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1 Volume 35, Number 2 Of note: 3 Rivers Forkhorn and Long Lake Conservation Center programs are full. Congratulations to Dan and Joe Kittok on reelection! (Page 5) In this Issue Club Officers Page 2 New Members Page 2 Meeting Minutes Volunteer! Firearm Safety Letter Humor Legislation NRA Training Special Volunteer Ice Safety Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 Moose Season Reservations Page 8 Delano Sportsmen s Club P.O. Box 394 Delano, MN Congratulations Raffle Winners! During the January 29th meeting, the membersonly raffle was held. The result? Three really happy winners! Dave Sovell of Montrose won the fishing trip the Ballards Resort at Lake of the Woods! The secondary raffle of who will go with him is up to Dave! I see some lucky fishing buddies that are just finding out the good news as well! Gordon Hall of Brooklyn Park won the $100 Gander Mountain gift card! He already had offers from several members who would be happy to help drive him to Gander to spend it! Of course, the question on If you are looking for a fun family event that also counts as your volunteer requirement for your club membership; consider building bird houses. Bluebird and Wood Duck houses will be constructed at the Clubhouse on Saturday, March 23rd. Construction starts at 9:00am, and ends...well, when the houses are built (though the clubhouse is reserved until 1:00pm, so many folks mind is, who won the 1911?. Verl Raap of Shorewood is the proud new owner of the Remington 1911 pistol! The question everyone has is; did Verl actually sleep Tuesday night, or just stay up all night? He was seen talking to Albert over at Ace Hardware first thing Wednesday morning! I don t think you have to worry about pulling an all-night construction shift!). If you have questions, you can contact Larry Lindborg. Otherwise, bring your kids and your hammers and let s build some houses! Note the happy homeowner here! February 2013 In addition to the raffle; there were door prizes to give away. Dick Nordling won the gun case, and Pete Kittok won the Buck hunting knife! Congratulations to everyone! Who will be the next lucky winners? The only way to have a chance is to keep up your membership and participate! Good luck to everyone next year! Spring is in the Air (or will be) = Birdhouse Time! The Delano Sportsman

2 PAGE 2 THE DELANO SPORTSMAN VOLUME 35, NUMBER 2 The Delano Sportsmen s Club Club Officers: President: Jim Klatt Secretary: Dan Kittok Treasurer: Joe Kittok st Vice President: Dale Vanderlinden nd Vice President: Larry Lindborg rd Vice President: Tom Delaney Membership & Rental: Joe & Jan Kittok Volunteer Coordinator: Tom Delaney mmraclubs@msn.com Executive Board: Tim Robbins timrobbins@embarqmail.com Executive Board: Rick Dobbelaire Executive Board: Jake Kittok Range Information: Trap Shooting: Dan Thienes Firearm Training: John McClay Black Powder: Dick Nordling Bow Safety: Mike Speckel Archery League: Shawn Lynch Portable Targets Tom Delaney Newsletter Editor Bob Ball editor.dsc@comcast.net The Delano Sportsman Published monthly, January November by the Delano Sportsmen s Club Businesses or members wishing to advertise may place an ad in the newsletter once per year at no charge. Ad space is limited to 1/4 page. Standing Committees: Executive Board: This is a closed committee consisting of current officers and directors. It makes decisions on matters related to the club and presents recommendations to the membership. Director: Club President Constitution and Bylaws: This committee meets to ensure that all rules are included in the bylaws and to review and make recommendations when needed. Director: Dave Quammen; Membership: This committee tracks membership to ensure compliance with the maximum allowed. They also review applications for membership and accept new members. Director: Dave Quammen; Range & Grounds: This is a working committee that meets to discuss issues and projects related to the range and grounds. They solicit bids for maintenance/repair projects and report to the membership. Director: Mike Speckel; Welcome New Members We would like to welcome our newest members this month. We hope they will enjoy many hours of safe shooting activities on our range! David Austin, Peter Busch, Eric Finnvik, Antonio Jimenez, Timothy Lees, Jared Leable For advertising information contact Bob Ball at or editor.dsc@comcast.net. Story Ideas: Do you have a story or photos about an event involving the Delano Sportsmen s Club? Do you have an idea for an article that would be of benefit to the membership? Please contact Bob Ball. Stories an photos can be submitted by at: editor.dsc@comcast.net The deadline for story or advertising submissions is the 8th of each month. The Next Club Meeting will be held at the Clubhouse at 7:00pm on Tuesday February 26th, 2013 Lunch Volunteers... Thank you to the Trap team(al Sullivan, Pete Kittok & Jeff Graunke) for a great lunch at the January Meeting! Chili, deer sausage and cheese. It was great! A thank-you in advance to member (and manager of the Delano Coborns) Joe Tipka for supplying lunch at the February meeting! The menu is pork chops and all the trimmings! If you can t think of any other reason to come to a meeting (and there are plenty) a great dinner is a nice perk! We still need volunteers for lunches in the summer months. Contact Tom Delaney if you have any questions or wish to volunteer. Your grocery costs for the lunch are reimbursed; just keep the receipts!

