyes here comes his second chance right down the same trail the bucks came. This time he stood up real slow so the seat would not squeak. The deer stopped right where he was hoping it would, he pulled back and anchored and let the arrow go. Thud; the arrow hit low and stuck in the ground spooking the deer off. Now this is where you can tell this young man s hunting Without panic as the deer started to run Kody was already re-loading another arrow on his Kodiak Magnum, Kody bleated loudly using only his mouth, the deer stopped in its tracks. Kody pulled back, Please see 3 rd Generation Hunter on page 6 training has paid off. Faith, Hope and love. But the greatest of these is Love Cor. 13:13 all he seen was Kody with this smile on his face pointing to his quiver.

Page 3 Outfitter Profiles WMGS from page 1 They have stands all ready set up for you to use but under certain circumstances you may be allowed to use your own climber with Shane s permission.

Shane and his family will do everything they can to make sure your hunt at their family run operation is one you will remember for the rest of your life!

workin man s price! A 2008 Bow hunting success, from Workin Man s Guide. We will be in camp again this fall, November 18 th thru the 22 nd for Shane s spiritual hunt.

3 Page 3 Outfitter Profiles WMGS from page 1 They have stands all ready set up for you to use but under certain circumstances you may be allowed to use your own climber with Shane s permission. All of this plus your hunt is included in one very low, low price that cannot be beat by any other outfitter in the state! Shane and his family will do everything they can to make sure your hunt at their family run operation is one you will remember for the rest of your life! The Rugged Cross Outdoors team has hunted there in both the fall and the spring, so we can say from experience that you will not find a better opportunity too chase big bucks and big Tom s at a workin man s price! A 2008 Bow hunting success, from Workin Man s Guide. We will be in camp again this fall, November 18 th thru the 22 nd for Shane s spiritual hunt. If you would like to join us for this time of fellowship or you want to book some dates of your own, give Shane a call at (740) Eastern Gobbler, from Workin Man s Guide. Outfitter Profiles Cont. By Andy Kaminski Buffalo County Buck Connection, Buffalo County WI If you ve been dreaming about hunting the big bucks that Buffalo County Wisconsin is famous for; than contact Dave Peil, owner/operator of Buffalo County Buck Connection. Dave and his son Jeff specialize in providing some of the best semi-guided trophy whitetail deer hunts in Buffalo County! All hunts are under fair chase conditions on privately owned land along the upper Mississippi River valley where some of the largest bucks in the Midwest are taken every year. The Rugged Cross Outdoors team has caught a few of these bruisers on film over the last couple of seasons ourselves so we can tell you our own experiences that this land is proven! Another satisfied Hunter from Buck Connection. Please see Buck Connection on page 4 I am the way, the truth and the life John 14:6

Page 4 Buck Connection from page 3 Your hunting package will include lodging in a very comfortable cabin equipped with everything you need to enjoy your hunt.

4 Page 4 Buck Connection from page 3 Your hunting package will include lodging in a very comfortable cabin equipped with everything you need to enjoy your hunt. You will be provided with food to make your own breakfast and sack lunch with a nice hot dinner being served nightly! There are pre-set tree stands for you to use but with Dave s permission you may be allowed to bring and use your own climber. If its springtime turkeys you re after than head to buck connection and listen to the Toms filling the valley with gobbles every morning! Dave has plenty of exciting turkey hunting action and very little hunting pressure to go with it. He has had some very nice birds taken in the last few years with some weighing up into the 25+ lb. range and a few of them even had multiple beards! If you would like to be in Dave s camp with the Rugged Cross Outdoors team this fall we will be there from Nov. 1 st thru 5 th so give Dave a call at (715) or check out his website at to book your hunt now and let Dave and Jeff make your dream become a reality! 3 bearded Turkey, from Buck Connection. Testimonials These are a few from our 2009 Spring Wild Game Dinner at Our Fathers House Assembly of God in Clare, MI "You guys do a great job" "I loved it and w ould invite m ore people if ever another one!" "It's a good thing you have going, God Bless and keep pressing on!" "The wild game dinner was fantastic!" "Loved the presentation!" The whole thing was really moving. We really enjoyed ourselves! "You guys do so much for many people and do a really good job at it. Thanks for everything." If RCO has touched your life in anyway please let us know: info@ruggedcrossoutdoors.org Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation Mark 16:15

Page 5 Finding Your way By Andy Kaminski In 1996 I went elk hunting in Southwestern It s very easy to get turned around, get lost and get Colorado for the very first time.

