September - October 2017 Newsletter

Page 2 Table Of Contents Front Cover 2. Table of Contents 3. Presidents Letter 4. Upcoming Events 5. SNM-SCI Executive Board 6. Wounded Warrior Hunt 7. Links 8-9. Sponsors 10. Irving s Hunt 11. NM Game Commissioners - Membership Form Back Cover 12. Dragon Fly

Page 3 Wow, 60 days till Christmas. Time really flies the older you get. Our club has been busy as usual. In September our board voted to help out with the hurricane Harvey disaster. Along with several of the Texas chapters we donated $10,000.00 to help in two ways. First, $50,000.00 was donated to the Texas Game Wardens to help their officers in rebuilding of their homes. There were two officers whose homes were totally destroyed by the flood and over ten other officers who had damage to their homes. While this would not repair all the damage it was a good start to help these officers and their families. The second project was to buy $50,000.00 in Lowes gift cards in the amount of $500.00 each. Then the gift cards were given to individual families who have been screened and deemed worthy and in need. They could use these cards to buy building materials appliances and other things that were destroyed or damaged in the storm. There was a lot of thought that went into how we spent our money and I feel that this was an excellent choice. These funds were used where it was needed most and would do a lot of good. We have just completed our third year of having a wounded warrior hunt for Prong horn. Pancho Maples did a great job in finding two Purple Hart Vets from the Vietnam War. Both David and Rich are from the Santa Fe Area. Both of these men are true examples of why our country is the GREATEST Nation on the earth. Pancho and I were able to take these men on their hunt on October 11, 2017 on a ranch south of Roswell. Both of the men were able to harvest very nice trophies, and pictures are on the web site as well as being attached to this letter. With the help of Phil at Out of This World Taxidermy we will be able to present them with a shoulder mount of their trophies at the annual banquet/fund raiser in February. This again was such a moving experience for me to be a part of showing our true appreciation to these men who have served and protected each of us. I know many of you have been out hunting and have taken some fine trophies. If you have send me or Charlie Thompson a picture so we can get them on our web site as well as on Facebook. A reminder that our board and chapter meeting will be on October 26 at the Roswell Country Club. Board meeting at 5:30 Chapter meeting at 7:00. The program will be by Herb Atkinson. He will be talking about his recent trip to Canada where he was able to harvest a very nice Caribou. Look forward to seeing you there. Good Luck and May the winds always be in your favor, Kim Talbott President SNMSCI

Page 4 Upcoming Event Upcoming Event: Board and chapter meeting will be on October 26 Roswell Country Club. Board meeting at 5:30 Chapter meeting at 7:00. The program will be by Herb Atkinson. He will be talking about his recent trip to Canada where he was able to harvest a very nice Caribou. Look forward to seeing you there. 2018 banquet Artesia Country Club on February 9 and 10, 2018.

Page 5 June Election 2017-2018 SNM-SCI Executive Board President: KIm Talbott ktalbott@plateautel.net C: 637-1714 H: 627-0713 Vice-President: Charlie Thompson catrat@dfn.com H: 623-5953 C: 2016-2017 Secretary-Past President: Phillip Kloppenburg kloppenburg6623@gmail.com W: 627-0713 C: 637-1713 Ed Garrett Phil Kloppenburg Hud Rhea Gary Hebert Larry Marshall Jalene Wenner Phil Coats Alternate Those serving a second year of a two year term: Kim Talbot Pancho Maples Herb Atkinson Charley Thompson Bart Hanson Don Wenner Treasurer: Larry Marshall larry.marshall@fbfs.com W: 734-5415 New Officers for the fiscal year July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018: President Kim Talbot Vice Pres. Charley Thompson Secretary Phil Kloppenburg Treasurer Larry Marshall

Page 6 Wounded Warrior We have just completed our third year of having a wounded warrior hunt for Prong horn. Pancho Maples did a great job in finding two Purple Hart Vets from the Vietnam War. Both David and Rich are from the Santa Fe Area. Both of these men are true examples of why our country is the GREATEST Nation on the earth. Pancho and I were able to take these men on their hunt on October 11, 2017 on a ranch south of Roswell. Both of the men were able to harvest very nice trophies, and pictures are on the web site as well as being attached to this letter. With the help of Phil at Out of This World Taxidermy we will be able to present them with a shoulder mount of their trophies at the annual banquet/fund raiser in February. This again was such a moving experience for me to be a part of showing our true appreciation to these men who have served and protected each of us. David Vietnam Purple Hart recipient Rich Vietnam Vet. Purple Hart recipient