3 VOLUME 35, NUMBER 2 THE DELANO SPORTSMAN PAGE 3 Minutes of the November 29th, 2013 Meeting 38 members present - the meeting called to order by President Jim Klatt at 7:00 PM Secretary's Report - Minutes of the November 27, 2012 meeting were approved Treasurers Report - Opening balance: $27,772.18; Debits $ ; Credits $10,812.00; Checking balance $30,767.35; Balance in all accounts $94, Old Business $3610 of tickets were sold for the members only raffle. Six students have already requested to go to the Three Rivers Park District Forkhorn Camp. Motion was made and passed for the club to send up to ten kids to the camp of their choice - either Long Lake Conservation Camp or Three Rivers Park District Forkhorn Camp. Membership - Jan Kittok reported that 97% of the membership is paid up, 50 members have decided not to renew, 30 members are undecided yet. There are about 500 members in the club now. The club would like to get a new raffle going for We would need someone to take charge of it, decide when it will take place and what prizes will be raffled off. There will be more discussion on this at the next meeting. Lunch Volunteers - there are openings for lunch volunteers for the June - October meetings. Contact Tom Delaney if you would like to provide lunch for a meeting. Coborns will be providing the lunch in February. Hatchet Jack Shoot - the Hatchet Jack Shoot was held on January 27th, Twelve shooters attended. Dick Nordling reported it was a decent day until the rain came in the afternoon, then they had to shut it down. $70 was collected. New Business The annual bird house building day will be on Saturday, March 23rd from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Larry Lindborg made a motion that the club pay for materials for 30 bluebird and 30 wood duck houses. The cost should be around $250. The motion was passed. Mike Speckle will be having the Archery Class again this year on Saturday, April 27th from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. More details will be coming. Larry Lindborg has not yet received the tree order blanks from Wright Soil and Water Conservation District yet but said it should be coming in a week are so. Larry made a motion for the club to pay half the price of the trees up to 100 trees per club member. This program usually cost around $1000. The motion was passed. Range and Clubhouse Reservations - Tom Delaney for Rockford Community Ed. Firearms Safety, the range on Sunday, April 14 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Sunday, August 25 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Delano Boy Scouts - March 15, 15, 17 for the club, March 16 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM for the range. Three Rivers Park District Forkhorn Camp, July 16th from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM for the range. Three Rivers Park Police, February 27 from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM for the range. Joe Czanstkowski for Rockford Firearms Safety, the range on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and Saturday, August 24 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Deephaven Police for the range on Thursday, March 21 from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 20 from 8:30 AM - 1:00 Pm, Tuesday, September 10 from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 21 from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. All reservations were approved One new member introduced himself. Jim Klatt thanked all volunteers, committee members, and lunch providers over the past year. Thank you to Jan Kittok for all her hard work Delano Citizen of the Year Dale Vanderlinden was in attendance. A banquet in his honor put on by the Delano General Federated Women's Club will be held on April 13th at the Delano American Legion. Dale is saving his speech for that event. Mike Speckel brought up concerns he had with donating money to the Delano Wrestling Association every year. In the past the clubs rules were to only donate to conservation related organizations. Mike opposes to donating to the wrestling association in this way. It was brought up that the reason it was done was because the club had trouble staffing the 4th of July functions and that it was allowable because the wrestlers are actually working for the money so it's not a donation. After further discussion it was determined to table this discussion and take it up at the next board meeting. Don Fern had three guns for sale at the meeting - a 12 gauge pump shotgun, a single shot 12 gauge shotgun and a 