It s called The Word of hand asking people what kind of equipment I God, His Word gives us hope and direction, He uses would need on this trip so I would be prepared it to prepare us for what s to

Everyone kept telling me; Andy there s a lot of land out there and In Psalms 119:9 God says How can a young man everything looks the same. It s very easy to get keep his way pure?

5 Page 5 Finding Your way By Andy Kaminski In 1996 I went elk hunting in Southwestern It s very easy to get turned around, get lost and get Colorado for the very first time. Since I had never into trouble. But God has provided a way for us to been hunting out West, I spent a lot of time before find our direction in life. It s called The Word of hand asking people what kind of equipment I God, His Word gives us hope and direction, He uses would need on this trip so I would be prepared it to prepare us for what s to come. It s the when I got there. You know, one of the first things compass that He wants us to use to find our way that came out of everyone s mouth was; make home. sure you take a compass! Everyone kept telling me; Andy there s a lot of land out there and In Psalms 119:9 God says How can a young man everything looks the same. It s very easy to get keep his way pure? By living according to Your yourself turned around, get lost and not know Word. which direction camp is in. And if something like that happens you re going to need that compass to Folks pick up God s word today and let Him use it keep you out of trouble! to speak to you, let Him use it to prepare you and most of all let Him use it to guide you safely home. You know life is a lot like the Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. It s a big beautiful place. But there are many different directions that you can go. God bless and good hunting! Andy Iedwd Kaminski Past, Present and Future Tom DuBios and Brent Otterson after a successful 2009 WI. Spring Turkey Hunt. Guess who these young archers are from the RCO Team? Hint: They are brothers. See the answer in our Dec. Newsletter. Executive Directors of Rugged Cross Outdoors Andy Kaminiski, Jim Duflo and Tom DuBois 3 Generations of Hunters Jeff Wilcox, Shane Wilcox & Kody Wilcox. Have photos you would love to share? Send us your favorite hunting memory and we will try our best to get them into the newsletters.

The others hunters just sat there in disbelief that this was actually happening and listened to everything we prayed about.

6 Page 6 Mission on the Mountain from page 2 His life was in danger as he was clearly suffering from hypothermia. Three of us jumped up and prayed over Chuck as we were several hours from the nearest Hospital. The others hunters just sat there in disbelief that this was actually happening and listened to everything we prayed about. We began to warm Chuck up slowly and watched him closely as he was delusional, confused and experienced occasional tremors and profuse shaking at times. Eventually, Chuck fully recovered. That evening, we saw the opportunity to process the events that unfolded that traumatic afternoon with many of the hunters in camp. We spent hours talking about, life, God and Jesus. We processed God s involvement in the miracles that occurred on that mountainside. That night we found out that Mark, Ron, Steve and Gary (four of the other hunters) were all Atheists. However, you could tell God had their full attention and the truth was beginning to be etched in their hearts. The hunt ended without an elk being shot, but almost every man left that mountainside a changed man! Chuck and the Rugged Cross Outdoor s Team praised God for his Mercy and the others went home questioning their beliefs. Four months later we received a call from the Outfitter. He explained that he had heard from both Gary and Ron over the holidays. They recalled that day on the mountainside and mentioned that all four of them were seeking the truth about God! From this incredible experience, we saw God begin the creation of the biggest piece of our ministry- The Outfitter Outreach Ministry. You re never alone in the mountains when you have Jesus in your heart.. 3 rd rd Generation Hunter from page 2 anchored, this time he picked a spot and let her go. Thud; this time he seen the deer run off with his arrow still in it, then just a few seconds later he heard a big crash and he knew his deer was down! When he heard the crash in the woods he got out of his stand and picked up the blood trail. He carefully followed the blood as he has done many times with his dad, uncle and grandpa. Wow there not 40 yards away piled up in a big ball was his second chance deer. Well bless his heart, he ran over to his dad s stand and whistled at him to get his attention. When his dad finally seen him standing there all he seen was Kody with this smile on his face pointing to his quiver which now only had one arrow in it. Details of the hunt: Bow A green Kodiak Magnum 28 inches Arrows 5/16 cedar arrows with razor sharp ACE 100 grain broad heads. Shot 20 yards angling away. Kody Wilcox, with his second chance Doe & that Smile. And now, I pray thee, take thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field and hunt me venison Gen. 27:3