Page 7 Optics Hunting Links Organizations SportingGoods/Outfitters Firearms Bullet Manufacturers Travel

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Page 10 Irvings Hunt President Kim Talbott...What a GREAT experience I was able to participate in this month!!!!! Our Vice President Charlie Thompson found out that there was a need to help a young (14) year old brain cancer boy who wanted to hunt. He was just completing his hunter safety course and was being mentored by Bart Davos, who by the way is the wounded first responder from Roswell PD that went on our Wounded Warrior hunt last year. Charlie started talking to Phil, Ed, Pancho and other folks trying to put something together so this young man could go hunting. Many options were considered and in the end we were able to put together a Buffalo hunt in the Hondo Valley. On September 14, I, Phil Klopenberg, and Charlie Thompson met with Bart and our young hunter Irving. Irving was very reserved and quite but as he got to know us he became a little more talkative. It was about an hour and a half to the ranch. When we arrived we met with the ranch owner and he went over what we were doing and how the process would work. We drove into the area where we were to hunt and about 10 minutes in we saw the buffalo. The excitement of Irving was amazing We attempted to get a good shot for Irving, but being his first hunt he had problems getting on the sticks and the scope lined up on the bull and he would take off. This went on for 15 or 20 minutes. We would think we were going to have a shot and things just did not work out. About 45 minutes into the hunt we finally were able to get the bull lined up and Irving was able to take a shot!!!!! Drats, He missed. O well that is hunting and the first time he had ever shot at anything other than off a bench at a target. Irving was very disappointed and down that he missed. We all told him that we had all missed and to not get down on himself. After the shot the bull took off and it took us a while to locate him again. When we did he was in a dry creek bottom with a lot of trees around him. Irving, Bart, and Phil took off to put a stalk on the bull. They put on a great stalk and got to within 90 yards of the bull. Charlie and I we trying to keep the bull in sight so we could let them know if he moved but as luck would have it we could not see the bull. We watched the drama un-fold on the hunters as they moved positioned themselves and got Irving lined up on the sticks. Then BAM, as he shot. Our attention was then directed to the creek bed and we saw the bull walking very slowly out of the creek bed. The bull walked about 10 yards and stopped. We knew at this time he had made a good shot. In less than a minute the bull collapsed and we had a joyous and successful hunt. It was such a blessing for all of us who helped with this hunt and the excitement and smiles of Irving were amazing. The meat from this hunt will feed Irving and his family for at least a year. Thanks Charlie, Ed and Phil for putting this dream come true in motion. View All Photos on our webste: http://snmsafariclub.org/2016/index.php/gallery/irving

Page 11 Commissioners Chairman Paul Kienzle, Albuquerque: paul@kienzlelaw.com Vice-Chairman Bill Montoya, Alto: billmontoya@ hotmail.com 2017 State Game Commissioners For minutes and updates visit: wwwwildlifestate.nm.us/commission These are the individuals appointed by Governor Susana Martinez to oversee the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish. In addition, Jim Lane has been appointed as the new director of the New Mexico Department Of Game & Fish. Elizabeth Atkinson Ryan, Roswell: bethryanlawyer@ gmail.com For minutes and updates visit: Robert www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ Espinoza, Farmington: robert_nmgf@live.com commission These are the individuals appointed Ralph Ramos, by Governor Las Cruces: Susana Martinez ralphramos@comcast.net to oversee the New Mexico Department of Game & Bob Fish. Ricklefs, In addition, Cimarron: Jim Lane has been appointed as the new bob.ricklefs@gmail.com director of the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish. Dickie Salopek, Las Cruces: DickSalopek@hotmail.com Membership Chapter Membership $20 p/year National Membership $65 p/year Chapter Life Member $250 National Life Member $1500 Name: Mailing: Address: Phone #: Office & Cell: Sponsors Name & SCI Membership #: Enclosed is: $ or charge to credit card: MasterCard or Visa #: Expiration: Signature: APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO CHAPTER OF SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL P.O. BOX 1922 ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO 88202-1922