20 gauge pump shotgun. There was a concern with the lack of parking at the club - the barriers put in after the river bank was fixed are just temporary and will be moved this year. Parking will get better in the summer. Mike Speckel will be attending the next 4th of July Committee meeting that will be held in February and will update the club at the next meeting. Mike said there will be another pedal tractor pull this year. Election of Officers - Jim Klatt accepted to be President for his second year. Joe Kittok expressed interest in continuing to be treasurer for another year, Joe was nominated and elected Treasurer. Dan Kittok was nominated and elected for Secretary. The drawing was held for the members only raffle - grand prize went to Verl Raap, second prize went to Dave Sovell and third place went to Gordon Hall. A number of door prizes left over from various club events were raffled off to the members present. There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM Respectfully submitted, Dan Kittok, Secretary

4 PAGE 4 THE DELANO SPORTSMAN VOLUME 35,NUMBER 2 Volunteer Opportunities Once again, we have many opportunities for members to save $50 in dues by volunteering with club activities in Lunches: Like to cook? Want to make lunch for your fellow members and not pay for it? Want to get credit for volunteering? Volunteer to make lunch for after a membership meeting! Buy and make a wonderful lunch, and turn in the receipts for reimbursement! Call Tom Delaney to volunteer for lunches in Firearm Safety: Do you want to help our future generations of youths (and adults) learn to handle firearms safely and responsibly? We still need volunteers to obtain Firearm Safety instructor training and help with classes. Go to the DNR site for more information on becoming an instructor ( index.html), then contact John McClay. Highway 12 Cleanup: The Minnesota Carry Permit Holders have a cleanup in the spring and late summer each year on the east side of Maple Plain. If you have questions or want to help, contact Dan Mac- Donald at Wood Duck & Bluebird Houses: On March 23rd we will have our annual Bluebird and Wood Duck house building, from 9am-1pm. This is a fun activity for the whole family, and a great way to complete volunteer time. If you re interested in participating (or cutting lumber before the event), contact Larry Lindborg. Delano Business Expo: Saturday, April 6th we will have a booth and provide information about our club, socialize with visitors and hand out bluebird or wood duck houses. It s located at the Delano High School Activity Center; 700 Elm Ave. E, Delano. All you need is your smile! If you re interested, contact Joe Kittok at Teaching at Advanced Hunter Safety: April 24th and April 27th. Contact Mike Speckel at if you are interested. Father s Day Muzzleloader Shoot: June 15th and 16th, all day. Contact Dick Nordling if you d like to help. July 4th Float: We need help decorating the float on July 3rd and to ride in the parade on July 4th. Contact Rod Minnich July 4th Fair in Delano: Work the Bingo or Milkshake booth at Delano Park during the July 4th fair. Contact Jan Kittok Air Gun Booth at Wright County Fair: Help youth target shooting in the air gun booth. The fair is held in Howard lake, usually the last weekend in August. Contact Dick Nordling if interested. Members Only Turkey Shoot: Held in September, it s a great opportunity for members to demonstrate their shooting skills. But before it can happen, targets need to be designed, made and put up! Contact Jim Klatt if interested. Crow River Clean Up: Usually held in September. Contact Tom Delaney. Non-Member Sight In: Held in October every year before Deer Season, help collect money, ensure range safety and help non-members sight in. This is also a place where we have recruited many new members after a successful sight in! Contact Tim Hainlin if interested: General Housekeeping: There are always weeds to be trimmed and minor landscaping issues to manage. Contact Tom Delaney if you want to help with this. Firearms Safety Course The club is sponsoring a Firearms Safety Course this year. Registration: April 8th, from 7-8pm at the Club House. There is no registration fee. A parent or guardian is required to be present to register each student. There is no class size limit, but registration must be inperson. There is no online or phone registration. Students must be 11 years old by the registration date. Adults are also welcome to take this course. Class Dates & Times: Classes are held from 7pm-9pm each night. Field/Range day is from 