7 Page Fall Schedule Sept. Archery 4 th 8 th Whitetail Deer - Disabled Hunt - North Dakota (Tom D & Brent O) 10 th 27 th Elk Colorado - W3 Outfitters (Andy K & Tom D) 25 th 27 th Whitetail Deer Wisconsin (Tom D & Jim D) Oct. Archery 1 st 31 st Whitetail Deer Michigan (Tom K, James K, Bill S & Jim D) 3 rd 4 th Goose Michigan (Andy K) 8 th 18 th Whitetail Deer North Dakota (RCOI Team hunt) 22 nd 25 th Whitetail Deer - Youth/Disabled Youth Hunt Pennsylvania (Andy K, Tom D & Jim D) Nov. Archery 1 st 14 th Whitetail Deer Michigan (Tom K, James K, Jim D & Bill S) 1 st 8 th Whitetail Deer Wisconsin - Buffalo County Buck Connection (Andy K & Jim D) 18 th 22 nd Whitetail Deer Youth/Spiritual Outreach Hunt Ohio - Workin Man s Guide Service (Andy K, Tom K, James K & Kyle M) Nov. Firearm 15 th 30 th Whitetail Deer Michigan (Tom K, James K, Jim D & Bill S) 21 st 22 nd Whitetail Deer Wisconsin (Tom D) 26 th 29 th Whitetail Deer Wisconsin (Tom D) Prayer & Praise Report We need Prayer partners to cover the RCO ministry in prayer. We need prayer for financial support to be able to produce our promotional DVD during spring 2010 and to cover our travel expenses for our youth mission outreaches this fall. Praise God for receiving our Non-profit status. Praise God for giving us patients through all of this. Financial Report Dec 08- Feb 09 March 09-May 09 June 09 - Aug 09 Sept 09 - Oct 09 YTD Total Actual $2,638 $1,819 $3, $ $7, Budget $5,319 $5,319 $5,319 $5,319 $21,276 * $178,011 $178,011 $178,011 $178,011 $712,044 *Overall financial requirements needed to operate this ministry on a full time basis. This world is not our own, it's God's Country! Respect it, love it, hunt it! If you wish to be removed from the Newsletter mailing please reply with the words Remove from Newsletter in the subject line. Please let us know as to why you wish to be removed.

Rugged Cross Outdoors is a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization that serves as the platform for our ministry Mission trips to the Woods, Lakes, Fields and Streams!

We are committed to Glorifying Jesus Christ using what He has created to spread the Word of God, while at the same time encouraging fellowship amongst outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.

8 Rugged Cross Outdoors is a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization that serves as the platform for our ministry Mission trips to the Woods, Lakes, Fields and Streams! The organization was created to fulfill the ultimate plan that God has instilled in our hearts to to go out into the outdoor world and share the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are committed to Glorifying Jesus Christ using what He has created to spread the Word of God, while at the same time encouraging fellowship amongst outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Rugged Cross Outdoors also wholeheartedly values the next generation our youth! In order for us to ensure God s Kingdom will continue to advance as well as preserve the wonderful sport of hunting, we must reach out to everyone--adults, people with disabilities and/or life threatening illnesses, the poor and less fortunate, and especially our youth! The Rugged Cross Outdoors team engages in a multitude of ministry activities that support this overall mission. These ministries include our Outfitter Outreach, Youth Outreach, Speaking Ministry, People with Disabilities and Life Threatening Illnesses Ministry, our Outdoor Media Ministry, and our Venison Donation Ministry. For more information on each ministry avenue, please check us out on our webpage and click on the about us section. We re on the Web! Visit us at: & Join our Facebook group Rugged Cross Outdoors 1733 N. 9 th Street Sheboygan, WI Rugged Cross Outdoors Gift Card Please accept my one time tax-deductible gift in support of Rugged Cross Outdoors! $1,000 $500 $250 $100 Other My employer will match my gift. (Please include matching gift form with returns) Monthly Gift $200 $100 $75 $50 $25 Other $ (Please notify Rugged Cross Outdoors should you want to discontinue monthly donations) A Christian Outdoor Ministry Method of payment: Check Credit Card: Discover Visa MasterCard American Express Check #: Credit Card #: Credit Security Code #: Expiration MM/YY: / Name: Address: Phone: City: State: Zip: Zip: Signature: Date: I would like more information concerning how I can help Rugged Cross Outdoors through: Hunting Property/Equipment Gifts Prayer You can also give by clicking and look for the Please make checks payable to Rugged Cross Outdoors logo to donate.

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RUGGED CROSS OUTDOORS MAK AKING A DIFFERENCE IN I THE LIVES OF OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS Rugged Cross Outdoors, 1733 N. 9 th Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081 Phone: 989-600-0747, E-mail address: info@ruggedcrossoutdoors.org