7am-1pm. Students must attend all classes. A parent or guardian is asked o attend the April 9th class from 7pm-9pm. Classes are held: April 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 29, May 2. Field Day: May 4th NO firearms or ammunition will be brought to classes by students. A firearm of some type (rifle, shotgun, BB gun) will be needed for Field day. Do not bring ammunition. If you have no firearm, one will be provided. Field Day is rain or shine. Dress accordingly. This course covers hunter responsibility, firearms handling, marksmanship, wildlife identification, game management and care, survival, water safety and first-aid. If you have any questions, call John McClay at after 6:00pm.

5 VOLUME 35,NUMBER 2 THE DELANO SPORTSMAN PAGE 5 Letter to the Editor Doesn t want to see guns banned I received this in the mail. The author sent this to The Pioneer; a weekly newspaper from the Long Lake area. The author is not a member, but he makes an interesting point: Blaming guns for serial murders makes as much sense as blaming needles for heroin addiction. I am not pro-gun or anti-gun; I am pro-peace. I do not own an assault weapon, and I do not hunt. This has been a nation of guns long before these massacres began, so guns are not the issue. Cops own guns and they don t shoot school children. A serious discussion has to start with addressing real causes. Could one of those causes be a culture that embraces violence? From TV to movies to pulp fiction to video games, U.S. consumers spend billions to be entertained by murder and mayhem. Could another factor be story lines in which gunning down the bad guys is consistently presented as the hero s ultimate solution to his problems? In the movies, when families schools, churches, city councils, police, etc., fail to remedy an intolerable situation, the hero s answer is to kill the antagonists in an epic blaze of glory. So we should not be surprised in real life when an impressionable young man decides that guns are the answer to relentless bullying, mistreatment or perceived injustice. Perhaps factor #3 is a culture that elevates the triumph and importance of individuals over and above community. We certainly take great pride in ourselves as a nation of individuals. Many of our ancestors came her to escape corrupt religious and political communities (native lands). And many came to exploit individual talents in a country that rewards individual effort. Fleeing antagonistic communities, worshiping one s own way, and pulling oneself up by the bootstraps are all noble enterprises, but when we place the individual above the community and present violence as a viable means for individuals to address communal injustice, don t we then place society under constant threat from deranged elements? Could factor #4 be that many young men simply don t have adequate coping mechanisms or family support and closeness when under intense social pressure? Too many bows grow up with a lack of attention from two parents. While writing this, Nirvana s generational anthem All Apologies plays on itunes and Kurt Cobain sings, All alone is all we are. Could another factor be moral relativism? Gun control is not the solution: Prohibition does not work. Our 18th Amendment didn t end drunkenness or alcoholism; the War on Drugs for 30 years has failed, and restricting ownership of weapons and ammo will not end serial killings. It will simply create a lucrative black market. Kids always know where to buy drugs, and deranged young men will always find a way to buy assault weapons, and the killing will continue. This letter is not because I care about guns I don t. I care about peace. Arguing over legislation is a form of denial and only distracts us from looking in the mirror and making an honest assessment of what we have become as a society. It distracts us from the real issue society must reform itself, not its gun laws. Tim Hulst Mound Elections! The results are in Dan Kittok was reelected Secretary and Joe Kittok was reelected as Treasurer! Congratulations to both of you. Keep up the great work! On the Lighter Side... A woman goes to the local newspaper officer to see that the obituary for her recently deceased husband is published. The obituary editor informs her that there is a charge of 50 cents per word. She pauses, reflects, and then says, Well then, let it read Fred Brown Died. Amused at the old woman s thrift, the editor tells her that there is a seven-word minimum for all obituaries. She thinks it over and says, in that case, let it read Fred Brown Died...Shotgun for Sale.

6 PAGE 6 THE DELANO SPORTSMAN VOLUME 35,NUMBER 2 Legislative Update There are several bills pertaining to hunting, shooting and conservation which members may want to be aware of and contact their legislators. HF598: Allows peace or conservation officers to kill dogs that are pursuing big game. The change limits the ability to kill dogs chasing large game to peace and conservation officers (it used to allow any person during certain times of year) HF585: Adds a requirement of Blaze Orange for ground blinds during deer season. They are recommending a total of 144 square inches (1 square foot) visible in any direction. HF456: Changes some requirements regarding bodygripping traps, as far as placement. HF218: Allows for permanent free deer licenses for disabled veterans. HF169: Allows scopes on Muzzleloaders for taking deer during muzzleloading season. HF135: Allows those diagnosed as visually impaired to use laser sights while hunting. HF327: Allows the use of 3 lines for taking fish through the ice. In addition, there are currently 16 different bills specifically addressing the possession, sales, and transfer of firearms; especially those designated as assault weapons. Some of those bills are beneficial; HF419 specifically identifies the state s rights and seeks to not enforce any new federal firearm legislation. However, many others are designed to stop the manufacture, sales and possession of certain types of firearms and magazines in Minnesota. Bills such as HF241 which describes what the state would count as an assault weapon and how citizens would either register them or surrender them later this year. To be a good citizen, one needs to know what their elected officials are doing. They work for us. Take some time to look over the bills and send a letter, or phone call to your state senator or representative and give them your opinion. From the internet, it s easy to follow these bills and get a hold of your elected officials. The site is: From here, you can look up every bill that is being introduced to the legislature, who wrote them, and what is being done about them. The founding fathers expected the citizens to participate. Do your part! NRA Club Leadership Webinars Running a club or association is not always an easy task. Sure, it helps when you have members that go back generations; but there is always something new to know about managing a sportsmen s club. For those that are interested, the National Rifle Association is offering a number of web-based seminars ( Webinars ) on Club Leadership and Development. Webinars are broadcast on Thursdays at 1:00pm EST (Noon, local time). This year s topics are: February 7th: NRA Endorsed Merchant Services March 21: NRA Day May 30: Media Relations July 18: So you want to open a range August 22: NRA Endorsed Insurance September 26: NRA Collegiate Shooting/NRA Club Champion Program November 7: Membership Recruitment and Retention To register, go to:

7 VOLUME 35,NUMBER 2 Special Volunteer Needed THE DELANO SPORTSMAN Ice Safety: Everyone s Business PAGE 7 The Minnesota Conservation Federation will hold it s quarterly board meeting on March 9th at the Belle Plaine VFW. The meeting is open to all members and begins at 9:15am. We would like to make sure we are represented there and find out what s happening. If you can attend (and satisfy your volunteer requirement), please contact Jim Klatt. Ice Safety: Everyone s Business It wouldn t be Minnesota if we weren t happy to spend time outdoors year-round.including fishing, cross-country skiing (when there s no groomed trails) and snowmobiling on area lakes. Still, the great changes in weather we ve seen in recent years means that these activities need to be treated with the respect they deserve with regards to the ice. There have been several vehicles through the ice just in central Minnesota, resulting in at least 4 fatalities so far this season. The DNR offers a web site full of great information to help keep you safe on the ice...particularly since we are now heading toward the late season when houses will come off; but people will still be going out on the lakes to fish. You can get all the information here: Some important things: Check the thickness before you go out Have a survival plan Carry tools such as ice picks or screwdrivers to help pull you out...just in case Stay away from channels...moving water=thin ice Park cars at least 50 feet apart. Move them regularly. If your car goes through...try to get out before it sinks. DNR: No 2013 Moose Season The DNR has suspended the 2013 Moose season and is studying the sudden decrease in the moose population. A precipitous 35 percent decline in the population from 2012 to 2013 prompted DNR to suspend moose hunting in Minnesota and underscores the need for this project. Using funding from the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund, the $1.2 million project is using the latest technology and an unprecedented amount of DNR staff to learn more about the mortality of this iconic species. It will build on research that is ongoing or planned by other agencies and universities. Moose inhabiting Minnesota always have been on the southern edge of their species range. Historically, moose have occupied the northwest and northeast portions of the state. During the last two decades, northwest moose have all but disappeared from the landscape despite attempts to improve habitat and the discontinuation of a hunting season. The northeast moose population is on the verge of a similar decline. Even among veteran researchers now out in the field, the massive and majestic animals continue to be a source of awe. And the possibility of their disappearance from Minnesota remains troubling. When you watch a collared moose disappear back into the brush you hope the data will help unravel the mortality mystery that is puzzling wildlife managers," said Erika Butler, DNR wildlife veterinarian and leader of the adult moose mortality portion of the research project.

8 DELANO SPORTSMEN S CLUB P.O. Box 394 Delano, MN Change Service Requested We re on the web! Range Hours: Rifle & Pistol: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-8:30pm (or Dark...whichever is earliest) Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 11:00am-6:00pm Rifle and Pistol Ranges are closed during Trap Shooting events, leagues and practices. Watch the range calendar for restrictions/closures due to scheduled events. Trap Shooting: League and Practice Hours: Wednesday & Thursday: 5:00pm-10:00pm Trap Shooting is only allowed during scheduled events and practice time. Don t forget to wear your I.D. See someone without an ID? Ask to see it... No one likes to show up at a closed range! These reservations have been accepted and approved by the club. Please note the time and date to avoid conflict. Reservations: Range: February 27 - (Wed) - Three Rivers Park Police Department - 8:30am - 5:30pm March 16 - (Sat)- Delano Boy Scouts 9:00am- 1:00 pm 21 - (Thu) - Deephaven Police Department - 8:00am - 1:00pm April 1 - (Mon) - West Hennepin Public Safety - 8:30am - 5:00pm 1 - (Mon) - Delano Youth Trap League 5:30pm - 9:00pm (McClay) 2 - (Tue) - West Hennepin Public Safety - All Day 9 - (Tue) - West Hennepin Public Safety - All Day 14 - (Sun) - Rockford (Delaney) Firearm Safety Field Day - 10:00am - 2:00pm 15 - (Mon) - Delano Youth Trap League 5:30pm - 9:00pm 20 - (Sat) - Plymouth Boy Scouts - 9am - 1pm 22 - (Mon) - Delano Youth Trap League 5:30pm - 9:00pm (McClay) 29 - (Mon) - Delano Youth Trap League 5:30pm - 9:00pm (McClay) 30 - (Tue) - Three Rivers Park Police Department - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Clubhouse: February 26 - (Tue) Monthly Meeting, 7:00 PM March 15 - (Fri) - Delano Boy Scouts - All day 16 - (Sat) - Delano Boy Scouts - All day 17 - (Sun) - Delano Boy Scouts - overnight until 10:00 am 23 - (Sat) - Build bluebird and wood duck houses - 9:00am - 1:00pm 25 - (Mon) - Youth Trap League Sign-up & meeting (McClay) 26 - (Tue) Monthly Meeting in the Clubhouse, 7:00 PM April 8,9,11,16,18,23,25, 29: Firearm Safety 6:30pm-9pm 19 - (Fri) - Plymouth Boy Scouts - All Day 20 - (Sat) - Plymouth Boy Scouts - All Day 21 - (Sun) - Plymouth Boy Scouts - All Day 27 - (Sat) - Minnesota Bowhunter Education Class - 7:00am-5:00pm Please Report all Range Damage